Best Federation of State Humanities Councils Podcasts (2025)

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Vaccine access, drinking water access in Minnesota 4:32

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The administration of Gov. Tim Walz will take steps to maintain access to vaccines, including for COVID-19, as moves by federal regulatory officials raise doubt over availability. And a Ramsey County Court judge has ordered two state agencies to review the effectiveness of rules in place protect Minnesota’s drinking water. Thoe stories and more fro…

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Family and friends remember 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel at funeral 5:38

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Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain 5:59

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Doctors say 12-year-old Sophia Forchas remains in critical condition 10 days after being shot in the head during a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. A St. Paul man faces state and federal charges in connection with a crash during a police pursuit in Minneapolis Thursday that left two women dead and a child inj…

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Investigation continues into Minneapolis crash that left 2 women dead, 1 child injured 5:38

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Funeral scheduled for 8-year-old killed in mass shooting 5:58

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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Families That Read Together 27:09

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Empowering and equipping families to read aloud at home is a powerful way to boost childhood literacy and help families bond. In this episode, we take a closer look at two family reading programs: Humanities Nebraska’s Prime Time Family Reading and Colorado Humanities’ Motherread/Fatherread. We’ll dig into how critical early reading is for academic…

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Veterans and the Power of Conversation 34:05

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How can reflective conversations help veterans open up and share their experiences? In this episode, two conversation programs are creating spaces where veterans can reflect on their service and find connection through dialogue. Humanities Texas’ Veterans' Voices program brings veterans and members of the public together to read and discuss literar…

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Healing through Prison Programs 37:45

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Two stories about how the humanities can provide healing for people during and after incarceration. The Mississippi Humanities Council’s prison book club program provides intellectual stimulation and community for men and women at 16 Mississippi prisons. And in New Jersey, a theatrical program called Ritual4Return gives returning citizens the oppor…

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Vice President visits Minneapolis; Oil spill in Duluth harbor 4:14

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Vice President JD Vance came to Minnesota today to meet with some families affected by last week's shooting at Annunciation Church and School. The U.S. Coast Guard says it responded yesterday to a spill of up to 30 gallons of oil in the Duluth harbor. A city council meeting last night in Harwood, North Dakota, near Fargo, got heated over a proposed…

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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting 12:58

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Illinois Rep. John Cabello explains how Republicans in a super minority can still fight back, rally citizens & hold the majority accountable. Special Guest: John Cabello. Support Across the StatesBy American Legislative Exchange Council

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Vice President JD Vance visiting Minneapolis to pay respects to victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting 4:53

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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Mayors call for gun restrictions; Schools prioritize safety in wake of shootings 4:07

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The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul are calling on Governor Tim Walz to schedule a special session where gun restrictions would be considered. And as school started in many locations in the metro today, Minneapolis police have increased patrols around schools and places of worship. St. Paul's police department offered extra police presence to al…

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Safety is on the minds of many as school returns to session for many in Minnesota 5:20

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Minneapolis police step up presence around schools, houses of worship after mass shooting 4:17

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As more schools begin classes, police in Minneapolis are getting help from other agencies for extra patrols in the wake of this week’s deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. MPD is calling on county sheriffs, state troopers and surrounding municipalities to help patrol close to schools and houses of worship. A federal judge in …

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Two children shot and killed at Annunciation Catholic School have been named 4:58

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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Authorities continue to investigate possible motivations of Annunciation shooter 4:29

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Authorities continue to investigate possible motivations of the suspected shooter after two children were killed and 18 other people wounded in Wednesday's shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in south Minneapolis. Several vigils for the victims and the community were held last night in Minneapolis. This is an MPR News Evening update…

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Thousands gathered at vigils to remember and pray for the victims of the shooting 4:58

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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Police searching for a suspect in south Minneapolis shooting that left 1 dead, 6 injured 5:25

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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West Nile in Minnesota; State Fair daily attendance record 3:24

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West Nile virus cases are increasing across the state. The Minnesota Department of Health reports 20 cases of West Nile virus so far this year. Two of the affected people have died. Monday's daily attendance at the Minnesota State Fair hit a record. The daily attendance creeped just past 145,000 people yesterday -- about 500 more people than the re…

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Trailer: Humanities = 1:18

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Listen to clips from the first three episodes of Humanities =, a podcast about real individuals, organizations, and communities making a real difference through the humanities. This show is a production of the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Find episode transcripts and additional podcast content at statehumanities.org/podcast.…

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Health insurance for individual, small groups will likely see higher premiums 4:49

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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Sen. Hoffman makes first public remarks since June shooting 5:30

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Gov. Tim Walz talks third term 4:06

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Will Gov. Tim Walz run for a third term? That’s still up in the air. That story and more in today’s evening news update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.By Minnesota Public Radio

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Championing Worker Freedom Across The States: Alan Jernigan and Vincent Vernuccio 9:24

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As debates over worker rights ripple across the country, one message continues to echo from state to state: workers deserve the freedom to choose the work arrangements that fit their lives best. But how should lawmakers turn that principle into policy? To help answer that, ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force Manager Alan J…

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Minnesota DFL revokes endorsement of state Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis Mayor 5:16

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Thousands head to Minnesota State Fair opening day 3:41

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Gates opened for the Great Minnesota Get-Together Thursday morning, kicking off the annual 12-day run of the fair. Beautiful late-summer weather is likely helping boost the opening-day attendance. Said Farah, a defendant in the first Feeding Our Future trial who was found not guilty in the underlying fraud case, pleaded guilty on Thursday to trying…

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From Family to Fiscal Reform: North Carolina Rep. Brian Echevarria at the ALEC Annual Meeting 11:48

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One of North Carolina’s newest legislators tackles property tax reform with confidence and conviction. North Carolina Representative Brian Echevarria spoke with ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations Lars Dalseide on ALEC TV about turning a family challenge into a political calling by championing property tax reform. Special Guest:…

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Three men charged in connection with spate of armed gas station robberies Sunday 5:01

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New Minnesota governor candidate; new Target CEO 4:12

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Republican state representative Kristin Robbins announced today that she is running for Minnesota governor. And for the first time in more than a decade, there will soon be a change in leadership atop Minnesota retail giant Target. Those stories and more from this evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…

Federation Of State Humanities Councils Podcasts

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Across the States

American Legislative Exchange Council

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Humanities =

Federation of State Humanities Councils

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Making Meaning

Federation of State Humanities Councils

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Minnesota Today

Minnesota Public Radio

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Vaccine access, drinking water access in Minnesota 4:32

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Family and friends remember 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel at funeral 5:38

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Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain 5:59

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Investigation continues into Minneapolis crash that left 2 women dead, 1 child injured 5:38

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Funeral scheduled for 8-year-old killed in mass shooting 5:58

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Families That Read Together 27:09

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Veterans and the Power of Conversation 34:05

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Healing through Prison Programs 37:45

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Vice President visits Minneapolis; Oil spill in Duluth harbor 4:14

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Fighting from the Super Minority: Illinois Rep. John Cabello at the ALEC Annual Meeting 12:58

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Vice President JD Vance visiting Minneapolis to pay respects to victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting 4:53

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Mayors call for gun restrictions; Schools prioritize safety in wake of shootings 4:07

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Safety is on the minds of many as school returns to session for many in Minnesota 5:20

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Minneapolis police step up presence around schools, houses of worship after mass shooting 4:17

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Two children shot and killed at Annunciation Catholic School have been named 4:58

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Authorities continue to investigate possible motivations of Annunciation shooter 4:29

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Thousands gathered at vigils to remember and pray for the victims of the shooting 4:58

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Police searching for a suspect in south Minneapolis shooting that left 1 dead, 6 injured 5:25

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West Nile in Minnesota; State Fair daily attendance record 3:24

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Trailer: Humanities = 1:18

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Health insurance for individual, small groups will likely see higher premiums 4:49

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Sen. Hoffman makes first public remarks since June shooting 5:30

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Gov. Tim Walz talks third term 4:06

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Championing Worker Freedom Across The States: Alan Jernigan and Vincent Vernuccio 9:24

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Minnesota DFL revokes endorsement of state Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis Mayor 5:16

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Thousands head to Minnesota State Fair opening day 3:41

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From Family to Fiscal Reform: North Carolina Rep. Brian Echevarria at the ALEC Annual Meeting 11:48

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Three men charged in connection with spate of armed gas station robberies Sunday 5:01

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New Minnesota governor candidate; new Target CEO 4:12