Episode Details

What does it take to create groundbreaking and timely documentaries about Minnesota? We ask acclaimed director Daniel Bergin at Twin Cities PBS, who needs more room for all his Emmys. Bergin talks about empathy as an interviewing skill and pioneering the Black narrative space of public media. Plus, we’re looking forward to so many cool events this week, like Dildo Bingo and a 5k race in the skyways. 

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

• Jim Crow of the North 
• Paradox: Echoes of Reform & the Minneapolis Police 
• Hoop Dreams (1994) - IMDb
• Minneapolis approves street renaming to Lena Smith Boulevard (MPR)
• The Moth StorySLAM: Love Wins 
• Dildo Bingo
• Minnesota United FC Kickoff Concert
• Whipple Witness Open Mic
• Lunar New Year with the Minnesota Orchestra
• Wabasha Street Caves. 
• Heart To Gold at First Ave
• Skyway 5K
• Twin Cities BIPOC Music Showcase
• Forest Bathing & Sauna
  

Learn more about the sponsors of this February 23rd episode: 

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

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