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Monday, May 3, 2021 - We visit with Eric Dregni, author of “For the Love of Cod: A Father and Son's Search for Norwegian Happiness.” It’s the story of a return trip to Norway, where Eric was born, to investigate whether it really is the happiest country on Earth. ~~~ Bill Thomas shares more poetry readings from this year’s “Poetry Out Loud” event in North Dakota.

Sunday, May 2, 2021 - New York Times bestselling author Blaine Harden discusses one of the most persistent "alternative facts" in American history about a missionary, a tribe, a massacre, and a myth that shaped the American West. His his new book is “Murder at the Mission.” ~~~ UND philosophy professor Jack Weinstein joins us for another episode of “Philosophical Currents,” when we look at issues through a philosophical lens. This month's topic involves our perception of racially-charged events.

Friday, April 30, 2021 - In our Journalists Roundtable for April with news director Dave Thompson, we’re joined by special guests Matt Von Pinnon of the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, and Renee Jean, assistant managing editor of the Williston Herald. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Saint Maud,” a psychological horror film written and directed by Rose Glass in her feature directorial debut.

Thursday, April 29, 2021 - Fargo author and retired trauma surgeon Robert Chambers comes from a long line of strong women. That's why he likes writing about them. His second novel, Kimberly, is about a Navy SEAL whose desire to serve her country followed a terrorist attack. ~~~ Sue Balcom’s topic on this week’s installment of Main Street Eats will make your eyes water and open your sinuses -- horseradish.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - New York Times bestselling author Blaine Harden discusses one of the most persistent "alternative facts" in American history about a missionary, a tribe, a massacre, and a myth that shaped the American West. His his new book, “Murder at the Mission,” exposes the hucksterism and self-interest at the root of American myth-making, and of the problems that can arise when history is told only by the victors. ~~~ Bill Thomas joins us with highlights from this year’s Poetry

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - We speak with recycling expert Jennie Romer, author of Can I Recycle This? A Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-Use. ~~~ We learn about Project Find Safe from project director Vanessa Rovig of the North Dakota Center For Persons with Disabilities at Minot State. The project seeks to reduce injuries and death among individuals who may be at risk if they wander. The program works in tandem with Project Lifesaver, where individuals wear a small transmitter

Monday, April 26, 2021 - UND philosophy professor Jack Weinstein joins us for another episode of “Philosophical Currents,” when we look at current issues through a philosophical lens. This month's topic involves the racially-charged events in Minneapolis, and how watching them from afar changes our experience of them and what they mean to us. ~~~ On Jack’s last episode of “WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life,” his guest spoke of using philosophy to help women cope with issues

Sunday, April 25, 2021 - Dave Thompson starts us off with a news update. ~~~ "A Native Nancy Drew." That's what author Angeline Boulley always wanted in a young adult thriller. And that's who she created in Daunis Firekeeper, a determined teen who reluctantly joins forces with the FBI to investigate a pervasive meth ring. We visit about Boullley's first novel, Firekeeper's Daughter, which has already been optioned for a Netflix series. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Godzilla vs. Kong” and makes his

Friday, April 23, 2021 - Self-compassion is the relationship we have with ourselves. It decreases anxiety and depression, and increases overall mental health. Melissa Dahl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She’ll be presenting on self-compassion at an upcoming Chamber event, where she’ll discuss the role of self-compassion in the workplace. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, “A Cloud in the West.” ~~~ News director Dave Thompson

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - "A Native Nancy Drew." That's what author Angeline Boulley always wanted in a young adult thriller. And that's who she created in Daunis Firekeeper, a determined teen who reluctantly joins forces with the FBI to investigate a pervasive meth ring. We visit about Boulley's first novel, Firekeeper's Daughter, which has already been optioned for a Netflix series. ~~~ Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day, so we thought we’d share an essay from Wendy Welch, the author of