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Nicotine usage in 2024: What’s changing?
MPR News host Angela Davis talked about one of the newest trends in nicotine — oral pouches. What’s popular and what do you need to know about products like Zyn?
Should money decide who gets out of jail?
MPR News host Angela Davis talked about how the cash bail system doesn’t always work as intended, how it harms families and why some states are exploring alternatives.
Assassination attempt on former President Trump and the state of American politics
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests discussed the assassination attempt on former President Trump at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. What are the implications for this week’s Republican National Committee Convention and the 2024 presidential campaign?
Talking Sense: How to have contentious workplace conversations
Are you struggling with what to say and what not to say at work when it comes to what’s in the news? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two guests who help facilitate challenging conversations in the workplace.
Why we love romance novels in 2024
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with romance author and chef Abby Jimenez, plus the owner of Minneapolis bookstore Tropes and Trifles.
Why does buying groceries feel so painful?
Many families even take on credit and dip into their savings to pay for groceries, according to a recent report from the Urban Institute. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talked about inflation and grocery prices.
The value of vacation in 2024
Are you burned out? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the value of vacation. Davis’ guests helped us understand the need to unplug from work, how managers can support time off and how you can learn how to rest.
Coping with more rain and storms in a warming climate
With climate warming, when it rains it really pours. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minnesota commerce commissioner and the state climate director about why we’re seeing an increase in intense rain and violent storms and how we can prepare for and prevent damage from floods, wind and hail.