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The Hot DishSarah Longwell's Republican Triangle of DoomSarah Longwell of the Bulwark and Phil Snape of Impact Social join this episode to discuss voter sentiment in rural areas. Then, Heidi Marttila-Losure and Christopher Vondracek explore the value of rural journalism and the impact of current political trends. Hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp discuss the real-world effects of tariffs, job security, and community resilience in rural America. Listen to hear candid conversations on the hopes, challenges, and culture of rural communities.You will gain new insights into how rural voters are feeling, what fuels political divisions, and strategies for staying informed and engaged. Heidi and...
2025-06-2559 min
Curious MinnesotaHow did Minnesota become the nation's top turkey state?Minnesota has been a national leader in turkey production since the 1950s, and No. 1 for the last two decades. That wouldn't have been possible without collaboration between farmers and researchers at the University of Minnesota. Christopher Vondracek joins host Eric Roper to discuss how Minnesota became such a turkey powerhouse.LINKS:How did Minnesota become the nation's top turkey state? (November 2023 Curious Minnesota article)
2024-01-1816 min
In the MomentNew musical sets rural South Dakotan stories to musicEvery county has a story. Christopher Vondracek tells us a few of them. He discusses the poetry and music in his latest release, “Rattlesnake Summer: The Musical.”
2023-12-0149 min
Friday LIVEAuthor Chris Vondracek, 4 Shillings Short, Sweeney Todd & more!This week on the March 10 "Friday LIVE," Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: author Christopher Vondracek's new book (and he also reads some of his poetry); Four Shillings Short's tour of Nebraska; Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Sweeney Todd;" Danu's concert in Scottsbluff; The Hall Sisters' concert in Kearney; and "LSO Goes to Tatooine." Also, a preview of "Dreamgirls" at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
2023-03-101h 02Friday LIVEAuthor Chris Vondracek, 4 Shillings Short, Sweeney Todd & more!This week on the March 10 "Friday LIVE," Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: author Christopher Vondracek's new book (and he also reads some of his poetry); Four Shillings Short's tour of Nebraska; Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Sweeney Todd;" Danu's concert in Scottsbluff; The Hall Sisters' concert in Kearney; and "LSO Goes to Tatooine." Also, a preview of "Dreamgirls" at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
2023-03-101h 02
In the MomentStories of place and midwest troubadoursAuthor Christopher Vondracek is with us. We'll talk about his memoir "Dancing with Welk." We'll explore the literature of place and the stories we tell about what matters and who matters in South Dakota.
2022-10-0558 minIn the MomentPoeting out with Patrick Hicks and Chris VondracekPoets Patrick Hicks and Christopher Vondracek join us in the studio for a conversation about poetry, South Dakota counties, and the power of the arts in times of celebration and times of agony. Lura Roti introduces you to livestock producers building relationships directly with customers. Plus, we head to Brandon, South Dakota, where a community of artists gathers to master the centuries old art of rug hooking.
2022-05-0657 min
Poetry from Studio 47Poetry from Studio 47 - Episode 96 - Christopher VondracekAmerican poet and writer, Christopher Vondracek, and “Hanging Out in the Deadwood Library during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally”
2021-06-2703 min
Legal Talk TodaySouth Dakota’s Right to Party!In this episode, we talk about South Dakota’s famous 4th of July fireworks show, why it was cancelled, and Governor Kristi Noem’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration to get it back. Christopher Vondracek from Forum News Service joins us.
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2021-06-0422 min
Credit HourCHRIS VONDRACEK | Rattlesnake SummerPoet and journalist Christopher Vondracek discusses new book, Rattlesnake Summer, on Credit Hour.VERMILLION, S.D. – Poet and journalist Christopher Vondracek, B.A. ’07, M.A. 09, discussed his career and new book on South Dakota’s 66 counties, Rattlesnake Summer, on the podcast Credit Hour. “There were all these documents and stories and human tales that I felt couldn’t come out in journalism, but they could come out in poem,” said Vondracek, discussing his travels across South Dakota. “That reignited my love of poetry as a medium.”Vondracek was an Allen H. Neuharth Excellenc...
2021-04-0150 min