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March 4, 2020 1:00 AM

Intelligence Squared debate: Is the two-party system good for democracy?

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March 3, 2020 12:00 AM

John Barry speaks at St. Olaf about the history, science and politics of pandemics

John Barry speaks at St. Olaf College about pandemic preparedness and response.

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March 2, 2020 12:00 AM

Political scientists ask if the presidential nomination process is failing

Political science professor Julia Azari expores America’s presidential nominating process in an event at the Univ. of Minnesota Humphrey School.

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February 27, 2020 12:00 AM

APM Reports documentary: 'At a Loss for Words'

For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't know there's anything wrong with it.

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February 26, 2020 1:00 AM

APM Reports documentary, 'Shackled Legacy: Universities and the Slave Trade.'

APM Reports documentary, “Shackled Legacy: Universities and the Slave Trade.” History shows slavery helped build many U.S. colleges and universities.

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February 25, 2020 12:00 AM

Author Margot Lee Shetterly speaks about 'Hidden Figures' like Katherine Johnson of NASA

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race," was the Distinguished Carlson Lecturer at the University of Minnesota on Friday.

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February 24, 2020 12:00 PM

APM Reports documentary explores why there's no cure for Alzheimer's.

APM Reports documentary, “Fading Minds: Why There’s Still No Cure for Alzheimer’s.”

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February 20, 2020 12:00 PM

APM Reports documentary: 'Old Idea, New Economy: Rediscovering Apprenticeships'

An APM Reports documentary, “Old Idea, New Economy: Rediscovering Apprenticeships.”

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February 19, 2020 12:00 AM

On Japanese American Day of Remembrance: APM documentary 'Order 9066'

"Order 9066" is a three-hour documentary series produced by Stephen Smith and Kate Ellis of APM Reports.

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February 18, 2020 12:00 AM

Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch: U.S. should stand for the rule of law, generosity of spirit

Retired Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch speaks at Georgetown School of Foreign Service.

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