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Celebrating Prince: The artist and his impact

Celebrating Prince: The artist and his impact

If you are a Prince fan, listen to hear MPR News host Angela Davis talk about his legacy and a five-day celebration to honor his music and life.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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The role of a liberal arts education in a changing world

The role of a liberal arts education in a changing world

Tuition prices, student debt and changing workforce needs are raising questions about what students should get out of education after high school. MPR News guest host Annie Baxter talks with guests about the future of liberal arts and higher education.
by Angela Davis, Annie Baxter and Cari Dwyer

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Author Laurie Hertzel revisits the ghosts of her Duluth childhood

Author Laurie Hertzel revisits the ghosts of her Duluth childhood

What happens when a family doesn’t talk about a tragic death? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with former Minnesota Star Tribune book review editor Laurie Hertzel about her new memoir, “Ghosts of Fourth Street.”
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

Housing costs keep rising — for both renters and homebuyers. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what’s driving up housing prices in Minnesota, and what can be done to make housing more affordable.
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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Ebola outbreak in Africa raises global concern

Ebola outbreak in Africa raises global concern

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with an infectious disease physician about what’s fueling the Ebola outbreak in central Africa and what it will take to contain it.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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'We stay the course.' Minnesota historians react to the push to patriotize history

In 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that mandated a shift in how American history is portrayed in federal institutions. The goal was to move away from “divisive or anti-American” ideology and promote a more “patriotic” narrative. How are Minnesota historians and museum directors responding to that pressure?
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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The rise of 'boomerang kids': Why some adults move back home and how to make it work for everyone

The rise of 'boomerang kids': Why some adults move back home and how to make it work for everyone

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how for many young adults, moving back home isn’t a setback — it’s a smart financial strategy.
by Angela Davis, Cari Dwyer and Nikhil Kumaran

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Call to Mind: The Fifth Branch

Call to Mind: The Fifth Branch

In partnership with the “Tradeoffs” podcast, how Durham, North Carolina, reimagined its mental health crisis-response system.
by Angela Davis and Jessica Bari

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Immigration and the Challenge to Belong

Immigration and the Challenge to Belong

Understanding the unique mental health challenges for immigrants in the United States. This Call to Mind special program explores the unique mental health challenges for immigrants in America.
by Angela Davis and Jessica Bari

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