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MPR News with Angela Davis

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

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Customer service work during the pandemic 

Customer service work during the pandemic 

Host Angela Davis talks about the uptick in grouchy and even abusive customers and what it’s like to work in customer service during the pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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'Murmuration' — a book that travels from Somalia to Minnesota

'Murmuration' — a book that travels from Somalia to Minnesota

“Murmuration” is a new novel by Sid Balman, Jr. It’s a thriller that travels the globe from West Texas to Somalia and Minnesota. He had help from local businessman and politician Samakab Hussein. Angela Davis talks to the pair about their collaboration.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Celebrating Mixed Blood's founder Jack Reuler

Celebrating Mixed Blood's founder Jack Reuler

Host Angela Davis talked with Jack Reuler, the founder of Mixed Blood Theatre who is retiring after 45 years.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Meet Tonya Allen of the McKnight Foundation

Meet Tonya Allen of the McKnight Foundation

The McKnight Foundation is focused on ensuring a more, “just, creative and abundant future where people and planet thrive.” What does this mean for Minnesotans? How much money does the McKnight Foundation spend and on whom? Can philanthropy make a difference in the lives of regular people?
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

Last week President Joe Biden announced new vaccination mandates as part of his plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. The mandate received swift backlash from conservative leaders. But vaccine mandates — as well as the backlash to them — have a long history in the U.S.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Becoming a caregiving partner

Becoming a caregiving partner

When Lynette Lamb’s husband had a stroke at 45, it changed his life — and hers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minneapolis author about facing the future when you become a caregiver overnight.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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What our shoes say about us — and the economy

What our shoes say about us — and the economy

Shoes can be functional, high fashion or a collectors item. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the economics of shoes and what our favorite pairs say about us.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Welcoming refugees as new neighbors in Minnesota

Welcoming refugees as new neighbors in Minnesota

As Afghan refugees arrive in the U.S., host Angela Davis talks about how earlier waves of refugees made news homes in Minnesota and how to welcome our newest neighbors. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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In Focus: Learning in the time of COVID

A challenging school year lies ahead in Minnesota, a state that ranks as one of the country’s worst when it comes to inequality in educational outcomes. Join us as host Angela Davis moderates a conversation with parents, teachers and advocates about the ongoing toll of the pandemic on our educational system.
by Angela Davis

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Thinking about switching jobs? You’re not alone

Thinking about switching jobs? You’re not alone

The pandemic has shifted our priorities and made us reassess what we truly want. For some people, that means radically rethinking how they make a living. Approximately one in five American workers considered changing careers during the pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s behind the trend and what it’s like to start a new career path.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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