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The future of abortion access in Minnesota 
What does the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade mean for Minnesotans? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two legal experts and listeners about the implications of last week’s ruling locally and nationally.
Staycations in Minnesota
We all need a break from our routines, but what if far-flung travel isn’t an option? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two Minnesota travel writers about how to find low-cost rest and adventure in all corners of Minnesota. 
More women of color are starting businesses
The number of women of color entrepreneurs is on the rise. In a special episode of the podcast “small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood” co-hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk with the female founders of four Minnesota small businesses about how they managed entrenched barriers and found success.
Meet the team behind The Current's Carbon Sound
The Current launched Carbon Sound on Thursday. The new music stream, website and app is dedicated to celebrating Black musical expression across genres — including hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk and electronica. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with the team behind Carbon Sound.
How have your fathers and father figures shaped you?
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a St. Paul poet and author who has written about fatherhood, and a Twin Cities performer who has served as a mentor and father figure to young artists.
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two Bush fellows who have dedicated their careers to addressing problems within Minnesota’s child welfare and foster care systems.
Chronic stress is burning out more parents 
MPR News host Angela Davis talks about a new report finding two thirds of working parents are showing signs of chronic stress and exhaustion during the pandemic. What’s happening and how can we support burned out parents? 
Talking performing arts with leaders of the Guthrie and the Ordway
After COVID-19 shuttered live performances and left theater seats empty for nearly two years, live theater returned in the Twin Cities in late 2021 and early 2022. But performing arts companies continue to face challenges. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two leaders in Minnesota theater.