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  • Today is Earth Day and, in this Main Street, we hear "The Catch: Of Cod and Country" about how one of the Arctic’s most valuable fisheries—cod—is being impacted.
  • John Harris interviews WDAY meteorologist John Wheeler; FM Symphony Orchestra's last 23-24 Concert; news with Dave Thompson and Matt Olien reviews "Civil War."
  • Assistive tech boosts independence, lending library tour. Tips for buying/preparing steak in Prairie Plates. Preview of Rep. Gubernatorial debate next Tuesday.
  • Concordia College panel on civility with ex-ND Senator Heitkamp, ex-Gov. Schafer. USDA's new school meal standards and Isern revisits 1913 Canton's book shower tradition.
  • Explore the Odnes family's trials during the depression and learn how spy techniques can enhance parenting in this intriguing dual-themed episode.
  • In next Sunday's episode of "WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life" UND philosophy professor Jack Weinstein visits with former FBI Agent Luke William Hunt on the topic of "Police and the Ethics of Lying." Today we explore that topic with Jack. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson updates us on the week in news, including developments in the wake of the state political conventions. ~~~ Matt reviews Wicked Little Letters.
  • "Know Your Culture - Indonesia" is an event showcasing Indonesian heritage. It's coming to the Morton Mandan Public Library on Thursday, April 11. ~ Rick Gion joins us for another edition of Prairie Plates. Today he discusses what goes in to making a good burger. He'll also share some burger events from across the state as cooks vie for burger bragging rights. ~ In an excerpt from the Great American Folk Show, we spotlight the town of Hazen.
  • Medicare has decided to cover weight loss drugs for patients with heart disease to reduce future health risks, while still not covering obesity medications for chronic weight management alone, a stance the American Diabetes Association hopes to change to better address obesity and diabetes management. ~~~ Former politicians Heidi Heitkamp and Ed Schafer address political civility during tense times at Concordia College
  • Editor Patrick McCloskey and the Dakota Digital Review. And Dr. Jared Marquis of UND on measuring the upper atmosphere during the solar eclipse.
  • Chloé Valdary promotes empathy through gaming; Dave Hoffman studies gray fox decline; Dave Thompson reviews news; Matt Olien critiques "Ghostbusters Frozen Empire."