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MPR News Presents

Speeches, documentaries and debates.

Conversations on the Creative Economy: Chris Farrell and Doug Baker

Conversations on the Creative Economy: Chris Farrell and Doug Baker

MPR's Chris Farell hosts a new series called "Conversations on the Creative Economy." His first guest is the CEO of Ecolab, Doug Baker. How can companies encourage the creativity and innovation that are critical to survival?

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This American Life, 'Cops See it Differently: Stories of Policing and Race

This American Life, 'Cops See it Differently: Stories of Policing and Race

This audio story explores the challenges facing law enforcement and the communities they serve. Learn about one city where relations between police and black residents went terribly and another city where relations seem to be remarkably improved.

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FBI's James Comey on law enforcement and race relations

FBI's James Comey on law enforcement and race relations

In an appearance at Georgetown University, FBI director James Comey talked about the complicated relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve and protect. The FBI chief urged all of us to overcome our unconscious racial biases.

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David Carr's last interview: Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras

David Carr's last interview: Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras

New York Times media columnist David Carr, a Twin Cities native and former editor of the Twin Cities Reader, collapsed at the newspaper's headquarters on Feb. 12 and died that evening. Hours earlier he conducted his final interview.

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David Von Drehle: Abraham Lincoln's Rise to Greatness

David Von Drehle: Abraham Lincoln's Rise to Greatness

A Chautauqua Lecture by journalist David Von Drehle, author of "Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and America's Most Perilous Year." The fate of the union depended on a president with almost no military or executive experience. How did Abraham Lincoln become the president we honor today?

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Documentary: 'Love or Fear: The Great American Think-Off'

Documentary: 'Love or Fear: The Great American Think-Off'

A documentary about the lost art of civil debate. The "Great American Think-Off" in New York Mills, Minnesota. 2014 topic: "Love or Fear: Which Motivates Us More?" Documentary produced by Evan Johnson.

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Aspen Ideas Festival: David Brooks 'character' speech

Aspen Ideas Festival: David Brooks 'character' speech

New York Times columnist and NPR commentator David Brooks said in his 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival lecture that we live in a competitive, technological and publicity-seeking culture. He suggests there are some values that can serve as an antidote or "counter-culture." Those values are honesty, humility, self-control and courage.

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MPR documentary: 'No Jews Allowed'

MPR documentary: 'No Jews Allowed'

In the 1930s and 1940s, Minneapolis enjoyed the dubious distinction of being one of the most anti-Semitic cities in America. This audio documentary explores that time in Minnesota's history.

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