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Two guests joined host Marianne Combs to discuss the way our TV and movie consumption has changed, the economics behind that, and how to be smart consumers of media. Neal Justin is the Star Tribune's TV critic, and Daniel Fienberg is Television
A growing body of research has found microscopic plastic pollution in our oceans and freshwater. Researchers recently reviewed the risks of plastic in drinking water and found that 93 percent of bottled water tested showed signs of microplastic
Sarah Bellamy of the Penumbra Theatre joined the program to help answer that question. She joined host Mike Mulcahy.
Host Mike Mulcahy spoke to MPR reporter John Enger about his struggles to find childcare in Bemidji. Then he turned to two guests to discuss where parents and childcare providers struggle.
They were Marnie Werner, the executive director of th
In this episode of Counter Stories, our hosts looked at the news through the lens of diversity. They discussed the reaction surrounding the latest shooting of an unarmed black man in Sacramento, Cali. The shooting has sparked unrest and unease
To kick off MPR's month-long series of special programs about water, MPR's Mike Mulcahy hosted a program about Minnesota's lakes - why do we have so many, and what are the greatest threats to their health? He was joined by two guests: Adam He
The rental market is doing very well in the Twin Cities. Vacancies are low. Rent is rising. That's all good news for developers. But bad news for renters. Sam Young is an economist with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, he t
Host Mike Mulcahy spoke with Rep. Pat Garofalo and Sen. Jeff Hayden about multiple issues. Then, Rep. Jenifer Loon joined the program to talk about the Republican bill to fund school safety measures. And finally, Mike closed the show with a loo
The latest episode of Counter stories, our hosts look at the news through the lens of diversity. They discussed the reaction surrounding the latest shooting of an unarmed black man in Sacramento California. The shooting has sparked unrest and
The 83-year-old primatologist spoke to a sold-out crowd at Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota. She spoke to MPR's Tom Weber.
Host Marianne Combs spoke with two competitors, Chynna Heu and Leo Remke-Rochard, and TruArtSpeaks program organizer Guante Tran Myhre.
How can businesses take concrete steps to address diversity in the workplace? MPR News host Marianne Combs spoke to three guests: Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, director of POC Career Fest; Vivian Chow, director of marketing at Rembrandt Foods; and Ja
And should they be required to carry a gun? That question was posed to three Minnesota educators by host Marianne Combs. She spoke to Education Minnesota president Denise Specht, 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Abdul Wright and Maria Le, a t
How vulnerable is our aging power grid - to threats of any sort -- particularly in this age of cyberattacks? Two guests will join MPR's Mike Mulcahy for a look at that question.
MPR News' Matt Sepic provides mosque bombing case update with Mike Mulcahy.
MPR host Mike Mulcahy spoke about the future of cars and cities with Frank Douma, of the Humphrey School, MNDoT Commissioner Charles Zelle and transportation consultant Mary Smith of Walker Consultants.
This time, the crew discusses several stories in the news, including DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's State of the State address, and a history of racist coverage at National Geographic. Guests were: Don Eubanks, assistant professor at Metropolitan State
Rep. Mark Uglem joined the program to talk about his legislation that would mandate hands-free cellphone devices will driving. He joined host Mike Mulcahy. Mike was also joined by Minnesota Secretary of State Scott Simon, Congressman Tom Emmer
Tina Smith is settling into her job as Minnesota's junior senator, even as she prepares to run in November to keep her seat. The democrat was sworn in Jan. 3 to replace Al Franken, who resigned in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations.
Ultra-marathon runner Courtney Dauwalter spoke to MPR's Tom Weber about what it's like to push your body to the limits and come back for more.
Reporter Dan Kraker spoke to host Marianne Combs about students leaving class at 10 a.m. on Wednesday to protest gun violence nationwide.
MPR's Marianne Combs spoke with poet and essayist Kevin Young about his new nonfiction book, "Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News." Young will be in Minnesota next week for some live events. His boo
Yvette Erasmus and Resmaa Menakem discussed anger with host Marianne Combs--what it is, where it comes from, and when it can be used for good. They also discussed why some people are judged more harshly for displaying their anger than are other
Penumbra Theatre Company in St. Paul recently asked Minnesotans to share their experiences of life in America. They then took twelve finalists and helped them to develop their work for the stage. The results paint a vibrant picture of the hopes
On the show this week: gun safety legislation, a potential senate candidate and a chat with our political reporters.
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