Karen Boothe
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- Southeast Asian elders find themselves feeling isolated and disenfranchised
MPR’s Karen Boothe reports on the struggles Southeast Asian elders and research from University of Minnesota Family Studies Professor Dan Detzner. His study looks at the changes in family type and where successes may lie in a bi-cultural environment.
- Minneapolis employees of same-sex partners benefit suit
MPR’s Karen Boothe gives a brief summary report on a hearing challenging the city of Minneapolis in offering health benefits to same-sex partners of city employees.
- Hmong New Year - Observation in Minnesota a mix of old and new
MPR’s Karen Boothe looks at how the Hmong New Year in Minnesota has practical differences to that of previous celebrations in Laos. Boothe talks with Chong Bee Vang, chairman of event, on how gathering is now an experience of the best of both new and old culture, as the Hmong community adapts to environment in the United States.
- Grandma's Way Out Party - Kevin Kling has KTCA-TV show with Lynda Barry
MPR’s Karen Boothe interviews Kevin Kling about Grandma's Way Out Party, a KTCA-TV show Kling has completed with Lynda Barry. The program has Barry and Kling heading out west to her Grandma's birthday celebration, recording their adventures along the way.
- Carolyn Forché on poetry anthology and fighting against forgetting
MPR’s Karen Boothe interviews poet and editor Carolyn Forché, who shares insights into putting together Against Forgetting: Twentieth-century Poetry of Witness, an anthology of 140 poets writing on war, torture, exile, and repression.
- Catherine Watson provides travel options and advice
On this Saturday Midday, Catherine Watson, travel editor for the Star Tribune, discusses travel and upcoming summer vacations. Topics include travel style, traveling with others, food, and accommodations. Watson also answer listener questions.
- Fairgoers discuss their veggies
MPR’s Karen Boothe records commentary of various vegetable growers attending the Minnesota State Fair.
- Carroll Dunham shares insights into "Mamatoto: A Celebration of Birth"
A Worldview interview with artist and author Carroll Dunham about the book she co-authored, Mamatoto: A Celebration of Birth. The published work is a compilation of international lore, legends, remedies, and advice, revealing different cultures' conceptions of the mysteries of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.
- Edna O'Brien expounds on "Time and Tide"
Irish author Edna O'Brien talks about her book, Time and Tide. Interview centers on the topic of motherhood.
- Bob LaShomb updates MTC buses situation during snowstorm
MPR’s Karen Boothe interviews Bob LaShomb, of Metro Transit Commission, about the status of morning bus service after large snowstorm arrives into the Twin Cities.
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