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Arts, Humanities and Pandemic ~ Tom Isern on Song Catchers ~ ND Stewards Initiative

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - The Arts and Humanities have had a trying time adjusting to our new normal during the pandemic. But aside from the difficulties, there have also been examples of incredible ingenuity and imagination. Joining us with an update are Kim Konikow of the North Dakota Council on the Arts, and Brenna Gerhardt of Humanities North Dakota. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay about the very interesting history of song catchers. ~~~ North Dakota Stewards Initiative is an effort to reduce waste. To that end, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging residents to log activities that reduce waste and save energy. Joining us is Angela Seligman, environmental scientist with the department.

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