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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 18h

And if you want ideas on how to honor Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota

Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday, Oct. 13. Check out these events to begin celebrating over the weekend and into Monday with community, art markets, music and food.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 18h

I'm starting Indigenous Peoples Day learning from my @mprnews.org colleagues from the Native News team. From 9 - 10amCT they'll discuss how they report on Minnesota’s Native communities and tribal nations. Tune in right now to 91.1 FM or stream online.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with MPR's Native News team

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News guest host Leah Lemm celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with reporters who are part of our Native News team. They’ll talk about how they cover Native communities...

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 4d

MPR / APM / Marketplace have fantastic internship openings: broadcast production, social media, news, digital, & more. Public radio is going through change but it's not going away. Great opportunities for early career journalists to be part of the future of public media.
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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · 4d

On the “Today, Explained” podcast, KFF Health News’ @julierovner.bsky.social recaps the TrumpRx announcement and why the direct-to-consumer initiative may not save you money on prescription drugs if you have insurance through your employer or the government. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Listen: Why “TrumpRx” Might Not Save You Money - KFF Health News

On the "Today, Explained" podcast, KFF Health News' Julie Rovner recaps the TrumpRx announcement and why the direct-to-consumer initiative may not save you money on prescription drugs if you have insu...

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 6d

The Twin Cities are diverse and special… and immigrant owned business are significant to the health of communities. As a breakfast burrito aficionado — I look forward to visiting El Tejaban soon!

MPR News @mprnews.org · 6d

Immigrant businesses aren’t just surviving in Richfield — they’re shaping the city’s economy and community. “America produces trillions of dollars through immigrants and from immigrant labor and immigrant owned businesses,” Simon Joel Trautmann Cordova said, who leads group for business owners.

Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield

Minnesota’s immigrant-owned businesses are central to the state’s economy. In Richfield — a suburb just south of Minneapolis — entrepreneurs from around the world are shaping the city’s food and shopp...

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MPR News @mprnews.org · 6d

On Thursday, join us for an event, presented by Sahan Community Live and MPR News North Star Journey Live, at the St. Paul Neighborhood Network in St. Paul. Come hear from students of color about how they are weighing the opportunities — and costs — of higher education. Register at the link below.

North Star Journey Live and Sahan Community Live – Is college still worth it? | MPR Events

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, join us for an event, presented by Sahan Community Live and MPR News North Star Journey Live, at the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network in St. Paul. Come hear from students ...

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 6d

Great gig alert! 🚨

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Tradeoffs @tradeoffs.org · 7d

Tradeoffs is hiring a reporter/producer!

We’re looking for an experienced health care journalist ready to contribute to our distinct footprint at a moment of audience and impact growth for our newsroom.

Learn more about the position and how to apply: tradeoffs.org/reporter-pro...

Reporter/Producer

We're looking for an experienced health care journalist ready to contribute to Tradeoffs' distinct footprint at a moment of audience and impact growth for our newsroom.

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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · 7d

The evidence is unequivocal: Vaccines do not cause autism. Yet adding autism to the list of conditions covered by a federal payout program, as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems inclined to do, could threaten its financial viability. @celinegounder.com kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Inside the High-Stakes Battle Over Vaccine Injury Compensation, Autism, and Public Trust - KFF Health News

The evidence is unequivocal: Vaccines do not cause autism. Yet adding autism to the list of conditions covered by a federal payout program, as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems inclined to ...

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 11d

I'm working on a new show for Call to Mind and I want to know what stresses you out? What keeps you up at night? How does stress affect your mental health? Comment below or email with your stories about STRESS [email protected]

TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 19d

About 15-years of my career has been working on health and science news. At one of my jobs we used to say "our shows aren't political... they apply to everyone since we all have health and need medical solutions..." It's WILD that medicine has gotten political. I'm not saying healthcare. Medicine.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 19d

At the New York Times’s annual Climate Forward event, watch world leaders, executives and activists discuss how President Trump has upended global climate policy. Watch live:

Climate Forward Live Updates: How Trump Is Changing Climate Policy Globally

The New York Times’s annual Climate Forward event includes Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, among others. The discussion is focusing on how environmental policies are shifting around the globe.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 19d

I'm tuned into the Climate Forward event and looking for stories and work addressing the impact of climate change on mental health. What leaders, change makers, and orgs are addressing climate and mental health?

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 20d

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...

A Fact-Check on Trump’s Claims About Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 20d

The Daily @nytimes.com podcast did a good breakdown of the President's remarks about autism last night. Follow up fact check piece in comments. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/p...

Trump, Tylenol and Autism

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Sherry Pagoto, PhD @drsherrypagoto.bsky.social · 21d

The Coalition of Autism Scientists have entered the chat:

“The data cited do not support the claim that Tylenol causes autism and leucovorin is a cure, and only stoke fear and falsely suggest hope where there is no simple answer.”

www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/aut...

Autism experts question HHS statements on Tylenol, leucovorin

Concerns include the administration’s reliance on weak, correlational evidence rather than established research…

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 21d

NEW: Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal.

But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.

Psychiatric Hospitals Turn Away Patients Who Need Urgent Care. The Facilities Face Few Consequences.

Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal. But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 21d

What are you stressed 😵‍💫 about? And how does stress affect your mental health 🫤? I'm gathering stories for an upcoming episode of Call to Mind 💚 and would love to hear from you! Comment below or email: [email protected]

#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 27d

Unsung heroes of cities… public transit workers. On the same ride saw my bus driver defuse an angry rider, deal with ticket nonsense… and take extra care helping a rider with disabilities.

Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 28d

What are you stressed about? And how does stress affect your mental health? I'm gathering stories for an upcoming episode of Call to Mind and would love to hear from you! Comment below or email [email protected]

TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 28d

I heard about this but hadn't seen it... this is wild. Casually suggesting to kill people struggling with untreated mental illness or homelessness. Such violent comments just discourage people from getting help. #mentalhealthmatters

Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Talking Volumes: Stacey Abrams on democracy, the power of reading and her new novel, 'Coded Justice'

Stacey Abrams launched the 2025 season of Talking Volumes this week with a warm, funny and inspiring conversation about how to make sense of this disorienting world without losing your humanity or hop...

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · Sep 12

This week, Stacey Abrams joined @mprnews.org host Kerri Miller at Talking Volumes to discuss her new book. Given difficult news... the conversation wove btwn current events, Stacey's life, also books, writing, & lessons from stories. So good! Listen in MN 91.1 FM or stream it www.mprnews.org/listen

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · Sep 11

At Talking Volumes and tonight’s incredible author is Stacey Abrams. I love that in addition to being a gifted debater, politician, and voter rights advocate… she also writes thrillers!

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Duluth News Tribune @duluthnewstribune.com · Sep 9

Aviation workers are required to disclose mental health care they receive, but often avoid getting help out of fear they’ll be barred from doing their jobs. The bill seeks to change that.

Stauber bill to support mental health of pilots, air traffic controllers passes House

Aviation workers are required to disclose mental health care they receive, but often avoid getting help out of fear they’ll be barred from doing their jobs. The bill seeks to change that.

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