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January 26, 2023 11:30 AM

Are the risks of sports gambling worth the reward?

The online sports betting industry shows no signs of slowing down. Guest host Chris Farrell talks about the normalization of sports betting, what it means for young adults and their mental health, and the risk of developing a gambling addiction.

by Chris Farrell and Matthew Alvarez

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January 25, 2023 2:00 PM

10 climate lessons we’ve learned in 10 years of Climate Cast

Climate Cast celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. How have climate science, news and solutions evolved since Climate Cast debuted in 2013? This special takes a glance back and a look forward with an expert panel of climate scientists and communicators.

by Paul Huttner, Kelly Gordon and Nicole Johnson

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January 23, 2023 5:14 PM

Special: Exploring the 'Future of Us'

MPR News host Tom Crann presents the series “The Future of Us,” which explores how a pandemic, a police murder and a city on fire have changed us and our path forward.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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January 19, 2023 4:45 PM

Nelson Mandela's great-grandson on healing racial divides

MPR News host Angela Davis is headed to South Africa for a tour of the country. Before she goes, she talks with Siyabulela Mandela, the great-grandson of former South African president Nelson Mandela. Siyabulela Mandela is a human rights advocate with a lot to say about racial division and healing.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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January 18, 2023 11:01 AM

How to avoid and cope with falls and other winter injuries

MPR News with Angela Davis talks with an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist about winter injuries, from walking on the sidewalk to skiing down the slopes. We’ll talk about what to do if you slip or fall and when to seek medical help.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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January 16, 2023 4:00 PM

Alan Page brings back 'Testify' exhibit to spark conversations on race

Alan Page is again sharing his popular and provocative exhibit of African American art and artifacts with the public. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the former Minnesota Supreme Court justice and his daughter about the importance of remembering America’s painful racist history.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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January 16, 2023 3:11 PM

'We were living through the opposite of grace'. Obama’s former speechwriter reflects on time White House.

MPR News with Angela Davis revisits a conversation host Angela Davis had with President Barack Obama’s former speechwriter Cody Keenan. In his new book, Keenan takes readers inside a pivotal 10-day period in Obama’s presidency.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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January 12, 2023 11:30 AM

Automakers are charged up, but are you ready to buy an EV?

Electric cars have been slowly rolling into the market for years, but now the big automakers are getting in the game. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the future of buying or renting an electric vehicle and what’s available in the market right now.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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January 11, 2023 1:00 PM

In Focus: COVID learning loss in Minnesota schools

The pandemic made learning harder for many students, but we see evidence that it accelerated learning loss for students who were behind in school even before COVID-19 disrupted schools. In a rebroadcast from our In Focus conversation series, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with educators about what is being done to help kids catch up.

by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon