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Supporting youth mental health during uncertain times
Federal immigration enforcement is affecting families across Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what children, teenagers and young adults are experiencing — and how adults can support their mental health.
Youth voices: Carrying Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy forward
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for justice, unity and hope. Join MPR News host Angela Davis on MLK Day. We’ll hear from young student leaders across Minnesota carrying King’s message into their communities. 
Power Pairs: Educator Angela Mansfield and artist Roosevelt Mansfield
Meet our first Power Pair of 2026. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with married couple Angela and Roosevelt Mansfield. She’s an educator. He’s a photographer and DJ. And they both care deeply about young people.
How research has improved cancer treatments
A cancer diagnosis today can be much different than it used to be. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about improvements in cancer treatments — including better drugs, surgical advances, precision radiation and immunotherapy.
Protecting yourself from misinformation: What to know and how to spot it
We’re surrounded by information, but not all of it is true. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how technology is being used to mislead, what to question and how to avoid being fooled by fake images, videos and stories.
Fatal ICE operation shooting in Minneapolis: What we know and the legal questions ahead
On Wednesday morning, a woman was shot and killed in south Minneapolis during an ICE operation. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with her guests about what happened and the legal questions the shooting raises. 
Understanding the health insurance hike after tax subsidies expire
Health insurance is about to become more expensive for tens of thousands of Minnesotans. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about about the expiration of some of the Affordable Care Act tax credits subsidies.
Trump administration freezes child care funding amid fraud claims: Impacts on families, providers, and politics
The Trump administration announced last week it’s freezing federal child care funding nationwide amid allegations of fraud in Minnesota. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how the funding freeze could affect children, families, day care providers and Minnesota politics.