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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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Why migrant children cross the U.S.-Mexico border alone

Why migrant children cross the U.S.-Mexico border alone

A record breaking number of migrant children and teenagers have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border this year. As in years before, many children make the perilous journey without their parents only to face an uncertain future. Why they do it is complicated.
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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A few 'take to the lake' crime novels

A few 'take to the lake' crime novels

Kerri Miller is here just in time for the official start of the summer with a bunch of “take it to the lake” crime novels & thrillers that you can find in your local library.
by Kerri Miller

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Adulting 101 with author Julie Lythcott-Haims

Adulting 101 with author Julie Lythcott-Haims

Author and former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims’ new book is a guide for young people through the joys and challenges of being a grown-up. 
by Kerri Miller, Ariana Rosas and Kelly Gordon

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The case for the Jan. 6 commission

The case for the Jan. 6 commission

The fate of a bipartisan investigation into the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6 passed in the House but looks doomed to fail in the Senate. A historian and a political scientist discuss how the investigation fits into the current political climate.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Kelly Gordon

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Is free community college a good idea?

Is free community college a good idea?

In just a few years, tuition-free college has gone from a radical idea to one that’s being discussed in Congress. Is making community college free the best way to help disenfranchised students afford a college degree?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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One year later, where do we stand on policing?

One year later, where do we stand on policing?

George Floyd’s murder sparked a local, national and global outcry that fueled protests calling for an end to anti-Black racism and an overhaul of policing. Tune in as host Kerri Miller talks to two local activists about what changes Floyd’s murder has brought about and which efforts are still in progress.
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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No more masks? 

No more masks? 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surprised everyone by issuing guidance in mid-May that those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks. Did they make that recommendation too soon?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Does the housing upswing have a downside?

Does the housing upswing have a downside?

It’s a great time to be selling a home, but what do multiple offers and sales prices far above asking say about larger housing trends?
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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The Supreme Court takes up the legal fight over abortion, again

The Supreme Court takes up the legal fight over abortion, again

The Supreme Court last year ruled that a Louisiana state law placed an undue burden on people seeking abortions and ruled it to be unconstitutional. The composition of the court that’s considering the constitutionality of a Mississippi law is considerably different. A legal historian and journalist covering the Supreme Court describe how this case fits into the larger legal battle over abortion.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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How myths undermine the nations that build on them

How myths undermine the nations that build on them

Author Nesrine Malik says the stories we collectively tell ourselves might feel good, but they could ultimately destroy the foundation of our society.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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