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Healthy lake, happy swimmers
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, host Angela Davis talks with a lake ecologist and MPR’s environmental reporter about the health of Minnesota lakes and how we can protect them. 
What causes gun violence and how can we stop it? 
Gun violence is on the rise in the Twin Cities and across the country. Host Angela Davis talks with a criminologist and the director of the Office of Violence Prevention for the city of Minneapolis about what might be driving the dramatic rise and how to stop it. 
Radio Camp 2021: Youth staying resilient and fighting for change in trying times
From teen activists to sports players and the youngest member ever elected to St. Paul’s City Council, 16 students from diverse background showcase stories of youth empowering each other and making changes in their lives and communities — through inspiring, sound-rich radio storytelling.
Teens participating in MPR's Radio Camp share what they've learned
This year 16 students from around the state learned to make radio. Host Angela Davis meets them and learns all about their personal stories as well as their audio stories. Plus, senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins us as he does most Mondays to explain why the current trend of people quitting their jobs may be good news for the economy.
Let's go thrifting! Discover the history and fun of buying secondhand
Every generation thinks they discovered thrifting. It’s an inexpensive way to express yourself, and it supports your community. But the history of secondhand shopping is more complicated than you might think. 
The Twin Cities is bulging with trash. What can be done?
Four metro landfills are set to expand, and Minnesota is not on track to meet ambitious goals for reducing waste and increasing recycling rates. Host Angela Davis talks to trash and recycling experts about possible ways to shrink our garbage problem.
What you need to know about ticks, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry
Angela Davis spoke with a vector-borne illness expert and an entomologist about what Minnesotans need to know about ticks and mosquitoes this summer.
Author Michelle Singletary on managing your money during times of crisis
Host Angela Davis talks to Michelle Singletary, award-winning author, Washington Post columnist and frequent commentator on CNN and other national news networks about her latest book, “What to Do With Your Money When Crisis Hits.”