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Tackling the nursing home staffing crisis  
Workers at some Minnesota nursing homes have planned a one-day strike next Tuesday. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what it’s like to work in long-term care and why so many nursing homes can’t find enough employees.
Josie Johnson, iconic Minnesota civil rights activist, on hope and her legacy
A new documentary “Hope in the Struggle” tells the story of civil rights activist Josie Johnson, chief lobbyist for Minnesota’s fair housing law and the first Black member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.
Rejection: Lessons learned and how we can use it
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests dug into the psychology behind rejection and how we can use it to our advantage.  
Immigration is a hot topic this election year. But the issue isn’t just political. It’s personal. MPR News host Angela Davis co-hosted a North Star Journey Live conversation with experts who gave us an intimate look at how the border crisis is impacting Minnesota’s immigrant families.
How to have good conversations across political divides
During what promises to be a divisive election year, MPR News and the nonprofit organization Braver Angels are partnering to bring Minnesotans Talking Sense, an online and in-person platform to help people have hard conversations better.
Three Minnesota chocolatiers share how they fell in love with making chocolate
Valentine’s Day is for lovers ... of chocolate! MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three chocolatiers in Minnesota about what goes into their luscious treats — from growing cacao to dreaming up award-winning bonbons.
Carbon Sound's Julian Green and Sanni Brown on HEART BEATS and the Minnesota music scene
Content Director Julian Green and Host Sanni Brown joined MPR News with Angela Davis to talk about their newest work spotlighting DJ mixes and local musicians. 
Meet the MPR News politics team
The political season is heating up. The Minnesota legislative session begins Monday and we’re heading into a big election year. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about covering politics with members of the MPR News politics team.
What Black men need to know about prostate cancer
One in eight men—– and one in six Black men — will get prostate cancer during their lifetime. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with a doctor and a survivor.