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Jodi Dworkin on the left and a girl looking at a screen on the right.

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Talking limiting screen time with U of M

University of Minnesota Professor Jodi Dworkin speaks to how screen time usage has changed, provides advice for parents, and the importance of screen-free time for families.

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Talking aquatic invasive species with the U of M

Amy Kinsley, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, answers questions on what the latest research on AIS shows, what boaters and anglers alike can do to stop the spread of AIS, as well as the new AIS Explorer dashboard.

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Talking soil health with U of M

Anne Sawyer, an Assistant Extension Professor at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about soil health and how it translates to healthy plants this growing season.

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Talking community-led climate justice with the U of M

Dr. Surapaneni shares how people can get involved in community-led climate justice today to reduce the impact of climate change on human health.

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Talking financial literacy with U of M

This Financial Literacy Month, University of Minnesota Professor Joyce Serido explains what financial literacy is, ways to build a better understanding of personal finances, and how to get young people engaged in thinking about finances.

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Talking vaccine anxiety, guilt and shaming with the U of M

Medical School Professor Sophia Albott discusses these three emerging vaccination attitudes and how to manage them as the vaccine access widens to new populations.

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Talking mental health during the pandemic with U of M

Community-University Health Care Center Case Manager Rachel Fuller talks about mental health and substance abuse challenges she is seeing in her practice.

U of M Medical School Professor Jill Foster modeling recommended airport PPE.

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Talking travel safety with U of M

U of M Medical School Professor Jill Foster offers tips on how to stay safe during upcoming travel.

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Talking cancer prevention with U of M

Professor Timothy Church answers questions on lifestyle changes people can make to reduce their risk of getting cancer.

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Talking critically needed blood donations with the U of M

U of M Medical School Professor Claudia Cohn explains why donating blood today is needed now more than ever and how choosing to give could equip those donors with new information about their exposure to COVID-19.

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Talking cervical cancer awareness with U of M

Deanna Teoh answers questions on the symptoms, treatment and screening for cervical cancer.

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Talking healthy holiday food habits with U of M

Joanne Slavin answers questions about how to make wise food choices for good, overall health and to avoid gaining those extra holiday pounds.

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Talking COVID-19 vaccination attitudes with the U of M

Ana Núñez with the Medical School talks about why these attitudes exist and how they could limit access to certain communities, particularly people of color.

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Talking holiday loneliness and how to cope with U of M

Sabine Schmid with the U of M Medical School explains how people can recognize and prepare for social isolation and loneliness during the holidays due to the pandemic or other social factors.

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Talking local retail with U of M

The holiday shopping season is a critical time for American small businesses. According to the National Retail Federation, the holidays generate about 20% of some businesses’ annual sales.

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Talking holiday travel with U of M

U of M Medical School Professor Jill Foster explains how to stay safe when traveling for the holidays this year.

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Talking the holidays during a pandemic with U of M

Mary Jo Kreitzer talks about how people can cope, create new traditions and more for holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic.

U of M assistant professor Richelle Moen and a friends at dinner.

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Talking post-election conversations with family and friends with U of M

U of M Assistant Professor Richelle Moen talks how families and other social groups can navigate political conversations post-election.

Tiffany Wolf (left), Deer in woods (right)

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Talking Chronic Wasting Disease with U of M

Tiffany Wolf with the College of Veterinary Medicine answers common questions about CWD.

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Talking social-emotional learning for children with U of M

Prof. Clay Cook explains why social-emotional learning is a vital part of a child’s development and how caregivers can support their children.