You’re familiar with the typical description of the American dream: the 2.5 kids, the house, the white picket fence. But these days can anyone actually afford that lifestyle that’s so long been a signifier of middle-class comfort? Marketplace and the APM Research Lab identified four locations that are representative of different parts of the U.S. and bring you this story.
Board the privately chartered MS Renoir river ship with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley for a seven-night journey through Normandy! Explore villages, markets, D-Day Beaches and Monet's Garden. You'll also savor delicious regional specialties. Our colleagues at Public Radio Custom Travel included a robust program of classical music curated and performed on board by pianist Jon Kimura Parker, Minnesota Orchestra's beloved Creative Partner and Host for Summer at Orchestra Hall. Plus, you’ll attend a classical music performance in Paris! This travel package is on sale now, get the full itinerary and book online.
All summer long The Current provides weekly guides for things to do in the Twin Cities region and greater Minnesota. Enjoy your own summer, try a history tour, or head to your own kitchen: - Take to the streets to discover Twin Cities history - Recipe & playlist: A falafel sandwich to make your summer - More from The Current: 89 Days
Carbon Sound & PureWaterRadio are calling on the best Minnesota producers of all genres to submit their beats for consideration. Selected producers will participate in the showdown LIVE at the MPR Booth on State Fair Grounds on Saturday, August 26. Producers can submit their beats for consideration here. Entries will close at 11:59 pm central on Friday, Aug 4. Not a producer, but into beats? Plan to see us at the MPR Booth at State Fair on Saturday, Aug 26 from 4 to 6 PM!
Skin in the Game is a special project of Marketplace Morning Report that looks at what video games, and the vast industry that surrounds them, can tell us about economics, business, money, careers and equity. Introducing "Skin in the Game," a Special Marketplace Series https://youtu.be/QWuz9CjrJFI Catch up on the series so far: - What video games can teach us about economic decision-making - Tomorrow's tech disruptors learn how to raise their game - Sideshow culture gets the video game treatment - This video game teaches players about gentrification
Public media is the only communications service that reaches virtually every American household – including communities that are underserved by other media sources. Act now! Contact your representative and speak up for public media, including your favorite MPR service like MPR News, The Current or YourClassical MPR. Urge Congress to save public media, Protect My Public Media makes sending a message quick & easy:
Amythyst Kiah is a singer-songwriter from Chattanooga, Tenn., who is one of the biggest up-and-coming artists in Americana music today. Kiah visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra. Watch or listen to the session online!
“Carbon is the foundation of all life. Carbon Sound is music for life. More than another music source, Carbon Sound is dedicated to celebrating the depth, breadth, and influence of Black musical expression through genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Funk, Electronica and more, as well as honoring the foundational role of Black music throughout all genres of music. Music touches everyone and Carbon Sound is a sonic expression of how Black artistry and culture touches all music.” You can connect with Carbon Sound in so many ways, here are just some of them: - Listen to Carbon Sound - Request a song - Subscribe to the newsletter - Submit your music - Find & follow on Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
Summer is the perfect time for everyone to listen to Brains On! an award-winning science podcast for kids and curious adults from American Public Media. Subscribe and listen to the full back catalogue of interesting, fun, and educational episodes now, and register for the FREE virtual 10th birthday & book launch party on Saturday, July 29!
Join MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard on an unforgettable journey to the legendary Galápagos Islands and Amazon Rain Forest of Ecuador in this Public Radio Custom Travel experience! Sven is a seasoned Galapagos explorer and guests will benefit from his expertise in nature, conservation and climate at every destination. Tourism is strictly controlled to protect the wildlife on the Galapagos Islands, making this trip truly an adventure of a lifetime.