Health the Key for Athletes of All Stripes

Health the Key for Athletes of All Stripes

The Special Olympics' USA Games kick off Saturday in the Twin Cities. Alongside the fun of the events, health is the main priority for all of the athletes. Matt Peterson, CEO of Local Markets, Individual and Specialty at UnitedHealthCare Group, tells us the services that the company is providing for all of the participants.

Serving Those Who Serve the Public

One man is trying to increase the access First Responders have to get help for PTSD and other mental stresses of their jobs. Invisible Wounds Project founder Russ Hanes explains the resources that the initiative is providing.

Helping Suffering First Responders and Healthy Athletes are in Town

Russ Hanes from the Invisible Wounds Project discusses the help they're providing to First Responders. Later, Matt Peterson from UnitedHealthcare describes how the company is keeping the Special Olympics participants in the best shape.

Still Need to Break Racist Tropes

Who is and isn't speaking up after a UFC fighter used a racist trope describing former First Lady Michelle Obama? Autism and Anti-racist content creator Paul Ladipo describes how he is using his voice to denounce the fighter's statement.

Debate Notes and Being Comfortable with Mortality

What can we take away from Friday's Senate debate between Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan? MPR's Cathy Wurzer hosted the talk and provides some details. Then, hear about her upcoming event with fellow news legends Don Shelby and Pat Miles.