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January 25, 2022 9:20 AM

Child-free by choice: Why more people are deciding not to have children

More people say they don’t plan on having children, and they are making that decision for a variety of reasons, from climate change to simply not wanting kids. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a sociology professor and an author about why more people are choosing not to have children.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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January 24, 2022 3:35 PM

How to spend less when everything costs more

We’re paying about 90 cents more per gallon of gas compared to a year ago. Inflation hit 7 percent last year overall, affecting everything from food to furniture. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with personal finance experts about how to save money when consumer goods cost more.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 20, 2022 1:42 PM

Can we help kids learn to love math?

Math performance on standardized tests has been dropping for years and worsened during the pandemic. As the state of Minnesota prepares to revise its math standards for the first time since 2007, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with math educators about the importance of numeracy and how to help children love and understand math.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 20, 2022 12:04 PM

Is the pandemic causing us to behave badly?

The prolonged stress, uncertainty and grief of the pandemic is making people angry — and some of them are taking it out in public. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the increase in pandemic bad behavior with a New York Times journalist. And she talks about the causes of our anger and how to better manage it with a psychologist and an advice columnist.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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January 19, 2022 2:18 PM

How to strengthen your relationship during the pandemic

MPR News guest host Twila Dang talks with a relationships and dating writer and a marriage and family therapist about navigating love and strengthening our relationships during the pandemic.

by Twila Dang and Samantha Matsumoto

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January 18, 2022 3:34 PM

When housing costs soar, Minnesota tenants and homebuyers get creative

As the cost of shelter goes up, some people are turning to alternative ways to afford the roof over their head. MPR News guest host Twila Dang talks with experts involved with land trusts and housing cooperatives and takes listener calls about creative ideas for alternatives to rising rents and mortgages.

by Twila Dang and Maja Beckstrom

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January 14, 2022 2:33 PM

How to protect yourself from scams

Scams cost Americans serious money. In 2021, Americans lost about $30 billion to scam calls. And in 2020, they lost $56 billion to identity fraud. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with two experts about scams, how they affect older adults and how to avoid them.

by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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January 13, 2022 1:45 PM

The benefits of having and being a mentor

During the isolation of the pandemic, mentors provide an important connection for children and young people. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about how caring adults can help young people navigate life and get through college.

by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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January 11, 2022 1:05 PM

What if we canceled student loan debt?

President Joe Biden has once again extended the pandemic pause on federal student loan payments – this time until May 1. But the pause has reignited the debate on what to do about student loans. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about the debate on student loan debt and whether canceling debt is the best way to address the student debt crisis.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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January 11, 2022 11:23 AM

When it comes to vaccines, is it time to abandon the carrot for the stick?

Is it time to start taking things away from people who resist vaccination? What would happen if the unvaccinated were denied access to airline flights, restaurants, cruises, sports or school events? Some researchers think depriving resisters probably won't persuade most to get the shot — but will it persuade enough of them to the benefit of all?

by Susan Davis and Kerri Miller

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