Catching Stories, Honoring Black History. Plus, Whipple Open Mic and Skyway 5k episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 35 MIN

Catching Stories, Honoring Black History. Plus, Whipple Open Mic and Skyway 5k

from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast

What does it take to create groundbreaking and timely documentaries about Minnesota? We ask acclaimed director Daniel Bergin at Twin Cities PBS, who needs more room for all his Emmys. Bergin talks about empathy as an interviewing skill and pioneering the Black narrative space of public media. Plus, we’re looking forward to so many cool events this week, like Dildo Bingo and a 5k race in the skyways.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Jim Crow of the North  Paradox: Echoes of Reform & the Minneapolis Police  Hoop Dreams (1994) - IMDb Minneapolis approves street renaming to Lena Smith Boulevard (MPR) The Moth StorySLAM: Love Wins  Dildo Bingo Minnesota United FC Kickoff Concert Whipple Witness Open Mic Lunar New Year with the Minnesota Orchestra Wabasha Street Caves.  Heart To Gold at First Ave Skyway 5K Twin Cities BIPOC Music Showcase Forest Bathing & Sauna Learn more about the sponsors of this February 23rd episode:  Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

What does it take to create groundbreaking and timely documentaries about Minnesota? We ask acclaimed director Daniel Bergin at Twin Cities PBS, who needs more room for all his Emmys. Bergin talks about empathy as an interviewing skill and pioneering the Black narrative space of public media. Plus, we’re looking forward to so many cool events this week, like Dildo Bingo and a 5k race in the skyways.  Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Jim Crow of the North  Paradox: Echoes of Reform & the Minneapolis Police  Hoop Dreams (1994) - IMDb Minneapolis approves street renaming to Lena Smith Boulevard (MPR) The Moth StorySLAM: Love Wins  Dildo Bingo Minnesota United FC Kickoff Concert Whipple Witness Open Mic Lunar New Year with the Minnesota Orchestra Wabasha Street Caves.  Heart To Gold at First Ave Skyway 5K Twin Cities BIPOC Music Showcase Forest Bathing & Sauna Learn more about the sponsors of this February 23rd episode:  Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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