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November 5, 2019 12:57 PM

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel on her plans, vision for the U

Joan Gabel is the 17th president of the University of Minnesota and the first woman to hold the position. After being on the job for just over four months, she joined Angela Davis in the studio for a conversation about the challenges facing the U of M and her plans for its future.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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November 4, 2019 1:49 PM

What’s next for Water Gremlin?

MPR’s Elizabeth Dunbar shared the latest on Water Gremlin. After that, the conversation turned to slavery’s legacy in Minnesota.

by Tim Nelson, Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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November 1, 2019 12:41 PM

What are you afraid of?

About 1 in 10 Americans has a phobia – some of the more common ones are an intense fear of heights, small spaces, or spiders.. A Mayo Clinic psychologist and someone who has a fear of contamination joined the program to discuss how phobias can impact the way you live and share ways to cope.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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October 30, 2019 11:37 AM

MPR’s Garrett McQueen on the intersection of race and classical music

Each of the hosts at Classical MPR recently made a list of their 10 favorite musical works. Garrett McQueen’s list caught our attention. He joined Angela Davis to talk about the songs he picked, his new podcast and his work to diversify both classical music and public radio.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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October 29, 2019 12:57 PM

What’s on your ballot? Getting ready to vote next Tuesday

Election day is coming up fast. From city council and school board races to school referendums and the debate over trash collection in St. Paul it should be an interesting Nov. 5.

by Julie Siple, Manda Lillie, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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October 28, 2019 2:18 PM

How to fend off the wintertime blues and stay active outside

There are plenty of good ways to avoid the cold weather blues and stay healthy. One of the best ways to keep riding the high of the summer is by continuing to go outside and stay active as you’re able.

by Cody Nelson, Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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October 25, 2019 3:12 PM

Terence Blanchard on the intersections of music and social justice

New Orleans-born jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard is much more than a musician. He uses his craft to create conversations around social justice issues.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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October 24, 2019 5:10 PM

St. Paul comedy troupe wants to challenge ideas about Asian women

A St. Paul comedy troupe has more than humor in mind when it hits the stage. The Funny Asian Women Kollective is out to change the stereotype of Asian women as quiet and meek.

by Megan Burks

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October 24, 2019 1:49 PM

Do you believe?

A record number of teens and young adults reject organized religion. They are part of what researchers call “religious nones.” Listeners called to share why they left organized religious institutions, and local faith leaders explored what the future of Christianity looks like in America.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora