Podcast appearances and mentions of Kelly Gordon

Country music is in the air in Detroit Lakes this week. One of the nation's largest country music festivals starts Wednesday at Soo Pass Ranch just outside town. Big names like Lainey Wilson and Brooks & Dunn will take WE Fest's three stages to play for tens of thousands of fans. The lineup includes a couple local artists, like Zach Thomas, who's from the western Minnesota town of Wendell and now lives in Fargo. He joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon to talk about his upcoming gig, why he writes sad songs and what it's like to witness the explosion of pop country's popularity as an independent artist.

Minnesota's health department is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to Chipotle and other quick-service Mexican restaurants. As of Wednesday morning, state health officials have identified 110 cases and they say jalapeños may be the source. Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist Dana Eikmeier joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon to share more about the situation.

In Minnesota, 16 to 20-year-olds made up 50 percent of people taking road tests for driver's licenses last year. But within that age group, Driver and Vehicle Services workers have noticed a disparity. Eighteen to 20-year-olds are passing their tests at much lower rates than 16 and 17-year-olds, and compared to the overall rate. Mark Larson has administered more than 10,000 road tests during his career and now oversees exam operations across northern Minnesota. He joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon to share what examiners are seeing behind the wheel.

You may recognize them by sound, or maybe you have seen them flying above. Drones are becoming an increasingly common sight in the sky, and a common tool of Minnesota police. According to state data, there's been a steady rise in the use of drones by law enforcement agencies without a warrant between 2020 and 2025. Nikki Davidson is a Duluth-based independent data journalist who looked into this. She joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon to share what she found.

Minnesota's primary elections are on Aug. 11. The winning candidates will compete in the November general election for various local positions as well as seats in the governor's office and Congress.MPR News host Kelly Gordon talked with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat, about how election officials are preparing for potential threats to election integrity and security.

A once-iconic shopping center in Roseville serves as the backdrop for a new short story collection exploring migration, identity and belonging.“Har Mar,” released in July, is the debut collection from author Hilal Isler. The interconnected stories follow women whose lives span Turkey and Minnesota as they navigate family, grief, love and the challenges of building a life between cultures.From a nanny hoping to leave her life in Istanbul behind to a bookseller coping with loss through an unlikely relationship, each character searches for connection while confronting uncertainty.MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Isler about the inspiration behind “Har Mar,” why she chose the Roseville shopping center as the book's title and setting, and what she hopes readers take away from the collection.

The image of Rosie the Riveter flexing her bicep beneath the words "We Can Do It!" has become an enduring symbol. The iconic poster represents the millions of women who stepped into factories, shipyards and assembly lines during World War II, including Minnesota-raised Jeanne Gibson.Gibson, who died on July 29 at age 100, grew up in Minneapolis before heading to Seattle to help build Navy destroyers as a welder during the war. She is believed to have been one of the last surviving Rosie the Riveters. In the decades that followed, she dedicated herself to making sure the stories like hers would not be forgotten, volunteering at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, Calif.Tammy Brumley is a fellow volunteer known as the park's "Rosie Wrangler.” She was also a close friend of Gibson's in her final years of life. Brumley said the women known as “Rosies” were essential to victory in World War II when they took on jobs that had traditionally been for men after millions left to serve in the military."They stepped up," Brumley told Minnesota Now guest host Kelly Gordon. "Whether it was typical riveters or welders, or people making parachute pins or K-rations, anything for the war effort.”That history becomes more urgent to preserve with each passing year, Brumley said. While a handful of Rosies are still alive, their numbers continue to dwindle.For Jeanne Gibson, the path to becoming a Rosie began in Minneapolis. She was a student at Southwest High School when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. As a teen, she hoped to become a veterinarian but the nearest veterinary school rejected her application because she was a woman. Gibson briefly enrolled in the University of Minnesota's Cadet Nurse Corps program before deciding nursing wasn't the right fit for her. She and a friend headed west to Seattle, where they both became welders at Todd Pacific Shipyards.Brumley said Gibson had a gift for explaining welding and even found it fun."She describes welding kind of like sewing," Brumley said. "You would tack the item first, which is like basting, and then you would do the welding, which is like sewing. You would just coax that molten metal along."Working union jobs during the war exposed Gibson to something many women had never experienced before: equal pay for equal work. But after the war ended, she quickly encountered discrimination again.Brumley said Gibson left one job after discovering she was earning less than a male file clerk because she was a woman. At another position, she was told she wouldn't advance because she was expected to get married, have children and leave the workforce.But Gibson didn't accept those limitations. She quit those jobs and continued her education, earning a master's and doctorate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.Gibson went on to spend her career as a teacher, and spent her retirement volunteering every Friday to tell her story as a Rosie at Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park.Brumley said that even in her final days, Gibson remained committed to telling the Rosie story. Just a week before her death, she appeared before before a crowd for the halftime of a professional soccer game to continue advocating for the women who helped reshape the American workforce.Gibson viewed those appearances as an extension of her decades-long career as a teacher, according to Brumley."It gave her another opportunity to teach Americans their history and to help young girls understand the message to advocate for themselves and never take no for an answer," Brumley said.Gibson received many accolades for her work, including a Congressional Gold Medal in 2024, the National WWII Museum's American Spirit Award in 2026 and just last month, a banner of her own at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park.Gibson often joked that she would die with her boots on. In the end, Brumley said, she did. Gibson died wearing her red and white polka-dot tennis shoes, a nod to the scarf depicted in the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation with Tammy Brumley and MPR News host Kelly Gordon.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

In one neighborhood of St. Paul, the smell of nuts and caramel sometimes wafts through the air. But not for long. On Friday, Pearson's Candy Company told state officials it plans to shut down the factory. It's been making candy on West Seventh for 67 years. Eighty employees will lose their jobs. The company said the plant is no longer financially sustainable. But it may find a new manufacturer for its famous products like the Salted Nut Roll. St. Paul resident Traci Travis worked at the Pearson's factory for about eight years in the early 2000s. She joined Minnesota Now and spoke to guest host Kelly Gordon about her time on the job.

Wildfires have burned thousands of acres across northern Minnesota, sending smoke into communities around the state and prompting air quality alerts. Live updates Get the latest information on wildfires in Minnesota MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with meteorologists about the combination of heat, rainfall, humidity, wind and drought that can increase wildfire risk. They'll also discuss what this summer's weather patterns can tell us about the weeks ahead, how smoke travels hundreds of miles from fires and how a changing climate is influencing fire seasons in Minnesota.Guests:Ben Cathey is the chief meteorologist for MPR News.Sven Sundgaard is a meteorologist for MPR News.Mandy Thalhuber is a meteorologist for MPR News.Jeff Masters is a meteorologist who writes about extreme weather for Yale Climate Connections, a news service that focuses on climate change. He is a former hurricane hunter and the co-founder of the commercial weather service, Weather Underground. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada has drifted into other parts of Minnesota this week and triggered air quality alerts for much of the state.MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about how air quality is monitored and forecast and the health risks of breathing wildfire smoke.Guests:Kathy Raleigh is an epidemiologist who works in the environmental health division of the Minnesota Department of Health.Matt Taraldsen is a meteorologist and supervisor of the team that issues air quality conditions, alerts and forecasts at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Resources discussed during the show:Air quality forecasts: Air quality forecast | Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyCurrent air quality conditionsAirNow.gov allows you to check current air quality conditions. You can also download the AirNow mobile app and sign up to receive air quality alerts and forecasts via email.Current air quality conditions | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (state.mn.us)Purple AirMinnesota Outdoor Air Quality Guidance for Schools and Child CareThe MPCA's Air quality and health webpage has information about health and indoor and outdoor air quality and how to prevent air pollution.The Minnesota Department of Health has an Air Quality, Climate and Health webpage.The Minnesota Department of Health wildfire smoke webpage highlights ways you can protect your health against wildfire smoke.How to make your own air cleaner: DIY Air Cleaner to Reduce Wildfire Smoke IndoorsHow to protect pets8 tips on keeping pets cool during the dangerous heat wave across Minnesota this week | MPR NewsWildfire smoke and animals | American Veterinary Medical AssociationSubscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with a forest ecologist about what's behind the fires burning in and near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, why they're so difficult to contain and what we can do to reduce wildfire risk. Listen Poor air quality: What causes it and how to protect your health Guest:Lee Frelich is the director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Forest Ecology.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.  

The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 Thursday morning to overturn a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Republican Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents northeastern Minnesota, introduced the legislation. Both of Minnesota's U.S. senators, Democrats Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, urged their colleagues to vote it down. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure into law. Its passage is a win for the company Twin Metals, a subsidiary of the Chilean mining firm Antofagasta, which aims to open an underground copper-nickel mine just south of the boundary waters.Julie Lucas represents Twin Metals and other companies as executive director of the industry group, MiningMinnesota. She joined MPR News host Kelly Gordon with reaction to the Senate's vote.

It was ten years ago that Gaelynn Lea rose to fame by winning the NPR Music Tiny Desk contest. Her memory of getting the call, is the first chapter of her new book “It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect.” Lea was born with the rare genetic disease osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bones disease. Her memoir traces her upbringing in Duluth and how she's navigated her disability in all different facets of life. Lea spoke to MPR News host Kelly Gordon about her memoir.

The U.S. Senate could vote Wednesday on legislation that would roll back protections against mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. If passed, this would overturn a 20-year ban on mining across more than 200,000 acres of the Superior National Forest that was put in place in 2023. The measure led by Minnesota Republican congressman Pete Stauber passed the House back in January. It has stalled in the Senate since. Chris Knopf, executive director of Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, joined MPR News host Kelly Gordon to talk about the possible vote.

A Minnesota House committee went into rare and highly polarizing territory Wednesday. It began discussing impeachment of DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. As weighty as that sounds, it's important to note this is a preliminary step in a process that has next-to-no chance of coming to fruition. The resolution before the committee laid out a process to impeach the constitutional officers over their leadership during a time when Minnesota programs experienced widespread fraud. MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson was in the Capitol hearing. She joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon from the Capitol.

A new report shows many parts of greater Minnesota are diversifying and growing. However, sustained population growth looks unlikely with an aging Baby Boomer generation and declining birth rates. That's the topline from the 2026 State of Rural report by the Center for Rural Policy and Development. Ben Winchester says there's even more to the story around these trends — and it has a lot to do with housing. As a rural sociologist with the University of Minnesota Extension, he studies housing dynamics across the state. MPR News host Kelly Gordon talked with him on Minnesota Now.

Space has been a major topic of conversation lately, after four astronauts flew a figure-eight around the moon and returned safely back to Earth last weekend. The Artemis II livestream may be over, but if we are lucky, we can find a window to the universe just by looking up. This week happens to be dedicated to the night sky. International Dark Sky Week began in 2003 to raise awareness, not only of the beauty of nighttime, but also the artificial light that can erase it.Governor Tim Walz recently signed a proclamation recognizing Dark Sky Week in Minnesota for a third year in a row. And Voyageurs Conservancy, the non-profit partner of Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota, is leading a series of programs focused on the night sky. MPR News host Kelly Gordon talked with the group's associate director, Breanna Trygg.

Members of Minnesota's House of Representatives heard from a variety of business owners, think tank leaders and government officials to better understand the scope of “Operation Metro Surge” on the state's economy. State Rep. Cedrick Frazier, DFL- New Hope, is co-chair of the House Ways and Means committee, which held the hearing about the economic impact and also is the author of a bill for a $100 million economic relief program for businesses impacted by the surge. Frazier spoke to MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon about the testimony he heard this morning and his effort to bring relief for businesses.

A dairy company in west-central Minnesota has plans to expand one of its farms to become the state's largest dairy operation. It is raising concern from some local residents and environmental advocates. Riverview LLP, which runs West River Dairy near Morris says it's trying to increase capacity to meet growing demand across the country and world. Meanwhile, opponents say the move will hurt smaller dairy farms and the environment. The proposal is under review by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Michael Johnson, a news editor for Agweek who has been following the story, joined MPR News host Kelly Gordon to talk about what risks the expansion could have to the environment and what locals are saying.

If you stayed up for the men's NCAA championship Monday night, chances are today you're either celebrating or crumpling up your bracket and throwing it in the trash. While March Madness has officially come to a close, here at home the Twins are shaking off a strange home opener, and the Timberwolves are eyeing the playoffs. Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Kelly Gordon to share the top local sports headlines.

President Donald Trump is warning of a major escalation in the war in Iran, posting on social media Tuesday morning that a “whole civilization will die tonight.” Trump set a deadline of 7 p.m. Central for Iranian leaders to agree to a deal that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz or else the military will target bridges and power plants. Parham Alaei is the co-founder of the Minnesota Committee in Support of a Democratic Iran. He joined MPR News host Kelly Gordon to talk about his family back in Iran and the escalation this week.

A Minneapolis woman went viral for sharing her experience at a playground - she said her story illustrates the trauma children in Minnesota are living with after the ICE surge and after the Annunciation school shooting in 2025.MPR News host Kelly Gordon talked with Ana Mariella Rivera, a therapist in St. Paul about how children are processing the impact of both traumatic events.

Mark talks with EMCon's Kelly Gordon, in two seperate interviews, Jenny Feldy interviews Authors Isabel Zinman and Richard Spegal

At our 102nd live show (courtesy of the East Meadow Public Library), Emcon event organizer Kelly Gordon joins Mark and Jenny Feldy as our guest.

Minnesotans are experiencing the ICE surge in the state in many ways. One Minneapolis artist took the spotlight thrust on Minnesota's Somali American community from President Trump as an opportunity to share what it is to be a part of that community.MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Ifrah Mansour to explain her perspective on the last few months and how her community is standing strong.

It's a big weekend for sports; Super Bowl 60 is this Sunday in the San Francisco Bay Area. At the same time, in Italy, the Winter Olympics are kicking off, with dozens of Minnesotans competing. Back at home, Minnesota men's basketball teams have taken two wins. MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson to talk about more about it.

The Minneapolis City Council passed a proposal to provide rental assistance to people impacted by the surge of federal agents. Proponents say too many residents face eviction and other hardships because they feel like they can't leave their homes and work their jobs. Cari Spencer watched the council's discussion about the proposal and joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon.

This week is five years since the military in Myanmar seized control in a coup that forced many in the country to flee political repression and violence. Some came to Minnesota to join a large diaspora that was already here. More than 20 thousand people from Myanmar live in the state, which is home to the United States' largest population of Karen people, an ethnic minority group from Myanmar. The Karen community includes U.S. citizens, refugees and asylum seekers. Recently, federal immigration activities have caused fear and uncertainty among Karen people in Minnesota. That includes the fear of being sent back to Myanmar. MPR News host Kelly Gordon talked with two leaders of The Urban Village, a St. Paul nonprofit that works with youth in the Myanmar diaspora. Jesse Phenow is the group's co-director and Eh Ler Tha is director of special projects and media.

Tom Homan, the White House official leading the federal immigration operation in the state, announced that 700 federal agents will leave the state today.MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with MPR's Estelle Timar-Wilcox, who was at the press conference at the Whipple federal building, to hear the latest.

Two Minnesota school districts and Education Minnesota, which represents the state's teachers' unions, filed a lawsuit Wednesday to block DHS from conducting immigration enforcement activity in or near public schools.This follows DHS's decision to remove limitations of immigration enforcement at sensitive locations like schools and churches. Duluth's public school district has signed onto the lawsuit. The district sent an email to its families this morning that said it is quote "fighting for the safety and stability of our learning environments." MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Duluth Public School District Superintendent John Magas to explain further.

This month, Children's Minnesota will pause some gender-affirming care. The health system announced Tuesday that starting Feb. 27, it will stop prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to patients under 18. Hospitals and clinics around the country are under pressure from the Trump Administration. It's proposed ending Medicaid and Medicare funding for providers that continue these treatments to minors. One of the providers that will likely take on patients who had gone to Children's Minnesota is Family Tree Clinic. MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Family Tree's Executive Director Annie Van Avery to explain the significance of the decision.

Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body camera. That's according to Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem who said the move is effective immediately. MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Lauren Bonds, the executive director of the National Police Accountability Project, to get a better understanding of what this means for accountability efforts.DHS was asked whether cameras are for only ICE agents in the city of Minneapolis or statewide. They were also asked how long it would take for cameras to be up and running. They did not answer those questions.

Border Czar Tom Homan has said he'd take federal immigration agents out of Minnesota if local leaders cooperate. And one form of cooperation that he's said the federal government wants is more access to people in county jails. Some counties notify ICE when people who could be deported are about to be released from jail. Sometimes, the jails hold these individuals for ICE for up to two days. And some counties don't do any of these things. MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Linus Chan, an immigration lawyer and law professor at the University of Minnesota, to explain why there's variation in how sheriffs handle immigration detainers in county jails.

For some immigrant families and people of color in Minnesota, two months of the immigration operation means it's been at least two months of feeling like they have to hide in their homes out of fear. For others, it's been two months of watching violent confrontations while scrolling on your phone or in-person as an observer. MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Ana Marielle Rivera, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist in St. Paul, about what this means for mental health.

A large part of the cases of people detained — at times unlawfully — by federal immigration officers has played out in the courts. MPR News has reported that the federal government has quickly moved detainees to other states. That's made it difficult for families and attorneys to locate them. And judges from across the Midwest are coming in to help keep up with a constant stream of challenges to those detentions. MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke to Gloria Contreras Edin, an immigration lawyer based in St. Paul, about those challenges.

It's been two months since the federal government began deploying thousands of federal agents to Minnesota. Rachel Sayre is the city of Minneapolis emergency management director. She has coordinated emergency resources for residents. MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke to her about some of the impacts she has seen.

ProPublica has identified the two Customs and Border Patrol agents who shot at Alex Pretti as Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez. They have been put on leave. Additionally, 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father are back home in Minnesota after being released from the Dilley detention center in Texas. But for families still there, DHS has confirmed actives measles infections inside. MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon spoke with Shannon Heffernan and Anna Flagg, journalists with The Marshall Project, to talk about their reporting on children in detention and federal law enforcement use-of-force.

Big Books and Bold Ideas host Kerri Miller interviews a lot of authors over the course of a year. But some conversations stand out for being especially fascinating, delightfully fun or unexpectedly candid.Last week, we unveiled three of Miller's top five favorites from 2025. This week, the final two — plus one surprise. 2025 Best Book Roundups MPR News staff picks The 43 best books MPR News staff read in 2025 From NPR Hunker down with these 13 mysteries and thrillers from 2025 From U.S. libraries Genre fiction and female authors top most-borrowed lists in 2025 If you want to hear the full episodes, you can find them here: Misty Copeland at Talking VolumesCatherine NewmanKate DiCamillo Big Books and Bold Ideas is produced by Kelly Gordon and engineered by Cliff Bentley. Here's to more great books and more fascinating interviews in 2026.

Big Books and Bold Ideas host Kerri Miller interviews a lot of authors over the course of a year. But some conversations stand out for being especially fascinating, delightfully fun or unexpectedly candid. So this week and next, Miller and producer Kelly Gordon share their favorite, most surprising shows from the last 12 months. This week's conversations include authors: Sarah HooverCharles BockFabienne Josaphat Stay tuned for the final two favorites of 2025 — and a bonus surprise — next week.

Food has the power to comfort us, connect us to our roots and preserve our culture. When coming to a new country, immigrants leave much behind. But one thing many people carry with them to start life in a new place are their family's recipes.MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with a cookbook author and a chef from Mexico about the dishes and stories that tie us to the people — and places — we're from.Guests: Lee Svitak Dean was the longtime food editor at The Minnesota Star Tribune. She's co-author of “Kitchens of Hope: Immigrants Share Stories of Resilience and Recipes from Home.” She is also author of “Come One, Come All: Easy Entertaining with Seasonal Menus” and co-author of “The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book.” Gustavo Romero is co-owner with his wife Kate of Nixta, a tortilleria in northeast Minneapolis where they make tortillas using traditional methods and heirloom corn. They expanded next door to open the restaurant, Oro by Nixta, which was a finalist for a James Beard award and named one of the 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024 by Bon Appetit.  

In episode 44, Johnny talks to Auckland film and book lover Kelly Gordon. As well as working at Auckland's Academy Cinemas - alongside previous guests Cameo England (episode #4), Gorjan Markovski (episode #21), and Stefan Moon (episode #43) - Kelly's currently a key member of the team at Unity Books, New Zealand's leading independent book store. Their chat includes lots of insider tips from Auckland's book and rep cinema landscape, they discuss Jim Jarmusch, Alan Clarke, Danny Boyle and the majesty of Wim Wenders' 1984 film Paris, Texas, and they talk about running into one of the stars of Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, when all they want to do is get out onto a New Zealand road trip…This conversation was recorded face to face in mid-October of 2025.Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loco Looper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.Check out Johnny's new podcast series, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

GATEWAY CINEMA is a multi-part series of conversations centered on key ideas in film studies. In these conversations, we interpret and celebrate a set of eclectic feature films from across generations and from around the world, including “La Haine”, “Drum”, “Alien 3 (Assembly Cut)”, “Come and See”, “Perfect Days”, “Sweet Smell of Success”, “The Swimmer”, “Amadeus (Director's Cut)”, “Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia”, “Friday”, “Marie Antoinette”, “The Night of the Hunter”, “Crank” and “Crank 2: High Voltage”, “Portrait of a Lady Fire”, “The Fabulous Baron Munchausen”, “Joker: Folie à Deux”, “Welcome to the Dollhouse”, “Heathers”, and “The Death of Stalin”.***Referenced media in GATEWAY CINEMA, Episode 16:“Joker” (Todd Phillips, 2019)“Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” (Jay Roach, 1997)“Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” (Jay Roach, 1999)“Austin Powers in Goldmember” (Jay Roach, 2002)“Alien 3 (Assembly Cut)” (David Fincher, 1992) (Assembly Cut in 2003)“Aliens” (James Cameron, 1986)“Gremlins 2: The New Batch” (Joe Dante, 1990)“Gremlins” (Joe Dante, 1984)“Deadpool & Wolverine” (Shawn Levy, 2024)“Alien: Romulus” (Fede Alvarez, 2024)“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (Tim Burton, 2024)“Transformers One” (Josh Cooley, 2024)“Mary Poppins” (Robert Stevenson, 1964)“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (Jim Sharman, 1975)“Singin' in the Rain” (Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, 1952)“La La Land” (Damien Chazelle, 2016)“Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies” (Todd Phillips, 1993)“Kneecap” (Rich Peppiatt, 2024)“Wicked” (Jon M. Chu, 2024)“Braveheart” (Mel Gibson, 1995)“Megalopolis” (Francis Ford Coppola, 2024)“The Minecraft Movie” (Jared Hess, 2025)“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (Steven Spielberg, 1982)“Shoa” (Claude Lanzmann, 1985)Audio quotation in GATEWAY CINEMA, Episode 16:“Joker: Folie à Deux” (Todd Phillips, 2024), including the songs “Uh Oh, I'm in Trouble” (2024) by Hildur Guðnadóttir, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBKadB95sF45I8ypDP8cYu5glfXTT0FyH, and “That's Life” (1963) by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon, performed by Lada Gaga, “Bewitched (Bothered and Bewildered)” (1940) by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, performed by Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, “To Love Somebody” (1967) by the Bee Gees, performed by Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, “If You Go Away” (1959) by Jacques Brel, performed by Joaquin Phoenix, and “(They Long to Be) Close to You” (1963) by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, performed by Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUcDyFltysbYrVO-rWYqfQqSuIKkxxgI

As we head into fall and winter, COVID-19 is still with us — even if it looks different than it did a few years ago.Case numbers often rise when we spend more time indoors, so what can you do to keep yourself and others COVID-free? Just last week, an advisory panel with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surprised many by not recommending COVID-19 vaccines for high-risk groups like seniors. Instead, they said decisions should be made individually — in consultation with a doctor, nurse or pharmacist.MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with an infectious disease physician about what you can do to lower your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 as the weather turns cold.

Have you ever felt dizzy? You're not alone.  Dizziness is one of the most common reasons people show up at a hospital emergency room.  But there are different kinds of dizzy. A lot of people, especially as they age, live with the feeling of being just a little unsteady or off balance.  Others have experienced true vertigo. That's when the room seems to swirl and tip to the point where you might feel nauseous.  Dizziness shouldn't be ignored. Depending on the cause, it can often be treated with medication, surgery or physical therapy exercises. And, it could be a sign of a serious underlying medical issue. MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with medical providers to sort through our dizzy symptoms.  

Parenting can feel like a rollercoaster — equal parts joy and chaos.We often second-guess ourselves: Am I doing this right? Am I messing my kid up forever?Trust us, you are not alone.And maybe you've heard the term “attachment” thrown around in parenting circles — the deep emotional bond that can form between a child and their primary caregivers.But what does it really mean? And how does it shape a child's development?MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon and early childhood education reporter Kyra Miles talk with a developmental psychologist about how to create parent-child attachment and how to know if we're getting it right.

The last few days have been heavy in Minnesota. Many people are experiencing a collective sense of grief in the wake of the targeted fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. MPR News host Kelly Gordon talks with her guests about the shared sadness, anger and anxiety — and how people can heal, together.Guests: Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman is the senior rabbi at Temple Israel in Minneapolis.  Fiyyaz Karim is co-director of graduate studies and a senior lecturer who teaches addiction counseling and integrated behavioral health at the University of Minnesota. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Gordon, a recruiter at Creative People, to talk all things networking, personal branding, and how to stand out in today's job market—all without sounding like everyone else in their DMs. Whether you're actively job hunting or just starting to think about your next move, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you build better connections, communicate your value, and attract opportunities long before you need them. Kelly also shares what's working *right now* for candidates landing interviews and how to use platforms like LinkedIn more intentionally.→ Want more? We're hosting a live webinar on April 23rd at 1pm EST on A Recruiter's Guide to Standing Out in a Crowded Job Market—from elevator pitches to personal positioning. Sign up for the interest list here: https://bit.ly/webinar-april-2025Key Takeaways:// What to send recruiters in your initial outreach (title, scope, salary, portfolio, and more)// How to move beyond the “I'd love to pick your brain” message and create genuine value// Why managing your expectations with online networking is key to avoiding burnout// Creative ways to build relationships with recruiters before you need a job// Quick-fire tips for resumes and LinkedIn profiles to make yourself more discoverable// How to build your personal brand so the right opportunities come to youConnect with Kelly: LinkedIn | InstagramLearn more about Creative People: Website | Instagram____Say hi! DM me on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - I can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. ⁠Join our FREE Open Jobs group on LinkedIn: ⁠Join now⁠Get the latest from MHH, straight to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our email list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow MHH on Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, titled "Anchored in Advocacy: How Capt. Kelly Gordon is Making Mental Health Matter," we delve into the inspiring journey of Captain Kelly J. Gordon. Growing up on a farm in small-town Indiana, Kelly's thirst for adventure led her from academia, where she served as a chemistry professor, to the helm of superyachts as an accomplished captain. Beyond her maritime achievements, Kelly is a passionate advocate for mental health within the yachting community. In 2024, she founded Yachtie Minds Matter™, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health therapy funding and resources for yacht crew and shoreside support staff. Join us as Captain Kelly shares her personal experiences, the challenges she has faced, and her mission to create a supportive environment for all seafarers.Thank you to our 2025 Podcast Sponsor, The US Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation. With your unwavering support, we fulfill our mission!

Many people want to age in place — to stay in their own homes and maintain their independence as they get older. But it takes planning, tough conversations, and sometimes, a complete shift in expectations. What happens when a parent's needs change? How do families navigate decisions about safety, finances and caregiving while still honoring their loved one's independence? And when multiple family members are involved, how do you share responsibilities without creating tension?MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon and her guests discuss the pros and cons of aging in place, what to plan for and the conversations we should be having when it comes to taking care of a loved one as they get older. Guests: Archelle Georgiou is a physician, TV medical correspondent and author of the book “Healthcare Choices: 5 Steps to Getting the Medical Care You Want and Need.”Dawn Simonson is the CEO and President of Trellis, a nonprofit organization focused on helping older adults in Minnesota age well through advocacy and support. Aging in place resources: Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line, 800-333-2433Age-Friendly MinnesotaElder Care IQ MinnesotaHelp.info

In Episode 288 of The Small Business Surgeon, Samuel sits down with Kelly Gordon, founder of Dapper Codes a full-service agency specializing in business transformation. Kelly dives deep into her proprietary Triangulation Method and shares the secrets to building lasting business relationships and mastering your core message. Learn how Kelly has remained a consistent force in the business world since 2007 and how understanding your ideal client can transform your results. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with strategies for entrepreneurs at all stages.