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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Alice Goffman on how U.S. sets up poor, black kids for life in criminal system

Alice Goffman on how U.S. sets up poor, black kids for life in criminal system

The sociologist argues that a constant surveillance of young, black men by police impinges on the men's civil rights and changes the character of entire American neighborhoods.

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How to plan a life-changing hike this summer

How to plan a life-changing hike this summer

We have recommendations for everything from a perfect afternoon trip to preparing for a week or two on the trail.

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Things you should never pay for

Things you should never pay for

Sean Graw, editor at BradsDeals.com, has six items to eliminate from your budget.

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Inauguration poet mixes grief, love in her new memoir

Inauguration poet mixes grief, love in her new memoir

Elizabeth Alexander, who read at President Obama's 2009 inauguration, mixes soaring language with stunning grief in her new memoir about her husband's unexpected death.
by Tracy Mumford

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Where church goes wrong for many millennials

Where church goes wrong for many millennials

Americans who are under 30 are not showing up at church in nearly the numbers that their parents did at that age. This is not to say they're not interested in spirituality.

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Literary mysteries: Books that have been permanently lost

Literary mysteries: Books that have been permanently lost

Manuscripts from Ernest Hemingway, Sylvia Plath, Thomas Hardy and more have all been lost to time -- or to a train station thief.
by Tracy Mumford

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Political Junkie: The crowded 2016 GOP field

Political Junkie: The crowded 2016 GOP field

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

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The politics of American exceptionalism

In a recent column, David Brooks noted it has become a "rallying cry" for Republican candidates.

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