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What we can learn from basic income pilot programs

What we can learn from basic income pilot programs

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the many cities around the nation that have launched guaranteed income pilot programs. The programs guarantee monthly payments to low-income families. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about what they’re learning through these pilot programs.
by Samantha Matsumoto and Angela Davis

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Spam gets some podcast love

Spam gets some podcast love

Three recent episodes of the WNYC podcast "The Experiment" are dedicated to Spam. Cathy Wurzer talks with the podcast producer Gaby Berbey about the global reach of this Minnesota-made favorite and what sparked her interest enough to produce three episodes about it.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Live from Kyiv: Cathy Wurzer speaks with Minnesota native living in Ukrainian capitol

Live from Kyiv: Cathy Wurzer speaks with Minnesota native living in Ukrainian capitol

Joe Whitcomb, a native of Princeton, Minn., lives in Kyiv, Ukraine and connected with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer via cellphone Monday to share his experience in the Ukrainian capitol over the last week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Dr. LaPrincess Brewer on improving heart health in Minnesota's African American community

Dr. LaPrincess Brewer on improving heart health in Minnesota's African American community

Cathy Wurzer talks with Dr. LaPrincess Brewer. She is a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. Her research focuses on solutions for African American Minnesotans who are struggling with cardiovascular disease.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Feeding Our Future closes its doors as FBI investigates alleged fraud

Feeding Our Future closes its doors as FBI investigates alleged fraud

Cathy Wurzer talks with Sahan Journal reporter Joey Peters about the investigation into Minneapolis-based Feeding our Future. They focus on the people involved in the investigation who were — until recently — part of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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After the verdict in the civil rights trial of three former Mpls. police officers

After the verdict in the civil rights trial of three former Mpls. police officers

Three fired Minneapolis police officers were found guilty on all counts Thursday of violating George Floyd's civil rights. MPR News host Angela Davis discusses the verdict, the ramifications and what comes next.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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