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Our commentators - Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn began the conversation about the State of Rural by telling us about their upbringing, political beginnings and why they choose to live in rural Minnesota

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Dig Deep Extra: 2021 and Who To Believe? Where Do You Get Your Information?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 36:50


Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn - our liberal and conservative commentators respectively continue examining the themes of this new year of 2021. This is our podcast only edition of the conversation, a little looser, a little more off the cuff. Send in your comments! Aaron Brown is our liberal commentator and Chuck Marohn is our conservative commentator. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota.

Dig Deep 2021: Is This What Democracy Looks Like? Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 19:44


Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn - our liberal and conservative commentators respectively continue examining the themes of this new year of 2021. Including the idea of democracy. Aaron Brown is our liberal commentator and Chuck Marohn is our conservative commentator. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota.

Dig Deep 2021: What Does the Future Look Like After The Capitol Insurrection?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 19:43


Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn continue this month's conversation on the news of the new year of 2021 including the Capitol insurrection. Aaron Brown is our liberal commentator and Chuck Marohn is our conservative commentator. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota.

Dig Deep: The Beginning of a New Year - Minnesota in 2021 with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 19:28


Dig Deep is a thoughtful conversation from leaders and thinkers in our community - liberal Aaron Brown and conservative Chuck Marohn . This time they talk about Minnesota after the elections. As Chuck puts it, "we're at a stalemate". Minnesota is the only state government divided in the country with a Democratic Governor and House of Representatives and Republican Senate. This isn't new to Minnesota, but what does it mean in these divided times? Can anything get done in the MN Legislative Session in 2021? Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota.

What Happens Next? Chuck Marohn and Aaron Brown on Dig Deep Podcast Only - Looking Ahead

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 26:44


There's a lot of talking about who will win the elections on Tuesday November 3rd. And there's a lot of apprehension about what will happen AFTER the elections. What do you think? How will your community respond? Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Election Special with Dig Deep's Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn pt 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 15:05


With elections on November 3rd, this was the 2nd part of our last conversation with our Dig Deep commentators conservative Chuck Marohn and libera Aaron Brown. Listen in to their perspectives. And then let us know what you think send us an email. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Election Special with Dig Deep's Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn pt 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 34:34


With elections on November 3rd, this was our last conversation with our Dig Deep commentators conservative Chuck Marohn and libera Aaron Brown. Listen in to their perspectives. And then let us know what you think send us an email. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

More from Dig Deep's Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn - Elections, Health Care and More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 39:16


We continue to bring you conversations where people from different ideologies listen and converse with civility. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Dig Deep - Why Do We Believe What We Are Told Others Believe? Election 2020 with Aaron & Chuck

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 34:09


We continue to bring you conversations where people from different ideologies listen and converse with civility. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Dig Deep - MN In The National Narrative of 2020 Election: Aaron Brown & Chuck Marohn

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 18:15


Why is Minnesota and the Iron Range in specific part of the national narrative during the 2020 election? Iron Ranger and liberal commentator Aaron Brown and Brainerd native and conservative commentator Chuck Marohn look into how the media covers the speculation of what voters might do on November 3rd. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Dig Deep with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn - the 2020 Election pt 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 24:27


In the second part of this Dig Deep conversation with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn they continue the conversation about how different the 2020 elections will be. This conversation was taped before the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Tune in next Monday, October 5th from 9-10am for more from Chuck and Aaron about the times we are living in. Email us your thoughts/questions. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Dig Deep with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn - the 2020 Election pt 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 19:48


In the first part of this Dig Deep conversation with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn they have a discussion - talking and LISTENING - about how different the 2020 elections will be. This conversation was taped before the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Tune in next Monday, October 5th from 9-10am for more from Chuck and Aaron about the times we are living in. Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Dig Deep pt. 3: Listening and Talking to Each Other with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 14:31


We continue the conversation on Dig Deep with liberal Aaron Brown and conservative Chuck Marohn . This time, the state of Minnesota when it comes to race, politics and the pandemic. In part 3 of this Dig Deep conversation - we hear more of how Chuck works to actively listen to those who don't share his point of view. Listen to the 1 st part of the conversation here . and the 2nd here . Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Dig Deep pt. 2: Talking and Listening to Each Other "In These Time"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 15:37


In part 2 of this Dig Deep conversation - we hear more of how Chuck works to actively listen to those who don't share his point of view. Listen to the 1 st part of the conversation here . Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world. It features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Can Liberals and Conservatives Talk to Each Other? Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn on Why We Dig Deep

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 19:00


We began Dig Deep in January of 2017 with a conversation about what it means to be rural . Dig Deep is a podcast and radio feature that aims to model some good behavior in our world - a place where a liberal can talk to a conservative and a conservative can talk to a liberal and be not only civil, but actually listen. But here we find ourselves in the election of 2020 with so much animosity between people in the world as we all struggle through a pandemic, racial unrest and candidates and campaigns that are anything but civil. Dig Deep features liberal Aaron Brown - an author, blogger, newspaper columnist, podcaster and instructor at Hibbing Community College from Balsam Township. And Chuck Marohn - CEO and founder of Strong Towns - also an author, podcaster and blogger from Brainerd. Dig Deep is made possible in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Citizens of Minnesota. You can help us keep this funding by taking the yearly survey here!

Dig Deep: Pandemic, Racism & MN Nice with Aaron Brown & Chuck Marohn Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 29:52


I rely on Aaron and Chuck to connect the past with the present in our Dig Deep conversations. Our hope is that listening to this conversation will lead YOU to conversations with the people you care about. Email us your thoughts.

Dig Deep: Pandemic, Racism & MN Nice with Aaron Brown & Chuck Marohn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 24:45


I rely on Aaron and Chuck to connect the past with the present in our Dig Deep conversations. Our hope is that listening to this conversation will lead YOU to conversations with the people you care about. Email us your thoughts.

Dig Deep with Chuck and Aaron on COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 36:33


On our extended hour of the Thursday Morning Show, Heidi Holtan hosts a conversation on Dig Deep with our conservative commentator Chuck Marohn and liberal Aaron Brown. They talk about this time of pandemic and the state of the world. Sign up for the Dig Deep podcast! Life as we know it has turned upside down. KAXE/KBXE is here for you, bringing you important information and local stories, as well as entertaining music and Green Cheese Trivia. This service is only possible because of your support. You can keep vital, trustworthy information flowing to our communities by making a donation at kaxe.org. Thank you!

Podcast Only Dig Deep: Presidential Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 40:30


Recorded on February 4th, politics have changed with Iowa finally declaring a winner, South Carolina and Super Tuesday all past us and the final Democratic frontrunners in the race are Biden and Sanders. Listen to our Dig Deep off-the-cuff political discussion with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn . Sign up for a Dig Deep podcast!

Dig Deep Environmental Regulation pt. 3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 21:36


The final conversation of our Dig Deep series for the month with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn . How should environmental regulations be set up? Sign up for a Dig Deep podcast!

Digging Deep into Environmental Regulation pt 2 with Aaron and Chuck

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 18:44


We continue our Dig Deep conversation with Chuck Marohn and Aaron Brown . They delve into environmental regulation and suggest a need to rehaul our current system. Sign up for a Dig Deep podcast!

Dig Deep: The Origins and Purposes of Environmental Regulation with Aaron and Chuck

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 16:31


This week Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn began the conversation on the backstory of environmental regulations. This stems from the current contentious conversations and political movments concerning copper nickel mining in northern Minnesota. Sign up for a Dig Deep podcast!

Dig Deep Live from the Reif Center - Take a Listen!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 59:55


In December we invited the community for a conversation about what makes our towns strong in northern Minnesota - Aaron and Chuck are leaders in their hometown communities who want to make these places better. Tune in for a thought provoking night of conversation, and let us know what you think could be better about where YOU live!

Podcast Only Dig Deep: More on Impeachment

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 21:56


More on impeachment on Dig Deep with Chuck Marohn and Aaron Brown . Don't forget to join us at the LIVE Dig Deep Community Conversation on Strong Towns at the Reif Center on Tuesday December 10th at 7pm. Along with a Dig Deep conversation the audience will have an opportunity for questions at the end. It's free and open to the public and will be available at a later date on the radio and via the Dig Deep podcast. Chuck Marohn will be speaking about his new book "Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity" and copies will be available for sale at the event.

Dig Deep: Modern Impeachment Part 3 With Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 19:54


Listen in to the third part of our Dig Deep conversation with liberal commentator Aaron Brown and conservative Chuck Marohn. The conversation moves into impeachment of Presidents Nixon and Clinton. Read more here about the three articles of impeachment of President Nixon and the two articles of impeachment of President Clinton. Don't forget to join us at the LIVE Dig Deep Community Conversation on Strong Towns at the Reif Center on Tuesday December 10th at 7pm. Along with a Dig Deep conversation the audience will have an opportunity for questions at the end. It's free and open to the public and will be available at a later date on the radio and via the Dig Deep podcast. Chuck Marohn will be speaking about his new book "Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity" and copies will be available for sale at the event.

Dig Deep: The Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 16:49


Today we continued the conversation with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn on the history of impeachment. This time they set the stage for us on the impeachement of President Andrew Johnson who became president with the assassination of President Lincoln in 1868. Chuck and Aaron take a look at the reconstruction period and the 11 articles of impeachment of President Johnson which were: Dismissing Edwin Stanton from office after the Senate had voted not to concur with his dismissal and had ordered him reinstated. Appointing Thomas Secretary of War ad interim despite the lack of vacancy in the office, since the dismissal of Stanton had been invalid. Appointing Thomas without the required advice and consent of the Senate. Conspiring, with Thomas and "other persons to the House of Representatives unknown", to unlawfully prevent Stanton from continuing in office. Conspiring to unlawfully curtail faithful execution of the Tenure of Office Act . Conspiring to "seize, take, and possess the property

Dig Deep - History of Impeachment with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 14:32


Dig Deep is a conversation between our liberal commentator Aaron Brown and conservative Chuck Marohn . They come at topics from different angles, but model for us how to talk to people with different beliefs. In this episode, we hear about the origins of the impeachment clause of the U.S. Constitution, Article 1. If you'd like to meet Chuck and Aaron and participate in a community conversation you are invited to join us for Dig Deep at the Reif Center on Tuesday December 10th at 7pm. We'll talk about Chuck's new book "Strong Towns - A Bottom Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity". Sign up for the Dig Deep podcast and listen to past shows here! In a recent survey our listeners said: This show is an example of what public radio does best--a civil conversation about potentially difficult topics in order to provide the audience with a clear idea of what is at stake to make informed decisions. One of the best dialogs anywhere contributing and encouraging open, civil and intelligent

Dig Deep Strong Towns - Podcast Only Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 36:36


This month our conversation has been about the concepts in Chuck Marohn's new book Strong Towns - A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity . In this podcast only edition our commentators Chuck Marohn and Aaron Brown go a little deeper yet.

Dig Deep Strong Towns pt 3 with Chuck Marohn and Aaron Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 13:32


What do buildings mean to a town? What does the current model of large parking lots, big box stores, few trees and large signs mean to the residents of a town? Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn continue the Strong Towns - the book - conversation here. What makes your town special? How do we plan growth in small towns now compared to before WWII? Do things that seem small - sidewalks, trees, parks matter to where we live? A new approach will require innovation, organic co-creation of the community, transportation systems that make sense, thriving downtowns, and a commitment to taking a hard look at the math before we make decisions. Right now, few cities have those conversations. Chuck Marohn and Strong Towns are changing that. We have the ability to rebuild our communities and create a broader prosperity. This book is your paradigm shift to get started. —Michele Martinez, Former City Councilmember, City of Santa Ana , CA, from the foreword to Strong Towns Strong Towns fans the flames of

Dig Deep with Chuck Marohn and Aaron Brown - Strong Towns pt 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 19:13


We continue our conversation with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn today on Dig Deep about Chuck's book that was recently released "Strong Towns - A Bottom Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity". You can meet Chuck and Aaron and ask them questions at the LIVE Dig Deep Event celebrating the publication of Strong Towns at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids December 10th at 7pm. Sign up for the Dig Deep Podcast!

Dig Deep - Diving into Chuck Marohn's New Book: Strong Towns

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 19:05


Dig Deep is a podcast of KAXE/KBXE – with Chuck Marohn and Aaron Brown – Minnesota leaders with different perspectives digging into the way our towns and cities work and don't work. Today we’re celebrating the release of Chuck Marohn’s book. In this first part of our conversation on Dig Deep this fall, we go deep with Chuck Marohn about Strong Towns: A Bottom Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity. Strong Towns is a book of ideas - some old and some new - with a modern take on what could make the places we live better.

Dig Deep Podcast Only: Aaron and Chuck Let Loose on Money in Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 52:02


The final podcast-only edition is here of Dig Deep for September as we drill down to money in politics and lobbying, etc. Aaron Brown is our liberal commentator and Chuck Marohn is our conservative - send us your thoughts! Sign up for the Dig Deep Podcast!

Dig Deep-Elections 2020 pt 3: How Candidates are Picked

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 16:44


We continue on looking at 2020 elections with conservative Chuck Marohn and liberal Aaron Brown on Dig Deep. We look this time at how candidates are picked and the inside baseball of the presidential elections. Is there an issue that you vote on for president? Let us know! Sign up for the Dig Deep Podcast!

More on Elections 2020 with Dig Deep's Chuck Marohn and Aaron Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 21:32


More from our Dig Deep commentators Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn on how the system works - how elections 2020 are at this moment - how the primaries and early campaigning actually work. Sign up for the Dig Deep Podcast!

Dig Deep: The Politics of the 2020 Election with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 19:12


It's time for our next round of our monthly Dig Deep conversations with liberal commentator Aaron Brown and conservative Chuck Marohn. They tell us about their summers and then take a look, from their differing political perspectives, at how the presidential election is playing out and why the candidates are doing what they are doing. Sign up for the Dig Deep Podcast!

Dig Deep PODCAST only on Copper Nickel Mining on the Iron Range

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 39:50


We continue the conversation on copper nickel mining with conservative Chuck marohn and liberal Aaron Brown on Dig Deep. If you have a topic you'd like them to tackle - send it our way! Sign up for a Dig Deep podcast!

Dig Deep live pt. 3: A Caller on Copper Nickel Mining

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 11:47


For our June edition of Dig Deep we were live on the air discussing national media and what it doesn't get about rural/small towns. Tune in as a caller asks about copper nickel mining with our liberal commentator Aaron Brown and our conservative Chuck Marohn. If you have a topic you'd like them to tackle - send it our way! Sign up for a Dig Deep podcast!

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