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May 25, 2021 2:26 PM

Continuing the conversation: How George Floyd changed us

A year after George Floyd was murdered, Angela Davis continues to explore how his death changed us with a community healer, an MPR reporter and listeners.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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May 24, 2021 8:39 AM

Special report: Host Angela Davis explores how George Floyd changed us

As we mark a year since George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, host Angela Davis reflects on how he changed us — a special broadcast heard on public radio stations across the country.

by Angela Davis and Megan Burks

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May 21, 2021 5:30 PM

Will Steger’s climate journey closes out Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

The documentary “After Antarctica” follows Will Steger’s journey as a polar explorer and dissects the changes to the planet’s polar regions over the years. Guest host Chris Farrell spoke with Steger and director Tasha Van Zandt about the film and climate change.

by Chris Farrell and Lindsay Guentzel

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May 21, 2021 4:25 PM

Under new management: The $1.5 billion sale of the Timberwolves and Lynx

Glen Taylor sold the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx to Alex Rodriguez and former Walmart chief executive Marc Lore for $1.5 billion. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the potential effects of the sale and the value of sports franchises to regional identity and the economy.

by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 20, 2021 5:01 PM

Looking for the heart of your community? Check out the library

During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have served as lifelines for individuals and communities in need of support and connection. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the role of libraries today and the social services they provide in Minnesota and across the U.S.

by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 19, 2021 4:57 PM

Under one roof: The rise in multigenerational living

Guest host Chris Farrell took a look at the rise in multigenerational living, its relationship to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of this trend on families and society.

by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 18, 2021 5:54 PM

Post-pandemic life in the office: What will our workspaces look like?

Guest host Chris Farrell examined how offices and coworking spaces have adapted throughout the pandemic and what work might look like when employees begin a return to the office.

by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 17, 2021 5:44 PM

Unemployment benefits saw unprecedented expansion during the pandemic. Is the system working?

Critics argue the generous COVID-19 unemployment benefits hinder job growth. Guest host Chris Farrell spoke with two policy experts about whether the unemployment system is working for individuals and the economy.

by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 14, 2021 5:54 PM

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Stopping anti-Asian American hate in Minnesota

A rise in anti-Asian American incidents since the start of the pandemic has made headlines, but Asian Americans have been affected by racism since long before COVID-19. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, Tom Crann hosted a panel discussion on what’s being done to stop anti-Asian American hate in Minnesota.

by Angela Davis, Tom Crann and Rachel Yang

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May 13, 2021 5:50 PM

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Equity in Education

Children of color in Minnesota face some of the worst education disparities in the U.S. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, host Angela Davis spoke with community leaders about how to close the gaps, the obstacles we need to overcome and the reforms we need to realize.

by Angela Davis, Katie Moritz and MPR News Staff

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