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  • Connections Radio 1.10.2026

    Connections Radio 1.10.2026
    Jan 10 2026
    “Connections Radio” hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo hear from community members about ICE’s recent killing of Minneapolis citizen and mother, Renee Nicole Good. We discuss what the essence of connection might mean in times of state-sponsored cruelty.
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    45 Min.
  • Connections Radio Show – December 20, 2025

    Connections Radio Show – December 20, 2025
    Dec 20 2025
    Laurie Fitz is joined by our Twin Cities writer/composer, musician, actor, producer, and educator, Brenda Varda. Together they explore in a provocative discussion …. how the meaning of “holding” can be thought of during the holidays as well as with our relationship to the world around us. “What are you holding on to?”
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    45 Min.
  • Connections Radio Show – December 6, 2025

    Connections Radio Show – December 6, 2025
    Dec 6 2025
    Host Laurie Fitz visits with Western Communities Action Network—WeCAN—a community nonprofit serving Western Hennepin County individuals and families in need since 1989. They empower and equip individuals and families to reach stability and self-sufficiency. From emergency assistance, to food support, to helping clients with job skills, WeCAN is in existence to help, support and inspire.…
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    43 Min.
  • Connections Radio Show – November 15, 2025

    Connections Radio Show – November 15, 2025
    Nov 15 2025
    Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit a 5th time with University of Connecticut’s Professor of English, well-known author, and humorist, Gina Barreca. (Rick sought her out years ago after seeing her book on women, academia, and humor: “They Used to Call Me Snow White… But I Drifted.”) Our broadcast follows her newest book, “Gina School,” as she opens…
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    43 Min.
  • Connections Radio Show – November 1, 2025

    Connections Radio Show – November 1, 2025
    Nov 1 2025
    Host Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with Rev. Dr. Trish Sullivan Vanni, a priest from Charis Community, Minnesota’s first Ecumenical Catholic Church. We discuss Catholic Church and wider church history, along with women and their place in that evolving landscape. – www.CharisECC.org
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    43 Min.
  • Connections Radio 10.25.25

    Connections Radio 10.25.25
    Oct 25 2025
    Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with writer/composer, musician, actor, producer, and educator (composition, critical thinking, and arts development), Brenda Varda. Back in February she visited with others from Phoenix Theater’s production of “Stolen Focus,” the script for which she wrote. Besides hearing samples from her wonderful music, we’ll discuss not only her myriad roles…
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    43 Min.
  • Connections Radio Show – October 18, 2025

    Connections Radio Show – October 18, 2025
    Oct 18 2025
    Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo speak with callers around the Twin Cities and the country about “We the People,” as today’s “No Kings” rallies for democracy will be the largest national protests in history against fascism and for our communities. – www.IndivisibleTwinCities.org • wwwIndivisible.org
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    43 Min.
  • Connections Radio – October 4, 2025

    Connections Radio – October 4, 2025
    Oct 4 2025
    Laurie Fitz visits with Prime Production’s artistic directors—Alison Edwards and Shelli Place—along with cast members Elizabeth Desotelle, Kurt Schulz, Terry Lynn Carlson, Bob Malos, Erik Steen, and Alison Edwards and about their coming Twin Cities premier of “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday,” by acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl. Hear about this fantastical dramedy that…
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    44 Min.