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Author Dina Nayeri on breaking down stereotypes of the refugee experience
Dina Nayeri fled the Iran revolution with her family when she was 8. In her new book, "The Ungrateful Refugee: What Immigrants Never Tell You," she examines what it means to be a refugee.
Rebroadcast: 'Janis' reveals the complicated woman behind the rock legend
Janis Joplin is an icon — and rightly so. A female who commanded the stage with her confidence, sexuality and growl, at a time when rock was still an all-boys club, she broke rules and set a new course, for music and the women who would follow in her tracks. Joplin’s life came to an abrupt end in 1970 when she overdosed on heroin at the age of 27. But her story still resonates — maybe even more so today, says author Holly George-Warren. A woman who pushed the boundaries of gender and sexuality long before it was acceptable, Joplin was both a rebel and a perfectionist.
Rebroadcast: Lindy West on 'The Witches Are Coming'
If you have only experienced Lindy West’s writing online, you might mistake her sharp cultural commentary for anger. But as Kerri Miller and a Talking Volumes audience found out recently, she displays a surprising sense of optimism.
 An exploration of women at work
What changes are women making to today’s workforce? Our guest author and photographer portrays how roles are shifting and what future generations can learn.
Author P. Carl on 'Becoming a Man'
For 50 years, author P. Carl lived as a girl and queer woman before transitioning to become a man. Carl joins us to discuss his experiences and what he’s learned about gender, masculinity and inequality in the United States along the way.
Fear and misinformation spread alongside COVID-19, the new, deadly strain of coronavirus
Over 71,000 people across the globe have been infected with COVID-19, the new, deadly strain of coronavirus. Two physicians joined MPR News to help sort fact from fiction Monday morning at 9.
Steve Inskeep on ‘Imperfect Union’
The NPR host’s new biography of Jessie and John Fremont details why one of America’s original power couples is still relevant to national politics today.
Flyover 2020: Farmer identity
Around here, farming isn’t just a job. It’s a way of life. And it’s changing. Thursday on Flyover 2020, real talk from farmers in the Upper Midwest about how they see themselves.
New Hampshire primary takeaways
The results are in from the New Hampshire primary and the candidates have moved on to reach voters in Nevada and South Carolina. We break down the results in this week’s primary and look at the role of the independent voter.
Mental health on campus
College should be a time of opportunity. But opportunity goes hand-in-hand with stress, and that can pose serious challenges for mental wellness. Join us as we explore what students are thinking about when it comes to mental health.