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'How to Make White People Laugh': A crash course
Iranian-American comedian and filmmaker Negin Farsad said there's comedy that comes from "not being ashamed to talk about identity in a world where just the mere mention of the word 'Muslim' is considered political and heated."
The political lines drawn during this election are particularly stark. MPR News' Kerri Miller hosts a conversation about the etiquette of navigating familial political divides.
Polls are often quoted during election season, but their reliability is inconsistent. Three experts discuss polling methodology, the changing nature of polls in the digital age, and how voters can read polls in an informed way.
Climate Cast: How well is 'clean coal' living up to its promise?
President Obama had hoped that a Mississippi power plant would be a shining clean coal win for the administration. Instead, managers covered up problems and cost-overruns, according to a recent New York Times story.
Director of the University of California's Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society john a. powell talks with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the evolving national conversation on race.
According to a poll conducted by Edison Research and Marketplace, 71% of Americans think the economy is rigged to favor certain groups over others. In this election year, three experts talk with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the implications for candidates and voters alike.