Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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September 12, 2019 11:43 AM

The Five: A book to read, a park to visit (before it disappears) and the link between inspirational sayings and fake news

Each week, senior producer Stephanie Curtis offers five suggestions to read, watch, listen to or experience.

by Kerri Miller, Stephanie Curtis and Kelly Gordon

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September 11, 2019 12:32 PM

The electability conundrum

Ten candidates take the stage at the third Democratic debate. Which one is most electable? That’s the question many voters are asking. But is it the right one? On Thursday, the electability conundrum and what it means for 2020.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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September 11, 2019 11:31 AM

In the dead of night, a storm strikes Sioux Falls at the worst possible time

Late-night tornadoes are rare. Kerri Miller spoke with KSFY meteorologist Sam Gabrielli about how the public can better prepare for severe weather that happens after dark.

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September 11, 2019 9:00 AM

How Minnesota can lead in a water-scarce world

MPR News host Kerri Miller moderated a panel on solutions to water scarcity facing the world today.

by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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September 10, 2019 3:02 PM

What’s the best way to teach students about slavery?

Two educators share their approach for teaching students about slavery in the United States.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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September 9, 2019 2:16 PM

Planning for end of life when you’ve still got time left to live

A doctor and a journalist share why they believe that planning for death is more comforting than you might think.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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September 6, 2019 1:51 PM

What happens when Americans lose faith in institutions?

Political scientist Julia Azari writes that while American institutions are at the root of today’s political crisis, there are reasons to stay hopeful about U.S. democracy.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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September 4, 2019 9:28 AM

Dumbing down vocab with Anatoly Liberman

Our vocabulary changes with the times — gaining new definitions and ditching outdated ones. MPR News’ Kerri Miller spoke with etymologist Anatoly Liberman about why we're dumbing it down and moving on from snobbish words.

by Kerri Miller