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January 10, 2022 4:00 PM

COVID takes a toll on college students

Almost two years into the pandemic, many college students are once again deferring a return to campus and taking courses online or living with restrictions on campus. Host Angela Davis talks about how the pandemic has impacted college students.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 6, 2022 1:25 PM

What’s on the menu for 2022?

As the pandemic drags on, most of us are tired of being at home, and we’re especially tired of cooking in our kitchen. What can we do to re-inspire ourselves? There are new gadgets, obscure ingredients and streaming platforms that can reinvigorate your meal plans for 2022. Host Angela Davis finds out more with a food anthropologist and a specialist in teaching kids to cook.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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January 6, 2022 11:39 AM

Ask us anything: The U.S. Constitution

One year ago, insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, some invoking rights protected by the U.S. Constitution as they busted through doors and onto the floor of the congressional chamber. Did they get the Constitution right? Were their actions in keeping with any of the 27 amendments? Did you know there were 27 amendments? It’s OK — you can tell us.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 5, 2022 1:29 PM

Ann Bancroft Foundation inspires big dreams for girls

Ann Bancroft is the first woman to have crossed the ice to reach both the North and South poles. For 25 years, her foundation has also helped Minnesota girls reach their ambitious goals. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Bancroft and the foundation’s new executive director about encouraging a new generation of strong women.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 4, 2022 2:30 PM

How do we cope with a pandemic two years in?

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and a new variant — omicron this time — is upending our lives once again. Angela Davis talks with an infectious disease expert, a child psychologist and a psychologist who studies the way uncertainty affects our minds.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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January 3, 2022 7:45 AM

The psychology of sticking to your goals

Every January, the gym fills up with eager new fitness enthusiasts, closets get emptied, kitchens get rearranged and most people commit to improving themselves or their lives in the new year. And while the commitment is admirable, how do we stick to it and do the work to make healthy change? Host Angela Davis speaks with three experts about the psychology of sticking to your goals.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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December 31, 2021 10:00 AM

The best of 2021 with host Angela Davis

All this week, we’ve been listening back to some of the conversations we’ve had on this show over the past year. MPR News host Angela Davis shared some of the shows that have stood out to her.

by Angela Davis

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December 30, 2021 10:03 PM

Ask Dr. Jon Hallberg (for the last time)

Dr. Jon Hallberg is leaving the radio airwaves, but on Thursday he spent one final hour with MPR News host Tom Crann and answered your medical questions.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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December 29, 2021 4:11 PM

The best of 2021 with producer Samantha Matsumoto

All this week, we’re listening back to some of the conversations we’ve had on this show over the past year. Associate producer Samantha Matsumoto joined MPR News host Angela Davis to share some of the shows that have stood out to her.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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December 28, 2021 9:00 AM

The best of 2021 on MPR News with Angela Davis with producer Maja Beckstrom

All this week, we’re listening back to some of the conversations we’ve had on this show over the past year. This hour, producer Maja Beckstrom joins host Angela Davis to share some of the shows that stood out to her.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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