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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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The status of abortion laws in America

The status of abortion laws in America

Wisconsin recently banned all abortions after 20 weeks of gestation, with no exceptions. The law is one of many challenges to abortion laws across the country this year.

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The Political Junkie: Assessing the Republican and Democratic pools

The Political Junkie: Assessing the Republican and Democratic pools

Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the candidates vying for the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets.

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What is secular stagnation?

What is secular stagnation?

There's an ongoing debate about whether or not America is in a state of secular stagnation. But what does that mean?
by Chris Farrell

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The power of art to heal grief

The power of art to heal grief

When Joseph Luzzi lost his wife, he had to plot a path out of grief. He used Dante's "Divine Comedy" as a road map.
by MPR News Staff

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Climate Cast: Why presidential candidates often ignore climate issues

Climate Cast: Why presidential candidates often ignore climate issues

Why climate issues rarely come up in presidential campaigns and how some specific issues can get in the way of a more substantial debate over the climate.

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The hidden prices of health care leaves everyone in the dark

The hidden prices of health care leaves everyone in the dark

Prices for health care services are seldom available to patients adding hidden costs to even savvy consumers.

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Roaming and Reading in Morocco

The Morocco beyond the cities that lured our "guide," Seth Sherwood.

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The lion, the dentist, his trophy hunt and the consequences

The lion, the dentist, his trophy hunt and the consequences

This week, the story unfolded of a lion in Zimbabwe killed during a trophy hunt by a Minnesota dentist. We take a closer look at the killing of the lion and bring your view into the conversation.

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A closer look at Southern identity

A closer look at Southern identity

Recent debates about the Confederate flag raised issues for many southerners about what it means to be from the south.

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