Podcast Episodes

From kimchi to kombucha: Hype or healthy habit?

Kimchi. Kombucha. Yogurt. Sauerkraut. Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for thousands of years but researchers are still trying to und…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Friendships: Making them, keeping them and letting them go

Our friendships are some of the most important relationships we have. Friends are the people we celebrate with, lean on during difficult times, and t…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cheap Week: How to spend less on buying stuff

How can we spend less without giving up the stuff we need?

Maybe you're furnishing your first apartment, replacing a broken toaster, looking for clot…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cheap Week: How to spend less on fun and entertainment

Going out can get expensive fast. By the time you pay for tickets, food, drinks and parking, a single outing can easily cost $100 or more. Most of us…

3 months ago

Cheap Week: Making your grocery dollars go further

Does it feel like every trip to the grocery store costs more than it used to? You're not alone. With food prices still high, many households are look…

3 months ago

Cheap Week: How to save money on your next vacation

Whether you're planning a weekend road trip or hoping to book a flight, travel costs can add up quickly. But there are ways to spend less without giv…

3 months ago

The U.S. is turning 250: Looking back, looking forward

Next week, the United States marks a unique milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

For some Americans, the semiquincente…

3 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is betting on the future of downtown St. Paul

Craig Leipold may be one of downtown St. Paul’s biggest boosters.

He’s the owner of the Minnesota Wild, and his company manages the venues that bring…

3 months, 1 week ago

What are you reading this summer?

Summer is a great time to get lost in a good story, discover a new author, or tackle that book on your nightstand. MPR News host Angela Davis talks w…

3 months, 1 week ago

Subscription fatigue? How to take control of those monthly fees

Many people underestimate how much they spend on subscriptions and memberships.

Consumers think they spend around $90 a month, according to one surve…

3 months, 1 week ago