What's on the radio today: Oct. 29, 2019
Here’s the radio lineup for Tuesday, Oct. 29.
9 a.m. — MPR News with Kerri Miller
Janis Joplin is an icon, and rightly so. A female who commanded the stage with her confidence, sexuality and growl, at a time when rock was still an all-boys club, she broke rules and set a new course, for music and the women who would follow in her tracks. Joplin’s life came to an abrupt end in 1970 when she overdosed on heroin at the age of 27. But her story still resonates, maybe even more so today, says author Holly George-Warren. A woman who pushed the boundaries of gender and sexuality long before it was acceptable, Joplin was both a rebel and a perfectionist. “[Joplin] never compromised her vision,” writes George-Warren. “Just four days before her death on October 4, 1920, she told journalist Howard Smith, ‘You are only as much as you settle for.’” Join MPR News host Kerri Miller and author George-Warren Tuesday morning as they discuss the life and legacy and listen to the music of Janis Joplin.
10 a.m. — 1A with Joshua Johnson
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11 a.m. — MPR News with Angela Davis
What’s on your ballot? Next Tuesday is Election Day in Minnesota and host Angela Davis will preview some of the races and issues voters will weigh in on. We’ll discuss city council and school board races to school referendums and the debate over trash collection in St. Paul.
Noon — MPR News Presents
Former legislative leaders Roger Moe (D) and Steve Sviggum (R) spoke at the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning at the Univ. of St. Thomas about civility, compromise and leadership in politics. Former MPR host Gary Eichten was the moderator.
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