Musician Kevin Odegard had just settled in for a quiet evening watching Kojak when the phone rang. It was his manager, looking for a specific guitar. This call would change Odegard’s life and lead to him playing on one of the most influential rock albums of all time: Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks.
Dylan had delayed the album because he didn’t think the recordings he’d made in New York were going to get him back on the charts. So, Dylan brought Odegard and a handful of other local musicians to Minneapolis’s Sound 80 Studio to help him re-record five songs over whirlwind two nights.
Rick Shefchik and Paul Metsa have written the history of those recording sessions in Blood in the Tracks: The Minnesota Musicians behind Dylan’s Masterpiece. KFAI’s Britt Aamodt spoke with Odegard, Shefchik, and Metsa about the legendary Minneapolis recordings.
This week, Erik sits down with web serial novelist David Verburg about his two series; A Practical Guide to Evil and Pale Lights. They discuss the differences in format between a traditional novel and a serial novel, the challenges of work schedules, and the difficulties involved in deconstructing a genre.
Healthy, rich, and delicious, coconut is nature’s miracle healer. The Coconut Miracle Cookbook explains the benefits of coconut. Bruce explains how to incorporate this superfood into meals every day. Coconut has been shown to have countless health benefits, including:
Reap the health and beauty benefits of coconut oil, milk, water, and cream. Feel—and see—the amazing results.
Health Notes airs Monday – 7:00-8:00pm
Today (Tuesday, Jan. 7) at noon CST on Fresh Air 2 you can catch the seventh season premiere of Dollar Bin!
Dollar Bin is a presentation of musical items picked up for one dollar or less. It usually runs “an hour and a bit.” The program made its debut on kfai.org as a “web-exclusive” back on January 1, 2019 with Episode 001. Today is the debut of Dollar Bin 301!
Dollar Bin is presented by “Weekend on Demand” host CRZ, who has amassed an astonishing amount of cheap music over the decades. He says he’s partial to the 12 inch singles and remixes of the disco and electronic eras but “when it’s this cheap, almost anything goes and anything can catch my eye – the piggy bank is almost always open!” He also adds, “please ignore all the crates scattered about my house – I stopped working on it YEARS ago…”
Over the years, Dollar Bin has moved from kfai.org exclusivity to KFAI’s Mixcloud page, then to FA2, now available on 90.3 KFAI-HD2, kfai.org and the KFAI Community Radio app. The show streams at noon on Tuesdays (with an encore on FA2 Fridays at 6PM), then can be found on demand in the archive at kfai.org for 14 days. Every episode is also archived on Mixcloud soon after broadcast.
Dollar Bin 301 debuts on FA2 airing from noon to 1:12 and features music from Pointer Sisters, Shalamar, Utah Saints and many more!
Minnesota athlete Matt Krohn competed in the 2023 World Special Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
Matt recently sat down with KFAI’s Daniel Hood to recount his experience traveling independently to Berlin. Daniel and Matt share advice for athletes with disabilities and encourage others to never give up on their dreams.
This week, Sam and Charlene welcome Kendra Davenport and Jenn Siffermann from Easterseals. Kendra is the president and CEO of National Easter Seals, while Jenn is the Vice President of programs for Easterseals Florida. They discuss Easterseals as it exits today, and also the sensory gift guide! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at [email protected]! To give to KFAI in this holiday season, go to KFAI.org!
Counter Stories will have it’s final airing on KFAI on Friday, December 27th, 1:30pm. Production for the program has been on indefinite hiatus following the passing of co-host Donald Eubanks. This last episode will be a rerun of the Celebration of Life for Mr. Eubanks.
Starting January 3rd, “Indigenous In The News”, a new half-hour program hosted by Larry Knudsen (who you may recognize from another syndicated program, “Indigenous in Music”) will move into the Friday 1:30pm time slot.
Also, Malistar’s final broadcast will be Sunday, December 29th, 6pm-8pm. KFAI wishes the very best for host, Amina Ahmed, as take time off to pursue higher education goals. Stay tuned for what’s up and coming to Sunday evenings; in the meantime, please enjoy previously aired broadcasts of Malistar.
Reflecting on our shared experiences this year, my admiration for you grows. I recognize our shared commitment to keep pushing forward, and it’s comforting to know that we can rely on each other. I marvel at our shared linkage through the radio. Because radio doesn’t rely on visuals, a present and intentional voice connects through your ears, inviting you to listen and feel. That simplicity creates something truly special—a mutual connection.
When the world around us feels overwhelming, KFAI is that steady presence, a reminder that we are not alone. Whether it’s local news, music, or the stories of our neighbors, our shared experience on the airwaves brings people together in ways that no other medium can.
Your support helps keep us on air, maintain the equipment, expand our programming, and ensure that the station remains a vital lifeline for our community. Without your generosity, we wouldn’t be able to carry on. Our work together continues no matter the political conditions or the challenges we face. If our broadcasts have been a source of comfort or connection for you this year, I hope you’ll consider contributing to keep the sound of our community firmly rooted and thriving.
Together, we can ensure that the airwaves remain a space where stories are told, voices are heard, and we continue to build something meaningful for the future.
Here are a few ideas of how you can directly impact the station and our shared mission; any dollar amount is genuinely appreciated:
Make a tax-deductible charitable donation here: https://kfai.org/donate.
Did you happen to miss KFAI’s Annual Membership Meeting, and you love a good slideshow?
You can check out the slideshow here: 2024 Annual Presentation GM_ED [slides] and dig in a little deeper by checking out the full report here: 2024 Annual Report GM_ED.
Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season—with love and gratitude, Nora
