Kerri Miller Brief

In the weeks leading up to and following the tumultuous 2018 midterm elections, MPR News host Kerri Miller released a series called This American Moment. It's a collection of wide-ranging and long-view conversations with writers, scientists, artists, activists and religious leaders about this moment in American life. Who are we right now? And how does our understanding of that inform how we relate to each other and create a better future?
An entrepreneur explains why employers should view older workers as an asset, not a liability.
The 'silent shortage' of mental health workers
How did the demand for mental health services outgrow the supply of trained mental health workers?
There is more and more evidence that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. So why doesn't President Trump think bin Salman is guilty?
On election eve, MPR News host Kerri Miller chatted with Ken Rudin about the tightest races around the country.
Why it's a good economic bet to invest in early childhood
How do you get the biggest bang for the buck if your goal is a more robust economy? Some experts say the best way to invest for prosperity is to fund early childhood education.
Dessa describes 'My Own Devices'
The Minnesota musician describes why it was time to put her story in print instead of in an album.