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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 2, 2023 11:00 AM

Winter Play: Embracing the cold across Minnesota

The only way to survive a Minnesota winter is to find joy in the season. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talks about the unique and fun activities you can only do outside this time of year.

by Dan Kraker, Matthew Alvarez, Kirsti Marohn, Regina Medina and Amy Felegy

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February 1, 2023 2:39 PM

MPR News' Cube Critics on which movies to see and which to skip this awards season

Movie awards season is in full swing. MPR News’ Cube Critics will talk about the movies you need to see and the ones they think you can skip.

by Samantha Matsumoto, Euan Kerr and Nicole Johnson

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January 31, 2023 3:00 PM

Live updates: Angela Davis goes to South Africa

Follow along as Angela Davis visits South Africa.

by Angela Davis

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January 31, 2023 1:02 PM

Meet four local arts leaders giving a voice to underrepresented communities

Guest host Jacob Aloi heads into the studios of artists of color, a queer filmmaker and a curator of Latin American Art. They’re all making the art world more inclusive.

by Jacob Aloi, Danelle Cloutier and Nicole Johnson

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January 31, 2023 12:00 PM

How to manage your relationship with money

Are you having relationship problems with your money? MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about healthy spending habits and emotional spending.

by Chris Farrell, Matthew Alvarez and Nicole Johnson

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January 27, 2023 1:48 PM

How to navigate estrangement and toxic relationships

About 27 percent of American adults say they have cut off contact with a family member, according to one study from Cornell University. Guest host Catharine Richert talks with two psychologists about estrangement and how we can navigate our most complicated relationships with family and friends.

by Catharine Richert, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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January 26, 2023 11:30 AM

Are the risks of sports gambling worth the reward?

The online sports betting industry shows no signs of slowing down. Guest host Chris Farrell talks about the normalization of sports betting, what it means for young adults and their mental health, and the risk of developing a gambling addiction.

by Chris Farrell and Matthew Alvarez

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January 25, 2023 2:00 PM

10 climate lessons we’ve learned in 10 years of Climate Cast

Climate Cast celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. How have climate science, news and solutions evolved since Climate Cast debuted in 2013? This 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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January 23, 2023 5:14 PM

Special: Exploring the 'Future of Us'

MPR News host Tom Crann presents the series “The Future of Us,” which explores how a pandemic, a police murder and a city on fire have changed us and our path forward.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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January 19, 2023 4:45 PM

Nelson Mandela's great-grandson on healing racial divides

MPR News host Angela Davis is headed to South Africa for a tour of the country. Before she goes, she talks with Siyabulela Mandela, the great-grandson of former South African president Nelson Mandela. Siyabulela Mandela is a human rights advocate with a lot to say about racial division and healing.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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