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October 21, 2015 1:34 PM

Intelligence Squared debate: China and the U.S. are long-term enemies

Is China's economic and military ascendancy a threat to the U.S.? Can China be trusted to act as a responsible global stakeholder? The Intelligence Squared debate motion is: China and the U.S. are long-term enemies.

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October 20, 2015 1:45 PM

Tom Gjelten on 'A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story'

NPR reporter Tom Gjelten has written a new book marking the 50th anniversary of the 1965 immigration law that he says is responsible for changing the character and identity of the United States, and forced us to define what American exceptionalism really means. Gjelten's new book is titled, "A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story."

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October 19, 2015 1:45 PM

Explorers of the Brain: Research from the Frontiers of Neuroscience

Scientists and engineers are bringing us closer to an understanding of how the brain works, and why it works that way. There's a lot of variation, even in the brains of healthy people. "Explorers of the Brain: Research from the Frontiers of Neuroscience," a documentary from the National Science Foundation and Richard Paul.

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October 16, 2015 1:45 PM

Economists' views: What to do with Minnesota's budget surplus

Four economists weigh in on the condition of Minnesota's economy and the projected budget surplus that may be as high as one or two billion dollars. What should be done with any state surplus? Cut taxes, or spend more? On what? An all-star lineup of Minnesota economists share their insights: Art Rolnick, King Banaian, Toby Madden and Paul Anton.

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October 15, 2015 2:15 PM

Patrick Kennedy on the pain of mental illness and addiction

Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy was the lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity Act and he's written a new book about his,and his family's, experiences. Kennedy's book is titled "A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction." He spoke October 13, 2015 at the Westminster Town Hall Forum.

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October 14, 2015 9:50 AM

Listen: The first Democratic presidential debate

During their first debate of the 2016 election, the party's presidential hopefuls showed there's daylight between them on the issues of gun control and financial regulation.

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October 13, 2015 1:36 PM

KERA News Special: 'Surviving Ebola'

It's been one year since the infectious and deadly disease Ebola came to America. It had already killed thousands in Africa, and threatened millions more. Ebola touched Dallas, Atlanta, Bethesda, New York City and Omaha. Fear traveled faster, and far wider, than the disease itself. This hour, a KERA News Special called "Surviving Ebola." You'll hear first-hand stories, and the lessons learned

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October 12, 2015 1:35 PM

Kieran Folliard on turning an idea into an enterprise

Chris Farrell's "Conversations on the Creative Economy" series begins its second season with Irish immigrant and serial entrepreneur Kieran Folliard, who shares practical and entertaining insights on how to turn an idea into an enterprise. Among his ventures are pubs, restaurants and 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey.

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October 9, 2015 1:32 PM

Dr. Ben Carson answers questions at National Press Club

One of the front-runners for the Republican presidential nomination, Dr. Ben Carson speaks to the National Press Club and answers questions from reporters. Ben Carson has made a lot of news lately with his comments about gun control. That issue, and many other domestic and foreign policy concerns, came up at the Press Club October 9, 2015.

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October 8, 2015 1:00 PM

Robots: John Markoff on 'Machines of Loving Grace'

New York Times reporter John Markoff talks about his new book, "Machines of Loving Grace: The Quest for Common Ground Between Humans and Robots." He's interviewed by John Hollar of the Computer History Museum in California.

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