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Catch up on great radio from MPR News Presents
MPR News Presents is on a brief break while we adjust to changing news cycles. But that’s a perfect reason to catch up on some of the best from our radio series that brings you great documentaries, debates, and innovative ideas.
Documentary: The Making of Male Dominance
How did men hold on to the dominant position for so long? And why? "The Making of Male Dominance” takes a look at the latest research by historians, sociologists and anthropologists on how male supremacy got started, going all the way back to the ancient world and leading up to the present day.
Humankind documentary: 'Compassionate Nurses'
Even in the best of times, nurses have repeated exposure to the pain, crisis and suffering of their patients. They work long hours in very challenging situations. This Humankind documentary explores the art of listening to patients and suggests ways nurses can avoid "compassion fatigue."
Two former CIA women tell their spy stories
People who worked for the Central Intelligence Agency used to be mostly all men. But Jonna Mendez spent nearly three decades there and served as the CIA's head of disguise. You'll hear her story this hour, along with former CIA undercover agent Amaryllis Fox.
Tatiana Schlossberg on the environmental impact you don't know you have
New York Times reporter Tatiana Schlossberg speaks with Climate One host Greg Dalton about her book, “Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have.”