MPR News with Angela Davis

Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays at 9 a.m. Call us at 651-227-6000.

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.

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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July 16, 2025 9:00 AM

The healing benefits of nature

Did you know that simply taking a walk in a park can lower your blood pressure and the stress hormone cortisol? MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with her guests about the mental and physical health benefits of spending time in nature.

by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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July 15, 2025 9:00 AM

Talking with kids about politics: Parenting in polarized times

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests explore how parents can talk with their kids about politics without anger, divisive rhetoric and polarization.  

by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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July 14, 2025 9:00 AM

The future of news: What matters to young audiences

How do young people get their news? What grabs their attention? And what turns them away? MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters for the future of how we stay informed.

by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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July 10, 2025 9:00 AM

Understanding road construction season in Minnesota

The joke is that Minnesota has two seasons — winter and road construction. Right now, the construction is hard to miss. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what’s happening on our roads, and how to get around it.

by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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July 9, 2025 9:00 AM

Are you sober curious?

What happens when you explore your relationship with alcohol — not because you have to, but because you want to? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what it means to be “sober curious” and the health and other benefits of cutting back on alcoholic drinks.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 8, 2025 9:00 AM

Inspiring young readers: Kids’ authors on books that connect

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what makes a great children’s book, the challenges of writing for kids and the joy of telling stories that stick.

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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July 7, 2025 9:00 AM

The tough job market for new college grads

Did you just get a degree, but can’t find a job? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the tight job market for recent college graduates.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 3, 2025 9:00 AM

Guide to summer birdwatching: What to look and listen for

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Sharon Stiteler, also known as "the Birdchick," about summer birdwatching — what to look for, where to go, and why this season is more active than you might think.

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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July 2, 2025 9:00 AM

Closing the gaps in mental health care

How do you respond when someone asks, “How are you doing?” MPR News host Angela Davis talk with the leaders of three agencies that address mental health needs. What’s holding people back from getting the help they need?

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 1, 2025 9:00 AM

Building community through boxing: Inside Element Gym with Dalton Outlaw

Meet Dalton Outlaw. Once a professional boxer, he’s now fighting for something bigger — supporting youth through boxing and strengthening his community.

by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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