Such an inspiring and fun conversation with this mother-daughter dynamic duo. Meet my latest Power Pair. On MPR News I talked to the co-founders of an innovative candle and wellness company called Kobi Co. Listen to Kobi Gregory and her mom Tasha Harris. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Do you know your cholesterol numbers and what they really mean? On Minnesota Public Radio I talked with a cardiologist about cholesterol, the latest research on heart disease and how to protect your heart as you age. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

An update on Minnesota’s foster care system. What’s working and what’s not. On MPR News I talked to Osahon Akpata-Tanious, executive director of Foster Advocates and Nikki Farago, executive director of the Children's Law Center of Minnesota. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Minnesota is gearing up for a five-day celebration of Prince. It’s been 10 years since he died. On MPR News listen to his longtime friend and former lawyer Londell McMillan describe the events & concerts that start on June 3. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

I have some good news to share. Listen to the responses I got when I walked up to people taking walks and asked them to “tell me something good.” You can also listen on the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast. (And yes, we played some of the Rufus and Chaka Khan song.) www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

On MPR News, listen to award-winning book author Laurie Hertzel discuss her new memoir. It’s about her childhood in Duluth, MN in the late 1960s and what it was like being one of ten children in a chaotic household dealing with many challenges. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

How did you sleep last night? A new episode of the new Call to Mind podcast dropped today. It’s all about the relationship between sleep and mental health. If you enjoy eye-opening conversations about mental health subscribe to this podcast from Minnesota Public Radio. www.calltomindnow.org/podcast

President Trump wants American history to be less divisive and more patriotic. How are Minnesota historians & museum directors reacting? Listen to a MPR News North Star Journey Live, recorded in Mankato. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

They’re back! A new national survey shows more young adults are moving back into their parents’ home. Some out of necessity, others as a financial strategy. On MPR News listen to a financial consultant from Thrivent & personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Are you curious about ways you can manage your mental health better? Add this to your collection of podcasts. Call to Mind features expert advice and stories from people across the country living with mental health challenges as they journey to live well. www.calltomindnow.org/podcast #mentalhealth

Is there a better way to respond to mental health emergencies when someone calls 911? Listen to a special report from Call to Mind, MPR News & Tradeoffs. We go to Durham, NC to talk to people who have reimagined the city’s crisis-response system. #mentalhealth www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Is there a better way to respond to mental health emergencies when someone calls 911? Our weeklong series of mental health programs from Call to Mind continues Friday morning at 9 on MPR News. This special report is called “The Fifth Branch.” #mentalhealth www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Listen to a special report from Call to Mind about the unique mental health challenges that immigrants in America face. Global conflicts, changes to immigration policy & the recent deportation crackdown have all amplified the challenge of making a new home in the US. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

All week at 9am on Minnesota Public Radio, we’re featuring special reports on mental health from Call to Mind. Thursday morning listen to a program that explores the unique mental health challenges for immigrants in America. #mentalhealth. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Nearly a third of Americans say they sleep poorly or not enough, & research shows that it harms our mental health. On MPR News hear what experts have to say about the relationship between sleep and mental health. Listen to a special report from Call to Mind. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Our bodies need sleep and when we don’t sleep enough or sleep well, it harms our mental health and our physical wellbeing. Yet, nearly a third of us say we sleep poorly or not enough. Wednesday morning at 9 on MPR News, listen to a special report from Call to Mind. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Do you worry about climate change? Have you been personally affected by the impact? Listen to a special report from Call to Mind. It’s called “Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Mental Health.” Listen on the link below or on my MPR News podcast. #mentalhealth www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

All this week at 9am on MPR News listen to a series of special reports about mental health from Call to Mind. We kick things off Monday with a deep dive into chronic stress and what it does to your mind and body. Experts weigh in on how to manage the strain of stress. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Tuesday morning at 9 on MPR News, listen to a special report from Call to Mind. It’s called “Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Mental Health.” www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

All this week at 9am on MPR News listen to a series of special reports about mental health from Call to Mind. We kick things off Monday with a deep dive into chronic stress and what it does to your mind and body. Experts weigh in on how to manage the strain of stress. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Meet MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber. On Minnesota Public Radio she answered questions about what it takes to create weather forecasts, describing all the steps of the process and what causes forecasts to sometimes change at the last minute. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

I’ve been collaborating with a team of journalists and mental health experts from across the country to bring you a new series of hourlong programs that focus on mental wellness. You may be familiar with Call to Mind from MPR News. Well, now, it’s a podcast. www.calltomindnow.org/podcast

Did you know that we have an arts and culture team here at MPR News? I asked two of our arts reporters about shows that are drawing in audiences right now, and about challenges arts organizations are facing behind the scenes. Listen to them describe their work. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

I have some fantastic colleagues at Minnesota Public Radio. Here’s my conversation with MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and correspondent Matt Sepic. They shared how decisions are made at MPR as breaking news unfolds and what it takes be accurate and fair. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

DEI means different things to different people. Listen to how my guests on Minnesota Public Radio define it and describe how it’s evolving. What does it take to create workplaces that work for everyone? Listen on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

8 months after a shooter fired a gun through the stained glass windows of a Catholic church & school in Mpls, I talked with parents & the school principal on MPR News about what healing looks like. Two children were killed & many others were injured at Annunciation. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

How much do you know about grooming and how to recognize it and prevent it? Listen to this conversation on MPR News as we discuss the pattern of manipulative behaviors to gain a child’s trust in order to sexually abuse them. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

On Minnesota Public Radio, listen to a conversation about the importance of teaching kids & teenagers how to manage money. Learn about the financial literacy programs offered by Junior Achievement & hear from some teenagers who participated. Listen on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Need some motivation to get your body moving? Listen to this conversation on MPR News on why many of us struggle to stick with an exercise routine and what we can do to become physically active regularly. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

How secure are elections in Minnesota and across the country? Are new laws needed or not? On Minnesota Public Radio I talked about how our election systems can balance security with access. Listen on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

One year after the Trump administration imposed higher tariffs on Canada, trade and travel between the two countries has declined. Here in Minnesota the impact was even greater in communities along the border that have long had strong ties. Listen on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Reminder that if you ever miss one of my live talk shows at 9am on Minnesota Public Radio, you can listen to the podcast. You'll find it on Apple, Spotify and Amazon. Just search for MPR News with Angela Davis. Subscribe. It's free.

Listen to an informative discussion on the history of UNCF and HBCUs and why these institutions are still valuable and needed in 2026. On Minnesota Public Radio, I talked with HBCU graduates & a local UNCF leader. Listen on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Are you frequently turning to alcohol or drugs as a way to cope with stress? Listen to an open & honest conversation about addiction and recovery. On MPR News, I talked with two people who’ve experienced addiction and now work for Minnesota Recovery Connection. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Are you seeing more critters in the city? On MPR News I talked with two experts from the University of Minnesota about the behavior of wild animals in urban areas. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

We went behind the scenes of a 911 emergency dispatch center to discover what it’s like to take calls from people dealing with emergencies and connect them with the right first responders as soon as possible. On MPR News, listen to call takers & dispatchers. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

If the cloudy, rainy spring weather has you craving sunshine and thinking about scheduling a vacation next winter, consider joining me and other public radio listeners as we travel to Costa Rica in January 2027. This one is for you if you love nature. www.publicradiocustomtravel.org/trips/costa%...

The Science Museum of Minnesota is dealing with a drastic drop in the number of visitors, declining revenue & shrinking funding. Attendance is half of what it was in 2019 forcing the museum to eliminate summer camps & lay off employees. Listen on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Here’s what you need to know about spring allergies before they become a problem. Listen to this conversation on Minnesota Public Radio with two allergists who describe the symptoms, the causes and treatment options. Listen on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

What role does philanthropy play in shaping a community and responding to its needs? On Minnesota Public Radio I talked to Jen Ford Reedy, the president of the Bush Foundation about what Bush does for our region and her vision for the foundation. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Listen to a conversation on MPR News about how farmers are dealing with rising costs & economic uncertainty. My guests: Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson and Megan Horsager, a farmer in Chippewa County. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

My latest MPR News Power Pair has been married 34 years. Brian Bruess is president of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Collegeville. Carol Bruess is known nationally for her research on relationships and communication. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

The video is now available of my conversation with faith leaders In MN about what they witnessed & how they responded during the surge of ICE agents. On MPR News listen to a rabbi, an imam, a pastor of a Lutheran church and a leader of an interfaith nonprofit reflect. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

When ICE agents surged into Minnesota in January, communities didn’t just face a legal issue. They faced a moral one. Tuesday at 9am on MPR News, listen as faith leaders who were on the front lines reflect on what happened. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Listen to a conversation on Minnesota Public Radio about how federal job cuts last year hit one group the hardest — Black women. Of the almost 300,000 federal jobs slashed in 2025, estimates show Black women make up a stunning 33 percent of those job cuts. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

An alarming conversation about the financial crisis that hospitals in Minnesota are facing. Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is a prime example, but rural hospitals are struggling too. Listen on MPR News. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

People who have been laid off called in to MPR News to describe how their mental health has been affected. Listen to my conversation with a therapist and a researcher who studies unemployment and job search trends. We talked about managing anger, uncertainty & shame. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Meet a Minnesotan who’s helping people build wealth through cooperatively-owned businesses. On Minnesota Public Radio I talked to Repa Mekha, the founder and CEO of Nexus Community Partners. You’ll be inspired by his story and the impact his work is having. Listen. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

I wanted to know how therapists are doing at a time when so many people are seeking mental health support. So I asked. Are they dealing with burnout? Listen to this conversation on Minnesota Public Radio. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...