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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
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Where readers meet writers, Fridays at 11 a.m. Listen live or stream later on your favorite podcast app.

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Harper Lee, Where have you been?

Harper Lee, Where have you been?

With news of a new book coming out after 60 years, exploring the mystery of Harper Lee.
by Tracy Mumford

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'My Brilliant Friend' is Kerri's book pick

'My Brilliant Friend' is Kerri's book pick

A mysterious Italian author breaks through in the U.S. with a new series about female friendship.

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The data of online dating

The data of online dating

We talk to two guests who are immersed in the data behind online dating. Does it really lead to strong matches?

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Kiese Laymon: Blackness and the power of a college faculty ID

Kiese Laymon: Blackness and the power of a college faculty ID

The Vassar College professor wrote a piece about the power behind his faculty ID. "We pull out our ID because we know the cops can kill us with impunity," he said.
by Emily Kaiser

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Do high-deductible health insurance plans lead to more personal debt?

Do high-deductible health insurance plans lead to more personal debt?

In order to be able to pay for their monthly premiums, people are choosing the high-deductible plans more often.

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How advanced directives can improve end-of-life care, costs

How advanced directives can improve end-of-life care, costs

Nearly everyone in La Crosse, Wis., has a document that explains treatment preferences for medical care if faced with a serious accident or illness.

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Talking Volumes: Rita Dove

Talking Volumes: Rita Dove

In the season finale of Talking Volumes, Kerri Miller talks with poet Rita Dove. Her newest work is "Sonata Mulattica," a book-length lyrical narrative. Recorded at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 11.

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