Kerri Miller Feature

Political Junkie: The Republican primary debate aftermath
MPR News' Kerri Miller and Political Junkie Ken Rudin discuss the Republican primary debates and their aftermath
Candidate comments on women highlight gender politics
With Hillary Clinton poised to be the Democratic nominee for president, more attention is being placed on women voters then ever before. But polls have shown that women don't overwhelmingly vote for other women, and are actually much more likely to vote for men.
'The Cartel': The cost of the war on drugs
Don Winslow's new book about the drug trade in Mexico is fictional, but he dedicated it to the many journalists who lost their lives telling the truth.
'Anxious': Understanding fear and anxiety
Joseph LeDoux explains the science behind fear and anxiety disorders, which affect about 20 percent of the population.
Climate Cast: New Clean Power Plan mandates large carbon pollution reductions
This week's Climate Cast explores how deep the cuts to emission standards in the U.S. could impact global carbon pollution, the reactions to the new standards and what to expect down the road.
Screentime: The anatomy of a great detective film
A look at what makes a good detective film with MPR News' Stephanie Curtis and Kerri Miller
Costs of writing a will. How much does it cost to have a lawyer draw up your estate plan? How easily could you do it yourself?
Controlled burns may hold the key to manageable wildfire seasons
The big wildfires in California are just the latest in a series of fires that have spread around North America this year. MPR News' Kerri Miller examines the science behind forest fires.
Literary mysteries: The 20 rules for writing a detective novel
In the 1920s, S.S. Van Dine put forth 20 rules about detective stories. He said no love interests, no supernatural elements and no crazy twists. Do his rules hold up?
Trophy hunting for conservation
Is it ethical to hunt animals that are threatened or endangered? For people who don't hunt big game, or understand its attraction, we explore the challenge and reward of the sport.