Unsettled Wednesday, then cooler before heating up next week

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From kimchi to kombucha: Hype or healthy habit? 

Kimchi. Kombucha. Yogurt. Sauerkraut. Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for thousands of years but researchers are still trying to understand their potential health benefits.

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about the connection between fermented foods and our health. 

If you grew up eating fermented foods or have added them to your diet, tell us why. 

What questions do you have about fermented foods and your health? Or making them at home? 

Call us during the show at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.  

What can our past tell us about the future of the US?  

A new a five-part historical documentary series from Netflix explores the founding and evolution of American democracy, from the revolutionary years to the end of George Washington’s presidency. It’s called “The American Experiment.” Next time on 1A: hear from the series’ director and a presidential historian on what our country’s founding can tell us about our future.

What happens next to Haitians living here legally under TPS?

The Supreme Court has ruled that more than three hundred and thirty thousand Haitians living here legally under the Temporary Protected Status program can lose their protection and be forced to leave. The country they'd be sent back to is currently roiled by violence, political turmoil, and extreme poverty. What happens now — here, and in Haiti? Next time on 1A.

Wednesday on Minnesota Now, hear from a doctor about how to stay out of the emergency room this summer. Plus, in southern Minnesota, the Rhythm of the River music festival is celebrating 20 years. We'll hear some tunes and talk to an organizer.

The pill bringing a new hope to patients with pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cancer has long been considered a death sentence. But a revolutionary new treatment has been shown to double survival times. One pill a day brings precious new hope for patients. That’s ahead on the next On Point.

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