In this episode three transplants to our state discuss topics ranging from Minnesota Nice to racism to political change. With: comedian and actor Miss Shannan Paul (from Arizona); Shauen Pearce, Mayor Frey’s director of economic development and inclusion policy (from Chicago); and Elena Imaretska, the Brave New Workshop’s director of innovation (from Bulgaria).

In this episode three transplants to our state discuss topics ranging from Minnesota Nice to racism to political change. With: comedian and actor Miss Shannan Paul (from Arizona); Shauen Pearce, Mayor Frey&rsquo;s director of economic development and inclusion policy (from Chicago); and Elena Imaretska, the Brave New Workshop&rsquo;s director of innovation (from Bulgaria).

Synapse: Think Tank of the Air, E19, 10-26-18

In this episode we have a conversation with two educators from vastly different areas of expertise, who nevertheless find common ground: Phillip Shoulz, Assistant Conductor with Vocalessence, and economics professor emeritus, Tor Dahl, a Norwegian native.

In this episode we have a conversation with two educators from vastly different areas of expertise, who nevertheless find common ground: Phillip Shoulz, Assistant Conductor with Vocalessence, and economics professor emeritus, Tor Dahl, a Norwegian native.

Synapse: Think Tank of the Air-E17 - 10-10-18

In this episode we have a one-on-one conversation with Vikas Narula, the originator and co-founder of KeyHubs, a system to analyze and map out the key functional employees who drive a company, despite the hierarchical flow of the organizational chart.

In this episode we have a one-on-one conversation with Vikas Narula, the originator and co-founder of KeyHubs, a system to analyze and map out the key functional employees who drive a company, despite the hierarchical flow of the organizational chart.

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Our topics in this episode stretch from Guatemala  to Norway to Clearwater County, with guests Amalia Moreno-Damgaard – The Latin Gourmet and founder of Women Entrepreneurs; Christina Carleton, a native Norwegian and head of Norway House; and painter Bob Hest, who has also had a colorful career in the music industry.

Our topics in this episode stretch from Guatemala &nbsp;to Norway to Clearwater County, with guests Amalia Moreno-Damgaard &ndash; The Latin Gourmet and founder of Women Entrepreneurs; Christina Carleton, a native Norwegian and head of Norway House; and painter Bob Hest, who has also had a colorful career in the music industry.

Synapse: Think Tank of the Air - E15, 9-27-18

In this episode we discuss food, the future and giant cookies – with Trista Harris, President of Future Good (and author of a book with the same name), Lauren Pradhan of Grow North, organizer of Food/Ag/Ideas Week, and Tina Rexing, owner of T-Rex Cookie Company.

In this episode we discuss food, the future and giant cookies &ndash; with Trista Harris, President of Future Good (and author of a book with the same name), Lauren Pradhan of Grow North, organizer of Food/Ag/Ideas Week, and Tina Rexing, owner of T-Rex Cookie Company.

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On this program we discuss Fashion Week Minnesota (September 23-29) with several of its participants: Co-founder Jahna Peloquin, milliner Karen Morris, and Houston White, founder of the HWMR lifestyle brand.

On this program we discuss Fashion Week Minnesota (September 23-29) with several of its participants: Co-founder Jahna Peloquin, milliner Karen Morris, and Houston White, founder of the HWMR lifestyle brand.

Synapse: Think Tank of the Air, E13 - 9-14-18

In this episode we feature two of the speakers in the Sept 14 Yellow Summit conference on the interface of creativity and technology: Christina Fortier, a child model, a wardrobe stylist and a Creative Director at BI Worldwide; and Andy Krueger, a UX designer who enjoys bridging the gap between live events and the digital experience.

In this episode we feature two of the speakers in the Sept 14 Yellow Summit conference on the interface of creativity and technology: Christina Fortier, a child model, a wardrobe stylist and a Creative Director at BI Worldwide; and Andy Krueger, a UX designer who enjoys bridging the gap between live events and the digital experience.

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On this episode we discuss the arts and society with Radio K Music Director Maddie Schwappach, and the Executive Director of Mizna, Lana Barkawi.

On this episode we discuss the arts and society with Radio K Music Director Maddie Schwappach, and the Executive Director of Mizna, Lana Barkawi.

Synapse: Think Tank of the Air, E11 - 8-31-18

Three creatives share their stories: Roma Calatayud-Stocks, author of Symphony of Rivals; Monica Habia, co-author ofAfrica: A to Z; and filmmaker Nick Roseth, DocuMNtary – Techstars, Farm to Fork.

Three creatives share their stories: Roma Calatayud-Stocks, author of&nbsp;Symphony of Rivals; Monica Habia, co-author ofAfrica: A to Z; and filmmaker Nick Roseth,&nbsp;DocuMNtary &ndash; Techstars, Farm to Fork.

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In this episode we explore two youth programs that emphasize learning by doing, Three-Sixty Journalism, with Executive Director Chad Caruthers, teaches writing, television and radio to high schoolers. Dario Otero, founder of YouthLens 360, teaches entrepreneurism to youth from ages 14 to 24. Our third guest was one of Dario’s protégés, 23-year-old Devante Lowe.

In this episode we explore two youth programs that emphasize learning by doing, Three-Sixty Journalism, with Executive Director Chad Caruthers, teaches writing, television and radio to high schoolers. Dario Otero, founder of YouthLens 360, teaches entrepreneurism to youth from ages 14 to 24. Our third guest was one of Dario&rsquo;s prot&eacute;g&eacute;s, 23-year-old Devante Lowe.

Synapse: Think Tank of the Air, E9 - 8-17-18

On Synapse: Think Tank of the Air, Steve LeBeau picks the brains of diverse Twin Cities influencers, thought leaders and creatives.

Synapse Podcast

On Synapse: Think Tank of the Air, Steve LeBeau picks the brains of diverse
Twin Cities influencers, thought leaders and creatives.

Synapse Podcast

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