Coming at the news of the day from very different perspectives, Adam & Jordana have candid, fun, and sometimes serious conversations about current events along with all the other daily things that impact Minnesotans. Weekday mornings 9a-noon on NewsTalk 8
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It is the LIVE version of Dear Jordana on the WCCO Radio veranda at the Minnesota State Fair including yes, some crowd participation!
Joining Adam and Jordana on the stage at the Minnesota State Fair is Dr. John Abrahams, professor of thermal sciences at the University of St. Thomas - he shares his reaction and thoughts to yesterday's tragedy, what needs to be done to provide change, why certain lakes are unhealthy to swim in , AI in schools, energy cuts and much more!
Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.
For today's Fair Food Faceoff we put Simmer Sparkling Rose up against from Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls up against Frontenac Blanc from the St. Croix Vineyards in Stillwater!
Sean Barnard, like many is a member of the Catholic school community, joins Adam and Jordana to share his perspective of the events from yesterday, the effect it has on the Catholic school community and the reality of safety in our schools!
Minnesota Vikings fans rejoice as the conquering hero, Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen is returning to Minnesota! DJ has that, Travis-Taylor and the latest in the Cracker Barrel debacle for Quick Takes!
After 24 hours, we get reaction from Adam, Jordana and DJ on the tragedy of Wednesday morning and the hours that have followed and what we know now!
Yesterday tragedy struck the city of Minneapolis, the state of Minnesota and the country! We were joined by one of the many parents who joined us to share his story, walking us through the horror of yesterday and ways in which people can help this community!
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Just a few short weeks ago, we lost an inspirational figure for longtime WCCO listeners and many who were familiar with the late father of Paul Douglas, Volker! Paul stops by to visit with Adam and Jordana at the Fair to remember his dad, the use of drones in meteorology, more on this unusual weather in the western part of the US including Phoenix and much more with Paul!
We were pleased to be joined by Butch Whitehead for DAV of Minnesota talking about everything the DAV of Minnesota is doing at the Fair and even outside of the Fair to help honor those who serve and who have previously served for the past 100 years and the many services DAV has to offer to service members!
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For today's Fair Food Faceoff - Adam and Jordana dive into the vegan alternative to fair favorites! We put the Chicken Fried Bacon being featured as the Freaky Fryday food at Herbivorous Butcher facing off against the Jumbo Vegan Corn Dog from Daryl's Dog House!
On Tuesday, veterans everywhere will be honored at the ‘Great Minnesota Get Together” - we invited Randal Dietrich, Executive Director with Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum and Capt. (Ret.) Brooks Berg - they discussed the historic museum and the upcoming massive upgrade to the 40,000 square foot $30 million museum up near Camp Ripley!
High value for Knollwood Mall in Saint Louis Park being sold - DJ gets Jordana and Adam's thoughts on the sale of the mall and malls in 2025 in general. Also, a special drink being sold at Speedway, Free Fair stuff and more with Quick Takes!
There is a lot to get to with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara - he joins us LIVE on the veranda talking about the possibility of the National Guard in Minneapolis, controversy of the mayoral race in Minneapolis, accusations of ICE raids, vehicle break ins, and the need for school resource officers and what he hopes for after Mary Moriarty's term!
We know it is a big debate when it comes to the restaurant industry but what about the ‘Great Minnesota Get Together' when it comes to tipping? Do you tip for your food or drink? That is our Fair Question of the Day!
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We had another four legged guest on the show today - this time it was Herbie, a service dog that along with Falcon Ridge Middle School principal Rebecca Melville and Shannon Moore, counselor at the school as well - they broke down the importance of these service animals in schools - and other environments, how Helping Paws has grown in a bittersweet way since the tragic Hortman murders in June, and much more
Today Adam and Jordana sweetening things up a bit - we put Beignets from Beans & Beignetsvs. Tom Thumb Mini Donuts!
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One of the many organizations present in the audience today was Sarah Peterka with Union Gospel Mission sharing the work they do for those in need of shelter and resources and the heart and mission behind Union Gospel Mission!
DJ has the Monday edition of hard pressing questions for Quick Takes related to nude cruises, tariffs, Carson Wentz and much more!
Is there something you do NOT care about - Adam and Jordana share their picks for ‘We Don't Care' and we let you the listeners and Fair audience chime in as well!
We are off and running (finally) - after some technical issues - we eventually dive into the Minnesota State Fair Question for today! In wake of the news that President Trump is deploying National Guard service members to not just Washington D.C. but there is also now some on the way to Chicago and possibly more cities to come! Which asks the question - would you welcome the National Guard to Minneapolis?
This week, we go on another tour of weird news from Audacy stations across the country.
Never before has a cow been featured on the Adam and Jordana show until today - we talked to said cow (named Jeremiah Smith) and Dylan Tate with 4H talking about not just the cow but what 4H does to bring in suburban kids to learn more about livestock and agriculture!
How well does Adam and Jordana's significant other know each other? We ask the hard pressing questions to get some answers from Mark Green and Jennifer Carter!
Today for the Minnesota State Fair Food Faceoff - we put up a Mango Blonde from Lift Bridge up against the new Minnesota Twins Metrodome IPA from Blackstack Brewing!
We were able to tackle a lot this morning with current Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette including people feeling “safer” in Minneapolis, recovery since the civil unrest of 2020, current state of MPD and does he think the City Council is looking out for the safety of Minneapolis - that and much more with Todd!
DJ has the Quick Takes today including Netflix adding another feature to their platform, Cracker Barrel has lost a lot of stock and much more!
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