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Where does the Republican Party go from here?
Did the ouster of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as Republican conference chair clear the way for something new? Or was it another step toward ruin for the Grand Old Party? It depends on which Republicans you ask.
 Baby boom or bust: The forecast on U.S. birth rates
Many speculated the pandemic would lead to a baby boom, but early data tells a different story. MPR News host Kerri Miller talked to two experts about what’s behind the downward trend.
Author Michael Lewis on ‘The Premonition’
Michael Lewis, the author of “The Big Short” and “Moneyball,” has a new book out called “The Premonition: A Pandemic Story.” He spoke with MPR News about how it came together.
Who isn’t getting the vaccine?
Almost a quarter of U.S. adults say don’t want the COVID-19 vaccine — at least not right now. Why not? And if that number doesn’t budge, what does it mean for our efforts to reach the elusive goal of herd immunity?
Rethinking your home space with two renovation experts
You’ve spent more than a year staring at the same walls, furniture and layout – which probably means you’ve indulged in some renovation imagination. Which improvements are smart to attempt in 2021, and which will add value to your home?
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.