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Understanding road construction season in Minnesota
The joke is that Minnesota has two seasons — winter and road construction. Right now, the construction is hard to miss. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what’s happening on our roads, and how to get around it.
Are you sober curious?
What happens when you explore your relationship with alcohol — not because you have to, but because you want to? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what it means to be “sober curious” and the health and other benefits of cutting back on alcoholic drinks.
Inspiring young readers: Kids’ authors on books that connect
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what makes a great children’s book, the challenges of writing for kids and the joy of telling stories that stick.
The tough job market for new college grads
Did you just get a degree, but can’t find a job? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the tight job market for recent college graduates.
Guide to summer birdwatching: What to look and listen for
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Sharon Stiteler, also known as "the Birdchick," about summer birdwatching — what to look for, where to go, and why this season is more active than you might think.
Closing the gaps in mental health care
How do you respond when someone asks, “How are you doing?” MPR News host Angela Davis talk with the leaders of three agencies that address mental health needs. What’s holding people back from getting the help they need?
The challenges of opening and running a restaurant
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what it takes to start and manage a restaurant — and keep it open.
Celebrating Black Music Month: How Black music shaped every sound we know
Gary Hines, the music director and founder of Sounds of Blackness, joins MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about the history and influence of Black artists across all genres of music.      
The health dangers of too much sugar
Many Americans consume far more sugar than we should, and it’s making us sick. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a doctor and a dietitian about how sugar sneaks into our diets, why too much of it causes harm and how to cut back.