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Friday, December 10, 2021 – Jack Russell Weinstein previews his monthly episode of “Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life.” This month he visits with Andrew Seidel about the separation of church and state. ~~~ Dave Thompson is here for our weekly news chat. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “House of Gucci,” a film loosely based on events involving the real murder of Maurizio Gucci and the downfall of the Gucci family.

Thursday, December 9, 2021 – Doug Burgum is John Harris’s guest in an excerpt from this week’s Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ Sue Balcom is here for our weekly “Main Street Eats” conversation. Today’s topic is flavor bases.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 – The Santa Run in Bismarck helps improve the lives of those facing addiction. In an encore conversation from 2018, we hear about the inspiring story that gave rise to the event from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell and Bismarck judge David Reich. Judge Mitchell started the Midnight Mission Running Club in LA, which inspired a documentary titled “Skid Row Marathon,” which will screen Friday in Bismarck. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled “Oysters of the Finest Quality.”

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 – Gary Cohen, is the founder of Health Care Without Harm, an award-winning global non-profit seeking to create an environmentally-responsible health system. In this excerpt from the Conversations on Health Care podcast, he discusses the recent UN Climate summit in Glasgow and why de-carbonizing the nation's health industry would build healthier communities and address health inequity. ~~~ On this anniversary of Pearl Harbor we share an episode of Tell Tale, Dakota Folklife and Stories that features Raydene Winnegge, a World War II war bride. ~~~ We look at the holidays from a horticultural perspective as Ron Smith drops by to discuss house plants, Christmas trees, and gifts for your green-thumbed loved ones.

Monday, December 6, 2021 - Sara Watson joins us to talk about her new cookbook, “Cabin Chef.” It explores recipes inspired by the four seasons and is beautifully illustrated.

Sunday, December 5, 2021 - Forum reporter Pat Springer compiled an extensive 4 part series on the impact mental illness is having on the criminal justice system. He joins us to share some of the results of his investigation. ~~~ Christy Goulet joins us to discuss indigenous techniques to quiet the mind, control anxiety, and de-stress from everyday life, a preview of a program she’ll be presenting in Moorhead next week. Christy is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and a descendant of Chief Little Shell.~~~ Tom Brosseau visits with Eileen Seeger about her famous liver pate recipe in an excerpt from Sunday’s Great American Folk Show.

Friday, December 3, 2021 - Each month our Journalists Roundtable features news director Dave Thompson with guest journalists from around the state. Today he’s joined by Mike Jacobs, former publisher of the Grand Forks Herald, who continues to write for Forum Communications; and Sarah Elmquist Squires, executive director of the North Dakota Newspaper Association. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Eternals,” another film based on Marvel comics about immortal beings who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years as they reunite to battle evil.

Thursday, December 2, 2021 - Forum reporter Pat Springer compiled an extensive 4 part series on the impact mental illness is having on the criminal justice system. He joins us to share some of the results of his investigation. ~~~ Tom Brosseau visits with Eileen Seeger about her famous liver pate recipe in an excerpt from Sunday’s Great American Folk Show. ~~~ Sue Balcom is here for Main Street Eats. Today she discusses baking hacks and recipe sharing.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Christy Goulet joins us to discuss indigenous techniques to quiet the mind, control anxiety, and de-stress from everyday life, a preview of a program she’ll be presenting in Moorhead next week. Christy is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and a descendant of Chief Little Shell. ~~~ Tuba Christmas is coming to four locations in North Dakota. Bill Thomas visits with Tuba Christmas participants Tim Wollenzien and Doug Neill.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - Efforts continue in North Dakota to fill the gap left by the closing of Lutheran Social Services. One such effort comes from USpireND, which is maintaining the Healthy Families program. Healthy Families looks to strengthen families so children can avoid entering the foster-care system. Joining us is Missi Baranko, executive director. ~~~ Tom Isern has a Plains Folk essay, “The Farmer’s Lawyer.” ~~~ Plantology is a North Dakota company that makes CBD products that are organically and locally produced. Ashley recent talked with Plantology’s Troy Goltz at a Pride of Dakota event. Bismarck’s Pride of Dakota is this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.