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March 10, 2020 3:29 PM

What is it like to be a female filmmaker in Minnesota?

Filmmakers Kelly Nathe and Melody Gilbert showed their first films at the Walker Art Center as young women in the 1990s. This weekend, they’re hosting a reunion at the Walker that will celebrate years of work by female filmmakers from around the world, “Women with Vision: Then and Now.” They shared what it’s like to be a woman in the industry, how that’s changed over time, and why they believe female filmmakers still need their own space.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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March 9, 2020 3:13 PM

Critical care doctor on how to protect yourself, others amid COVID-19 outbreak in Minnesota

At the time of this show, two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Minnesota. How do you keep you and your families safe? What about health care workers on the front lines? How do they keep healthy? Dr. Jeff Dichter joined the program to answer questions and reminded listeners to — please, wash your hands.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 9, 2020 3:08 PM

Minnesota spring gardening: Now is the time to start planning, not planting

If all that melting snow and mud has you thinking about what you can plant this spring, you’re not alone. Two master gardeners answer questions on how to prepare for spring gardening.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 6, 2020 2:00 PM

Politics Friday: Biden, Sanders campaigns reflect on Super Tuesday results

The Democratic primary is now down to two – white men in their late 70s. On this edition of Politics Friday with host Mike Mulcahy, we cap off a newsy week as more Democratic presidential candidates drop out of the race leaving Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden.

by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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March 5, 2020 1:31 PM

What help is there for people with hearing loss?

The latest treatments and technology offer new options for people who are experiencing hearing loss.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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March 4, 2020 2:29 PM

Why are older adults more likely to pass along fake news?

Researchers at Princeton and New York universities found that Facebook users 65 and older posted seven times as many articles from fake news websites as did adults under 29.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 2, 2020 3:51 PM

Is intermittent fasting safe for everyone?

Intermittent fasting, or restricting your eating at certain times of the day, has become a huge weight-loss trend. But experts say there are certain people who should not follow this diet. Dietitians Jillian Lampert and Rasa Troup talk about the impacts of intermittent fasting you haven’t heard about.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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March 2, 2020 1:07 PM

What leads to wrongful convictions

A discussion about some of the common factors that can lead to an innocent person being convicted of a crime. They include reliance on jailhouse informants, unreliable eyewitness testimony and false confessions.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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February 28, 2020 12:06 PM

Politics Friday: Super Tuesday is almost here

We’re four days away from Super Tuesday and it’s Minnesota’s chance to vote in the state’s first presidential primary since 1992. On this edition of Politics Friday, we’ll discuss election security and politics ahead of next week’s vote.

by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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February 27, 2020 4:20 AM

Rebroadcast: Could sleep apnea be the reason you’re tired?

Sleep apnea is quite common, but many people have yet to receive a diagnosis. If left untreated, it can cause harm to your heart. A sleep expert joins the program to answer questions about sleep apnea.

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