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August 20, 2021 11:00 AM

How do we make more affordable housing?

Housing prices have soared over the past year. But the lack of affordable housing is a persistent problem in the U.S. How can we break that cycle?

by Chris Farrell and Kelly Gordon

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August 19, 2021 11:30 AM

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on the labor market

Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, joined guest host Chris Farrell to talk about the labor market, inflation and the state of the economy in the Upper Midwest.

by Chris Farrell, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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August 18, 2021 1:52 PM

How agriculture is coping with this summer’s drought

For farmers, the summer of 2021 is the best of times and the worst of times. Big farms that plant corn and soybeans are coping with the drought. But it’s a different story for small growers.

by Chris Farrell, Rachel Yang and Alex Cheng

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August 17, 2021 11:54 AM

The #FreeBritney effect: Conservatorships under scrutiny

The #FreeBritney movement has highlighted the immense power that court-ordered guardians wield over their wards and raised alarms about the potential for abuse. Guest host Chris Farrell examined guardianships and conservatorships and explored steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of exploitation.

by Chris Farrell, Ariana Rosas and Alex Cheng

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August 16, 2021 1:02 PM

Tackling inequality with basic income initiatives

Universal basic income and many of its derivatives have gained traction over the last few years. Guest host Chris Farrell talked with two experts about the benefits of these programs, challenges and lessons learned.

by Chris Farrell and Ariana Rosas

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August 13, 2021 3:01 PM

As COVID surges once again, how are you making decisions about safety?

The latest spike in COVID-19 cases may mean that many people are once again making decisions about social gatherings, where to wear masks and whether to travel. Guest host Nina Moini spoke with public health officials about how to make these decisions using the latest guidance and explored how all of this decision-making is affecting our mental health with a psychologist.

by Samantha Matsumoto and Nina Moini

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August 12, 2021 2:40 PM

Speeding and reckless driving have increased since the pandemic. Why?

So far in 2021 there have been nearly one-third more traffic fatalities in Minnesota compared to 2020. Officials say that’s in large part because of an increase in speeding and reckless driving. Guest host Nina Moini talks about what’s behind the increase and what we can do about it.

by Samantha Matsumoto and Nina Moini

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August 11, 2021 2:00 PM

Can the BWCA survive its own popularity?

More people are visiting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota than ever before while development, fires and other climate change agents are getting closer every year.

by Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

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August 10, 2021 9:41 PM

Returning land to Native Americans

Native Americans currently control only a fraction of the land once set aside for them in treaties with the United States government. MPR host Dan Kraker talks about how land was lost, what it means and efforts to return millions of acres to Native American tribes.

by Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

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August 9, 2021 1:00 PM

Should Minnesota prepare for climate migration?

It’s been a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves in Minnesota. But it’s been worse out west. That’s why some Californians are moving here. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talks about climate migration within the United States.

by Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

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