Kerri Miller Brief

The coded language politicians often used is sometimes referred to as "dog whistle" politics. MPR News host Kerri Miller talks with two experts about the use of such language and how it affects our thinking about candidates and the issues.
Stopping hate-filled individuals from acting as "lone wolves" to kill Americans is no easy task for any of the agencies involved. A former CIA and Pentagon official talks about the nature of preemptive investigations around suspicious individuals.
"Brexit" vs. "Bremain" : The British Referendum
A look at the social, economic and security issues being raised about the British referendum.
Navigating the finances of higher education is tough for most families, and even harder for first-generation college students. MPR News host Kerri Miller talks strategies for success with two experts.
Radical right-wing candidates in Europe are gaining traction, narrowly losing elections. Two experts talk about possible commonalities between Europe's rising right and the Trump tide in the U.S.
'Smarter Faster Better': Understanding productivity
The bestselling author of 'The Power of Habit' returns with new insights on the way we get things done.
Two political analysts spoke about the results from California and how the presumptive nominees are shifting toward the general election.
President Obama's daughter Malia is taking a so-called "gap-year" before heading off to Harvard. It's a trend that's growing, and most experts agree it has many advantages for kids. Two experts talk about the social and academic advantages of taking a gap year.