COLUMN: The Current’s army is 1,000 strong and growing

Seven years in, The Current isn’t just surviving, it’s joining a Pulitzer-prize winning journalism network. Getting there took hard work — ours and yours.

https://thecurrentla.com/2025/column-the-currents-army-is-1000-strong-and-growing/

I listen to KCMP #TheCurrent from #MinnesotaPublicRadio #MPR most weekday mornings.

Anti #EarWorm tool.

I switch to other stations when the morning gals get too chatty (they do that a lot) instead of shutting TFU & playing music.

Right now, the #MNStateFair has them re-arranged, so the morning gals can do their shit during the busiest Fair afternoon times. The 3rd string DJs are covering the morning slot.

THEY ARE BETTER. THEY STFU & play MUSIC.

Sealed, sold, delivered: How blind boxes like Labubu became a viral obsession
The viral blind box craze blends surprise, scarcity and social media to fuel a booming global business — and spark debate about the risks and rewards of mystery-box shopping.
#business #toys #socialmedia #marketing #Radio #TheCurrent
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/blind-boxes-labubus-1.7569787?cmp=rss
Sealed, sold, delivered: How blind boxes like Labubu became a viral obsession
The viral blind box craze blends surprise, scarcity and social media to fuel a booming global business — and spark debate about the risks and rewards of mystery-box shopping.
#business #toys #socialmedia #marketing #Radio #TheCurrent
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/blind-boxes-labubus-1.7569787?cmp=rss
Sealed, sold, delivered: How blind boxes like Labubu became a viral obsession
The viral blind box craze blends surprise, scarcity and social media to fuel a booming global business — and spark debate about the risks and rewards of mystery-box shopping.
#business #toys #socialmedia #marketing #Radio #TheCurrent
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/blind-boxes-labubus-1.7569787?cmp=rss
I find it lightly offensive when I'm listening to an FM radio station, hearing very familiar, very popular songs, only to find it's because the #MinnesotaPublicRadio station #TheCurrent is on a #PledgeDrive. Look, your THING is playing lesser-known stuff. I'm game. But "selling" the unwitting...
No hangovers, home by 9 p.m.: Why some Canadians are choosing daytime parties over nightlife
Parties are typically associated with late nights, but a growing social trend across Canada is shifting the celebration to daylight hours. These events trade alcohol for non-alcoholic options and emphasize joy, connection, and well-being — all set to the beat of great mu...
#party #lifestyle #trend #Canada #Radio #TheCurrent
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/nightlife-for-day-parties-1.7563379?cmp=rss
No hangovers, home by 9 p.m.: Why some Montrealers are choosing daytime parties over nightlife
Parties are typically associated with late nights, but a growing social trend across Canada is shifting the celebration to daylight hours. These events trade alcohol for non-alcoholic options and emphasize joy, connection, and well-being — all set to the beat of great ...
#party #lifestyle #trend #Canada #Radio #TheCurrent
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/nightlife-for-day-parties-1.7563379?cmp=rss