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David Pogue on ‘How to Prepare for Climate Change’
Record heat and warming oceans mean life on planet Earth is changing. Science and technology writer David Pogue outlined the scale of those changes and offers advice for how humans can adjust. 
Gun rights and revolution
Gun rights supporters worry Democratic control in Washington will mean new restrictions, and extremist groups are exploiting those fears to fuel their recruitment efforts. 
How policing is different for ‘Women in Blue’
Filmmaker Deirdre Fishel’s newest project follows the lives of women officers in the Minneapolis Police Department. Fishel joined MPR News reporter and guest host Brandt Williams for a conversation about the project.
What you need to know about NASA’s next mission to Mars
The Perseverance rover is set to land on Mars Feb. 18. What do NASA scientists want to learn from the next mission to explore the Red Planet?
What to expect as Trump’s second impeachment begins
Former President Donald Trump is making history as the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. A political scientist and two legal experts explained how this impeachment trial will be different from the first.
Kerri Miller offers praise for the work of author Naima Coster
Kerri Miller is preparing for a special all-digital winter season of Talking Volumes, and she’s sharing her excitement about her first interview on The Thread Must-Read.
What do we know about COVID-19 variants?
Minnesota has confirmed cases of both the U.K. and Brazilian COVID-19 variants. Two health experts share what we know about the new variants and how we can limit their growth.
Women leaders in MN share the mic to broaden the conversation
Young women of color in Minnesota are “taking over” the social media platforms of established women business owners, politicians and other state leaders to bring fresh perspectives and solutions. 
Author interview: ‘Ida B. The Queen’
To kick off Black History Month, we talk to Michelle Duster, the great-granddaughter of journalist and Black activist Ida B. Wells, about her new intimate biography of her great-grandmother’s legacy.