Madelyn Mahon

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  • Joy Harjo discusses literature, music and activism

    MPR’s Kerri Miller interviews Native American poet Joy Harjo, who discusses literature, music and activism. Harjo also talks about working on a play titled “We Were There When Jazz Was Invented.”

    Jun. 22, 201627 min
  • Voices of Minnesota: Remembering Robert Treuer

    With the death of Minnesota writer Robert Treuer at the age of 89, MPR News rebroadcasts Dan Olson interviewing Robert Treuer back in 2007, as part of MPR’s Voices of Minnesota series.

    Jan. 22, 201627 min
  • Author Elizabeth Gilbert on creativity

    MPR’s Kerri Miller interviews author Elizabeth Gilbert, who discusses the concept of creativity. Gilbert also answers listener questions.

    Sep. 21, 201542 min
  • Friday Rountable: The first generation Asian American experience

    On this Friday Roundtable program, MPR’s Kerru Miller holds a discussion on perceptions on immigration and being first generation American with Randy Reyes, artistic director at Mu Performing Arts; Kao Kalia Yang, author The Late Homecomer; and Javier Morillo, union president SEIU 26 and contributor to the “Wrong About Everything” podcast.

    Feb. 27, 201553 min
  • Heginbotham Literary Lecture: Leif Enger on importance of reading for pleasure

    MPR News Presents broadcasts St. Paul writer Leif Enger speaking at Heginbotham Literary Lecture series. Enger’s talk at Concordia University focused on the importance of READING for pleasure.

    Feb. 11, 201553 min
  • The Daily Circuit: Louise Erdrich on "The Round House"

    With the announcement of author Louise Erdrich winning National Book Award for book The Round House, The Daily Circuit presents a rebroadcast of a 2012 interview with Erdrich about her book. The novel tells the story of a crime on a North Dakota reservation in 1988.

    Aug. 19, 201440 min
  • Talking Volumes: Elizabeth Gilbert

    On this The Daily Circuit program, a broadcast of Kerri Miller's conversation with novelist Elizabeth Gilbert at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul as part of the 15th season of Talking Volumes series. The two talk about Gilbert's book, The Signature of All Things, a sprawling tale of 19th century botanical exploration.

    Jul. 23, 201442 min
  • Daily Circuit: Richard Moe on 'Roosevelt's Second Act' / Geoff Dyer on "Stalker"

    On this hour of the Daily Circuit program, an interview with Richard Moe about his book, Roosevelt's Second Act; and Geoff Dyer about his book Zona: A Book About a Film About a Journey to a Room.

    Oct. 18, 201360 min
  • Richard Moe details his book 'Roosevelt's Second Act'

    On this Daily Circuit segment, an interview with Richard Moe, Minnesota native and former chief of staff to Vice President Walter Mondale, about his book, Roosevelt's Second Act. Moe also answers listener questions.

    Oct. 18, 201335 min
  • New health care law / Lou Bellamy reflects / What if we could all become cyborgs?

    New health care law means costs will go up for some. Guests: Stephen Parente / Penumbra founder Lou Bellamy reflects on theater's near-closure / BBC Discovery: What if we could all become cyborgs?

    Mar. 15, 201360 min

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