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April 27, 2021 2:40 PM

Police reform: What kind of change is possible and how do we get there?

Host Angela Davis talked to policing experts and community leaders about the future of police reform on both the federal and state levels, the types of changes being discussed, and how to make the proposals a reality.

by Angela Davis, Lindsay Guentzel, Maja Beckstrom and Alex Cheng

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April 26, 2021 2:49 PM

After verdict, small businesses eager to welcome customers and rebuild

Host Angela Davis talked with nonprofit leaders and small business owners about recovery on Lake Street and in other districts hit by COVID-19 and last summer’s unrest following George Floyd’s murder. Plus, MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell stopped by to discuss a potential economic rebound in the U.S.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Alex Cheng

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April 22, 2021 1:00 PM

George Floyd and Daunte Wright now part of Minnesota history

Host Angela Davis talks with two historians about the conviction of Derek Chauvin on murder charges and how the killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright raised awareness of inequality and support for police reform nationwide.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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April 21, 2021 10:27 PM

Minnesota's search for a better policing system

How are Black Minnesotans feeling after Chauvin was found guilty on three counts of murder and manslaughter? What steps do we need to take next for meaningful police reform? Host Angela Davis talks about efforts in Minnesota to change a system of policing that has had a disproportionately negative impact on Black Americans.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Lindsay Guentzel

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April 21, 2021 3:18 PM

Unpacking the Chauvin guilty verdict and the federal probe into Minneapolis policing

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two journalists and a legal expert about reaction to the verdict and what comes next.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Lindsay Guentzel

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April 20, 2021 2:40 PM

How community leaders are holding space for healing

The trial of Derek Chauvin and the killing of Daunte Wright have led many Minnesotans to reach out for resources on how to handle the stress and trauma. Host Angela Davis talks with two faith leaders and a Twin Cities writer about healing efforts under way in Minnesota.

by Angela Davis, Alex Cheng and Lindsay Guentzel

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April 19, 2021 10:57 PM

Special coverage: Reaction to Chauvin trial closing arguments

Host Angela Davis talked with law experts and reporters in reaction to closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial. The special coverage included the last part of the defense's closing arguments ahead of the prosecution's rebuttal.

by Angela Davis, Lindsay Guentzel and Maja Beckstrom

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April 16, 2021 6:23 PM

Self-care break: Entertainment and music picks for the week ahead

Host Angela Davis talks about entertainment and music with Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown, co-hosts of hip-hop and R&B show The Message on The Current.

by Angela Davis

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April 16, 2021 5:28 PM

Talking about race with the youngest people in our lives

The trial of Derek Chauvin has sparked many conversations in Minnesota about racism. Host Angela Davis talks with Dianne Haulcy, host of the new “Early Risers” podcast from MPR and Little Moments Count, about exploring race and racism with the youngest people in our lives.

by Angela Davis

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April 15, 2021 3:00 PM

Chauvin trial reaction: ‘Victim-blaming’ and an international perspective

All eyes are on Minnesota as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder and manslaughter trial continues. Host Angela Davis talks to a reporter with international ties about what the world is seeing, then asks two experts how “victim-blaming” played a role in how George Floyd has been portrayed during the trial.

by Angela Davis

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