Kerri Miller Brief

Reporter Jim Tankersley argues that a crucial vote on trade in 2000 led to the rise of Donald Trump today.
Three college presidents share their views on graduation rates for non-white students, rising tuition and other hot-button topics they deal with each day.
The Weather Lab with Paul Huttner: Same data, different forecasts
This week on the Weather Lab, MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner pulled back the curtain on weather modeling and why different agencies can get such different forecasts out of the same underlying weather data.
Two experts on Cuban history and politics look ahead to the future of U.S.-Cuba relations as restrictions on trade and travel are lifted after decades of mistrust.
Marco Rubio drops out, Senate GOP leaders block Obama's Supreme Court nominee and a decision not to seek a grand jury in the officer-involved shooting death of Jamar Clark. MPR News guest host Luke Burbank reviews the week's news with three guests on the Friday roundtable.
Relying on the gig economy isn't the best idea for those who need health benefits, are trying to raise a family or saving for retirement and want to make a living wage. But if you are collecting Social Security and Medicare these flexible jobs could prove fruitful.
Last night was another set of important primary elections and the results showed that the race is far from over.
Guest Host Luke Burbank speaks with Slate podcast host Mike Pesca about how to get the most out of media coverage of the 2016 election.