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Intelligence Squared debate: Blame the elites for the Trump phenomenon

Intelligence Squared debate: Blame the elites for the Trump phenomenon

Four experts debate the motion: "Blame the elites for the Trump phenomenon." Is it misplaced anger from an uninformed populace? Or has the political elite failed to empathize with the struggles of ordinary Americans and come up with effective policies to help them cope?

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Talking Volumes: Elizabeth Alexander on 'The Light of the World'

Talking Volumes: Elizabeth Alexander on 'The Light of the World'

As part of the 2016 Talking Volumes series, Kerri Miller talks with Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Alexander, author of "The Light of the World." The event was held September 15, 2016 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
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Westminster Town Hall Forum: Eddie Glaude, Jr. on 'Racism and the Soul of America'

Westminster Town Hall Forum: Eddie Glaude, Jr. on 'Racism and the Soul of America'

Eddie Glaude, Jr. speaks about his new book "Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul." Glaude believes the Obama presidency has not brought us a post-racial society, and he says racism has distorted and disfigured our national character.

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APM Reports documentary: 'Rewriting the Sentence: College Behind Bars'

APM Reports documentary: 'Rewriting the Sentence: College Behind Bars'

This APM documentary explores the history of prison educational programs and examines their effect on incarcerated individuals and on society.

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APM Reports documentary: 'Spare the Rod: Reforming School Discipline'

APM Reports documentary: 'Spare the Rod: Reforming School Discipline'

A new documentary from APM Reports, "Spare the Rod: Reforming School Discipline." Schools are struggling to find ways to keep classrooms calm and safe. APM Reports looks to Denver and St. Paul for some insights and answers.

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APM Reports documentary: 'Stuck at Square One: The Remedial Education Trap'

APM Reports documentary: 'Stuck at Square One: The Remedial Education Trap'

An APM Reports documentary explores how and why students are placed in remedial classes, what skills people really need for success in college, and how best to learn those skills.

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Gary Cunningham offers a new direction for race relations in America

Gary Cunningham offers a new direction for race relations in America

Minnesotan Gary Cunningham says America has come a long way and attitudes are shifting. But he believes the next transformation needs to be economic inclusion of people of color into the mainstream of America.

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Live at National Press Club: Sen. Chris Murphy on gun violence

Live at National Press Club: Sen. Chris Murphy on gun violence

US Sen. Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.) is one of the leading Congressional proponents of gun control legislation. Sen. Murphy represents the state where 20 young children and 6 adults were shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. He speaks at the National Press Club about what the Congress will, and won't, do about gun violence.... and why.

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