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 Meet the new dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Nisha Botchwey
Botchwey is the first Black woman and immigrant to lead the school. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke to Botchwey about her journey to America, her passion for social justice and the future of the Humphrey School.
Love, romance and comedy on Valentine’s Day
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a romance writer and a comedian with two different takes on romance and Valentine’s Day.
COVID’s long shadow
Host Angela Davis checks in with an ICU nurse from St. Cloud, Minn., who has been caring for COVID patients since the beginning of the pandemic. And, she talks with a Latina activist who hopes her father’s long battle with COVID-19 raises awareness about the sacrifices made by essential workers. 
Throwback Thursday with Mike Mulcahy
Senior editor Mike Mulcahy has been at MPR News on and off — mostly on — since 1985. Mike joins MPR News host Angela Davis for a look back at his storied career.
How evictions can have lasting impacts on health, housing and poverty
Evictions have increased in Minnesota since the moratorium began to phase out in 2021. That can have yearslong repercussions on people’s mental and physical health, educational outcomes and more. Host Angela Davis talks with two researchers about the lasting impacts of evictions.
 Is hybrid work the solution? 
Many people working from home during the pandemic love the flexibility but miss the camaraderie of the office. Host Angela Davis talks about the pros and cons of hybrid work. 
Minnesotans react to the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police
The Minneapolis police killed a young Black man, Amir Locke, while executing a no-knock search warrant on Wednesday. We get reaction from Minnesotans after the release of the bodycam footage.
What is COVID immunity, and how do you know if you have it?
Many people hope they’re now “immune” to COVID-19 through either vaccination or recovering from a COVID-19 infection. But what does immunity mean? MPR News Host Angela Davis talks with an immunologist and an infectious disease doctor about the complicated ways our bodies mount a defense against the virus.
Grandparenting during the pandemic 
Grandparents have always stepped up to support grandchildren, but during the pandemic that love looks a bit different. Tuesday, host Angela Davis talks with two grandmothers — a journalist and an early childhood education leader  — about how elders are providing child care and trying to bridge the distance on Zoom. 
Will millennials ever retire?
Baby boomers and Gen X are looking forward to retirement. But millennials are agonizing over making and saving enough to retire. Why? Is there anything young people can do now so they can retire later?