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Power Pairs: Listen to a new series featuring prominent Minnesotans in a close relationship. Maybe they're siblings, a married couple or best friends. You may know of them separately but they reveal a whole new side of themselves when Angela Davis sits them down together. Listen to the interviews here .

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October 16, 2023 11:21 AM

Power Pair: A writer father and politician daughter want everyone's stories told

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with another dynamic duo in the Power Pair series. Writer David Mura and his daughter Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura talk about why Minnesota is stronger when everyone’s stories are remembered and shared.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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October 11, 2023 12:22 PM

Endless entertainment: The TV shows, films and plays to watch

Fall brings a fresh slate of stories to screens and theaters everywhere. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Star Tribune columnist Neal Justin about the new shows worth a binge, and with MPR News arts editor Max Sparber about the plays you can find in theaters across the Twin Cities.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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October 11, 2023 11:10 AM

Health highlights from Wellness Wednesday

Every Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about health and wellness. Listen to highlights from recent shows about the COVID-19 booster, vision health and kidney disease.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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October 10, 2023 12:15 PM

Behind the scenes with MPR News journalists

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with five new staff journalists about what they do. Meet the Morning Edition producers, our early education reporter and the new Native News team.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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October 6, 2023 2:42 PM

Get to know the owners of Union Hmong Kitchen and Afro Deli

MPR News host Angela Davis talks to Chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen and Abdirahman Kahin of Afro Deli about the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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October 4, 2023 1:40 PM

‘Science needs you’: The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields

Women have made profound contributions to science that have reshaped the world. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota scientists Bridgette Shannon and Jayshree Seth about what it’s like to be a woman in the science field — overcoming barriers and finding success in their research and individual careers.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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October 4, 2023 11:34 AM

Why is ADHD often overlooked in adults, especially women?

ADHD is a common diagnosis in children. But it’s not just for kids. Many adults are also learning they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — especially women. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how problems with attention and focus show up later in life.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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October 3, 2023 10:55 AM

Urban League Twin Cities leader Marquita Stephens on engagement, equity and leadership

For the first time in its history, a woman is leading the Urban League Twin Cities. MPR News host Angela Davis talks to Marquita Stephens, president and CEO of this historic civil rights organization.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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October 2, 2023 10:15 AM

More people are saying 'knot yet' and waiting to marry later in life

More people are delaying marriage, fewer are divorcing and more are seeking couples counseling. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about marriage trends with Helen Fisher, the chief science advisor to Match.com, and therapist and U of M professor Bill Doherty.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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September 27, 2023 2:45 PM

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl reflects on 25 years of Minnesota people, places and food in her new book

Listen to a recorded conversation between MPR News host Tom Crann and award-winning writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl. Together, they talk about Minnesota’s culinary scene and Grumdahl’s new book, “The Essential Dear Dara: Writings on Local Characters and Memorable Places.”

by Tom Crann and Matthew Alvarez

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