The new General Director of the FM Opera talks about his background and hopes with taking on a new post.

Interview and Music about the Opera's Kickoff Concert.

In this episode of Dakota Datebook, we'll listen to Patricia Christensen, enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation, in part one of her interview concerning traditional foods.

Episode 1 features acclaimed folk singer David Wilcox and Americana musician Denitia. Plus, Glen Phillips of alt-rock group Toad the Wet Sprocket reads "When JFK came to UND," an essay written by Tom Brosseau's father, Jim, about his experience seeing President John F. Kennedy speak at the University of North Dakota in 1963.

In the new book "Charlie Chaplin vs. America," bestselling Hollywood biographer and historian Scott Eyman explores the tumultuous life and times of this once-in-a-lifetime talent. He visits with Prairie Public film critic, Matt Olien.

In this episode of Dakota Datebook we'll listen to Diane Fox, enrolled member of the Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, talk about the Eloise Cobell lawsuit.

Episode 90 features Ontario musician Cat Clyde, Norwegian Americana musician Ole Kirkeng, bluegrass group Lonesome Ace Stringband, and Martin Simpson and Thomm Jutz on their new album, “The Song of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry.” Plus, an interview on North Dakota’s oldest and most beloved boot and saddle repair shop, Bray’s Saddlery in Minot.

It seems hard to put in perspective, but prior to European settlement, prairie dogs may have been the most abundant herbivore on the Great Plains. However, their range has been reduced to about 2% of what it used to be, due to poisoning, shooting, loss of habitat, and other factors.

In this episode of Dakota Datebook, we'll listen to Diane Fox, enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, as she talks about the Fort Laramie Treaty and the Dawes Act.

Episode 89 features musicians Lara Somogyi, Charlie Marks, Jake Groves, Sally Anne Morgan, and Dorian Marsh with Ian Ross Cohen.