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Voters today take for granted their right to elect their United States Senators. Americans have been directly electing their Senators for over a hundred years, but it wasn’t always this way. Our Founding Fathers believed that allowing state legislatures to elect Senators would strengthen the bond between the federal and state governments. Article I, Section 3 of the United States Constitution stated, 'The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.'

From evolving farm practices to SNAP food debates, news of the region and a heartfelt film review, today’s show offers insight, advocacy, and a story of unexpected connection.

Nikki Berglund, Guy Nelson, and Tamara Dean share stories of food, art, and nature—celebrating resilience, creativity, and connection to place.

Episode 35 features folk artist Ynana Rose, Montana poet Travis Sehorn, Scottish traditional musician Donald Lindsay, songwriter Richie Lawrence, and progressive guitarist AJ Rosales.

Becoming an American citizen was a chaotic process in the early days of the United States. During what became known as the Old Law period, there was no official federal oversight of the citizenship process. Early laws allowed any municipal, county, state, or federal court to grant citizenship and did not require courts to issue certificates.

Governor Armstrong’s determination to pass property tax reform has stalled in conference committee. Co-hosts Erik Deatherage and Ann Alquist share what’s holding it up.

German-Russian food, heritage, and family traditions thrive in North Dakota, with stories, recipes, and café favorites. Michal Miller and Jeremy Kopp are guests.

Jack Russell Weinstein on the ethics of de-extinction, plus German-Russian foods and stories with Michael Miller and Jeremy Kopp of NDSU’s Heritage Collection.

UND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein, Professor of Philosophy, explores the ethics of de-extinction and whether reviving lost species is wise—or just scientific mimicry.

Matt Olien reviews "Sinners," Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic epic where Michael B. Jordan plays twins in a world of jazz, vampires, and racial terror.