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The power of music in protest
One of music’s superpowers is it can serve as an impetus for change. We spoke with an oral historian and an ethnomusicologist about the power of music during periods of resistance.
When ‘Minnesota Nice’ … isn’t
Minnesota was held up to the national mirror this month. What did we see? Are we really who we think we are? Or has the national spotlight revealed long-ignored flaws? 
A closer look at police reform and what it means to defund the police
Is policing past the point of reform? Some protesters say that it is and are calling for cities to defund their police departments. What does that mean and what would it look like? Three guests share their views on the future of policing.
How to assess risk during a global pandemic
There’s still much we don’t know about the coronavirus. But we can’t stop living. How do we make decisions for ourselves and our families that are good enough?
Faith leaders reflect on the killing of George Floyd
The day after George Floyd was memorialized, we heard from three spiritual leaders in the black community about their fears and hopes in this moment.
What could a civil rights investigation uncover?
More than a decade of Minneapolis Police Department practices will be reviewed as part of a new civil rights probe.