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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 · Aug 28

Therapists joined me on MPR News to talk about how to process the anger, fear & grief we are experiencing after the mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school & the long-term impact. A gun violence researcher discussed the warnings signs we shouldn’t ignore. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

After the shootings: How communities heal

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two therapists and a violence researcher about the grief, anger and fear that follows public shootings and the long and difficult process of healing afterwards.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 28

Therapists joined me on MPR News to talk about how to process the anger, fear & grief we are experiencing after the mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school & the long-term impact. A gun violence researcher discussed the warnings signs we shouldn’t ignore. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

After the shootings: How communities heal

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two therapists and a violence researcher about the grief, anger and fear that follows public shootings and the long and difficult process of healing afterwards.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Senseless violence. What steps do we take to process grief, anger & fear in the aftermath of another mass shooting? Thursday at 9am on MPR News, I’ll talk with two therapists & a violence prevention researcher about the shootings at a Minneapolis Catholic school.
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After the shootings: How communities heal

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two therapists and a violence researcher about the grief, anger and fear that follows public shootings and the long and difficult...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 26

Have you heard of a sound bath? Wednesday morning at 9 on MPR News we’re talking about the traditions and science behind modern sound therapy and the power of good vibrations to calm our mind and body. I’ll talk with two sound practitioners.
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Good vibrations: How sound baths and sound therapy can help people relax

Can sound heal? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the ancient traditions and modern science behind sound baths and the power of good vibrations to calm our mind ...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 26

On MPR News former U.S. Secretary of Education John King joined me to talk about the power of teachers and his personal story of how teachers saved his life during a difficult childhood. He is speaking at a free community event Tuesday evening. Details in link. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

From classroom to cabinet: John B. King Jr. on teachers who change lives

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a former secretary of the U.S. Department of Education about the power of teachers and their ability to change lives.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Is there a teacher who made a big difference in your life? Tuesday at 9am on MPR News, I’ll talk to former U.S. Secretary of Education John King about the power of teachers and his personal story of how teachers saved his life during a difficult childhood. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

From classroom to cabinet: John B. King Jr. on teachers who change lives

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a former secretary of the U.S. Department of Education about the power of teachers and their ability to change lives.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Is there a teacher who made a big difference in your life? Tuesday at 9am on MPR News, I’ll talk to former U.S. Secretary of Education John King about the power of teachers & his personal story of how teachers saved his life during a difficult childhood. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

From classroom to cabinet: John B. King Jr. on teachers who change lives

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a former secretary of the U.S. Department of Education about the power of teachers and their ability to change lives.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Does the cost of child care make up a big part of your monthly expenses? On MPR News, I talked about why child care is so expensive, who's affected the most and what ideas are on the table for solutions. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Why child care costs so much in Minnesota

Minnesota has the third-highest average cost of infant child care in the country. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why child care is so expensive, who's affected most and what idea...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Minnesota has the third highest average cost of infant child care in the country. Monday morning at 9 on MPR News, let’s talk about why child care is so expensive, who's affected the most, and what ideas are on the table for solutions. Call in. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Why child care costs so much in Minnesota

Minnesota has the third-highest average cost of infant child care in the country. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why child care is so expensive, wh...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Loved talking to cookbook author Casey Elsass about his new book “What Can I Bring?” Listen to our conversation on MPR News. Lots of listeners also shared suggestions on appetizers, side dishes and desserts to take to family gatherings and parties. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Potluck problems solved: Recipes that travel well and always impress

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a cookbook author who shares recipes designed to travel well, taste amazing and win you the title of ‘best guest ever.’

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 20

You’re invited to the cookout or dinner party, and so now you ask “What can I bring?” Thursday morning at 9 on MPR News I’ll talk to cookbook author Casey Elsass, whose latest book is full of recipes for foods to bring and advice on how to be great guest. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Potluck problems solved: Recipes that travel well and always impress

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the author of “What Can I Bring? Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life.”

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Why can’t you put your phone down? Are you spending too much time on your laptop? Listen to this conversation on MPR News about doing a digital detox, taking steps to reduce your screen time. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Digital detoxing: Finding balance in a world that never logs off

Are you glued to your phone or laptop? Maybe you need a digital detox. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to take a break from our screens and create strategies to unplug.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you glued to your phone or laptop? Do you need a digital detox? Wednesday morning at 9 on MPR News we’ll talk about how to take a break from our screens and create strategies to unplug. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Digital detoxing: Finding balance in a world that never logs off

Are you glued to your phone or laptop? Maybe you need a digital detox. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to take a break from our screens and c...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 19

I learned so much about the latest slang that teenagers and young adults are using today. No cap! You can too. Listen to this conversation on MPR News. My guests included a linguist and a poet.
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Talking Gen Z: How young people today use slang

Every generation has its slang. From “groovy” and “far out” to “lit” and “slay.” MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a linguist and a St. Paul poet and hip-hop artist to unpack the slang of 2025.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 18

Every generation has its slang, from words like “groovy” and “far out” to “lit” and “slay.” Tuesday morning at 9 on MPR News, I’ll talk to a linguist and a poet about the most popular slang in 2025. This show is going to be "straight fire."
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Talking Gen Z: How young people today use slang

Every generation has its slang. From “groovy” and “far out” to “lit” and “slay.” Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a linguist and a St. Paul poet and hip-hop artist...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 18

Listen to a conversation about what it's like to be an Uber or Lyft driver and the challenges they and their riders face in 2025. On MPR News we discussed the changes in ridesharing services since they started.
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Under the hood of rideshare services

Ever wonder how much money a driver for Uber or Lyft can make? Or what it’s like to pick up a stranger in your car? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the rideshare industry and how its changing.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 17

Monday at 9 am on MPR News we'll go behind the scenes of ridesharing & discuss how it’s changed over the years. I'll talk with Uber & Lyft drivers. My guests: Sergio Avedian, senior contributor for The Rideshare Guy, and Twin Cities rideshare driver Said Mohamed.
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Under the hood of rideshare services

Ever wonder how much money a driver for Uber or Lyft can make? Or what it’s like to pick up a stranger in your car? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the rideshare ...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 14

Volunteers shared with me what they get out of devoting time to helping others and shared ideas on ways you can do it too. Listen to this inspiring conversation on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Volunteering in Minnesota: How to get involved and make a difference

Are you interested in giving back to your community as a volunteer? Need ideas on how to get started and what you can do? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests share ways to get involved.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 14

Looking for ideas on ways to do volunteer work? Do you need volunteers? Let’s talk about it Thursday morning at 9 on MPR News. Call in at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Volunteering in Minnesota: How to get involved and make a difference

Are you interested in giving back to your community as a volunteer? Need ideas on how to get started and what you can do? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests sha...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 13

Listen to a conversation on MPR News about time management and turning your “to do” list into a “ta da!” list. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

How to manage your time so you don't feel overwhelmed

Do you find yourself racing against the clock, but still not getting everything done? Does it stress you out? MPR News host Angela Davis is tackling time management with a researcher and a time manage...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 12

The media landscape is changing rapidly. On MPR News I talked with 2 great guests about the big shifts we're seeing in late-night TV, network TV news, streaming services that provide access to sports & other entertainment, and public media. Plus, mergers & ownership.
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The changing media landscape

From streaming shake-ups to shrinking newsrooms, how we get news and entertainment is shifting fast. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a media analyst and a pop culture critic about what’s changin...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 12

Your questions about electric vehicles answered. Lots of MPR News listeners called in to share their experiences. My guests: Jukka Kukkonen of Shift2Electric and Katelyn Bocklund of Drive Electric Minnesota and Great Plains Institute. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

What's ahead for electric vehicles?

Have you thought about buying an electric vehicle? Do you drive one? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how cuts to EV funding could affect the future of electric cars and how we get around.

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 11

Have you thought about buying an electric vehicle? Do you drive one? Monday at 9am on MPR News I’ll talk about how cuts to EV funding could affect the future of electric cars, if now is a good time to swap the pump for a plug & how far you can really go on a charge. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 5

Do you know a child heading to kindergarten this fall? These are kids born during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. On MPR News listen to longtime educators describe the challenges they face, how schools are prepared to address them, and what parents can do to help.
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Born during COVID, starting school now: The challenges facing this year’s kindergarten class

They’re five years old and full of surprises — children born during the first months of the pandemic are starting kindergarten! MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the challenges they...

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Angela Davis MPR @angeladavismpr.bsky.social · Aug 4

Lots of those “pandemic babies” are now 5 years old & heading to kindergarten this fall. Tuesday morning at 9 on MPR News, I’ll talk to some educators about the impact of social isolation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic & what to expect in class this fall. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Born during COVID, starting school now: The challenges facing this year’s kindergarten class

They’re five years old and full of surprises — children born during the first months of the pandemic are starting kindergarten! Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest...

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