Josh records an event entitled ‘Do Not Forget Us’, which was a poetry and music benefit for victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Write On! Radio – Do Not Forget Us
New Volunteer Orientation on October 9
KFAI is hosting a new volunteer orientation on Wednesday, October 9 from 6-7pm. All new and interested volunteers are encouraged to attend this session. Contact ellie [at] kfai [dot] org for more information.
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Write On! Radio – Andrea Swensson
Josh sits down with author, podcaster, and music journalist Andrea Swensson about her new book Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris. This book is the emotional story of James ‘Cornbread’ Harris – a self-proclaimed “blessed dude” and one of Minneapolis’s most influential musicians.
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Write On! Radio – Stephanie Ternullo
Josh sits down with Stephanie Ternullo to discuss her new work, How the Heartland Went Red: Why Local Forces Matter in an Age of Nationalized Politics. This work focuses on three White blue-collar Midwestern cities to show how local contexts help us to understand why White voters are shifting to the right.
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Write On! Radio – Ray Nayler
Josh Weber sits down with Ray Nayler to discuss his new novella, The Tusks of Extinction. This science fiction thriller imagines an attempt to resurrect the wooly mammoth, and examines the complexities of conservation, ecology, and human nature.
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Disability and Progress-September 5, 2024- Planes, Trains, and Canes!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind person to travel independently to many countries with out a guide? How does one get from one place to another if they are unsure of the layout of things. How accessible are things really, and how accepting are people to giving assistance? This week, Dr. Mona Minkara talks to Sam about how and why she decided to take on this challenge. She talks about her project Planes, Trains and Canes, and why she started it.. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback, email us at [email protected]!
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MinneCulture | The Domed (and Doomed) Minnesota Experimental City
In 1973, Athlestan Spilhaus, a scientist and the former Dean of Technology at the University of Minnesota, envisioned a 21st century. His grand scheme included a self-sufficient domed city. He raised a million dollars in seed money from investors to lay the groundwork for the Minnesota Experimental City (MXC).
Unfortunately, no one ever asked the people of Aitkin and Cass counties, whose homes would be sacrificed to build the MXC, if they wanted a city dropped on top of them.
Britt Aamodt has the story of the Spilhaus and his ultimately flawed vision for a domed city in the Minnesota wilderness.
The Inaugural KFAI Blues Cruise Sells Out!
***SOLD OUT***
Thank you to our sponsors, Dual Citizen Brewing & Alexis Bailly Vineyard!!
🛥️ KFAI Board of Directors Hosted Event & Fundraiser!!
We’re celebrating the end of summer with a beautiful trip down the Mississippi on the KFAI Blues Cruise on Friday, August 30th. The KFAI Blues Cruise is aboard the Magnolia Blossom Riverboat and departs from Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Rd, St Paul, MN 55116.
Boarding begins at 7:00 pm, embarks promptly at 7:30 pm, and returns to shore at 9:30 pm. The night includes light, refreshing snacks and a cash bar, with entertainment from the Bambi Alexandra Band, hosted by Emcee Lady J Griot and Jacquie Maddix of KFAI’s Songs of the Soul.
Ticket Holders: entry will be in the form of a guest list at will-call on-location on the event day!
100% of all proceeds directly benefit KFAI. Your support makes all the difference in keeping communities connected and thriving in the Twin Cities and beyond! 🛥️
Thank you to our sponsors, Dual Citizen Brewing and Alexis Bailly Vineyard!!
September’s new volunteer orientation is coming up
Join us for an orientation session for new volunteers on Wednesday, September 4 from 6:00-7:00pm here in the KFAI studios. If you’ve been meaning to volunteer, wondering how to get involved, or perhaps back after a hiatus, this is your chance to jump in! We’ll run through some of the nitty gritty rules and regs, talk about the various opportunities for training and growth here, get some hands-on practice in your volunteering area of choice, and get you on the schedule to start volunteering. Check out the volunteering page to learn about our open positions. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions