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Your summer entertainment to-do list: bike and kayak tours, live music and more
As our masks come off and the sun comes out, we're planning our post-pandemic summer. Host Angela Davis asked tour guides and a couple of hosts from The Current for their recommendations for things to do and see.
Education leaders talk about where Minnesota schools go from here
Host Angela Davis talks about educational equity, teacher morale, learning recovery and more with new Education Commissioner Heather Mueller and Robbinsdale interim superintendent Stephanie Burrage who starts as deputy commissioner in June. 
Improper work-from-home setups, a more sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and stress are some of the many reasons that people may be feeling more pain during the pandemic.  Host Angela Davis spoke with a pain specialist, a music therapist and a holistic health practitioner about what we can do about it.
Talking farming with Field Work podcast hosts 
Host Angela Davis talks with farmers Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora about sustainable agriculture and the third season of their podcast Field Work
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities hires new CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities recently announced Pat Sukhum will become its new CEO in June. Sukhum has been involved with the organization for more than 20 years. Host Angela Davis spoke with Sukhum about the importance of mentoring and his vision for the organization. 
Minnesota looks to address disparities in outdoor recreation
Minnesota is known for its natural beauty and many outdoor recreation opportunities. But there are disparities in who has access to outdoor spaces and who feels welcomed in outdoor recreation. Host Angela Davis talked with two outdoor activists who are trying to create more outdoor recreation opportunities for people of color. 
A year has passed since George Floyd’s murder. Host Angela Davis led a conversation with community leaders, memory keepers and activists working to maintain his legacy in our communities and beyond.
Former Minneapolis mayors reflect on one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder
Three former Minneapolis mayors join guest host Brandt Williams for a conversation about the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and where the city goes from here.
Continuing the conversation: How George Floyd changed us
A year after George Floyd was murdered, Angela Davis continues to explore how his death changed us with a community healer, an MPR reporter and listeners. 
Special report: Host Angela Davis explores how George Floyd changed us
As we mark a year since George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, host Angela Davis reflects on how he changed us — a special broadcast heard on public radio stations across the country.