Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Julie Siple and Jo Erickson

Counter Stories: The State of the State address highlights wealth disparities

Gov.Mark Dayton delivers his final annual State of the State Address
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton delivers his final annual State of the State Address in the Minnesota State Capitol House Chamber Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn.
Glen Stubbe | Star Tribune via AP

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

This time, the crew discussed several stories in the news, including DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's State of the State address, and a history of racist coverage at National Geographic.

Featured in this episode are:

• Mary Anne Quiroz, co-director and co-founder of Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center.
• Don Eubanks, assistant professor at Metropolitan State University.
• Anthony Galloway, owner, Umoja Consulting.
• Luz Maria Frias, president & CEO of YWCA Minneapolis.
• Jonathan Blakley, MPR News.

Use the audio player above to listen to the program.