Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Pre-party!Anna Reed • Jan 27, 2017It's almost time for The Current's two-day 12th birthday party, so let's kick things off this morning with a little pre-game. What songs do you want to hear from the 10 musicians that will play at First Avenue this weekend?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: "Mary" songsAnna Reed • Jan 26, 2017Mary Tyler Moore, star of the 1970's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", has died at age 80. One of the first career-woman characters to star in a sitcom, she deserves only the best for today's Coffee Break. What songs do you want to hear that mention a "Mary" in the lyrics?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Lyrical clichesAnna Reed • Jan 25, 2017What is a cliche? It's a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that use lyrical cliches?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Songs that pay a complimentAnna Reed • Jan 24, 2017January 24 is National Compliment Day - a day to reflect on what you admire about the people around you and take the time to let them know. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that pay a compliment?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: "Alternative facts"Anna Reed • Jan 23, 2017This weekend in a Meet the Press interview, President Trump's senior adviser Kellyanne Conway said White House press secretary Sean Spicer's claims about the size of the crowd at Trump's inauguration were "alternative facts." So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature lies, lying and untruths do you want to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: 1967Anna Reed • Jan 20, 2017On January 22, 1967, Minnesota Public Radio went on air. Though The Current is only turning 12 this year, MPR is turning 50 years old on Sunday, and we want to celebrate with you. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that debuted in 1967?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Feminist anthemsAnna Reed • Jan 19, 2017This Saturday, women and supporters across the nation will unite to march in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington. In Minnesota, thousands will gather at the St. Paul College and march to the Minnesota State Capitol. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what feminist anthems do you want to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Songs with a political messageAnna Reed • Jan 18, 2017Fiona Apple is featured in a new song called "Tiny Hands" written for the Women's March on Washington happening Saturday, the day after the inauguration. The song has one simple message for our president-elect, but it's a strong one. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have political messages?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Songs in the spirit of MLK Jan 17, 2017Yesterday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, marking the birthday of the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear in the spirit of MLK?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hammond organ Jan 13, 2017Laurens Hammond, inventor of the Hammond organ, was born today in 1895. The sound of the Hammond has been used by many rock artists over time. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs featuring the organ do you want to hear? Bonus points if it's a song with a Hammond organ.