Who Gets a Permit To Pollute? Plus, 10 Years of Frogtown Radio and Adrian Younge's Favorite TC Records
Summary
CityCast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson discusses industrial pollution in St. Paul and Minneapolis with Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazard, highlighting the new Frontline Communities Protection Act. The episode celebrates WFNU Frogtown Radio’s 10th anniversary with co-director Katie DeSalle and president Philip Gracia. Finally, musician Adrian Young shares favorite Twin Cities records and critiques AI-generated music ahead of his show at Indeed Brewing.
Topics discussed
Intro: Hosts' radio nostalgia and station history
News roundup: Pollution, history, and local events
Interview with Andrew Hazard on environmental reporting
Historical context of industrial pollution in Twin Cities
Owens Corning violations and the limits of permits
The Frontline Communities Protection Act explained
Listener call-in prompt and break
WFNU 10th anniversary celebration preview
Interview with WFNU co-directors Katie and Philip
How low-power FM radio works in the Twin Cities
The value of radio vs. streaming for music discovery
Community impact and memorable WFNU programs
Details on the WFNU 10-year party
Call to action for other local radio stations
Intro to guest Adrian Young
Adrian Young's impressions of the Twin Cities music scene
Claiming Jack McDuff and Prince's '777-9311' to Minneapolis
Debate: Prince's 'Purple Rain' vs. 'Feel Free'
Adrian Young on AI music and the 'Jazz is Dead' movement
Adrian Young's Big Show and Indeed Brewing collaboration
Outro and preview of next episode
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