MPR News Presents

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar proposed ways to restore American leadership, rejoin international agreements, repair alliances and respond to global threats and challenges.

Professor Dorothy Sue Cobble of Rutgers speaks at the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Forum about perceptions of working-class politics.

Sociologist Beth Truesdale speaks at St. Olaf College about America’s aging workforce and the challenges of an aging society.

The political science professor at Rutgers University gives an in-depth look at the reasons women are underrepresented at every level of elected office.

Gary Eichten hosts a discussion with Chris Farrell and Louis Johnston about the economy at year-end, with a look to the future.

Capitalism is credited with spurring economic growth and fostering human ingenuity. But there are increasing concerns about income inequality and social justice.

Humankind documentary about a major concern of patients: whether you experience kindness in health care.

Parker Palmer speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about the importance of connection and compassion.

A keynote address given in St. Paul by award-winning journalist Ray Suarez about the future of religion in America.

In the race to bring carbon emissions to zero, are offsets a legitimate tool — or a scam to allow heavy emitters a way out of taking real action? Purchasing carbon offsets is something individuals can do to reduce their carbon footprint. Does it have any collective impact?