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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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April 19, 2023 11:00 AM

Americans die younger than others in wealthy nations. What can we do about it?

A recent report by the CDC found that American life expectancy is the lowest it’s been in two decades. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three experts about the decline in life expectancy and what solutions we have to help us live longer, healthier lives.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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April 18, 2023 11:00 AM

What the future could hold if marijuana is legalized in Minnesota

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what the future of legalized marijuana in Minnesota could hold, how it would work and what we can learn from other states that have already legalized cannabis.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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April 17, 2023 11:00 AM

How to keep your information safe in wake of school cybersecurity attacks

Learn everything you need to know about school cybersecurity attacks, what to do if your information has been compromised and how to keep your digital information safe.

by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Nicole Johnson

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April 13, 2023 11:00 AM

Reimagining education: How leaders are upping equity and support

Schools can’t do it all when it comes to educating our kids. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with leaders of two groups working to reimagine education, advance equity and support teachers.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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April 12, 2023 11:03 AM

How Minnesota peer support groups are bolstering mental health

“You are not alone” is a sentiment that has helped some Minnesotans cope with their mental health challenges in peer-to-peer support groups. MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with two Minnesotans who have been to support groups themselves about how they help and what new members can expect.

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April 11, 2023 11:00 AM

'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts

Sometimes a headbutt or excited tail wag could be exactly what we need. University of Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Jody Lulich talks about the power of animal companionship and his new memoir.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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April 10, 2023 10:39 AM

Let's go thrifting! Exploring the past, present and future of buying secondhand

We listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with a historian who wrote a book about thrifting and a thrift store marketing manager about thrifting’s past, present and future.

by Angela Davis, Susan Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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April 6, 2023 11:35 AM

Women are moving into sports leadership jobs

Women athletes are gaining respect on the court and on the field. And, now women also are a growing presence in front office jobs in professional sports. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three women in top jobs at the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Aurora about how the front office is changing.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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April 5, 2023 11:28 AM

How much social media is too much?

When does social media become a problem? Join MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about digital well-being and what the research says about the good and bad of our screens.

by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier