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Counter Stories episodes

November 19, 2021 Grab Bag #3
On our latest Grab Bag show, we cover topics from school walkouts, representation both in front and behind the camera on TV to current trials of so-called vigilantes and upcoming trials of police-involved shootings.
51 min
November 12, 2021 The “Minnesota Nice” Hoax
The number of people who report experiencing discrimination in Minnesota is the areas of policing, employment and housing. Our guest this week, Craig Helmstetter (our first white guest!) joins us to go over the results of the survey: https://www.apmresearchlab.org/mdc-survey/discrimination
1 hr 18 min
November 05, 2021 Learning Real Indigenous History
Minnesota recently committed to $1.3 million over two years for Indigenous education. Students will be able to learn a more accurate history of the Indigenous peoples in Minnesota schools.
51 min
October 29, 2021 One Minnesota Company’s Reconciliation Journey
A family-owned Minnesota business publicly apologized for appropriating Indigenous artwork. Taking their apology seriously, Minnetonka Moccasins brought on reconciliation advisor Adrienne Benjamin to help make meaningful changes. Adrienne joins the Counter Stories crew to talk about her new role.
58 min
October 22, 2021 Domestic Violence Awareness
With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Counter Stories crew is joined by another survivor-advocate to shed light on the need for culturally specific services.
55 min
October 15, 2021 Grab Bag Show #2
When there are too many topics to hit, you get a Grab Bag Show! With so much happening, we couldn’t decide on a single topic. So, with a time limit in place, we’ll pick through our grab bag of current events and get through as many as we can. This week we touch on the resignation of Proctor, MN coach Derek Parendo, the leaked emails from NFL coach John Gruden, continued police brutality as witnessed in Indiana, and Dia De Los Muertos.
50 min
October 08, 2021 Survivor Advocates FTW
Sexual assault survivors Sarah Super and Asma Mohammad came together and worked for four years to eliminate the statute of limitations on reporting sexual violence. They join the Counter Stories crew to talk about their journey as survivors and advocates.
59 min
September 24, 2021 Intersection of Media and Trauma
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Counter Stories is a production of the other media group and Ampers, diverse radio for Minnesota's communities and is made possible by the Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage fund.
54 min
September 10, 2021 Feeling Minnesotan
We discuss race, identity, social justice and culture in a region grappling with demographic changes. Hosts: Anthony Galloway, Luz Maria Frias, Don Eubanks and Hlee Lee.
Minnesota is known for its abundance of natural outdoor spaces, but not everyone feels safe, knowledgeable or comfortable utilizing these spaces. Camping and fishing are among the most popular outdoor activities of the crew and our special guest, Asha Shoffner, who organizes and leads outings by and for the BIPOC community.
1 hr 3 min
August 27, 2021 A Brief Afghan History Lesson
Counter Stories is a production of the other media group (omg) and Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
Two Afghan organizers join the Counter Stories crew to give us a brief lesson on the history of Afghanistan and colonization. We talk about the US interference that caused the recent Taliban takeover of Kabul and how it is impacting the vast Afghan diaspora. Guests: Nasreen Sajady, Arash Yousufi
57 min