February 2024 TPT Member Magzine

ALMANAC AND MARY LAHAMMER FOR ALMANAC AT THE CAPITOL | PHOTO CREDIT UCHE IROEGBU

Informing Citizens

ALMANAC AND ALMANAC AT THE CAPITOL TPT’s public affairs programs, Almanac and Almanac at the Capitol bring fact-based information, engaging interviews, and in-depth reports to audiences state-wide. Trusted by both policymakers and audiences, the shows provide timely insight into topics such as marijuana legalization, climate change, the budget surplus, inflation, the war in Ukraine, and much more. Explore at tpt.org/ almanac and tpt.org/almanac-at-the-capitol. Almanac 2023 highlights: • Brendan Henehan, Almanac co-creator and long-time producer, received a Governor’s Proclamation following the announcement of his retirement. • Co-host Cathy Wurzer was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame, joining co-host Eric Eskola, who is a 2010 inductee. • Kaomi Lee’s feature on Native American fashion aired nationally on PBS NewsHour . • Mary Lahammer received an Upper Midwest Emmy nomination for her interview with Jesse Ventura. • Kari Kennedy was promoted to Supervising Producer of Almanac .

[ Almanac ] is a testament to…the belief that there is a place for civil discourse, there is a place for discussions of important issues, and there is a place where we can celebrate who we are and where we are at. – GOV. TIM WALZ Legislative Session Coverage On TPT’s statewide MN Channel, viewers in every corner of the state can stay up-to-date with daily coverage of the legislative session. This gavel-to- gavel live programming allows Minnesotans to follow the issues they care about most, while also gaining exposure to a variety of viewpoints. 92% of viewers said the legislative telecast helped them feel more informed about key issues in the state, while 89% reported having a better understanding of the legislative process.

New Season Premiere of Almanac at the Capitol TPT MN Wednesday, February 14, 7 p.m. TPT 2 Wednesday, February 14, 10 p.m.

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