MPR News Presents

Speeches, documentaries and debates.

Aspen Ideas Festival: Strategies for happiness in life
Arthur Brooks ties together philosophy, art, music, social science and neuroscience to suggest ways you can find happiness and success in every stage of life.
Election day special: Why democracy?
An election day special which begins with a simple question: "why democracy?" Political philosopher Danielle Allen says democracy answers the basic human desire to shape our own lives, and that our democracy will be revived by civic engagement.
Durenberger and Sturdevant: 'When Republicans Were Progressive'
An event hosted by longtime MPR host Gary Eichten. His guests were former Republican U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger and writer Lori Sturdevant, who've co-written a new book titled, "When Republicans Were Progressive."
Climate One: 'Will China Save the Planet?'
In her new book "Will China Save the Planet?" Barbara Finamore says China may well take the lead in saving the world from environmental catastrophe.
Heather Cox Richardson on the history of the Republican Party
Heather Cox Richardson says the principles, and the contradictions, of the Republican Party reflect the principles of America: equality of opportunity, equality under the law, and protection of property.