Best KAXE Podcasts (2025)

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Monarchs and tiger swallowtails flutter into view in Northern MN 22:29

10h ago22:29

22:29

During the Phenology Report for the week of May 27, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer greets the season’s first monarchs and describes the movement of molting geese.By Charlie Mitchell

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1918 Cloquet wildfire considered worst natural disaster in MN history 20:29

2d ago20:29

20:29

In October 1918, flames swept across northeastern Minnesota in what became the deadliest natural disaster in state history. More than 450 people died; 52,000 were displaced, and entire communities were reduced to ash.By Heidi Holtan

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Playing in nature pays off: End-of-year inspiration from schools 32:11

3d ago32:11

32:11

During the week of May 27, 2025, we are reminded of the importance of outdoor learning and get a look at three wandering bears. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Where are the bees? Latimer's fruit trees bloom without the buzz 19:13

8d ago19:13

19:13

During the Phenology Report for the week of May 13, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer found his fruit trees were quiet this year, without bees buzzing in the blossoms.By Charlie Mitchell

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Roving raccoons and face-eating water bugs fascinate students 32:06

10d ago32:06

32:06

During the week of May 20, 2025, students report seeing black bear cubs, a water bug eating "the face off of a dragonfly larva", and much more. John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Pam Perry: May is the top month for birdwatchers 18:26

15d ago18:26

18:26

Retired wildlife biologist Pam Perry joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to share what birds and other wildlife she's been seeing during this month of May.

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Painted turtle hatchlings trundle from nest to water after icy winter 17:01

15d ago17:01

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During the Phenology Report for the week of May 13, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer tells the tale of a painted turtle hatchling’s funeral.By Charlie Mitchell

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Are tadpoles 'lazy potatoes' or do they 'flop like a fishy-fish'? 45:14

17d ago45:14

45:14

During the week of May 13, 2025, 17 classrooms from across MN report on their outdoor observations: tadpoles, flowers, and more. Phenology Coordinator Charlie Mitchell responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Early May marvels with Season Watch Newsletter creator Charlie Mitchell 10:16

22d ago10:16

10:16

In May, Charlie Mitchell looks for marsh marigolds, multicolored treetops and migrating birds. No expertise is needed to enjoy nature and phenology — just curiosity!By Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan

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Nature enthusiasts delighted by rare sighting of a Summer Tanager 19:59

22d ago19:59

19:59

During the Phenology Report for the week of May 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer enthuses about a rare observation of a Summer Tanager and details spring's advance.By Charlie Mitchell

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Waterfowl murder: Students investigate suspicious death of local swan 33:28

24d ago33:28

33:28

During the week of May 6, 2025, student phenologists report on a swan mourning its dead mate, trees leafing out, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Report: Breaking bud 12:19

1M ago12:19

12:19

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 29, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers bud break, incoming and outgoing birds, eagles nesting and more.By Charlie Mitchell

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Student phenologists ask us to 'remember how much the Earth holds' 52:42

1M ago52:42

52:42

During the week of April 29, 2025, 16 (!) classes share Earth Day messages and reports of migratory birds and budding trees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Report: Bunnies begone, spring keeps John Latimer on the hop 19:22

1M ago19:22

19:22

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 22, 2025, John details his busy spring phenology routine and rejoices in the arrival of Bald Eagle chicks.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Talkbacks: Have you heard a Timberdoodle 'peent'? 20:57

1M ago20:57

20:57

During the week of April 22, 2025, students reported hearing American Woodcocks, seeing dragonflies, and finding emerging irises. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology report: How does spring 2025 compare to spring 2024? 15:51

1M ago15:51

15:51

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 15, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer compares spring's progression to last year and wonders at an oddball fern.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Talkbacks: Has Old Man Winter given up yet? 36:59

1M ago36:59

36:59

During the week of April 15, 2025, we received 10 reports detailing the swift advance of spring weather across the state. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Eager adoptions, sticky spit, and warming winters: Life as a Canada Jay 23:40

2M ago23:40

23:40

Dr. Ryan Norris, a biologist at the University of Guelph, discusses the Canada Jay. This is part of a series on the decline of native birds, produced by Mark Jacobs.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Report: April schedule includes phoebes, frogs and flowers 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

During the Phenology Report for April 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer details the average April phenology calendar and the table manners of black bears.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Talkbacks: What is MN's Golden Eagle to Bald Eagle ratio? 44:10

2M ago44:10

44:10

The week of April 8, 2025 features 6 reports of emerging leaves, calling frogs, and more. KAXE staff John Latimer, Heidi Holtan, and Charlie Mitchell respond.By Charlie Mitchell

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Coast to Coast: The Season Finale 1:00:07

1y ago1:00:07

1:00:07

We are joined by Éedaa Heather Burge and Shodzi'dzo:wa:’ Damian Webster to talk about their language journey and current work, and also about systemic changes they hope to see in the near future. They also shared their thoughts on how to balance teaching the complexities of Indigenous languages while also being true to the spirit of the language an…

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Be the Change Agent of the Goal You Seek 55:51

1y ago55:51

55:51

We are joined by Dr. Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and former director of Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. She shares her language journey, and then we talk about the elements that may have made the Hawaiian language movement successful. We also talk abou…

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Ḵúx̱de Kagux̱daháa: Landback, Languageback, Objectback 55:27

1y ago55:27

55:27

We are joined by multimedia artist Yéil Ya-Tseen Nicholas Galnin, who is from Sheetkʼá (Sitka, Alaska) and performs music as Ya Tseen. He is a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow, can be found on Sub-Pop Records, and has work featured around the world that is in sculpture, jewelry, video, and installation. His works speak to sovereignty, racial, social, and env…

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Yaaw Káx̱ Adéli: Herring Protectors 55:14

1y ago55:14

55:14

We are joined by Ḵasheechtlaa Louise Brady to talk about the path that led to sobriety and work with protecting the invaluable and threatened herring run to Southeast Alaska. Yaaw (herring) produce a vital food source to the Lingít peoples, and are an indicator species for ecosystem balance within the interconnected worlds of living things in the o…

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Indigenous Opera: Reclamations in Storytelling 1:18:34

1y ago1:18:34

1:18:34

We are joined by writer T’set kwei Vera Starbard and musician Shaaḵindustóow Ed Littlefield to discuss their path to becoming an Emmy-nominated writer, playwright, editor, professional percussionist, educator, and composer. They also talk about their experiences as the librettist, translator, and composer of an upcoming Lingít opera about Sheetkʼá …

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The Ocean That Unites Us 59:32

1y ago59:32

59:32

Dr. Iene Vini Olsen-Reeder joins us for a conversation about Individual language journeys and social reclamation movements with the intention of bringing our languages home by being excellent multilinguals. Iene is a co-host of the upcoming podcast 2 Couple to Kōrero, which will talk about bringing languages home from the perspective of a couple co…

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Preparing for the Eclipse: Healing the Individual and the Collective 59:39

1y ago59:39

59:39

We are joined by Denaʼina scholar and language teacher Łiq'a yes Joel Isaak to talk about language journeys, the ways that being a visual artist can help create visual representations of grammar, Tribal school and programs, and staying strong and focused through dramatic changes. Isaak is an artist and installs large level artwork, and also works i…

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Indigenous Hip Hop & More 51:04

1y ago51:04

51:04

We are joined by Yawdunéi Arias Hoyle, who performs as Air Jazz, to talk about his work as a Hip Hop artist that uses Lingít Yoo X̱ʼatángi (the Lingít language) in his work. We are honored to feature three of his songs: S’áxt’, Nakaaní/Shaax’wsaani, and Ch’áak Waak (ft. Radiophonic), and talk about learning and using Lingít, taking the language int…

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Indigenous Futures: If We Can Do It, You Can Do It! 55:13

1y ago55:13

55:13

We are joined by Rochelle Adams, Language Access Director for the Alaska Public Interest Research Group and Gwichʼin language speaker, learner, and teacher, for a discussion on language journeys, making Indigenous voices count, and brilliant Indigenous futures. Indigenous languages connect with each other across vast time and space to make lasting …

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From Surviving to Thriving: The Genocidal Boarding School Era 55:12

1+ y ago55:12

55:12

Dr. Walkie Charles is a Yupʼik language professor and the Director of the Alaska Native Language Center. He joins us to talk about his approach to language teaching, surviving and overcoming horrendous boarding school experiences, and brushing off the terrible parts of life in order to be yourself in language reclamation movements. The Boarding Sch…

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Creating Safe Learning Zones for the Mother Tongue 54:10

1+ y ago54:10

54:10

We are joined by Yaayuk Bernadette Alvanna-Stimpfle, a high fluency first language speaker of Iñupaq, the director of the Kawerak, Inc. Heritage Program, and a doctoral candidate at Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. She shares her wisdom as an Indigenous language teacher, developer of tea…

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A Conversation with Master Carver Yéil Yádi Nathan Jackson 43:38

1+ y ago43:38

43:38

The Northwest Coast is well known for totem poles, bentwood boxes, Chilkat blankets, wall screens, and many more items that are significant cultural property of Indigenous peoples of the area. We are joined by master Lingít artist Yéil Yádi Nathan Jackson, who has been a practicing artist for over six decades and whose works have been installed wor…

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Indigenous Dreamers and Content Creators 51:38

1+ y ago51:38

51:38

We are joined by the talented and wonderful Princess Daazhraii Johnson, who is an actor, producer, writer, and concerned citizen of the universe. She is the former Creative Producer and still is a writer for the Emmy-nominated PBS series Molly of Denali, which features a Native American female as the lead character. She shares about her journey in …

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Náakw áwé i tóo yéi yatee: Healing from Within 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

57:19

In this episode we visit with Dr. Náakw Latseení Tina Woods, Senior Director of Community & Behavioral Services at Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. Dr. Tina shares her perspective on Indigenous healing centers, living in wellness, and dealing with historical and personal traumas while on a lifelong language journey. This epi…

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West side!! Language learning on the West side of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy 1:11:21

1+ y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

In episode 2, we are joined by Shodzi'dzo:wa:’ Damian Webster and Montgomery Hill who do amazing work in the Seneca and Tuscarora languages. We talk about their languages, communities, and work, and then give perspectives on what it takes to create speakers, and then talk about what it takes to keep going and not quit while doing this type of work.…

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Language Nests Across Cultures 1:03:25

1+ y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In the first episode of season two, we are joined by Dr Kauanoe Kamana and Dr William “Pila” Wilson, who were both instrumental to the Hawaiian Language Reclamation movement. They collaborated with a courageous and amazing group of changemakers to create the ‘Aha Pūnana Leo (language nest) and Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu (language medium school)…

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Tongue Unbroken Trailer Season 2 4:57

1+ y ago4:57

4:57

Season 2 of the Tongue Unbroken is coming out on January 16th. Please join us for conversations on language revitalization and decolonization in North America. We will be covering a wide range of topics this season that are relevant to everyone in North America, because if you live in North America, you live in Native America. Indigenous lands, Ind…

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Everything You Need to Know About The PWHL | September 5, 2023 1:00:02

1+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

On this episode of Knoxy & Kax, Liz and Karell are back!! They chat about, what Knoxy & Kax have been up to behind the scenes for the last few months (00:00), the finer details of negotiating the PWHL CBA (07:00), Brian Burke being named Executive Director of the PWHLPA (14:00), PWHL free agency is open for the first time (16:30), how the PWHL draf…

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Minn Sec. of State Simon: 'Extraordinary legislative session for democracy' 18:37

2y ago18:37

18:37

The 2023 Minnesota Legislature passed three election-related bills signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz. Secretary of State Steve Simon joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to talk about the changes.By Heidi Holtan

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Rally for striking UPM Blandin paper mill workers draws hundreds in Grand Rapids 15:51

2y ago15:51

15:51

The rally featured union leadership from across the state and state legislators including Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, and Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown.By Chelsey Perkins

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Recycling groundwater is goal of Brainerd project funded by bonding bill 22:20

2y ago22:20

22:20

Gov. Tim Walz toured the municipal water plant Wednesday, June 7, while visiting with local elected officials and touting a laundry list of funding increases and appropriations he said will improve the lives of rural Minnesotans.By Chelsey Perkins

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Rural Futures Summit: What future can we build together? 1:00:05

2y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Springboard for the Arts hosted a gathering in June of 2023 in Fergus Falls addressing the intersections of rural, art, economics and land. Rural Regenerator Fellows gathered to communicate about making positive change in rural communities.

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Tammy Bobrowsky of 'What We're Reading' on Ruta Sepetys' new writer’s guide 17:36

2y ago17:36

17:36

Tammy Bobrowsky of KAXE/KBXE's "What We're Reading" talks about reading about writing and Ruta Sepetys’ new writing book, which encourages people to tell their stories.

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KAXE contributor Aaron Brown on throw pillows, garden art and copper-nickel mining permits 28:55

2y ago28:55

28:55

Brown first contributed to KAXE as part of the original iteration of "Between You & Me," a call-in variety show featuring essays and music.

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Lorie Shaull helps bring KAXE stories to life with colorful imagery 26:53

2y ago26:53

26:53

Shaull recently began taking photos for the station as part of our efforts to expand our digital presence and present local news in new ways. On a recent trip to Bemidji, Shaull was able to meet up with Crystal Gail Welcome to showcase Black Birdwatchers Day.

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Writer Kuyatt’s new middle-grade novel shares story of neurodivergent girl 16:52

2y ago16:52

16:52

Tammy Bobrowsky joined the Between You & Me podcast to share a recent conversation with Meg Eden Kuyatt, whose "Good Different" tells the story of seventh-grader Selah.

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Solving a Brainerd history mystery means righting wrongs about Lyman P. White 19:45

2y ago19:45

19:45

Jeremy Jackson’s inquiry began shortly after Brainerd officials renamed the city’s newest park after the man once known as the “Father of Brainerd,” Lyman P. White. Misinformation printed in the 19th century found new life online, making troubling claims about White’s dealing with Indigenous peoples.…

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Juneteenth celebrations planned across Northern Minnesota 16:00

2y ago16:00

16:00

Long celebrated in the Black community, Juneteeth commemorates the day on which the last remaining slaves in the United States learned they were free in 1865. It was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and Minnesota passed a bill in 2023.By Heidi Holtan

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Banned books, good librarians and romance reads: 'What We're Reading' host Tammy Bobrowsky 26:53

2y ago26:53

26:53

A broken-up couple has to fake being back together in Emily Henry's lastest novel "Happy Place," but first, we get to know a little more about "What We're Reading" host Tammy Bobrowsky, a longtime KAXE/KBXE volunteer and producer.

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All Minn. students could soon be granted free overnight outdoor experiences 25:48

2y ago25:48

25:48

Outdoor School For All Minnesota is advocating for the establishment of a statewide grant program to support immersive, multi-day, accredited overnight outdoor education program experiences for students in fourth through eighth grades.By Chelsey Perkins

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