Today's Segments
Reverend Dr. Robert Polk
At 97, Reverend Dr. Robert Polk reflects on a lifetime of service—from growing up on Chicago’s South Side to becoming a civil rights trailblazer and minister in rural North Dakota. As Doane College’s first Black graduate and a leader in the United Church of Christ, Polk shares how faith, justice, and community have guided his remarkable journey. Also joining us is Lucille Loftesnes who is organizing a celebration weekend with Dr. Polk, a "Bob Party," this weekend in Minot, ND.
The Chautauqua Movement in North Dakota
Valley City native Tim Burchill explores the Chautauqua movement's rich cultural and educational impact on rural North Dakota communities. With insight from Wes Anderson of the Barnes County Historical Society, this segment highlights the movement’s enduring legacy through the lens of early 20th-century gatherings in Barnes County.