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July 21, 2021 5:46 PM

COVID-19, academic slide and summer learning

The pandemic derailed nearly everything, including school. From college kids to kindergarteners, last year's effort at remote learning left many students struggling to stay focused and engaged. MPR News guest host Nina Moini speaks with educators about the COVID learning crisis and how families and officials are using these summer months to catch up.

by Nina Moini and Maja Beckstrom

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July 20, 2021 3:05 PM

How millennials fared financially and at work during the pandemic

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, millennials had been dubbed the “unluckiest generation” by some economists. The pandemic may have set them back even further. Guest host Nina Moini talked with two economists and the vice president of a young professionals network about millennials in the workplace.

by Nina Moini and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 19, 2021 5:21 PM

Coping with the current spike in consumer prices

If you looked into buying a car recently, or ordered a piece of furniture that isn’t in stock, you might be exploring public transportation or wondering if that air mattress can get you through to Christmas. Guest host Chris Farrell talks with a financial adviser and an economy expert about navigating the current consumer economy and getting the most out of your money.

by Chris Farrell and Susan Davis

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July 16, 2021 1:30 PM

Hotdish, bánh mì and the foods that connect us to family and culture

As summer tomatoes ripen and farmers’ markets burst with produce, host Angela Davis talks to three writers about how food shapes and expresses our identity.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 15, 2021 11:00 AM

Minnesota becomes first state to stop separating mothers in prison from their newborn babies

A new law will make Minnesota the first state in the country to stop separating mothers in prison from their newborn babies. Host Angela Davis explored the new law and how incarceration can affect entire families.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 14, 2021 5:30 PM

Nature as a healer

When you’re stressed or anxious do you go for a walk in the woods? Or do you garden or kayak? Host Angela Davis talks about the healing benefits of nature with the founder of a nature-based therapeutics program, a holistic health practitioner and therapist who sees clients outdoors.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 13, 2021 2:24 PM

BIPOC, Latinx, POC: How we do — and don’t — identify and why

Host Angela Davis talked with MPR reporter Vicki Adame, two professors and a DEI expert about how terms like “Latinx,” “BIPOC” and “people of color” evolved, what they mean and who does — and doesn’t — use them.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 12, 2021 4:43 PM

The business of hijabs

Host Angela Davis spoke with two Minnesota women who are changing the retail hijab market with their innovative designs. Hilal Ibrahim first made headlines with her medical grade hijab used by health care workers as well as patients. She recently expanded her brand, Henna & Hijabs, to include luxury hijabs available at Nordstrom. Fatima Hussein is a co-founder of Asiya, an active wear brand specializing in modest clothing for active women.

by Susan Davis and Angela Davis

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July 9, 2021 3:31 PM

Ice cream is the taste of Midwest summers. What's your favorite flavor?

Host Angela Davis talked with two Minnesota ice cream shop owners and a dairy science expert about making and eating ice cream, their favorite flavors and why ice cream is the quintessential Minnesota summer treat.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 7, 2021 2:07 PM

How to be safe and considerate in the transition out of COVID-19

Host Angela Davis talks to an infectious disease doctor and an etiquette expert about awkward office hugs, who should still wear a mask around children and other challenges in the new phase of COVID-19.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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