KFAI Podcasts
Disability and Progress – October 22, 2026 – Organ Donation: What You Need to Know
This week, Sam and Charlene welcome Dr. Vanessa Humphreville, a transplant surgeon and associate professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, to discuss organ donation. How complicated is the process of becoming an organ donor? Who can donate, and who is eligible to receive a transplant? What advances have been made in recent years, and are new challenges making organ donation more difficult? Dr. Humphreville helps us understand the process, clear up common misconceptions, and explore what donors and recipients need to know. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback or guest suggestions...
It Wasn’t Meant to Be Perfect w/ Gaelynn Lea – Write On! Radio
…
Continue reading "It Wasn’t Meant to Be Perfect w/ Gaelynn Lea – Write On! Radio"
Stephanie Hansen & Kurt Johnson w/ The Moon Tavern – Write On! Radio
…
Continue reading "Stephanie Hansen & Kurt Johnson w/ The Moon Tavern – Write On! Radio"
Disability and Progress-October 15, 2026-Your Vote Counts!
Have you voted yet? Do you know your voting rights and the different ways you can cast your ballot? This week, Thursday, October 15, Sam and Charlene welcome Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon to talk about the importance of voting and making your voice heard. With the November election approaching, Secretary Simon discusses the voting process, the options available to Minnesota voters, and how elections are made accessible to people with disabilities. How can you vote early? What accommodations are available if you have a disability? And how can you make sure your vote is counted? Join Sam and Steve...
Poets & Pints w/ Tony Plocido and Katie Vagnino – Write On! Radio
…
Continue reading "Poets & Pints w/ Tony Plocido and Katie Vagnino – Write On! Radio"
Disabiliy and Progress-October, 8 2026-Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America
This week, Sam and Charlene welcome Scott Eggen, president of Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA), and Randall Crosby, a member of the RSVA Board of Directors. Scott and Randall discuss the Randolph-Sheppard Act and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP), which provide business ownership opportunities for people who are legally blind. What is the Randolph-Sheppard Act? Who qualifies for the BEP, and how does the program work? Our guests explain how the program helps individuals become business owners, the types of businesses they can operate, and the opportunities and challenges involved.. To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, o...
As You Like It w/ Katie Bradley & Bill McCallum – Write On! Radio
…
Continue reading "As You Like It w/ Katie Bradley & Bill McCallum – Write On! Radio"
Disability and Progress-October 1, 2026-Edward Genereux
Edward is an IT specialist, is autistic, and brings his own life experience and perspective to his involvement in the community. Public service also runs in the family—his father spent 36 years working in government. Sam and Charlene talk with Edward about his background, what inspired him to run for City Council, his experience as an autistic candidate, and what he hopes to contribute to the community of Independence. To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email [email protected]!
Disability and Progress-September 24,2026-Interact Center For the Arts presents Box Inc.
This week, Sam and Charlene welcomes welcomes members of Interact Center For the Arts about their Fall 2026 original production Box Inc.To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email [email protected]!
Exit, Miss Siagon w/ David Mura – Write On! Radio
…
Continue reading "Exit, Miss Siagon w/ David Mura – Write On! Radio"
Indecent w/ Pirronne Yousefzadeh – Write On! Radio
…
Continue reading "Indecent w/ Pirronne Yousefzadeh – Write On! Radio"
Disability and Progres-September 10, 2026- Made in the Shade 2026!
Back from their Summer sabbatical, Sam and Charlene welcome Carlos Diaz with TSE, Inc. to the studio! Carlos talks about his caeer, what TSE provvides for the community, and promotes the event Made In the Shade! To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email [email protected]!
