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February 18, 2022 Mirrors & Windows in Education
Public school districts are having a hard time retaining teachers of color. But what’s behind this? Could it be the first in-first out process, where newer teachers are let go whenever there is a budget cut? Is it because teachers of color are not feeling supported? Is it both? As one parent put it, all students need mirrors and windows in education - so they see themselves and their peers reflected in their teachers. Guest: Kenneth Eban, Advancing Equity Coalition
1 hr 4 min
February 11, 2022 Is Change Possible?
Well, here we are again. Minneapolis Police have killed another Black man in a no-knock raid on an apartment. In 9 seconds, police entered an apartment and shot Amir Locke, who was a licensed gun owner and was asleep on the sofa. It forces the question: Is change possible? Guest: Toussaint Morrison, On Site Public Media
50 min
February 04, 2022 Who’s Very Asian
When an Asian American journalist receives a call from a viewer complaining about a her being “very Asian,” anchor Michelle Li didn’t let that get her down. Instead she teamed up with Minnesota’s own Gia Vang to create an entire movement, reclaiming the phrase “very Asian,” even creating hats and t-shirts. But that begs the question - who gets to sport the gear? Guest: Gia Vang, KARE 11 News
https://twitter.com/MichelleLiTV/status/1477493641732149248
55 min
January 28, 2022 Honoring Our Elders: Mel Reeves
Community leader and journalist Mel Reeves left a huge impact on the Minnesota community when he passed earlier in January. His work spanned decades and he touched the lives of so many through his dedication to justice. Guests: Toussaint Morrison, On Site Public Media
55 min
January 21, 2022 Honoring Our Elders: Clyde Bellecourt
Our community lost a giant recently with the passing of Clyde Bellecourt, a co-founder of the American Indian Movement. The crew takes a look back at AIM’s early days and where they are now. We pay tribute to Clyde’s legacy through the people he inspired in the movement for justice. Guests: Lisa Bellanger, AIM Executive Director
51 min
January 06, 2022 American Insurrection Revisited
One year after the attack on the nation’s capitol, the Crew reflects on its impact on ourselves, our country and democracy.
59 min
December 30, 2021 Hope for the New Year
The crew plans to talk about their hopes for 2022, get sidetracked by a discussion about female safety, then discuss about the verdict in the Kimberly Potter case. Just a typical conversation in the lives of our crew members.
1 hr 9 min
December 23, 2021 Our Holidays
The holidays are among us, but each of our families celebrate in very different ways. The crew talks about the traditions their families observe during the final months and days of each year and find out just how similar we all really are.
1 hr 3 min
December 17, 2021 On the Frontlines
ER Doctor Alice Mann joins the crew to talk about the seriousness of the continuing coronavirus pandemic. From having to turn away sick people to trying to convince people to take preventative measures to losing loved ones, the world of fact versus conspiracy theory is vast and dangerous. Dr. Mann gives us a first hand view into the life of the frontline workers in the medial industry.
54 min
December 03, 2021 What is American Art?
What is American art? And, who is considered an American Artist? Just a few of the questions we had as we welcome Dr. Kate Beane who will be taking up the position of Executive Director at the Minnesota Museum of American Art.
52 min