When cellist Aaron Kerr, Drummer Derrin Pinto and keyboardist Kevin Rhys jammed in March 2020, the improvisations were so satisfying that they formed a group called Single Cell. But the pandemic prevented a second session till June. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Aaron told about Single Cells’ work at this critical time.

Urania Roque Vanyo of Lutheran Social Service of MN describes strategies for parents to help their kids succeed in school this fall, whether that's hybrid, remote, or all in person.

Laurie MacKenzie is Investigating New and Surprising Markets as a result of Covid 19. Plus, she is also ramping up using the internet to contact music fans. But that is Laura months into the Covid era. She told Phil Nusbaum that at first, it threw her thinking for a loop.

Anthony Williams, newly-named Executive Director of Community Education at Minneapolis Public Schools, talks about the role of the operation and how it's coping with - and assisting families with - challenges brought on by social distancing.

Despite the pandemic currently gripping the world, Reynold Philipsek stays immersed in Jazz Guitar. And like many, Reynold is reflecting on his jazz career, going all the way back, including life on the road and his major influences.

Allison Miller of Lutheran Social Service talks with Emily Reese about how couples can deal with conflict while spending extra time together working from home.

Vladimir Garrido is steeped in the folk music of the Andes Mountains. But using the time afforded by Covid-19 times, Vladimir has been busy with new projects, including a CD with a more modernistic approach and a podcast. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Vladimir talked about how he got involved in music in his native Chile.

With the planned return to Distance Learning for fall classes and the continued trauma around police brutality and community destruction, how is Minneapolis Public Schools going to meet the social-emotional needs of its 35,000 students?  Counseling Services manager Derek Francis visits with Emily Reese.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the derecho that pummeled central Iowa early last week.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's showing at the Virtual Cinema.