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March 3, 2022 2:20 PM

Navigating changing guidance for wearing masks

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an infectious disease specialist and a public health policy expert about the CDC’s new guidelines for masking, and what to weigh when deciding whether to wear a mask.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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March 3, 2022 11:00 AM

Accessibility on Minnesota sidewalks in winter conditions

A Minnesota winter can slow down even the most agile athlete. So imagine navigating slippery streets if walking is a challenge. With Duluth as our test case, MPR News with Angela Davis examines the losses to businesses and personal freedom when getting around your town is prohibitive in foul weather.

by Angela Davis, Susan Davis and Sarah Gelbard

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March 2, 2022 3:45 PM

The state of marijuana in Minnesota

Marijuana has been legal for medical use in Minnesota since 2014. Is it working for people? How has it affected health and wellness in Minnesota? Will recreational usage be legalized soon? What are the factors that contribute to a state legalizing recreational marijuana use? And what are the concerns for a community once that happens?

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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March 1, 2022 11:00 AM

How educator burnout and stress is playing out in Minnesota schools

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with teachers and school staff about the strain of the pandemic, the increase in mental health needs and other challenges of the past two years.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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February 28, 2022 3:30 PM

What we can learn from basic income pilot programs

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the many cities around the nation that have launched guaranteed income pilot programs. The programs guarantee monthly payments to low-income families. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about what they’re learning through these pilot programs.

by Samantha Matsumoto and Angela Davis

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February 25, 2022 4:25 PM

After the verdict in the civil rights trial of three former Mpls. police officers

Three fired Minneapolis police officers were found guilty on all counts Thursday of violating George Floyd's civil rights. MPR News host Angela Davis discusses the verdict, the ramifications and what comes next.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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February 23, 2022 2:19 PM

The mental health benefits of yoga

Does a good downward dog or warrior pose help you through a hard week? Host Angela Davis talks with a yoga researcher and a yoga instructor about people turning to yoga during the pandemic to relieve stress and find calm.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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February 18, 2022 4:16 PM

Answering your questions about the Supreme Court

As President Joe Biden prepares to announce his nominee to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, host Angela Davis talks with two constitutional law professors about the nomination and confirmation process, the history and size of the Supreme Court and whether the highest court in the land was designed to reflect the American citizenry or not.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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February 18, 2022 11:08 AM

Adventures in the book trade

Gary Goodman, the semi-retired owner-operator of St. Croix Antiquarian Books in Stillwater, Minn., has a memoir called “The Last Bookseller.” He joins host Angela Davis to talk about the characters and capers of the book business. And, Judith Kissner, the owner-operator of Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge, Minn., weighs in on how the internet and the pandemic have changed the book business.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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February 17, 2022 3:15 PM

Behind the scenes with producer Samantha Matsumoto

Host Angela Davis talks with associate producer Samantha Matsumoto about the making of MPR News with Angela Davis. And, new Cube Critics co-host Aron Woldeslassie makes a special appearance.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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