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February 13, 2018 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Jon Meacham on presidential character and temperament

The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian says a knowledge of history "tames" presidents, and is essential for successful leadership.

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February 12, 2018 12:00 AM

Westminster Town Hall Forum: James Forman, Jr. on crime and punishment

A broadcast of the Westminster Town Hall Forum featuring James Forman, Jr. a law professor at Yale University and author of the book, "Locking Up Our Own."

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February 9, 2018 12:00 AM

A neuroscientist explains the power of sleep

Learn what the brain is doing while we're asleep, and why it matters.

by MPR News Staff

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February 8, 2018 12:00 AM

Tips on how to live a long, happy life from the happiest places on Earth

Dan Buettner shares the ways to achieve true happiness and longevity.

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February 7, 2018 12:00 AM

MPR's Ground Level reporting on major issues

Some of Minnesota Public Radio's in-depth reporting on the major issues facing Minnesota, including a look at what Minnesotans really think.

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February 6, 2018 12:00 AM

The democratic virtues of moderation, civility and compromise

An Aspen Ideas Festival conversation about our public discourse and the democratic virtues of moderation, civility and compromise.

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February 5, 2018 12:00 AM

Understanding the way the economy, and the world, works

A talk by economist Louis Johnston about the role the liberal arts play in understanding how the world works, and why the economy behaves the way it does.

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February 2, 2018 12:00 AM

'The End Zone' documentary about the future of football

Concussions have tarnished football's reputation, but it's still America's most popular sport and has the highest ratings on television.

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February 1, 2018 12:00 AM

The controversy over protest at sporting events

A look at why protest is so controversial in the world of sports.

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January 31, 2018 12:00 AM

Hear President Trump's State of the Union and the Democratic response

Hear President Donald Trump's first State of the Union Address, and the Democratic response from Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-Mass.)

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