Listen: YourClassical's Rhapsody in Black
October 19, 2023
Join Vernon Neal, host of YourClassical’s podcast Rhapsody in Black, as he turns up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music.
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Video: Talking Volumes with Abraham Verghese
October 14, 2023
Abraham Verghese kicked off the 2023 season of Talking Volumes with a discussion of his recent novel "Covenant of Water." Dr. Verghese joined host Kerri Miller on stage at the Fitzgerald Theater the evening of Sept. 14 and talked about redemption, inspiration, how his “day job” as a doctor informs his writing (and vice versa) and why his belief in the essential goodness of humanity is core to his novels. You can listen online or watch the video on MPR News. Viet Thanh Nguyen and Margaret Renkl will join Kerri Miller for upcoming Talking Volumes events. Buy tickets to see the authors live by visiting mprevents.org
Authors with banned books talk about protecting access to stories
October 13, 2023
To mark Banned Books Week, three young adult authors whose books have been banned join MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk about the importance of keeping a diverse selection of books available in public schools and libraries nationwide.
National Murrow Award Winner: APM Reports
October 10, 2023
Congratulations to the APM Reports team awarded a national Murrow Award for the Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong podcast! A full list of the 2023 Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Edward R. Murrow award winners can be found online.
Rocktober 2023: Your chance to win tickets to top October shows
October 10, 2023
It’s officially Rocktober season, and there are so many bands playing shows around the Twin Cities. The Current is here to help you fill up your concert calendar. Enter online and check the shows you're interested in for a chance to win tickets!
The Current Playlist: Songs to honor Indigenous Peoples Day
October 9, 2023
The holiday is an opportunity to celebrate the rich and nuanced musical legacies of Indigenous people. There are ceremonial songs that have traveled from one generation to the next, as well as countless artists thriving within popular music forms. From folk to hip-hop and electronica to the blues, Native songwriters use their gifts to tell stories, express joy and sadness, and interpret the topics of the day. With input from Minnesotans with tribal nation heritage, The Current has compiled a living, breathing playlist to explore and honor musical contributions tied to the spirit, diversity, and legacies of Indigenous communities in the U.S. and beyond.
MPR Archive: Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 9, 2023
In recognition of this year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the MPR Archive Portal presents a curated selection of varied stories, documentaries, arts, interviews, and reports on Native American people, culture, and history.
The Current's Album of the Week: The Replacements, "Tim (Let It Bleed edition)"
October 6, 2023
Great songs, but the mix could be better – that was the general consensus when The Replacements released their big major label album, Tim, back in 1985. Those beloved songs have been remixed and remastered for the newly released, Tim (Let It Bleed edition). More from The Current
Congratulations to Our 2023 Midwest Emmy Nominees!
October 5, 2023
We're so excited that Eric Romani, Evan Clark, and Erik Stromstad of The Current have been nominated for the Upper Midwest Emmy Awards! The three are nominated in the Entertainment – Short Form Content category for two of their recordings, Phoenix: Studio session at The Current and Stephen Sanchez: Live for The Current. Congrats to this team! YourClassical MPR's Melissa Ousley and Michael (Ozzie) Osborne were also nominated for their work on Rapsodie Espangole with The Minnesota Orchestra in the Entertainment – Long Form Content category. Winners will be announced on October 14.
Public proposals start pouring in for Minnesota’s new flag and seal
October 5, 2023
The search for Minnesota’s new flag and seal is on with more than 50 submitted Tuesday, just hours after a state redesign commission opened the portal for proposals. Here’s how to add your idea.