A nonprofit journalism
website produced by:

James Napoli

James grew up with itinerant bohemians who traveled to festivals along the East Coast in a rusty Winnebago. His checkered past includes stints archiving sounds at Cornell's Lab of Ornithology, teaching science at an alternative school in Oregon, studying ethnomusicology at Columbia, raising sheep in Vermont, running a rare bookshop and founding a webzine for young rural creatives. A freelance photographer, radio producer and event organizer, James is passionate about storytelling, community building and public media. Find him on Twitter @jamesnapoIi or Instagram @james.napoli.

Portrait of shaggy-haired local man with arms folded, wearing a cap, in front of pine trees

Collage of four portraits of older men and women looking at the camera and smiling. Life, elders, Rewire, PBS

4 Life Lessons I Learned From Our Elders

When a health scare triggered an existential crisis, I turned to wise elders for their advice on how to live a good life.

Illustration of a colorful open book with birds flying out of the pages

7 Poets You Need to Know

Meet the young writers and performers who are changing the face of American poetry.

Illustration of a man having a video conference call with his parents, who appear together on a computer screen

How to Help Your Parents Plan for Aging

What you need to know about preparing for the future, from advance directives to aging in place.

Photograph of two young people on a bench outdoors, one man sitting and holding a flower and one woman standing with her arms spread in front of a tree

4 Lessons in Adulting From the Hosts of ‘Adult ISH’ Podcast

‘Millzennials’ Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner share their favorite advice on growing up.

Photo of people with hands in the air and faces blurred by motion, standing in front of a church

Behind the Scenes of ‘The Black Church’

A conversation with series producer Stacey L. Holman.

Illustration of two face silhouettes torn apart and facing away from each other while speaking

In a Time of Deep Divides, Can We Find Common Ground?

Reconciliation may not be possible, but we can still make space for productive dialogue with the other side.

Two National Guard members stand in front of a fence surrounding the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

How We Got Here: Making Sense of the Siege

A selection of readings, podcasts and documentaries help explain what led to the insurrection at the Capitol.

Illustration of anxious woman looking at phone surrounded by negative energy

How to Establish a Healthy Media Diet

Overwhelmed by bad news? Try this mindful approach to media consumption.

Collage of four headshots of young people

Finding Humor in Dark Times

What these comedy professionals learned about mental health in 2020.

Illustration of hand reaching down from sky with a coin to deposit into a city. concept of investing in urban development.

'There’s Power in Where You Place Your Money'

If you value racial equity, sustainability and economic justice, consider these non-traditional banking options.

Multi-ethnic group of people raising glasses sitting at beautiful dinner table celebrating Christmas with friends and family

Despite COVID Risks, Some Young Folks Still Plan to Gather for the Holidays

The safest bet is to stay home. For many, that's not so simple.

Fall warming pumpkin cream soup with croutons and seeds on board over rustic wooden background, copy space, wide composition. Autumn vegetarian, vegan, healthy comfort food concept. Rewire PBS Living Comfort Foods

9 Comfort Foods to Keep Your Spirits High

Try these seasonal favorites from notable young chefs, food writers and culinary podcasters.

Are you here? So are we!

For a better life and a brighter future

A nonprofit journalism website produced by

©2021 Twin Cities Public Television.Privacy Policy Terms of Use