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The state of marijuana in Minnesota
Marijuana has been legal for medical use in Minnesota since 2014. Is it working for people? How has it affected health and wellness in Minnesota? Will recreational usage be legalized soon? What are the factors that contribute to a state legalizing recreational marijuana use? And what are the concerns for a community once that happens?
What we can learn from basic income pilot programs
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the many cities around the nation that have launched guaranteed income pilot programs. The programs guarantee monthly payments to low-income families. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about what they’re learning through these pilot programs.
After the verdict in the civil rights trial of three former Mpls. police officers
Three fired Minneapolis police officers were found guilty on all counts Thursday of violating George Floyd's civil rights. MPR News host Angela Davis discusses the verdict, the ramifications and what comes next.
The mental health benefits of yoga
Does a good downward dog or warrior pose help you through a hard week? Host Angela Davis talks with a yoga researcher and a yoga instructor about people turning to yoga during the pandemic to relieve stress and find calm.
Answering your questions about the Supreme Court
As President Joe Biden prepares to announce his nominee to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, host Angela Davis talks with two constitutional law professors about the nomination and confirmation process, the history and size of the Supreme Court and whether the highest court in the land was designed to reflect the American citizenry or not.
Adventures in the book trade
Gary Goodman, the semi-retired owner-operator of St. Croix Antiquarian Books in Stillwater, Minn., has a memoir called “The Last Bookseller.” He joins host Angela Davis to talk about the characters and capers of the book business. And, Judith Kissner, the owner-operator of Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge, Minn., weighs in on how the internet and the pandemic have changed the book business.
Behind the scenes with producer Samantha Matsumoto
Host Angela Davis talks with associate producer Samantha Matsumoto about the making of MPR News with Angela Davis. And, new Cube Critics co-host Aron Woldeslassie makes a special appearance.
Meet Kahin Adam, healer of refugee trauma
Kahin Adam knows what it’s like to flee war and arrive alone in a strange, new country. MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with Kahin about his journey to Minnesota and how his own experience as a Somali refugee shapes his work as a therapist and mental health educator with fellow refugees in St. Cloud.  
New music, upcoming concerts and the popularity of old songs
MPR News host Angela Davis discusses the popularity of old music and what that means for the music industry with music journalist David Menconi. And she talks with The Current’s program director Jim McGuinn about what local artists he’s listening to and what concerts and events are coming up in the Twin Cities.