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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. 

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It's our anniversary!
One year ago Tuesday, Angela Davis made her debut as the host of the 11 a.m. call-in program on MPR News. On Tuesday’s show, we looked back on a year of conversations.
The holidays are meant to be a time to celebrate and rejoice, but a loved one’s death can make this time of year painful. Host Angela Davis was joined by Nora McInerny, host of the APM podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, and Cara Mearns-Thompson, a grief counselor, to talk about grief and the holidays.
How is the way we donate money changing?
The way Minnesotans give to charity is changing. Younger generations — millennials and generation Xers — are donating differently. Two experts explored how and what organizations can do to stay relevant.
Country music: Its history and appeal
Country music is wildly popular. More people are listening and its audience is becoming more diverse. But what is it about this genre that appeals to more than 129 million people in the U.S? Three experts joined the program to discuss what country music is today, how its sound has evolved over the years and its historical roots.
Holiday gatherings can be exhausting and fraught with tension. And we're not always our best selves around family. How can we defuse tension at the dinner table? Two family therapists offer their advice to navigate the holiday struggles.
NPR’s Asma Khalid on covering the 2020 presidential campaign
NPR political correspondent Asma Khalid talked with MPR News host Angela Davis about her life, her work and what it’s like to report on the 2020 presidential campaign. Their conversation was part of the MPR News Journalist Series at the University of St. Thomas.