This episode originally aired January 31, 2026: Host Laurie Fitz visits with MN DFL Voices from Greater Minnesota and the Metro to talk about issues, pros and cons, surrounding Data Centers. Drawing on research and wide-ranging conversations, our panelists include: Jonathon Rehlander – Minnesota House Candidate for 39A and Co-host for our Data Center discussion, Johnnie…

The post Connections Radio – May 9, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Host Laurie Fitz joins co-host Rick Bernardo as he visited The Phoenix Theater to interview Storydance Theatre founder, dancer, and director, Cia Sautter, along with Jewish Community Action’s Brandon Schorsch, their Combating Hate campaign organizer. We discuss Cia’s recent April Storydance Theatre production: “Finding Elijah—A Story Play on Finding Peace, Justice, and Hope.” In Jewish folklore,…

The post Connections Radio – May 2, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laurie Fitz visits with the incredibly talented songwriter and advocate Joe Begalkie to dive into the beautiful ways music helps us celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. Joined by music producer Mark Worple and nurse Kelly, the group shares the heartfelt story behind Joe’s song “Side by Side” and explains why shifting the focus from simple awareness…

The post Connections Radio – April 18, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Join Laurie Fitz as she explores the power of community art with the St. Paul Art Collective and their beautiful new “Draw Together” coloring book project. You’ll hear from local artists about why creating a space for kids to feel seen and safe is more important than ever. We’re also looking ahead to the 2026…

The post Connections Radio – April 4, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Laurie Fitz highlights March’s Women’s History Month by interviewing three leaders at Minnesota Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Grete La-Vrenz, current President PRSA MN, is with Carmichael Lynch Relate her role is an integrated communications and public relations agency leader. Dr. Betsy Anderson, Immediate Past President, PRSA MN — is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Bethel University.…

The post Connections Radio – March 28, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Host Laurie Fitz continues our series on Jewish Voices, Today’s show highlights UnXeptable a movement group founded by Israeli expats here in the US who are standing up to save democracy and human rights in Israel. We are focusing on how ordinary citizens can come together and make a difference in the fight to preserve democracy – both here and in…

The post Connections Radio Show – March 21, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.