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June 8, 2021 3:18 PM

Talking farming with Minnesota farmers of color

Host Angela Davis spoke with a Somali American farmer, a Hmong farmer and one of the state's assistant agriculture commissioners about the experiences of farmers of color and the barriers they face.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 7, 2021 2:07 PM

What Naomi Osaka can teach us about athletes and mental health

Host Angela Davis talks to a journalist, a sports psychologist and a former collegiate tennis coach about Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Maja Beckstrom

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June 4, 2021 5:20 AM

Your summer entertainment to-do list: bike and kayak tours, live music and more

As our masks come off and the sun comes out, we're planning our post-pandemic summer. Host Angela Davis asked tour guides and a couple of hosts from The Current for their recommendations for things to do and see.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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June 3, 2021 3:50 PM

Education leaders talk about where Minnesota schools go from here

Host Angela Davis talks about educational equity, teacher morale, learning recovery and more with new Education Commissioner Heather Mueller and Robbinsdale interim superintendent Stephanie Burrage who starts as deputy commissioner in June.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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June 1, 2021 4:46 PM

Headaches, jaw pain, soreness: How the pandemic has taken a toll on our bodies

Improper work-from-home setups, a more sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and stress are some of the many reasons that people may be feeling more pain during the pandemic. Host Angela Davis spoke with a pain specialist, a music therapist and a holistic health practitioner about what we can do about it.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 1, 2021 1:18 PM

Talking farming with Field Work podcast hosts

Host Angela Davis talks with farmers Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora about sustainable agriculture and the third season of their podcast Field Work

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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May 31, 2021 2:19 PM

Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities hires new CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities recently announced Pat Sukhum will become its new CEO in June. Sukhum has been involved with the organization for more than 20 years. Host Angela Davis spoke with Sukhum about the importance of mentoring and his vision for the organization.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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May 28, 2021 2:41 PM

Minnesota looks to address disparities in outdoor recreation

Minnesota is known for its natural beauty and many outdoor recreation opportunities. But there are disparities in who has access to outdoor spaces and who feels welcomed in outdoor recreation. Host Angela Davis talked with two outdoor activists who are trying to create more outdoor recreation opportunities for people of color.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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May 27, 2021 2:41 PM

In Focus: George Floyd's legacy and impact

A year has passed since George Floyd’s murder. Host Angela Davis led a conversation with community leaders, memory keepers and activists working to maintain his legacy in our communities and beyond.

by Angela Davis, Rachel Yang and MPRNews Staff

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May 26, 2021 4:07 PM

Former Minneapolis mayors reflect on one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder

Three former Minneapolis mayors join guest host Brandt Williams for a conversation about the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and where the city goes from here.

by Brandt Williams and Marcheta Fornoff

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