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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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The loss of ritual

The loss of ritual

Passover Seder is virtual. Easter services are online. No one can gather for weddings, funerals or birthdays. What happens when a culture loses its rituals?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Medical modeling: Trying to predict the future of a pandemic

Medical modeling: Trying to predict the future of a pandemic

We all want answers. How many people could die from COVID-19? And how long will we have to live socially isolated? Leaders use medical models to guide their directives. But the models don’t all say the same thing. Why is this so hard?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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The science behind how we behave in a pandemic

The science behind how we behave in a pandemic

Shock, anger, fear and disbelief are common emotions right now. How do those emotions drive our behavior? And what are some healthy ways to cope when there’s so much uncertainty? An anthropologist and a psychologist offer their insight on how living through a global pandemic changes our behavior.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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The Thread: Lawrence Wright’s 'The End of October'

The Thread: Lawrence Wright’s 'The End of October'

As we continue our look at books to comfort and entertain during this period of social distancing, MPR News host Kerri Miller previews one of her most anticipated reads for spring and summer 2020: a soon-to-be-published novel about a pandemic.
by Kerri Miller

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What we know now about the novel coronavirus

What we know now about the novel coronavirus

What is the latest information on the science of the new coronavirus? We talk to two researchers to get answers and take your questions.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Journalist Gloria Steinem on activism, patriarchy and political power

Journalist Gloria Steinem on activism, patriarchy and political power

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem recently joined MPR News host Kerri Miller for a frank and wide-ranging conversation about patriarchy in the past and present; the status of the Equal Rights Amendment today; and what it would take for a woman to hold the office of president.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Journalist Ed Yong on pandemic response, future of new coronavirus

Journalist Ed Yong on pandemic response, future of new coronavirus

The new coronavirus continues to spread and challenge hospitals and the global economy. We talk with a journalist about what researchers are predicting for the virus and its far-reaching effects on health care, the economy and our global psyche.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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The financial challenges coronavirus poses for the U.S. health care system

The financial challenges coronavirus poses for the U.S. health care system

COVID-19 cases are highlighting challenges and raising questions about our health care system. Millions of Americans are worried about their health insurance status as they apply for unemployment, while others continue to be uninsured. We look at what the new coronavirus means for the future of the U.S. health care system.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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The Thread: Three spies you must meet

The Thread: Three spies you must meet

As we turn to books both new and familiar during this time of isolation, this week’s Thread post introduces you to three spies.
by Kerri Miller

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