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Is a plant-based diet right for you?
Plant-based diets are growing more popular. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation with the founder of the “Vegan Sexy Cool” podcast and a professor of nutrition about the benefits and challenges of going vegan.
Stories for the cold months: The importance of seasonal storytelling
Winter is storytelling season in many Native communities. MPR News guest host Leah Lemm talks about how stories can help us learn, connect and keep traditions alive.
Could proposed federal changes push thousands of Minnesotans back into homelessness?
The federal government’s approach to homelessness is changing. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what that means for Minnesotans who rely on federal money for housing. 
From shorebirds to songbirds: Understanding Great Lakes birds
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with the co-founder of Wisconsin’s BIPOC Birding Club, who is also the author of a new book, “Birds of the Great Lakes.”
What does it really mean to be happy?
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a philosopher who says we should stop chasing happy feelings and focus instead on what it means to flourish.  
Finding joy and community in amateur holiday performances
From local Nutcrackers to community choir concerts, ‘tis the season for holiday shows put on by your friends and neighbors. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the joy people find in amateur performing groups.
Scholar and author john a. powell returned to Minnesota on Dec. 2 to talk about his new book, “The Power of Bridging.” In a deeply divided world, what can be done to create a sense of belonging for everyone?
New thinking on menopause and hormone therapy
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the FDA’s decision to remove warnings on hormone therapies to treat menopause symptoms.
U.S. vaccine panel reverses hepatitis B guidance
MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about a federal vaccine advisory committee’s vote to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.