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Coffee Break: The values of Mister Rogers

The U.S. Postal Service released a stamp featuring Mister Rogers, in one of his customary cardigan sweaters, with King Friday, a puppet from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
The U.S. Postal Service released a stamp featuring Mister Rogers, in one of his customary cardigan sweaters, with King Friday, a puppet from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.William Lager | MPR News

by Anna Reed

May 31, 2018

The morning show is headed out to see a preview of the new Mister Rogers documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" and we are ready to cry, hug each other, and reflect on the values of Fred Rogers.

Won't you help us put together a list of music that reflect his values?

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reflect the values of Mister Rogers?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Glen Campbell - Try a Little Kindness
The Black Keys - Act Nice and Gentle
Silversun Pickups - Make Believe
The Cure - Play for Today
The Bird and the Bee - Polite Dance Song
Lucius - Neighbors
Husker Du - Love is All Around
PJ Harvey - The Community of Hope