# news host (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover news host. Page: Feed: --- ## [Beyond books: How public libraries are changing](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/20/more-than-books-what-your-local-library-has-to-offer) _2026-08-20 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ Your local library has more to offer than a good book. A library card can connect you with job-search help, classes and events, computers, free or discounted tickets to museums and even 3D printing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the wide range of resources libraries provide, how to access them and how the role of public libraries is changing. Guests: Jennifer Baker is… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/20/ad-libraries_20260820_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01M0DG3EK6VJHN5P49H2JAR5BZ) ## [How to help older adults build meaningful connections](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/19/how-to-help-older-adults-build-meaningful-connections) _2026-08-19 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ We all need someone to talk to. But as we get older, it can be harder to find opportunities to build meaningful connections. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about programs that bring older adults and volunteers together through phone conversations, virtual coffee chats and in-person visits. Guests: Emma Lucchesi is the senior director of programs at Friends & Co , a Minnesota-based nonprofit that… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/19/how_to_help_older_adults_build_meaningful_connections_20260819_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01M0ATWS2HBCKPQAKPKRPG13E2) ## [How to parent through the transition to high school](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/18/how-to-parent-through-the-transition-to-high-school) _2026-08-18 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ Schools across Minnesota are starting the new school year. For families with a child entering high school, the transition can bring harder classes, changing friendships and new social pressures — along with more independence and opportunities to grow. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how parents can support teenagers through the transition into high school. They’ll discuss… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/18/ad-high-school_20260818_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01M08A3ACG4B45HJAR3272N3A3) ## [Native entrepreneurs bring jobs and inspiration to their communities](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/17/native-entrepreneurs-bring-jobs-and-inspiration-to-their-communities) _2026-08-17 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ American Indians on tribal lands in the United States have historically faced some of the nation’s worst economic conditions. Casinos have helped improve bring jobs and development to many Minnesota tribes over the past four decades. And, now, the number of other types of businesses owned by Native entrepreneurs and tribal governments is growing — and becoming more diverse . MPR News host Angela… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/17/Native_entrepreneurs_bring_jobs_and_inspiration_to_their_communities_20260817_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01M00BJCDPZRA97M3SHXSBHDPH) ## [Flock cameras, privacy and the limits of police surveillance](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/13/flock-cameras-privacy-and-the-limits-of-police-surveillance) _2026-08-13 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ Flock cameras can help police find stolen cars and solve crimes. But they can also create a record of where vehicles have been — raising questions about privacy and police surveillance. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a data privacy expert about what kind of information Flock cameras collect, who can access that information and what limits the Constitution puts on tracking our… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/13/ad-flock-cameras_20260813_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01KZV4MKHS3F1CE0QVBBEA43XE) ## [The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/12/the-big-takeaways-from-tuesdays-primary-elections) _2026-08-12 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two political strategists about what Tuesday’s primary election results reveal about the future of Minnesota’s political parties, the influence of President Donald Trump and the November midterm elections. [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/12/primary_election_results_20260812_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01KZRXRN3EA375F531X91BJGX7) ## [Changing with the times to help Minneapolis neighborhoods thrive](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/11/changing-with-the-times-to-helping-minneapolis-neighborhoods-thrive) _2026-08-11 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ For nearly 150 years, Pillsbury United Communities has worked across Minneapolis to provide everything from youth programs and employment services to food assistance and a world class theater. Its work is rooted in a simple idea: The people who live in the neighborhood are the ones who know how to make their lives there better. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the new president and CEO of… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/11/Changing_with_the_times_to_help_Minneapolis_neighborhoods_thrive_20260811_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01KZP7NRFETNSNC33JGVVZR09Y) ## [Power Pair: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis celebrate a Minnesota homecoming](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/10/power-pair-jimmy-jam-and-terry-lewis-celebrate-a-minnesota-homecoming) _2026-08-10 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are coming home to Minnesota for a special concert at the Minnesota State Fair . The Minnesota music legends are the award-winning songwriting and production duo behind dozens of hits for some of the biggest names in music and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the longtime friends and creative partners about… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/10/jimmy_jam_and_terry_lewis_20260810_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01KZ9Q3KFJX2PKYC88WV07EHHA) ## [Cyberattacks and the critical services we rely on](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/06/protecting-the-essential-systems-we-rely-on-from-cyberattacks) _2026-08-06 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ State and federal authorities continue to investigate a recent coordinated cyberattack on Minnesota municipal water systems. Hackers disrupted technology controls at water towers and treatment plants in more than 30 Minnesota communities last week. And the FBI says water and wastewater companies in at least six other states have reported incidents. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/06/cyberattacks_on_water_systems_20260806_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01KZ934NKMKDMRC2NFP6KHVMMV) ## [Addressing the mental health strain on public leaders](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/04/public-office-is-taking-a-mental-toll-on-political-leaders) _2026-08-05 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ Public office has always been demanding, but the stress of leadership seems to be taking a bigger toll on elected officials’ mental health. Several city council members in Minnesota recently shared their struggles with mental health, including a Minneapolis council member who took a break to attend to depression and anxiety. Earlier this year, St. Paul’s city council president resigned , citing… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/05/Addressing_the_mental_health_strain_on_public_leaders_20260805_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01KZ6MVFM8PSGNW7KTP3F72X53) ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WisMDjxdIxKC) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Trust, accountability and the behavior we expect from political leaders](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/04/trust-accountability-and-the-behavior-we-expect-from-political-leaders) _2026-08-04 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ Public trust is essential to effective leadership, but it can be difficult to build and easy to lose. Recent allegations of sexual harassment involving St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her have prompted conversations about workplace conduct, accountability and the responsibilities that come with public office. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the standards we hold elected officials to and… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/04/trust_in_public_leaders_20260804_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01KZ412FPSS0S1GK187Q90PTRT) ## [Making sense of student loan changes](https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/03/making-sense-of-student-loan-changes) _2026-08-03 · MPR News with Angela Davis_ If you have student loans, keeping up with the rules hasn’t been easy. Over the past few years borrowers have navigated payment pauses, loan forgiveness efforts, court challenges and the return of monthly payments. Now, another major change has arrived. As of July 1, new federal rules have reshaped parts of the student loan system , restricting repayment options for many borrowers and borrowing… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/5/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/VnCzW2iO9G8z4eDWfXCd/play.publicradio.org/podcast/o/minnesota/podcasts/angela-davis/2026/08/03/ad-student-loans-__20260803_64.mp3?awCollectionId=apm-ADavis&awEpisodeId=01KYWGA130PGBW2SCW5SKXW7B7) ## [120 Julia Ochinero: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/120-Julia-Ochinero-How-AI-Is-Rewriting-the-Rules-of-Marketing-e37tm4d) _2025-09-08 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Julia Ochinero, a full-stack marketing leader and founder of JMO Consulting, to explore how startups can go from zero to traction with the right go-to-market strategy. With experience spanning 6 startups (including multiple exits), leadership at a Series D unicorn, and senior roles at Accenture, top PR agencies, and a Fortune 50 $2B… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/107976269/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-7%2F27d43669-b9a0-8c54-4c17-6bbf8c8b6589.mp3) ## [119 Natasha Henry: How Curiosity Fuels Retention and Growth](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/119-Natasha-Henry-How-Curiosity-Fuels-Retention-and-Growth-e37j5e4) _2025-09-01 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ On this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu speaks with Natasha Henry, an entrepreneurial leader and AI innovator driving real-world impact in women’s health and healthcare technology. Natasha shares her journey from academic experiences at NYU and executive education at Oxford to founding MyoCurrent, where she develops AI-powered solutions to close care gaps for women. Listeners will gain… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/107631492/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-1%2F6e15b8c3-085e-8849-eddd-f008978ea2fc.mp3) ## [118 Oksana Kovalchuk: Trailblazers in Training](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/118-Oksana-Kovalchuk-Trailblazers-in-Training-e3796bv) _2025-08-25 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Oksana Kovalchuk, founder of a leading UI/UX design agency and Techstars mentor with over 18 years of experience helping startups succeed. Oksana, who wrote her first line of code at just five years old, shares her journey from launching the largest app ever built on the Parse platform to guiding over 200 startups with her rare blend… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/107304767/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-25%2F366d1940-546e-c027-8585-10b88100ed3b.mp3) ## [117 Margot Gerritsen: Thriving As A Multi-Dimensional Learner](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/117-Margot-Gerritsen-Thriving-As-A-Multi-Dimensional-Learner-e36vca5) _2025-08-18 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Margot Gerritsen, a renowned computational scientist, engineer, and co-founder of Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide, to explore the power of curiosity, lifelong learning, and embracing multiple passions instead of limiting yourself to one subject. Margot shares her inspiring journey from earning a PhD in Computational Mathematics… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/106983173/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-17%2Fbe7b5a92-fb11-574f-eb3f-acee8d22aabb.mp3) ## [116 Manail Anis Ahmed: The Space Around You Shapes the Path Ahead](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/116-Manail-Anis-Ahmed-The-Space-Around-You-Shapes-the-Path-Ahead-e36mmsp) _2025-08-11 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Manail Anis Ahmed, a global leader in emerging technologies, AI governance, and biotechnology entrepreneurship, to explore how technology convergence is transforming business, society, and education. With over 20 years of experience building educational institutions and shaping human capital development strategies across the Middle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/106699097/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-11%2F6d650177-43b2-f7c8-2dab-551d4c045154.mp3) ## [115 Annie Kritcher: It Wasn’t The Plan, But It Worked](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/115-Annie-Kritcher-It-Wasnt-The-Plan--But-It-Worked-e36d45t) _2025-08-04 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Dr. Annie Kritcher, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and a global leader in nuclear engineering and fusion energy. Annie led the world’s first successful fusion ignition and target gain experiment, a historic breakthrough in the race for clean, sustainable energy. She shares her journey from earning her Ph.D.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/106385021/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-3%2F44143372-06ca-6eb5-0d5b-555d25e20bf2.mp3) ## [114 Alexandra Reid: The Best Opportunities Never Feel Like Interviews](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/114-Alexandra-Reid-The-Best-Opportunities-Never-Feel-Like-Interviews-e363ji9) _2025-07-28 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Alexandra Reid, a creative wellness coach and former medical device QA/RA specialist, to explore how women in STEM can prevent burnout and thrive by embracing both scientific rigor and creative expression. With nearly a decade of experience in the medical device industry—from early-stage research to FDA submissions—Alexandra now… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/106073097/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-27%2F1b65a24f-a262-8e3c-35fe-512603f0494a.mp3) ## [113 Eleni Sommerschield: How to Lead Boldly When You Feel Like an Outsider](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/113-Eleni-Sommerschield-How-to-Lead-Boldly-When-You-Feel-Like-an-Outsider-e35qcmo) _2025-07-21 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu interviews Eleni Sommerschield, CEO of OnTrack Agent—the leading web-based coaching and e-learning platform for real estate professionals. Eleni shares her journey from proptech executive to CEO, discussing how OnTrack Agent is transforming real estate education by connecting agents with top trainers to tackle industry challenges like low inventory… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/105771160/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-21%2Fcaf17ad7-d219-d497-2137-1352b2593e5c.mp3) ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b5qeGyDZw7tX) _2025-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [112 Karen Smiley: Creating Space: Inclusion as a Catalyst for Change](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/112-Karen-Smiley-Creating-Space-Inclusion-as-a-Catalyst-for-Change-e35gpjc) _2025-07-14 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Karen Smiley — AI ethicist, data strategist, and innovator with 14 U.S. patents — to explore the powerful intersection of inclusion, interdisciplinary learning, and ethical tech. With decades of experience leading diverse teams across startups and large corporations, Karen shares her insights on how embracing different perspectives… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/105456684/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-14%2Fce8a3170-e3e9-e911-4794-8694cec519eb.mp3) ## [111 Janice Levenhagen: Debugging Self-Doubt](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/episodes/111-Janice-Levenhagen-Debugging-Self-Doubt-e34t8bj) _2025-06-30 · Aarna Sahu · Aarna's News | Inspiring and Uplifting Stories of Women In STEM_ In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Janice Levenhagen, a former computer engineer turned social impact leader, to explore the realities of being a woman in tech—and what it takes to change the system. Janice shares how her challenging experiences in the tech industry led her to found ChickTech, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls and women in technology,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2cffade4/podcast/play/104816435/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-30%2F29652272-5c13-d265-13bd-1f26e1cbf162.mp3)