74 Seconds

I produced and co-hosted 74 Seconds, a podcast from MPR News and American Public Media. The podcast won a Peabody Award and the Best Documentary: Gold Award from Third Coast.

On July 6, 2016, the world watched a man die, live on their phones, after a traffic stop in suburban Minnesota. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer, Jeronimo Yanez, who went on trial in Castile’s death. The story sits at the intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America.

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Features for MPR News

At Minnesota Public Radio, I cover everything from corn dogs to affordable housing.

The definitive history of the corn dog (er, Pronto Pup)

One resident’s $6 million, Hail Mary plan to save her mobile home park

When writing about a gay detective felt ‘like I was writing science fiction’

A bookish tour through Obama’s years in the White House

Exceptionally Bad: A Short Story Collection

In 2016, Revolver published my collection of short stories, “Exceptionally Bad.” It’s 30 quick hits of fiction — all 300 words or less. The book is available for sale, and I’ve promised to write a story for everyone who picks up a copy. All you have to do is send me the first line: tracymumf [at] gmail [dot] com.

Aw Jeez: A “Fargo” Recap Podcast

The second season of “Fargo.” Courtesy of FX

I’m a co-creator and co-host of MPR’s “Aw Jeez: A ‘Fargo’ Recap Podcast.” Since 2015, we have provided a behind-the-scenes look at each episode of the “Fargo” television show, interviewing the show’s actors and production talent.

All episodes and written recaps are available here: Aw Jeez.