EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 34 MIN
Top Holiday Markets, 31 Years of Grinch, and Public Radio’s Problem
from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast
We’re hardcore into the holiday season, so City Cast producer Tiffany ranks her top three holiday markets you have to visit. We’re joined by Dean Holt, who’s been part of the Children’s Theatre Company’s production of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” since 1994. Dean reflects on the enduring legacy (and now sellability) of the big green guy. Plus, longtime radio producer and contributor Sam Choo talks about “Listeners Like Who? Exclusion and Resistance in the Public Radio Industry”, a book unpacking public radio’s problem with representation. Local musician Carlisle Evans Peck also shares their song, “Lover, I’m An Anthem.” Read more about what we talked about: European Christmas Market at Union Depot Field and Festival Holiday Market at Wagners Garden Center Raging Art On at Gamut Gallery A Handmade Holiday Market 2025 at Bruhaven Craft Co. No Coast Craft o’ Rama at Midtown Global Market Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at Children’s Theatre Company Listeners Like Who? Exclusion and Resistance in the Public Radio Industry by Laura Garbes Listen to Carlisle Evans Peck’s New Single "Danse Macabre" Learn more about the sponsors of this December 2nd episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST 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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We’re hardcore into the holiday season, so City Cast producer Tiffany ranks her top three holiday markets you have to visit. We’re joined by Dean Holt, who’s been part of the Children’s Theatre Company’s production of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” since 1994. Dean reflects on the enduring legacy (and now sellability) of the big green guy. Plus, longtime radio producer and contributor Sam Choo talks about “Listeners Like Who? Exclusion and Resistance in the Public Radio Industry”, a book unpacking public radio’s problem with representation. Local musician Carlisle Evans Peck also shares their song, “Lover, I’m An Anthem.” Read more about what we talked about: European Christmas Market at Union Depot Field and Festival Holiday Market at Wagners Garden Center Raging Art On at Gamut Gallery A Handmade Holiday Market 2025 at Bruhaven Craft Co. No Coast Craft o’ Rama at Midtown Global Market Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at Children’s Theatre Company Listeners Like Who? Exclusion and Resistance in the Public Radio Industry by Laura Garbes Listen to Carlisle Evans Peck’s New Single "Danse Macabre" Learn more about the sponsors of this December 2nd episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST 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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Top Holiday Markets, 31 Years of Grinch, and Public Radio’s Problem
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