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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Dylann Roof and the stubborn myth of the colorblind millennial

Dylann Roof and the stubborn myth of the colorblind millennial

"Of course, most young people will never commit a hate crime. But the misperception that they're largely free of racial animus stubbornly lives on, and that's dangerous in itself," writes NPR's Gene Demby.

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What song has influenced you?

Minneapolis Songwriter Chastity Brown and Indie-folk songwriter Haley Bonar join a discussion on the original songs that inspired them.

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The ethical implications of physician-assisted suicide

More states are considering legislation to allow physician-assisted suicide. While Oregon has allowed the practice since 1997, the ethical debate about the practice continues.

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Dissecting the power of celebrity product endorsements

Timothy Caulfield on celebrities using junk science to shill health, diet, and lifestyle advice.

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Political Junkie: How the Charleston massacre is changing campaign 2016

Political Junkie: How the Charleston massacre is changing campaign 2016

Political Junkie Ken Rudin explores the dynamics of the 2016 race for the White House during his weekly discussion with Kerri Miller.

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Why are drone pilots facing fatigue?

Why are drone pilots facing fatigue?

Drone strikes are still a key piece of the war on terror, but the flights are taking a toll on the pilots who fly them remotely.

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Baptist minister: Black churches were safe spaces, affirmations of humanity

Baptist minister: Black churches were safe spaces, affirmations of humanity

Black churches "affirmed the theme for its congregants that God sees, knows, understands and is with you in the midst of your struggle," said Willie James Jennings of Duke Divinity School.

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Summer reads: What to pick up under the sun

Summer reads: What to pick up under the sun

Summer is a great time to catch up on backlist books and classics, but Harper Lee's new book promises to be a blockbuster.
by Tracy Mumford

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Trans fat ban: What you should know about healthy eating

Trans fat ban: What you should know about healthy eating

Two nutritional experts explain the FDA decision, why trans fat is in our food and our current understanding of a healthy diet.
by Emily Kaiser

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What Pope Francis' statement on climate change says about faith

What Pope Francis' statement on climate change says about faith

The Pope released his encyclical on climate change, a much anticipated and leaked document that connects the warming climate with human activity and criticizes global capitalism's indiscriminate use of natural resources.

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