Jim talks to Craig Fehrman, author of the new book “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis and Clark,” about additional details he’s uncovered about this historic adventure (3:00). Gayle gets a fresh batch of summer book recommendations from Literary Fairy Godmother Pamela Klinger-Horn (28:30). Plus and update of local news (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests Craig Fehrman, author, This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark Pamela Klinger-Horn, Va...

Gayle talks with Cameron Hewitt, travel guidebook writer for Rick Steves’ Europe, about his best tips for travelers heading into the busy season (3:00). Jim discusses environmentally-friendly yard and garden ideas with Angie Hong, coordinator of Minnesota’s East Metro Water Education Program (30:00). Plus an update of local news (50:30). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe Angie Hong, East Metro Water Resource Education Program Email ...

In a time when legal matters are at the forefront, Jim and Gayle welcome two of Minnesota’s most prominent legal figures. This show features conversations with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about the follow-up to ICE’s Minnesota incursion and his office’s ongoing challenges to Trump administration actions (3:15); and U.S. District Judge John Tunheim, one of many federal judges at the center of recent notable court rulings (26:45). Plus, an update of local news (50:00). Matt Quast i...

Gayle speaks with Stacy Smith, DNR Acquisition and Development Program Supervisor, about plans to address the inadvertent draining of Lake Alice in William O’Brien State Park (3:45). Jim discusses efforts to reverse a mining ban now in effect in the Superior National Forest, next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, with Kevin Proescholdt, Conservation Director, Wilderness Watch (24:00). Plus, an update of local news (46:15). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests Stacy...

Gayle explores the lives of Minnesota residents who are afraid to leave their homes, speaking with a Latin American native who is reluctant to leave her Minnesota home (3:30). Jim talks to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about threats to a free and fair election in November (13:30). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests Maria, immigrant in Minnesota Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State St. Thomas study on non-citizen voting Email us: riverradio@marin...

River Radio’s focus turns local this week. Jim talks with Dr. Curtis Windham, Executive Director, Marine Village School (1:45). Gayle learns about what it takes to put on Christ Lutheran Church’s Swedish (Lutefisk) Dinner from Cheryl Reinitz (24:00) and Mark Rossi (34:15). Plus a news update (46:00). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests Dr. Curtis Windham, Executive Director, Marine Village School Cheryl Reinitz, Christ Lutheran Church Mark Rossi, Christ Lutheran Church Email ...

In this special episode, Jim and Gayle explore the rapid escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities across Minnesota. Guests include St. Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim detailing what’s happening in her area of the city (3:00); Washington County Board Commissioners Fran Miron and Bethany Cox talking about ICE activities in our area (20:00); and immigration attorney Marc Prokosch to discuss ICE’s stepped-up activity and what people need to know about immi...

Jim talks to Paris-based journalist Julia Belluz, co-author of “Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes Us and Harms Us" (1:40); Gayle talks to recently retired Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema about his fascinating life reviewing food and restaurants (23:00). Also included is an update of local news (51:45). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests Julia Belluz, Journalist and Co-Author, Food Intelligence Julia’s NYT Op-Ed, “The French Secret...

Jim talks to author Jack El-Hai about his book, “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,” the basis of the current movie NUREMNERG (3:00); Gayle gets a list of holiday book recommendations from local literary fairy godmother Pamela Klinger-Horn (28:00). Also included is an update of local news (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director. This Week’s Guests Jack El-Hai, Author, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist Jack’s original article that led to the book Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller &n...

Jim and Gayle update the local environmental scene, including the latest on the status of Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park after the lake’s unintentional draining in August. Guests include DNR Resource and Asset Management Official Kelli Bruns (2:30); Greg Seitz, founder of the weekly online newsletter and email St. Croix 360 (17:30); and Laurie Schneider, Founder and Program Director, Pollinator Friendly Alliance (34:00). Also included is an update of local news (52:00). Matt Quast i...