The Late Debate with Jack and Ben
By Jack Tomczak and Benjamin Kruse
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Podcast Description
Minnesota's Political Post-Game Show with Jack Tomczak and Benjamin Kruse
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2012-05-10 - Guests: Rep. Branden Petersen and Nascar Kelly | Jack and Ben talk to Rep. Branden Petersen and Nascar Kelly about the end of the legislative session, Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, handling critics when they become bullies, and heartfelt goodbyes at the end of Chapter One for the Late Debate. | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-05-09 - Guests: Andy Aplikoswki and Michael Wilson | Jack and Ben tell guests Andy Aplikoswki and Michael Wilson why they quit from their radio station. Also, Amy Klobuchar on Facebook passwords, Ron Paul at the Republican state convention, celebrities threating to leave the country, Obama supporting same-sex marraige, the Vikings stadium conference committee "meeting", Michele Bachmann's Swiss citizenship, and hard hits in football and hockey. | 5/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit2012-05-08 - Guest: Erin Haust | Jack, Ben, and guest Erin Haust watch the Minnesota Senate debate the Vikings stadium bill while talking about Dick Lugar, the Wisconsin recall primary, Greek Nazis, and Minnesota's U.S. Senate Race. Warning: There's not much of it, but there is swearing. | 5/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit2012-05-07 - Going Rogue | Jack Tomczak makes his triumphant return to the Late Debate the same night the Late Debate is no longer airing on broadcast radio. Jack and Ben converse in their secret undisclosed bunker about the House Vikings stadium vote, the Senate bonding bill vote, superhero movies, and more. Warning: some explicit language. | 5/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-05-04 - Roundtable: Andy Aplikowski, Michael Wilson, Walter Hudson, Timothy McShane, and Leana Linder | Ben, guest host Andy Aplikowski, and a roundtable of Michael Wilson, Walter Hudson, Timothy McShane, and Leana Linder discuss the end of the legislative session, the Vikings stadium bill, racetracks, Native American gaming, the Republican state convention, and more. | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-05-03 - Roundtable: Bridget Sutton, Dianna Eyeball, Larry Colson, Vaughn Juares, Bridget Smith, and Sarah Janecek | Ben and Guest Host Bridget Sutton with a roundtable of Dianna Eyeball, Larry Colson, Vaughn Juares, and Bridget Smith start with Vikings stadium talk. Then Sarah Janecek calls in to discuss the Amy Senser case. Also, fathers' rights, U.S. Senate races, the Republican state convention, and politically advantageous surnames. | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-05-02 - Guests: Reps Branden Petersen and Keith Downey | Ben and Guest House Rep Branden Petersen talk to Rep Keith Downey about the end of the legislative session, the Taxes Omnibus Bill, the Vikings stadium bills, bonding bills, the Kurt Bills campaign, running for State Senate, and organizing for the 2012 election. | 5/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-05-01 - Guests: Joe Arwood and Marianne Stebbins | Ben and Guest Host Joe Arwood talk to Ron Paul Minnesota Campaign Chair Marianne Stebbins on the future of the liberty movement in Minnesota without Ron Paul. Also, a roofless Vikings stadium, a taxes omnibus bill, and door-knocking campaigns. | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-30 - Guests: Brad Johnson, Sen John Howe, John Spry PhD, and Rep Branden Petersen | With the legislative session dragging into may without a bonding bill, a tax omnibus bill, or a resolution to the Vikings stadium fight, Ben and Guest Host Brad Carlson talk to State Sen. John Howe, Dr. John Spry, and State Rep. Branden Petersen about the final days of negotiations. | 4/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-29 - Roundtable: Jack Rogers, Tim Price, Joe Salmon, Brad Johnson, and David Seitz | Ben and guest host Jack Rogers talk about the MnGOP, the party's BPOUs, and the future of organizing conservatives in a roundtable with Tim Price, Joe Salmon, Brad Johnson, and David Seitz. | 4/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-26 - Mitch Berg, Corey Sax, Andy Aplikowski, Derek Brigham, Nancy LaRoche, and Brad Carlson | Ben and Mitch Berg question Corey Sax about the posibility of Ron Paul supporters voting for Mitt Romney in November. In the second hour, we hold a roundtable with True North bloggers Andy Aplikowski, Derek Brigham, Nancy LaRoche, and Brad Carlson to discuss the future of the Minnesota Republican Party. | 4/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-25 - Cindy Pugh, Sen Michelle Benson, Sen Gretchen Hoffman, and Jennifer DeJournett | Ben and Guest Host Jennifer DeJournett talk to Southwest Metro Tea Partier Cindy Pugh about her run for the Minnesota House, State Senator Michelle Benson about public employee contract negotiations, and State Senator Gretchen Hoffman about the Vikings stadium bill and her two years in the Minnesota State Senate. | 4/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-24 - Guests: John Kysylyczyn, Sen Roger Chamberlain, and Nascar Kelly | Ben and Nascar Kelly talk to John Kysylyczyn who tells us about his time as Mayor of Roseville, discovering scandal and corruption, and becoming Chair of the CD4 Republicans. In the second hour, State Senator Roger Chamberlain calls in to explain the backroom magic being used to resurrect the Vikings stadium bills. | 4/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-23 - Guests: Dan Severson and Andy Aplikowski | Ben and Guest Host Andy Aplikowski talk to U.S. Senate candidate Dan Severson in the first hour, and discuss the progress of Vikings stadium bills in the House and Senate in the second hour. | 4/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-22 - Roundtable: Brad Carlson, Andy Aplikowski, Nancy LaRouche, Harry Niska, and Heather Linville | Ben and Guest Host Brad Carlson welcome Andy Aplikowski, Nancy LaRouche, Harry Niska, and Heather Linville to the Sunday Roundtable to talk about the 23 ballots of CD1's incomplete endorsement race, Ron Paul winning 20 of 24 CD national delegates, the NFL commissioner coming to Minnesota to lobby for a stadium, and building woodsheds with stolen materials. | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-20 - Special: HD52B Late Debate US Senate Debate | Dan Severson, Pete Hegseth, and Kurt Bills take questions from moderators Jack Tomczak and Kelly Fenton at HD52B's U.S. Senate Debate | 4/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-19 - Guest: Erik Radtke | CD2 Chair candidate Mark Westpfahl joins us to talk about the second district and the Dan Severson campaign. Also, French elections, Capitol renovations, RU-486, corporate welfare, and chimpanzees. | 4/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-18 - Guest: Mark Westpfahl | CD2 Chair candidate Mark Westpfahl joins us to talk about the second district and the future of political organizing. Also, the NFL gets involved in the Vikings Stadium push. | 4/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-17 - Guests: John Gilmore and Corey Sax | We continue the discussion of Ron Paul and his delegates with John Gilmore and Corey Sax. | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-16 - Guests: Marianne Stebbins and Norann Dillon | We talk about Ron Paul delegates, tenure versus merit, and the future of the MnGOP with Ron Paul Minnesota Campaign Chair Marianne Stebbins and Norann Dillon of the Republican Liberty Caucus. | 4/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-15 - Momtable: Dianna Eyeball, Nascar Kelly, Kelly Fenton, Jennifer Niska, and Jennifer DeJournett | After Hilary Rosen said that Ann Romney hasn't worked as a mother, we invited five conservative mothers – Dianna Eyeball, Nascar Kelly, MnGOP Deputy Chair Kelly Fenton, CD6 Chair Jennifer Niska, and Jennifer DeJournett – to explain how hard moms work and how to attract women to the conservative cause. Also, congressional district conventions, Ron Paul delegates, U.S. Senate forums, voter ID, and a Top Nine list. | 4/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-14 - First Anniversary Party | Jack and Ben host their First Anniversary Party at the Blue Fox in Arden Hills where they hand out the first annual Late Debate Radiophonic Excellence Awards. | 4/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-12 - Guest: Stephen Thompson | CD6 Republican candidate Stephen Thompson tells us about his primary run against Rep. Michele Bachmann. Also, geodesic domes, voter ID doppelgängers, communists, guns in court, and sausage rockets. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-11 - Guests: Pete Hegseth and Gary Gross | In the first hour, U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hegseth joins us in studio to discuss why he got in the race and why he thinks Amy Klobuchar is beatable. In the second hour, Gary Gross, Dr. Saffari, Occupiers, and Best Buy. | 4/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-10 - Guest: Bill Glahn | Late Debate Energy Tsar Bill Glahn stops in to talk about Obama's War on Coal and how Kansas is the new North Dakota. Also, BPOU constitutions, Michele Bachmann pumping gas, and Santorum pulling out. | 4/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-09 - Guests: Steve Hensley and Harry Niska | While suffering through technical difficulties, we interview podcaster Steve Hensley about his political interviews and Harry Niska on the courts knocking down Governor Dayton's child-care unionization scheme. Also, at the halfway point, Jack tells his story about being attacked on Twitter by a staffer from Mark Dayton's office. | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-08 - Roundtable: Bridget Sutton, Brad Carlson, Leane Linder, and Neeho | Our Easter Sunday Roundtable of Bridget Sutton, Brad Carlson, Leana Linder, and Neeho talk about the Masters, the War on Women, Wisconsin stories, the first Twins series, Gingrich and Romney making peace, hunting wolves, child-care unionization, and congressional district convention. | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-05 - Guests: Rep Pat Garofalo and Dianna Eyeball | With Dianna Eyeball third-wheeling, we talk to Rep. Pat Garofalo about Governor Dayton vetoing the GOP plan to repay the education shift. Also, french words. | 4/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-04 - First Anniversary Spectacular - Guests: Speaker Kurt Zellers and Becky Alery | To celebrate our first anniversary on the air, we welcome Late Debabe Becky Alery into the studio for the first time and take a call from our first guest ever, Speaker Kurt Zellers. Also, we play the best clips of the first year and present the First Annual Late Debate Awards, the Laters. | 4/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-03 - Guests: Allen Quist, Gary Gross, and Branden Petersen | We start with a phone call from CD1 candidate Allen Quist to talk about Tim Walz's vote for ObamaCare and Cap-and-Trade. We also talk to Gary Gross about the possible funding schemes for a Vikings stadium, and take the show after midnight to field a post-vote phone call from Rep. Branden Petersen after the Minnesota House passed the final version of the Voter ID Constitutional Amendment. Also, bureaucracies, drunk driving, April Fools, Ron Carey, BPOU conventions, and defending other people's mistakes. | 4/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-02 - Walter Hudson, Eva Ng, Donald Allen, and Cameron Holley | Walter Hudson, Eva Ng, Donald Allen, and Cameron Holley join us for a roundtable to talk about race in America, the Treyvon Martin case, and how prejudice and ignorance influences political debates. | 4/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-04-01 - Roundtable: Aaron Klemz, Tommy Johnson, Steve Timmer, and Tony Petrangelo | Our Sunday Roundtable of Aaron Klemz, Tommy Johnson, Steve Timmer, and Tony Petrangelo talks about the Supreme Court and ObamaCare, Treyvon Martin and gun ownership, the weekend's legislative endorsement battles, whether the MnGOP can pay their rent, Agenda 21 and smart growth, Michael Brodkorb and Minnesota Democrats Exposed, and much more. | 4/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-29 - Guests: Jason Burkey, Dale Carpenter, and John Spry, Ph.D. | First up, actor Jason Burkey talks about his new hit film October Baby. Then, University of Minnesota Law Professor Dale Carpenter discusses gay marriage and the constitution. Finally, the show's Senior Economist John Spry shares a new health care freedom constitutional amendment and the hubris of a proposed single-payer health insurance economic impact study. | 3/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-28 - Guests: Jennifer Niska and Andy Aplikowski | In Bachmann's district, Jennifer Niska is running to be MnGOP CD6 Chair and Andy Aplikowski is running to be MnGOP CD6 Deputy Chair. We sit down with them to learn what they have already done for the district and the party and what future plans they have for the district to win elections in November. Also, give Andy the vetting of this life. | 3/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-27 - SD31 Republican Endorsement Debate - Sens Benson and Jungbauer | In advance of their Saturday endorsement face-off, State Senators Michelle Benson and Mike Jungbauer join us in studio to talk about legislating, Right to Work, future government reforms, what it's like to run against an incumbent, and their top project next session if they win. | 3/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-26 - Guests: David Watkins and Harry Niska | After learning about a home schooling conference from David Watkins of MACHE, Late Debate Special Counsel Harry Niska explains how the Supreme Court will determine the constitutionality of ObamaCare and it's individual mandate. Also, pump protests, electric cars, the Met Council, Facebook passwords, and Twitter influence. | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-25 - Roundtable: Sean Nienow, Erin Haust, Nascar Kelly, Brad Carlson, Bruce Miller, Neeho | Our Sunday Roundtable starts with phone calls from Sen. Sean Nienow who talks about new interest in HMO auditing and Erin Haust who shares some outstanding snark from Obama-mocking tweets. Then, our panel of Nascar Kelly, Brad Carlson, Bruce Miller, and Neil Lynch talk about the weekend's BPOU endorsements, Michele Bachmann, Chip Cravaack, Tarryl Clark, and corporate welfare. | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-22 - Guests: Donna D'Errico and Joe Arwood | First, Baywatch star Donna D'Errico tells us about being a conservative in Hollywood and her endorsement of Ron Paul. Then, state house candidate Joe Arwood talks to us about transportation, education, and Minnesota's toxic business climate. Also, Right to Work in the Minnesota House, Voter ID in the Minnesota Senate, and, after midnight, a conversation about abortion. | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-21 - Guests: Rep Tim Sanders and Tim Price | We start with Rep. Tim Sanders who lets us know about his night on the Minnesota House floor debating the Voter ID constitutional amendment and Wednesday's work on tax and jobs omnibus bills. Later, we talk to Tim Price about how ObamaCare will negatively impact medical device manufacturers and American jobs. | 3/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-20 - Guest: Pat Anderson | As the Minnesota House debates the Voter ID Constitutional Amendment, MnGOP Committeewoman Pat Anderson joins us to talk about how Minnesota assigns delegates to the Republican National Convention, U of M hockey, recounts, oncology regulation, the 7th Congressional District, the 4th Congressional District, BPOU endorsement conventions, and much more. | 3/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-19 - Guest: Lynne Torgerson | Republican CD5 Candidate Lynne Torgerson sits with us to discuss her run for Congress, ObamaCare, Keith Ellison, radical Islam, and cutting federal spending. Also, an ethics complaint, Racino's death, Toro in Iowa, Perry and Quist in the 1st, and China's desire for wild carp. | 3/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-18 - Roundtable: Gatz, DeJournett, Holsten, Rogers, and Price | Our Sunday roundtable of Laura Gatz, Jennifer DeJournett, Marjorie Holsten, Jack Rogers, and Tim Price discuss the weekend's BPOU conventions, Dave Senjem saying Right to Work legislation was on life support, Michael Brodkorb's legal circus, calling ObamaCare "ObamaCare", and flags. | 3/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-15 - Guests: Kurt Bills and Nascar Kelly | With Hug Nugget in the studio, we talk with Rep. Kurt Bills about his run for the U.S. Senate, how to teach economics to high school students, and what can be done to fix the mess the Congress has got us in. In the second hour, Nascar Kelly third-wheels our conversation about Michael Brodkorb's fishing expedition, Pat Garofalo's rant, and photos with the Governor. | 3/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-14 - Guests: Brandon Carmack and Cory Merrifield | In the first hour, we talk to Brandon Carmack who is running for the 64B House seat in Saint Paul. In the second hour, Cory Merrifield gives us an update on why the Vikings stadium bill stalled. Also, a Brodkorb/Koch confirmation, the federal government overturning state Voter ID laws, and the absurdity of racism. | 3/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-13 - Peter Vessenes | Peter Vessenes from American Citizens for Economic Freedom talks to us in studio about how the government tries to control the six American economies, how to achieve energy autonomy, and how the Fed got so strong. Later, Bud Grant, Rick Nolan, Southwest Corridor, and electronic band bandy. | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-12 - Guest: Martha Weaver | After we talk to Martha Weaver about her State Senate endorsement run against Rep. Branden Petersen, we discuss the Right to Work protests at the State Capitol, Twitter fights with liberals, and Sen. Gerlach's retirement announcement. | 3/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-11 - Roundtable: Dillon, Hudson, Hall, and Brigham | Norann Dillon, Walter Hudson, Eric Hall, and Derek Brigham convene a roundtable to discuss Right to Work legislation, bonding bills, Kurt Bills, Mary Franson, the Council on Foreign Relations, a Bachmann opponent, and campaigns past. | 3/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-08 - CD2 Roundtable | A group of leaders from CD2 - Terry McCall, Mark Westpfahl, Erik Radtke, Ryan Love, and Ted Trenzeluk - talk about how redistricting has changed their district and what they expect in the upcoming elections. | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-07 - Guests: Rep Branden Petersen and Paul Bolin | Rep. Branden Petersen talks to us about his run for State Senate and reforming seniority-based teacher firings. Later, Paul Bolin talks about running for endorsement against David FitzSimmons. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-06 - Super Tuesday Results - Guest: Rep Matt Dean | While we wait for results from the Super Tuesday Ohio Primary, we interview Minnesota House Majority Leader Matt Dean about his decision to run in an endorsement contest in his new district, the state of Reform 2.0, and Governor Dayton's vetoes. | 3/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-05 - Guests: Michael Holler and Chris Kumpula | In the first hour, we call Michael Holler to talk about his book "The Constitution Made Easy". In the second hour, we have Chris Kumpula in studio to talk about his run for State House in new district 30A. Throughout the show, we discuss the sick e-mails Rep. Fransen has received over the weekend, Betty McCollum's objection to the Stillwater Bridge and global population growth, Kathy Tingelstad resigning from the Anoka-Hennepin School Board, Dayton vetoing the Castle Doctrine, and more. | 3/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-04 - Roundtable: Hegseth, Eyeball, Carlson, Colson, Eull, and Rothman | After an interview with U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hegseth, we hold a roundtable with Diana Eyeball, Brad Carlson, Larry Colson, and Kelly Eull discussing entitlements, Rush Limbaugh, and more. We also talk to Andrew Rothman about the "Stand Your Ground" bill. | 3/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-03-01 - Guests: Adam Baldwin, Erin Haust, John Gilmore, Michael Wilson, Vaughn Juares, Bridget Sutton, Laura Gatz | In the first hour, we discuss the stunning death of conservative citizen journalist Andrew Breitbart with actor Adam Baldwin, journalist Erin Haust, activist John Gilmore, and filmmaker Michael Wilson. In the second hour, we talk about how social media will impact the 2012 election with Vaughn Juares, Bridget Sutton, and Laura Gatz. | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-29 - Guest: John Spry, Ph.D. | Late Debate Senior Economist Dr. John Spry helped us understand the state budget forecast and the DFL plan to penalize job creation with a job tax. Also, defining taxes as a necessary evil. | 2/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-28 - Guests: Sen Michelle Benson and Gary Gross | State Senator Michelle Benson braved the icy roads to tell us in studio about her endorsement battle with Mike Jungbauer and the bills she has worked to pass at the Capitol. Later, Gary Gross calls in to explain how electronic pull tabs could impact local hockey organizations and what hand Native American Casinos have to do with it. | 2/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-27 - Guests: Bryan Björnson and Mike Jungbauer | After Bryan Björnson gives us a Constitution Convention reading list, State Senator Mike Jungbauer answers tough questions about the controversial statements he made last week regarding the endorsement process in the new SD31. | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-26 - Roundtable: Gatz, Talkette, Colson, and Carlson | After a phone call from Rich Neumeister to talk about state bills with privacy issues, we hold our Sunday Roundtable with Laura Gatz, Nascar Kelly, Larry Colson, and Brad Carlson. We talk about redistricting fallout, BPOU conventions, and how to run for public office. | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-23 - Scott Schulte, Sen Sean Nienow, and Dave Feinwachs | After Coon Rapids Councilman Scott Schulte informs us about a new law to prevent gas station drive-offs in his city, State Senator Sean Nienow and Dave Feinwachs open our eyes to the "Enron-style accounting" of HMOs in Minnesota. | 2/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-22 - Guests: Dan Severson and Sen Dave Thompson | In the first hour, Dan Severson gives an update on his race for the U.S. Senate. In the second hour, State Senator Dave Thompson gives the common sense reasons to pass Right to Work laws. | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-21 - Redistricting Special | As we review the new legislative maps for the 2012 election, Sens. Michelle Benson and Mike Jungbauer and Reps. Peggy Scott and Branden Petersen break how they're going to handle being redistricted against each other. | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-20 - Guest: Rep Mary Franson | Rep. Mary Franson sits in studio to discuss vaccinations, ObamaCare, the Fair Tax, redistricting, and more. Ben was late because of the snow, so this episode is shorter than usual. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-19 - Roundtable: Eyeball, Linville, Mulvaney, and Linder | Diana Eyeball, Heather Linville, Maggie Mulvaney, and Leana Linder talk about CPAC, school lunches, the U.S. Senate race, Santorum, and Ron Paul. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-16 - Guest: Gregg Peppin | Gregg Peppin talks about the upcoming Redistricting Day and his new venture NewMapMN.com. Then, we get a call from Rep. Pat Garofalo on the House trying to stop seniority based firing in schools. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-15 - Guest: Rep Glenn Gruenhagen and Kevin Petersen | In the first hour, we talk to Rep Glenn Gruenhagen and former homosexual Kevin Petersen about the marriage amandment. In the second hour, we attempt to understand Governor Dayton's erratic State of the State speech. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-14 - Guest: Dan Hall | First, State Senator Dan Hall discusses free speech on the floor of Minnesota's Upper House. Then, we read some news, including Vikings staying for 2012, the Draft Pete movement, $47 campaign literature, and flags. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-13 - Guests: Bill Glahn, Gary Gross, and Jamie Denton | First, Late Debate Energy Tsar Bill Glahn lets us know about the money spent in Minnesota on environmental activism. Then, Gary Gross calls in to report on voter fraud in Minnesota. Finally, Jamie Delton warns us about a new state Internet tax introduced by a Republican. We also discuss a proposed cigarette tax hike from two Rochester Republicans. | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-12 - Roundtable: Bridget Sutton, Anne Neu, Jack Rogers, and Benjamin Dally | Bridget Sutton, Anne Neu, Jack Rogers, and Benjamin Dally join our Sunday Roundtable to discuss ObamaCare's impact on religious organizations, No Child Left Behind waivers, the Maine caucuses, and Whitney Houston. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-09 - Guests: Joe Arwood and Diana Eyeball | Joe Arwood stops in to give us an update on his U.S. Senate campaign and to explain the difference between freedom and liberty. Also, Diana Eyeball calls in from D.C. to let us know what's happening at CPAC. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-08 - Guests: Ron Rosenbaum and Kent Kaiser, Ph.D. | With our broadcast laptop broken, Ron Rosenbaum lets us know how it is in the radio business and gives his opinions on the presidential candidates. Then, Kent Kaiser tells us the difference between caucuses and primaries and why he's glad Minnesota uses caucuses. Also, transit train cost overruns and the Fighting Sioux. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-07 - Minnesota Caucuses, Guest: Jon Potter | Before we get to the exciting Minnesota Caucus results, Jon Potter from the Fan Freedom Project calls in to tell us about restrictive online sports tickets. For the rest of the program, we take your phone calls to hear how your caucus night went and what Rick Santorum's victories mean for the future of the presidential race. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-06 - Rep. Phil Gingrey and Chris Fields | First, Congressman Phil Gingrey from Georgia tells us why he's supporting Newt Gingrich. Second, Chris Fields explains why he's running to take on Rep. Keith Ellison in the Fifth Congressional District. Also, another Bachmann departure, mining the Moon, betting on candidates, and predictions about Minnesota's caucuses. | 2/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-04 - Roundtable: Derek Brigham, Nancy LaRoche, Brian Mason, and Sheila Kihne | We held a special Saturday Roundtable so Sheila Kihne could make it to our studio. She joined Derek Brigham, Nancy LaRoche, and Brian Mason to talk about the remaining presidential candidates, entitlement programs. elections, and love. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-02 - Guests: Andy Aplikowski and TRUNC | Jeri Taylor-Swade and Laurel Fee of Las Vegas give us an update on the weekend's Nevada caucuses. Also, Andy Aplikowski is angry about dirty "kitchen sink" tactics in the Republican presidential race. | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-02-01 - Guests: Dane Smith and John Spry, Ph.D. | Dane Smith of Growth and Justice debates Dr. John Spry of St. Thomas over the economy, taxes, and spending. Later, we discuss Mitt Romney getting glitterbombed in Eagan. | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-31 - Florida Primary Results, Patricia Sullivan, and Gary Gross | We review the results of the Florida Primary with Patricia Sullivan of the Florida Tea Party Network. Then, we learn about plagiarism in a Saint Cloud Times op-ed from Gary Gross. Also, Super PACs, voter fraud, Zamboni DWIs, and pedestrian coordinators. | 1/31/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-30 - Guests: Pat Shortridge and Torin Kelly | In the first hour, MnGOP Chairman Pat Shortridge gives us an update on the Party's fundraising and February 7th caucus preparations. In the second hour, Torin Kelly of the Taxpayers League explains the need for unapologetically conservative candidates. We also discuss the Senate rejecting Ellen Anderson at the PUC, Michael Brodkorb hiring counsel, and campaign fundraising technology. | 1/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-29 - Roundtable: Haust, Speed, Miller, and Kelly | Erin Haust, Speed Gibson, Gary Miller, and Nascar Kelly sit at our roundtable to discuss state constitutional amendments, the Florida primary, and the best candidate to beat Obama. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-26 - Book Club: The 5000 Year Leap | Todd Kruse, Mary Amlaw, Bruce Miller, and Sharon Neukircher discuss the book "The 5000 Year Leap" by W. Cleon Skousen. | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-25 - Guests: Andrew Campanella and Nascar Kelly | We start with a phone call with Andrew Campanella with the Alliance for School Choice. Then Nascar Kelly joins us to third-wheel the news of Bachmann's reelection campaign and Dayton's stadium meeting with Zygi Wilf. Also, Ben tells the story of how his car died in the morning before it was murdered in the afternoon. | 1/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-24 - Guests: Sen. Michelle Benson and Rep. Peggy Scott | At the start of the 2012 State Legislative Session, we invite Sen. Michelle Benson and Rep. Peggy Scott to talk about what they plan on doing in the upcoming months to make Minnesota better. Later, we talk about the State of the Union and why Apple builds overseas. | 1/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-23 - Guests: Tom Coulter, Rep. Kelby Woodard, Rep. Kurt Daudt | In the first hour, Rep. Kelby Woodard and Tom Coulter discuss School Choice Week and the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. In the second hour, Rep. Kurt Daudt joins Rep. Woodard to talk about what they will bring to the new legislative session including welfare reform, and commercial property tax reform. | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-22 - Roundtable: School Choice | We start with a challenge from U.S. Senate candidate Anthony Hernandez to hold a debate with the other Senate candidates in every congressional district. Then, our roundtable panel of Marjorie Holsten, Craig Westover, Larry Colson, and David Watkins initiate School Choice Week by discussing vouchers, home schooling, and government's roll in education. | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-19 - Guest: Speaker Kurt Zellers and Harry Niska | In the first hour, Speaker Kurt Zellers calls in to let us know about Reform 2.0 and the upcoming legislative session. In the second hour, Late Debate special counselor Harry Niska discusses his Amicus Brief to fight the unionization of independent child-care workers. | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-18 - Guests: Sheriff Richard Mack and John Augustine | In the first hour, we call Sheriff Richard Mack to discuss whether peace officers are enforcing the constitution or thier orders. Then, John Augustine from the Legislative Evaluation Association tells us what bills from 2011 went into creating their scorecard. In the second hour, we complain about Mark Dayton's stadium indecision, the SOPA-PIPA online blackouts, and the sensitive sands hills in the way of the Keystone XL pipeline. | 1/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-17 - Guest: Andrew Reinhardt | State House Candidate Andrew Reinhardt talks to us in studio about the ridiculous subsidies that rail transit needs to survive, how government will slowly control more of our freedom, and Buffalo soft drinks. | 1/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-16 - Guests: Sen. Roger Chamberlain and Erik Radtke | State Senator Roger Chamberlain joins us in studio to discuss his new leadership position, what he thinks of Governor Dayton's recent proposals, and how he thinks the new session will progress. In the second hour, Erik Radtke third-wheels as we ponder the state of the presidential race, Bridget Sutton's U.S. Senate viability, and Steve Sviggum's new Senate job. | 1/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-15 - Roundtable: Fleming, Gatz, Eull, and Pusateri | As Jack seethes in the wake of a Packer playoff loss, Dorothy Fleming, Laura Gatz, Kelly Eull, and Leo Pusateri talk about Huntsman dropping out, the quest for the mushy middle, Stephen Colbert's attack ad, state universities, Newsweek, and Klobuchar. | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-12 - Guests: Cedric Scofield and Heather Linville | Cedric Scofield from Minnesota NRA talks to us about the progress of firearms legislation at the State Capitol. Then Heather Linville third-wheels as we argue about voter fraud and pathetic jobs proposals. | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-11 - Guests: Rep. Chip Cravaack, Craig Westover, and Michelle Minton | We start with Michelle Minton of the Competitive Enterprise Institute who lets us know about the regulation of caffeinated alcoholic drinks like Four Loko. At the 18-minute mark, we have a long conversation with Congressman Chip Cravaack about jobs in the Iron Range, TSA reform for the military, and the future of the federal budget. In the second hour, we welcome Craig Westover into the studio to discuss the roll of the MnGOP and how to tame its platform. | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-10 - Guests: Sarah Walker, Mike Franklin, and Jacquelyn America | In the first hour, Sarah Walker and Mike Franklin from the Coalition for Impartial Justice explain why the believe the Quie Amendment would be a good change for Minnesota judicial elections. In the second hour, Jacquelyn America reports possible voter fraud in the Senate District 59 special election that Republican candidate Ben Schwanke lost. | 1/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-09 - Guests: David Schumacher, Bob Tatreau, and Gary Gross | In the first hour, David Schumacher and Bob Tatreau inform us of how the Quie Amendment would change how judges in Minnesota get their jobs. In the second hour, Gary Gross makes us aware of an anti-Voter ID in Saint Cloud on Thursday. | 1/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-08 - Roundtable: Haust, Brigham, LaRoche, and Roulet | Our Sunday Roundtable welcomes Erin Haust, Derek Brigham, Nancy LaRoche, and Chuck Roulet to talk about Tim Tebow's OT win, the Iowa Caucuses, Bachmann's drop out, Santorum's chances, Ron Paul's supporters, Diane Sawyer's diction, John Williams' bullying, and Ben Schwanke's state senate run. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-05 - Guests: Mary Amlaw, Jack Rogers, and Bridget Sutton | Mary Amlaw and Jack Rogers from the North Metro Tea Party Patriots and school board member Bridget Sutton sit together to talk about how the Tea Party is different from the Republican Party, who Minnesota Tea Partiers might support with Bachmann out of the race, and Amy Klobuchar's questionable legislative history. | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-04 - Guests: John Berlau, Ryan Rhodes, and Andy Aplikowski | First, John Berlau from the Competitive Enterprise Institute explains President Obama's surprise recess appointment. Then, Iowa Tea Partier Ryan Rhodes talks about Michele Bachmann coming in sixth place at the Caucus and where the Tea Party could now go for leadership. Finally, Andy Aplikowski shares his opinions about Bachmann's future, the race for Minnesota's sixth Congressional district, and if there's a power vacuum in Minnesota politics. | 1/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-03 - Iowa Caucus Results, Rhonda Sivarajah, and Brad Carlson | After a quick congratulatory interview with Anoka County Chair Rhonda Sivarajah, we break down the Iowa Caucus results and speeches with Brad Carlson as they happen. To kill time waiting until past 1 am for the winner, we talk about dreaming your infant daughter is a lizard, starring in a Super Bowl ad along side Brett Favre, and solving the Vikings stadium problem. | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-02 - Guests: Randy Gilbert and Ben Golnik | Former mayor of Long Lake Randy Gilbert joined us to talk about overcoming the MnGOP debt and if he'd consider becoming the Party's Secretary-Treasurer. In the second hour, Ben Golnik makes his prediction on the Iowa Caucus and answers questions about his time as executive director of the MnGOP. | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012-01-01 - Roundtable: Gatz, Gilmore, Niska, and Holman | Laura Gatz, John Gilmore, Harry Niska, and Dennis Holman ring in the new year discussing the year in review, Pat Shortridge's election, David Sturrock's resignation, Party fundraising, judicial reform, and if it will be Romney or Santorum in Iowa. Also, we lose control of the show about halfway in when Joey Gerdin calls us to destroy our blossoming radio careers with one word. | 1/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-29 - Guest: Mark Westpfahl | Mark Westpfahl called in to give us a recap of the HD39B MnGOP Chair Candidate Forum he co-moderated with Jack Tomczak. Later we talk about the MnGOP's possible $2 million of debt and the Bachmann campaign losing yet another staffer in Iowa. | 12/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-29 - SPECIAL - HD39B MnGOP Chair Candidate Forum | Jack Tomczak and Mark Westpfahl co-moderate the HD39B MnGOP Chair Candidate Forum with candidates Todd McIntyre, Terry McCall, and Pat Shortridge. | 12/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-28 - Guest: Sen Mike Jungbauer | Sen. Mike Jungbauer joins us to share what he wants to get out of the 2012 legislative session. Also, Bachmann loses supporters as Santorum bubbles up the polls. | 12/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-27 - Guest: Todd McIntyre | We start with MnGOP Chair candidate Todd McIntyre to learn about his effort to attract the Olympics to Minnesota. We also talk about the election of Dave Senjem to Senate Majority Leader and what we did for Christmas. | 12/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-22 - Guests: Pat Shortridge, Terry McCall, and Dena Espenscheid | We welcome two candidates running to become the MnGOP's Chair. The program begins with our interview with Pat Shortridge. Terry McCall's interview starts at the 52 minute mark. Also, Dena Espenscheid of the Tea Party Review asks us about our radio show and why we're in politics. Finally, we talk about family Christmas traditions. | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-21 - Guests: Hollee Saville and Jennifer DeJournett | In the first hour, we talk with child care provider Hollee Saville about Governor Dayton's plan to force unionization on independent businesspeople. In the second hour, we have Jennifer DeJournett in to react to the Amy Koch scandal and to explain what she's looking for in a MnGOP State Chair. | 12/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-20 - Education Roundtable | Teachers Mark Westpfahl, Erik Leist, and Jennifer Carlson join progressive "Two Putt" Tommy Johnson to talk about educating in Minnesota including grading standards, No Child Left Behind, teacher pay, alternative licensure, and technology in the classroom. | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-19 - Guest: Rod Grams | Former U.S. Senator Rod Grams joins us in studio to discuss the Republican candidates for president and to tell some great stories about his life in broadcasting, in D.C., and on the campaign trail. | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-18 - Roundtable: Aplikowski Talkette Eyeball Stevenson Kaczynski | We start with an interview with 22-year-old political video researcher Andrew Kaczynski and learn how he's making big waves in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. 17 minutes in, with a roundtable of Andy Aplikowski, Nascar Kelly, Diana Eyeball, and Caitlyn Stenerson, we start breaking down the Amy Koch scandal to understand what it will mean for the future of the MnGOP. Also, coincidentally, Michael Brodkorb no longer has a job. | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-15 - Final Iowa Debate | After discussing Amy Koch stepping down as Senate Majority Leader, we break down the final debate in Iowa before the January 3rd caucus. | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-14 - Guest: Kelly Fenton | Kelly Fenton calls into give an update on her work as Interim MnGOP Chair and to prepare us for the December 31st State Central meeting in Saint Cloud. In the second hour, we talk about Tom Emmer losing his job at Hamline. Also: Christmas parties, lost car keys, Rogaine, and grad students. | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-13 - Guest: Walter Hudson | Walter Hudson, Chair of the North Star Tea Party Patriots and Communications Director for Dan Severson, sits down with us to talk Tea Party vs. Occupy, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, and Severson's Senate run. Also, Trump, pizza, and beer. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-12 - Guests: Deborah Lane and Brandon Sawalich | In the first hour, Deborah Lane of the Abigail Adams Project tells us about her organization's constitutional candidate surveys. In the second hour, MnGOP Chair candidate Brandon Sawalich calls to tell us why he wants to lead Minnesota's Republican Party. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-11 - Roundtable: Derek Brigham, Jeff Rosenberg, Aaron Klemz, Heather Linville, and Jamie Delton | Regular guest Derek Brigham joins Democrats Jeff Rosenberg and Aaron Klemz along with conservative newcomers Heather Linville and Jamie Delton to talk about the Vikings, MnGOP Leadership, the ABC Presidential Debate, and progressive and regressive taxes. | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-08 - Guests: Jason Adkins, Jake Loesch, and Senator Kruse | In the first hour, we talk about the marriage amendment with Jason Adkins from Minnesotans for Marriage and Jake Loesch from Minnesotans United for All Families. In the second hour, Senator Benjamin Kruse gives us news about his work to fight off asian carp from the Mississippi River. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-07 - Guest: David Strom | David Strom joins us to talk about lawmaking, roads vs. rails, technology, and the race for MnGOP Deputy Chair. | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-06 - Guest: Bill Glahn | Late Debate Energy Tsar Bill Glahn joins us to talk about GreenStep Cities, the EPA, coal plants, fracking, North Dakota oil, the Keystone XL pipeline, and carbon credits. | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-05 - Guests: Jonathan Blake and Mayor Mark Korin | We start with an update from Jonathan Blake of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota on Mark Dayton's failed attempt to unionize independent child care providers. Then we talk with Oak Grove Mayor Mark Korin about how he cut his city's levy by more that 18%, the largest such cut in the state. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-04 - Roundtable: Brodkorb Aplikowski Talkette Dillon Carlson | So much happened at the MnGOP State Central Convention over the weekend that we were forced to do a three hour show with guests Andy Aplikowski, Nascar Kelly, Norann Dillon, and Brad Carlson. In the first hour, Former Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb answers questions about his allegations about Tom Emmer's role with the party's current debt. In the second hour, argue if it's healthy to air the party's feud so publicly and how we should pay a Party Chair. In the third hour, we talk about moving forward and what can be done to improve the conservative movement through the Party. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-12-01 - Guests: Speaker Kurt Zellers and John Spry, Ph.D. | Speaker Kurt Zellers shares how the forecasted $876M state surplus affects Reform 2.0 and Dr John Spry explains why forecasts are always wrong. | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-30 - Redistricting Roundtable | After courts accept redistricting suggestions, including a map from the DFL, we host our second redistricting roundtable with Mike Dean from Common Cause MN, Tony Angelo from MinnDonkey, Mitch Berg from NARN, and Harry Niska from Ramsey. | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-29 - Guests: Star Parker and Two Putt Tommy | Conservative author and activist Star Parker called us from DC to discuss how she became a conservative, the politics of coveting, and our society of envy. We also get a call from liberal Two Putt Tommy with a recap of the CD5 GOP Debate. | 11/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-28 - Guest: Dorothy Fleming | Former MnGOP Deputy Chair Dorothy Fleming shares her stories and opinions about Planned Parenthood, light rail transit, garbage collection, the MnGOP's debt, the State Central Convention, gambling, Michele Bachmann, and unionized daycare. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-27 - Roundtable: FitzSimmons, Carlson, Niska, Radtke, & Eyeball | We return from our Thanksgiving holiday with a 5-person Sunday Roundtable. David FitzSimmons, Brad Carlson, Jennifer Niska, Erik Radtke, and Diana Eyeball talk to us about Gingrich's lead, Romney's strategy, who drops out first, who'll run in the 6th, how independent expenditures should work, and some Emmer campaign armchair quarterbacking. | 11/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-17 - Guest: Day Cari | The independent child care professional that we know as Day Cari shares her non-political opinion on Governor Dayton's desire to unionize the independent child care industry. In the second hour, Jack's three-month-old daughter joins us to talk about the class separation in the Occupy movement, if Jack should buy and iPad, and other filler because we're basically on Thanksgiving vacation already. | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-16 - Guest: Adam Baldwin | Adam Baldwin, star of "Chuck" and "Firefly", called in to let us know what it's like to be a conservative actor in Hollywood. Also, child care unionization, Ron Paul's appeal, and Michele Bachmann's last ditch effort. | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-15 - Guest: Mark Westpfahl | Newly elected Inver Grove Heights school board member Mark Westpfahl joins us to talk about the legal graft of Congress, door-to-door campaigning, Native American college mascots, and the Green Bay Packers staying undefeated. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-13 - Roundtable: DeJournett, Stevens, Jordan, and Miller | We convene a Sunday Roundtable with Jennifer DeJournett, Matthew Stevens, John Jordan, and Bruce Miller to discuss the State Party, the Republican Debates, the Occupy movement, finding local candidates, why we're caucusing before redistricting, and possibly attending DFL caucuses. | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-10 - Guests: Bill Ingebrigtsen and Ben Schwanke | We talked to Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen about why he's against using Legacy Amendment money for a Vikings Stadium. We also talk to Ben Schwanke who's running for Larry Pogemiller's old Senate seat. We finish of the week with a recount of the North Metro TEA Party Meeting, why IP voters don't always swing to the right, and how extended adolescence has impacted government entitlements. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-09 - Guests: Meredith Dake and Brad Carlson | As Brad Carlson third-wheels, we talk with Oklahoma conservative writer and talk radio host Meredith Dake about the CNBC Debate, Rick Perry's forgetfulness, Herman Cain's scandal, the Occupy movement, and MST3K. In the second hour, we talk about Joe Paterno's firing and the entire Penn State child abuse scandal. | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-08 - Guests: Hann, Kahn, Anderson, & Sutton | We had many guests and many topics. We start with Sen. David Hann to talk about questioning federal health care funding. Then we talk to Rep. Phyllis Kahn about public ownership of the Vikings. After that, Pat Anderson calls us to discuss funding a Vikings stadium with gambling revenue. We start the 11 o'clock hour with a call to an Irishman who has come to America to find a job in radio. Then we congratulate Bridget Sutton on her reelection to the Inver Grove Heights school board. | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-07 - Guest: Anthony Hernandez | We welcome U.S. Senate candidate Anthony Hernandez to hear about growing up in Saint Paul with his hispanic-Irish family, his motivations for running for Senate, and how a near-death experience led him to new understanding of life. In the second hour we talk about more Herman Cain allegations, Jesse Ventura, frugal socialists, Phyllis Khan, and the 1923 Green Bay Packers. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-06 - Roundtable: Laura, Brad, Tommy, & Dan | Our Sunday Roundtable contains two liberals: "Two Putt" Tommy and "Teacher Dan" join conservatives Laura Gatz and Brad Carlson. We talk school textbooks, standardized testing, bullying, Herman Cain, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, Richard Nixon, and Rod Stewart. | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-03 - Guest: Andy Aplikowski | Andy Aplikowski third-wheels it with us as we swtich jobs; Jack's in the engineer's chair hitting the buttons, putting us on the air, and playing the sound effects. We talk about David FitzSimmons, Allen Quist, a Vikings Stadium, and more. | 11/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-02 - Guests: Rep Pat Garofalo and Mike Schardin | In the first hour, we get a call from Rep. Pat Garofalo about when school levy referenda should be voted on and what can be done about teachers contracts. In the second hour, Mike Schardin of the Young Professionals of Minnesota talks to us about rail transit and the creative class. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-11-01 - Guest: Dan Severson | U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Severson joins us in studio to talk about flying jets for the Navy, how adversity builds character and wisdom, what is in Amy Klobuchar's record, and what compels someone to run for public office. Throughout the show we are distracted by a bag of day-old Halloween candy. | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-10-31 - Guest: Dr Kent Kaiser | Dr Kent Kaiser of Draw the Line Minnesota joins us to explain why he thinks the process behind Draw the Line's redistricting recommendations and map that were submitted to the courts was flawed. We also discuss Hermain Cain, Occupiers, and camping in the Boundery Waters. | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-10-30 - Roundtable: Talkette, Dillon, Englestad, & Brigham | The Sunday roundtable welcomed Nascar Kelly as Flo from Progressive, Norann Dillon as a horseback rider, Elizabeth Englestad as a high school cheerleader, and Derek Brigham as a devil. We talked about the accusations against Hermain Cain, the viability of Michele Bachmann's campaign, the confusing actions of Governor Dayton, and the Republicans lining up to run against Amy Klobuchar. | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-10-27 - Guest: Kelly Fenton | We started the show with Kelly Fenton, a candidate for Minnesota Republican Party Deputy Chair, who shared her strategy of teaching fundraising tactics to local campaigns. In the second hour, we complain about Alida Messinger's heiress money while the Saint Louis Cardinals win Game 6 of the World Series. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-10-25 - Guest: Joe Arwood | In the first hour, we welcome U.S. Senate candidate Joe Arwood into the studio for a very informative interview about why he's running and how the federal government has made it harder for the little guy to start a business. In the second hour, Ben goes on a deep rant about the motivations behind the Occupy movement and why progressives think corporations and profits are evil. | 10/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-10-24 - Guests: Katie Kieffer and Anne Neu | We start the show with Katie Kieffer who talks to us about mobile homes and insider trading. For the rest of the show, we have Anne Nue, Rep. Cravaack's former campaign manager, to discuss the DFL race in the 8th, the Northern Lights Express train, what is us with Duluth, MEPS, birdhouses, and mullets. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011-10-23 - Roundtable: Niska, Reinhardt, LaRoche, and Dillon | Harry Niska, Andrew Reinhardt, Nancy LaRoche, and Norann Dillon joined our Sunday Roundtable to discuss Bachmann's New Hampshire stunner, trick-or-treating, #OccupyMN, transit, charging stations, stadium negotiations, Racino, and user fees. | 10/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Bill Glahn and Bridget Sutton - Thursday, October 20, 2011 | Late Debate Energy Czar Bill Glahn joined us in the 10 o'clock hour to talk about failed green energy government loans and how you complete a street my removing lanes. At 11pm, Inver Grove Heights School Board Member Bridget Sutton teaches us what parents know about home schooling and early childhood education. | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Jeff Anderson, Elizabeth Engelstad, and Gary Gross - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 | We start with a call from Minnesota Vikings Director of Corporate Communications Jeff Anderson who gives us an update on the quest for a new football stadium. We then talk to Meeker County GOP Chair Elizabeth Engelstad who lets us know about her favorite charity Soles4Souls.org. In the second hour, Gary Gross calls in to let us know about strange school board meetings and questionable accounting in Sauk Rapids. | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Derek Brigham - Tuesday, October 18, 2011 | Derek Brigham joins us as our third wheel to discuss the Western Republican CNN Debate, the race for MnGOP Deputy Chair, the campaign to control the state senate, and what a federal consumption tax would mean for taxpayers. | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Sheriff Rich Stanek - Monday, October 17, 2011 | Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek calls in to let us know about the public safety angle of the #OccupyMN protests in Minneapolis and to let us know how the county participates in fighting illegal immigration. In the second hour, we read about race and gender hiring laws on the Central Corridor project, Michele Bachmann's bad month, and if it's possible to get size 12 cowboy boots from a listener. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Rosenberg, Klemz, Strom, and Gatz - Sunday, October 16, 2011 | Liberal bloggers Jeff Rosenberg from MnPublius and Aaron Klemz from The Cucking Stool debate show regulars David Strom and Laura Gatz about the Occupy movement, bailouts, mortgages, Wall Street, corporations, tax rates, unemployment, higher education, tuition, school vouchers, and teachers unions. | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Occupy Roundtable - Thursday, October 13, 2011 | Our friend Nascar Kelly joins Occupiers Cody Cooper and JR to talk about banks, protests, unions. and more. | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Sam Larson - Wednesday, October 12, 2011 | Lino Lakes city council candidate Sam Larson joined us in studio to explain why he felt compeled to run for local government at such a young age. Later, we fact-check Michele Bachmann, review new Iowa polling numbers, read the Met Council opinion of a Arden Hills Vikings stadium, and complain about the blurry line between the DFL and the Alliance for a Better Minnesota. | 10/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Dave Ladd - Tuesday, October 11, 2011 | Ag banking expert Dave Ladd third-wheels it with us to break down the Bloomberg-Washington Post Economy Debate. We also get into entitlements and Mike Parry's run for Minnesota's 1st congressional seat. | 10/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Michael Wilson - Monday, October 10, 2011 | Filmmaker Michael Wilson joins us again in studio to share his experience at the #OccupyMn protest in Minneapolis over the weekend. We also talk about comic book movies, Detroit Lions football, delicious cake, and bouncy houses. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Eull, Brigham, Love, & Eyeball - Sunday, October 9, 2011 | Late Debate newbies Kelly Eull, Ryan Love, and Diana Eyeball join regular Derek Brigham to talk about #OccupyWallStreet, the sudden climb of Herman Cain, and how redistricting will shake out. We also got a phone call from IP treasurer Sally Paulsen who talked about the #OccupyMn events over the weekend. | 10/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Bauman Gross Cooper Depute - Thursday, October 6, 2011 | In the first hour, we talked with Jeff Bauman about Sharia Law and Gary Gross about SCSU shutting down their pilots program. In the second hour, we talked with Cody Cooper and Mary Depute about OccupyMN and OccupyWallStreet to understand the motivations and demands on the "ninety-nine percent". | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Sue Bican on Agenda 21 - Wednesday, October 5, 2011 | Sue Bican from the Mille Lacs Tea Party Patriots informs us about the United Nations' Agenda 21 and how Minnesota groups are following it's recommendations for sustainable development and urban sprawl control. In the second hour, we look back on how the world changed because of the late Steve Jobs. | 10/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Two Putt Tommy Fleming Aplikowski - Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | We're happy to have Democrat "Two Putt" Tommy Johnson on the show to debate show regulars Dorothy Fleming and Andy Aplikowski. In our two hour roundtable, we talk about abortion, religion in politics, climate change, nuclear power, ObamaCare, the Obama Jobs Bill, Hillary Clinton, corporate crime, muckraking, and school choice. | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Bridget Sutton - Monday, October 3, 2011 | The charming and intelligent Bridget Sutton joins us in studio to explain how McCain-Feingold rules led to an experiment in Colorado that put Democrats way ahead of Republicans in the shadowy, deep-pocketed, evil political organizations category. In the second hour, we look at the many confusing demands from the hippies occupying Wall Street and discuss why everybody thinks the protesters are a joke. | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Redistricting Roundtable - Sunday, October 2, 2011 | We devoted our Sunday Roundtable to one subject: redistricting. We welcomed Mike Dean, executive director of Common Cause MN, and Dr Kent Kaiser, member of the citizen's commission of Draw the Line MN to explain what they are doing to affect the state's mapmaking. We also invited radio host Mitch Berg and blogger Gary Gross to question the motives of these outside groups. | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Sarah Janecek - Thursday, September 29, 2011 | Conservative oracle and journalist Sarah Janecek graces us with her wisdom on the Republican presidential race, the faults of Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann, how today compares to the Carter malaise, and what is going on with Governor Dayton. Also, we talk about primary leapfrogging and encouraged out listeners to draw and submit their own redistricting maps. | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Dorothy Fleming and Gary Gross - Wednesday, September 28, 2011 | We welcome Former State Party Deputy Chair Dorothy Fleming in studio who brought a thick stack of topics to opine on, including Rosh Hashanah, affirmative action, the Vikings stadium, the Central Corridor transit line, the Met Council, Michael Moor, ObamaCare, Michele Bachmann, Ron Carey, and so much more. At the end of the show, Gary Gross calls in with an update on redistricting by sharing a Common Cause MN recommendation map that would pit Michele Bachmann and John Kline in a primary. | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Harry Niska and Gary Gross - Tuesday, September 27, 2011 | Third wheel Harry Niska joins us in a conversation about Chris Christie's reluctance to run, Michele Bachmann's path to victory, and why Democrats are down on democracy. In the second hour, Gary Gross calls in to share his take on who funds the political action committees trying to influence Minnesota's redistricting. | 9/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Mark Westpfahl and Phil Cleary - Monday, September 26, 2011 | For our first hour, we welcome Mark Westpfahl in to the studio to talk about his job as a teacher in Saint Paul, his work as a school board member in Inver Grove Heights, and his success as a high school football coach in Wisconsin. In the second hour (55 min in), we have Phil Cleary join us to discuss his encounter with a Black Panther at a UMD multicultural center and the question of race in politics. Because we can't stop talking about how much the race card p**ses us off, we extend the show past midnight (1 hr 46 min in) to get out everything we need to say. | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Gatz, DeJournett, Jordan, and Pusateri - Sunday, September 25, 2011 | Laura Gatz, Jennifer DeJournett, John Jordan, and Leo Pusateri join us for our weekly Sunday roundtable to react to Thursday's debate and how the Florida straw poll effects the future of the Perry, Bachmann, Romney, and Cain campaigns. Also, football, trash collection, and an Iowa Democrat calls in. | 9/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fox News Google Debate Review - Thursday, September 22, 2011 | In our first guestless show ever, we review the just completed Fox News Google Debate including Rick Perry's stance on in-state tuition to the children of illegal aliens, Mitt Romney not calling Obama a socialist, and Michele Bachmann's vaccine anecdote recovery attempt. Also, we look into what may become Rick Perry's version of Solyndra. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Vincent Vernuccio and Erin Haust - Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | We start the show with Vincent Vernuccio from WorkplaceChoice.org who informs us about union boss cronyism and corruption. Later, Erin Haust shares more embarassing scandals from the green technology industry. In the second hour, we talk about why progressives are against progress, how easy it is to make an epic presidential campaign ad, and why "The Big Lebowski" rules and Facebook sucks. | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: David Strom - Tuesday, September 20, 2011 | David Strom joins us again to share from his font of conservative intellectualism. In the first hour we reviewed vaccine mandates and how they affect liberty and the current presidential race. In the second hour, we look at Europe to understand the crisis Greece got itself in and why everyone is looking to Germany and the U.S. to save the day. | 9/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: John Spry, Ph.D. - Monday, September 19, 2011 | Late Debate Senior Economist John Spry, Ph.D., joins us in studio to discuss the lottery's connection to unemployment, Barack Obama's $3 trillion budget plan, and what is meant by "fair share". | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Derek Brigham, Erin Haust, Laura Gatz, and Bridget Sutton - Sunday, September 18, 2011 | Late Debate newbie Bridget Sutton joins roundtable veterans Derek Brigham, Erin Haust, and Laura Gatz to figure out why no one is calling out Amy Klobuchar, how constitutional amendments will effect the 2012 election in Minnesota, how Ron Paul's foreign policy ideas scare voters, and the mess Obama found himself in after a bad week. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Orit Sklar with MyFoodMyChoice.org - Thursday, September 15, 2011 | We start the show with a phone call from Orit Sklar with MyFoodMyChoice.org who tells us about the government's encroachment into what we eat. Later, we discuss the Olive Garden, vaccines, Barry Manilow, daycare, and union dues. Also singing. More singing. | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Sean Nienow, Ben Howe, and Karen Effrem, M.D. - Wednesday, September 14, 2011 | In the first hour, we have State Senator Sean Nienow who explains what he's been doing to establish legal precedent what are recognized as essential programs of government in the event of another state shutdown. In the second hour, Ben Howe of RedState.com debates Dr Karen Effrem over Michele Bachmann's reaction to Rick Perry's HPV vaccine executive order. | 9/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Tom Snell - Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | We start with White Bear Chamber president Tom Snell in studio, who defines what a "liberal Republican" is and why he supported Tom Horner over Tom Emmer in the last election. 37 minutes in, we review the financial meltdown of Ramsey City Councilman David Elvig and question if he's capable of continuing as Financial Committee Chair. We end the show (starting at 1hr 26min) by looking into the Texas vaccine opt-out procedure to see if it passes the liberty test. | 9/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Cory Merrifield - Monday, September 12, 2011 | Cory Merrifield from SaveTheVikes.org calls in to give us an update on the Vikings stadium negotiations and whether he thinks there will be a special session. After that, we breakdown the CNN Tea Party Debate by defining what a Ponzi scheme is, questioning the diffence between other entitlements and Medicare Part D, and whether vaccine shots should be an opt-in program or an opt-out mandate. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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September 11 Roundtable - Sunday, September 11, 2011 | On the tenth anniversary of the September 11th terror, we look back at that horrible day and question how far we've come over the decade. We start with a phone call from Erik Aamoth whose brother died in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. We also call Faisal Gill, a Pakistan-born American who worked at the White House, to discuss radical Islam and how to counteract it. On our panel in studio: Andy Aplikowski, Michael Mannske, and Tim Stout. | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Karin Housley - Thursday, September 8, 2011 | In the middle of the Packers/Saints game, we call Karin Housley who has announced her run for the Minnesota State Senate in the southeast Metro. After the Packers' victory, Nascar Kelly calls into to share her concerns about Rep. John Kriesel's involvement with an AFL-CIO and DFL backed anti-marraige amendment group. | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Bill Gilles of CFACT - Wednesday, September 7, 2011 | CFACT National Director Bill Gilles joins us in studio to explain how a college conservative conservation group was able to expand to universities across the nation. Later, we break down the MSNBC Republican Presidential Debate and ask the question "What is an acceptable flaw?" | 9/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Michael Brodkorb and David FitzSimmons - Tuesday, September 6, 2011 | We return from our Labor Day break with phone calls from Michael Brodkorb and David FitzSimmons who give us recaps of the political activites that occured at the Minnesota State Fair. After that, we get an update about Ben's father's stroke, we question Michele Bachmann latest staff shake-up, and Jack gets quoted in the StarTribune. | 9/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Rhonda Sivarajah - Thursday, September 1, 2011 | We welcome Anoka County Chair Rhonda Sivarajah into the studio where she explains how her board was able to survive a $10 million dollar budget shortfall without raising property taxes. In the second hour, we talk about the drive to build unneeded trains, a possible opponent to Rep. Paulson, and Keith Ellison's faith. | 9/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gun Owners Roundtable: Andrew Rothman, Matt Stevens, Joe and Sarah Isaacs - Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | We invited a panel of gun owners - Andrew Rothman, Matt Stevens, and Joe and Sarah Isaacs - to discuss the state of firearms rights in Minnesota and bordering states, what firearms they like or want, and the many backgrounds of people how love to go to the range. | 8/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Filmmaker Michael Wilson - Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | The director of "Michael Moore Hates America", Michael Wilson, joins us to discuss conservative documentaries, creating campaign ads, and the selling of candidates. We also talk about Penn Jillette, engagements, and inflatable tube men. | 8/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 100 - Guest: Speaker Kurt Zellers - Monday, August 29, 2011 | To commemorate our 100th episode, Speaker Kurt Zellers, our first ever guest, returns to share what he learned on his trade trip to Taiwan, how Reform 2.0 has been developed by asking questions directly to Minnesotans, and how the Late Debate has helped House and Senate members get their message out to their constituents. In the second hour, we look back at our original goals for the show, reminisce about past episodes, and dig into how we became friends in the first place. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Michaud, Wagner, Loesch, and Carlson - Sunday, August 28, 2011 | Youngsters Abby Michaud, Andrew Wagner, Jake Loesch, and Paul Carlson join us at the Minnesota State Fair to explain why they're conservatives, who they would support for president, and how they would run a race against Amy Klobuchar. | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Cory Jensen and Mike Franklin - Thursday, August 25, 2011 | Live from the Minnesota State Fair, we have Cory Jensen in to explain why it's time a Republican represented Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park as we lead up to the SD46 Special Election. Then, Mike Franklin calls in to let us know about a debate in Scott County on how far judicial candidates should be able to go during campaigns. In the last hour, we talk about Sarah Palin's tardiness, Michele Bachmann's desire for control, and how unions are abandoning democrats without abandoning democrats. | 8/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Andy Noble and Rep. Tim Sanders - Wednesday, August 24, 2011 | We start the show by talking with Andy Noble, Chair of the Saint Paul Republican City Committe, who has been the victim of a fake resignation press release by cowardly and obviously phony Shelly Longbeck (or Alicia Dodd, or whatever). Later, Rep. Tim Sanders joins us in studio to discuss Reform 2.0 and talk of a Vikings Stadium special session. Jack and Ben also try to embarrass Ron Carey and ponder Apple without Steve Jobs. | 8/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Andy Post from MDE - Tuesday, August 23, 2011 | Andy Post from Minnesota Democrats Exposed joins us in studio to shed light on the connection between wind farm lobby groups and the Public Utilities Commission, Chip Cravaack's town hall meetings, and Republican presidential hopefuls. In the second hour, we try to get to the bottom of why no presidential candidate has us excited yet and whether any of the current candidates might end up as our VP nominee. | 8/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Walter Hudson and Kent Kaiser, Ph.D. - Monday, August 22, 2011 | After an update from Derek Brigham on Joe Arwood's Senate run announcement, we talk with Walter Hudson of the North Star Tea Party Patriots to see how the Tea Party movement is doing in Minnesota and what more can be done to inspire more people to get involved. In the second hour, Kent Kaiser, Ph.D. from Northwestern College joins us to discuss redistricting, voter ID, and his learned opinion of the Republican presidential field. | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Erin Haust, Derek Brigham, and David Strom - Sunday, August 21, 2011 | Erin Haust, Derek Brigham, and David Strom join us for our Sunday Roundtable where we talk about why the left has lost enthusiasm for Obama, why no Republican candidates have tripped our presidential triggers, and when and where we should get into wars. Also, Ben suffers some technical difficulties at the beginning of the show and has a pretty entertaining meltdown. | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Bill Glahn - Tuesday, August 16, 2011 | Energy expert Bill Glahn joins us to share news about solar panels in Edina, the future of coal power, and what Minnesota can sell to the companies fracking for natural gas. In the second hour, Jack is shockingly honest about how he was terminated from the Bachmann congressional office and what he told Rachel Stassen-Berger about the congresswoman in an interview with the Star Tribune. | 8/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Mary Anne Weninger and Craig Schwartz - Monday, August 15, 2011 | Mary Anne Weninger and Craig Schwartz of the Minnesota Objectivist Association join us in studio to discuss Ayn Rand and the morality of capitalism. In the second hour, we try to talk about Obama's visit to Minnesota, but Jack bums out the show by questioning his political existentialism. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Laura Gatz, Nancy LaRoche, and Jennifer DeJournett - Sunday, August 14, 2011 | Following the Ames Straw Poll, we catch up with three women who were in Iowa for the excitement: Jennifer DeJournett, Nancy LaRoche, and Laura Gatz. We get their opinions of Michele Bachmann's victory, Ron Paul's supporters, Tim Pawlenty's future, Rick Perry's chances, and Sarah Palin's hype. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Andy Aplikowski and David FitzSimmons - Thursday, August 11, 2011 | Special Guest Host Andy Aplikowski joins Ben in studio to provide instant analysis of the just completed Ames Straw Poll Debate. We react to clips of Michele Bachmann, Tim Pawlenty, Mitt Romney, and more to decide who wowed the crowd and who shot themselves in the foot. We also get a phone call from David FitzSimmons who is organizing volunteers in Minnesota to help Michele Bachmann in Iowa this weekend. | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: John Larkin of the 56 Club - Wednesday, August 10, 2011 | John Larkin of the 56 Club sits in studio with us to clear up some misconceptions about the Constitution and what current laws stray away from the Founders' vision. In the second hour, we talk about teachers unions, the Wisconsin recall election, voter fraud, the London riots, and Jon Huntsman pointing out who's not electable. | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Carol LeDoux and Kate Murray - Tuesday, August 9, 2011 | We start the show with a call from Anoka County Commissioner Carol LeDoux who lets us know about the budget battles in local governments. Then we bring House Communication staffer Kate Murray to share her views on the youth vote, women in politics, media distractions, and budget reforms. | 8/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Jeff Johnson and Matt Seaholm - Monday, August 8, 2011 | MnGOP National Committeeman and Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson joins us in studio to discuss trains, Hennepin County, the TEA Party, Amy Klobuchar, the RNC meeting in Tampa, the future of the State House, and night time traffic in Maple Grove. In the second hour, Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin Director Matt Seaholm gives us an update on tomorrow's recall elections, Ben shares his uneducated opinion on the turmoil in the markets, and we read magazine articles about not photographing Michele Bachmann's khaki shorts. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Aplikowski, Brigham, Pusateri, and Anderson - Sunday, August 7, 2011 | Andy Aplikowski, Derek Brigham, Leo Pusateri, and Adam Anderson join us for our Sunday Roundtable to discuss America's credit rating downgrade, the uneasy markets, the effect on Obama's presidency. In the second hour, we talk about gay marriage in the presidential race, Michele Bachmann's Newsweek cover, and Tim Pawlenty's flip-flops on the environment and health care. | 8/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Rep. Steve Drazkowski - Thursday, August 4, 2011 | Rep. Steve Drazkowski calls in to let us know the vast number of government reforms that were in the state budget bill that Gov. Dayton signed into law and gave us a preview of the reforms Republicans are backing next year. In the second hour, we opine over Chip Cravaack's "no" vote on the debt ceiling bill, Mike Parry, Mitt Romney, Marcus Bachmann, and the 512-point Dow drop. Also, Patti LaBelle's "On My Own" and Billy Ocean's "Suddenly". | 8/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: David Strom - Wednesday, August 3, 2011 | David Strom sits in studio with us to chat about snakes, parrots, beetles, carp, the Wall Street Journal, art boards, grants, higher education, progressives, Woodrow Wilson, GDP, the Tea Party, Obama, plows, and zombies. | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: John Spry, Ph.D. and A.J. Kern - Tuesday, August 2, 2011 | After learning about a charitable event for Homes for Heroes in Saint Cloud from A.J. Kern, we talk with Late Debate Senior Economist John Spry, Ph.D. to understand what is in the debt deal that was signed by Obama. We learn about the congressional supercommittee, the senate's budget dodge, and much more frustrating information about our federal spending. | 8/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Harley Schlanger from LaRouchePAC - Monday, August 1, 2011 | In the wake of the House passing the debt ceiling increase, we have Harley Schlanger from LaRouchePAC to explain why he thinks the nation got into this mess in the first place. Then we analyse why certain representatives voted "no" on the bill, what it means to be a Tea Party conservative, and how to turn modivated voters into a party of action. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Haust, Gibson, and Mason - Sunday, July 31, 2011 | As Washington comes to a deal on the debt ceiling, our Sunday Roundtable of Erin Haust, Speed Gibson, and Brian Mason discusses the agreement, where you can cut federal spending, and how you really fix the problems in Congress. We also get an update from Jennifer DeJournett on the Smart Girl Politics presidential straw poll and a call from Dr Karen Effram to explain federal education spending. | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Senator Rod Grams - Thursday, July 28, 2011 | U.S. Senator Rod Grams calls in for an hour to share his views on the federal debt ceiling crisis, what has changed since he left the Congress 11 years ago, how to beat Amy Klobuchar, and who best between the Republican presidential nominees. In the second hour, we dive into the mud to figure out why the Pawlenty-Bachmann battle has got this dirty this early. We also try to eat Milk Duds and talk on the radio at the same time. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Sen. Roger Chamberlain - Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | State Senator Roger Chamberlain sits in studio to share his opinion on why the State Senate works the way it does and what reforms are coming now that a budget has been passed. In the second hour, we talk about special elections in October, Chip Cravaack, early childhood education, Melissa Hortman, and gay barbarian glitter bombs. | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Andrew Reinhardt - Tuesday, July 26, 2011 | Andrew Reinhardt joined us in studio to announce his candidacy against Rep. Melissa Hortman and to share stories of her time in the Minnesota legislature. In the second hour, Andrew breaks down how massive a failure Northstar Commuter Rail has been but that future similar Met Council projects are still on track. | 7/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Marjorie Holsten on Social Studies Standards - Monday, July 25, 2011 | Attorney and Home School Activist Marjorie Holsten joined us in studio to reveal the surprising curriculum standards for Social Studies passed by the legislature. In the second hour, we talk about a state senator's resignation, public radio's funding, Rep. Drazkowski's op-ed, and the Tea Party's second phase. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Roundtable: Aplikowski, Brigham, Gunderson, and Jasmer - Sunday, July 24, 2011 | We invited Andy Aplikowski, Derek Brigham, Kelly "Talkette" Gunderson, and Everett Jasmer to our Sunday Roundtable to get their opinions on how the Shutstorm ended and how the legislative majority could have got a better deal. We also talk about how to run against Amy Klobuchar, Michele Bachmann attacking Tim Pawlenty, and Amy Winehouse. | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Sen. John Howe - Thursday, July 21, 2011 | State Senator John Howe joins us in the studio to shed a light on some of the surprising things he's learned from his first year in office, including a policy that inflates the government payroll by as much as 25%. In the second hour - exhausted from the shutstorm - we talk about football, the NFL lockout, celery, and back pain remedies. | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Speaker Kurt Zellers - Wednesday, July 20, 2011 | Fresh off of passing the budget bills that ended Minnesota's shutdown, Speaker of the State House Kurt Zellers calls in to give us insight into the government reforms that will hopefully make our tax dollars work more efficiantly. In the second hour, we talk about live televised poker, horse racing, buying alcohol, the Metrodome's moldy field, Bachmann's headache headache, and Pawlenty's bit of good news. | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Phil Krinkie and Jennifer DeJournett - Tuesday, July 19, 2011 | As the Minnesota House and Senate pass budget bills throughout the night, we have Taxpayer League president Phil Krinkie in studio to give his opinion of the bills, understand the process of passing and adjusting a state budget, and see if Republican leadership could used other strategies in the negotiation. In the second hour, Jennifer DeJournett calls in with a concern about the budget's education funding shift and it's effect on charter schools. We also talk about Michele Bachmann's migraines and why so many negative stories are being run about her. | 7/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Tony Sutton - Monday, July 18, 2011 | We welcome MnGOP Chair Tony Sutton to learn his beliefs of Mark Dayton's motivations for a shutdown and his opinion on how the budget breakthrough will be seen by voters. In the second hour, we talk about the four budget bills that have resulted from the negotiation, the practice of budgeting beyond the biennium we're responsible for, and how to spin Chip Cravaack's move to New Hampshire. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sunday Roundtable: Laura Gatz, Norann Dillon, and Todd Kruse - Sunday, July 17, 2011 | Our weekend panel - Laura Gatz, Norann Dillon, and Todd Kruse - gives thier opinions about the state budget deal between Dayton and Republican leaders, the absence of legislative transparency, and how the shutdown will end. In the second hour, we talk about education spending, the Vikings stadium, and more. | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Rep. Mike Benson, Michael Brodkorb, Rep. Mary Franson - Thursday, July 14, 2011 | Governor Mark Dayton gave up on his plan for a tax hike, so we have Rep. Mike Benson, Michael Brodkorb, and Rep. Mary Franson call in to explain what's in the budget deal framework, and what lies ahead between completing negotiations and the signing of a budget bill that would end the shutdown. | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Dan McGrath of Minnesota Majority and Pat Anderson - Wednesday, July 13, 2011 | To start, Dan McGrath of Minnesota Majority calls in to let us know about StateShutdown.com and the Shutdown Cost Clock. Then, Pat Anderson calls in from out of the blue to talk about the last time Minnesota's government shut down. In the second hour, we talk about Michele Bachmann and stories about her morality and her faith. | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Sen. Michelle Benson and Speaker Kurt Zellers | State Senator Michelle Benson comes in studio to let us know what it's like to be a freshmen in the Senate and how the shutdown is effecting regular Minnesota citizens. In the second hour, Speaker Kurt Zellers calls in to update us on budget negotiations with Governor Dayton. | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer - Monday, July 11, 2011 | Former Secretary of State and current State Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer sits in studio to share the more specific points of the Republican budget proposal and to explain how raising taxes on millionaires actually loses state revenue. In the second hour, we talk about rock farming, inspirational campaigns, and mailing fake grenades to yourself. | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sunday Roundtable: Andy Aplikowski, Erin Haust, and John Jordan - Sunday, July 10, 2011 | Andy Aplikowski, Erin Haust, and John Jordan join us for our Sunday Roundtable to discuss the shutdown, Republican messaging, light bulbs, Bachmann and Pawlenty in Iowa, and much more. | 7/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Sen. Mike Parry, John Jordan, and Andrew Reinhardt - Thursday, July 7, 2011 | State Senator Mike Parry joins us to explain why he's called on Governor Dayton to resign. In the second hour, we talk with Gary Gross about union meetings, and learn about Brooklyn Park politics, garbage organization, smoking bans, and radio bans from John Jordan and Andrew Reinhardt. | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Rep. Matt Dean - Wednesday, July 6, 2011 | Minnesota House Majority Leader Matt Dean, fresh off his interview with the Rev. Al Sharpton, calls into give us an update on Mark Dayton's new budgets offers, such as a tax increase on cigarettes. In the second hour, we talk about parades, lazy reporting, the eighth Congressional district, and Saint Paul's take on a Vikings stadium. Oh, and Jack give Ben a bag of crap. | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Michael Brodkorb - Tuesday, July 5, 2011 | MnGOP Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb calls in to give his take on the state budget negotiations and Governor Dayton's intentions for the state shutdown. In the 11 o'clock hour, we learn about Arne Carlson's failed run for a condo board, Senator Mike Parry's suggestion for Mark Dayton's future, and Tim Pawlenty's new Iowa ad. | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sunday Roundtable: Brigham, Haust, Niska, LaRoche, Gross - Sunday, July 3, 2011 | We pull five conseratives away from their Independence Day weekend to give a post-mortem of the Minnesota government shutdown and where the state goes from here. The guests: Derek Brigham, Erin Haust, Harry Niska, Nancy LaRoche, and Gary Gross. | 7/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Countdown to Shutdown Live Coverage - Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Not often do current events occur between 10pm and Midnight on a Thursday, but tonight was the final two hours before Dayton shutdown the state of Minnesota. We go live to legislators at the Capitol to learn how close a deal was to getting done and what we can look forward to in the weeks and months ahead. Our guests: Sen. Mike Jungbauer, Rep. Tim Sanders, Sen. Dan Hall, Rep. Branden Petersen, and Speaker Kurt Zellers. | 6/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: John Spry, Ph.D. and Peter Nelson - Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | John Spry, Ph.D. of the University St. Thomas and Peter Nelson of the Center of the American Experiment come in studio to solve Minnesota's fiscal problems. We dissect the Dayton tax plan, the state budget, health care spending, and so much more wonky stuff that John and Peter make really interesting. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Dorothy Fleming - Tuesday, June 28, 2011 | Dorothy Fleming sits with us in studio to have a wonderful conversation about the state budget, and Dayton, and transit, and Ron Carey, and Michele Bachmann, and so much more. | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Joe Salmon - Monday, June 27, 2011 | SD56 Chair Joe Salmon sits down with us to talk about Michele Bachmann and CD6 politics. Then we break down who's effected by the shutdown and look at the DFL candidates running against Chip Cravaack. | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Andy Aplikowski, Derek Brigham, Jennifer DeJournett, and Laura Gatz - Sunday, June 26, 2011 | We host another Sunday Roundtable with Andy Aplikowski, Derek Brigham, Jennifer DeJournett, and Laura Gatz for a two hour talk about Michele Bachmann, Tim Pawlenty, Mark Dayton, and the looming state shutdown. | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: David Strom - Thursday, June 23, 2011 | David Strom, former president of the Taxpayers League, stays in studio for two hours to give us a lesson in conservative intellectualism. We talk about everything from Obama to party politics to Plato to communism to Mark Dayton. | 6/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Rep. Branden Petersen - Wednesday, June 22, 2011 | Rep. Branden Peterson sits down with us to talk about education reform, the state budget, and the Legacy Bill. After that, we read from Rolling Stone to learn their impression of Michele Bachmann, review Pawlenty's first Iowa TV ad, and question the investigation of people thinly connected to political candidates. | 6/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Sen. Mike Jungbauer - Tuesday, June 21, 2011 | Sen. Mike Jungbauer sits down to respond to Don Shelby's accusations on MinnPost about the Senator's credentials and beliefs about climate change. We also continue breaking down the John Gilmore saga, and discuss more about the RightOnline conference. | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Karen Effram, M.D. - Monday, June 20, 2011 | In the first hour, Dr. Karen Effram explains the history of education reforms in federal and state government. In the second hour, we talk about the arrest of John Gilmore, the blurry line between Michele Bachmann's Congressional and political offices, and the expose about Sen. Jungbauer claiming to be a scientist without a bachelor's degree by Don Shelby, who claims to be a journalist even without a bachelor's degree. | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Derek Brigham, Nancy LaRoche, Brian Mason, and Laura Gatz - Sunday, June 19, 2011 | A sparkling roundtable of Minnesota conservatives come in to talk about the RightOnline conference that took place over the weekend, including Michele Bachmann's and Tim Pawlenty's speeches. Thanks to Derek Brigham, Nancy LaRoche, Brian Mason, and Laura Gatz for staying with us two hours. | 6/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Norann Dillon - Wednesday, June 15, 2011 | We have Norann Dillon from the Republican Liberty Caucus sit in for all two hours to talk about the TEA Party, party politics, the state budget, taxes, and education spending. | 6/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: John Spry, Ph.D. - Tuesday, June 14, 2011 | St. Thomas Economics Professor Dr. John Spry sits down with us to drop a knowledge bomb on our brains, explaining that there is a way to make Minnesota's tax code raise more money with smaller rates. Then we continue our analysis of the New Hampshire debate, and Ben declares that he has not ruled out running for Michele Bachmann's congressional seat. | 6/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Erin Haust on Mitt Romney - Monday, June 13, 2011 | Erin Haust joins us in the studio to recap the night's Republican presidential debate on CNN. She also shares her findings on Mitt Romney's business dealings and their connection with climate change and carbon credits. In the second hour, we discuss more about the debates, Michele Bachmann declaring her candidacy for president, and candidates for the (possibly) new open seat in Minnesota's sixth district. | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Andy Aplikowski, Harry Niska, and John Gilmore - Sunday, June 12, 2011 | We open up a roundtable for three guests - Andy Aplikowski, Harry Niska, and John Gilmore - to talk about the state budget, a possible shutdown, and presidential politics. In the second hour, Andy sticks around to talk about the MnGOP, the 6th CD, and the Klobuchar race. | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Rep. Peggy Scott - Thursday, June 9, 2011 | We have State Rep. Peggy Scott in studio to get the mood of the caucus during the ongoing budget negotiations and to learn about her desire to reform family law. This episode is shorter than most due to a Twins game broadcast that ran late. | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Erik Telford for RightOnline - Wednesday, June 8, 2011 | We call Erik Telford of Americans for Prosperity to learn more about the RightOnline conference in Minneapolis on June 17th and 18th. Then we discuss the state budget, streetcars, and Pawlenty's bold tax and spending cuts plan. | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Harley Schlanger and Sen John Howe - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 | We start with Harley Schlanger from LaRouchePAC to talk about reinstating Glass-Steagall. In the second hour, we talk with State Senator John Howe about unpaid MnGOP Party recount debts and solutions to the tax problems in Minnesota. We finish the show with news about budget negotiation setbacks and Michele Bachmann's not-yet-a-campaign campaign. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Gary Gross on MnSCU - Monday, June 6, 2011 | To start, we call Gary Gross to learn about his investigations into MnSCU and higher education spending. Then we talk about the Bachmann-Pawlenty duel, the budget showdown, and the world's most awkward press conference. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Bill Glahn on Energy Policy - Sunday, June 5, 2011 | Bill Glahn, Governor Pawlenty's Director of the Minnesota Office of Energy Security, sits in studio to discuss the insanities of Minnesota energy policy. Then we talk about running for president while pretending to be someone you're not. | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Chuck Roulet - Thursday, June 2, 2011 | We spend all two hours with Chuck Roulet, Minnesota Director of the Republican National Lawyers Association, who tells up about election law and voter fraud. In the second hour, we talk about the governor's mediation plan, the purpose of tax increases, and a possible Pawlenty-Bachmann feud. | 6/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Dave Ladd - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 | We talk for the entire show with agribusiness genius and seasoned policy veteran Dave Ladd of RDL and Associates. We talk about farm bills, ethanol, the presidential race, messaging in campaigns, our Congresspeople, Amy Klobuchar, the state budget, and so much more. | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Mattie Corrao, Americans for Tax Reform - Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | We talk federal spending with Mattie Corrao from Americans for Tax Reform. She tells us about defense budget waste, the debt ceiling, social security, and more. In the second hour, we talk about Dayton's debate pledge on shutdowns, and Michele Bachmann's weekend in New Hampshire. | 5/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: MN College Republican Chairman Ryan Lyk - Thursday, May 26, 2011 | We start the show with Ryan Lyk, Chairman of the Minnesota College Republicans. We talk about his election, conservatives on college campuses, and major issues of the day like voter ID. In the second hour, we analyse the Capitol press corps uncanny ability to regurgitate DFL talking points as fact. | 5/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rep. Jim Abeler - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Rep. Jim Abeler joins us in the studio in the first hour to talk about the state budget and the GOP's attempted health care and insurance reforms, which were vetoed by Governor Dayton. In the second hour, we debate Dayton's motivations and possible end games over this budget battle, then bring up questions about Tim Pawlenty's history of passing big government programs as governor. | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Rep. Mary Franson - Tuesday, May 24, 2011 | We call up Rep. Mary Franson after her opinion piece "Taxing the Rich is Class Warfare" ran online. We continue trying to understand Gov. Dayton's motivation a tax hike and a government shutdown into the 11 o'clock hour. We also talk presidential politics with a breakdown of Michele Bachmann's staffing troubles and Tim Pawlenty's promise of truth-telling. | 5/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: David Carlson, Abdul-Rahman Magba-Kamara, and Rep Tim Sanders - Monday, May 23, 2011 | In the first hour, we talk with David Carlson and Abdul-Rahman Magba-Kamara on the reality show they are trying to start about a security firm run my former millitary members. In the second hour, we get a call from Rep. Tim Sanders to give an update on the state budget. We also talk about principled leaders being described as a "cult", and Tim Pawlenty's official presidential run announcement. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Derek Brigham - Sunday, May 22, 2011 | For the entire two hours we have activist, blogger, and graphic designer Derek Brigham sit down to talk about the 2012 Republican presidential race, state budget bills, the governor, Amy Klobuchar, Bradlee Dean, Ryan Winkler, and so much more. That and Kruse get angry and screams into the microphone a lot. | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Speaker Kurt Zellers, Rep. Peggy Scott, and Kelly Gunderson - Thursday, May 19, 2011 | We start out with updates out of the Minnesota House from Rep. Peggy Scott and Speaker Kurt Zellers about the budget and Dayton's tax hike plan. In the 11 o'clock hour, we have long-time caller, first-time guest Kelly "Talkette" Gunderson for a great conversation on the news of the day. | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Writer Erin Haust, Rep. Tim Sanders, and Sen. Dan Hall - Wednesday, May 18, 2011 | We have conservative writer Erin Haust in for all two hours to discuss light bulbs, socialism, and circumcision. During the show, we get updates from the State Capitol from Rep. Tim Sanders and Sen. Dan Hall on the state of the budget bills DFLers are attempting to delay. | 5/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Rep. Tim Sanders, Sen. Mike Jungbauer, Andrew Rothman, and Jake Barnett - Tuesday, May 17, 2011 | Too much show isn't a real problem, we had a lot of fun tonight with four guests. First up, Jake Barnett of Minnesotans for Limited Government on the Marriage Amendment. Then Tim Sanders calls in to give us a legislative update from the floor of the House. In the second hour, Andrew Rothman urges our listeners to call their state senators to get the Omnibus Gun Bill passed, and Sen. Mike Jungbauer calls from the floor of the Senate to tell us about the pathetic delaying tactics DFL House members were using to keep the budget from getting passed: debating until midnight on if they should debate after midnight. | 5/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Twila Brase, R.N. on Health Freedom - Monday, May 16, 2011 | We call Twila Brase, R.N., president of Citizens' Council for Health Freedom, to discuss Obamacare ramifications and baby DNA warehouses. In the 11 o'clock hour, we read throught the news, including the history of ballot measures, people dropping out of the presidential race, and NASCAR advertising. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Paul Jacob on Ballot Measures - Sunday, May 15, 2011 | Paul Jacob of Citizen in Charge calls in to explain the ballot measure process that Minnesota may face in the 2012 election. Then we take a look and the news by discussing the 2012 U.S. Senate race, Tony Sutton stepping down from CAGE, and Dayton's desire to raise taxes at call costs. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Rep. Tim Sanders - Thursday, May 12, 2011 | In the first hour, we get an update from Rep. Tim Sanders on the status of major issues debated at the State House as we get closer to the end of session. In the second hour, we talk about the Vikings' Superfund site, Sen. Klobuchar's love of "Glee", corporate political donations, and state-owned casinos. | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Mr. Coon Rapids Scott Schulte - Wednesday, May 11, 2011 | For the first 1:20, we talk with Scott Schulte about his work as Coon Rapids Councilman and his upcoming campaign for Anoka County Commissioner. In the 11 o'clock hour, Jack and Ben give a marriage amendment update, bring up hazardous waste evidence at the new Vikings stadium site, and question rumors printed about Tony Sutton. | 5/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Mayor Bob Ramsey and S.L. Mallek - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 | In the first hour, we review the Vikings stadium plan until Ramsey Mayor Bob Ramsey about Northstar, the Taj Mahal, and road construction. In the second hour, we call Libertarian S.L. Mallek to talk about the gay marriage and voter ID ballot initiatives. We finish the show discussing redistricting and Michele Bachmann's future. | 5/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Anoka County Commissioner Robyn West - Monday, April 9, 2011 | In the first hour, we talk with Anoka County Commissioner Robyn West about the $5 million given by the federal government to plan a commuter train line to Duluth. In the second hour, we break into the news with a conversations on gambling revenue and the gay marriage debate. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Anne Thompson Neu - Sunday, May 8, 2011 | Tarryl Clark announced that she's moving to Duluth to run against Rep. Chip Cravaack, so we have Chip's 2010 campaign manager Anne Thompson Neu for her opinions about the 8th District and Cravaack's future. | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Nathan Hansen - Friday, May 6, 2011 | For most of the show, we talk with lawyer and activist Nathan Hansen about the overreach of government, Birthers and Deathers, and Ron Paul's chances in 2012. After that, we talk about the UK rejecting Instant Runoffs, and we read some news. | 5/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Tom Prichard and Dr. Kent Kaiser - Thursday, May 5, 2011 | In the first hour, we discuss a gay marriage amendment with Tom Prichard, president of the Minnesota Family Council. In the second hour, Kent Kaiser calls in to talk about gaming government bids. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Pat Anderson and Sen Julianne Ortman - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 | In the first hour, we ask National Committeewoman Pat Anderson about her job as a lobbyist for a Racino and the controversy that was created when she accepted the job. In the second hour, we learn about a spending cap amendment from Sen. Julianne Ortman. | 5/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Dan Severson - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 | In the first hour we talk with former Secretary of State candidate Dan Severson about Republican community outreach and Senator Amy Klobuchar. In the second hour, we discuss the death of Osama Bin Laden, the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and Liriano's no-hitter. | 5/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Rep. King Banaian and Tim Stout - Monday, May 2, 2011 | In our first hour, we talk with Rep. King Banaian about his bill for zero-based budgeting. In the second hour, we discuss the death of Osama Bin Laden with Tim Stout, former Executive Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: State Senator Kruse and Andy Aplikowski - Friday, April 29, 2011 | In the first hour, State Senator Benjamin Kruse gives us an update of what's happening at the State Capitol and in his district, including a discussion of Asian carp and the Coon Rapids Dam. In the second hour, Andy Aplikowski talks with us about Pat Anderson lobbying for a Racino while she's a GOP National Committeewoman. | 4/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Cory Merrifield on Vikings Stadium - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 | In the first hour we talk about Vikings Stadium legislation with Save the Vikes founder Cory Merrifield. Then in the second hour, Ben Kruse dooms his political career by loudly criticising Ben Golnik's new internet venture TweetMN.com. | 4/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Pat Rosenstiel on National Popular Vote - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 | Our guest, Pat Rosenstiel, explains National Popular Vote as an alternative to our current Winner-Take-All system. In the second hour, we bring up Pat Anderson's appearance of impropriety taking a Racino lobby job two weeks after being elected GOP National Committeewoman. | 4/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Andrew Rothman on Gun Rights - Monday, April 25, 2011 | For the entire two hours we talk with Andrew Rothman of the Minnesota Gun Owners Civil Rights Alliance about gun rights the state. He explains the provisions in Rep. Cornish's HF1467, which would further protect the rights of gun owners. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: John Gilmore - Friday, April 22, 2011 | For the whole two hours we debate with John Gilmore, blogger at MinnesotaConservatives.org, about Jeff Johnson's victory over Tom Emmer, last year's gubernatorial campaign, the definition of "purity" conservatives and "electable" candidates, Michele Bachmann, Amy Klobuchar, and the Tom Emmer's future political career. | 4/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Jennifer Gratz - Thursday, April 21, 2011 | Jennifer Gratz of the American Civil Rights Institute calls in from Sacramento, CA to discuss her Supreme Court case regarding race and gender based admissions and public hiring. Then we talk about initiative and referendum, attacking the families of politicians with crude humor, and lists of influential people. | 4/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Speaker Kurt Zellers - Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | Speaker Kurt Zellers sits down in the studio for the entire two hours to talk about cutting the budget, not raising taxes, using technology to make government run smarter, and how he got started in politics. | 4/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Mike Scholl - Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | Freedom Club Executive Director Mike Scholl discusses LetsFixMinnesota.com, photo ID, and Senator Klobuchar with us. After that, we dissect the appearance of impropriety, staffers writing tell-all books, and GPS-tracked mileage taxes. | 4/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Pat Anderson - Monday, April 18, 2011 | We have newly elected National Committeewoman Pat Anderson in to talk about the cancer radiation moratorium and companies fighting to legislate monopolies. Then we recap Saturday's State Central meeting and explore the battle for the soul of the Republican Party. | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Ben Golnik and Harry Niska - Friday, April 15, 2011 | To start off, we talk with Ben Golnik over the phone for about 7 minutes about the race for National Committeeman tomorrow at State Central. Then we spend the entire two hours with conservative activist, tweeter, and attorney Harry Niska. We talk about the city of Ramsey, getting active politically, the state budget, the electoral college, and more. | 4/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Pamela Punt - Thursday, April 14, 2011 | Our guest is Pamela Punt, candidate for National Committeewoman. We talk about her work in Shakopee, her opinions on civic activism, and her decision to run for this office. After that Jack and Ben talk about October Surprises in April before the podcast recorder cuts out with 10 minutes left in the program. | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Janet Beihoffer - Wednesday, April 13, 2011 | We chat with Janet Beihoffer, candidate for National Committeewoman, about volunteers, data, IBM, and the Republican Party. In the 11 o'clock hour, we get riled up about Duluth politics, the Met Council, and impossible to understand budget numbers. | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Andy Aplikowski - Tuesday, April 12, 2011 | Conservative blogger and activist Andy Aplikowski is our guest for the whole two hours. We talk about the Republican Party of Minnesota, the battles at State Central this weekend, the Repulican presidential race, and more. | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guests: Jeff Johnson and Mitch Berg - Monday, April 11, 2011 | Two guests! In the first hour, we talk with Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson about his run for National Committeeman. In the second hour (52 minute mark) we call Mitch Berg to talk about Greg Copeland's race in SD66. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Everett Jasmer - Friday, April 8, 2011 | We have Everett Jasmer, local conservative activist and monster truck owner, in for two hours to discuss government spending and local issues. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Todd Kruse - Thursday, April 7, 2011 | Todd Kruse sits down with us for two whole hours to talk about government transparency, taxes, Congressional races, and football stadiums. | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Jennifer DeJournett - Wednesday, April 6, 2011 | We talk with Jennifer DeJournett, President of Voices of Conservative Women starting at the 14:30 mark. We also talk about the presidential race including Tim Pawlenty, Michele Bachmann, and Donald Trump. | 4/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Anoka County Commissioner Matt Look - Tuesday, April 5, 2011 | County Commissioner Matt Look joins us in the studio for a conversation about Anoka County, the City of Ramsey, commuter rail, and more. In the 11pm hour we talk about voter ID, a Vikings stadium, ultrasounds, and we get our first listener phone call. | 4/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guest: Speaker Kurt Zellers - Monday, April 4, 2011 | Our interview with Speaker Zellers starts at the 14 minute mark. Bear with us as we work out the technical difficulties of a late night talk radio show. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 275 Episodes |
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