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Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff, talks about phases of instruction during the pandemic, the recent School Board election, and changing the starting and ending time for school.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the films offered on their virtual cinema.

Molly Siebert and Lisa Purcell are District Program Facilitators for K-12 Social Studies and Ethnic Studies at Minneapolis Public Schools. They are hoping the district will vote to make ethnic studies a requirement for graduation at MPS.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the warm start to November, and how to contact him with your weather- and climate-related questions.

Sprig of that combines String Band and East Indian styles in new compositions, and releases a project called “Untold” on November 6. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Krissy Bergmark and Isabel Dammenn talked about the music that drew members of Sprig of That together.

November is National Adoption Month. Heidi Wiste from Lutheran Social Service talks about the adoption process, and how LSS works with Children's Home Society to find homes for children in Minnesota.

Honky Tonk Jump plays Thursday night November 5 at Crooners. The show takes place social distancing style in a heated tent, or audience members can choose to stay in their cars. Phil Nusbaum talked to Honky Tonk Jump bass player Vaughan Asselstine about the band and the show. Vaughan told of the musical combination behind Western Swing.

Ashley Musana is the Career Exposure Coordinator for AchieveMpls. Ashley talks about upcoming career fairs, the need for volunteers, and how to help students with career and college readiness.

Charlotte Kinzley is the manager of Homeless and Highly Mobile Student Services at MPS. She talks about the services available to students and how to get help.

Ariel Pinkerton is co-artistic director of Fortune's Fool Theatre. She talks about their new production "To Breed, or Not to Breed" and safety measures in place for performers and audience members.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film society gives an update on what's showing in the Virtual Cinema.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about her recent road trip to California to visit wineries from a social distance, including Stirm Wine Co.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about October's record-setting snowfall totals.

Pat Donohue leads a group of great players, the Prairie All-Stars onto Crooner’s heated tent Thursday October 29 from 7 till 8:30 PM. Pat talked to Phil Nusbaum about the group’s music, and what the pandemic-style shows are like at Crooners.

Sandy Boren-Barrett is the Artistic Director of Stages Theatre Co., and she talks about their new experience called "Enchanted Mystery: A Detect The Story Adventure."

Janet Salo from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota talks about Kinship Caregivers. Over the last several years, there has been an increase in the number of children living with extended family or close family friends, from an average of roughly 2.4 million children 10 years ago to an average of almost 2.6 million children more recently, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Katia Cardenas is a Twin Cities Jazz singer who, because of the pandemic has hardly performed in 2020. But Katia’s songwriting goes on. Both the Covid situation and her long term interests have informed her recent writing, as she told Phil Nusbaum.

Charisma Smith is a Family Engagement Specialist with Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about her work with the Black Parent Advisory Council.

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. For some people who struggle with substance abuse, isolation and stress during the pandemic can amplify difficulties staying sober. Nicolette Johnson with Lutheran Social Service Behavioral Health tells us how to recognize substance use issues, how to best support our loved ones who are struggling and addresses misconceptions about substance ab...

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the upcoming snowfall.

Parents in the Minneapolis schools should make their voice heard by Monday in a survey about the way they want their kids’ education delivered later this year. Eric Moore from MPS discusses this survey, and how the data will be applied.

Sommelier Jill Mott visits about wine.

Shannon Doyle with LSS Financial Counseling shares strategies to keep a handle on higher-ed borrowing and then pay it back quickly.

Natalie Nowytski is a founding member of the Twin Cities Balkan band, Orkestar Bez Ime. In an interview with Phil Nusbaum, Natalie tell how despite Covid, OBI is still developing, though using altered means. Natalie says the band thinks a lot about video. Note: no-WITZ-kee Note: OR-kes-tar BEZ ee-may

Marilyn Maye performs at Crooners Supper Club with 5 shows. Patty Peterson interviewed her talking about how COVID19 has affected her performing schedule and some of the music she will be performing, Marilyn is 92 years young and will blow you away!