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Meet four local arts leaders giving a voice to underrepresented communities
Guest host Jacob Aloi heads into the studios of artists of color, a queer filmmaker and a curator of Latin American Art. They’re all making the art world more inclusive.
How to navigate estrangement and toxic relationships
About 27 percent of American adults say they have cut off contact with a family member, according to one study from Cornell University. Guest host Catharine Richert talks with two psychologists about estrangement and how we can navigate our most complicated relationships with family and friends.
Are the risks of sports gambling worth the reward?
The online sports betting industry shows no signs of slowing down. Guest host Chris Farrell talks about the normalization of sports betting, what it means for young adults and their mental health, and the risk of developing a gambling addiction.
10 climate lessons we’ve learned in 10 years of Climate Cast
Climate Cast celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. How have climate science, news and solutions evolved since Climate Cast debuted in 2013? This special takes a glance back and a look forward with an expert panel of climate scientists and communicators.
Special: Exploring the 'Future of Us'
MPR News host Tom Crann presents the series “The Future of Us,” which explores how a pandemic, a police murder and a city on fire have changed us and our path forward. 
Nelson Mandela's great-grandson on healing racial divides
MPR News host Angela Davis is headed to South Africa for a tour of the country. Before she goes, she talks with Siyabulela Mandela, the great-grandson of former South African president Nelson Mandela. Siyabulela Mandela is a human rights advocate with a lot to say about racial division and healing.
How to avoid and cope with falls and other winter injuries
MPR News with Angela Davis talks with an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist about winter injuries, from walking on the sidewalk to skiing down the slopes. We’ll talk about what to do if you slip or fall and when to seek medical help.  
Alan Page brings back 'Testify' exhibit to spark conversations on race
Alan Page is again sharing his popular and provocative exhibit of African American art and artifacts with the public. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the former Minnesota Supreme Court justice and his daughter about the importance of remembering America’s painful racist history.
'We were living through the opposite of grace'. Obama’s former speechwriter reflects on time White House.
MPR News with Angela Davis revisits a conversation host Angela Davis had with President Barack Obama’s former speechwriter Cody Keenan. In his new book, Keenan takes readers inside a pivotal 10-day period in Obama’s presidency.