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July 2, 2015 11:12 AM

Greece's economic crisis, explained

Some believe a "Greek tragedy" with global implications is unfolding in Europe as world markets have been jumpy.

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July 2, 2015 10:00 AM

How severe weather exacerbates climate change

Michael Mann, professor of meteorology at Penn State, joined the discussion.

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July 1, 2015 4:05 PM

Understanding Iran's perspective on a nuclear agreement

"Iranians overwhelmingly want Iran and the U.S. to be friends again," writes University of Minnesota Anthropology professor William Beeman.

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June 30, 2015 3:53 PM

How well is the Affordable Care Act working?

A conversation on the effectiveness of the Affordable Care Act.

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June 30, 2015 12:00 AM

Family lost and found in Mary Anna King's new memoir

Mary Anna King's new memoir makes you laugh -- and makes you wonder if it's okay to laugh.

by Tracy Mumford

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June 29, 2015 9:32 AM

Political Junkie: The Supreme Court decisions and Trump

Political Junkie Ken Rudin examined the historic Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and same-sex marriage, and the expanding Republican nomination race.

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June 29, 2015 8:55 AM

Friday Roundtable: The state of the world stage

Our Friday Roundtable guests look abroad, where the U.S. is managing a new diplomatic crisis over spying, the refugee crisis in Europe and Asia, Eurozone financial trouble, ISIS and Chinese ambitions.

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June 27, 2015 4:34 PM

'The Ghost in My Brain': Climbing back from a concussion

A concussion changed Clark Elliott's life in a second. In his book, he talks about what he lost, and what he was able to find again.

by Tracy Mumford

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June 26, 2015 10:34 AM

Analysis: Supreme Court declares same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states

MPR News' Kerri Miller gathered a panel of experts to discuss the SCOTUS ruling on gay marriage.

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June 25, 2015 11:56 AM

The Thread Book Club: 'Re Jane'

"Jane Eyre" gets a 21st century makeover in Patricia Park's modern retelling. Arctic explorer Ann Bancroft joined The Thread Book Club to discuss the twist.

by MPR News Staff

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