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GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — The January edition of Pioneer PBS’s reformatted public affairs program Compass looks at the history of white power movements in America; explains the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in rural Minnesota; highlights the importance of Native song and drumming; and introduces Pioneer PBS’s new president and general manager. This program will air Thursday, January 14 at 9 p.m. and will be viewable online at www.pioneer.org/compass after the original airing. Viewers are encouraged to visit Compass on Facebook and on YouTube and give feedback on the stories.
After the whites-only religious organization, the Asatru Folk Assembly, purchased a church in Murdock, Murdock resident Victoria Guillemard wanted to create a space for her community to learn more about the organization. In this segment, Compass also speaks with teacher, historian and author Dr. Kathleen Belew who examined the history of the white power movement from the Vietnam War up until the Oklahoma City bombing in her most recent book, “Bring the War Home.”
Then, Compass looks at what the COVID-19 vaccine rollout looks like in rural Minnesota. Compass talks with two representatives from Stevens community Medical Center, Bev Larson, an RN focusing on infection control, emergency preparedness and staff education; and family medicine physician, Dr. Jason Huikko. Then, the Upper Sioux Community’s chief of police Christopher Lee explains their inoculation process.
The next segment features Hoksida Blacklance, a lead singer from the group Midnite Express. Blacklance was interviewed for a project by Pioneer PBS’s Tanner Peterson, highlighting what traditional song and drum means to four different Native artists.
Finally, Pioneer PBS’s new president and general manager Shari Lamke tells viewers about her career in public media in the latest installment of “The View From Here.”
Viewers with story ideas and issues they would like to see discussed on Compass are encouraged to contact Pioneer PBS via email at yourtv@pioneer.org or call the station at 1-800-726-3178.
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