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11/15/2025

Today’s Great American Folk Show features an interview with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Jeff Hanna on Night After Night, 60 years in the biz, and the Dirt Band’s farewell tour. Also, roots country singer-songwriter with a punk heart, Rosy Nolan, and host Tom Brosseau spotlights a rare tune from the late great Joe Bussard record collection, which was recently donated—some 15,000 records—to UCSB Library’s Special Research Collections.

Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

11/05/2025

Andy Hedges is caring collector of cowboy poetry and songs, and on this weekend’s show, he’ll recite an oldie written by the Bard of the Yukon, Robert W. Service. Plus, and it’s not too early for this, a gem of a tune called “The Day of the Christmas Ball.” Also, Mandan musician Andra Suchy, singer-songwriter Josh Fortenbery, and indie duo Jack & Daisy.

The Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau. Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

10/25/2025

An eclectic lineup of extraordinary guetsts on today’s Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau. The mystery of faith, the charm of the Midwest, the identity of New Mexico, love, and thoughts on why I tell the story are just some of the sentiments that you’ll hear these gents express in monologue and in song: Max Gomez, David Wilcox, Ross Thorn, Jared Dustin Griffin, and Garett Hendricks.

Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

10/04/2025

Acoustic duo The Prickly Pair put vintage harmonies and songwriting sensibilities front and center into their craft. Their live session is today at 5 PM CT, as well as singer-songwriter and classically rooted musician Remi Goode, Spokane’s very own Raj Saint Paul, and folk-blues infused artist Trevor Hansbury.

The Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau. Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

10/01/2025

Remi Goode is a classically trained musican and alum of the prestigious Tucson Girls Chours. These two aspects of her life have sonically influenced her new album, Things I’ve Said Before, and it’s simply gorgeous. She joins us this weekend on the Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau.

Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

09/16/2025

Marshall Crenshaw talks about why he named his new album after his studio, The Hellhole, and it’s a true pleasure to have this legendary performer on the show. Also, Denison Witmer shares “Shade I’ll Never See”; snowboarder, activist, and musician Greta Gaines graces our program, as well as new music by Ramona and the Holy Smokes and from Minot, 49th Parallel.

The Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau. Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

09/12/2025

Troubadour Grant-Lee Phillips, CJ Lewandowski shares music and last thoughts on bluegrass legend Bobby Osbourne, Twin Cities poet Dessa, Nashville’s bluegrass group East Nash Grass, and Texas singer-songwriter Dallas Burrow.

The Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau. Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

08/18/2025

North Dakota’s own singer-songwriters, Jessie Veeder and Clay Schaeffer sparkle the ether on this weekend’s program. Plus, NYC-based musican, photographer, and avid music listener, Christian Motos; true-crime podcaster and songwriter, Chris Lambert; and from Toronto, the fabulous Rosanne Baker Thornley.

The Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau. Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

08/04/2025

Shelby Means is a Grammy award-winning musican and bass player whose voice harkens back to the bad ol’ days of country and folk. Her live session will leave you wishing for more. (Thankfully, her debut album is available now.) The MoonCats will make room for you at their Americana show, live from Medora, ND. Plus, songwriter and piano man Revere Rivers, and musician Leanne Surace will dive into the roots of a folk song called “I Found a Horseshoe.”

The Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau. Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

07/29/2025

This weekend’s show is an encore from last year, featuring live sessions from the swing trio The Western Flyers, guitar guru Jonny Polonsky, and Utah’s official troubadour, Doug Wintch. Plus, French singer-songwriter Annika Jayne and Emily Walter, the Queen of the West, live from the Harold Schafer Heritage Center in Medora, ND.

The Great American Folk Show with host Tom Brosseau. Download our podcast wherever you get yours and take it wherever you go. Or find Prairie Public on your radio across North Dakota, Saturday at 5 PM CT.

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