Cele mai bune Mpr podcast-uri (2024)

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Restricting cell phone use in schools 46:50

1d ago46:50

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Earlier this year, the state legislature passed a law that requires all school districts and charter schools in Minnesota to implement a student cell phone policy by the middle of next March. As districts work to develop student cell phone policies, there are different ideas about what’s the best approach. Should schools ban cell phones completely …

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #216 — Vaccine Guidance for Flu Season; Mpox Vaccine; Updated Novavax Vaccine Authorization; OTC Gel for ED; New Insertion Device for Paragard 12:46

4d ago12:46

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CDC Advisory Committee issue vaccine guidelines for flu season; Smallpox vaccine gains expanded indication; Updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine; Over-the-counter gel for erectile dysfunction; New inserter system for placement of contraceptive intrauterine system.

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Talking Sense: Navigating relationships across political divides 48:33

5d ago48:33

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Have you ever felt like you had to choose between your political convictions and a friendship? Or that you had to hide what you really believe to protect your marriage or other family ties? Talking Sense is an MPR News election year project to help Minnesotans maintain their relationships and have those hard political conversations better. MPR News…

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Parents are facing alarming levels of stress 46:23

6d ago46:23

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Being a parent has always been a mix of joy and worry. But these days, it’s the worries that seem to be growing. Last week, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory calling attention to the dangerous levels of stress facing parents and others who care for young children. He called the state of their mental health a public health concern…

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How to reduce chronic absenteeism 46:44

7d ago46:44

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More than a quarter of Minnesota’s middle and high school students miss at least ten percent of the school year — which is about 18 days. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about chronic absenteeism — why it matters, who it impacts and what we can do to boost school attendance. Guests: Kent Pekel, superintendent of Rochester Public Scho…

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Rural Voice at the Minnesota State Fair 56:45

11d ago56:45

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The third season of Rural Voice kicked off at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday, Aug. 26. It was a steamy day, but it didn’t discourage rural change makers who gathered at the MPR booth for a lively and hopeful town hall with moderator Kerri Miller. The question before them: How is rural Minnesota changing, and how are rural communities thriving i…

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The ’Deeper Blues’ of Minneapolis music legend Cornbread Harris 47:07

12d ago47:07

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Join Angela Davis at the Minnesota State Fair for a North Star Journey Live recording to celebrate the music, the man and the mischief of James “Cornbread” Harris. Cornbread is now 97 years old, which means he’s been playing his beloved piano at gigs all over the Twin Cities for more than 70 years. Music journalist Andrea Swensson recently released…

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Hazelden’s CEO on the evolution of addiction treatment 47:20

13d ago47:20

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Addiction was seen as a moral failing in 1949 when what’s now the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation opened its sanctuary for alcoholic men in Center City, Minn. In the 75 years since then, much has been learned about what leaves people vulnerable to substance use disorders. At least some of the stigma connected to addiction has lifted. And, there’s mo…

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Proposals to end federal income taxes on tips 48:15

14d ago48:15

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Cutting taxes on tips may sound like a good idea, but many economists don’t love it. Earlier this summer, former President Trump proposed eliminating federal taxes on tips. A few weeks ago, Vice President Harris said if elected, she would also seek to end taxes on tipped income for service and hospitality workers like servers, bartenders and barber…

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The role of higher education in Minnesota 52:07

15d ago52:07

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It’s back to school time. Over the last year, campuses across the U.S. became the center of protests. At some schools, that led to peaceful discourse. Others saw unrest and police intervention. MPR News host Kerri Miller talked with three higher education leaders at Macalester College. You’ll hear their plans for the new academic year and how they …

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #215 — HIV Drug Discontinuation; Combo for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC; Update on Unapproved Potassium Phosphates in Peds; Otezla Indication Expanded; Tirzepatide Diabetes Risk Reduction ... 12:38

18d ago12:38

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Genentech decide to remove Fuzeon from US market; Rybrevant and Lazcluze approved as first-line treatment for certain patients with EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC; FDA warning regarding unapproved potassium phosphates; Otezla approval expanded to include treatment of pediatric patients; Results from tirzepatide diabetes risk reduction study.…

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Reviewing the Democratic National Convention 47:03

19d ago47:03

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MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the key takeaways from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago—including Wednesday night’s speech by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The week started with a surprise early appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris. In very brief remarks, the vice president thanked President Joe Biden for his “his…

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How to support the mental health of college students 46:31

20d ago46:31

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College students are starting to head back to school this month, and along with a laptop and maybe posters and a dorm fridge, many young people also are bringing mental health struggles to campus. About one out of every five college students experience what mental health professionals call “serious psychological distress,” according to this past sp…

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Ensuring accessible, secure and fair elections 47:06

21d ago47:06

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In 2020, Minnesota broke a record when 79.9 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the general election and has led the nation in voter turnout three of the last four years. In 2022, Maine, Oregon and Wisconsin beat us for the top spot — they were all above 60 percent voter turnout, while Minnesota was at 59 percent. So, what can we expec…

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A look inside the barbershop 46:42

22d ago46:42

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Barbers are people of many talents. They need to have a range of skills to serve customers with different hair textures, facial shapes and style choices. But at its core, being a barber is about much more than just cutting men’s hair. Being able to make conversation is also important — whether it’s light-hearted banter or just being a good listener…

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #214 — Livdelzi Approved for PBC; Novel Prurigo Nodularis Tx; FDA Denies MDMA Therapy; Yorvipath Approved; Digital Therapy for MDD 14:19

25d ago14:19

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New Treatment for Primary Biliary Cholangitis; Nemluvio approved for prurigo nodularis; FDA Denies MDMA for PTSD; New hypoparathyroidism treatment; First digital therapeutic approved for depression.

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Meet the Minneapolis sound designers crafting noise for movies, television and theater 46:19

26d ago46:19

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MPR News host Angela Davis takes a peek behind the scenes of our favorite movies, television shows and live theater productions. Sound design immerses us in a story. It can make us feel things. Who could forget the whir of the light sabers in the “Star Wars” movies? Or the swish and swirl of the water in “Finding Nemo” that made you feel like you w…

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Protecting Minnesota’s vanishing natural shorelines 47:04

28d ago47:04

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According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we’ve lost about half of the state’s natural shorelines. And researchers say natural shoreline continues to disappear at an alarming rate. When we lose natural lakeshore, it affects the lakes we love. Mowed shorelines allow seven to nine times more pollutants to enter the lake than one wit…

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Reimagining local news in Minnesota 47:30

28d ago47:30

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If the business model of local news needs an overhaul, what can the journalists who work inside the system do to change it? Listen to part two in our Report for America conversation about the state of local news. Our first conversation was with local and national philanthropy leaders who want to build new ways for local news to thrive. This time, t…

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How to create sustainable newsrooms for the future 51:28

29d ago51:28

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MPR News host Angela Davis recently moderated two panels about the state of local news in Minnesota. The first is with funders who are pushing for new models to reinvigorate newsrooms across the state and the country. The second brings the conversation to news leaders across Minnesota. How can journalists themselves reinvent the way they do their j…

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #213 — Obesity Drug Shortage Update; Updated Contraceptive Recs; Synovial Sarcoma T-Cell Tx; Lymphir Approved; Fabhalta Gains a New Indication 17:44

1M ago17:44

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The FDA give an updated on the availability of obesity drugs; The CDC has issued an updated guideline on contraceptive use; The first T-cell gene therapy is approved for synovial sarcoma; Lymphir gains approval for relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; Fabhalta gains a new indication.

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Talking Sense: How we talk about immigrants and immigration 46:48

1M ago46:48

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Did you know in the late 1800s and early 1900s, one-third of Minnesota’s population was born in another country? Polls show immigration is a key election issue with voters having sharply different views. Assumptions and misinformation also cloud discussions about immigrants and immigration. What’s accurate and what’s not? MPR News host Angela Davis…

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What children learn when they play 47:31

1M ago47:31

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If you’ve ever watched a kid at play, you’ve probably seen a happy kid. Maybe you’ve watched children at your local park building forts out of sticks, or on the basketball court going for layups and pretending to be their favorite Timberwolves player. Maybe you’ve seen your own child lost in focus on a Lego creation or playing restaurant with dolls…

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Vice President Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate 1:38:50

1M ago1:38:50

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Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. And she will launch a multistate tour with him at a rally in Philadelphia Tuesday night. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talked about the Harris-Walz ticket and how much impact vice presidential candidates can have on a presidential campaign.…

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Managing work and relationships as an adult with autism 46:14

1M ago46:14

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Imagine being so shaken up by a detour sign on your regular route to work that you had to pull over to fight against a panic attack. Or imagine not recognizing when someone was sarcastic with you or flirting with you. These can be common experiences for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder — a broad range of conditions characterized by ch…

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #212 — Compounded Semaglutide Errors; New Alzheimer Disease Tx; Test for Colorectal Cancer; Leqselvi Approved for Alopecia; Palforzia Expanded Approval 14:09

1M ago14:09

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FDA voice concerns over compounded semaglutide; New treatment approved for mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer type; Colorectal cancer screening test gets green light; Leqselvi approved for alopecia; And peanut allergy treatment gains expanded indication.

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How to thrive as a business in Minnesota 52:19

1M ago52:19

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Join us for a discussion hosted by our colleagues at Sahan Journal — a nonprofit dedicated to reporting for immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota — about how to thrive as a business in Minnesota. Mukhtar Ibrahim, the founding publisher and CEO of Sahan Journal, talks with a panel of Black, immigrant entrepreneurs in tech, farming, fashio…

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The volunteers behind wilderness search and rescue 47:21

1M ago47:21

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Every year, thousands of people visit the Boundary Waters and other remote, wild areas of northern Minnesota. Every year, lots of people run into trouble and call for help. Those who respond are often nurses, police officers and other volunteers who sometimes spend several days on missions. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talked with two volunteer r…

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