Episodes

  • Connections Radio Show – November 23, 2024

    Connections Radio Show – November 23, 2024
    Nov 23 2024
    44 mins
  • Connections Radio Show – November 16, 2024

    Connections Radio Show – November 16, 2024
    Nov 16 2024
    44 mins
  • Connections Radio – November 9, 2024

    Connections Radio – November 9, 2024
    Nov 9 2024
    Laurie Fitz is joined by co-hosts Sally and Susan from the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA)—the largest of MN’s regional library systems with more than 100 library locations across the greater Twin Cities area. Hear about their great “smARTpass” program—its origins and regional arts partners with guests from Walking Shadow Theatre Company, American Swedish Institute,…
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    30 hrs
  • Connections Radio Show – November 2, 2024

    Connections Radio Show – November 2, 2024
    Nov 2 2024
    Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with musician Libby McLaren—singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, performer, and music teacher (Rick met her long ago as they each performed at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park Bandshell). We hear some of her most recent album with partner Robin Flower, “One Plus One”—and discuss her deep and wide history and future of musical connections. – www.LibbyMclaren.com • www.FlowerandMclaren.com • www.youtube.com/@celialibbysexcellentharmon5598
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    44 mins
  • Connections Radio – October 20, 2024

    Connections Radio – October 20, 2024
    Oct 20 2024
    Laurie Fitz interviews Jeffrey Morris, a black director based here the Twin Cities. Jeffrey will be part of or the Twin Cities Film Festival discussion on two documentaries in production. Laurie and Jeffrey explore his take on the future and our collective opportunity to choose hope and face challenges with respect, dignity and strong moral…
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    44 mins
  • Connections Radio Show – October 19, 2024

    Connections Radio Show – October 19, 2024
    Oct 19 2024
    Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo sit with Joan Deming and Jes Ahlemeier, who reflect on their time volunteering in Palestine—working with Tent of Nations—contributing toward peace and healing in a war-torn region. Hear more about their experiences of sacred grounds, including foundations of justice and peace. – www.TentofNations.com • https://fotonna.org
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    45 mins
  • Connections Radio Show – October 12, 2024

    Connections Radio Show – October 12, 2024
    Oct 12 2024
    Laurie Fitz is joined by co-hosts Sally and Susan from the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA)—the largest of MN’s regional library systems with more than 100 library locations across the greater Twin Cities area. Hear about this month’s “Teentober,” including Alyssa Stevenski from Ramsey County Library Youth Services. Then hear about MELSA’s table at the Twin…
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    43 mins
  • Connections Radio Show – October 5, 2024

    Connections Radio Show – October 5, 2024
    Oct 5 2024
    Host Laurie Fitz joins climate scientist, author, artist, and mother, Anna Farro Henderson PhD, to hear and discuss her coming book, Core Samples: A Climate Scientist’s Experiments in Politics and Motherhood (2024, University of Minnesota Press). Hear our wide-ranging, fun discussion on the fascinating yet essential intersections of science, politics, parenting, and art. – www.AnnaFarroHenderson.com • www.upress.umn.edu/9781517916046/core-samples
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    43 mins