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Friday, August 9, 2019 – UND philosophy professor Jack Russell Weinstein joins us to preview this Sunday’s episode of “Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life.” This month he visits with Patrick Kabanda in a show titled “How do the arts contribute to capitalism and economic development?” Kabanda has pursued a career linking the arts and international affairs. He is the author the book “The Creative Wealth of Nations.” ~~~ Dave Thompson is here for our weekly discussion of the

Thursday, August 8, 2019 – The vast majority of South Sudanese people cannot read. More than 70% of the population is illiterate. Nyamal Dei founded South Sudan Reads to combat illiteracy. As of last week, she's also a card-carrying national member of the UN. She joins us for a conversation about her work. ~~~ Humans must drastically alter food production in order to prevent the most catastrophic effects of global warming, according to a U.N. report. NPR’s Rachel Martin visited with reporter Dan

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 – Today we learn about “Judge Charles F. Amidon, Wartime Hysteria, and the Espionage Act of 1917.” That’s the title of a talk coming this Sunday to the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. The speaker is Matthew Berning, a legal historian studying at Augsburg University. He joins us to preview his remarks. ~~~ In this week’s Natural North Dakota, biologist Chuck Lura discusses Giant Floater Clams. ~~~ Pride events have taken place across the state this

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 – Thousands of Yazidi people were massacred or sold into sexual slavery during a brutal ISIL attack in 2014. Five years later, and those impacted say little is being done to help survivors. Ezzat Alhaidar is a Iraqi immigrant. He helped organize a Yazidi genocide commemoration event in Moorhead. The keynote speaker for the event, Matthew Travis Barber, is the former director of the Yazda humanitarian organization, which provides aid to thousands of displaced Yazidis.

Monday, August 5, 2019 – Horticulturist Ron Smith is here to solve all those frustrating lawn and garden problems. Call him! He’ll be here live from 3-4pm. 888-755-6377. Or email in advance or during the show to mainstreet @ prairiepublic.org. ~~~ NDSU historian Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled “Gopher Tails in the Collection Plate.”

We revisit TEDxFargo and the onstage chat between Governor Doug Burgum and Twins president and CEO Dave St. Peter, about the qualities of a good leader. St. Peter has been with the Twins for 30 years, through good times and tough times… This year’s team leads its division. Governor Burgum and St. Peter talk about leadership and spar over their alma maters. ~~~ Veterans of the newspaper business in North Dakota talk about how they got their start, in excerpts from the Dakota Journalists Podcast .

Friday, August 2, 2019 – The Reverend Brian Knutson of Williston has crafted a children’s story to help youngsters explore questions about faith with a tender approach. “Way-na-bo-shew” is the story of a loon’s adventures as he seeks the Great Spirit. It’s illustrated by Gail Nelson. ~~~ Presidential candidates are out in force across Iowa, meeting voters and finding out what’s important to them. Harvest Public Media’s Amy Mayer reports that it’s an opportunity to get agricultural issues on the

Thursday, August 1, 2019 – TEDX events around the country share stories from innovators, adventurers, environmentalists, and more. We share highlights from the recent TEDxFargo as we hear from mountaineer and polar explorer Lonnie Dupre, and David O'Hara, professor of philosophy, classics, and environmental studies at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. ~~~ Chuck Lura shares a Natural North Dakota essay on Giant Floater Clams. ~~~ Great Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016 and the

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 – Sue Balcom’s book Women Behind the Plow inspired the new Prairie Public documentary of the same name. A free screening of the documentary will take place at the Fargo theatre tonight and Sue will be on hand. ~~~ Darcy Bakkegard is teacher ambassador & professional development coach with Prairie Public’s education division. She joins us to discuss two of the themes addressed in her recent webchats: Mindfulness & Gratitude.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 – It began as a book, but “Women Behind the Plow” by Sue Balcom has also inspired a documentary by Prairie Public. It debuts tomorrow with a free screening at the Fargo Theatre, and will appear soon on television. Here to discuss the documentary is the former director of television for Prairie Public, Bob Dambach. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, “The Problem with a Colorful History.” ~~~ Without adequate crop scouting, pests can eat through farmers’ profits.