The 2020 Census deadline is approaching. Erin Sutton is Senior Director of Advocacy with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and she talks about the importance of filling out your census form.

The Bill Simenson orchestra has played monthly at jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis for close to a decade. But Covid-19 has stopped live shows. And, the combination of the virus and political unrest has affected the creative process. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Bill Simenson first addressed his composing in this era.

Bassist Billy Peterson plays a set of duo shows with Andrew Walesch this week and then Billy is joined by his family for a show on Sunday.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films coming and going from their virtual cinema, and what's showing free as part of the community screenings and conversations.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about wines with personality on the Morning Show.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weather ahead this week and he explains the summer solstice.

Gao Hong is one of the world’s most sought after players of the Chinese Pipa. She lives in Northfield and teaches at Carlton where she leads three student ensembles. Gao plays world stages. But she tells Phil Nusbaum that because of Covid-19, her recent story is one of world cancellations and refiguring her work.

Kim Dettmer, is the senior director of Disaster Services and Camp Noah at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about how LSS helps families in need.

Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis is helping Fans and Players experience live music with a three-day streaming event. It is called Stream Fest, and held Friday through Sunday June 26 through 28. When Mac Santiago of Jazz Central Studios sat down with Phil Nusbaum, Mac addressed why Stream Fest was created.

Guitarist Scott Keever talks about the solo show he'll perform (stream) Saturday, June 20 and staying creative during the pandemic.