MPR News with Angela Davis

Anton Treuer and David Treuer spent their childhood together on the Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota, in a house that had no electricity or running water.

The brothers went on to graduate from Princeton University and become writers and college professors known for exploring and reclaiming Ojibwe culture.

On Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis continued her Power Pair series with the Treuer brothers. Th...

It’s graduation season. Students across the state are putting on their caps and gowns as they wrap up their high school and college careers — and prepare to join the workforce full-time.

Some new grads are having a hard time finding full-time jobs. Others might be navigating a full-time paycheck — and paying for rent and groceries on their own for the first time. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two financia...

Parasocial relationships are the one-sided connections someone develops with a celebrity, fictional character or other prominent figure that they don’t know in real life.

In a changing world where social media influencers, YouTubers and podcast hosts feel like close friends, what are the implications of these one-sided relationships? What are the benefits? 

MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two psychotherapist...

Have you ever had a conversation about politics that grew into a heated argument or maybe the opposite — froze into a chilly silence?  

Or maybe you just avoid talking with people who don’t share your opinions on issues you care deeply about.  

MPR News with Angela Davis shares a conversation that will help you communicate better in a politically polarized time.

On April 24, a group of college students and othe...

The first iPhone came out in 2007, when this year’s graduating high school seniors were toddlers learning to speak. Today, almost all high school students (95 percent) have access to a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center.

Scrolling through social media posts has become central to young people’s lives, but there’s also a growing conversation about the downsides. Constant connectivity is linked to an increas...

Would you know the signs of a stroke if you saw them in a friend or a family member? 

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Nearly 800,000 people have a stroke each year in the United States. 

MPR News host Angela Davis hears from a neurologist about the causes, signs and symptoms of a stroke.  

She also hears from a survivor about her road to recovery after her life-changing stroke — and why she teamed ...

We’re almost through the month of May and the peonies are getting ready to bloom.  

Maybe you’re wondering if it’s too late to plant flowers or get some seeds in the vegetable plot. Well, it’s not!

MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two horticultural experts about how to make our yards and gardens flourish as we head into summer.  

They talked about all the things you can still plant this season, ways to ma...

We hear a lot about students who are not engaged in school.  

But what happens when schools begin to do things differently to give students more control over their education — in everything from hiring staff to student discipline policies?  

MPR News host Angela Davis shares a conversation she moderated this spring with high school students, principals and teachers from three public schools who are finding new ways...

Four years ago this week, a movement to defund and abolish the Minneapolis Police Department ignited across the city and the world.  

George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man and St. Louis Park resident, was killed by a Minneapolis police officer in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis. 

In those four years since his murder, everything — and nothing — has changed. 

The Minneapolis Police Department was not d...

Just this past week, tech giant Google unveiled its new AI music tool, ”Music AI Sandbox,” which the company says will be “the ultimate collaborator” for musicians.

It’s an example of how rapidly AI is integrating into the art world — for better or for worse.

MPR News guest host Chris Farrell and his guests talked about what the rise of artificial intelligence means for artists, musicians, actors and writers.

Depression, anxiety and other mental health issues are the most common complications during and after pregnancy, yet 75 percent of postpartum problems go untreated. The consequences can be devastating. Suicide and overdoses are leading causes of maternal death in the United States.

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first-ever pill specifically aimed at postpartum depression, but most health plans ...

Schizophrenia affects about 24 million people worldwide. It can be a disruptive illness, making it difficult to find a meaningful job, attend school or manage relationships.

People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment, but there is hope. A growing body of research shows that with new interventions it’s possible to live well with the illness. 

This program shares stories about schizophrenia that don’t make...

Nearly half of incarcerated Americans have a history of mental illness — that’s twice the prevalence of mental illness in the adult population of the United States. People with serious mental illnesses encounter law enforcement and the court system for many reasons. 

This program brings together stories of people who have lived with mental illness while incarcerated.

We also meet mental health providers calling fo...

Black women and girls experience discrimination, microaggressions and stereotypes every day. Living with daily racism has a profound impact on the mental health, well-being and lives of all those coping with it.

This special program explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States. Through interviews with mental health providers and people sharing their personal stories, we’ll ex...

Homelessness in the United States reached a record high in 2023. On any given night, more than 650,000 people experience homelessness.

People living homeless have higher rates of untreated mental illnesses and substance use disorders than the general population. That can make it difficult to find a permanent place to live.

This program will take you to the streets of New York City to hear directly from people who...

Journalist Lee Hawkins grew up in Maplewood, Minn., but Alabama has always haunted his family.

In a new podcast, Hawkins uncovers his family history, his father’s painful nightmares and the long-lasting impacts of Jim Crow far beyond segregation.

What Happened in Alabama? is a long-form limited series podcast about the intergenerational ripple effect of slavery and his efforts to heal.

MPR News host Angela Davi...