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Your very good news in a really bad year
Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. But this is not a story about all the ills of the year. This is a story about the good that came out of 2020: love, births, new relationships, milestones and so much more.
Practical advice we turned to to get us through the pandemic in 2020
Navigating life in 2020 hasn’t been easy, and as we prepare to welcome the new year, the pandemic will continue to force us to adapt and find solutions to the disruption.
How Minnesota arts community adapted during pandemic 
When the pandemic closed live theater and music this year, many artists got creative. Guest host Euan Kerr spoke with listeners and local artists about the struggle and highlights of 2020. 
The Cube Critics on their top films of 2020
With most theaters closed and big screens unavailable, it was a weird year for movies. But our Cube Critics still found some treasures.
The rapidly changing world of podcasts
Why are podcasts so popular? What makes a good podcast? And can just anyone produce a hit? Guest host Chris Farrell talks with industry experts about the past, present and future of podcasts and podcasting.
Penumbra Theatre's Sarah Bellamy on motherhood, theater and racial healing
Host Angela Davis talks with Penumbra Theatre’s artistic director Sarah Bellamy about her artistic journey and her expanded vision for Penumbra as a place where theater, wellness and social justice converge.
Corrections commissioner on COVID exposure inside Minnesota’s prisons
Since March, most of Minnesota's facilities have remained on semi-permanent lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. Despite restrictions, inmates and corrections staff are still getting sick.
How medical racism created vaccine distrust
Host Angela Davis talked with two doctors focused on racial equity in health care about the intersection of medicine and race, and what the medical community is doing to rebuild trust within communities of color.
How to talk to your child about failing grades
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an editor at a national education news publication about what he’s learned about pandemic grades. A local director of student support services also joins the show to discuss how parents and caregivers can talk to their students about their grades during this difficult time.
What does Mpls. police reform look like when staffing levels stay the same?
Host Angela Davis checked in with reporter Brandt Williams about what the Minneapolis police budget means for reform efforts. Then later in the hour, Davis spoke with MPR senior economics contributor Chris Farrell about the latest news on the economy.