We'll explore the history of the Hmong people from their origins in China through their migrations in Southeast Asia, their involvement with our CIA during the Viet Nam War, and eventual settlement in the U.S. Learn about their beliefs and customs, and how both have been altered by living in America. There have been many myths about the Hmong. Here is your chance to be informed about the people who are your neighbors and very often your nurse, medical technician or in St. Paul, the mayor.

Our Congress has had plenty of statesmen, and plenty of scoundrels, with a few fools thrown in. Great compromises, noble laws and personal courage have been part of Congress. So have duels, physical assaults, lies and corruption. Learn the history of this branch of government and what it's like to be a member of Congress. This is an updated version that includes our recent "unusual" legislators.

Harry Truman has come to be regarded by both parties as one of the most honest, hard-working and sensible presidents we’ve ever had. Yet at the end of his term, many people were eager to see him go. Find out about this fun-loving piano player who integrated the Army, saved the White House and made the decision to end World War 2 with the atomic bomb. I think you’ll like him!

Americans were involved in two major gold rushes - in California and in the Klondike area of Canada. Greed was rampant in both places and involved as many con men (and women) as gold seekers. There was little law and order and lots of misery, but also humor and resourcefulness. Come see if you would have had what it took to try and “get me some