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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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The golden age of women in comedy

The golden age of women in comedy

Comedians Annabelle Gurwitch and Ophira Eisenberg discuss the state of women in comedy. It's a golden age, Gurwitch says, or at least a cubic zirconium age.
by Tracy Mumford

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Op-Ed: Pope Francis and abortion

Op-Ed: Pope Francis and abortion

After seeing Pope Francis in Philadelphia over the weekend, religion professor Anthea Butler writes, "the Pope is taking his church from the culture wars into the streets."

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Three views on China

Three views on China

With Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US, MPR News with Tom Weber examines three important issues in China; cybersecurity, the environment, and the Chinese economy.

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Marilynne Robinson explores faith and belief

Marilynne Robinson explores faith and belief

In "Gilead," Pastor John Ames writes a letter to his young son and contemplates what it means to believe, to doubt and to search.
by Kerri Miller

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Congress and the GOP after Boehner

Congress and the GOP after Boehner

An in-depth look at John Boehner's resignation and the future of the Republican Party.

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Friday Roundtable: Global gabfest

Friday Roundtable: Global gabfest

A discussion of international news this week including developments in China, Russia, Syria, Europe and Cuba.

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Special Coverage: Pope Francis addresses Congress

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli, Tom Gjelten, and Don Gonyea are part of a team of correspondents anchoring the special broadcast from Congress.

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Home repair tips: Preparing for winter

Home inspector John Trostle and contractor Samantha Strong discuss how to button up your home for the winter and other home improvement topics.

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Discussion: Why tech isn't warping your kids brain

A recent Pew study shows that teenagers are building significant friendships online, and that their online social networks are leading to happier and more connected lives — an idea that flies in the face of conventional wisdom regarding teens and technology.

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Brian Selznick's new book has no words for 400 pages -- and it's brilliant

Brian Selznick's new book has no words for 400 pages -- and it's brilliant

Brian Selznick charmed readers of all ages with "Hugo," which was later adapted into an Oscar-winning film by Martin Scorcese. His newest book, "The Marvels," follows five generations of a family of actors.
by Tracy Mumford

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