MPR News with Angela Davis

Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays at 9 a.m. Call us at 651-227-6000.

Programming note: Our colleague Angela Davis is taking a leave of absence after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you to all who have checked in and shared kind words. Angela is touched by your support as she focuses on her recovery.

Power Pairs: Listen to a new series featuring prominent Minnesotans in a close relationship. Maybe they're siblings, a married couple or best friends. You may know of them separately but they reveal a whole new side of themselves when Angela Davis sits them down together. Listen to the interviews here .

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January 14, 2021 2:00 PM

High school winter sports resume play

MPR News guest host and reporter Dan Kraker talked to high school coaches and a sports doctor about what it’s like playing hockey, basketball and other winter sports during a pandemic.

by Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

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January 12, 2021 12:52 PM

Angela Davis interviews civil rights leader and scholar Angela Davis

MPR News host Angela Davis interviews the woman who shares her name. Angela Davis, the civil rights leader, feminist, scholar and advocate of prison abolition talks about the turmoil in Washington, D.C., and why she still has hope America will see a more equitable society.

by Angela Davis

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January 11, 2021 12:10 PM

Minnesota's businesses reopen, again

On Monday, food, drink and entertainment venues were allowed to reopen with restrictions — again. How are business owners and employees feeling about the shifting of the rules? Plus, we look at the latest economic news with MPR News senior economic contributor Chris Farrell.

by Angela Davis, Karen Zamora and Arfie Ghedi

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January 8, 2021 1:30 PM

Politics Friday special: Minnesota’s political observers reflect on U.S. Capitol chaos

MPR News politics editor Mike Mulcahy hosts a special Politics Friday call-in show with Minnesota political observers and politicians.

by Mike Mulcahy, Elizabeth Dunbar and Katie Moritz

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January 7, 2021 6:18 PM

How are you processing the violence in D.C. that unfolded Wednesday?

Violence and chaos erupted at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, as a pro-Trump mob stormed the building. How are you talking to your family and friends about what you’re seeing and hearing? How are you processing it all?

by Angela Davis, Katie Moritz and Karen Zamora

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January 6, 2021 12:05 PM

Songs that keep us going during hard times

Last year was at times a terrible, difficult, sad and challenging one. But through some of the most trying of days, many of us turned to a familiar source of comfort: music.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 5, 2021 3:31 PM

What's next to stop COVID-19 spread in Minnesota?

Host Angela Davis was joined by state infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann to talk about the state’s next steps to combat the pandemic. The state continues to roll out the vaccine. Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz’s current restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are set to expire on Jan. 10.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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January 4, 2021 2:20 PM

The bias problem with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is a booming industry that is creeping into more aspects of our daily lives. But can computers discriminate? As advanced technology tries to make our lives easier, it can also cause a lot of harm.

by Chris Farrell and Karen Zamora

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January 1, 2021 1:00 PM

Tell me something good: Joyful news in a really bad year

Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. MPR News host Angela Davis recently walked around the Minnesota state fairgrounds, Rosedale Mall and Mall of America and asked people to tell her something good. Take a listen to hear what is bringing people joy.

by Angela Davis and Myah Christenson

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December 29, 2020 1:14 PM

MPR News reporters reflect on covering a pandemic

The pandemic presented a range of challenges for journalists in 2020. Guest host and reporter Brandt Williams talks with several fellow MPR News reporters who reported on various aspects of the pandemic and take your suggestions for what stories we should cover in the new year.

by Brandt Williams and Katie Moritz

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