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January 16, 2020 12:00 PM

Counter Stories: Sisters in Loss

The Counter Stories team look at the effect of implicit bias and institutional racism on women’s reproductive health.

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January 14, 2020 1:08 PM

What happens to our eyesight as we age?

Among Americans who are 40 and older, about 24 million have cataracts, almost 3 million have glaucoma and 3 million suffer from low vision. An optometrist and an ophthalmologist talk about the conditions that impair vision and the surgeries, products and new technology that can help.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 13, 2020 2:26 PM

The inside story on the In the Dark podcast

Information uncovered by American Public Media’s In the Dark podcast is now playing a central role in the case of Curtis Flowers. He’s the Mississippi man who has been tried six times for the same crime and is the subject of the podcast’s second season. The podcast exposes flaws in evidence introduced in his trials and racial bias in jury selection. The lead reporter for In the Dark, Madeleine Baran, joins host Angela Davis to discuss the case and the podcast.

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January 10, 2020 2:00 PM

Life of a comedian

Sometimes you just need a good laugh, and who better to turn to than a comedian? The popular TV series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on Amazon Prime has brought new attention to just how hard it is to pursue a career in standup comedy. Two standup comics from the Twin Cities share their triumphs and struggles, and talk about those performances that got zero laughs.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 9, 2020 8:19 PM

Minnesota winter blues: Tips to treat seasonal affective disorder

Winter blues are common, especially in Minnesota where for months it’s cold and dark. We tend to hibernate and crave carbohydrates. Our mood changes. These symptoms can be signs of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression. Craig Sawchuk, a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, shares tips on how to treat it.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 9, 2020 7:55 PM

Could sleep apnea be the reason you’re tired?

About 12 percent of people in the country have sleep apnea, but many of them are undiagnosed. If left untreated, it can lead to severe heart problems. A sleep expert joins the program and answers questions.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 8, 2020 3:10 PM

Winter is a great time to watch birds

You don’t have to wait until spring to get outdoors and enjoy nature. If you know where to go, what to look for and how to prepare, winter is an excellent time to go bird watching. An expert birder offers advice and answers questions about birds in Minnesota.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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January 7, 2020 2:33 PM

Sahan Journal covers the new Americans

In 2019 Minnesota’s journalism scene expanded with the launch of an ambitious project called Sahan Journal. It is an online publication that focuses on the untold stories of Minnesota’s immigrants and refugees. Saran Journal is an independent, nonprofit news organization led by editor and executive director Mukhtar Ibrahim. He writes, “the mission of Sahan Journal is to chronicle the struggles, successes and transformation of Minnesota’s new Americans, whose stories are often overlooked.”

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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January 7, 2020 2:17 PM

One year into President Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy

As of mid-December, more than 56,000 people who had entered the United States seeking asylum from persecution had been sent back to Mexico to wait for their cases to be heard. They are there because of the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocol, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. That policy has been in effect since Jan. 24, 2019. St. Paul-based immigration attorney Kim Hunter is spending six months serving as a Border Fellow with the Lawyers for Good Government Foundation’s Project Corazon. That project is bringing legal services to asylum seekers living in a tent city in Matamoros, Mexico, which is just across the border from Brownsville, Texas.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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January 6, 2020 1:18 PM

Year of no

Have you ever said yes to an invitation and instantly regretted it? Or do you feel guilty when you have to cancel plans? Instead of feeling like you have to say yes to everything, make 2020 all about learning to say no to others, so you can say yes to yourself.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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