Hejira world music radio show host interview of Mehrnam Rastegari

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Interview with background on Handel's Messiah

On today’s show, guest host Juliana Bennett speaks with Native leader, Art Shegonee about his life and activism. At a time when nationalism and the colonizer narrative are flourishing, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s important to center Native voices and experiences.

Featured image Art Shegonee from his organization, Call for Peace.

VO-5 marks 20 years of disco in Madison with reflections on the genre, band history, and their anniversary show at the Atwood Music Hall.

Baldwin Books shares winter reading picks and reflects on how the darker months make space for deeper, more intentional reading.

On the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz, Ankur Malhotra shares his picks for the best music events happening around Madison the next week.

Country legend Rodney Crowell previews his new album and upcoming Madison show while reflecting on songwriting, influences, and a long creative life.

President Trump signed a funding package Wednesday, bringing the longest government shutdown in American history to an end. Not included in the budget bill: a measure to extend the tax credits that help millions of Americans afford their health care every year. But the fight isn’t over, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin said Thursday at a press conference in Madison.

There are times when it pays to make bold moves. To show up even though your name wasn’t on the guest list.

In this episode of Radio Chipstone, contributor Gianofer (JON nah fer) Fields speaks with Metal Artist Erika Koivunen about love, metal, and showing up uninvited.