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The power of poetry: Junauda Petrus, the new Poet Laureate of Minneapolis
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47:18MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the power of poetry with Junauda Petrus, the newly appointed Poet Laureate for the city of Minneapolis. She says poetry is “soul medicine” that can unite us in our shared humanity. Guest: Junauda Petrus is the recently appointed Poet Laureate for the city of Minneapolis. She is an author, playwright, filmmaker…
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What you need to know about bird flu
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47:00If you’ve shopped for eggs at the grocery store recently, you probably noticed the low inventory and high prices. Bird flu is largely to blame. The virus that causes bird flu has been spreading widely among wild birds, poultry, cows and other animals. It’s infected nearly 70 people in the U.S. since April of 2024 and killed one person. MPR News hos…
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How President Trump is reshaping transgender people’s rights
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47:05In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has enacted a series of executive orders that significantly reshape transgender rights in the United States, sparking debate among lawmakers and advocates across the country. From restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors to moving to ban transgender military workers — what do these changes mean for ci…
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How President Trump is expanding the powers of the presidency
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45:46Just a few weeks into his new administration, President Donald Trump has issued a blizzard of executive actions. Sweeping orders from the White House have included a federal spending freeze, massive federal layoffs, gutting the United States Agency for International Development and ending birthright citizenship. A question many people are asking is…
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The power of film music in storytelling
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32:07Can you think of music that turned a good movie into a great one? Music composed for a film helps the script tell its story. It can reflect the pacing of a scene, emphasize a moment in the plot or build tension within the characters and their dialogue. When done right, it can strike a chord with the audience — making emotions stronger, deeper and s…
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Wellness Wednesday mental health highlights
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35:41Talking about mental health can be difficult but it can help us understand some of the challenges and possible treatments. MPR News host Angela Davis shares some of her memorable conversations about mental health.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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Sold a Story is changing how schools teach kids to read
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34:38The podcast Sold a Story explores how a generation of children has been taught to read based on a flawed idea. The consequences can be seen in the lives of millions of struggling students across the country. Over a third of Minnesota fourth graders cannot read at a basic level, according to scores released last month by the National Assessment of E…
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Savoring the Twin Cities: Inside tips on where to eat, drink and discover hidden gems
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34:00 If you consider yourself a foodie, you’re in the right place. The restaurant scene in the Twin Cities feels like it’s always evolving, with new spots popping up, old favorites holding strong and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a food reporter from The Minnesota Star Tribune who has been on the front line…
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Minneapolis to Montgomery: The Police and Black Men Project
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46:35MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests continue the conversation about the Minneapolis Police Department and an ambitious effort led by the Police and Black Men Project.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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Minneapolis police, Black men find common ground in Alabama’s past
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54:00The Minneapolis Police Department has spent a lot of time in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It’s operating under a court-ordered agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights after investigators in 2022 found a pattern of racism in Minneapolis policing that violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act. In late December, MPD …
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David Brancaccio on rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires
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46:01Last month, wildfires swept down from the hills around Los Angeles and blazed through entire city neighborhoods. Neary 17,000 buildings were destroyed, including the home of David Brancaccio. Brancaccio, the host of Marketplace Morning Report, is one of tens of thousands of people affected, who now face the uncertainty of recovery. What will insura…
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MPR News host Angela Davis talks with retired professional soccer player, Tony Sanneh, about the programs his foundation has developed to empower young people to become the best version of themselves. Guest: Tony Sanneh is a retired professional soccer player and the founder and CEO of The Sanneh Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in St. Pa…
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The effects of the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back DEI initiatives
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46:56Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Why is DEI getting ditched? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the moves President Donald Trump has taken to dismantle the federal government’s diversity and inclusion programs, what these programs do and how some private companies have responded. Guests: James Burroughs is the senior vice president o…
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Plastic is everywhere, from synthetic clothing to take-out food containers. Now we know it’s also in our bodies. MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with a doctor and a researcher about microplastics and human health.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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How the Trump administration is altering U.S. immigration policy
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48:12In a wave of orders issued during the first week of his presidency, President Donald Trump started fulfilling his campaign promise to reshape how the U.S. approaches immigration. MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about the immigration directives and their impacts.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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The economics of being single: the financial trade-offs of living solo
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47:44MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about living solo — how singles are rethinking their finances and redefining the way they live in a world that seems like it’s catered to couples.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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Talking Sense: How does news media contribute to political polarization?
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47:38MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about how the news media contributes to political polarization by stoking mistrust and reinforcing stereotypes.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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The link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
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47:09MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory calling for expanding the warning label on alcohol to link it to an increased risk for some cancers.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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20 years On Air: The Current’s impact on Minnesota music
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47:45MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with some of the voices behind Minnesota Public Radio’s alternative music station, The Current, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this week.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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The latest developments in the negotiations for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
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47:48MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the latest developments in the negotiations for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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St. Paul City Council reflects on a historic year: ‘Ten toes down, shoulder to shoulder’
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1:00:51One year ago, St. Paul made history when it became the first major city in the U.S. to install an all-female city council. Just as remarkable: This group also makes up the youngest and most racially diverse council since St. Paul incorporated in 1854. Six of its seven members are women of color. All are 40 or younger. Related Links From Talking Sen…
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Climate change and how to address it
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47:04The Earth’s hottest year in recorded history was 2024. The previous hottest year was 2023. MPR News guest host Emily Bright and her guests talk about climate change and possible ways to address it.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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As Legislature prepares for new session, rifts between parties show a partisan divide
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49:35The Minnesota Legislature will gavel-in a new session on Jan. 14 at noon, and MPR’s politics team is at the Capitol to cover it all. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the 2025 legislative session.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Twin Cities rapper and mindfulness instructor who says yoga saved his life.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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January is national Mentoring Month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how a mentor can support, guide and open opportunities for people of all ages.द्वारा Minnesota Public Radio
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