Today's Question Blog

October 23, 2015 6:50 AM

Can public higher education be free?

After Bernie Sander's Chicago Tribune op-ed promoting free tuition at public colleges, MPR asks if higher education can be free.

by Peter Diamond

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October 21, 2015 7:16 AM

Who is the best candidate running for president right now?

Vice President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he will not be a candidate for president in 2016, sparing Democrats from a shake-up in the race for the White House and removing a potential stumbling block for Hillary Clinton.

by MPR News Staff

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October 20, 2015 3:25 AM

Should the U.S. embrace a 30 hour work week?

The 40 hour work week for a full-time employee has been trimmed to 30 hours at some Swedish firms, and studies have found that the result is more productivity and better morale.

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October 19, 2015 1:00 AM

Should Minnesota increase the minimum wage?

Today a student in the University of Minnesota's debate team supports an increased minimum wage in Minnesota.

by Peter Diamond

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October 13, 2015 1:00 AM

Will the U.S. follow China’s cap-and-trade deal?

China affirms a commitment to a cap-and-trade program for 2017. Will the U.S. follow?

by Peter Diamond

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October 12, 2015 7:28 AM

Should the U.S. enforce greater restrictions on gun legislation?

For this argument, we welcome the St. Olaf debate team to argue gun control.

by Peter Diamond

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October 7, 2015 1:00 AM

Should there be an incentive structure in place for the sale of human organs?

Today we invite the U of M debate team to argue the ethics of selling organs.

by Peter Diamond

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October 6, 2015 1:00 AM

Should physician-assisted suicide be legalized nationally?

Today we welcome members of the University of Minnesota debate team to argue national legislation for physician-assisted suicide.

by Peter Diamond

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October 5, 2015 1:00 AM

Should online gambling be legalized nationwide?

Today we invite the University of Minnesota debate team to argue the points for and against the national legalization of online gambling.

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October 1, 2015 3:37 PM

Among 23 developed countries, 80% of all gun deaths occurred in the U.S. How could this be?

Among 23 developed countries, 80% of all gun deaths occurred in the U.S.

by MPR News Staff

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