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December 22, 2020 5:55 PM

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.

by Euan Kerr and Maja Beckstrom

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December 22, 2020 3:42 PM

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.

by Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff

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December 18, 2020 2:42 PM

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.

by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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December 18, 2020 1:17 PM

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.

by Angela Davis

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December 17, 2020 5:37 PM

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.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 16, 2020 4:00 PM

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.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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December 15, 2020 12:03 PM

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.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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December 14, 2020 1:55 PM

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.

by Angela Davis