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How 'Making a Murderer' exposes flaws in juvenile justice system
Steven Avery is the main focus of the documentary series, but the plight of his then-teenage nephew Brendan Dassey raises questions about false confessions. One of Dassey's lawyers answers questions about his case.
Political Junkie: Finally! The voting begins
After months of anticipation, the voting finally begins in the 2016 presidential contest. Ken reviews what's at stake for the candidates involved.
How do anger and kindness shape a society? Three guests explore the roles that individual attitudes play in charting the course for our country.
How does it feel to be 'The Illegal'? New novel explores immigration
Lawrence Hill's new novel "The Illegal" follows a marathon runner forced to flee his home country for the fictional Freedom State, which readers will recognize as a doppelganger of the U.S. and western Europe.
This week on Roaming and Reading, writer Ralph Gardner Jr. reminisced with MPR News host Kerri Miller about his recent trip to Cape Town, where he learned to relax and let his daughter take the reins.
Polls consistently show a high level anger and anxiety among voters. Terror, race, the economy and inequality are all affecting voter moods...as are candidates who play on voter fears.