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Kerri Miller Brief

Understanding coded language and dog whistle politics

The coded language politicians often used is sometimes referred to as "dog whistle" politics. MPR News host Kerri Miller talks with two experts about the use of such language and how it affects our thinking about candidates and the issues.
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Understanding the lone wolf terrorism threat

Stopping hate-filled individuals from acting as "lone wolves" to kill Americans is no easy task for any of the agencies involved. A former CIA and Pentagon official talks about the nature of preemptive investigations around suspicious individuals.
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College affordability for first generation students

Navigating the finances of higher education is tough for most families, and even harder for first-generation college students. MPR News host Kerri Miller talks strategies for success with two experts.
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Weather Lab: Active storm season could end decade-long U.S. hurricane drought

Weather Lab: Active storm season could end decade-long U.S. hurricane drought

Paul Huttner talks about how long it's been since a significant tropical hurricane has hit the U.S. and what that means for our preparedness in an already-active tropical storm season.
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Rise of the radical right in Europe and the U.S.

Radical right-wing candidates in Europe are gaining traction, narrowly losing elections. Two experts talk about possible commonalities between Europe's rising right and the Trump tide in the U.S.
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The advantages of taking a gap year

President Obama's daughter Malia is taking a so-called "gap-year" before heading off to Harvard. It's a trend that's growing, and most experts agree it has many advantages for kids. Two experts talk about the social and academic advantages of taking a gap year.
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