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Programming note: Our colleague Angela Davis is taking a leave of absence after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you to all who have checked in and shared kind words. Angela is touched by your support as she focuses on her recovery. 

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Can a new vision for Interstate 94 repair historic harm in Rondo?
The construction of the interstate highway system in the 1960s cut through many Black urban communities, destroying homes and bisecting neighborhoods. On Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked about a proposal to use new transportation construction to repair some of that historic harm.
The state of childbirth under a pandemic and uncertainty over reproductive health care
On Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with health care experts about how the pandemic has shaped pregnancy and childbirth. They’ll also discuss new research in racial health disparities, how racism contributes to poorer health and how anticipated restrictions in abortion care could affect reproductive health outcomes.
Jazz pianist Nachito Herrera on performing worldwide, recovering from COVID-19
On Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked with award-winning jazz pianist Nachito Herrera about his career, his battle with COVID and his upcoming performances.
How are you reacting to findings of racism in the Minneapolis Police Department?
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights says Minneapolis city and police leaders failed to address racial discrimination in policing. On Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with a legal expert and civil rights activist about their reactions and what’s next.
In this latest selection from the MPR News North Star Journey series, MPR News examines a homeownership gap in St. Cloud, efforts to improve financial literacy and introduces us to the author of a book on whiteness.
MPR News host Twila Dang hosted this virtual discussion exploring some of the meaningful and culturally specific ways environmental justice is being addressed in our state.
When doctors dismiss concerns of women and people of color, what can we do about it?
Women and people of color are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed by health care providers, according to multiple studies. On Wednesday, guest host Chris Farrell spoke with medical experts about why it happens and how to respond.
Coping with skyrocketing new and used car prices
If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. At 9 a.m. Monday, guest host Chris Farrell spoke with two experts about what’s happening with the automobile industry and prices.
Preventing fentanyl overdose deaths in Minnesota
Drug overdose deaths reached a record high in 2021, according to the CDC. And synthetic opioids like fentanyl were involved in about two-thirds of those deaths. On Thursday, MPR News guest host Chris Farrell discussed fentanyl in Minnesota and the work being done to prevent overdose deaths.