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MPR News with Angela Davis

Angela Davis MPR News Podcast
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Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays at 9 a.m. Call us at 651-227-6000.

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Can downtowns come back from COVID-19 better and more inclusive?

Can downtowns come back from COVID-19 better and more inclusive?

Downtowns took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic as many people shifted to remote work and embraced new habits. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how cities in greater Minnesota are trying to bring the people back and create vibrant and inclusive town centers.
by Catharine Richert, Maja Beckstrom and Matthew Alvarez

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What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite songs

What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite songs

Hearing your favorite song can put you in a great mood and get you ready for your day. But what is happening in your brain when you listen to music? Guest host Catharine Richert spoke about the healing power of our favorite songs, and how music is connected to mental health.
by Catharine Richert and Samantha Matsumoto

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How employee-owned companies address inequities and help workers build wealth

How employee-owned companies address inequities and help workers build wealth

Some companies are allowing their employees to become owners in the company, through models like co-ops or employee stock ownership plans. Guest host Chris Farrell talks with three experts about employee ownership, and what it looks like in Minnesota.
by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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Are you avoiding the news? Why news fatigue and avoiding the news matters

Are you avoiding the news? Why news fatigue and avoiding the news matters

Does the news leave you feeling overwhelmed and depressed? You’re not alone. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a journalist and a researcher about why more people are avoiding the news, why it matters and what to do about it.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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What our teeth say about class, beauty standards and health care in the U.S.

What our teeth say about class, beauty standards and health care in the U.S.

Who can and cannot access oral health care in our country and why are Americans so obsessed with perfect pearly whites? MPR News host Angela Davis talks to a journalist and two dentists who focus on oral public health and access to dental care.
by Angela Davis, Matthew Alvarez and Samantha Matsumoto

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How social media has changed us

How social media has changed us

From “echo chambers” to “comparison quicksand,” social media has changed the way we communicate and think of ourselves and others. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about social media’s impact on everything from political conversations to teen friendships.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Samantha Matsumoto

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No Excuses: Race and reckoning at a Chicago charter school

No Excuses: Race and reckoning at a Chicago charter school

A new documentary from American Public Media explores how a Chicago charter school that promised low-income students better access to college began to reconsider its hyper-strict, “no excuses” approach.
by MPR News Staff

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How Minnesota shaped mall culture

How Minnesota shaped mall culture

As the Mall of America marks its 30th anniversary, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the mall’s vice president and a design critic about the history and evolution of indoor shopping malls.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Demystifying migraines and headaches

Demystifying migraines and headaches

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two neurologists about the latest research into how to prevent and treat migraines and other headaches and why some people get lingering headaches after COVID-19.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Standing in Two Worlds: Native American College Diaries

Standing in Two Worlds: Native American College Diaries

U.S. government boarding schools were once used to erase Indigenous culture and force assimilation. In a new documentary from American Public Media, meet three Indigenous college students who are using their college education to strengthen ties to their Native roots and support their people.
by Sasha Aslanian

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