River Radio
News and information featuring interviews with prominent newsmakers from Minnesota, across the U.S. and the St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hosted by Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson, with technical director Matt Quast.
Podcasting since 2021 • 99 episodes
River Radio
Latest Episodes
March 21, 2026 – Attorney General Keith Ellison and Judge John Tunheim
In a time when legal matters are at the forefront, Jim and Gayle welcome two of Minnesota’s most prominent legal figures. This show features conversations with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about the follow-up to ICE’s Minneso...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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53:54
February 28, 2026 – Fixing Lake Alice and Mining Near the BWCAW
Gayle speaks with Stacy Smith, DNR Acquisition and Development Program Supervisor, about plans to address the inadvertent draining of Lake Alice in William O’Brien State Park (3:45). Jim discusses efforts to reverse a mining ban now in e...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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49:00
February 14, 2026 – Hidden Figures....Outright Threats
Gayle explores the lives of Minnesota residents who are afraid to leave their homes, speaking with a Latin American native who is reluctant to leave her Minnesota home (3:30). Jim talks to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about t...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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38:56
January 24, 2025 – Local Learnin’ and Lutefisk
River Radio’s focus turns local this week. Jim talks with Dr. Curtis Windham, Executive Director, Marine Village School (1:45). Gayle learns about what it takes to put on Christ Lutheran Church’s Swedish (Lutefisk) Dinner from Cheryl ...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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49:35
January 17, 2026 – Minnesota's ICE invasion
In this special episode, Jim and Gayle explore the rapid escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities across Minnesota. Guests include St. Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim detailing what’s happening in...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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57:25