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July 7, 2021 12:01 PM

Zoomtopia brings together artists with disabilities

At 11. . . Host Angela Davis welcomes beloved Minnesota playwright and story-teller Kevin Kling into the studio as her first in-person guest since before the pandemic began. They’ll talk about how Kevin spent his quarantine and his role as the narrator in the online interactive performance piece called Zoomtopia. This extravaganza includes music and songs and poetry and visuals and was created by the artists of Interact, St. Paul’s community of artists with disabilities.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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July 6, 2021 5:30 PM

Making and keeping friends as pandemic restrictions lift

The past year had an impact on our relationships, including friendships. As we enter a new phase of the pandemic, many people are reconnecting with old friends — and looking to make new ones.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 2, 2021 3:19 PM

St. Paul mayor, local alums talk historically Black colleges, universities

Host Angela Davis talks with four local graduates of historically Black colleges and universities.

by Angela Davis

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July 2, 2021 1:56 PM

We want candy!

It’s summer and time to talk about treats. First up: candy! Is there anything more nostalgic than sweets? What’s the taste of your childhood? Host Angela Davis talks about the 10-cent Hershey bar she remembers as a kid and asks a candy historian and two local candy-makers about everything candy.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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June 30, 2021 4:54 PM

Minnesota’s eviction moratorium is coming to an end. Now what?

Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill to phase out the statewide eviction moratorium. Host Angela Davis spoke with the state housing commissioner and a researcher who has extensively studied evictions.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 30, 2021 1:10 PM

Healthy lake, happy swimmers

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, host Angela Davis talks with a lake ecologist and MPR’s environmental reporter about the health of Minnesota lakes and how we can protect them.

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June 29, 2021 12:45 PM

What causes gun violence and how can we stop it?

Gun violence is on the rise in the Twin Cities and across the country. Host Angela Davis talks with a criminologist and the director of the Office of Violence Prevention for the city of Minneapolis about what might be driving the dramatic rise and how to stop it.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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June 28, 2021 11:00 AM

Radio Camp 2021: Youth staying resilient and fighting for change in trying times

From teen activists to sports players and the youngest member ever elected to St. Paul’s City Council, 16 students from diverse background showcase stories of youth empowering each other and making changes in their lives and communities — through inspiring, sound-rich radio storytelling.

by MPR News Staff

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June 25, 2021 1:23 PM

Teens participating in MPR's Radio Camp share what they've learned

This year 16 students from around the state learned to make radio. Host Angela Davis meets them and learns all about their personal stories as well as their audio stories. Plus, senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins us as he does most Mondays to explain why the current trend of people quitting their jobs may be good news for the economy.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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June 25, 2021 12:50 PM

Let's go thrifting! Discover the history and fun of buying secondhand

Every generation thinks they discovered thrifting. It’s an inexpensive way to express yourself, and it supports your community. But the history of secondhand shopping is more complicated than you might think.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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