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Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - “The Majority” is a smart and funny play that explores the imperatives and imperfections of democracy. It’s making its US premiere at Theatre B and online, so anyone can attend from the comfort of their home. It’s also going to be interactive, with audience members affecting the story by voting, using an app developed by Theatre B. Here to explain is the director, Tucker Lucas. ~~~ We remember Marilyn Hudson, tribal historian for the three affiliated tribes, who

Monday, October 26, 2020 - The parent child relationship is never easy to navigate. It’s even more complicated when religious and political views differ. American Gospel is the latest book from author and English professor Lin Enger. He explores a complex father son relationship between Enoch and Peter Bywater, after Enoch publicly predicts the apocalypse. ~~~ Commentary on political advertising from Mark Trahant. ~~~ Ashley Thornberg returns from a road trip to Minot where she appeared on the

Sunday, October 25, 2020 - We begin with a pandemic update from Dave Thompson. ~~~ We visit with NDSU assistant professor of history, Donald Johnson, author of ”Occupied America, British Military Rule and the Experience of Revolution.” The book chronicles the everyday experience for people under occupation as the British sought to end the revolution. ~~~ “ Tell Tale: Dakota Folklife and Stories ” is a new project from the North Dakota Council on the Arts. It’s a collection of narratives

Friday, October 23, 2020 - Fall is a great time to escape with a book. If you have kids at home looking for adventure, you might want to check out Duluth author Margi Preus . The New York Times Bestselling author writes for kids, middle schoolers, and young adults. She visited with Ashley Thornberg about a new mystery, The Silver Box. ~~~ Dave Thompson joins us for our weekly news chat. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “The Kid Detective.”

T Thursday, October 22, 2020 - Green Dot Bystander Intervention is a bystander education approach that aims to address domestic violence. Here to discuss Green Dot and whether domestic violence is on the rise during these tense times, is Sharayah Robinson of Valley City Green Dot. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. ~~~ Eliza Blue shares a Postcard from the Prairie, an amusing story of traveling with little ones. ~~~ October is Dyslexia awareness month, and Decoding Dyslexia

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - Health care is incredibly complex, as is the network that oversees and regulates it. In the ‘90s, Congress passed a law regulating the cost of some prescription drugs. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is going after pharmaceutical giants for what he says is violating that law. He visits with Conversations on Health Care podcast hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter. ~~~ We share an interview clip with noted historian Hiram Drache, who passed away

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - US Representative Kelly Armstrong joins us as we continue our conversations with statewide candidates. ~~~ “ Tell Tale: Dakota Folklife and Stories ” is a new project from the North Dakota Council on the Arts. It’s a collection of narratives describing the shared personal experiences and lore of life on the North Dakota plains. Employing interviews with senior citizens, it’s part of the Art for Life Program, which seeks to improve the emotional and physical health of

Monday, October 19, 2020 - We visit with NDSU assistant professor of history, Donald Johnson, author of ”Occupied America, British Military Rule and the Experience of Revolution.” The book chronicles the everyday experience for people under occupation as the British sought to end the revolution. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled “A Farmer’s Son.” ~~~ Our interviews with candidates on the statewide ballot continue as we meet Josh Gallion, who is seeking the office of auditor.

Friday, October 16, 2020 - A new US Indian Law Enforcement Advanced Training Center will soon begin classes in North Dakota. Joining us to discuss the need for the center and the opportunities it offers is Scott Davis, executive director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson is here for a conversation on the latest topics in the news. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “The War With Grandpa” starring Robert De Niro.

T here is no question the global COVID 19 pandemic upended our idea of normal. For better or for worse, many people and organizations made sweeping changes. Ashley Thornberg visits an online choir, Viva Voce.