River Radio

Jim Maher & Gayle Knutson
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River Radio

News and information featuring interviews with prominent newsmakers from Minnesota, across the U.S. and the St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hosted by Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson, with technical director Matt Quast.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    October 19, 2024 – Assessing the 2024 Election; Decluttering your life.

    Host Jim Maher conducts a conversation with the political roundtable, including Minnesota Star Tribune contributor Lori Sturdevant, River Radio national political editor Brian Gruis and Doug Kelley, former chief of staff to Sen. Dave Durenberger and one-time Republican candidate for Governor. (3:00). Host Gayle Knutson talks with Mindy Godding, a certified professional organizer, about managing your possessions (29:00). Also included is an update of local news (53:30). Matt Quast is technical...

    57 min

  2. OCT 5

    October 5, 2024 – An Election Under the Microscope; A Surprising Source of Support for Olympic Gold Medal U.S. Gymnasts.

    Host Jim Maher speaks with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about the pressure facing election officials as November approaches and how the state is preparing for it (5:00). Host Gayle Knutson talks with former Marine resident Dennis Reynolds, a therapy dog handler, on how his dogs helped U.S. Olympic gymnasts this past summer (25:30). Also included is the latest local news (42:00). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week’s GuestsSteve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of StateDennis Reyn...

    46 min

  3. SEP 21

    September 21, 2024 – Did NAFTA lead to MAGA?, and The St. Croix River’s Turtle Mystery Solved.

    Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson kick off Season 6 of River Radio, speaking with Dan Kaufman, contributing writer, The New York Times and The New Yorker, on how NAFTA helped our neighboring state of Wisconsin transitioned from its progressive heritage to become a key swing state won by Donald Trump in the 2016 election (4:00); and Greg Seitz, writer and founder, St. Croix 360, about developments on the river, including the discovery of dead turtles (25:30). Also included is the latest on the...

    55 min

  4. JUL 12

    July 12, 2024 – Summer Special – Assessing the Supreme Court

    Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson welcome U.S. District Judge John Tunheim for an extended discussion about the just-completed term of the U.S. Supreme Court and its potential ramifications for governance and the country as a whole. They discuss Trump vs. the U.S., expanding Presidential immunity, and cases restricting powers of government agencies, among other topics. Matt Quast is technical director.This Week’s GuestHon. John R. Tunheim, U.S. District Judge, District of Minnesota News ...

    42 min

  5. MAY 4

    May 4, 2024 – Top summer book reads; planning your summer travel.

    Gayle Knutson talks to Pamela Klinger-Horn of Valley Bookseller with her recommendations for great summer reads (5:00); and Jim Maher talks summer travel with Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler (27:00). Also included is an update of local news (48:00), and a salute to all River Radio Season 5 guests (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week’s GuestsPamela Klinger-Horn, Valley BooksellerKyle Potter, Thrifty TravelerGovernment Links:City of Marine on St. CroixCity of ScandiaMay TownshipW...

    56 min

  6. APR 20

    April 20, 2024 – Amy Hagstrom Miller on the abortion issue; The Valley Chamber Chorale

    Jim Maher talks to St. Croix Valley native and prominent national pro-choice advocate Amy Hagstrom Miller about politics and health care aspects of the abortion issue (4:30). Gayle Knutson talks about the world of choir music with Daryl Timmer, artistic director of the Valley Chamber Chorale (26:00). Plus an update of local news (48:00). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week’s GuestsAmy Hagstrom Miller, Whole Woman’s HealthDaryl Timmer, Valley Chamber Chorale Government Links:City of Mar...

    53 min

  7. APR 6

    April 6, 2024 - It Really IS All About The River

    Gayle Knutson conducts her yearly interview with Greg Seitz, writer and founder of St. Croix 360, about all things St. Croix River (4:30); and Jim Maher speaks with Deb Ryun who will soon be retiring after 15 years as Executive Director of the Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namakagon (26:30). Plus, and update of local news (46:00). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week’s GuestsGreg Seitz, St. Croix 360Deb Ryun, Wild Rivers ConservancyGovernment Links:City of Marine on St. C...

    49 min

  8. MAR 23

    March 23, 2024 – A green energy progress report; and growing up in a religious cult

    This week on River Radio, Jim Maher speaks with Robinson Meyer, New York Times contributor and executive editor of HeatMap about the state of our green energy transition (4:00); and Gayle Knutson talks with Darcy Becker, who recently left a religious cult after more than 30 years (26:00). Plus, an update on local news (49:00). Matt Quast is technical director.This Week’s GuestsRobinson Meyer, New York Times Contributor/Founding Exec. Editor, HEATMAPDarcy Becker, Former Cult MemberFact sheet a...

    53 min
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News and information featuring interviews with prominent newsmakers from Minnesota, across the U.S. and the St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hosted by Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson, with technical director Matt Quast.

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  • Creator
    Jim Maher & Gayle Knutson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 River Radio
  • Show Website
    River Radio

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