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Power Pairs: Listen to a new series featuring prominent Minnesotans in a close relationship. Maybe they're siblings, a married couple or best friends. You may know of them separately but they reveal a whole new side of themselves when Angela Davis sits them down together. Listen to the interviews here.

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Power Pairs: A state senator and a superintendent both focused on serving their community
MPR News host Angela Davis revisits another conversation in her Power Pairs series — Laurie and Aric Putnam. She leads the school district in St. Cloud. He’s a Minnesota state senator. Both are deeply rooted in public service. 
Power Pairs: Filmmaker Daniel Bergin and sportscaster Lea B. Olsen
Forget sibling rivalry. Let’s talk about some sibling excellence. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation from her Power Pair series with award-winning filmmaker Daniel Bergin and his award-winning sister, sports broadcaster Lea Olsen. 
Power Pairs: A rabbi and a politician on what makes a strong marriage
Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, the senior rabbi of Minnesota’s largest synagogue, and Frank Hornstein, a former representative in the Minnesota House, have been married for more than 40 years. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation she had with the longtime couple about religion, politics and the power of relationships.
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.