9 a.m. —MPR News with Kerri Miller (guest host Chris Farrell) In 2017 the University of St. Thomas opened the doors to its Dougherty Family College, a two-year degree program aimed at high-achieving low-income students. This past spring, the college graduated its first class of students. On Monday, University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan joins MPR News guest host Chris Farrell for a conversation about how the Dougherty Family College is faring and what educators have learned since opening the school.
11 a.m. — 1A (rebroadcast) The NCAA announced this fall that it would open the door for college athletes to begin profiting from their names, images and likenesses "in a manner consistent with the collegiate model." Michael Drake, chair of the NCAA Board of Directors, released a statement saying "we must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes." The unanimous decision to modify those rules came after lawmakers from several states pressured the NCAA. But does this really represent a change? How long would it take to implement compensation for college athletes? We talk about the implications of the NCAA's latest move.
11 a.m. — MPR News with Angela Davis Minnesota can be a tough place for professionals of color. Employees of color report all sorts of reasons living and working in Minnesota is a challenge. Meanwhile, the state is known for having some of the highest racial disparities in the country.
12 p.m. — MPR News Presents Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Annette Gordon-Reed of Harvard and David Blight of Yale speak about "Correcting America's Historical Memory." John Dickerson of CBS 60 Minutes is the moderator. |