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March 6, 2020 2:00 PM

Politics Friday: Biden, Sanders campaigns reflect on Super Tuesday results

The Democratic primary is now down to two – white men in their late 70s. On this edition of Politics Friday with host Mike Mulcahy, we cap off a newsy week as more Democratic presidential candidates drop out of the race leaving Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden.

by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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March 5, 2020 1:31 PM

What help is there for people with hearing loss?

The latest treatments and technology offer new options for people who are experiencing hearing loss.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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March 4, 2020 2:29 PM

Why are older adults more likely to pass along fake news?

Researchers at Princeton and New York universities found that Facebook users 65 and older posted seven times as many articles from fake news websites as did adults under 29.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 2, 2020 3:51 PM

Is intermittent fasting safe for everyone?

Intermittent fasting, or restricting your eating at certain times of the day, has become a huge weight-loss trend. But experts say there are certain people who should not follow this diet. Dietitians Jillian Lampert and Rasa Troup talk about the impacts of intermittent fasting you haven’t heard about.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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March 2, 2020 1:07 PM

What leads to wrongful convictions

A discussion about some of the common factors that can lead to an innocent person being convicted of a crime. They include reliance on jailhouse informants, unreliable eyewitness testimony and false confessions.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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February 28, 2020 12:06 PM

Politics Friday: Super Tuesday is almost here

We’re four days away from Super Tuesday and it’s Minnesota’s chance to vote in the state’s first presidential primary since 1992. On this edition of Politics Friday, we’ll discuss election security and politics ahead of next week’s vote.

by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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February 27, 2020 4:20 AM

Rebroadcast: Could sleep apnea be the reason you’re tired?

Sleep apnea is quite common, but many people have yet to receive a diagnosis. If left untreated, it can cause harm to your heart. A sleep expert joins the program to answer questions about sleep apnea.

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February 26, 2020 3:51 PM

Business leaders talk marijuana legalization, family leave and more

With gridlock in Congress around these issues, state legislatures are creating a patchwork of laws and regulations for companies to follow. MPR’s Chris Farrell moderated a talk about three issues emerging in state legislatures around the country: employer mandates around scheduling and paid leave; "public options" for health insurance; and legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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February 25, 2020 4:00 AM

Rebroadcast: What happens to our eyesight as we age?

What are the conditions that cause impaired vision, and what can we do to prevent it? An optometrist and an ophthalmologist talk about the conditions and the surgeries, products and new technology that’s available to help.

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February 24, 2020 4:55 PM

What did the Becker recycling plant fire do to air quality?

A pile of junked cars at the metal recycling plant in the central Minnesota city burned for most of last week as more than 100 fire departments helped fight the fire. As of Saturday, it was finally out. But, for the people of Becker and towns downwind from the blaze, questions of air and water safety remain. MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn, who has been covering the story from the beginning, will join Angela in the studio to talk about the incident and what’s next.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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