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Why does buying groceries feel so painful?
Many families even take on credit and dip into their savings to pay for groceries, according to a recent report from the Urban Institute. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talked about inflation and grocery prices.
The value of vacation in 2024
Are you burned out? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the value of vacation. Davis’ guests helped us understand the need to unplug from work, how managers can support time off and how you can learn how to rest.
Coping with more rain and storms in a warming climate
With climate warming, when it rains it really pours. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minnesota commerce commissioner and the state climate director about why we’re seeing an increase in intense rain and violent storms and how we can prepare for and prevent damage from floods, wind and hail.
Analysts on presidential debate and recent Supreme Court moves
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with legal and political analysts about the fallout from Thursday’s presidential debate and the significance of the newest Supreme Court decisions.
The high cost of medical whistleblowing
MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with University of Minnesota bioethicist Carl Elliott about his new book, “The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No.”
Healthy feet are happy feet
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a podiatrist about what shoes to avoid, how to prevent and treat common foot problems and why ‘toe yoga’ and barefoot walking are good for you.
The stage is set for a Biden, Trump debate. What they say could have implications on an already tight race
Are you ready for a Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential debate? It’s only June, but this week brings the first head-to-head showdown. MPR News guest host Brian Bakst and his guests talk about whether debates offer voters substance or are more just for show. 
A look backstage: Inside the lives of DJs
MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two women who are professional DJs. Companies, sports teams, families and non-profit leaders hire them to plan music for events and get the party going.
Why are so many Americans leaving church?  
Millions of Americans are leaving church in what some call the “great de-churching.” MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about where they’re going and what’s behind the historic exodus from Christian congregations.