Connections Radio

Connections Radio

Saturdays 9AM - 10AM

Connections gives us the chance to examine a wider perspective that may just inspire us to DO something!

Engaging conversations will explore both the celebrations of living as well as the challenges we face—stories of who Twin Citians are, what we think about, and what we get out and “do” is the heart of our show. Woven into these stories may be possible innovative solutions, we may address our disconnects, find new ways of looking at our questions, or we may just take time to enjoy who we are and the wonderful ways we are connected. Our show is mostly Twin Cities based, although we do occasionally host national and international guests.

Thought leaders, artists, educators, nonprofit advocates, scientists, healthcare professionals, community organizers, politicians, business innovators . . . are just a sampling of the guests you may hear when listening to Connections Radio.

Listen in, join the conversation and “get connected”.

Connections Radio
Connections Radio
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Connections gives us the chance to examine a wider perspective that may just inspire us to DO something! Engaging conversations will explore both the celebrations of living as well as the challenges we face—stories of who Twin Citians are, what we think about, and what we get out and “do” is the heart of our show. Woven into these stories may be possible innovative solutions, we may address our disconnects, find new ways of looking at our questions, or we may just take time to enjoy who we are and the wonderful ways we are connected. Our show is mostly Twin Cities based, although we do occasionally host national and international guests. Thought leaders, artists, educators, nonprofit advocates, scientists, healthcare professionals, community organizers, politicians, business innovators . . . are just a sampling of the guests you may hear when listening to Connections Radio. Listen in, join the conversation and “get connected”.

Connections Radio – August 12, 2023

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with singer, rapper, writer, Dessa, and local musician, Nathaniel Harris, to share their music and discuss “Scenes and Skills Behind the Music that Moves Us.” Dessa’s new full-length album, “Bury the Lede,” comes out Sept. 29th. And she just completed an Aug. 3rd–5th run with the MN Orchestra (to be available for on-demand…

Connections Radio – August 5, 2023

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join Yvette Erasmus, PsyD., for third in a series at the start of recent and coming months: “Everything Changes When You Do.” Hear our vital discussion about her work and tools we all can use toward transformation with authentic power for individuals, relationships, and social systems. – YvetteErasmus.com

Connections Radio Show – July 29, 2023

Laurie is joined by Tabitha Montgomery as they preview the Powderhorn Art Fair, along with special guests.

Connections Radio Show – July 22, 2023

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo again join well-known folk troubadour, Larry Long, about his reissued and remastered album, “Run For Freedom,” with support from Rock the Cause CEO, Scott Herold, for this 2nd broadcast about their album. A beautiful tapestry of working-class anthems from a bygone era, the album’s songs still speak urgently to social and environmental justice today! – https://www.LarryLong.org / https://larrylong.bandcamp.com/album/run-for-freedom / https://orcd.co/erdq5kk

Connections Radio – July 15, 2023

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo again joined essayist, poet, and author Mark Liebenow for our “Diversity of Love Connections” series. We explore more with Mark about learning to live and love—including some healing at Yosemite—holding grief in one hand and joy in the other. –  www.MarkLiebenow.com  /  www.WidowersGrief.blogspot.com

Connections Radio with Guest Yvette Erasmus

Host Laurie Fitz is joined by Yvette Erasmus, PsyD. LP. Learn more at https://yvetteerasmus.com/

Connections Radio Show – June 24, 2023

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join well-known folk troubadour Larry Long about his reissued and remastered album, “Run For Freedom,” with support from Rock the Cause CEO, Scott Herold. A beautiful tapestry of working-class anthems from a bygone era, the album’s songs still speak urgently to social and environmental justice today. – https://www.LarryLong.org / https://larrylong.bandcamp.com/album/run-for-freedom / https://orcd.co/erdq5kk 

Connections Radio June 17 2023

Laurie talks with Denise Parker, Dir. of Internships and Careers at the National College Resources Foundation.

Connections Radio Show – June 3, 2023

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join Yvette Erasmus, PsyD., for first in a series at the start of coming months: “Everything Changes When You Do.” Hear our vital discussion about her work and tools toward transformation for individuals, relationships, and social systems. – YvetteErasmus.com 

Connections Radio Show – May 13, 2023

Laurie Beth Fitz and Rick Bernardo join Rev. Randy Mayer from The Good Shepherd UCC near the Arizona-Mexico border—along with Plymouth Congregational Church of Mpls’s Betsy Cussler and Rev. Seth Patterson (Minister for Justice & the Arts)—for part 2 of: “Love Thy Neighbor: Forging connections in our disconnected Americas.” After our week in February visiting…