Access To Democracy

In this interesting interview, Professor Richard Logan, joins host Steve Francisco to discuss his experiences as a teacher in Kenya during Kenya’s formative post-independence years in the early 1970s.

With degrees from Harvard and the University of Chicago, Richard developed an insatiable appetite for international travel and learning about life in village Africa. Richard describes himself as a cultural anthropologist who was inspired by his students and many other people he met in Africa, including a Masai tribal elder.

Professor Logan presents several examples of African art work and explains his admiration for the strong social bonds of tribal communities. He also explains why he believes that there are lessons from African village life that would benefit American and Western societies.

Top 20 hits DJ on FM radio, TV “weather girl”, and TV news anchor, are some of the roles guest Peachy Galindez talks about with host Bill Raker. During her broadcasting career in her home country, Peachy was a member of the news team that covered President George W. Bush’s visit to the Philippines. She is also a contributor to live storytelling/reading shows in Minneapolis called “Listen to Your Mother.” You’ll enjoy Peachy’s sharing her experiences.

Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Hon. Paul Anderson, joined host Alan Miller on the first day of the US Congress session to discuss the taking of the Oath and its importance in government. Anderson, who has led oath-taking ceremonies many times, described how he made newly elected legislators repeat the oath rather than just raising their hands and stating “I do.”

How large is the Dakota County Budget for 2025? Where does the county’s revenue come from and how does the county spend money?

These are a few of the questions that Dakota County Commissioner and Board Chair Joe Atkins, answers in this informative interview with host Steve Francisco. Joe also discusses Dakota County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and how the county plans five years out for its projected transportation, parks, and building needs.

While many people are more familiar with services provided by cities, such as police and fire services, fewer people may know the important role the county government plays in our daily lives, from prosecuting felonies to transit to protecting natural resources such as parks and wetlands. With decades of experience in state and local government, Joe Atkins shares his insights about Dakota County government in this interview.

This informative interview with Brian Ryks, Executive Director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (the MAC) hosted by Bill Raker, focuses on four key areas that should be of interest to viewers: 1) the most recent prestigious recognitions and awards the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) has earned; 2) the MSP runway renovation project to be undertaken in 2025; 3) the FAA’s navigation system upgrade (RNAV) scheduled for mid-2025; and 4) MSP’s sustainability goals. The accompanying graphics highlight the conversation.