Four friends. Different backgrounds.
Coming together to discuss everything from social justice to race to what’s for dinner and everything in between.
Current Podcast
Podcast: Grab Bag Show #2
| Published October 15, 2021 | When there are too many topics to hit, you get a Grab Bag Show! With so much happening, we couldn’t decide on a single topic. So, with a time limit in place, we’ll pick through our grab bag of current events and get through as many as we can. …
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Past Episodes and News
Podcast: Survivor Advocates FTW
| Published October 11, 2021 | Sexual assault survivors Sarah Super and Asma Mohammad came together and worked for four years to eliminate the statute of limitations on reporting sexual violence. They join the Counter Stories crew to talk about their journey as survivors and advocates. If you or someone you know needs help after …
Podcast: Intersection of Media and Trauma
| Published September 24, 2021 | Why is it when a white girl goes missing, every news media outlet is covering it constantly; but when someone from BIPOC communities goes missing, there is little to no coverage? Our guests talk about how this erasure is nothing new and often times prompts trauma in BIPOC communities. …
Podcast: Feeling Minnesotan
| Published September 10, 2021 | Minnesota is known for its abundance of natural outdoor spaces, but not everyone feels safe, knowledgeable or comfortable utilizing these spaces. Camping and fishing are among the most popular outdoor activities of the crew and our special guest, Asha Shoffner, who organizes and leads outings by and for the …
Why Should You Listen?
Counter stories is an extremely valuable podcast for Minnesota. Counter Stories is like “a podcast for the rest of us“ as it discusses Minnesota issues through the lens of people of color and our shared experiences.
But more than a great program for Minnesotans of color, this podcast is valuable for all Minnesotans to get a full understanding of what is happening in our great state and how it is being perceived by all Minnesotans.