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March 29, 2021 1:15 PM

Air travel is on a rebound

Restless Minnesotans are starting to fly again, emboldened by rising vaccination rates and tempted by cheap fares and expiring vouchers. Host Angela Davis talks to Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler about what to expect if you take to the sky.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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March 26, 2021 2:26 PM

Listeners react to state's COVID-19 vaccine expansion

Gov. Tim Walz spoke on Friday about why the state will be opening up vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans 16 and older. Host Angela Davis and reporter Catharine Richert talked about the announcement and took listener calls.

by Angela Davis and Catharine Richert

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March 25, 2021 7:00 PM

The Warming House co-hosts reflect on winter of isolation and spring of new possibility

The Warming House co-hosts talk to MPR News host Angela Davis about their Sunday radio show, which wraps up this Sunday at 7 p.m.

by Angela Davis

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March 24, 2021 5:18 PM

School counselors on how to support students through a trial and COVID-19

As most Minnesota students now have the option to be back in school for in-person learning, there are still many distractions, like the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Host Angela Davis talked with two school counselors on strategies they’re using with kids who are stressed out or struggling in school.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 24, 2021 2:00 PM

How climate change impacts health

Host Angela Davis talks to MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner and two Minnesota doctors about the health impacts of warm winters, heavy rains, more pollen, wildfire smoke and the other effects of climate change.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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March 23, 2021 2:30 PM

Analyzing jury selection and race in the trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin

What do we know about the people selected for the jury? And how does jury selection in the Chauvin trial compare to other trials, especially in instances where race plays a role? Host Angela Davis will tackle those questions and more.

by Angela Davis

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March 22, 2021 2:32 PM

Utility bills are hitting Minnesotans harder than ever

Host Angela Davis is joined by two guests to talk about the impact of the pandemic and extreme weather on low-income households’ ability to pay utility bills, and what resources are available for Minnesotans who need help.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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March 19, 2021 4:05 PM

Corrections Commissioner Schnell on why Minnesota should consider more early release

Host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell about a new plan to shift the focus from how much time people spend in prison to how they spend that time.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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March 19, 2021 2:14 PM

A look at the ethics of the vaccine rollout

The chaotic vaccine distribution across the country has elicited strong feelings about who should be get the vaccine now and who should wait their turn. Host Angela Davis talks with with two experts about the ethics of vaccine distribution.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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March 19, 2021 5:27 AM

4 questions to help sort through the ethics of getting a COVID vaccine before you’re eligible

Opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine are expanding, but not everyone is eligible yet. Still, people are sometimes finding themselves in situations that might allow them to jump the line. What questions should you consider, according to an ethicist, if you find yourself in a similar circumstance?

by Catharine Richert

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