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Hear North Dakota’s fall migrants, uncover Bismarck’s buried past, preview September at Gateway to Science and review the news with Dave Thompson.

North Dakota is a super-highway for migrating birds, meet genre-bending guitarist Gladius, examine kratom’s risks and visit Bismarck’s French-inspired Brick Oven Bakery.

Bowman leader Lyn James shares how her community is building for the future. Also, Tom Isern defends North Dakota’s distinctive history, and federal staffing cuts leave farmers with less conservation support.

Philosophical Currents examines a deceptively simple question: What does it mean to be educated? Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein considers the difference between knowledge and wisdom

Tom Brosseau reflects on six years of The Great American Folk Show. Plus, new SNAP restrictions and a preview of ND’s special session in A Closer Look With the Monitor.

Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome celebrates 20 years, plus teen-driver risks in North Dakota and 15 years of Rhombus Guys in downtown Fargo.

Dickinson State's Michael Patrick Cullinane examines U.S.–Canada tariffs and relations, while Tom Isern profiles pioneering agricultural scientist Lawrence R. Waldron.

Construction on North Dakota's Military Gallery is on hold, AI is reshaping work and trust, and hands-on STEM programs inspire the state's next generation.

North Dakota cities face growing challenges, the Red River Market returns to Fargo, and renewed flooding around Devils Lake threatens farms, roads and communities.

Tariffs, rising costs and dicamba rules are reshaping agriculture, while a new Plains Folk essay challenges North Dakota's long-held views of the Marquis de Morès.

Kyle Myers shares his journey with MS, historian Sergio Luzzatto reexamines the Marquis de Morès' legacy, and Washburn honors Secret Service hero Clint Hill.

Celebrate America's 250th with a look at Indigenous foodways from Chef Candace Stock, a conversation about Theodore Roosevelt's complex legacy, and a special reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks trends and safety, a visit to Fargo's Toasted Frog, and Prairie Public staff sharing favorite Independence Day memories and traditions.

NPR's Steve Inskeep and Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's Robbie Lauf discuss Roosevelt, leadership, journalism and the new library at a live Bismarck event.

As the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library prepares to open, UND philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores museums, memory and belonging, and Indigenous-led eagle conservation.

A Supreme Court challenge over JETx, a rediscovered literary legacy, favorite tech and EVs, and hands-on summer science for curious minds of all ages.

AI data centers, community cooking programs and Fargo's convention center decision highlight how technology, culture and development are shaping the region.

North Dakota educators discuss meaningful learning, Arctic whalers face changing ice conditions, and we explore why cottonwood trees release millions of seeds each spring.

Hear a conversation with Lorie Anderson, co-owner of We Rock the Spectrum North Dakota, an indoor playground for children of all abilities. Craig Blumenshine talks with outdoor author Jeffrey Miller and we'll share Bill Thomas' live story from The Tell.

Erik Deatherage speaks with Listening to America host Clay Jenkinson about the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Roosevelt's legacy, and the challenges of interpreting American history in a changing cultural and political landscape.

Erik Deatherage speaks with two recipients of the 2026 Bush Fellowship about the work they hope to advance in their communities. Tyler Parisien of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa discusses preserving and revitalizing the Michif language for future generations, while FirstLink Executive Director Jennifer Illich shares her vision for strengthening crisis response systems, expanding access to su...

Guest host Erik Deatherage explores how North Dakota is preparing for America's 250th anniversary. State Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman discusses the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and its expected impact on tourism, while Folkways and Upper Hand Signs transform a downtown Fargo alley with a patriotic mural honoring veterans and celebrating America's semiquincentennial.

Rennae Gruchalla discusses the nearly 5,000-mile North Country National Scenic Trail and upcoming hikes across the state, while also sharing details about a musical storytelling program celebrating Theodore Roosevelt's "strenuous life" ahead of the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora.

Erik Deatherage speaks with Dakota OutRight President Jeigh Stewart and Past President Erin Pringle about the Bismarck-based LGBTQ nonprofit. Then, we hear from Heart-N-Soul Community Café founder Leola Daul about their "pay what you can" structure, and the café's 10-year anniversary celebration.

Substitute host, Erik Deatherage speaks with Fargo Mayor-elect Josh Boschee following his election victory. Boschee discusses the challenges and opportunities facing North Dakota's largest city, including housing affordability, downtown development, fiscal responsibility, and building a more inclusive community.