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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.

Andy Qualy is program director with LSS CORE Veterans Program. He talks about how the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with LSS to help members of the military transition back into civilian life and address unique challenges they and their families face.

Eric Sayre leads jazz performance education at Minneapolis South High School. Music learning has been changed a lot now that distance learning is in place. When Eric and Phil Nusbaum got together, Eric first talked about the big band format as a teaching vehicle. Then they talked about the challenges of teaching Jazz performance in the COVID-19 era.

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about graduation ceremonies, how summer school will proceed, meal distribution and the continuation of mental health support over the summer.

AchieveMpls President and CEO Danielle Grant talks about how the organization has pivoted to help students from a distance with college and career readiness. She talks about the Step-Up internship summer program.

Peter Schilling shares a birthday this weekend with four individuals attached to the film industry. He shares recommendations of films by, for and about these individuals.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about this week's international film festival: MSPIFF 39 Redefined.

Stephen Rueff is the Chair of Arts Entrepreneurship at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He talks about his current project, Irrepressible Art, where he invites artists to share the work they're creating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patty Peterson who hosts "The Playroom" on Sunday afternoons interviewed Twin Cities Saxman, Walter Chancellor Jr. on his newest release "Steppin' Out".