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Author Michelle Singletary on managing your money during times of crisis
Host Angela Davis talks to Michelle Singletary, award-winning author, Washington Post columnist and frequent commentator on CNN and other national news networks about her latest book, “What to Do With Your Money When Crisis Hits.” 
How Minnesotans are celebrating Juneteenth
With Juneteenth now recognized as a federal holiday, host Angela Davis checked in on four different ways Minnesotans are celebrating Juneteenth.
Fatherhood during the pandemic and beyond
Host Angela Davis talks with fathers about their experiences during the pandemic and why young dads need role models. 
Creating healthy eating habits for summer
Host Angela Davis talks with a nutritionist about how to reduce the amount of sugar and salt in our diets and add more nutritious foods to our meals.
Microaggressions are on the minds of some employees returning to in-person work
Host Angela Davis talked with an expert on diversity, equity and inclusion and a business administration professor about how the return to in-person workplaces might also mean a return to the microaggressions employees experience.
How COVID-19 impacted the Hmong community 
Host Angela Davis spoke with two Hmong health leaders about the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Hmong community and the lingering effects of the pandemic.
Minnesota’s record heat wave, plus the upcoming Black Tech Talent summit
Host Angela Davis spoke with a climatologist from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and an emergency room doctor about the trends they’re seeing and how to stay safe in the heat. She also spoke with the organizer of an event looking to attract diverse tech talent to the Twin Cities.
Talking farming with Minnesota farmers of color
Host Angela Davis spoke with a Somali American farmer, a Hmong farmer and one of the state's assistant agriculture commissioners about the experiences of farmers of color and the barriers they face.