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MPR News with Angela Davis

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Gov. Walz reflects on governing through the pandemic

Gov. Walz reflects on governing through the pandemic

Gov. Tim Walz has been living and working through the pandemic and the racial reckoning, just like most Minnesotans. Beyond the budget, emergency powers and policing, he’s also dealing with fires and drought. He joined host Mike Mulcahy to talk about the challenges of governing during a pandemic, social upheaval and climate change.
by Mike Mulcahy and Susan Davis

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Electric cars are revving up in Minnesota

Electric cars are revving up in Minnesota

What do Minnesotans need to know about electric cars as federal and state policies expand the number of models available in coming years. 
by Mike Mulcahy and Maja Beckstrom

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Violent crime has risen in cities across the nation. What about rural areas?

Some large cities in Minnesota and across the U.S. are seeing a rise in violent crime. But what about suburban and rural communities? Guest host Brandt Williams explored the issue with two criminologists and a public policy expert.
by Brandt Williams, Samantha Matsumoto and Susan Davis

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What’s your song of the summer?

What’s your song of the summer?

Every summer has a song that defines it. Brandt Williams talked with two music journalists about what makes the perfect summer song and their picks for 2021’s song of the summer.
by Brandt Williams and Samantha Matsumoto

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How the climate crisis affects our mental health

How the climate crisis affects our mental health

According to recent studies, Millennials and members of Generation Z think and worry more about climate change than people in older generations. Brandt Williams talks to a professor of psychology who focuses on how climate change affects our mental health, and to two young people who are working towards a better outcome for the planet.
by Brandt Williams and Samantha Matsumoto

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How do we make more affordable housing?

How do we make more affordable housing?

Housing prices have soared over the past year. But the lack of affordable housing is a persistent problem in the U.S. How can we break that cycle?
by Chris Farrell and Kelly Gordon

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Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on the labor market

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on the labor market

Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, joined guest host Chris Farrell to talk about the labor market, inflation and the state of the economy in the Upper Midwest.
by Chris Farrell, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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How agriculture is coping with this summer’s drought

How agriculture is coping with this summer’s drought

For farmers, the summer of 2021 is the best of times and the worst of times. Big farms that plant corn and soybeans are coping with the drought. But it’s a different story for small growers.
by Chris Farrell, Rachel Yang and Alex Cheng

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The #FreeBritney effect: Conservatorships under scrutiny

The #FreeBritney effect: Conservatorships under scrutiny

The #FreeBritney movement has highlighted the immense power that court-ordered guardians wield over their wards and raised alarms about the potential for abuse. Guest host Chris Farrell examined guardianships and conservatorships and explored steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of exploitation. 
by Chris Farrell, Ariana Rosas and Alex Cheng

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Tackling inequality with basic income initiatives

Tackling inequality with basic income initiatives

Universal basic income and many of its derivatives have gained traction over the last few years. Guest host Chris Farrell talked with two experts about the benefits of these programs, challenges and lessons learned. 
by Chris Farrell and Ariana Rosas

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