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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

Kerri Miller Podcast Tile
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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Kerri Miller's top reads of 2015

Kerri Miller's top reads of 2015

MPR News host Kerri Miller shares three books that would make great gifts this year.
by Kerri Miller

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The Pacific Ocean's rich history of surfboards, empires and atomic bombs

The Pacific Ocean's rich history of surfboards, empires and atomic bombs

"The ocean has been used as a playground for atomic scientists," said Simon Winchester. His new book documents the modern history of the Pacific waters and the countries they touch.
by MPR News Staff

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Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country

Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country

MPR News host Kerri Miller sat down with people from three communities -- Baltimore; North Charleston, S.C.; and Oakland, Calif. -- where recent police killings that to protests. What lessons can they share with Minneapolis?
by Cody Nelson

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2015 movies: What to see, what's still coming

2015 movies: What to see, what's still coming

Ken Turan, a film critic for the Los Angeles Times, joined MPR News' Kerri Miller and Cube Critics' Stephanie Curtis to talk about what's a hit and what's ahead.
by MPR News Staff

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Study: Americans' trust in government at historic lows

Study: Americans' trust in government at historic lows

According to a recent Pew study, only 19 percent say they trust the government most of the time.
by MPR News Staff

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Best books to give (and get): Young adult picks

Best books to give (and get): Young adult picks

Supernatural still reigns supreme, but this year's mix of young adult novels has plenty of heart, history and real-life drama to read and read again.
by Tracy Mumford

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Advice on talking with your family about race

A conversation about how to facilitate discussions about race and privilege with your family.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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'Handbook for Happiness': Resilience is key

'Handbook for Happiness': Resilience is key

Dr. Amit Sood, author of "The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness," explores the unexpected connection between adversity and happiness.
by MPR News Staff

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What happens when the feds investigate a police shooting?

Two former Justice Department officials explain what a federal investigation into a police shooting entails, how long it takes and what potential outcomes might be.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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How to get a job when you have a criminal record

How to get a job when you have a criminal record

This month, President Obama announced federal agencies must remove the box that asks prospective employees to disclose their criminal records. But is that enough to solve the employment problem for felons?
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