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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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What is redistricting and how are states trying to improve the process?

What is redistricting and how are states trying to improve the process?

The Census Bureau has released its first batch of 2020 census data that determines how many U.S. House seats will be allocated to each state. Host Kerri Miller talks to two experts about the newly released data, the power of partisanship in redistricting, and the impact designated electorates have on local and national elections.
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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A Minnesota-born ambassador and a long lost puppy

A Minnesota-born ambassador and a long lost puppy

The Thread Must-Read this week features the true-life story of a faraway place, a Minnesota-born ambassador and a lost puppy.
by Kerri Miller

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The effects of vaping on the teen brain

The effects of vaping on the teen brain

The number of teenagers who smoke e-cigarettes has dropped during the pandemic. But experts anticipate a rebound once kids are able to be social again. And according to the latest research about the effects of vaping on the developing brain, that’s a very bad thing.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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The Five: Reflections on American history, race — and pop culture

The Five: Reflections on American history, race — and pop culture

MPR News director of programming Steph Curtis stopped by with a spring edition of “The Five,” where she recommends things to read, listen to and experience right now.
by Kerri Miller, Stephanie Curtis and Ariana Rosas

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Race and power in Hollywood

Race and power in Hollywood

The 2021 Academy Awards were the most diverse in history. But does that mean Hollywood’s elites are starting to share power with a broader group?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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How women can reclaim their power

How women can reclaim their power

In her new book, “Unbound,” former dominatrix Kasia Urbaniak teaches women how to step into their power.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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The evolution of suburbia

The evolution of suburbia

As suburbs become more diverse, some have also inherited a number of problems historically attributed to urban areas: segregation, discrimination and economic inequality. How does this happen and how can it be addressed?
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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How the Democrats propose to expand voting and change election law

How the Democrats propose to expand voting and change election law

The proposed For the People Act would set nationwide rules on ballot access, do away with many voting restrictions, modify redistricting and rein in campaign donations. But Republicans are determined to stop it.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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How training and equipment influence police encounters

How training and equipment influence police encounters

A researcher and the St. Paul police chief discussed how police training and military-grade equipment shape the way local law enforcement officers think about and interact with the public.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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