The topic of government has perhaps never been more relevant or important, making us all the more thankful for Sharon McMahon, the former high school teacher, podcaster and New York Times best-selling author known to her million-plus Instagram followers as Sharon Says So. Lovingly called America’s Government Teacher, she became a social media star during the pandemic after posting a simple explanation of the Electoral College online, and thus, a movement was born. Today, the Duluthian is a household name thanks to her smart and savvy way of explaining the happenings of the world using non-partisan, fact-based information, a rare and refreshing feat in the age of clickbait and doomscrolling. With a massively successful podcast and docuseries, a brand new book and an empire all her own, there’s no doubt Sharon McMahon is going down in the history books she loves so much. Sharon joined us for a conversation via Zoom to talk about her whirlwind journey to fame and her soulful connection to Duluth in this season five finale.

Looking for a weekend getaway in the Northland? Chances are you want a rental just as unique as the Zenith City itself. For that, North Shore Vacation Rentals has you covered, with an emphasis on experience and a goal of providing guests with exquisite accommodations while enjoying all that our neck of the woods has to offer. The large cluster of luxury rentals can be found across Duluth and Two Harbors, each stunning space pet-friendly and spacious, with an option for every type of traveler and tourist. Today, business is booming and the story behind how it started is just as incredible as the properties themselves. Meet founder and owner Daniel Legg in this fun episode.

Saunas are really having a moment, with one report citing there are more than a million in the United States as we speak. This news is welcome, as saunas are not only relaxing, but chock-full of incredible health benefits too, much deeper than just giving you a fleeting moment of relaxation. There are plenty of saunas to choose from in Duluth and one of the greatest without a doubt is Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna. With a floating sauna in Lake Superior and an emphasis on experience, Cedar and Stone is truly one of the most special places to sweat it all out. Lindsey & Neil Rasmussen join us to talk about their roles at the company and the serendipitous way it brought them to Duluth.

Duluth is the perfect place to flex your creative muscle, with something to see, do or interact with no matter the season. One of the most exceptional and well-known places to do just that is without a doubt Duluth Playhouse, a staple in the community since it was founded more than a century ago. Behind this incredible venue is an incredible creative, who moved to Duluth from New York after a decades-long run working in the arts capital of the world. Today, Wes Drummond works as Executive Director of Duluth Playhouse in the role of a lifetime, bringing the space to new and soaring heights.

If you’re reading this right now, you probably already have a pretty good idea of just how amazing Duluth is. After all, we decided to start an entire podcast about it, spotlighting the amazing people, places and things that make the Zenith City the greatest place to live, work and play. Sometimes, the play part can be a bit tricky, with an overwhelming number of things to do on any given day. That's where DoDuluth comes in, a sparkling new website that tracks all the happenings going on in Duluth every day, week and month of the year, making it easier than ever to 'do Duluth' no matter the season. The creator, Jess Worden, is here to talk about her inspiration behind the passion project.

Asian cuisine is one of the most popular types of fare today, with a recent study suggesting that about twelve-percent of all restaurants in the United States serve this delicious type of food in some form or another. Are you hungry yet? You’re about to be, thanks to one of Duluth’s newest restaurants: Bali Asian Cuisine. Your typical Duluth eatery this is not, serving up fresh Indonesian food with a modern twist, adding major spice to the bustling Lincoln Park neighborhood. It’s a childhood dream come true for Chef and Owner Nevi Mariadi, the heart and soul behind the restaurant, whose passion for the recipes she serves has helped cement Bali's status as one of the Northland’s most exciting places to eat.

Today, there are more than forty-three thousand food trucks currently operating in the United States, with that number growing by roughly about ten percent each year. We have a huge variety in the Zenith City already and that list just got longer thanks to the new kids on the block: Bowlz N' Thangz. This incredible food truck was started by Sarah Hovis & Amanda Mathiason, featuring a diverse menu of just about everything you could ever crave and then some. From bang bang shrimp to bacon cheeseburger egg rolls, the newest addition to the Northland food truck scene is quickly making its mark on the culinary world. Hear all about the delectable food and the duo behind it in this episode.

Just a few short years ago, the news landscape in Duluth changed in the best way when WDIO launched an award-winning afternoon lifestyle program, the first of its kind in the Duluth area. The Lift has certainly lived up to its name since its debut in September of 2022, offering a much-needed midday pick-me-up (or 'lift') to Northlanders everywhere. The secret to that success? Host Baihly Warfield, a longtime anchor, reporter and producer who brings her passion for the community to our television screens every weekday afternoon. Get to know the familiar face behind the camera in this new episode.

Duluth is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the midwest, with nearly seven-million people visiting the Zenith City each year. With those big numbers comes a big need for places to stay. Enter The Brix, a collection of upscale vacation rentals in Canal Park, the same location that the couple and business owners met and fell in love in more than a decade ago. The best part? For Keenan & Tiegen Brickson, this is just the prologue. Learn all about their incredible spaces and how they came to fruition in this motivating episode.

Public speaking is a common fear for many. For others, it is a passion. The latter is the case for Holly Kostrzewski, who was left with a traumatic brain injury after a motor vehicle crash at 18 years old. In the decades since, she has reached over 200,000 people and counting with her message of hope, humor and inspiration, turning the challenges she encounters daily living with a brain injury into an immensely successful career in public speaking. Need a little hope or inspiration yourself? Get to know Holly in this noteworthy episode and we promise you'll find a little bit of both.