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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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New research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 

New research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 

What’s new with Alzheimer’s disease research? Two dementia investigators talk about racial disparities, sleep and a blood test that may tell you if you could someday be at risk. 
by Kerri Miller and Maja Beckstrom

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The pandemic’s negative impact on social security

The pandemic’s negative impact on social security

Thanks to the pandemic, the Social Security trust fund is now expected to exhaust its assets by 2033 – three years earlier than previously projected. How might a Biden presidency impact the future of this social safety net?
by Chris Farrell and Kelly Gordon

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Starting a new business during the pandemic

Starting a new business during the pandemic

The number of people starting new businesses in the United States and in Minnesota shot up this summer and fall. Why now?
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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Clearing up confusion on potential COVID-19 vaccines, testing

Clearing up confusion on potential COVID-19 vaccines, testing

As more news about COVID-19 vaccine candidates becomes public, we spoke with a member of the FDA committee that reviews vaccines for release. We also spoke with an epidemiologist about how to understand the current guidance around testing and restrictions on gathering.  
by Catharine Richert and Marcheta Fornoff

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‘Work Like a Boss’ with advice from a boss who works

‘Work Like a Boss’ with advice from a boss who works

Nancy Lyons pulls no punches in her book about leadership — which was written before the pandemic. Can the workplace still function — without the place?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Nikki Giovanni on ‘Make Me Rain’

Nikki Giovanni on ‘Make Me Rain’

Award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni shares the inspiration behind her latest collection of poetry titled “Make Me Rain.”
by Kerri Miller

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More named storms than ever. Is it climate change?

More named storms than ever. Is it climate change?

It’s been the most active hurricane season on record, with 30 named storms – 13 of them hurricanes. Is climate change to blame? 
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Debunking pandemic myths

Debunking pandemic myths

Misinformation about COVID-19 is spreading along with the virus. How can you separate fact from falsehoods? 
by Kerri Miller

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How the pandemic could transform higher ed

How the pandemic could transform higher ed

In response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases, many higher ed institutions are moving back to online learning — and nobody is happy about that. What does it mean for the continued spread of COVID-19 and the future of college? 
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Health care workers feel squeezed by surge of COVID-19 cases

Health care workers feel squeezed by surge of COVID-19 cases

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients in Minnesota are surging. Even when beds are available, staffing them is a challenge as more health care workers get sick. Two physicians discussed the toll of the increase caseload on health care workers.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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