Counter Stories

Series produced by Ampers

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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.


140 Pieces

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Grab Bag #5
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Series: Counter Stories
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On this Grab Bag show, we talk about making those in dominate culture UNCOMFORTABLE. Including, the nonsensical questions Judge Ketanji Brown Jacks...

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  • Added: Mar 24, 2022
  • Length: 28:35
  • Purchases: 2
Supporting Ukraine in a Time of Need
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Series: Counter Stories
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When Russia invaded Ukraine, the Crew immediately looked around to see how we could help the people suffering from the war. Our guest currently res...

  • Added: Mar 17, 2022
  • Length: 28:34
Grab Bag #4
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Series: Counter Stories
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There’s a lot happening internationally and here at home. On this Grab Bag show, Luz explains the ridiculousness of a political pundits demanding p...

  • Added: Mar 10, 2022
  • Length: 28:32
My Brother’s Keeper: Black Male Roundtable
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Series: Counter Stories
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On this special episode, crew member Anthony Galloway talks with a group of Black Men about how they’re feeling during the past few weeks, months, ...

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  • Added: Mar 03, 2022
  • Length: 28:33
  • Purchases: 1
Freedom School: Does Freedom to School Mean Freedom to Tell the truth?
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Series: Counter Stories
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In this episode, the crew explores the history of Freedom Schools with May Esperanza Losloso of the Children’s Defense Fund and the legislation and...

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  • Added: Feb 24, 2022
  • Length: 28:52
  • Purchases: 1
Mirrors and Windows in Education
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Series: Counter Stories
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Public school districts are having a hard time retaining teachers of color. But what’s behind this? Could it be the first in-first out process, whe...

  • Added: Feb 17, 2022
  • Length: 28:43
Is Change Possible?
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Series: Counter Stories
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Well, here we are again. Minneapolis Police have killed another Black man in a no-knock raid on an apartment. In 9 seconds, police entered an apart...

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  • Added: Feb 10, 2022
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
Who’s Very Asian
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Series: Counter Stories
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When an Asian American journalist receives a call from a viewer complaining about a her being “very Asian,” anchor Michelle Li didn’t let that get ...

  • Added: Feb 03, 2022
  • Length: 28:36
Honoring Our Elders: Mel Reeves
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Series: Counter Stories
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Community leader and journalist Mel Reeves left a huge impact on the Minnesota community when he passed earlier in January. His work spanned decade...

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  • Added: Jan 27, 2022
  • Length: 28:34
  • Purchases: 1
Honoring Our Elders: Clyde Bellecourt
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Series: Counter Stories
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Our community lost a giant recently with the passing of Clyde Bellecourt, a co-founder of the American Indian Movement. The crew takes a look back ...

  • Added: Jan 20, 2022
  • Length: 28:34
American Insurrection Revisited
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Series: Counter Stories
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One year after the attack on the nation’s capitol, the Crew reflects on its impact on ourselves, our country and democracy.

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  • Added: Jan 06, 2022
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 1
Hope For The New Year
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Series: Counter Stories
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The crew plans to talk about their hopes for 2022, get sidetracked by a discussion about female safety, then discuss about the verdict in the Kimbe...

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  • Added: Dec 30, 2021
  • Length: 28:32
  • Purchases: 3
Our Holidays
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Series: Counter Stories
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The holidays are among us, but each of our families celebrate in very different ways. The crew talks about the traditions their families observe du...

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  • Added: Dec 23, 2021
  • Length: 28:32
  • Purchases: 1
On the Frontlines
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Series: Counter Stories
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ER Doctor Alice Mann joins the crew to talk about the seriousness of the continuing coronavirus pandemic. From having to turn away sick people to t...

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  • Added: Dec 16, 2021
  • Length: 28:35
  • Purchases: 2
What is American Art?
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Series: Counter Stories
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What is American art? And, who is considered an American Artist? Just a few of the questions we had as we welcome Dr. Kate Beane who will be taking...

  • Added: Dec 02, 2021
  • Length: 28:31
Grab Bag #3
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Series: Counter Stories
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On our latest Grab Bag show, we cover topics from school walkouts, representation both in front and behind the camera on TV to current trials of so...

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  • Added: Nov 18, 2021
  • Length: 28:36
  • Purchases: 1
The “Minnesota Nice” Hoax
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Series: Counter Stories
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Minnesota is known for it’s nice-ness, but a recent survey showed that’s not true. The number of people who report experiencing discrimination in M...

  • Added: Nov 11, 2021
  • Length: 28:35
Learning Real Indigenous History
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Series: Counter Stories
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Minnesota recently committed to $1.3 million over two years for Indigenous education. Students will be able to learn a more accurate history of the...

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  • Added: Nov 04, 2021
  • Length: 28:36
  • Purchases: 1
One Minnesota Company’s Reconciliation Journey
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Series: Counter Stories
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A family-owned Minnesota business publicly apologized for appropriating Indigenous artwork. Taking their apology seriously, Minnetonka Moccasins br...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2021
  • Length: 28:35
Domestic Violence Awareness
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Series: Counter Stories
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With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Counter Stories crew is joined by another survivor-advocate to shed light on the need for...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2021
  • Length: 28:34