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Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about Spike Lee and his new film opening today, Da 5 Bloods.

Minneapolis Kids from Minneapolis Public Schools provides in-person child care for children entering 1st - 7th grades in the fall. Amy Frey, program manager, talks about it.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions.

Jill Mott, sommelier from Henry & Son, talks about why Kölsch is a perfect choice for a summer beer.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how Tropical Storm Cristobal will affect the Upper Midwest.

Singer Maryam Yusafzadeh came to the US from Iran over 30 years ago. Maryam’s interest in singing about immigrants started around the time of Nine-Eleven. Over time, events made her feel more strongly about it. Her CD is called Migration, and Maryam talked to Phil Nusbaum it. Note: Maryam = Mar YAM (like the yam-type potato) Yusefzedeh = YOU saf zah DAY

Johan Madrigal Torres, financial counselor and program coordinator with LSS Financial Counseling, will let you know how Lutheran Social Service can help you achieve your home ownership goals.

The Center for Irish Music’s 2020 Irish Music Weekend takes place online, June 11-14. It’s online only this year, but otherwise, the weekend carries on as ever with master musicians from Ireland and the US in concerts and workshops. Center for Irish Music executive Director Norah Rendell spoke about the festival with Phil Nusbaum.

Duo Charmin Michelle and Joel Shapira have been performing together for more than 20 years. The vocalist and guitarist just released their newest album, Butterfly Wings, which you can order on Joel's website.

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about food distribution, wrapping up the school year, summer school and mental health support.

Singers Ginger Commodore and Jesse Larson perform tonight at Crooners' Drive-In Series. Ginger talks about the show and more.

The MSP Film Society's Craig Rice talks about films to watch right now.

Dan Newton talks about the upcoming show from Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Crooners' Drive-In Series.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the possibility for severe weather and gives a recap of May's weather.

Sunday June 1 at 4PM, Arne Fogel sings for the birthday of Bing Crosby. Arne is immersed in decades of great American music, and with Rick Carlson on piano, it promises to be a great drive in concert held by Crooner’s just north of Minneapolis. When Arne and Phil Nusbaum got together, the conversation turned quite naturally to Bing Crosby.

Because of Covid-19, Ellen Stanley, AKA Mother Banjo, has shifted her focus from performing live to the internet. She and Anthony Ihrig co-host the Back Catalog Listening Party, where they present artists such as Becky Schlegel

Singer Joyann Parker performs two shows Monday, June 1st as Crooners Supper Club starts its drive-in concert series. Her 7:00 show will be broadcast live on Jazz88.

Melinda Stapley is the Minneapolis Public Schools coordinator for summer programs. She talks about what summer school will look like.

Author Julie Jo Severson talks about her new book, Secret Twin Cities, available now.

Jill Mott, sommelier from Henry & Son, talks about wines from Slovenia and a new seasonal beer from Bent Paddle.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives an overview of the week ahead, talks about drought conditions in the northern half of Minnesota, and what he thinks about when he looks at the sky.

Twin Cities Music fans know Maud Hixson’s polished singing. Maud is a tireless worker on all aspects of her music career. Even with COVID-19 shutting down live performances, Maud is working on projects that will bring her performances to an even higher level in the future. She talked to Phil Nusbaum about what she’s doing now.