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February 7, 2023 12:08 PM

A wholesome approach to heart health for American Heart Month

How’s your heart? Is it weighing heavy or are you having physical symptoms. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits how to sleep better, how to forgive someone and why there are racial disparities in heart health.

by Angela Davis

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February 7, 2023 12:00 PM

Two Black Minnesota police chiefs on what went wrong with policing in Memphis

Calls for police reform have stepped up again after Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten last month by officers in Memphis. MPR News Host Angela Davis talks about the future of policing with two Black Minnesota police chiefs, Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges and Eagan Police Chief Roger New.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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February 6, 2023 12:47 PM

Economic update: New jobs, tech layoffs and European strikes

MPR News’ senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joined MPR News host Angela Davis to explain the jaw-dropping increase in jobs, the layoff trend in the tech industry and what’s behind the civil servant strikes in Europe.

by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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February 3, 2023 2:29 PM

Angela Davis reflects on South Africa trip

MPR News host Angela Davis spent a week and a half touring South Africa with a group of public radio listeners. She reflects on the trip, and shares voices and stories of the South Africans she met along the way.

by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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February 2, 2023 11:00 AM

Winter Play: Embracing the cold across Minnesota

The only way to survive a Minnesota winter is to find joy in the season. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talks about the unique and fun activities you can only do outside this time of year.

by Dan Kraker, Matthew Alvarez, Kirsti Marohn, Regina Medina and Amy Felegy

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February 1, 2023 2:39 PM

MPR News' Cube Critics on which movies to see and which to skip this awards season

Movie awards season is in full swing. MPR News’ Cube Critics will talk about the movies you need to see and the ones they think you can skip.

by Samantha Matsumoto, Euan Kerr and Nicole Johnson

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January 31, 2023 3:00 PM

Live updates: Angela Davis goes to South Africa

Follow along as Angela Davis visits South Africa.

by Angela Davis

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January 31, 2023 1:02 PM

Meet four local arts leaders giving a voice to underrepresented communities

Guest host Jacob Aloi heads into the studios of artists of color, a queer filmmaker and a curator of Latin American Art. They’re all making the art world more inclusive.

by Jacob Aloi, Danelle Cloutier and Nicole Johnson

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January 31, 2023 12:00 PM

How to manage your relationship with money

Are you having relationship problems with your money? MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about healthy spending habits and emotional spending.

by Chris Farrell, Matthew Alvarez and Nicole Johnson

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January 27, 2023 1:48 PM

How to navigate estrangement and toxic relationships

About 27 percent of American adults say they have cut off contact with a family member, according to one study from Cornell University. Guest host Catharine Richert talks with two psychologists about estrangement and how we can navigate our most complicated relationships with family and friends.

by Catharine Richert, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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