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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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Takeaways from Wisconsin’s primary election during a pandemic

Takeaways from Wisconsin’s primary election during a pandemic

In a move decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, Wisconsin held its primary election during a global pandemic. We turn to a journalist who covered the election to look at results and what may be ahead if the pandemic continues into the fall.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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The latest on the science of the novel coronavirus

The latest on the science of the novel coronavirus

As COVID-19 cases increase, researchers continue to chase down leads about how to improve treatment and find a vaccine. We spoke with two researchers to understand the latest on the novel coronavirus.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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How to be a science communicator during a pandemic

How to be a science communicator during a pandemic

Information — both real and fake — is readily available, especially regarding the novel coronavirus. But how do you determine what’s real and how do you share information responsibly? We get advice from a science communicator.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Renovation during isolation

Renovation during isolation

Anecdotal reports suggest millions of Americans are tackling home renovations now that they are stuck there. Got a question about how to proceed with your project? We’ve got answers.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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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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