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Thursday, May 14, 2020 - An unofficial slogan of the pandemic is, “we’re all in this together,” but that doesn’t necessarily make empathy toward friends, family, or strangers an easy thing. Self-care coach Randi Kay joins us to talk about empathy fatigue. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled "Famous Character of Hamilton." ~~~ For this week’s Main Street Eats, Root Seller Sue joins us to talk about homemade egg noodles. ~~~ Sue Balcom is also interested in history. She came up with

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch has psychiatric residential treatment facilities in Minot, Bismarck, and Fargo. It has managed to continue providing services during the pandemic. Here to discuss the challenges faced by the organization is Joy Ryan, president and CEO. ~~~ The COVID-19 pandemic is influencing the way artists are working. Regional poet Natalie Pierce shares a new poem and what inspired her to write it. ~~~ In a new podcast titled “Education Mindset” from

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - Minot artist Arvin Davis, Jr., calls himself Little Red Liar . Making art is his therapy for PTSD and anxiety. Ashley Thornberg visits with the Little Red Liar and tours his studio.~~~ Commentary from Mark Trahant on the duration of the pandemic, in the context of the historical experience of Native Americans. ~~~ The Jeremiah Program seeks to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children. It uses career-track education, life-skills training, housing,

Monday, May 11, 2020 - Dr. Lee Frelich is the director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Forest Ecology. If the climate crisis goes unchecked, he says the boreal forests that currently soak up huge amounts of carbon dioxide could vanish completely. Taking with them a third of Minnesota’s native species of trees, flowers, birds and pollinators. He and a group of scientists are trying to understand what species will thrive, and they are starting to plant trees that will one day take the

Sunday, May 10, 2020 - News director Dave Thompson starts us off with the latest North Dakota news on the pandemic. ~~~ Jack Russell Weinstein previews the WHY? Radio show, which explores the topic: “What is the difference between a religion and a cult?” ~~~ The Tundra project at the Energy and Environmental Research Center in Grand Forks recently received a large grant to further its work on capturing carbon when coal is used for energy. But how does research proceed on Tundra, or any of the

Friday, May 8, 2020 - In an excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show, host John Harris visits with Dr. Avish Nagpal, Sanford Health Infectious Disease Specialist about the COVID-19 pandemic. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson is here to discuss the latest headlines. ~~~ With theaters still closed, Matt Olien takes us on a history tour to discuss the incredible award-winning film lineup of 1975.

Thursday, May 7, 2020 - Jack Russell Weinstein previews this Sunday’s WHY? Radio show when he’ll visit with Susan Palmer of Concordia University where she is an Affiliate Professor. They’ll discuss a compelling topic titled: “What is the difference between a religion and a cult?” ~~~ In this week’s Natural North Dakota, biologist Chuck Lura talks about deciduous flowering trees. ~~~ For many artists and craftsmen, there’s nothing like working with your hands. Knife maker Tim Pierce of Pelican

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - Since novel coronavirus was first confirmed in the U.S., state governors have often taken the lead in the response, with the federal government wrestling with questions around a more national effort. Emily Wanless is an associate professor in the Government and International Affairs Department at Augustana University. She visits with Lori Walsh of South Dakota Public Broadcasting for a discussion of federalism and the role of state governments in a pandemic. ~~~ Tom

Monday, May 4, 2020 - "Corona Virus versus The Magic City" is a new film by Paul Brenno. It’s a short documentary about the effect of the pandemic on Minot businesses. ~~~ North Dakota Quarterly is a long-standing literary and humanities publication from the University of North Dakota -- one of the famous “little magazines” that have been the traditional seed beds of talented writers. During these trying times, it’s being offered free of charge. Here to discuss the current issue is the editor,

Sunday, May 3, 2020 - Dave Thompson provides a COVID-19 Update. ~~~ Governor Doug Burgum is John Harris’s guest in an excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show as they talk about the partial re-opening of the state’s economy. ~~~ The Great American Folk Show premieres on Prairie Public’s radio service at 5pm on Sunday. Singer-songwriter Tom Brosseau, a native North Dakotan, is the creative force behind the show. He joins us for a preview.