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Angela Davis MPR

@angeladavismpr.bsky.social

Host of MPR News with Angela Davis on Minnesota Public Radio.🎙️Live at 9am CST. 📞Call in at 651-227-6000. 📻 https://www.mprnews.org/shows/angela-davis

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 10h ago

What a gift to learn about two of Minnesota’s most sought-after auctioneers. On MPR News I interviewed a dynamic brother-sister duo, Glen Fladeboe and Kristine Fladeboe Duininck. A Power Pair. Listen here or on my MPR News with Angela Davis podcast. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Power Pair: These sibling auctioneers know how to inspire giving

Going once, going twice … and giving back. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two of the most popular auctioneers in Minnesota. It's a brother-sister Power Pair!

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 6d ago

How much do you know about the history of Halloween? And why Anoka, Minnesota is the “Halloween Capital of the World?” On MPR News I talked with a historian who studies Halloween traditions and a volunteer with Anoka Halloween, Inc. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

The history of Halloween and how we celebrate it today

Halloween is about more than costumes and candy. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the history of the holiday, what it means to people, and how the way we celebrate has changed.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · last wk.

The award-winning Sold a Story podcast is back with Season 2. It’s called "Sold a Story: What Happened to Teaching" and goes beyond reading and explores why a teaching method that was proven to work well was disregarded by so many schools. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

The podcast that changed reading instruction is back

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Emily Hanford about season two of her groundbreaking Sold a Story investigative podcast. Why did so many schools ignore a teaching method that’s been proven to wo...

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 2w ago

The superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools talked to me about why the district recently proposed and then paused a plan to reorganize & close about 15 schools. On MPR News Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams described the decline in enrollment & budget challenges. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Tackling the challenges at Minneapolis Public Schools

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams about why the district proposed — then paused — a plan to reorganize and close schools.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 2w ago

Are you thinking about getting a pet? Or do you already have a dog or cat? On MPR News I talked with a vet about what we need to know to make sure our pets are healthy, happy and well-behaved. We got great calls from listeners. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Ask a vet: How to have a healthy, happy and well-behaved pet

What does it take to keep your dog, cat or other pet healthy and happy? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a veterinarian about how to care for your pet and what to know before you get one.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 2w ago

On MPR News I talked about Minnesota’s paid leave program which started in January. 9 months in, how is it going? What do we know about the folks who’ve applied for benefits while they recover from illness or take care of a sick loved one or a new baby? www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

How is Minnesota's paid leave program working?

Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program is nine months old. Is it working as promised? MPR News host Angela Davis looks at who’s using it, what’s going well and what could be improved.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 3w ago

On MPR News I talked with the president of the Minnesota Children's Museum, Dianne Krizan. We discussed the history and future of the museum and the changes they have seen in recent years. Listen in the link below or on the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Minnesota Children's Museum is all about helping kids play

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the president of the Minnesota Children’s Museum about declining attendance, why play is important for kids and how the museum is trying to help address anxiety i...

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hear what Native American community leaders are saying about what’s going well and what isn’t as we recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in Minnesota. Listen in the link or on the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Indigenous Peoples Day: Voices from Minnesota's Native communities

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the opportunities and challenges for Native communities across Minnesota. What’s going well? What challenges remain? And what does the future look ...

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 4w ago

For years I’ve focused on health & wellness topics on Wednesdays. I often talk about mental health, but I also discuss medical issues. On MPR News listen to recent conversations about colorectal cancer, dental care & gum disease & the benefits of fermented foods. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Improve your health habits with Wellness Wednesday

MPR News host Angela Davis revisits Wellness Wednesday conversations about oral health, the potential benefits of fermented foods and how to prevent and detect colorectal cancers.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 4w ago

Is it time to think differently about how you can build a business & build wealth? Listen to a new financial podcast called Must Be the Money that focuses on how people move forward after career setbacks & then make smart financial decisions. Learn more on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

How to build a career, start a business and succeed in a changing economy

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with journalist Lee Hawkins about how entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses, find their way into new careers and make financial decisions along the way.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · last mo.

Did you know that for some people the symptoms of COVID-19 never went away? Years later many folks are still dealing with severe fatigue, brain fog, joint pain & loss of taste or smell. On MPR News I talked with a doctor & a public health leader about Long COVID. . www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Long COVID affects many Minnesotans years after the pandemic

It’s been six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many Minnesotans are still suffering its aftermath. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the extreme fatigue, brain fog and other sy...

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · last mo.

Get to know the president and CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra. On MPR News, Isaac Thompson shares stories of his childhood dream of becoming a professional violinist and his vision for orchestra. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Making classical music more accessible: Meet Minnesota Orchestra CEO Isaac Thompson

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Isaac Thompson, the president and CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra. He grew up inspired by the orchestra — now he’s leading it. They talk about his career, classica...

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · last mo.

Here’s one of the clearest explanations I’ve heard about what happens when advanced artificial intelligence agents break free of the humans who created them and do their own thing. On MPR News listen to this conversation about the regulation of AI. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

AI regulation: Exploring how to govern a rapidly evolving technology

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the push to regulate AI, who should oversee it and what guardrails could cover.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · last mo.

A powerful conversation about what it takes to stay sober when you are in recovery from addiction. Listen on MPR News as I talk with two people who rebuilt their lives after dealing with alcoholism Listen in the link or on the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Recovery: Rebuilding a new life after sobriety

Getting sober is just a first step. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about lifelong recovery with two guests who rebuilt their lives after alcohol and drug abuse brought everything crashing down.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · last mo.

What’s the story behind your tattoo? On MPR News I talked about the popularity of tattoos and the many reasons people get them. Listen to the personal stories callers shared and hear what a tattoo artist and a sociologist who studies tattoo culture. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Why do we get tattoos?

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why people get tattoos, what they can mean to people and how attitudes toward tattoos are changing.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy to share the stories of young Minnesotans who have found ways to make college affordable. I talked to students at St. Cloud State University & administrators who know a lot about financial aid. On MPR News listen to our latest North Star Journey live discussion. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Is college getting more affordable?

For a long time, the story has been that college is too expensive, and student debt is crippling a generation. Leaders in Minnesota are working to change that narrative. But is it enough? Angela Davis...

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 2mo ago

More and more people are turning to food shelves. On Minnesota Public Radio, I talked with guests about the reasons and took phone calls from listeners who shared what they are experiencing when it comes to hunger. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

How to address rising food insecurity

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the CEOs of Feeding America and Second Harvest Heartland about how to help ensure everyone has access to the food they need.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I grew up without my parents, but had grandparents who stepped in to take care of me. On MPR News I talked about the courageous people who raise a family member’s child & the support they need. I interviewed the author of the book “Grandfamilies.” www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

When family steps in: The joys and challenges of raising a relative's child

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the joys and challenges of raising a relative’s child — and the support families need.

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is retiring at the end of September. She joined me on MPR News to reflect on her time as a judge and an attorney and share her thoughts about some of the issues that courts are addressing today. Listen. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Minnesota’s top judge retires at the end of this month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota State Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson about her career, cases and the role of the cou...

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Angela Davis MPR@angeladavismpr.bsky.social · 2mo ago

How do you know when it’s time to quit your job, even in an unstable labor market? Listen to this conversation on MPR News with a psychologist who’s also a career counselor. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

How to know when it's time to quit your job

How do you know when it’s time to quit your job? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to recognize when a job isn’t working anymore, and how to decide what to do next.

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