Podcasts by MPR News with Angela Davis

Three perspectives on the 'high tide of American antisemitism' from 2022-12-13T22:10

Last year, reports of violence, hara...

The best books to give kids this holiday season, from a bookseller and librarian from 2022-12-08T17:49

The holiday season is here. Why not give a book to the child in your life?  

Whether your child is interested in fantasy or soccer, art or activism, there’s a book out there to intere...

Adair Mosley’s vision for racial equity in Minnesota from 2022-11-30T17:45:05

Adair Mosley has bold ideas for how to bring about racial equity in Minnesota.

Mosley is now the CEO at the African American Leader...

New approaches to managing type 2 diabetes  from 2022-11-30T16:30

One in ten Americans have diabetes. But most people who are at high risk for developing the disease — and some people who already have diabetes — don’t even know it. And, there’s a lot of misund...

What reality TV says about us from 2022-03-11T20:45

Do you love reality TV? If you do, you aren’t alone. Reality TV – from game shows to candid camera to dating competitions – has captured our attention for decades. Coming up Friday, host Angela ...

The spiritual response to climate change from 2022-03-09T23:00

Have you heard the phrase “climate anxiety?” It’s not just a useful description of worrying about climate change, it’s a psychological condition plaguing many Americans.  

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The state of marijuana in Minnesota from 2022-03-02T21:45

On Wednesday, host Angela Davis talked to a policy expert and activist about the state of marijuana in Minnesota from medical usage to recreation.

How educator burnout and stress is playing out in Minnesota schools from 2022-03-01T17:00

Many teachers say the last two years have been the most stressful of their careers. First there was the instantaneous pivot to distance learning. Then came the prolonged uncertainty, pol...

Answering your questions about the Supreme Court from 2022-02-18T22:16:21

As President Joe Biden prepares to announce his nominee to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, host Angela Davis talks with two constitutional law professors about the nomination and confir...

Adventures in the book trade from 2022-02-18T17:08

Have you heard of Steve Blumberg, the world famous book bandit? The St. Paul native stole over $5 million in rare books and stored them ...

Behind the scenes with producer Samantha Matsumoto from 2022-02-17T21:15

Host Angela Davis talks with associate producer Samantha Matsumoto about the making of MPR News with Angela Davis. And, New cube critics co-host Aron Woldeslassie makes a special appearance.

Meet Kahin Adam, healer of refugee trauma from 2022-02-16T16:37

Many people have struggled with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. For refugees in Minnesota who are already uprooted, traumatized and financially fragile, the strain can feel ove...

New music, upcoming concerts and the popularity of old songs from 2022-02-15T20:07

“Is old music killing new music?” a recent article in The Atlantic asked. That article was wri...

Meet the new dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Nisha Botchwey from 2022-02-14T14:52

The University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs was founded in 1977, named after the Minnesota native, former United States Sen. and Vice President Hubert Humphrey. He was a legi...

Love, romance and comedy on Valentine’s Day from 2022-02-11T19:46

Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is coming up. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two guests with two different takes on romance and Valentine’s Day. 

First, we hear from romance ...

COVID’s long shadow from 2022-02-09T21:37

Host Angela Davis checks in with an ICU nurse from St. Cloud who has been caring for COVID patients since the beginning of the pandemic. And, she talks with a Latina activist who hopes her fathe...

How evictions can have lasting impacts on health, housing and poverty from 2022-02-08T18:30

Evictions have increased in Minnesota since the moratorium began to phase out in 2021. That can have yearslong repercussions on people’s mental and physical health, educational outcomes and more...

Is hybrid work the solution?  from 2022-02-07T20:00

Many people working from home during the pandemic love the flexibility but miss the camaraderie of the office. On Monday, host Angela Davis talks about the pros and cons of hybrid work. 

Minnesotans react to the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police from 2022-02-04T18:45

Minnesotans react to the latest Minneapolis police shooting that is ...

What is COVID immunity, and how do you know if you have it? from 2022-02-02T19:54

Last year, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers caused a stir by saying, “Yeah, I’ve been immunized,” when asked about being vaccinated against COVID-19 during a summer press conference. H...

Will millennials ever retire? from 2022-01-31T11:01

For millennials, the list of anxieties is long: climate change, pandemic and a major immediate financial worry is retirement. Gone are the days of working hard for one company for 30 years, gett...

Who were the Vikings, really?  from 2022-01-28T15:33

How about those Vikings? Not the football team. We’re talking about the ancient voyagers and raiders from the North. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with a Minnesota historian and an archeolog...

How the pandemic has changed our cities from 2022-01-27T19:18

When COVID-19 forced stay-at-home orders and the beginning of remote work in early 2020, pundits and journalists predicted that the pandemic could dramatically change city life. They worried abo...

How the pandemic has changed our cities from 2022-01-27T19:18

When COVID-19 forced stay-at-home orders and the beginning of remote work in early 2020, pundits and journalists predicted that the pandemic could dramatically change city life. They worried abo...

How the recovery community is surviving the pandemic from 2022-01-25T21:28

For people in recovery, the pandemic presented some familiar and some new problems. And while the opioid epidemic continues to grow, access and affordability of rehab and counseling continues to...

Child-free by choice: Why more people are deciding not to have children from 2022-01-25T15:20

The birth rate in the United States declined for Listen

How to spend less when everything costs more from 2022-01-24T21:35

We’re paying about 90 cents more per gallon of gas compared to a year ago. Inflation hit 7 percent last year overall, affecting everything from food to furniture. MPR News host Angela Davis talk...

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