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May 19, 2021 4:57 PM

Under one roof: The rise in multigenerational living

Guest host Chris Farrell took a look at the rise in multigenerational living, its relationship to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of this trend on families and society.

by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 18, 2021 5:54 PM

Post-pandemic life in the office: What will our workspaces look like?

Guest host Chris Farrell examined how offices and coworking spaces have adapted throughout the pandemic and what work might look like when employees begin a return to the office.

by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 17, 2021 5:44 PM

Unemployment benefits saw unprecedented expansion during the pandemic. Is the system working?

Critics argue the generous COVID-19 unemployment benefits hinder job growth. Guest host Chris Farrell spoke with two policy experts about whether the unemployment system is working for individuals and the economy.

by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 14, 2021 5:54 PM

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Stopping anti-Asian American hate in Minnesota

A rise in anti-Asian American incidents since the start of the pandemic has made headlines, but Asian Americans have been affected by racism since long before COVID-19. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, Tom Crann hosted a panel discussion on what’s being done to stop anti-Asian American hate in Minnesota.

by Angela Davis, Tom Crann and Rachel Yang

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May 13, 2021 5:50 PM

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Equity in Education

Children of color in Minnesota face some of the worst education disparities in the U.S. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, host Angela Davis spoke with community leaders about how to close the gaps, the obstacles we need to overcome and the reforms we need to realize.

by Angela Davis, Katie Moritz and MPR News Staff

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May 12, 2021 12:15 PM

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Disparities and distrust in BIPOC health care

Minnesota is often celebrated for the quality of our health care, but inequities in access and outcomes persist in Indigenous communities and communities of color. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, host Angela Davis talked to public health advocates and health care providers working to address these racial disparities.

by Angela Davis and Rachel Yang

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May 10, 2021 5:09 PM

Rebroadcast — In Focus presents Locked Out: The path from incarceration to inclusion

A rebroadcast of a conversation presented by MPR News and partner Tech Dump and hosted by Angela Davis about the challenges faced by Minnesota’s formerly incarcerated residents and what we can do as a state to support successful reentry after incarceration.

by Angela Davis and Rachel Yang

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May 7, 2021 2:29 PM

What we learned about mothers during a pandemic

Host Angela Davis talked with two mothers about what it’s been like over the past year for moms as many juggled work and taking care of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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May 6, 2021 4:27 PM

Are you worn down and unfocused? You’re languishing

Many people feel worn down and unfocused after a difficult year. Mental health experts have a name for the feeling — languishing. Host Angela Davis talked to a researcher and a therapist about how to deal with the cumulative toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest and other stresses of the year.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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May 5, 2021 2:13 PM

Life after vaccines: When does 'normal' become possible?

Host Angela Davis talked to two doctors about how to stay safe during the push toward herd immunity to COVID-19. They also explored how getting life back to “normal” during the transitional period after vaccination might be more complicated than it first seems.

by Angela Davis, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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