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November 16, 2021 12:56 PM

Disrupting domestic violence

Violence in the home increased during the pandemic. Why? What can be done? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with violence prevention advocates who help survivors heal and abusers change.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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November 15, 2021 12:30 PM

How an equitable economic recovery benefits us all

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the economy, but economic recovery has been strong in 2021. As the economy recovers, it’s crucial for the Twin Cities to close the economic opportunity gap, according to a new report released by the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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November 12, 2021 12:07 PM

Raising a gender expansive child

Host Angela Davis talks about how to support gender expansive children with teacher Tom Rademacher, who wrote a new book about what he’s learned raising his nonbinary art-nerd kid, a pediatrician who leads a gender health program and a nonbinary young adult who works with nonbinary teens.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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November 11, 2021 11:38 AM

What does 'Thank you for your service' mean to veterans?

The nature of service is complicated. It can be inspiring and life-defining — but also traumatic. What do we mean when we say this phrase to a military veteran? What do veterans hear when that phrase greets them in public, or in private?

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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November 10, 2021 10:20 AM

What does it mean to have long-haul COVID?

Early studies show that anywhere between 10 and 30 percent of COVID-19 patients will experience long COVID symptoms. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with two doctors about long-haul COVID — what we know about the condition and how to treat it.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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November 9, 2021 2:12 PM

Can we fix child care?

Child care costs more than the mortgage for some parents, if they can even find it. Host Angela Davis talks about how the pandemic is straining the already struggling child care sector and whether a boost in public funding could support providers and bring down the cost for parents.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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November 8, 2021 11:14 AM

Women are unhappy. What can we do about it?

A recent Gallup poll found that a record low percentage of women say they are satisfied with the treatment of women in society. Host Angela Davis explores gender disparities in Minnesota and how to address them.

by Angela Davis, Mary Ellen Ritter and Samantha Matsumoto

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November 5, 2021 12:40 PM

Beer, wine and spirits in Minnesota

The pandemic sent alcohol sales through the roof. So what are we drinking? As you gear up for Thanksgiving and beyond we help you navigate the crowded landscape that is libations in Minnesota.

by Chris Farrell and Susan Davis

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November 4, 2021 12:13 PM

Grieving a death during the pandemic

The pandemic has forced us to grieve differently. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about how mourning rituals are changing and how we’re remembering loved ones who are gone.

by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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November 3, 2021 12:09 PM

Election 2021: Hearing your thoughts on the election results

Voters in the Twin Cities turned out in strong numbers to weigh in on city council, mayoral, schools board races and more. MPR News host Angela Davis recaps the election results and hears analysis on what the results mean for Minnesota.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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