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Tuesday, June 18, 2019 – StarDate has been a popular radio feature on Prairie Public for many years. And it’s been in production even longer, celebrating its 40 th anniversary last year. A production of The University of Texas McDonald Observatory, it’s the longest-running national radio science feature in the country, and it airs on more than 300 radio stations. Here to tell us more about the history of StarDate, and how they go about producing a daily episode is Damond Benningfield. He’s a

Monday, June 17, 2019 – Naturopathic Doctor Alli Svobodny joins us for a discussion of the nationwide doctor shortage, and how naturopathy can help. ~~~ A story from Harvest Public Media on the challenge of lowering greenhouse gas emissions on the farm. ~~~ Poet Jessica Jones discusses her new book “Bitterroot.” Traversing sparse and sometimes rugged territory in Montana, the poems give witness to the complex intersections of native and non-native culture, narrated by a young teacher with

Friday, June 14, 2019 – Jill Whitcomb is one of our former writers for Dakota Datebook. In 2017 she sold almost everything she owned. Ever since, she has been traveling the world as a 50+ year old, solo female traveler. She’s been chronicling her travels on Facebook as “The Nomadic North Dakotan.” On a brief stop back home, she joins us to talk about her adventures. ~~~ Dave Thompson is here with this week’s discussion of the latest news. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Dark Phoenix.”

Thursday, June 13th, 2019 – Prairie Public TV production manager Barb Gravel joins us for a preview of this season’s Prairie Musicians television show, which airs two episodes each Friday for the next four weeks. This Friday it kicks off with Jessica Vines at 8 Central, and at 8:30, the Pat Lenertz Band. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, “Taking Names.” ~~~ Commentary from Mark Trahant on Native American presidential candidates. ~~~ Sue Balcom is here for another “Main Street Eats”

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – Minot State University will offer a third option in its chemistry major in the fall. The Medicinal Plant chemistry option will involve extraction, purification, and analysis of compounds from plants, prompted in part by the growing interest in cannabis as a source of new medicines. Joining us is Professor Christopher Heth. ~~~ The 29th annual Missouri River Bluegrass festival is coming up on June 14th and 15th at Cross Ranch State Park outside of Washburn. Here to tell

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 – The “Green Dot” safety program uses a bystander education approach to reduce interpersonal violence in the community. Here to discuss the strategies involved are Melanie Fierstine and Greg Lemke from the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Fargo. ~~~ Fintan Dooley is a land and mineral rights attorney. He’s also a member of the Salted Lands Council, which is concerned about land damaged by brine ponds and spills that can occur in conjunction with oil and gas development. We

Monday, June 10, 2019 – It was a late spring for many of us, but now the gardens are sprouting fast! Horticulturist Ron Smith is here to take your lawn and garden questions.

Friday, June 7, 2019 – Jack Russell Weinstein joins us with a preview of this Sunday’s WHY? Philosophical discussions About Everyday Life. His guest this month is John Ratey, in an episode titled “What does wellness mean and how do we get there?” Ratey is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. ~~~ NDSU history professor Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled: “Pioneer Mothers.” ~~~ News director Dave Thompson is here for a discussion of the latest headlines. ~

Thursday, June 6, 2019 – We visit with Dr. Joshua Wynne, who has been named interim president at the University of North Dakota. Dr. Wynne has been the vice president for health affairs and dean of the University of North Dakota’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He assumes the presidency on June 15 th when current president Mark Kennedy leaves for his new position in Colorado. ~~~ Sue Balcom joins us for another Main Street Eats. Today’s topic is make-your-own fertilizers. ~~~ Doug and

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – NPR recently announced its honorees in its Student Podcast Challenge. One of the honorable mentions went to Patience Mutabonwa of Jefferson Elementary in Fargo. We listen to her submission, titled “Book Club.” ~~~ Getting students involved with new technology like podcasting is just one of the many things keeping folks busy in Prairie Public’s education division. Darcy Bakkegard joins us to discuss the various resources available for teachers. ~~~ The Antiques Roadshow