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January 23, 2014

On a special Martin Luther King Day edition of Policy and a Pint, a conversation about race in Minnesota and in America at large — where we've been, and where we're going. We've made progress since the civil rights struggles the 1960s, but where do we want to be in the 21st century?

Policy and a Pint®: Minnesota and Race in the 21st Century

Policy and a Pint®: Minnesota and Race in the 21st Century

Nekima Levy-Pounds, Antonio Cardona and Chris Stewart • Jan 23, 2014

On a special Martin Luther King Day edition of Policy and a Pint, a conversation about race in Minnesota and in America at large — where we've been, and where we're going. We've made progress since the civil rights struggles the 1960s, but where do we want to be in the 21st century?

Dum Dum Girls - Rimbaud Eyes

Dum Dum Girls - Rimbaud Eyes

Jon Schober • Jan 23, 2014

Dum Dum Girls - Rimbaud Eyes, from the new album "Too True."

The Chart Show: #1 Messersmith inducted to the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: #1 Messersmith inducted to the Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Jan 23, 2014

Jeremy Messersmith AND Jake Bugg are inducted into our Chart Hall of Fame this week. Jeremy has added an extra show at First Avenue now, Feb. 21 and 22. Jake played there last week and stopped by to do a great acoustic session that we'll air on Tuesday, Jan 28 at 6 p.m.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Adam Castilla of The Colourist, Gibson Midtown Custom

The Current's Guitar Collection: Adam Castilla of The Colourist, Gibson Midtown Custom

Luke Taylor and Adam Castilla • Jan 22, 2014

Adam Castilla is the front man of The Colourist, a cheekily self-described "math pop" band out of Orange County, Calif. When The Colourist played an in-studio session at The Current, Castilla took a few minutes to tell us about his Gibson hollow-body guitar.

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9:30 Coffee Break: City Names

Jan 22, 2014

What songs that have a city name as a title should we play for today's Coffee Break.

Eating and Drinking with The Heavy Table's James Norton: The Rabbit Hole

Eating and Drinking with The Heavy Table's James Norton: The Rabbit Hole

Jan 22, 2014

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton spoke to Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the newly opened restaurant The Rabbit Hole.

The Colourist perform in The Current's studios

The Colourist perform in The Current's studios

Jill Riley and The Colourist • Jan 22, 2014

On tour supporting Panic at the Disco, The Colourist stopped in to The Current's studio to play a few songs and to chat with Jill Riley about their recent EP and their upcoming full-length -- and about what it's like for people from Orange County, Calif., when it's -12 F in Minnesota.

First Listen: Dave Simonett’s immersive new solo EP, Razor Pony

First Listen: Dave Simonett’s immersive new solo EP, Razor Pony

Andrea Swensson • Jan 22, 2014

There’s just something about Dave Simonett’s voice, isn’t there? Whether he’s leading the charge in his breakneck string band, Trampled by Turtles, rocking the night away in his side project Dead Man Winter, or staking out some space to perform solo, Simonett has the ability to turn simple syllables into soliloquies and breathe so much…

Spider John Koerner to headline Cedar Cultural Center benefit show for victims of New Year’s Day fire

Spider John Koerner to headline Cedar Cultural Center benefit show for victims of New Year’s Day fire

Selena Carlson • Jan 22, 2014

Tragedy struck the West Bank in Minneapolis on New Year’s Day as one of Cedar-Riverside’s historic buildings burst into flames. The fire took the lives of three apartment residents, and also destroyed a grocery store. This Friday, January 24, Augsburg College, the Cedar Cultural Center, and KFAI Radio will host a benefit concert that will…

Flume and Chet Faker - Drop The Game

Flume and Chet Faker - Drop The Game

Jon Schober • Jan 22, 2014

Flume and Chet Faker - Drop The Game, from the "Lockjaw EP."

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