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Since its premiere in 1984, Almanac has become a beloved institution among Minnesotans, providing thoughtful analysis and lively discussion of local news and culture. One of the key players behind the scenes of this weekly public affairs show has been Brendan Henehan. He has produced over 1750 Almanac episodes and more statewide political debates than any other Minnesotan. Following over 40 years with Twin Cities PBS (TPT), Henehan has announced that he will retire in May. Almanac’s Producer Brendan Henehan Retiring from Twin Cities PBS
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Since the beginning, Henehan, TPT’s Managing Director of Public Affairs, has led Almanac , creating a space that brings together diverse perspectives to provide depth and context to the issues impacting Minnesotans. Almanac is the longest-running program at TPT and Minnesota’s longest- running statewide public affairs program. Its counterpart, Almanac at the Capitol , which began broadcasting in 2002, is the state’s second longest- running TPT program and public affairs program. Almanac's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its producers, reporters, and staff, who strive to create a space for connection in an increasingly divided world. “[With Almanac ] you have statewide access to an inquisitive audience. We get to be a trusted source of information and a place where people can come to learn and engage in meaningful conversations. When I leave the show, I'm going to miss being a part of that,” Henehan says. Almanac without Henehan is hard to imagine, but as the show looks to the future, it remains committed to being a space where people can come for context and dialogue about Minnesota’s culture and politics – with humorous monologues and history trivia mixed in for good measure. If you value Almanac , donate to TPT in Brendan’s honor! Your gift will help TPT continue to provide trusted public affairs programming that keeps citizens informed and safeguards democracy by providing space for conversations about issues that impact us all. Make a gift in Brendan’s honor at tpt.org/supportalmanac .
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