MPR News Presents

Speeches, documentaries and debates.

Aspen Ideas Festival: Conservatism in the Trump era
Two well-known conservatives, William Kristol of the Weekly Standard and Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review are joined by author and journalist McKay Coppins of The Atlantic to explore conservatism and the future of the Republican party in the era of President Donald Trump.
Aspen Ideas Festival: Norman Lear and Khizr Khan on American values and the Constitution
Television producer Norman Lear bought a version of the Declaration of Independence and toured it around the country to promote American values. Khizr Khan is an American citizen from Pakistan who says we must always stay true to the rights and privileges outlined in our Constitution.
Aspen Ideas Festival: Spotlight on health
The host of the PBS Newshour Judy Woodruff interviews speakers on the opening day of the Aspen Ideas Festival's "Spotlight on Health." They discuss the proposals from the congress and the Trump administration to replace the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act.
Neal Conan special: How Do Civil Wars End?
A program from former NPR host Neal Conan's new series, "Truth, Politics and Power." This edition is called "How and Why Do Civil Wars End?"
Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff speaks at National Press Club
The nation's top military leader answers questions at the National Press Club about the fight against the Islamic State and other terrorist groups, the situation in Afghanistan and North Korea, and the strength of U.S. alliances.
Thread Book Hour: Sheryl Sandberg on post-traumatic growth
Kerri Miller's interview with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. Sandberg's husband, Minneapolis native Dave Goldberg, died unexpectedly two years ago. To cope with her grief, Sandberg reached out to her friend, psychologist Adam Grant. Together, they wrote "Option B," a new book about surviving tragedy and building resiliency.
Beyond the Border: The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations
The relationship between the United States and Mexico has been strained since the 2016 presidential election campaign, and remains so. This hour, audiences in Mexico City and Washington D.C. discuss the current situation, and hopes for the future.