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Skin care and skin protection in summer
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two dermatologists about our skin — how it protects us and how to protect it from sun and other damage.
More women of color are starting businesses
The number of women of color entrepreneurs is on the rise. In a special episode of the podcast “small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood” co-hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk with the female founders of four Minnesota small businesses about how they managed entrenched barriers and found success.
Meet the team behind The Current's Carbon Sound
The Current launched Carbon Sound on Thursday. The new music stream, website and app is dedicated to celebrating Black musical expression across genres — including hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk and electronica. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with the team behind Carbon Sound.
How have your fathers and father figures shaped you?
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a St. Paul poet and author who has written about fatherhood, and a Twin Cities performer who has served as a mentor and father figure to young artists.
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two Bush fellows who have dedicated their careers to addressing problems within Minnesota’s child welfare and foster care systems.
Chronic stress is burning out more parents 
MPR News host Angela Davis talks about a new report finding two thirds of working parents are showing signs of chronic stress and exhaustion during the pandemic. What’s happening and how can we support burned out parents? 
Talking performing arts with leaders of the Guthrie and the Ordway
After COVID-19 shuttered live performances and left theater seats empty for nearly two years, live theater returned in the Twin Cities in late 2021 and early 2022. But performing arts companies continue to face challenges. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two leaders in Minnesota theater.
Solar power is on a roll in Minnesota
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two solar developers about how solar energy is growing in Minnesota and challenges facing the industry.
The wedding rebound in Minnesota 
It’s turning into a boom year for weddings as couples who delayed tying the knot earlier in the pandemic make plans to celebrate in 2022. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two wedding planners about the wedding rebound in Minnesota.
How Minnesota’s farmers handle extreme weather, inflation and supply chain woes
Rising costs, supply chain trouble and extreme weather are causing problems for farmers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota’s agriculture commissioner about the state of farming.