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Speeches, documentaries and debates.

Intelligence Squared debate: Blame the elites for the Trump phenomenon

Intelligence Squared debate: Blame the elites for the Trump phenomenon

Four experts debate the motion: "Blame the elites for the Trump phenomenon." Is it misplaced anger from an uninformed populace? Or has the political elite failed to empathize with the struggles of ordinary Americans and come up with effective policies to help them cope?

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Talking Volumes: Elizabeth Alexander on 'The Light of the World'

Talking Volumes: Elizabeth Alexander on 'The Light of the World'

As part of the 2016 Talking Volumes series, Kerri Miller talks with Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Alexander, author of "The Light of the World." The event was held September 15, 2016 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff

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Westminster Town Hall Forum: Eddie Glaude, Jr. on 'Racism and the Soul of America'

Westminster Town Hall Forum: Eddie Glaude, Jr. on 'Racism and the Soul of America'

Eddie Glaude, Jr. speaks about his new book "Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul." Glaude believes the Obama presidency has not brought us a post-racial society, and he says racism has distorted and disfigured our national character.

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APM Reports documentary: 'What it Takes: Chasing Graduation at High-Poverty High Schools'

APM Reports documentary: 'What it Takes: Chasing Graduation at High-Poverty High Schools'

A new APM Reports documentary explores what students and teachers are up against in some of the nation's poorest high schools. What does it take to help more kids graduate?

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APM Reports documentary: 'Spare the Rod: Reforming School Discipline'

APM Reports documentary: 'Spare the Rod: Reforming School Discipline'

A new documentary from APM Reports, "Spare the Rod: Reforming School Discipline." Schools are struggling to find ways to keep classrooms calm and safe. APM Reports looks to Denver and St. Paul for some insights and answers.

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Gary Cunningham offers a new direction for race relations in America

Gary Cunningham offers a new direction for race relations in America

Minnesotan Gary Cunningham says America has come a long way and attitudes are shifting. But he believes the next transformation needs to be economic inclusion of people of color into the mainstream of America.

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Live at National Press Club: Sen. Chris Murphy on gun violence

Live at National Press Club: Sen. Chris Murphy on gun violence

US Sen. Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.) is one of the leading Congressional proponents of gun control legislation. Sen. Murphy represents the state where 20 young children and 6 adults were shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. He speaks at the National Press Club about what the Congress will, and won't, do about gun violence.... and why.

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