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Minnesota’s think tank hits the airwaves. Unafraid to challenge mainstream narratives, John Hinderaker asks his colleagues and American Experiment Policy Fellows questions from “Is Minnesota’s criminal justice system racist?” to “Will wind and solar energy save the world?” Produced by Center of the American Experiment.

John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows


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    Episode 78 - Tim Walz's *BLEEP* Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 33:30


    In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill STOP THE TAPE on Governor Walz's bleep show. Walz hits the road, traveling to South Carolina and California for Democratic Party conventions—and he brings his new habit of swearing during speeches along for the ride. (We think he's trying to “code talk” again...) Grace and Bill break down some of the most outrageous moments.Later, we reveal brand new, exclusive poll results from American Experiment—including how Minnesotans really feel about giving illegal immigrants free, unlimited healthcare, and which solutions to Minnesota's fraud problem are most popular with voters.And finally, Events Coordinator Jill Sandager joins the show for an exciting announcement you WON'T want to miss!00:00 - Welcome Back!01:53 - Walz's national aspirations leaving MN behind03:19 - "We need to bully the s*** out of Trump"08:05 - To Walz, swearing = authentic?!09:36 - "Doge dweebs"?11:37 - Lies, lies, and more lies19:31 - BREAKING - New Minnesota Polling 24:55 - EXCITING Announcement with Jill Sandager

    Episode 77 - What is GOING ON with Minnesota's Budget?! Ft. Senator Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 37:03


    In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we are joined by Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson. Senator Johnson pulls back the curtain on behind-the-scenes budget negotiations between the House, Senate, and Governor—including some surprising details on how it's all going down.Before that, Grace and Producer Isaac sat down to break down the news of the day.They kick things off by looking at George Floyd Square—how little has changed, even five years after the riots. Then, they turn their attention to yet ANOTHER FBI raid on a Minnesota nonprofit—one that feels all too familiar for anyone who remembers the Feeding Our Future scandal.Next up: public school spending. They dig into recent polling showing Minnesotans are shocked to learn just how much the state spends per student. And finally, some good news: Minnesotans may be escaping California-style EV mandates, thanks to action from the U.S. Senate.Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back!01:15 - A quick MN sports update02:39 - George Floyd square, 5 years later05:53 - The NEXT "Feeding our Future"?!?08:47 - Schools spend HOW MUCH per student?!11:15 - Minnesotans ESCAPE California's EV mandate15:32 - Senator Mark Johnson joins the Pod!

    Episode 76 - Scott Jennings REACTS LIVE to Tim Walz's "CoDe TaLk"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 54:03


    In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we kick things off in the studio, where Grace, Kathryn, and Bill react to Tim Walz's VIRAL clip comparing ICE to the Gestapo during his U of M Law School commencement address.Next, the U of M's Anti-Racism Center is shutting down—and the reason might surprise you.Later, they call out House DFLers for claiming—with a straight face—that they've worked to prevent fraud in Minnesota for YEARS. Just hours later, those same lawmakers voted against a bill designed to help do exactly that.Finally, Grace, Kathryn, and the team are live from Minneapolis at our Annual Dinner Gala, where Scott Jennings of CNN joins the podcast in person. He reacts to clips—including one of Walz claiming he was on the 2024 ticket because he can “code talk.” You won't want to miss Scott's take.Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back!01:52 - Walz: ICE = Gestapo?!?09:22 - U of M "Anti-Racism Center" is CLOSING13:21 - An Update from the Legislature on Budget Negotiations27:31 - LIVE with SCOTT JENNINGS35:06 - Walz : I can "code talk" football and trucks to white guys37:38 - Klobuchar: "Every time Pres. Biden rises to the occasion"42:03 - Jennings on current state of Dem. Party

    Episode 75 - Governor Walz's PARTICIPATION DIPLOMA DELUSION

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 52:14


    In the seventy-fifth episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill dive into Governor Walz's latest round of self-congratulations—this time for handing out what they're calling “participation diplomas.” He's bragging about graduation rates and free meals, while ignoring the fact that half of Minnesota students can't read or do math.Next, an illegal immigrant arrested and held in Hennepin County is drawing national attention, including from the White House. Then, the Senate is at it again—this time pushing to raise taxes on Minnesotans to fund health care for illegal immigrants. You read that right. And finally, Minneapolis wants to hike tourism taxes… to boost tourism. Make it make sense.We finish with David Zimmer, public safety policy fellow, interviewing Sheriff Scott Rose of Dodge County in honor of National Police Week to talk about his podcast, "The Officer Down Memorial Podcast".Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to the American Experiment Podcast so you never miss an episode!00:00 - Welcome Back06:00 - Walz's Delusion11:48 - Illegal immigrant arrested in MN17:33 - Raising taxes to PAY for illegal immigrant's HEALTH CARE?? 18:16 - White Board Guy26:49 - Boost Tourism by....Taxing Tourism...?29:18 - Interview with Sheriff Rose

    Episode 74 - CRINGEWORTHY Nonsense in Minnesota Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 50:51


    In one of the most CRINGEWORTHY Stop the Tapes of all time, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill wince through Democratic MN House Representatives defend their radical ethnic studies agenda (Including Senator Erin Maye Quade saying it is only "controversial" if you are looking to make it "illegal to be black"). THEN the cringe keeps going with the Osseo school board gleefully giving away all their funds to the teachers union. Later, Kathryn and Grace are joined by Senator Kreun to discuss his start in politics and everything going on in the Minnesota Senate!Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - See Grace and Kathryn LIVE04:10 - Sen. Lucero attacking RADICAL Ethnic Studies06:18 - Sen. Cwodzinski, "HERSTORY" 09:49 - Sen. May Quade - "Illegal to be black"?!14:37 - Osseo School Board20:00 - Teacher Union Leader gets "honorary" vote24:14 - Grace and Kathryn talk with Sen. Kreun

    Episode 73 - STOP THE TAPE! The Walz FACADE & Ellison Grilled on FRAUD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 28:56


    In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill are back with another exciting edition of STOP THE TAPE! First, they dive into Governor Walz's State of the State address, where he recycles Democrat talking points while trying to paint a rosy picture of Minnesota—despite a looming $6 billion budget deficit.Then, things get even more interesting as Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies before the House Fraud Committee. But instead of providing clear answers, Ellison comes across as uninformed, gullible, and bewildered, particularly when questioned about his meeting with the masterminds behind a staggering $250 million fraud scheme.Tune in for an unfiltered look at the state of Minnesota politics and be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the American Experiment Podcast to help us grow!00:00 - Welcome back!04:00 - Walz goes anti-Trump in State of the State06:28 - Freedom for illegal immigrant criminals?07:51 - Who's "we"?!10:21 - MN's path of unsustainable spending15:38 - Rep Schultz grills Keith Ellison19:01 - "Going to battle"...with your own clients?!21:03 - The only help they got...NO HELP23:24 - Lying about donations??

    Episode 72 - MN Democrats' Newest Tax Hike OBSESSION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 32:30


    In the seventy-second episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn break down the latest grab at your wallet: a new tax hike proposal from Minnesota Democrats—this time targeting....*checks notes* social media accounts...?Next, the duo talks Tesla vandalism—why government employee vandalizing a random car at 2 in the afternoon on a workday is a perfect encapsulation of where the Left is at.Finally, we bring in a hero community member, someone standing up for common sense in a not-so-common-sense world....and a familiar face to the podcast!Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome back!01:15 - A new Social media tax...05:48 - ...and raising the MN sick tax?10:10 - MN state employee vandalizing Teslas?!18:50 - Special Guest!

    Episode 71 - Stop the Tape! (Dems Pension Palooza edition) feat. Rep. Robbins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 42:24


    In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down for another rendition of STOP THE TAPE!—this time featuring some wild takes from the House Democrats on teacher pensions.Later in the episode, Grace and Kathryn stay on to interview Representative Kristin Robbins (R-37A), who serves as Chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee. They talk all things fraud—and where we as a state can go from here.Be sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the American Experiment Podcast so you never miss an episode!00:00 - Welcome Back!02:27 - Rep Long interrupting Rep Niska calling out MN AG10:14 - Sen. Rassmussen, "How are we going to pay for this?!"13:26 - Sen. Gustafson - teachers in worn out jeans?!15:28 - Taxpayer with the MIC DROP21:37 - Interview with Rep. Robbins!

    Episode 70 - Scott Jennings joins the POD!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 41:05


    In the seventieth episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn kick things off by featuring the top news stories from American Experiment — including one House Democrat who just can't find anything to cut from the state budget.In the second half, John Hinderaker interviews Scott Jennings! Known for his quick comebacks on CNN, Jennings will be the speaker at American Experiment's Annual Dinner Gala on May 17. Be sure to get your tickets here today!Remember to like, comment, share with your friends, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!

    Episode 68 - Is Minnesota Spending its way into FAILURE?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 57:12


    Governor Walz continues to boast about how many Minnesotan kids are on Medicaid, but is that REALLY something to BOAST about?! Later Grace, Bill, and Kathryn react to House DFL members looking for an excuse to RAISE taxes, this time manipulating facts about Medicare funding. After that, Grace and Kathryn bring in Bill Glahn to talk about the latest updates on the Feeding our Future trial, including some NEW guilty pleas and what is next. Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome Back!04:09 - The Exception, not the Rule08:15 - Governor Walz's new habit12:42 - DFLers raising taxes again23:22 - An update on Former Senator Eichorn28:45 - An update on Minnesota's Fraud with Bill Glahn

    Episode 67 - Governor Walz GOES ON TOUR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 31:21


    While Minnesota faces a $6 BILLION budget deficit, half of MN students can't read or do math...Governor Walz goes on tour to call Elon Musk a "South African Nepo-baby" and tout his great Minnesota policies in Republican congressional districts. Later, Grace and Kathryn talk about shutting who ramifications shutting down the Department of Education, and how St. Paul shutting down the last grocery store in its city limits, perfectly encapsulates MN's capitol city. Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome back!02:20 - Walz: '[Musk] is a Nepo-baby"?!07:00 - Walz: 'Hear our primal scream'10:46 - Is shutting down the Dept. of Ed *that* big of a deal??14:36 - MN DFLers purpose $100 million for reparations19:45 - Last St. Paul grocery store shuts down

    Episode 66 - Stop the Tape! Governor Walz's BLAME GAME

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 64:32


    In the 66th episode of the American Experiment Podcast we STOP THE TAPE on Governor Tim Walz's budget press conference to point out the flaws, and blame thrown around. Grace and Bill go through everything you need to know about what Minnesota's Governor said about the state's next budget. Then, we bring in American Experiment Economists John Phelan and Martha Njolomole to discuss what exactly caused this budget deficit of $6 BILLION when a couple years ago we were at a $17 BILLION surplus.Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday at 2pm!

    Episode 65 - MORE MN MADNESS?! Saving Women's Sports + an exciting announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 53:19


    Grace, Kathryn, and Jill cover all the latest in Minnesota MADNESS!! Including the House Democrat's decision to vote against protecting women's sports?! One Democrat Rep going as far as to say it would be "state sanctioned genocide" for only girls to play in girls sports. + An exciting announcement from Jill in the events world, and one you aren't going to want to miss....our annual dinner gala SPEAKER is officially announced and we could not be more excited!!Later, Grace and Kathryn sit down to interview our very own energy policy fellow Sarah Montalbano on her background and expertise on energy policy!Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday at 2pm!00:00 - Welcome back!07:13 - Drum roll please....09:11 - Some of the Speaker's finest work11:43 - "State sanctioned genocide"??22:11 - Recap of the "Save Women's Sports" Rally30:28 - Interview with Sarah Montalbano

    Episode 64 - STOP THE TAPE!! Exposing the Ethnic Studies GASLIGHTING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 55:02


    In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we bring Bill Walsh back to the studio with Grace and Kathryn for the second installment of STOP THE TAPE!! In this chapter, Bill, Grace, and Kathryn break down everything from the Education Policy hearing on repealing the RADICAL ethnic studies mandate, and on protecting girls' sports. You won't want to miss this episode of EXPOSING the gaslighting! We call it all out here on the American Experiment Podcast. LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE, so you can be sure to never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast! New Episodes every Tuesday at 2pm!

    Episode 63 - Land of 10,000 FRAUDS, DEI, and Radical Ethnic Studies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 32:39


    In the 63rd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace is joined by producer Isaac to discuss the latest uptick in the Scandal Tracker, as well as the 139 DEI employees embedded in Minnesota public colleges and universities. Later, John Hinderaker and Katherine Kersten sit down to discuss the upcoming hearing on repealing the radical ethnic studies mandate from the Walz administration. Including, a behind the scenes look at American Experiment's victory in court against the MN Department of Education.Remember to DOWNLOAD, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast! New Episodes every Tuesday at 2!00:00 - Scandal Tracker continues to Rise! 4:28 - DEI Employees in MN State Colleges and Universities 9:32 - John Hinderaker and Katherine Kersten

    Episode 62 - STOP THE TAPE!! Accusations FLY at Capitol!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 43:17


    Accusations are FLYING at the State Capitol!! House Democrats, fresh into their first week back on the job after abandoning Minnesotans, take aim at American Experiment economists testifying about the state budget....only for those accusations to BACK FIRE! Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down to react to all the highlights from the hearing.LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE, and be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY for a new episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Intro00:34 - Introducing Stop the Tape!08:44 - Back and Forth between Economist John Phelan and Rep. Klevorn20:42 - Rep. Moller's remarks27:53 - Rep. Nash calling out logical fallacies 41:34 - Closing Thoughts

    Episode 61 - And now...a word from the Senate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 33:04


    In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast Grace and Kathryn host a very special guest — Senator Jordan Rasmusson! Senator Rasmusson pulls back the curtain on the post-power-sharing Senate, addresses the rampant fraud in Minnesota, and discusses how the state is failing our students and what we can do about it. All that and much more on the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast! New episodes EVERY TUESDAY at 2pm! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode! Check out AmericanExperiment.org for the latest on Minnesota policy and analysis.

    Episode 59 - Minnesota held HOSTAGE?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 63:39


    Minnesota is being held HOSTAGE?! The House Democrats still refuse to show up for work, grinding the work of the entire government to a HALT. Bill Walsh joins Grace and Kathryn to go over all the updates in the House and Senate, including Senator Mitchell voting to keep herself in the Senate. Later Grace and Kathryn read some of your comments from Episode 57. After that John Hinderaker interviews energy experts Debra Struhsacker and Sarah Montalbano on the recent Trump executive orders and their impact on American (and Minnesotan) energy policy!QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do YOU think all the Democrats are doing with their extra time since they aren't showing up to work?? (Wrong answers only...)00:00 - Intro00:38 - Bill Walsh29:19 - Reading Your Comments32:00 - John Hinderaker with Debra and Sarah

    Episode 58 - Speaking with the SPEAKER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 46:21


    In this very special episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn welcome the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Lisa Demuth! They cover everything from the Democrats leaving their constituents out to dry, the trans activist interrupting house proceedings, and some behind the scenes insanity about the new House office building.

    Episode 57 – Sheriff Witt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 46:59


    In this special Thursday episode of the American Experiment Podcast, our public safety policy fellow David Zimmer sits down with Hennepin County Dawanna Witt to discuss what it takes to protect the people of Minnesota's most populous county.

    Episode 56 – It's a MAD House! More Updates from St. Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 29:56


    As the temperature outside drops, the drama in the Capitol HEATS UP! Grace, Kathryn, and President of the American Experiment John Hinderaker break it all down for us in this week's episode of the American Experiment Podcast! From what the absent Democrats plan could possibly be in the future to the chaos of a Senator on trial, we cover it all! QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What bill would YOU pass first if you were a Republican Representative? Let us know in the comments!

    Episode 55 - LIVE from the Capitol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 16:38


    WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED?! You might be asking yourself the same thing after the unprecedented first day of session at the Minnesota State Capitol. With the Democratic caucus BOYCOTTING the Republican majority, Minnesota is faced with a Constitutional crisis. THANKFULLY, our very own Bill Walsh was in the gallery for it all and breaks it all down here on episode 55 of the American Experiment Podcast.

    Feeding our Future UPDATE Webinar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 60:44


    The Big Fish goes on trial! Live from the American Experiment Podcast Studio, Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn give us another update on the latest in the Feeding our Future scandal.

    Episode 54 - The MN House Got Even CRAZIER?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 41:23


    In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast we have two outstanding guests to talk about everything in the Minnesota House (yes, it got EVEN CRAZIER this past week). First, Representative Walter Hudson talks about the Democrats wanting to just not show up for work (and still get paid...), and later James Dickey talks about his case against Governor Walz and the State of Minnesota for BREAKING THE LAW trying to fill a seat before it is even vacant. 

    Episode 53 - What is going on in the Minnesota Legislature?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 43:42


    So many people have been asking, "WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MN LEGISLATURE?!" Here is your answer!Kathryn and Grace sit down with our very own Bill Walsh to talk about all the drama in the Minnesota legislature and what it means going forward. From the House races in 40B (where the winner of the election was found "not eligible to serve" because he didn't reside in his district.) and 54A (where the election was decided by 14 votes when 20 ballots went mysteriously missing), to the MN Senate where one DFLer is set to stand trial. Bill breaks it all down for us on Episode 53 of the American Experiment Podcast.

    Episode 52 - Feeding Our Future 2.0?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 55:30


    In Episode 52 of the American Experiment Podcast, Kathryn and Grace discuss a fire from a homelessness camp that burned down a neighboring home, and if Minnesota has another Feeding Our Future fraud scandal on its hands. Later, John Hinderaker and Economist John Phelan sit down to talk about the brave Minnesotans that fought and died in the Battle of Nashville, honoring the single bloodiest day for Minnesotans in the Civil War, 160 years later.

    Episode 51 - Fines, Lawyers, & Scandals, OH MY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 61:15


    In the fifty-first episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn cover the most recent Anthony Edwards fines, and the Daniel Penny verdict. Later, Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn talk about the two controversial election results in the MN House, and explaining how taxpayers footed the bill for a private lawyer for a State Representative.

    Episode 50 - American Experiment SUES the MN Department of Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 66:42


    In the 50th episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill sit down to discuss the lawsuit AE filed against the MN DOE, what the priorities of the new MN legislature should be, and Minneapolis' newest Mayoral candidate. Later, John Hinderaker interviews Policy Fellow David Zimmer about his latest myth-busting crime report showing Minnesota's offender outcomes are devoid of racial bias. 

    Episode 49 - Welfare, Wicked, & Wacky Spending

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 50:17


    On Episode 49 of the American Experiment Podcast, Economist Martha Njolomole joins Kathryn and Grace on set to discuss her latest piece on welfare spending (be sure to check it out at AmericanExperiment.org). Then, later, Grace interviews Bill Walsh about the annual Golden Turkey award. Be sure to get your votes in by TOMORROW (Nov 27!!)

    Episode 48 – Nuclear Energy & Election Integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 60:51


    In Episode 48 of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn cover everything happening on AmericanExperiment.org including why Minnesota should lift its nuclear energy ban, Dean Phillips' outrageous tweets, and so much more. Later, John Hinderaker sits down with Cleta Mitchell, renowned lawyer now focused on Election Integrity and host of the “Who's Counting?” podcast, for an update on the progress that was made between the 2020 and the 2024 elections.

    Episode 47 - Test Scores, Crime, & MPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 45:59


    In this week's episode, Grace and Kathryn sit down to discuss why Minnesota spends more on education but scores lower than 13 states. Later, Bill Walsh interviews Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of Minnesota Parents Alliance, to recap the wins of over 80 parent-focused school board members across the state.

    Episode 46 – Protesting, Polling, & VOTING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 67:23


    Happy Election Day 2024! In this special episode, Grace and Kathryn talk all things Minnesota election! Bill joins to talk about why you should vote AGAINST the lottery amendment, and then interviews renowned pollster Rob Autry. Rob gives us an inside look at how polling works, how candidates use it, and what we should be paying attention to before the results come in!

    Episode 45 - Brainerd, Michelle, & Mission Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 62:42


    In this week's episode Grace and Kathryn sit down to talk about the latest on the American Experiment website, Kathryn catches Grace up on everything in the Twitter-sphere, and later John Hinderaker joins to interview authors of the "Mission Impossible" paper on renewable energy!

    Episode 44 - Edina Votes, McDonalds, & MEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 40:01


    This week in the American Experiment Podcast Grace and Kathryn talk about votes being left in the open at the  Edina City Hall, Crime *NOT* being at a 50 year low as Governor Walz claimed and Trump's McDonald's visit. Then, John sits down with Catrin to talk about what really goes on during MEA weekend. 

    Episode 43 - Columbus, Crypto, & Rep. Novotny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 48:04


    In this week's episode Kathryn sits down with John to discuss the Columbus Day celebrations (or lack there of), Kamala's crypto pitch, and finishes with David Zimmer talking with MN State Representative Paul Novotny on public safety.

    Episode 42 - Immigration, Space, and Polling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 49:24


    In this episode Grace and Kathryn sit down to discuss the latest events going on in Minnesota and the country, and later Kathryn talks with Bill Walsh about results from the American Experiment election integrity polling that you won't want to miss!

    Episode 41 - DEI, Raising Kids, & Justin Folk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 68:02


    In this episode, Isaac, Grace, and Kathryn sit down to discuss the latest going on in Minnesota, including a recap of the Fall Briefing with Chris Rufo, and the breaking news that there are over 170 DEI employees throughout the MN state agencies….later, John Hinderaker sits down with Justin Folk, the director and producer of the hit film “Am I Racist?” to discuss a behind the scenes look at what it took to bring the movie to life.

    Episode 40 - 6 Most INFAMOUS Laws Passed in MN in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 22:40


    Was pedophilia made a protected class? Did they legalize abortion up to birth? Was there a hate-speech snitch line created? Isaac and policy fellow Bill Glahn sit down to discuss it all.

    False Promises: How "progressive" policies betray young Minnesotans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 68:44


    A shocking 90% of young people in Minnesota expect their generation to be worse off economically than their parents! Why does it feel like everything is out of reach for the next generation? Housing, childcare, energy, health insurance, taxes - you name it, it costs more. Bill Walsh and the American Experiment policy fellows discuss the laws and policies enacted by progressives in St. Paul that have negatively influenced the economic future of young Minnesotans. 

    Episode 39: Chris Rufo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 43:22


    John Hinderaker sits down for a conversation with Chris Rufo for an in depth conversation on DEI, CRT, the state of American education, and Chris' new book, America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything. Check out Chris' substack here: https://christopherrufo.com/subscribe 

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    Episode 38 - Minnesota Parent Toolkit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 17:10


    Bill Walsh and policy fellow Catrin Wigfall sit down to talk about the new Minnesota Parent Toolkit. The Minnesota Parent Toolkit is created by parents, for parents with children in Minnesota schools. You'll find the resources you need to know your rights as a parent so you can play an active role in your child's education. Visit minnesotaparenttoolkit.com to find all the resources discussed by Bill and Catrin. 

    Episode 37: Trump Assassination Attempt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 38:34


    John Hinderaker and David Zimmer sit down to discuss what is on everyone's mind: the Trump assassination attempt. David, who served 33 years in local law enforcement with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, has worked on 3 different Presidential inaugurations. They break down what it takes to protect the President, and what could've gone wrong on July 13th in Butler, PA. 

    FALSE PROMISES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 6:11


    Bill and John sit down and discuss an overview of the 2024 Summer Tour, False Promises: How "progressive" policies betray Minnesota's youth. Coming to a town near you this July, check out americanexperiment.org/events to sign up for a tour stop!

    Episode 36: The Future of Family Child Care in Minnesota with Cyndi Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 46:09


    Bill Walsh and economist Martha Njolomole sit down to discuss the future of Family Child Care in Minnesota with Cyndi Cunningham and how new regulations affect families and children across the state. 

    Episode 35: Land of 10,000 Frauds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 32:36


    Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn sit down to discuss Glahn's latest article at americanexperiment.org, the Scandal Tracker 2024. Featuring a spreadsheet tallying up the loss of money because of fraud in the state.

    Episode 33: Chris Madel on the Defense of Trooper Ryan Londregan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 83:38


    In one of the most consequential wins of the year, Chris Madel successfully defended Trooper Ryan Londregan. Fellow, David Zimmer sits down with the renowned attorney to discuss everything in the case. From who Trooper Londregan is as a person to the aftermath of Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty dropping the charges, and everything in between. 

    Episode 32: Imran Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 42:09


    American Experiment's David Zimmer sits down with renowned attorney Imran Ali for a fascinating conversation. 

    First look at chaotic end to legislative session

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 34:16


    Bill Glahn and Bill Walsh provide a first look at what happened in St. Paul during the latest legislative session. Did Democrats take advantage of their slim majorities to pass more destructive legislation? Did they really let a Senator charged with burglary vote on the final package? What was in the massive 2,800-page omnibus bill passed at the last minute? Which bills didn't make it across the finish line? 

    Uber and Lyft Threaten to Leave Minnesota with Senator Zach Duckworth - Can it be stopped?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 30:57


    American Experiment's John Phelan and Bill Walsh sit down with Senator Zach Duckworth to discuss the possibility of Uber and Lyft leaving the Twin Cities Metro Area - and what can be done to fix it. FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Website: https://www.americanexperiment.org/podcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pmS1e3R0Agwc4f9N5wp3P?si=d9c00d7a37404b32Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-experiment-podcast/id1701435657Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/286ed3de-5be9-43db-8d28-b0ce1f698e26/american-experiment-podcastMore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226809/shareFOLLOW CENTER OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENTWebsite: https://AmericanExperiment.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/MNThinkTankInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnthinktank/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanExperiment

    Religious Liberty is Under Attack in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 19:40


    John Hinderaker sits down with Rep. Harry Niska to discuss the future of religious liberty in the State of Minnesota after religious protections were removed from the Human Rights Act last session.

    A Ticking Time Bomb - Minnesota's Vast and Expanding Welfare System

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 23:41


    The expansion in Minnesota's welfare spending has often exceeded growth in spending for other programs, gradually increasing welfare's proportion of the budget. HHS spending as a share of general funds grew 23 percent between 2000 and 2019, surpassing all other major state spending categories.“If left unaddressed, Minnesota's welfare system is a fiscal time bomb.”

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