With Covid-19 vaccines now available for kids five and up, Jill Riley turns to immunologist Azza Gadir to speak to questions and concerns that parents might have.

Elvis Costello joins Jill Riley in conversation to discuss his new record "The Boy Named If". The two also talk about what it’s like to write music with Paul McCartney, and tells us about his very first visit to Minneapolis back in 1978.

According to the Labor Department, nearly 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in September — almost 1 million more than the pre-pandemic amount in September 2019. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you use to quit your job with?

This morning let’s put the spotlight on Michael Nesmith, known best as a Monkee but also for his long and influential career in music. He died on Friday at the age of 78.

As you plan your holiday gifts this year, make sure you consider giving some love to crafters, creatives, assemblers and makers based here in Minnesota.

Holiday shopping is well underway, but there's still plenty of time to find the perfect treat for your loved ones (or yourself).

Embarking on his SOCKS: A Rock N’ Roll Christmas Tour, JD McPherson joins United States of Americana host Bill DeVille to share some updates and some fascinating stories and news about his with with Alison Krauss and Robert Palmer.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for peace?

Hippo Campus play ball, Mati goes for a ride, Gully Boys turn the dial left, Maya Lucia rocks a love shack, and the Scarlet Goodbye wax lyrical.

Plus: Top 89 of 2021 is rolling, First Avenue’s new kicks, and Maria Isa is running for the Minnesota State Senate.