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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Coming up: Why you should care about the Earth's shifting magnetic pole

Our planet's magnetic north pole is migrating. Since the mid-1990s, it's wobbled away from the Canadian Arctic and toward Siberia -- which can have an effect on everything from shipping routes to the GPS in your phone.
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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Growing acceptance of climate change. Now what?

More than seven out of 10 Americans now say climate change matters to them personally. But those same people aren't willing to do anything to stop it. Why is there the disconnect? And what would it take to get people to act?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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News of Jussie Smollet attack rattles LGBTQ community

News of Jussie Smollet attack rattles LGBTQ community

For people who identify as a member of both the LGBTQ community and a person of color, it can be challenging to find a safe space. Feelings of vulnerability are even more visceral in the wake of this week's violent attack on Jussie Smollett.
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeffrey Bissoy

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I'm sorry, but we need to talk about apologies

Why is it so hard to say the words "I'm sorry" without qualifications or excuses? Guest host Tiffany Hanssen asked two guests for their tips on how to craft better apologies.
by Marcheta Fornoff and Tiffany Hanssen

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Where does masculinity go from here?

Where does masculinity go from here?

The #MeToo movement has highlighted some of the dangers of toxic masculinity. In response, Gillette ran an ad calling for more respectful men. How is this moment shifting the narrative on masculinity?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Impact of the military transgender ban

This week, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to implement a policy prohibiting most transgender people from serving in the military. What does that mean for transgender service members, both past and present?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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Where does 'Brexit' stand?

The prime minister survived another no-confidence vote, but her plan for a British exit from the European Union was rejected. What happens next?
by Marcheta Fornoff and Tiffany Hanssen

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Less fat-shaming, more body positivity

Roughly 30 percent of the world is living with obesity. What are their day-to-day experiences? Guest host Tiffany Hanssen talked to author of "The Elephant in the Room," Tommy Tomlinson, and co-host of the Matter of Fat podcast, Cat Polivoda, about fat-shaming and body positivity.
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Political Junkie: BuzzFeed's buzz kill, government shutdown and new presidential candidates

BuzzFeed's article became buzz kill when special counsel Robert Mueller's office declared it "not accurate." But why respond to this article and not the many others? That and more in this week's political roundup with Political Junkie Ken Rudin.
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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Are government shutdowns the new normal?

As the partial government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, we take an in-depth look. Are shutdowns really happening more often? If so, why? What are the consequences of a long shutdown? And what would it take to end this one?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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