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Christopher Field, director of Carnegie's Department of Global Ecology, works on a tiny scale in the field. Instead of describing vast land or seascapes, he focuses on a 5-inch-by-5-inch square of grassland.
The psychology of climate change denial
Listen to experts discuss the psychology of climate change denial and what motivates people to look past scientific evidence.
Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis recommended films to see at this year's the Minneapolis-St. Paul Film Festival.
Medicare bipartisan 'doc fix:' What you need to know
The Mayo Clinic CEO and two veteran reporters discussed the long history of the Medicare fix, and how a gridlocked Congress got to a solution.
Three views of American cities: Boston, Miami, Chicago
Listen to three writers in American cities making national headlines. What conversations are they overhearing on the ground?
Last minute tax-filers: Tips and reminders for midnight deadline
Still need to file your taxes? Sandra Block of Kiplinger's Personal Finance offers advice for electronic filing options for people pushing up to the midnight deadline.
Paula Meehan on the poetry of Ireland
Irish poet Paula Meehan will journey to St. Paul next week to accept the O'Shaughnessy Award for Poetry.
How California is coping with the four-year drought
Listen to our guests discuss the past water supply, how Californians are coping currently and what is forecast for the future.
Erin Moore on American English vs. British English
The U.S.-born, London-living author breaks down the differences in her book 'That's Not English.'
Op-ed: Why the TV anchorman is outdated
Listen to Frank Rich discuss how the Brian Williams controversy played out on NBC News and how viewers responded to the new anchorman, Lester Holt.