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Reviewing the Democratic National Convention
MPR News with Angela Davis talks with MPR journalists and a political analyst about key moments of this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
How to support the mental health of college students
College students are heading back to campus. And more of them are feeling anxious and depressed. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how schools, parents and students can support mental wellness in college.
Ensuring accessible, secure and fair elections
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests explore what we know about who votes, who is less likely to vote — and why — and what you can do to boost voter turnout this election year. 
Meet barbers who understand their work is about more than just a haircut
On Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked with three barbers who understand that going to a barbershop isn’t just about getting a haircut. It’s also about the connection with their community.
Protecting Minnesota’s vanishing natural shorelines
Many Minnesota lakes are in trouble. Nearly half of our state’s natural shorelines have been lost. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how to prevent shoreline erosion on the lakes we love.
In an era of cutbacks and decline, how can journalists themselves reinvent the way they do their jobs? This is part two in a wide-ranging discussion about the state of local news in Minnesota from an event MPR News hosted with Report for America.
How to create sustainable newsrooms for the future
MPR News host Angela Davis recently moderated two panels about the state of local news in Minnesota. The first is with funders who are pushing for new models to reinvigorate newsrooms across the state and the country. The second brings the conversation to news leaders across Minnesota.
Talking Sense: How we talk about immigrants and immigration
Polls show immigration is a key election issue with voters having sharply different views. Assumptions and misinformation also cloud discussions about immigrants and immigration. What’s accurate and what’s not? 
What children learn when they play
Playtime is important for kids, but they may not be getting enough of it. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talked about how children learn from open-ended play and how parents and teachers can encourage play for the kids in their lives.