Don’t miss the latest episode of the Broadway Project, hosted by Liz Olds.
All Broadway Project episodes can be found in a playlist on KFAI’s Mixcloud platform.
Wed. Feb. 10: New Black Voices – Week 2
Tune-in on Wednesday, February 10: 10am-12pm & 1pm-4pm to hear the latest installments of KFAI’s Black History/Black Futures Month series – New Black Voices – curated by D.A. Bullock. This week features:
10-11am – Dwayne Illwin (host of KFAI’s No Tea No Shade)
11am-12pm – DJ Michel.Be
1-2pm – Danielle Mkali, Nexus Community Partners Open Road Fund
2-3pm – C Terrance Anderson, CURA & Bichota Coffee in George Floyd Square
3-4pm – Erin Sharkey – Prison Writers Workshop, Root Springs, SEEN artist
Hear it live, or find it on the archive on our âNew Black Voices â BHM SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ON KFAI” page
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Encore: Farewell Episode of Good Medicine
Be sure to catch a special encore final episode of Good Medicine, this Friday evening at 6pm. Host Roya Taylor has these special parting words for KFAI listeners:
“For the last two years I’ve brought you the best of Native Creatives across Turtle Island in the arts and entertainment fields. Before that I spent seven years as Host of INDIGENEITY RISING and Co-Host of FIRST PERSON RADIO.
It’s been my privilege and pleasure to present and share with you local and national Native American Peoples’ lives and their cultures. I hope it has been informative and helpful to you my listening audience. I’ve certainly enjoyed and been honored to do so.
I want to thank my family, spouse and children, who have supported, encouraged and inspired me during this time. And, occasionally been a guest with me on my shows! Without them I wouldn’t have been able to do this important work.
A big shout out to all the volunteers, staff, trainers, board members and financial supporters who I’ve been associated with at KFAI. Most notably, Dale Connelly, Leah Honsky, Robert Pilot, Mason Butler, Miguel Vargas and Nora Doherty. And, the wonderful mentor to me, Laura Waterman Wittstock who brought me into KFAI.
Finally, I want to acknowledge all the community members, artists and newsmakers who have kindly shared their time and talents on-air with me and with you.
I’ll be around KFAI as an off-air volunteer and supporter. I’ll look forward to seeing many of you at the the station. Until then, keep making that Good Medicine and sharing it with each other.“
Stay tuned for more details about KFAI’s newest program, Medicine Bundle, hosted by Deanna StandingCloud, making it’s debut on Friday, February 14th, 6pm-7pm.
MinneCulture | Hunt for a troll in Detroit Lakes
What do you think of when you think of a troll? Do you think of the Three Billy Goats Gruff? Of a monster hiding under a bridge? Of Harry Potter?
KFAI producer Rmay Rivard always thought of trolls as scary and mean. But she is excited to introduce her grandchildren to some friendlier trolls, thanks to the city of Detroit Lakes, MN. Detroit Lakes recently partnered with Danish artist Thomas Dambo and Project 412 to construct 5 fantastical â and friendly! â trolls out of recycled materials. But there’s a twist: visitors have to play a game to figure out where the trolls are. The trolls have already attracted over 1000 “troll-hunters” to Detroit Lakes.
These whimsical creations are part of a permanent installation with a focus on environmental awareness. Rmay spoke with some local residents who shared their tips on finding the trolls.
âBlack New Voicesâ â BHM SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ON KFAI
Celebrating Black Histories & Black Futures on KFAI with special programming curated by D.A. Bullock (host of No Name In The Street).
“New Black Voices” – this Black History Month we have an eye toward the future, an eye toward future history makers. We want to use the platform to highlight brilliant new voices in the Black community, folks who don’t get the shine they deserve, may go unrecognized in the background, folks you may not have heard of or from.
Each week throughout the month of February will brings a different theme for amplifying New Black Voices:
Tuesday, February 4 – 10am-12pm – cultural politics – exhilarating conversations with new voices sharing politics from an art, music and culture perspective.
Wednesday, February 12 – 10am-12pm & 1pm-4pm – economics, mutual aid, imaginations in thriving.
Thursday, February 20 – 2pm-6pm leadership; art and expression.
Friday, February 28 – 6pm-8pm – Black unity, community, murmurations and vibrations
Archives will be posted on our “Black New Voices” – BHM SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ON KFAI
02/03/25 Health Notes – Nekima Levy Armstrong – Target Boycott
February 1st the beginning of Black History Month, a nationwide boycott has been called against the Target Corporation for their abandoning their commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Despite the current negative dialogue about the inferiority of this initiative – a diverse and equitable workplace that includes all of us is what Black people have been demanding for over a hundred years.
Nekima Levy Armstrong is an award winning civil rights lawyer, scholar activist, and past activist of the Minneapolis NAACP. She is a frequent speaker on National and International news outlets about racial justice advocacy and public policy, most notably an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Nekima is also a best selling author (the children’s book – J is for Justice) entrepreneur and podcast host.
Health Notes airs Mondays 7:00-9:00pm
New Volunteer Orientation Feb. 5
Join us on Wednesday, February 5 from 6-7 p.m. here at the KFAI studios for a new volunteer orientation! Whether you’re new to town, been meaning to get involved for a while, or coming back after some time away, this is the place to start. Email [email protected] with questions.
01/27/25 Health Notes – Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
If you change your brain, you can change your life.
Great teachers like the Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Gandhi were all born with brains built essentially like anyone elseâsâand then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Science is now revealing how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain, and more and more, we are learning that it’s possible to strengthen positive brain states.
By combining breakthroughs in neuroscience with insights from thousands of years of mindfulness practice, you too can use your mind to shape your brain for greater happiness, love, and wisdom. Buddha’s Brain draws on the latest research to show how to stimulate your brain for more fulfilling relationships, a deeper spiritual life, and a greater sense of inner confidence and worth. Using guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, you’ll learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy, and compassion instead of worry, sorrow, and anger. Most importantly, you will foster positive psychological growth that will literally change the way you live in your day-to-day life.
Health Notes airs Mondays – 7:00-8:00pm
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