21 episodes

In this intimate interview series, the Current's Andrea Swensson sits down with musicians from the Twin Cities and beyond to talk about their real-life struggles and the music that makes it a little better. It's going to be O.K.

The OK Show with Andrea Swensson MPR

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In this intimate interview series, the Current's Andrea Swensson sits down with musicians from the Twin Cities and beyond to talk about their real-life struggles and the music that makes it a little better. It's going to be O.K.

    The O.K. Show, Episode 21: Davina Sowers

    The O.K. Show, Episode 21: Davina Sowers

    Davina and the Vagabonds frontwoman Davina Sowers deconstructs the stigma around mental illness and shares her addiction and recovery story.

    The O.K. Show, Episode 20: Natalie Grace McKay

    The O.K. Show, Episode 20: Natalie Grace McKay

    Hardcore artist Natalie Grace McKay talks about carving out space for transgender performers and her journey to sobriety.

    The O.K. Show, Episode 19: P.O.S

    The O.K. Show, Episode 19: P.O.S

    Rapper P.O.S talks about the emotional and creative fallout of his recent kidney transplant.

    The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris

    The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris

    The frontman for the Jayhawks opens up about his experiences with depression, addiction, and recovery.

    The O.K. Show, Episode 17: Michelle Leon

    The O.K. Show, Episode 17: Michelle Leon

    Bassist-turned-novelist Michelle Leon reflects on being a Babe in Toyland.

    The O.K. Show, Episode 16: Big Cats

    The O.K. Show, Episode 16: Big Cats

    Producer Big Cats talks to Andrea Swensson about the art of grieving publicly.

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