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Power Pairs: Listen to a new series featuring prominent Minnesotans in a close relationship. Maybe they're siblings, a married couple or best friends. You may know of them separately but they reveal a whole new side of themselves when Angela Davis sits them down together. Listen to the interviews here .

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February 17, 2023 12:00 PM

Rebroadcast: 10 years of Climate Cast

Climate Cast with Paul Huttner debuted 10 years ago on MPR News. Hear how the climate has changed in the last decade and how that’s affecting climate news, solutions and science. A rebroadcast of the 10th anniversary Climate Cast special takes a glance back and a look forward with an expert panel of climate scientists and communicators.

by Paul Huttner, Kelly Gordon and Nicole Johnson

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February 15, 2023 2:41 PM

Meet MPR News reporters Alex Cipolle, Sam Stroozas and Feven Gerezgiher

Learn more about the stories MPR News reporters cover and what shaped them into journalists with MPR News host Angela Davis.

by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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February 14, 2023 2:27 PM

Meet MPR newscasters Perry Finelli, John Wanamaker and Phil Picardi

Meet the people behind the mic. MPR News Host Angela Davis goes behind the scenes with MPR newscasters, Phil Picardi, John Wanamaker and Perry Finelli.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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February 13, 2023 3:30 PM

How to love yourself tenderly and fiercely

MPR host Angela Davis talks about your most important relationship – the one you have with yourself. A therapist and a self-compassion expert join Davis to chat about what self-love is, what self-compassion isn’t and how to overcome beliefs like, “I’m not worth it.”

by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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February 13, 2023 3:19 PM

What's your salary? Pay transparency could help close the wage gap

How many people know how much money you make? Advocates for pay transparency say it can help close the pay equity gap. At 9 a.m. Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the pros and cons of putting your paycheck in the spotlight.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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February 8, 2023 1:29 PM

North Star Journey points to local Black history

MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with MPR News editor Brandt Williams about Black history in the Twin Cities. They share stories from North Star Journey, a celebration of communities in Minnesota and the champions who are doing the work that MPR should be bringing a voice to on the radio.

by Angela Davis, Brandt Williams and Danelle Cloutier

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February 7, 2023 12:08 PM

A wholesome approach to heart health for American Heart Month

How’s your heart? Is it weighing heavy or are you having physical symptoms. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits how to sleep better, how to forgive someone and why there are racial disparities in heart health.

by Angela Davis

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February 7, 2023 12:00 PM

Two Black Minnesota police chiefs on what went wrong with policing in Memphis

Calls for police reform have stepped up again after Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten last month by officers in Memphis. MPR News Host Angela Davis talks about the future of policing with two Black Minnesota police chiefs, Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges and Eagan Police Chief Roger New.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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February 6, 2023 12:47 PM

Economic update: New jobs, tech layoffs and European strikes

MPR News’ senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joined MPR News host Angela Davis to explain the jaw-dropping increase in jobs, the layoff trend in the tech industry and what’s behind the civil servant strikes in Europe.

by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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February 3, 2023 2:29 PM

Angela Davis reflects on South Africa trip

MPR News host Angela Davis spent a week and a half touring South Africa with a group of public radio listeners. She reflects on the trip, and shares voices and stories of the South Africans she met along the way.

by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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