John Enger discusses his debut novel Radium in this thoughtful conversation moderated by Bill Thomas. The event explores themes of brotherhood, trauma, rural survival, and the thin line between realism and myth. Enger reflects on his transition from journalism to fiction and the regional voices that shaped his story. Recorded on December 18, 2022.

Kimberly L. Becker reads from Bringing Back the Fire in this event moderated by Shadd Piehl. The conversation explores the role of landscape, language, and healing in her poetry, and her efforts to honor Cherokee heritage through storytelling. Recorded on November 13, 2022.

Jackie Stebbins discusses her memoir Unwillable: A Journey to Reclaim My Brain in this candid conversation moderated by Steph Macdonald. The event explores her battle with autoimmune encephalitis, the struggle for diagnosis, and the journey to reclaim her health and identity. Recorded on October 23, 2022.

Chris Schembra discusses his book Gratitude Through Hard Times in this inspirational event moderated by Rebecca Chalmers. The conversation explores the science of gratitude, human connection, and the healing power of appreciation. Recorded on October 18, 2022.

Taylor Brorby discusses his memoir Boys and Oil in this moving conversation moderated by Tayo Basquiat. The event explores queer identity, environmental justice, and growing up in western North Dakota. Recorded on September 25, 2022.

Jill Kandel discusses her memoir The Clean Daughter in this poignant conversation moderated by Bill Thomas. The event explores family dynamics, cross-cultural grief, and the emotional impact of her father-in-law’s legal assisted suicide in the Netherlands. Recorded on May 15, 2022.

Sarah Vogel discusses her memoir The Farmer’s Lawyer in this compelling conversation moderated by Nicole Montclair Donaghy. The event explores her legal fight for family farmers, rural justice, and the power of advocacy. Recorded on April 24, 2022.

Kiku Hughes discusses her graphic novel Displacement in this thoughtful conversation moderated by Kim Crowley. The event explores Japanese American incarceration, intergenerational memory, and the power of storytelling through comics. Recorded on April 10, 2022.

Brian Striefel discusses his novel Why Mary Forgot in this engaging conversation moderated by Bill Thomas. The event explores North Dakota history, layered storytelling, and a mystery that spans generations. Recorded on March 20, 2022.

Susannah Cahalan, author of Brain on Fire, joins moderator Jackie Stebbins to discuss autoimmune encephalitis, misdiagnosis, and the emotional journey of recovery. Together, they reflect on illness, identity, and the need for greater awareness of rare brain disorders. Recorded on March 1, 2022.

Jung Yun discusses her novel O Beautiful in a powerful conversation moderated by Rebecca Chalmers. The event explores race, gender, and identity in a fictional North Dakota boomtown, as a woman journalist confronts her past and the politics of place. Recorded on September 27, 2022.

Ricardo Pierre-Louis discusses his memoir Hunger for Hope in this uplifting conversation moderated by Julie Ramos Lagos. The event explores his journey from Haiti to North Dakota, the life-changing role of soccer, and his work with the nonprofit Lespwa Lavi. Recorded on January 30, 2022.