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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? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News 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. 
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.  
Celebrating Black Music Month: How Black music shaped every sound we know
Gary Hines, the music director and founder of Sounds of Blackness, joins MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about the history and influence of Black artists across all genres of music.