Kerri Miller Brief

June 3, 2019 2:00 PM

Emily Bernard and the complexity of being a black woman in America

A new book uses nuance and personal story to explore themes of race, identity and trauma.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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May 31, 2019 2:09 PM

What can failed governments teach us about democracy?

MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with Jared Diamond, the author of "Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis," about what failed governments can teach us regarding the future of democracy.

by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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May 29, 2019 2:00 PM

Local pastor embraces life of a queer Christian

Kerri Miller's Women of Faith series looks at how LGBTQ Christians can find a home, even in a church that often wounds.

by Kelly Gordon

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May 28, 2019 2:00 PM

Cruel spring for farmers

The one-two punch of too much rain and not enough warmth is exacerbating the agricultural impacts of a late spring.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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May 27, 2019 2:00 PM

Women and PTSD

Women are twice as likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than men — despite experiencing less trauma. Why are women at such high risk?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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May 24, 2019 11:44 AM

What would it take to retire by age 50?

What would it take to earn enough money to retire by 50? A growing number of millennials want the answer to that question. MPR News' Kerri Miller explored why young Americans may be eager to retire early and what it means for our economy.

by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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May 21, 2019 2:00 PM

Women of Faith: Misha Euceph on the many facets of being Muslim in America

The creator of the new podcast "Tell Them, I Am" talks about making space for Muslims to define themselves.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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May 20, 2019 2:00 PM

In praise of far-fetched ideas

How a society can cultivate innovative solutions for everyday problems and stop rejecting so-called "loonshots" before they have a chance to prove themselves.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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May 8, 2019 12:18 PM

Lt. Gov. Flanagan on missing and murdered indigenous women

Native American women are murdered at a far higher rate than the rest of the population. Can legislation help change that?

by Marcheta Fornoff and Tiffany Hanssen

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May 7, 2019 2:00 PM

New treatment for postpartum depression comes with a steep cost

The first-ever drug for postpartum depression hits the market next month. The medication works fast. But at $34,000 per treatment, will it reach those who need it most?

by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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