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January 18, 2023 11:01 AM

How to avoid and cope with falls and other winter injuries

MPR News with Angela Davis talks with an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist about winter injuries, from walking on the sidewalk to skiing down the slopes. We’ll talk about what to do if you slip or fall and when to seek medical help.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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January 16, 2023 4:00 PM

Alan Page brings back 'Testify' exhibit to spark conversations on race

Alan Page is again sharing his popular and provocative exhibit of African American art and artifacts with the public. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the former Minnesota Supreme Court justice and his daughter about the importance of remembering America’s painful racist history.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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January 16, 2023 3:11 PM

'We were living through the opposite of grace'. Obama’s former speechwriter reflects on time White House.

MPR News with Angela Davis revisits a conversation host Angela Davis had with President Barack Obama’s former speechwriter Cody Keenan. In his new book, Keenan takes readers inside a pivotal 10-day period in Obama’s presidency.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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January 12, 2023 11:30 AM

Automakers are charged up, but are you ready to buy an EV?

Electric cars have been slowly rolling into the market for years, but now the big automakers are getting in the game. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the future of buying or renting an electric vehicle and what’s available in the market right now.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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January 11, 2023 1:00 PM

In Focus: COVID learning loss in Minnesota schools

The pandemic made learning harder for many students, but we see evidence that it accelerated learning loss for students who were behind in school even before COVID-19 disrupted schools. In a rebroadcast from our In Focus conversation series, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with educators about what is being done to help kids catch up.

by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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January 10, 2023 2:31 PM

'Losing is learning': Life lessons from an iconic Minneapolis basketball coach

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with longtime high school basketball coach Larry McKenzie about mentorship, motivation and high school athletics.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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January 9, 2023 10:00 AM

How to spot modern scam techniques, from fake remote jobs to check fraud

Scams are getting harder to spot, and more young adults are becoming victims. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how you can identify the latest scams from fake checks to fake jobs.

by Angela Davis, Matthew Alvarez and Nicole Johnson

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January 5, 2023 11:00 AM

What do you want to change about your life in 2023?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a behavioral researcher and a health and wellness coach about how to make change easier by shifting our mindset, picking realistic and inspiring goals and using tips from psychology to stay motivated.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 4, 2023 11:15 AM

Thoughts on treating the rise of substance use disorders, addiction in Minnesota

Addiction is at an all-time high in the United States. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Minnesota peer support network specifically for nurses struggling with substance use. And we’ll also hear from a group that is working to expand access to treatment using telehealth.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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January 3, 2023 11:00 AM

Substance Use & New Paths to Recovery

Call to Mind host Kimberly Adams shares “Substance Use & New Paths to Recovery.” The special broadcast from American Public Media explores substance use disorders in the United States.

by Jessica Bari

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