MPR News with Angela Davis

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The latest developments in the negotiations for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the latest developments in the negotiations for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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2 DAYS AGO

St. Paul City Council reflects on a historic year: ‘Ten toes down, shoulder to shoulder’

One year ago, St. Paul made history when it became the first major city in the U.S. to install an all-female city council. Just as remarkable: This group also makes up the youngest and most racially diverse council since St. Paul incorporated in 1854. Six of its seven members are women of color. All are 40 or younger. Related Links From Talking Sense: Two St. Paul council members reveal how they overcame deep divisions to pass cease-fire resolution In 2024 Historic, all-woman St. Paul City Council sworn in and ready to work On Jan. 9, 2025 — exactly one year to the day that the council was inducted — MPR News host Angela Davis hosted a North Star Journey Live conversation with all seven St. Paul council members. They reflected on their groundbreaking first year in office and what it’s like to be a woman in politics today. They also talked about how they work together, despite differences, and how they are facing the upcoming political headwinds. North Star Journey Live with the St. Paul City Council St. Paul City Council: Council member Anika Bowie, Ward 1 Council member Rebecca Noecker, Ward 2 Council member Saura Jost, Ward 3 Council president Mitra Jalali, Ward 4 Council vice president Hwa Jeong Kim, Ward 5 Council member Nelsie Yang, Ward 6 Council member Cheniqua Johnson, Ward 7 Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

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Climate change and how to address it

The Earth’s hottest year in recorded history was 2024. The previous hottest year was 2023. MPR News guest host Emily Bright and her guests talk about climate change and possible ways to address it.

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As Legislature prepares for new session, rifts between parties show a partisan divide

The Minnesota Legislature will gavel-in a new session on Jan. 14 at noon, and MPR’s politics team is at the Capitol to cover it all. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the 2025 legislative session.

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JAN 7

How mindfulness can reduce stress

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Twin Cities rapper and mindfulness instructor who says yoga saved his life.

47 min
JAN 7

The power of mentoring

January is national Mentoring Month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how a mentor can support, guide and open opportunities for people of all ages.

48 min
JAN 6

Co-buying homes: Why some friends are buying houses together

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about a new trend in home ownership — co-buying homes.

47 min
12/31/2024

Talking Sense: Why grief has the power to unite us or divide us

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the different ways we express grief, what we can do to support people who are grieving and what can happen when we suppress grief.

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06/27/2024

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If you are, npr will bend head over heels to share your story, never willing to examine the other side of such stories, narratives. It makes for easy reporting, news gathering, but leaves us all less informed at the end of the day
Appointment listening

11/18/2023

Pocketfullofpocketsand

Angela Davis is a wonderful interviewer with a lovely voice and pace. She keeps the conversation moving and the topics discussed vary but are always interesting and informative.
New user of MPR podcast with Angela Davis

05/26/2023

YayaDi

Just listened to 2 of her interviews and I believe it’s love at 1st listen. ! I’m looking forward to coming here again and hopefully again and again! Thank you Angela , staff and interviewees ❤️