Kerry Casserly is the artistic director of Lundstrum Performing Arts. She talks about Dancemania! for special needs students, starting Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Jan Haugrud is with LSS Behavioral Health and talks about beating the "winter blues" in Minnesota.

Zeitgeist’s latest work is a composition commissioned to banjoist Paul Elwood, 44 Smokeless. It’s a reimagining of the American Murder ballad, Little Sadie. Phil Nusbaum spoke with Paul and to the percussionist for Zeitgeist, Heather Barringer. Heather said that the ensemble did not really know what to expect of Paul’s finished piece.

Superintendent Ed Graff from Minneapolis Public Schools talks about the return to in-person instruction for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade students.

Artistic Director Sandy Boren-Barrett talks about the four new Out-of-the-Box theater experiences offered by Stages Theatre Co.

Craig Rice from the MPS Film Society talks about the continuation of the offering of two popular films, 76 Days and Louis van Beethoven.

Sommelier Jill Mott, from Henry & Son, talks about wines inspired by the jazz flute of Hubert Laws.

Mary Ghebremeskal is the Student Rep to the Minneapolis School Board. She talks about her responsibilities and what she hopes to achieve.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers a listener question about inverted sun dogs, complete with photos.

Kate LePage from Lutheran Social Service of MN talks about human trafficking prevention. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.