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Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - In an excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show, John Harris visits with author Bill Strusinski about “Care Under Fire,” a memoir about service as a medic during the Vietnam War. ~~~ Jeremy Straub, assistant professor of computer science at NDSU, joins us to discuss the Russian hack, and what lessons there might be for cyber security in North Dakota.

Monday, December 28, 2020 - As we close the book on 2020, we close out 100 years of women having the right to vote, following a 72-year battle for the passage of the 19th Amendment. A documentary titled The Vote tells the dramatic story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote. Today we re-air a conversation from July with Michelle Ferrari, the writer, director and producer. ~~~ Scott Prebys and Matt Olien, Prairie Public’s dynamic duo for music and film, team up

Friday, December 25, 2020 - Christmas during a global pandemic is just going to look different from years past. Katie Semro from The Transmission Times shares what people did for Thanksgiving and how to stay grateful during the winter holidays. ~~~ Bill Thomas shares a poetry project, “Where I’m From. ~~~ Wilbur’s Christmas Gift is a holiday book from the late cowboy poet Rodney Nelson.

Thursday, December 24, 2020 - Since most of us are not traveling this holiday season, we’re sharing travel virtually! One man, one van, and countless peanut butter sandwiches. That's what fueled the book "Dakota Attitude." Cavalier native Jim Puppe put on more than 100,000 miles to interview someone from every town in North Dakota. He spoke with Doug Hamilton in February. ~~~ In this week’s Natural North Dakota, we learn about how muskrats make their winter homes. ~~~ Root Seller Sue shares her

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - Joseph Rosendo is known for his globe-trotting adventures in the Emmy-winning PBS series, “Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope.” Now he’s assembled a collection of his favorite expeditions, adding new reflections and insights, in his new book, “Musings – The Short Happy Pursuit of Pleasure and Other Journeys.” ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Another Round,” a drama from Denmark.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - The National Film Registry selects 25 films each year showcasing the range and diversity of American films to increase awareness for film preservation. Joining us for a discussion of this year’s selections are Prairie Public film critic Matt Olien and Greg Carlson, associate professor at Concordia College.

Monday, December 21, 2020 - The Bee Better Certification program is a collaborative effort involving the USDA, farmers and the food industry to create a more pollinator-friendly environment. Joining us to discuss the program is Erik Mader, with the Xerces Society, which developed and manages the program. ~~~ Mark Trahant comments on the Interior Department and the nomination of Deb Haaland as secretary of the department. ~~~ A touching Postcard from the Prairie for Christmas from Eliza Blue. ~~~

Friday, December 18, 2020 - The pandemic has people wondering when we can get back normal. But for many people "normal" means no healthcare, living paycheck to paycheck, being afraid of law enforcement, or no access to childcare.Terry Liggins is the founder of the "Hurdle Life Foundation." He joins Lori Walsh from South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s “In the Moment” to answer the question, Is "normal" what we should strive for? ~~~ “The invisible Toll of Covid,” a commentary from Prairie Public

Sunday, December 20, 2020 - Dave Thompson shares a news update. ~~~ Humanities North Dakota is offering a series of free online classes and events. Joining us to talk about the series is program coordinator Sue Skalicky. ~~~ Maartje Murphy, a Gelato maker. She recently landed on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list.

Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Little Stories is a project from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, documenting how quickly artists and communities pivoted during the pandemic to make art available in new ways. Prairie Public is providing a podcast of the stories. Joining us with an example is Bill Thomas, director of radio. ~~~ NPR puts out an annual list of the year’s best books. One of the books was inspired by the 2018 protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. In an encore conversation