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MPR News Presents

Speeches, documentaries and debates.

Congressmen Tom Emmer and Keith Ellison on immigrants and security

Congressmen Tom Emmer and Keith Ellison on immigrants and security

Two of Minnesota's U.S. Representatives are speaking out about American values and the ways to prevent young Muslims from becoming radicals. Republican Congressman Tom Emmer and Democrat Keith Ellison both say America is at war with terrorism and criminals, but not at war with any religion.

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'The Transcontinental Railroads: A Great Accomplishment, But Maybe Not a Great Idea'

'The Transcontinental Railroads: A Great Accomplishment, But Maybe Not a Great Idea'

The Transcontinental Railroads were one of the defining accomplishments of the 19th century US. Historian Richard White says they did much to shape the American west, but much of that might better have been left undone. He talks about his book, "Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America."

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Gary Eichten hosts Chris Farrell and Louis Johnston on the economy at year's end

Gary Eichten hosts Chris Farrell and Louis Johnston on the economy at year's end

Gary Eichten moderated a discussion at St. John's University about the current state of our economy. Minnesota Public Radio economics commentator Chris Farrell and economics professor Louis Johnston talk about the fate of the middle class, unemployment, tax policy, interest rates, student debt and lots more.

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Conversations on the creative economy: Nancy Lyons

Conversations on the creative economy: Nancy Lyons

Nancy Lyons, founder and CEO of Clockwork Active Media in Minneapolis, tells MPR's Chris Farrell how to encourage creativity and innovation and to motivate people to bring their "best selves" to work. She says there is no "work-life balance," it's all life.

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MPR Hanukkah special 'Candles Burning Brightly'

MPR Hanukkah special 'Candles Burning Brightly'

On the fourth day of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, MPR classical music host Mindy Ratner has produced a holiday special about the music, history, foods and traditions of Hanukkah. It's called "Candles Burning Brightly."

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Confronting ISIS: A Commonwealth Club town hall

How effective are current strategies, and is a wider-scale war looming? International threats and tension levels haven't been this high since 9/11. Experts and the public exchange their ideas and possible solutions.

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