Rose McGee, founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, joins us for a powerful conversation about racial injustice and healing the damage caused by race-based trauma. Her organization is focused on elevating marginalized voices and experiences. She shares how the sacred dessert, sweet potato pie, links us to history, soothes spirits and renews community.

We are now one full year into the COVID-19 pandemic. One full year of having our worlds turned upside-down. The ramifications of the pandemic will be felt for years to come, and it will impact our lives in ways that we don’t even currently understand. We wanted to explore this idea, specifically as it relates to our mental health. This episode’s guest is an expert on the topic. Dr. Craig Sawchuk is a clinical psychologist at Mayo Clinic with a focus on improving the treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care.

Brian McDaniel, co-host of the popular and relevant podcast Wrong About Everything, joins us. A lobbyist, legislative staffer, attorney, republican and stand-up comedian, Brian shares his thoughts on the election and the months that have followed. He also talks about the ghost living in his house. For realz.

One year after the world went into lockdown, the three ladies reflect on what’s changed - and what hasn’t - over the past 12 months. (Note: recorded one week before the 4/20/21 Chauvin verdict.)

One year ago, the world was going into lockdown. Here’s what we were talking at the beginning of the pandemic. Podcast first published in June 2020.

You know him as the Savvy Traveler - Travel journalist Rudy Maxa has been showing us the world through his travel series “Rudy Maxa’s World" for 25 years. The ladies find out his top travel tips, secret best places to go, and get the story behind the story that jump-started Rudy's journalism career at the Washington Post more than 40 years ago.

The ladies are back at the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis this week, keeping it light on the rooftop with some yummy, and very grown-up non-alcoholic drinks. Join the Hewing’s Rosey Amor to talk about the sober curious trend. We’ll also talk with Kari Gloppen, research scientist with the Minnesota Department of Health about warning signs you might be drinking too much, and also the complicated relationship with have with alcohol. (Program note: Episode was recorded prior to COVID-19-related closures and social distancing guidelines.)

In this week’s podcast, the ladies interview legendary Twin Cities journalist Bill Hudson of WCCO-TV. Bill shares his thoughts on his 40-year career in journalism, starting with an internship at WCCO. Find out how Bill believes journalism (and we) have changed in 40 years, plus, his thoughts on “fake news” and how you should be looking at the news you consume. Quick note: this was recorded in early March, before COVID closures, in front of a live audience at the Hewing Hotel.

Turner Berg is a creative who has forged a career in academia, as well as the arts. His non-profit, Massive Amounts of Good, connects the talents of artists with the needs of other non-profit organizations, often by creating charitable events that allow those organizations to grow. In this podcast, recorded as the pandemic was forcing people to shelter at home, Turner shared the challenges both artists and charitable organizations are facing in 2020.

Yia Vang came to his profession reluctantly, but he’s undeniably a superstar in the making. His Union Hmong Kitchen draws raves, and he’s earned a spotlight in Bon Appetit. For Vang, cooking is his way of honoring his parents’ story - and sharing the Hmong culture. Listen in for a fascinating conversation about food, passion, and what resilience really means.