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We discuss race, identity, social justice and culture in a region grappling with demographic changes

We discuss race, identity, social justice and culture in a region grappling with demographic changes. Hosts: Anthony Galloway, Luz Maria Frias, Don Eubanks and Hlee Lee.


139 Pieces

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Last legislative sessions’ Education Finance Bill included creating a group focused on streamlining computer science education. This year, Represen...

  • Added: Mar 14, 2024
  • Length: 28:44
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In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’ll be joined all month by powerful and inspirational women. This week, that person is Sagal Ali. She jo...

Bought by KLCC, KTSW 89.9, and KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif.


  • Added: Mar 07, 2024
  • Length: 28:33
  • Purchases: 3
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We wrap up our celebration of Black History Month with a conversation with James Burroughs, who has worn many hats within community. As the Chief E...

  • Added: Feb 29, 2024
  • Length: 28:34
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As we look at Black History Month, we need to also look to the future. How do Black Minnesotans imagine the future through innovative, Black-center...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2024
  • Length: 28:34
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As we dig deeper in Black History Month, the crew is joined by Sweet Potato Comfort Pie founder Rose McGee. Digging deeper beyond the surface of cu...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2024
  • Length: 28:31
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All together once again, the crew talks Black history. From George Bunga, a Black-Indigenous fur trader from the 1890s to sundown towns, the crew s...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2024
  • Length: 28:29
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As we enter Black History Month, the crew talk about its history, and how they were exposed to Black history growing up. In this Grab Bag show, the...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2024
  • Length: 28:38
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We continue our conversation on Minnesota’s historic tenant protection laws that took effect on January 1, 2024, ensuring safe, stable, and afforda...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2024
  • Length: 28:38
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Minnesota’s historic tenant protection laws took effect on January 1, 2024, ensuring safe, stable, and affordable housing. Representative Ester Agb...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 28:43
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What started as a show about self-care during the holiday season, turned into a group therapy session with Dr. Aisha Mgeni. She reassures the crew ...

Bought by KMOJ-FM and WTIP


  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 28:43
  • Purchases: 2
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The crew invited back artist and designer Adrienne Benjamin to enlighten us about the Jingle Dress. Including its origin (and how it’s different wh...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Nov 22, 2023
  • Length: 28:42
  • Purchases: 1
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When recreational cannabis became legal to possess and sell (with licenses) on August 1, 2023, the Red Lake Nation was ready. Having already been g...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2023
  • Length: 28:42
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When the cost of child care continues to climb, families, especially low-income families, are often left with few options. When this happens, it af...

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle


  • Added: Nov 02, 2023
  • Length: 28:42
  • Purchases: 1
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Beginning in 2026, Minnesota will be the 12th state in the union to offer paid family and medical leave for all Minnesotans working in the state. T...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2023
  • Length: 28:40
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This session, Minnesota joined a growing list of states enacting the CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful & Open World for Natural Hair). This amendmen...

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle and WTIP


  • Added: Oct 05, 2023
  • Length: 28:32
  • Purchases: 2
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Several acts passed into law this session focused on reproductive health. The PRO Act established a fundamental right to abortion access and reprod...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Sep 28, 2023
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
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New public safety and gun control measures have been put in place in Minnesota with the goal of keeping everyone safe. This includes what some call...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Sep 21, 2023
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Taking a break from our Legislative Wrap Up, the crew gathers to celebrate joys in our latest Grab Bag show. We celebrate the recent accomplishment...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 14, 2023
  • Length: 28:35
  • Purchases: 1
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In our second installment, the crew discusses the community impact of the new law giving those who have left prison the right to vote. This action ...

  • Added: Sep 07, 2023
  • Length: 28:34
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As many as 55,000 Minnesotans are regaining their right to cast a ballot with the passing of the Restore the Vote bill. The new law means restoring...

  • Added: Sep 01, 2023
  • Length: 28:30