9 a.m. — MPR News with Kerri Miller The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low. A CNBC/Survey Monkey poll found 85 percent of American workers are either somewhat or very satisfied with their jobs. And the majority say they are “more hopeful than fearful” about changes technology could introduce into the marketplace. But at the same time, almost 44 million workers say they have at least seven vacation days left to use this year, and the most common reason cited for not using those days is work guilt. And while income is moving upward, it’s moving slowly, and workers say other aspects of job quality are getting worse. What’s a smart employee to do? Wednesday on MPR News with Kerri Miller, The Washington Post’s advice columnist joins us to dish solutions to your problems. Do you need some help negotiating a fair wage? Trying to figure out how to share big life news with your boss? Wondering about changing careers? Karla Miller is here to answer your questions. 10 a.m. — 1A with Joshua Johnson Navy SEALs are among the nation's most highly trained service members. President Trump's intervention in one Navy SEAL's case has opened a rift in the armed services. And the recently fired Secretary of the Navy isn't going quietly. 11 a.m. — MPR News with Angela Davis The holidays are meant to celebrate and rejoice, but a loved one’s death can make this time of year painful. Host Angela Davis asked two guests to talk about this difficult subject. She was joined by Nora McInerny, author and host of the APM podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking which focuses on grief and the tough stuff in life. They were also joined by Cara Mearns-Thompson, a licensed independent clinical social worker and co-owner Grief Care Counseling, a center that focuses on grief in children, teens and adults. She has worked with grieving children and families for over 12 years.
Noon — MPR News Presents A look at the trends in American religion and the future of churches. Award-winning journalist and former NPR and PBS host Ray Suarez says that as an American institution, religion no longer speaks with the authority--or the convening power-- it once did. He spoke at Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul earlier this year and titled his talk, "Who Will Be in the Pews in 2040?" | 