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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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At-home births and infant mortality

The U.S. has a high rate of cesarean sections and epidurals. Would home birth help its infant mortality rate? Many midwives say yes, but some doctors caution that giving birth at home can be very dangerous.

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'Contempt of cop' and the arrest of Sandra Bland

'Contempt of cop' and the arrest of Sandra Bland

A law professor said the Texas officer's strong reactions to Sandra Bland's questions during a traffic stop led him to assert authority in the face of disrespect.

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Why young Americans are detached from faith institutions

The Pew Research Center found that more young Americans than ever before are not attached to a faith.

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Your Money: How to get the most out of Medicare

Medicare is always changing, so we get tips from an expert on how to get the most out of the program.

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Medicare at 50: A look at successes and drawbacks

Medicare at 50: A look at successes and drawbacks

More than 50 million Americans have Medicare today and that number is going to grow as America "grays."

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Literary mysteries: The best-selling books of all time

Literary mysteries: The best-selling books of all time

Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman" sold more than a million copies in its first week, but it's got a long way to go to crack the all-time bestsellers list.
by Tracy Mumford

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The deep community roots of the Black church

The deep community roots of the Black church

Listen to two experts talk about the origin of the Black church and what role it serves today.

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Scientist on the realities of the workplace for women

Scientist on the realities of the workplace for women

Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt declared several months ago that the trouble with girls in laboratories is that "you fall in love with them, they fall in love with you and when you criticize them, they cry

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Curating the perfect road trip playlist

Curating the perfect road trip playlist

Sonny Knight and The 4onthefloor's Gabriel Douglas help us round up the best road trip tunes.

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Political Junkie: Trump says McCain is no war hero

Political Junkie: Trump says McCain is no war hero

Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins MPR News to give his perspective on the national political scene.

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