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TTT1815 April 9 Sam Brody MN Post-Prof Kate Reise (sp?)

If engaged and informed citizens are the heart of democracy, how do we citizens really know what’s going on? Fortunately, good journalists are still at work, providing facts and analysis on the issues important to Minnesotans. Sam Brodey, Washington correspondent for MinnPost, shares insights on the policies and personalities shaping politics in Congress and the presidency. Meanwhile, scientists continue to defend their pursuit of fact-based knowledge. Dr. Kate Ries, assistant professor of chemistry at Metropolitan State University, explains why she is participating in the March for Science again this year.
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TTT1735 August 28 War on science

(Note: This is a rebroadcast of a program that first aired August 24.) In his powerfully written and award winning book, The War on Science: Who’s Waging It, Why it Matters and What We Can Do About It, Shawn Otto argues that a healthy appreciation of science is critical to the future of democracy — not to mention the health of the planet we humans depend on. Most of Otto’s fire is directed at right wingers who deny climate change and other inconvenient truths, but he also has a word of caution for people on the political and cultural left. Otto wants to bring science out of the labs and into the public square. Tune into the conversation and be enlightened and maybe even a bit challenged.
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TTT1038-Sept20-CommonCoreStandards

How should our kids learn their school subjects? The issue has been considered critical for educators and lawmakers across the country. Thirty-seven states have adopted the curriculum standards known as the Common Core standards. Minnesota, although having adopted the Common Core English Language Arts Standard (encompassing English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects), is among the few[...] Read More »