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Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - For this month’s Philosophical Currents, Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein looks at antisemitism, which is on the rise. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, “Young Charlotte." ~~~ The Ursulina is set in the frozen north woods of rural Minnesota. Deputy Rebecca Colder hunts the mythical Ursulina creature responsible for brutal murders. We reair a conversation from April with author Brian Freeman.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - From preventing torture, to outing homosexuals, the polygraph machine has a storied history. That history is explored in “The Lie Detector,” the latest episode of American Experience. It premieres tonight, January 3rd. We visit with filmmaker Rob Rapley about this “uniquely American” phenomenon. ~~~ Chuck Lura shares a Natural North Dakota essay on snow and snowflakes. ~~~ News director visits with outgoing Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford.

Friday, December 30, 2022 - It’s time for our 2022 Year in Review Journalists Roundtable. We’re joined by four special guests: Prairie Public News Director Dave Thompson; Minot Daily News Associate Editor Jill Schramm; Bismarck Tribune Capitol Reporter Jack Dura; and North Dakota News Cooperative Enterprise Journalist Michael Standaert.

Monday, November 21, 2022 - Dr. Larry Napoleon is an associate professor in the School of Education at NDSU. His research agenda includes the outcomes for non-traditional/marginalized populations within education. In light of the pending decision from the US Supreme Court regarding affirmative action, he joins us to discuss the role of affirmative action in higher education. ~~~ Driving across North Dakota, the landscape can get a little repetitive. That’s part of what inspired Gary Greff to create the Enchanted Highway – the huge sculptures near Regent. But that’s not the whole story. Special Contributor Sabrina Hornung visits with Greff about the origin story – and the future of the enchanted highway. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled “Walter Hard’s Lament.”

Severe winter weather is no big surprise in North Dakota. The state can typically expect 50 days per year with below zero temperatures. The record low, in 1936, was -60 degrees.

On this date in 1979, The Bismarck Tribune reported that the tiny town of New Hradec was long past its glory days. The grocery store, bar, and gas station had long ago closed. The school only had 22 students, and the church that once had 250 families now had 90. The population was still about 50, down a bit from its high of 57 in 1940. The outlook for this tiny town was dire, but it was strong in its Czech heritage.

Today on Dakota Diners, Tom Brosseau takes a trip to Trapper’s Kettle in Belfield, North Dakota. It’s famous for its hearty, delicious meals, homemade soups, Certified Angus beef, and its all-day breakfasts.

Monday, December 5, 2022 - We introduce our new Main Street colleague, Craig Blumenshine. ~~~ In this week’s Natural North Dakota, biologist Chuck Lura helps us “Enjoy Nature in Winter.” ~~~ After a couple years off, The Blenders are back with their annual series of Christmas concerts. Joining us for an update is Tim Kasper.

North Dakota has not always been a Republican-controlled state, but you have to look far back to find when Democrats were driving the bus – especially in the state House of Representatives.

Sue also has some decorative ideas for your cooking.