8/9/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Kathryn Greiner, executive director of Rebuilding Together Twin Cities will talk about how they are rehabilitating ten homes in North Minneapolis; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert gives us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

8/2/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Kevin Winge Executive Director of Open Arms will talk about his recent trip to Africa; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert gives us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

7/26/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Susan Neis, director of Cornerstone talks about how you can help stop domestic violence by riding a motorcycle; Village Green: Tina North from Twin Cities Green; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

7/19/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Bren Bataclan, an artist who leaves his paintings in busy places all over the world with a note telling people they can have the painting if they promise to SMILE more often at people; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert gives us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

7/12/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Jenny Friedman, executive director of Doing Good Together talks about how they change the world through family volunteering; Village Green: Tina North from Twin Cities Green; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

7/5/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Smart Baitani, executive director of COSAD, (Compassionate Solutions for Africa’s Development) will talk about how if you help a woman in Africa buy a goat you can turn around their economy; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert gives us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

6/28/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Tim Hammett from Minneapolis National Night Out will encourage us to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolf Ridge Environmental Center; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

6/21/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Robert H. Meaders, MD Captain, Medical Corps, retired. As founder of Operation Helmet, he will talk about how they are saving lives and need your help; Village Green: Tina North from Twin Cities Green; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert gives us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

6/14/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Gretchan Pyne, a mother who lost her four year old daughter, Lulu, in an accident will talk about how she turned that tragedy into an inspirational message to all of us; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

6/7/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Karen Kiefer from Spread the Bread will talk about the Bread Hugger Project; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert gives us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

5/31/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Don Mathis, President and CEO of Community Action Partnership talks about how they work to support the poor in our community; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

5/24/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; John Woodwick, Executive Director of Minnesota Valley Action Council talks about their initiatives in helping the poor; Village Green: Tina North from Twin Cities Green; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert gives us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

5/17/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Linda Stuart, Executive Director of Global Citizens Network will talk about how you can volunteer throughout the world; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

5/10/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Harlan Tardy, Executive Director of Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) will talk to us about how AEOA provides opportunities for people experiencing social and economic challenges; Village Green: Peter Smerud of Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

5/3/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Kara Montermoso with Idealist.org will talk about how they provide a place for us to work together across boundaries to save the world; Village Green: Tina North of Re-Gifts; Jill Jacoby with Sweetwater Alliance will give us an update on the Duluth storm water project; Community Calendar

4/26/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Stephanie Kinnunen from Need Magazine will talk about how they tell the stories of those changing the world; Village Green: Terry Webster of State Energy Office; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

4/19/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Father Jim Cassidy will talk about his recent trip to South Africa; Village Green: Tina North with Re-Gifts; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

4/12/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Ann Carlson with the Dignity Center of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church will talk to us about how to help Dignity Center with their work and have a great time; Village Green: Tina North with Re-Gifts; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

4/5/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Karen Kiefer with Spread the Bread will talk about how she believes baking bread can save the world; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

3/29/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Alex Steffen with World Changing will be talking about what we need to do to make real change; Village Green: Tina North with Re-Gifts; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

3/22/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sami Rasouli Iraqi-born U.S. citizen who left his life as a restaurant owner of a popular restaurant on Eat Street to go to Iraq to do what he could to bring peace; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolfridge Environmental Learning Center; Mark Hiemenz our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

3/15/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Barb Schwery, with Befriender Ministry will talk about their work and the upcoming Beyond the Yellow Ribbon training program; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolfridge Environmental learning center; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

3/8/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Maria Genné, Artistic Director and founder of Kairos Dance will talk about the healing power of dance; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Mark Hiemenz our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

3/1/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Lynn Nauth, program director of Koinonia House will talk about how she saw a need and figured out how to meet it; Village Green: Dave Van Hattum with Transit for Livable Communities; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

2/23/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Pete Newburg from Sacred Voice will talk about how they support people saving the world by singing; Village Green: Kathleen Schuler from the Healthy Legacy Project; Mark Hiemenz our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tip of the week; Community Calendar

2/16/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Leslie Frost from Families moving Forward will talk about how they involve local congregations in the fight against homelessness; Village Green: Steve Clark, walking and bicycling program manager for Transit for Livable Communities; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

2/9/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sandy Spieler from In the Heart of the Beast Theater will talk about the Invigorate the Common Well educational program; Village Green: Tina North from Twin Cities Green and Re-Gifts; Mark Heimenz, our opportunity expert will give us his weekly volunteer opportunity tip; Community Calendar

2/2/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Ann Rubin, founder of Afghans for Afghans will talk about how you can change the world by knitting; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

1/26/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Betty Kroll will talk about how she helped fund a school in St. Vincent by making meat pies; Village Green: Kathleen Schuler from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will talk about exciting upcoming volunteer opportunities; Community Calendar

1/19/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Ann Carlson from The Dignity Center will talk about their work with the homeless; Village Green: Dave Van Hattum with Transit for Livable Communities; Mark Hiemenz, our opportunity expert will talk about new volunteer opportunities; Community Calendar

1/12/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Marsha MacColl, Vice President of Afghans4Tomorrow will talk to about how Afghans4Tomorrow work to improve Afghanistan; Village Green: Peter Smerud, Assistant Director of Wolf Ridge; Mark Heimenz, our opportunity expert will give us his volunteer tips; Community Calendar

1/5/08 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sondra Samuels, President of PEACE Foundation will talk about the Peace Foundation's work in the North Side of Minneapolis; Village Green: Tina North of Re-Gifts; Mark Hiemenz will give us his volunteer opportunity for the week; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/29/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Stephanie Kinnunun from Need Magazine will talk to us about how the magazine has grown in its first year; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Mark Heimenz, our Opportunity Expert with his weekly volunteer opportunities; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/22/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; The Christmas Show: The Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future visit the Village; Local actors portray the spirits: Past - Tina North, Present - Michael Paul Levin, Future - EJ Subkoviak; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/15/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Linda Stuart from Global Citizen will talk to us about volunteer opportunities around the world; Village Green: Kathleen Schuler; Mark Heimenz, our Opportunity Expert with his weekly volunteer opportunities; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/8/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Peter Lytle, a management consultant and founder of Live Green, Live Smart talks to us about what we can do in our own homes to Live Green; Village Green: Steve Clark with Transit for Livable Communities; Mark Hiemenz, our Opportunity Expert will give us our weekly DO SOMETHING suggestions; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/1/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Julie Manworren from Simpson Housing will talk about how they provide help to homeless to get them on their feet; Village Green: Peter Smerud of Wolf Ridge; Devin Hermanson of World Relief will talk about their Christmas catalog; Sign off by Carla and Eric

11/24/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sandra Miniutti from Charity Navigator will talk about tips for giving during the holidays; Village Green: Tina North from ReGifts; Mark Hiemenz from Hands On Twin Cities will talk about how to volunteer during the holidays; Sign off by Carla and Eric

11/17/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Michelle Chalmers With the Homecoming Project will talk to about their work in finding permanent homes for teenagers; Village Green: Terry Webster from the State Energy Office; Sandy Spieler, Artistic Director of the In the Heart of the Beast theatre about the holiday show: La Nativad; Sign off by Carla and Eric

11/10/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; VJ Smith, President of MAD DADS will talk about how he goes out into the street to help people turn their life around; Village Green: Kathleen Schuler from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy; Mark Hiemenz, Executive Director of Hands on Twin Cities will talk about volunteer opportunities this holiday season; Sign off by Carla and Eric

11/3/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Christopher Moore, researcher with The Wilder Foundation will talk to us about the foundation’s early childhood research and what it tells us we can do to help our communities’ kids; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolf Ridge; Catherine Born, Vice President of Minnesota International Center will talk about how the center provides a door to the world; Sign off by Carla and Eric

10/27/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Bonnie Michaels of Take Back Your Time will talk about the vanishing family vacation; Village Green: Tina North of Re-Gifts; Vonda Vaden, the Northland Bioneers Conference Director will talk about the Northland Bioneers Conference November 2-4; Sign off by Carla and Eric

10/20/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Katherine Scherer author of Gratitude Works will talk about how mutual generosity can help save the world; Village Green: Terry Webster; Beth Cleary, Director of Cherry Docs will talk about the play currently running at the Minnesota Jewish Theatre through November 4; Sign off by Carla and Eric

10/13/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Patricia Fenrick, Executive Director for World Relief, a faith-based refugee assistance organization will talk about what World Relief does to curb sex trafficking; Village Green: Peter Smerud from Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; Curt Johnson from Explore Minnesota will talk about things to do in Minnesota; Sign off by Carla and Eric

10/6/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Michelle Girard, Senior researcher for the Wilder Foundation will talk about how to cure Youth Homelessness; Village Green: Carla and Eric will talk about their green tips; Patricia Keefe with the Nonviolent Peaceforce will talk about their upcoming fundraising event with author John O’Donohue; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/29/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Charlie Maguire, singer, songwriter, "Centennial Troubadour" for Minnesota State Parks will talk about how knowing history is important for any community; Village Green: Terry Webster with the State Energy Office; Julie Magnuson, Education Outreach director for The Youth Performance Company will talk about the upcoming performance of "Just Before Sleep" presented Sep. 28 - Oct. 14; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/22/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Michael D. Neubarth with Veterans on the Lake will talk about their special service to veterans; Village Green: Tina North from Re-Gifts; Diane Brostrom, Director of the Grand Marais Area will talk about Moose Madness, October 19-21; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/15/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Jennifer Vago with Doctors without Borders will talk about the Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City; Village Green: Terry Webster from the MN State Energy Office; Debbie Waters, Education Director of Hawk Ridge in Duluth will talk about Hawk Weekend, September 21-23; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/8/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Brian J. Molohon, Area Development Director of Feed My Starving Children will talk about how we can easily work to end hunger; Justice Square: Carla and Eric will discuss Iraqi citizens seeking asylum in the United States; Scott Paulick from North House Folk School will talk about the upcoming “Unplugged - the Northern Harvest” event; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/1/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Nancy Manahan & Becky Bohan, authors of "Living Consciously, Dying Gracefully," will talk about the secret of living and dying; Justice Square: Eric and Carla discuss the meaning of Habeas Corpus; Delta Giordant, Minnesota Coordinator of Book Pals will talk about how they give back to the children; Sign off by Carla and Eric

8/25/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Ricky John, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees Soldiers' Angels will be talking about how we can easily support the troops; Justice Square: Carla and Eric talk about what the U.S. Attorney controversy is all about; Cathy Meyers, Ride for Survival Co-chair and Colleen Schmitt from Day One Services will talk about the upcoming Ride for Survival; Sign off by Carla and Eric

8/18/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sondra Samuels, president of Peace Foundation will talk about how the safety of children on the northside of Minneapolis is all of our responsibility; Justice Square: Tom Kaiser, partner from Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi will talk about electing judges in Minnesota; Tamatha Nerby will talk about the upcoming comedy fundraiser for Soldier’s Angels; Sign off by Carla and Eric

8/11/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sharon Lennartson, administrative assistant to the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community will talk about the upcoming Pow-Wow and what we can learn about building community from Native American teachings; Justice Square: Chuck Samulsen, executive director of the Minnesota Chapter of the ACLU will talk about the changes in the U.S. Supreme Court; Terry Webster, information officer of the Minnesota Department of Commerce state energy office will talk about what you can learn at the State Fair to save the planet; Sign off by Carla and Eric

8/4/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Ann Rubin, Founder of Afghans for Afghans will talk about how she is saving the world through knitting; Justice Square: Chuck Samulsen, executive director of the Minnesota Chapter of the ACLU will talk about the changes in the U.S. Supreme Court; Nathan White, organizer of Afrifest will talk about this great community building opportunity on August 18 - 19; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/28/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Scott Pollack from the North House Folk School will talk about the benefit of keeping the traditions of the old time crafts and opportunities to add to your northern Minnesota vacation plans; Justice Square: Chuck Samulsen, executive director of the Minnesota Chapter of the ACLU will talk about the changes in the U.S. Supreme Court; Tim Hammett, a crime prevention specialist with the National Night Out Planning Committee will talk about this year’s National Night Out on August 7th; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/21/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Jeanne Stuart, Carla’s daughter and a member of the Minneapolis Friends Meeting will talk about her recent trip to Cuba; Justice Square: Chuck Samulsen, executive director of the Minnesota Chapter of the ACLU will talk about the changes in the U.S. Supreme Court; Joanne Blatchley will talk about this year’s Hiroshima/Nagasaki Commemoration Events from August 5-9, 2007; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/14/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Nichole Smaglick, founder of Another Land will talk about how she uses her business to improve community in Africa; Justice Square: Robin Wolpert, attorney with Greene Espel will talk about proposed changes to the way that we choose our judges; Jill Jacoby, executive director of Sweetwater Alliance will talk about the progress with the baywater water garden project in Duluth; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/7/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Barbara Lewis, a national award—winning author and educator will talk about how to teach our children in order to better build our community; Robin Wolpert, attorney with Greene Espel will talk about proposed changes to the way that we choose our judges; Tom Atlee will talk about the upcoming First Annual Story Field Conference "Invoking a New World through Story" a pioneering interdisciplinary gathering of storytellers, artists and experts from August 26-31, 2007 at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Colorado; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/30/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Queen Brown, radio host of "What's Going On?" will talk about how she turned around tragedy to help the community; Justice Square: Robin Wolpert, attorney with Greene Espel will talk about the new proposal to protect our state judiciary; Doug Dirks, Public Relations Director of Ten Thousand Villages will talk about how shopping can save the world; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/23/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Vincent Wyckoff, author of Beware of Cat And Other Encounters of a Letter Carrier will talk about building the community from the perspective of a letter carrier; Justice Square: Tony Signorelli, author of A Call to Liberty-Bridging the divide between liberals and conservatives; Sherise Morgan will talk about the Sieur Du Luth Summer Arts Festival; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/16/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Rita Golden Gelman, Female Nomad will talk about the lessons she learned by traveling the world as a nomad; Justice Square: Tony Signorelli, author of A Call to Liberty-Bridging the divide between liberals and conservatives; John Bauman, Manager of Safe Central and Coordinator of the Minneapolis Night Out will talk about how you can plan a National Night Out event for your block; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/9/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Brent Budowsky from The Hill in Washington DC will talk about his idea to reach across party lines to support the troops; Justice Square: Tony Signorelli, author of A Call to Liberty-Bridging the divide between liberals and conservatives; Patty Johnson, Special Events Manager, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Minnesota will talk about upcoming events; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/2/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Stephanie Kinnunen, CEO and Co-Founder of NEED Magazine will talk about how publishing stories of people saving the world is helping save the world; Justice Square: John C. Keller, Executive Director of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota will talk about the new Immigration bill; Eddie Esaw, Executive Director of Save All of Our Children will talk about the upcoming community event, Unity in the Urban Community, June 8th (7:30 to 11:00) at Radisson Plaza Hotel, 35 South 7th Street; Sign off by Carla and Eric

5/26/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Master Sergeant Ronald Smith talks about the Minnesota Army National Guard's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program to reintegrate our troops when they come back from Iraq; Justice Square: John C. Keller, Executive Director of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota will talk about the new Immigration bill; Roderic Southall, coordinator of this year's Juneteenth Festival (Saturday, June 16th) talks about the festival and its importance; Sign off by Carla and Eric

5/19/07 [listen to show] [download show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sami Rasouli, an Iraqi born U.S. Citizen who left his very successful restaurant to go back to Iraq to help bring Peace will talk to us about what is happening in Iraq; Justice Square: Vic Rosenthal, Executive Director of Jewish Community Action will talk about their legislative agenda; Vic Rosenthal will join us again to talk about their upcoming membership celebration on June 3rd; Sign off by Carla and Eric

5/12/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Kevin Winge, Author of "Never Give Up", and executive director of Open Arms will talk about the magic that happens when we give service to the needy; Justice Square: Wy Spano, Director of the Center for Advocacy and Political Leadership at the University of Minnesota-Duluth; Julie Madden, Coordinator of Peace and Justice Ministries at St. Joan of Arc Church will talk about their plan to make the Iraq war personal; Sign off by Carla and Eric

5/5/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Mary Ahler will talk about how you can help provide Relief Kits for Families in Iraq; Justice Square: Howard Fox of Earthjustice talks about the recent Supreme Court Global Warming decision; Virginia Brophy Achman, Executive Director of Twin Cities Kids Marathon talks about the event; Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/28/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Terry Webster of the Minnesota Department of Commerce state energy office talks about energy savings tips; Howard Fox of Earthjustice talks about the recent Supreme Court Global Warming decision; Christopher J. Romano, Executive Director of the Riverview Economic Development Association will talk about the Cinco de Mayo celebration May 4-5 on the West Side of St. Paul; Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/21/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Paul Loeb, author of "Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in a Cynical Time" and "The Impossible Will Take a Little While: A Citizen’s Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear" will talk about how to make change in the world without getting disillusioned; Justice Square: Howard Fox of Earthjustice will talk about the recent Supreme Court Global Warming decision; Nell Hillsley, a nationally known artist will talk about what possessed her to give all of her paintings away to raise money for the Nonviolent Peace Force. Her paintings will be available April 21-22 at Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis 55403; Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/14/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; David Bornstein, author of HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD will talk about stories of people from around the world making a difference; Justice Square: B. Todd Jones, former U.S. Attorney will talk about the current U.S. Attorney controversy; Bruce Peterson, chair of Minnesota Network of Spiritual Progressives will talk about Generosity Sunday (April 15th 1-6 at Plymouth Congregational Church); Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/7/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Kathy Forann Executive Director of In the Heart of the Beast Theatre will talk about the upcoming May Day Parade; Justice Square: B. Todd Jones, former U.S. Attorney will talk about the current U.S. Attorney controversy; Meena Natarajan, Executive and Literary Director of Pangea World Theatre will be talking about her production "From the Ashes"; Sign off by Carla and Eric

3/31/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Linda Stuart, Executive Director of Global Citizens Network will talk about opportunities to travel the world and build community; Justice Square: B. Todd Jones, former U.S. Attorney will talk about the current U.S. Attorney controversy; Linda Stuart will return to talk about the Global Citizens Network's 15th annual celebration; Sign off by Carla and Eric

3/24/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Mark Heimen, Executive Director of Hands on Twin Cities about easy ways to volunteer to better the community; Justice Square: Representative Aaron Peterson, Assistant Majority Leader will talk about the new renewable energy bill; Robert Robinson, gospel singer extraordinaire will talk about his upcoming benefit concerts; Sign off by Carla and Eric

3/17/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Vincent Wyckoff, author of Beware of Cat will talk about Community through the eyes of a mail-carrier; Justice Square: Representative Aaron Peterson, Assistant Majority Leader will talk about the new renewable energy bill; Greta Grosh, star and creator of Still Becoming will talk about how her show benefits the Minnetonka High School Theatre Program; Sign off by Carla and Eric

3/10/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Mark Steffer, Vice President of Education Minnesota will talk about Schools First, a program to engage parents in the issue of funding for public education; Justice Square: Representative Aaron Peterson, Assistant Majority Leader will talk about the new renewable energy bill; Paul Knunth, Horticulturalist with the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory will talk about what's blooming; Sign off by Carla and Eric

3/3/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sarah Taylor, Nanista Director of Street Works Collaborative, will talk about Funding the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act legislation; Justice Square: Tom Johnson, President of the Council of Crime and Justice will talk about ways to improve the criminal justice system; Mark Martell, our bird guy, will talk about bird watching in March; Sign off by Carla and Eric

2/24/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sarah Landry, Executive Director of Mercy Housing and Human Development will talk about how they are providing help to those in the gulf area who were made homeless by Katrina; Justice Square: Tom Johnson, President of the Council of Crime and Justice will talk about ways to improve the criminal justice system; Tom Hale, Director of The Sacred Voice will talk about their upcoming concert series; Sign off by Carla and Eric

2/17/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; JoAnne Meyer, General Manager of The Franklin Street Bakery will talk about how business can give back to the community; Justice Square: Tom Johnson, President of the Council of Crime and Justice will talk about ways to improve the criminal justice system; Sandy Spieler, Director of In the Heart of the Beast will talk about the new show Invigorate the Common Well which plays March 2-25th; Sign off by Carla and Eric

2/10/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Robert Karimi star of COOKING CON KARIMI playing at the Pangea Theatre (March 1 – 11) talks about how to save the world by cooking; Justice Square: Hennepin District Court Judge Kevin Burke; Julie Lund from the Humphrey Institute talks about opportunities at the Humphrey Institute to learn how to better save the world; Sign off by Carla and Eric

2/3/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Joe Coleman who is starring in and wrote the music for "If This Hat Could Talk" will talk about this musical about the women of the Civil Rights Movement; Justice Square: Judge Kevin Burke will talk about the Hennepin County District Court; David Pitman will talk about the Art Shanty Projects on Medicine Lake; Sign off by Carla and Eric

1/27/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Erica Shatz from the Nonviolent Peace Force will talk about the upcoming Carnival For Peace; Justice Square: Judge Kevin Burke, Hennepin County District Court; Irene Hartfield, volunteer for the Ely Winter Festival; Sign off by Carla and Eric

1/20/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sarah Gleason from Isaiah will talk about Isaiah's legislative agenda; Justice Square: Sarah Gleason will stay with us to talk about how to contact your legislator; Daniel Gumnit, Executive Director of Intermedia Arts will talk about the importance of arts in school; Sign off by Carla and Eric

1/13/07 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Jim Farrell a professor at St. Olaf College in Minnesota will talk about how there is still time for us to change our lifestyles to turn back global warming; Abby Ginzberg, filmmaker of Soul of Justice talks about Judge Thelton Henderson; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/30/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Stephanie Kinnunen, CEO Co-Founder of NEED Magazine will talk about how she and her husband are changing the world by telling of those who really are changing the world; Justice Square: Chuck Samulson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Chapter of the Americain Civil Liberties Union; The Top Ten Guests of It Takes a Village; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/23/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE: Carla talks to the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmases Yet To Come; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/16/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla Kjellberg and Eric; Sandra Miniutti from Charity Navigator talks about how to research charities before you give; Justice Square: Chuck Samulsen, Executive Director of The Minnesota Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union; Barbara Brooks, Producing Artistic Director of the Minnesota Jewish Theatre talks about "The Odd Potato" a play about Hanukah; Sign off by Carla Kjellberg and Eric

12/9/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Janne K. Flisrand, Program Coordinator, Minnesota Green Communities, talks about their goal of getting all new affordable housing to be built green; Justice Square: Chuck Samulsen, Executive Director of The Minnesota Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union; Jaime Meyer, creator of “Blessing: A Winter Solstice Experience”, Sunday, December 10th at 7 pm at Carondelet Center, Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, 1890 Randolph Av, St. Paul, MN 55105; Sign off by Carla and Eric

12/2/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Ricky McKinnie from the Blind Boys of Alabama will talk about the holidays, hope and their upcoming concert; Justice Square: Joe Margulies, author of Guantanamo and the Abuse of Presidential Power; Amie Stockey of the Jean Shepherd Preservation Society talks about the upcoming event “A Christmas Story Comes to Ely”; Sign off by Carla and Eric

11/25/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Mark Hiemenz, executive director of Hands on Twin Cities to talk about volunteer opportunities; Justice Square: Joe Margulies, author of Guantanamo and the Abuse of Presidential Power; Kay Goldstein will talk about the upcoming Chanudazzle at the Sabes JCC in St. Louis, Park Dec 3rd from 11 am to 3 pm; Sign off by Carla and Eric

11/18/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Father Domenic Jose Roscioli (Father Dom) will talk about how his saved Kenosha Wisconsin through his work with Paul Newman and the creation of Father Dom's Duck's Doo Compost; Justice Square: Joe Margulies author of Guantanamo and the Abuse of Presidential Power; C.J. Johnson from Explore Minnesota Tourism will talk about the winter festivals throughout Minnesota; Sign off by Carla and Eric

11/11/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Ami Voeltz, Executive Director of The Twin Cities Green Guide will talk about the upcoming Green Gifts Fair on November 18th; Justice Square: Steve Cohn, President of the National Whistle Blowers Center; Doris Kolodji, Our North Country Correspondent will talk about what is happening up North and cool things to do in Ely for the Winter; Sign off by Carla and Eric

11/04/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sue Haigh, President of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity; Justice Square: Steve Cohn President National Whistle Blowers Center; Robert Robinson, will talk about his upcoming concert at St. Joan of Arc on the 10th of  November; Sign off by Carla and Eric

10/28/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Bernice Gilliard, Director and founder of FROM ME TO YOU CLOTHING MINISTRY will talk about how she contributes to the community; Justice Square: Steve Cohn, President of National Whistle Blowers Center; Dan Chouinard will talk about the contribution of music to the community; Sign off by Carla and Eric

10/21/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Diane Wilson author of Spirit Car will talk about the importance of history in building community; Justice Square: Jeanne Massey will talk about the Better Ballot Campaign; Daniel Gumnit Executive Director of Intermedia Arts will talk about what is new at Intermedia Arts; Sign off by Carla and Eric

10/14/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Linda Stuart, Executive Director of the Global Citizens Network will talk about opportunities to learn about other countries and cultures; Justice Square: Jim Erkel, a lawyer with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and a spokesperson for Minnesotans for Better Roads and Transit will tell us what the "Vote Yes" amendment is about; Mark Rosenwinkel, the writer of WELLSTONE playing at the History Theatre will talk about Wellstone and the play; Sign off by Carla and Eric

10/07/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; William Arntz, director of the movie "What the Bleep" discusses the theme of the movie (that we can change the reality of the universe by how we think about it) and what that means about how we can change the world; Justice Square: Christian Sande, a voting rights lawyer talks about how to register to vote; Dipankar Mukherjee, Artistic Director of the Pangea World Theater discusses the upcoming production of "The Island" and how combining a theatrical production with a panel discussion creates a fabulous way to educate the community on pressing issues. (The Island is a tribute to the those who were imprisoned at Robben Island along with Nelson Mandela during the fight for a free and democratic country); Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/30/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Thomas Hale, Director of The Sacred Voice will talk about how the organization feeds the soul and raises money for the community; Justice Square: Christian Sande, local election lawyer will talk about voter's rights; Greg Wright, Executive Director of North House Folk School talks about the Fall Migration Birding Festival on October 27-29 in Grand Marais; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/23/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Reverend Elizabeth Macaulay will talk about the upcoming conference and about the church including people regardless of their sexual orientation: Voices United October 12-14 at Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church; Justice Square: Christian Sande, local election lawyer will talk about voter's rights; Tina North, co-owner of Re Gifts will talk about how her gift store only sells gifts made of recycled materials. VILLAGE LISTENERS ARE GRANTED A 10% DISCOUNT IF THEY MENTION THAT THEY HEARD ABOUT RE GIFTS ON "IT TAKES A VILLAGE"; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/16/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Kevin Winge of Open Arms will talk about his personal commitment to combating AIDS in South Africa; Justice Square: Reverend Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State; Jennifer Severson will talk about the Fall Colors Fine Art and Jazz Festival in Stillwater; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/9/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Henry Bromelkamp, Board Chair of Eshowe Community Action Group USA will talk about his work building schools in South Africa; Justice Square: Reverend Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State; Vic Volare of the Volare Lounge Orchestra will talk about the upcoming benefit Viva Volare on September 15, 2006; Sign off by Carla and Eric

9/2/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sondra Hollinger Samuels, President of the Peace Foundation will talk about how to build Community; Justice Square: Reverend Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State; John Hock, Artistic Director of the Franconia Sculpture Park will talk about the upcoming "Gala Art & Artist Celebration" on September 11; Sign off by Carla and Eric

8/26/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Joe Smith, Property Manager of Camp Widjiwagan in Ely, Minnesota will talk about Joe Seliga and the Community of Ely; Justice Square: Dave Barren, managing attorney of the DC office of Earthjustice will talk about the legal threat to our ability to protect the environment; Bob Grobe will talk about The Green Belt Movement; Sign off by Carla and Eric

8/19/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Tim Madigan, author of "I'm Proud of You - My Friendship with Fred Rogers" will talk about his life-altering friendship with Fred Rogers; Justice Square: Reverend Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State; Michael J. Jankovec, President of Fancy Pants Production about the Boundary Waters Blues Festival at the Longbranch in Ely, Minnesota; Sign off by Carla and Eric

8/12/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Retired Major Mark Meaders USAF, from OPERATION HELMET will talk about how his family started a small organization which has provided over 20,000 helmets to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan; Justice Square: Dave Barren, managing attorney of the DC office of Earthjustice, will talk about the legal threat to our ability to protect the environment; Mary Condon, Member of the "Minnesota Chapter of Women on Wheels" will talk about the Ride for Survival on August 19th, a fundraiser for Day One Services (Statewide response service for battered women); Sign off by Carla and Eric

8/5/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Dan Haig will talk about his experience with Tibet; Justice Square: Part 3 of 3 Series: Michael Greco, President of the American Bar Association; Mark Martell, our Bird Guy from the Minnesota Chapter of the Audubon Society will talk about his bird watching tips; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/29/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Joshua Winters, Public Policy Associate for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits will talk about voter engagement; Justice Square: Part 2 of 3 Series: Mike Greco, President of the American Bar Association; JoAnn Blatchley will talk about the events for this year's Hiroshima/Nagasaki Commemoration on August 5-6; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/22/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Rabbi Marcia A. Zimmerman, Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel in Minneapolis will talk about her view that there is a scriptural responsibility to prevent global warning; Justice Square: Part 1 of 3 Series: Michael Greco, President of the American Bar Association; Sondra Hollinger Samuels, President of PEACE Foundation will talk about the upcoming art crawl in the North side; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/15/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Curt Johnson from Explore Minnesota will talk about Summer Community Festivals around the State; Justice Square: Allen Miller; Marv Davidoff, world's oldest protester-almost, will talk about his one-man show at the Bryant Lake Bowl on July 27th at 7:00 p.m.; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/8/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Timothy rose, Media Relations Director of Fresh Energy, will talk about what we can do to move Minnesota to an Energy Efficient Economy; Justice Square: Allen Miller; Peter Wooler, Director of the Fallout Urban Art Center, will talk about building community and the annual Art Festival on July 22 noon to 10 p.m.; Sign off by Carla and Eric

7/1/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Mel Duncan, the Executive Director of the Nonviolent Peaceforce, will talk about the work of the Nonviolent Peaceforce and how nonviolence is the answer for stopping violence in the world; Justice Square: Susan Neis from Cornerstone Patrick Coyle Director of Love, Laundry & Theoretical Physics; Six 10-minute plays playing at the Bryant Lake Bowl Cabaret Theater 7:00 PM every Saturday and Monday in July. WARNING: ADULT THEMES AND NUDITY; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/24/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Joe Margulies, author of Guantanamo and the Abuse of Presidential Power will talk about his experience as the lead counsel in the litigation challenging the abuses at Guantanamo Bay; Justice Square: Replay of Part 4 of our 4-part series with Glen Greenwald, author of "How Would a Patriot Act"; Jim Kelly, president of Twin Cities Pride will talk about the Gay Pride Parade; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/17/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Jenny Moore and Bernadette Knaeble will talk about One River Mississippi, the solstice river dance on June 24th at 7pm. It will be broadcast on 88.5 FM KBEM. It is free for all ages and will take place rain or shine at the Stone Arch Bridge; Justice Square: Part 4 of our 4-part series with Glen Greenwald, author of "How Would a Patriot Act"; Aaron Gabriel, Director of Cultural Arts of the Jewish Community Center, will talk about the cultural programs at the JCC; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/10/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Dr. Paul Halverson, Executive Director of the Third Way Network will talk about creative ways to provide affordable housing; Justice Square: Part 3 of our 4-part series with Glen Greenwald, author of "How Would a Patriot Act"; O'Calla Joslyn, Director of Revolution Youth Theatre will talk about how she teaches kids about important community issues through theatre; Sign off by Carla and Eric

6/3/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; David Sirota, author of "Hostile Takeover" will talk about how Corporate America is taking your money and what we can do about it; Justice Square: Part 2 of our 4-part series with Glenn Greenwald, author of "How Would a Patriot Act"; Julie Bownell will talk about the 29th Annual Polkafest held on June 23-25; Sign off by Carla and Eric

5/27/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Thomas Hale, director of Sacred Voice will talk about the importance of music in changing our world and the upcoming workshop Hidden Gems where people can learn how to sing spirituals; Justice Square: Part 1 of a 4-part series with Glenn Greenwald, author of "How Would a Patriot Act?"; Daniel Gumnit, executive director of Intermedia Arts will talk about what's going on at Intermedia Arts this summer; Sign off by Carla and Eric

5/20/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Helen Q. Kivnick, Executive Director of City Songs, will talk about how City Songs helps give at risk inner-city kids a brighter future; Justice Square: Our curmudgeon and recovering lawyer Allan Miller will talk about censorship; Pat Benincasa, an artist specializing in Sacred Art, will talk about her project to support the troops; Sign off by Carla and Eric

5/13/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; David Moon, cold fusion theorist talking about the possibility of fueling automobiles with hydrogen; Justice Square: Joe Margulies, lead counsel in Rasul v. Bush, involving the Guantanamo detainees; Jill Jacoby, founder and Executive Director of Sweetwater Alliance talking about the Bayfront Stormwater Garden that cleans polluted water in Duluth; Sign off by Carla and Eric

5/06/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Anne Lamott, best selling author of Traveling Mercies and Plan B: further thoughts on faith; Justice Square: Joe Margulies, lead counsel in Rasul v. Bush, involving the Guantanamo detainees; Ned Brooks, a founder of the Living Green Expo; Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/29/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Jerome Armstrong, co-author of Crashing the Gate will talk about how to influence the Democratic Party at a grass-roots level; Justice Square: State Senator Ellen Anderson; Mary Condon from Women on Wheels will talk about the Ride for Survival -- a fundraiser for Day One Services; Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/22/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Will Steeger will make his Global Warming presentation; Justice Square: State Senator Ellen Anderson; Nina Natarjan will talk about the Pangea World Theater production of Entrances and Exits; Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/15/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Sami Rasouli, Iraqi born American Citizen who after 20 years living in the USA left for Iraq to rebuild; Justice Square: Brian O'Neill, a partner at the law firm Faegre and Benson, will talk about protecting the wolves and bears; Sally Rogers, a folk musician who has made frequent appearances on "A Prairie Home Companion" who will be in town for a benefit concert for City Songs; Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/8/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Jessica Meyer, organizer for "Let My People Sing" - a Nine-Day Passover Celebration of Freedom, Song Dance and Spirit in Los Angeles; Justice Square: Judge Kevin Burke; Jay Murle from "Jesus Christ Superstar"; Sign off by Carla and Eric

4/1/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Father Jim Cassidy, pastor at St. Joan of Arc, Minneapolis Minnesota. He will talk about how he has personally made a difference for those afflicted with AIDS in South Africa; Justice Square: Brian O'Neill, a partner at the law firm Faegre and Benson, will talk about the Exxon Valdez case; Doris Kolodji, Director of The Northern Lakes Canoe Base, will talk about opportunities for girls to canoe in the Boundary Waters; Sign off by Carla and Eric

3/25/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Marv Davidoff, the "World's Oldest Protester - Almost" will talk about how he sees hope in the world; Justice Square: Judge Kevin Burke, Hennepin County District Court Judge Warren C. Bowles; Actor and Playwright, Point of Revue at the Mixed Blood Theatre; Sign off by Carla and Eric

3/18/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla and Eric; Jacob Needleman, author of The American Soul; Justice Square: Phil Duran, Legal and Policy Analyst at OutFront Minnesota; Sandy Spieler, director of the Heart of the Beast Theater; Sign off by Carla and Eric

3/11/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla Kjellberg and Eric; Amy Berman, founder of the Mother Bear Project; Justice Square: Phil Duran, Legal and Policy Analyst at OutFront Minnesota; Our Bird Guy, Mark Martel from Audubon; Sign off by Carla Kjellberg and Eric

3/04/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla Kjellberg and Eric; Terry Webster, Minnesota State Energy Information office; Justice Square: Tom Johnson; Dan Chinourd and “Warm Beer Cold Women”; Sign off by Carla Kjellberg and Eric

2/26/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla Kjellberg and Eric; Ralph Remmington, Minneapolis City Council; Justice Square: Allen Miller; Paul Corbit Brown, Intermedia Arts—Against Forgetting; Sign off by Carla Kjellberg and Eric

2/18/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla Kjellberg and Eric; Yako Tamago, Spiritual Healer; Justice Square: Jan Lori Goldman; Randy Baker and “My Green Eyes”; Sign off by Carla Kjellberg and Eric

2/11/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla Kjellberg and Eric; Robert Robinson, Gospel Singer; Justice Square: Joe Margulios; Minneapolis Blooms Program; Sign off by Carla Kjellberg and Eric

2/04/06 [listen to show]
Intro by Carla Kjellberg and Eric; Joel Barker, author of “Five Regions of the Future”; Justice Square: Allen Miller; Schmooze and Booze with elected Jews; Sign off by Carla Kjellberg and Eric