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Join Kaitlin Haase with the Xerces Society for a conversation with butterfly researcher Simon Doneski, PhD student at UNM studying insect conservation. Simon will share his work on the conservation of butterflies and rare insects throughout the state of New Mexico, including the development of a new public database for these species.

Dr. Amber Gallup, Director of NM's Adult Education Division, discusses the role of adult education in strengthening the state's workforce and a new cash transfer pilot for workers enrolled in Integrated Education & Training programs.

CNN legal commentator and bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin discusses his latest book, “The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy.” President Ford’s pardon just one month after President Nixon’s resignation, while viewed more favorably today than in 1974, continues to be controversial. Toobin takes the position that that how presidents use the power of the pardon reveals “the president’s soul.”

Slow Food Santa Fe's Lissa Johnson and Nina Rosenberg talk with Slow Food USA's new Executive Director, Kris Reid, about her future plans for the organization.

Born in Roswell, New Mexico; Merritt's first encounter with performing, aside from the plays and stories she performed on her own for family, was at the age of seven. A movie called 'Silent Tongue,' by Sam Shepard, came to Roswell to film in the desert surrounding her home town. As a request of her mother's first time position as the on set tutor, Merritt auditioned for Sam Shepard as a featured, recurring, background player. "I wanted to give Merritt an outlet for her strong tendencies toward performance that she showed since, well, pretty much birth," chuckles her mom. "I knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity for her, especially in a small town like Roswell."

Mish and Jim talk with Ian Aarons about owning Endo, a dispensary in New Mexico. How does one compete in a competitive market and what could be done to help grow our cannabis businesses in the state

Access to quality healthcare is a cornerstone of quality of life—but in New Mexico, that access is under threat due to a critical shortage of healthcare workers across the system. In this episode, we explore the scope of the crisis and possible paths forward.Dr. David Gonzales, Chief Medical Officer at CHRISTUS St. Vincent, and Fred Nathan, Executive Director of Think New Mexico join the program to discuss How to Solve New Mexico’s Health Care Worker Shortage, a policy report recently published by Think New Mexico. Together, they highlight the urgency of the issue—from the lack of X-ray technicians and nurses to a statewide physician shortfall—and outline practical, evidence-based solutions aimed at reversing the trend and strengthening New Mexico’s healthcare infrastructure.

Sylvia Ulloa, Executive Director of NM CAFé, talks about the impact of federal policies on families living in border communities.

Dr. Larry Rasmussen, professor emeritus at Union Theological Seminary, discusses with co-hosts Peter Smith and Talitha Arnold when the guardrails of our nation’s democracy are being tested, we should reexamine the life of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, an influential anti-Nazi dissident.

The Nation’s Report Card, published at the end of January, again ranked New Mexico student achievement last among all 50 states with scores trending down. Compounding the problem, Santa Fe Public Schools are now faced with Larry Chavez’ resignation resulting from charges against him of sexual harassment. While the Santa Fe School Board aims to have the position filled by the end of June, the vacancy creates an atmosphere of uncertainty. To learn more about why New Mexico is unable to improve its standing, (unlike Louisiana or Mississippi), and what Chavez’ departure means for Santa Fe students and educators, Forum Host Jim Falk talks with Amanda Aragon, the executive director of New Mexico Kidscan.