Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
Minnesota is known for it’s nice-ness, but a recent survey showed that’s not true. The number of people who report experiencing discrimination in Minnesota is the areas of policing, employment and housing. Our guest this week, Craig Helmstetter (our first white guest!) joins us to go over the results of the survey.
A few years ago, guitarist Pavel Jany received a Minnesota State Arts Board grant to create a new CD and play some concerts. But then came the pandemic. The CD is finally here Pavel told Phil Nusbaum, that because of the pandemic, the titles of some of the pieces have added meaning.
NOTE: Jany = YAH – ny
Every First Friday we find out what’s going on in the arts scene across the listening area. Tonight in Grand Rapids First Friday arts magic is sprinkled all over town – Frame Up, Lake Lover Vintage, Central School, Bender Shoes – So much going on. Bemidji welcomes a new gallery, while the Watermark Art Center and the Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd both transform for the holidays. Also in this report, opportunities to exhibit and grant funding for tribal members!
This week is the 99th anniversary of Kurt Vonnegut’s birth, and next week, a new documentary about him, “Unstuck In Time”, will be released. Stay Human sets the clock one hour sideways today, with a visit with the film’s producer/ director Robert Weide, and some thoughts about how to get better at predicting the past.
We cannot selectively numb our feelings. In other words, if you avoid suffering, you also miss out on joy. And when joy comes, many of us forbid it to linger, mentally rehearsing what could go wrong.
In this episode we will explore:
Why joy is considered a terrifying emotion
What helps us be more present to whatever shows up
How joy, health and gratitude are linked
