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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Are 'trigger warnings' dumbing down college?

In colleges across the country, 'trigger warnings' are being implemented in classrooms to warn students of potentially offensive material — but some people say that the warnings are keeping students from having to think critically.

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College students object to reading bestselling, 'pornographic' memoir

College students object to reading bestselling, 'pornographic' memoir

Duke University selected Alison Bechdel's graphic novel memoir, "Fun Home," for all incoming freshman to read. But that sparked a conversation among students, some of whom said reading the book would be immoral.
by Tracy Mumford

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'Why We Work': It's more than money

'Why We Work': It's more than money

A recent Gallup poll found that only 13 percent of workers feel engaged by their jobs. So why is everyone doing something they don't enjoy? Barry Schwartz tries to find an answer.
by Tracy Mumford

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Hillary Clinton email investigation explained

Hillary Clinton email investigation explained

A conversation about what exactly you need to know about the ongoing investigation, current legal questions and their possible political implications.

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