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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
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Where readers meet writers, Fridays at 11 a.m. Listen live or stream later on your favorite podcast app.

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How The New York Times picks the best books of the year

How The New York Times picks the best books of the year

Pamela Paul, editor for The New York Times Book Review, offers an inside look at how the list comes together. Listen to a selection of interviews with authors who made the 2015 cut.
by Tracy Mumford

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Highlighting the women in Shakespeare's plays

Highlighting the women in Shakespeare's plays

Less than one in five of Shakespeare's characters are women. Three artistic directors share their views on how modern productions of his plays can highlight women.
by MPR News Staff

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Where are the diverse children's books?

Where are the diverse children's books?

A new survey commissioned by Lee & Low Books shows that the publishing industry is 79 percent white. That trend carries through to the books that are published.
by Tracy Mumford

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When Harry Houdini tried to talk to the dead

When Harry Houdini tried to talk to the dead

In the 1920s, America became obsessed with communicating with the dead. Harry Houdini wanted to believe it was possible, but the magician knew the tricks all too well.
by MPR News Staff

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The road ahead from Iowa

Two political scientists dissect the results from the Iowa Caucus and look ahead to upcoming primaries.

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Where do these 'long-lost' manuscripts keep coming from?

Where do these 'long-lost' manuscripts keep coming from?

Truman Capote. Beatrix Potter. Edith Wharton. Dr. Seuss. In the literary world, being dead doesn't mean you're done publishing.
by Tracy Mumford

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How 'Making a Murderer' exposes flaws in juvenile justice system

How 'Making a Murderer' exposes flaws in juvenile justice system

Steven Avery is the main focus of the documentary series, but the plight of his then-teenage nephew Brendan Dassey raises questions about false confessions. One of Dassey's lawyers answers questions about his case.
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Political Junkie: Finally! The voting begins

Political Junkie: Finally! The voting begins

After months of anticipation, the voting finally begins in the 2016 presidential contest. Ken reviews what's at stake for the candidates involved.

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Friday Roundtable: Anger and kindness in America

How do anger and kindness shape a society? Three guests explore the roles that individual attitudes play in charting the course for our country.

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