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Talking Sense: How does news media contribute to political polarization?  
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about how the news media contributes to political polarization by stoking mistrust and reinforcing stereotypes.
The link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory calling for expanding the warning label on alcohol to link it to an increased risk for some cancers.
20 years On Air: The Current’s impact on Minnesota music
MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with some of the voices behind Minnesota Public Radio’s alternative music station, The Current, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this week.
The latest developments in the negotiations for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the latest developments in the negotiations for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
St. Paul’s all-female city council has been on the job for a year now. What have they learned? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with this historic, young and diverse group about what it’s like to be a woman in politics today.
Climate change and how to address it
The Earth’s hottest year in recorded history was 2024. The previous hottest year was 2023. MPR News guest host Emily Bright and her guests talk about climate change and possible ways to address it.
As Legislature prepares for new session, rifts between parties show a partisan divide
The Minnesota Legislature will gavel-in a new session on Jan. 14 at noon, and MPR’s politics team is at the Capitol to cover it all. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the 2025 legislative session.
The power of mentoring
January is national Mentoring Month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how a mentor can support, guide and open opportunities for people of all ages.