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MPR News with Angela Davis

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How are you reacting to findings of racism in the Minneapolis Police Department?

How are you reacting to findings of racism in the Minneapolis Police Department?

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights says Minneapolis city and police leaders failed to address racial discrimination in policing. On Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with a legal expert and civil rights activist about their reactions and what’s next.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom, Samantha Matsumoto and Sarah Gelbard

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North Star Journey: Homeownership gap, financial literacy, and a book on whiteness

In this latest selection from the MPR News North Star Journey series, MPR News examines a homeownership gap in St. Cloud, efforts to improve financial literacy and introduces us to the author of a book on whiteness.
by MPR News Staff

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In Focus: Environmental justice and Minnesota’s climate future

MPR News host Twila Dang hosted this virtual discussion exploring some of the meaningful and culturally specific ways environmental justice is being addressed in our state.
by Twila Dang and Kelly Gordon

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When doctors dismiss concerns of women and people of color, what can we do about it?

When doctors dismiss concerns of women and people of color, what can we do about it?

Women and people of color are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed by health care providers, according to multiple studies. On Wednesday, guest host Chris Farrell spoke with medical experts about why it happens and how to respond.
by Samantha Matsumoto, Sarah Gelbard and Chris Farrell

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Coping with skyrocketing new and used car prices

Coping with skyrocketing new and used car prices

If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. At 9 a.m. Monday, guest host Chris Farrell spoke with two experts about what’s happening with the automobile industry and prices.
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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Preventing fentanyl overdose deaths in Minnesota

Preventing fentanyl overdose deaths in Minnesota

Drug overdose deaths reached a record high in 2021, according to the CDC. And synthetic opioids like fentanyl were involved in about two-thirds of those deaths. On Thursday, MPR News guest host Chris Farrell discussed fentanyl in Minnesota and the work being done to prevent overdose deaths.
by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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Opera singer and director Denyce Graves on why ‘Carmen’ matters today

Opera singer and director Denyce Graves on why ‘Carmen’ matters today

On Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with opera star Denyce Graves about what it's been like to be a Black woman singing her way to the top of a traditionally white, European musical art form and returning to Minnesota to direct the Minnesota Opera’s production of “Carmen.”
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Sarah Gelbard

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Racial trauma expert Resmaa Menakem on 'The Quaking of America'

Racial trauma expert Resmaa Menakem on 'The Quaking of America'

Over the past few years, Minneapolis trauma expert and author Resmaa Menakem has been in the national spotlight. Tuesday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with Menakem about his latest book, “The Quaking of America.”
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Talking affordable housing with Chris Coleman

Talking affordable housing with Chris Coleman

Former St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has been leading Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for almost four years. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with Coleman about housing, the pandemic and racial equity.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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