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- Jam Line: Remembering a Twin Cities teen phenomenon
It was a jarring cacaphony of sounds and voices. Young teens met up with strangers. Parents were clueless about how their kids spent time behind closed doors. Most people lied about their ages.The Daily Circuit, December 26, 2012 - SPCO lockout enters its third month
As The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra lockout enters its third month, we'll talk with representatives of the musicians and management about the main sticking points in their negotiations.The Daily Circuit, December 25, 2012 - Holiday music for those weary of holiday music
Tired of hearing the same songs over and over during the holidays? Looking for Christmas tunes that won't drive you crazy? Two music lovers will join us to share their favorite "deep cuts" from the holidays.The Daily Circuit, December 20, 2012 - Poet Tracy Smith on 'Life on Mars'
Poet Tracy Smith won the Pulitzer Prize earlier this year for her book "Life on Mars" published in the Twin Cities by Graywolf Press. Smith spoke to The Daily Circuit during a recent trip to Minnesota.The Daily Circuit, December 14, 2012 - Best restaurants to visit this holiday season
Rick Nelson, restaurant critic and food writer for the Star Tribune, is back on The Daily Circuit to talk about places to eat, drink and be merry this month. We'll look at the best places for holiday dining and some of the new restaurants in town you should check out.The Daily Circuit, December 12, 2012 - How to have a transformative travel experience
Keith Bellows, editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveler magazine, and Rudy Maxa will join us to discuss travel experiences that truly changed or enlightened them.The Daily Circuit, December 10, 2012 - MPR News' Euan Kerr takes your orchestra lockout questions
The Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra have both canceled concerts through mid-December and have locked out their musicians. Euan Kerr, MPR News arts reporter, joins us to update us on the latest lockout news and take your questions.The Daily Circuit, December 10, 2012 - How did 'Silent Spring' shape America?
Historians have said that the beginning of the American environmental movement can be traced back to the date, 50 years ago, when Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" was published. The work led to the passage of the Clean Water Act and the founding of the Environmental Protection Agency.The Daily Circuit, December 9, 2012 - Self-publishing your book: 5 benefits, 3 drawbacks
Writers don't have to rely on traditional publishing houses to get their work to the public anymore. As costs drop and digital opportunities grow, many writers avoid traditional steps.The Daily Circuit, December 5, 2012 - Calvin Trillin on 'Dogfight,' presidential election
Writer Calvin Trillin always finds the humor in politics and the 2012 presidential campaign provided it in spades. Trillin finished his new collection of poems the day after Barack Obama's re-election.The Daily Circuit, December 5, 2012 - VocalEssence performs Christmas carols in MPR studios
Whether you love or hate Christmas carols, you can't escape them during the holiday season. Members of VocalEssence will join us to perform the good, the bad and the ugly.The Daily Circuit, December 4, 2012 - The best teen novels and why adults read them too
The "Hunger Games" trilogy and the "Twilight" series are just two reasons why sales of teen and young adult novels are booming. And it's not just teens consuming these books; adults are buying them too. What books in the genre should you read?The Daily Circuit, December 2, 2012 - Folk musician Charlie Parr performs at MPR studios
Minnesota folk musician Charlie Parr recently stopped by the MPR studios for a conversation and performance. He performed tracks from "Barnswallow," a new album he plans to release in February.The Daily Circuit, November 29, 2012 - 6 tips for helping children navigate challenging books, movies and plays
How do you know when to expose children to difficult films, books and plays? Before taking his two teenage children to a Broadway production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," New York Times critic Dwight Garner wondered whether they were ready.The Daily Circuit, November 28, 2012 - How is Twitter changing fiction writing?
The Great American Novel - we all dream about writing it, but who has the time? Maybe it would be a little less daunting if you could work on it 140 characters at a time. The Twitter Fiction Festival gets underway today.The Daily Circuit, November 27, 2012
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