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Listening to the "Playing Politics" podcast from the Star Tribune and WCCO Radio is like taking a seat at the Editorial Board table and hearing an informed and opinionated weekly discussion of all things political in Minnesota and the nation. "Playing Politics" features WCCO’s Chad Hartman and the S…

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    • Oct 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 265 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Playing Politics

    Tight race for attorney general

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 12:02


    Republicans try to take the office for the first time in decades. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    OPEC and the U.S. electorate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 12:10


    Could the cartel's moves to raise oil prices decrease Democrats' midterm chances? Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Political fallout from the Feeding Our Future scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 10:14


    The race for governor and other state offices in Minnesota is scrambled. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    The Feeding Our Future scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 13:41


    The Justice Department's allegations have broad legal and political implications. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Takeaways from Omar's narrow victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 13:24


    The Fifth District representative barely beat her DFL challenger. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Birk's comments roil race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 13:00


    The Republican lieutenant governor candidate put the focus on reproductive rights. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    What matters most from Jan. 6 hearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 14:19


    Witness Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony included several revelations. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    GOP witnesses center stage at Jan. 6 hearings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 11:58


    The House hearings have featured fellow Republicans testifying about what led to the attack on the Capitol. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Governor's race already heating up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 12:48


    Key issues will likely include inflation and crime. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Gearing up for the Jan. 6 hearings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 13:08


    Broadcast and cable news networks - except for Fox News - will carry the primetime coverage starting Thursday night. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's John Rash.

    Federal money on the table, but Legislature stalled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 16:39


    A special session would be needed to get Minnesota's share of the infrastructure bill. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's John Hines and the Star Tribune's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    Jensen's post-endorsement challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 9:55


    The GOP's pick for Minnesota governor will face new scrutiny as he heads to the general election. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Rising prices may mean sinking fortunes for Democrats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 15:21


    Inflation is likely to frame the debate around the midterms. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Report on MPD will reverberate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 12:01


    A searing analysis from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights will impact city and state politics. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Mask ruling causes confusion, then controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 13:15


    The political and public health dynamics of the decision are discussed by WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    A budget surplus but a deficit of agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 12:04


    Republicans and Democrats are far apart at the State Legislature. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Biden's popularity soars - abroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 13:46


    The president's U.S. approval ratings don't match their rise overseas. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Biden heads to Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 15:20


    The president looks to advance allied unity on Ukraine. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Zelenskyy's address to Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 12:42


    The Ukrainian president's speech is analyzed by WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    Report roasts Mpls. riot response

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 12:11


    Mayor Jacob Frey and other leaders failed to follow protocols. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    The invasion - and sanctions - begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 14:20


    The U.S. and Western allies react to Russian aggression in Ukraine. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Mixed signals on Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 12:39


    The status of Russian forces and communication between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents is unclear. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Locke shooting roils Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 14:29


    Police-community relations in the city are once again national news. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Sheletta Brundidge and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    Breyer retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 14:30


    The impending vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court comes at a key moment for the Biden administration. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    The president meets the press

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 13:31


    Nearly a year into his tenure, President Joe Biden will hold a news conference on Wednesday. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Showdown on voting rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 14:17


    President Joe Biden's legislative push gets pushback from key GOP leaders. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Jan. 6 shadows 2022 politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 10:47


    The congressional investigation into the 2021 attack on the Capitol will affect the runup to the midterm elections. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    A turbulent 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 17:49


    A very vexing year heading into crucial midterm and state elections. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    Will surplus break the legislative logjam?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 16:52


    State lawmakers consider Minnesota's robust revenue forecast. Hear the "Playing Politics" podcast from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Roe v. Wade case tests the court, and maybe soon the country

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 14:40


    Supreme Court justices weigh in on a Mississippi case on reproductive rights. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    COVID's hold grimly endures

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 17:17


    Despite major medical advancements, the pandemic continues - and continues its impact on politics. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Jill Burcum and John Rash.

    U.S. House debates fate of Paul Gosar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 13:29


    The Republican representative may be censured for posting an animated, violent video. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Judge rejects Trump's executive-privilege claim

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 13:44


    The former president is trying to shield information related to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    A good night for Frey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 14:43


    The Minneapolis mayor was reelected and ballot measures went his way. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    City elections down to final days

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 15:37


    Minneapolis, St. Paul voters are most focused on public safety. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Dems' narrow majority slims down bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 14:13


    Many of President Joe Biden's priorities are the subject of tense congressional negotiations. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Election (and endorsement) season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 15:23


    Voters in Minneapolis and St. Paul - as well as the Star Tribune Editorial Board - focus on the campaign.  Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Biden administration besieged

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 13:41


    From foreign policy to domestic dynamics, the president faces persistent challenges - and criticism. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Woodward's bombshell book on Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 12:53


    Among the reporter's revelations are that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff phoned his Chinese counterpart twice to reassure him during the final weeks of the president's administration. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    Gazelka enters the race for governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 13:32


    The Senate majority leader becomes the latest Republican to challenge DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Biden's deadline dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 14:24


    The president is pressed by allies and lawmakers to extend the Afghanistan withdrawal date past Aug. 31. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Bipartisan heat on John Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 15:20


    Republican and DFL leaders call for the St. Paul representative, a Democrat, to resign. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    Special session sprints to finish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 12:31


    Despite the acrimony it appears that Minnesota will avoid a government shutdown. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Uptown upheaval latest test for Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 11:53


    The city contends with continued demonstrations over a law-enforcement shooting and the death of a protester. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

    Reopening George Floyd Square vexes Mayor Frey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 13:49


    Minneapolis struggles with implementing changes to the site. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    State budget brinkmanship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 10:44


    As time winds down, a wide divide is still apparent between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican leaders at the State Legislature. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    The Cheney purge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 14:40


    House Republicans, toeing Trump's line (and lies), kick Liz Cheney from her leadership position. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's John Hines and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

    The Chauvin verdict

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 10:36


    Reverberations from the jury's conviction continue. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Infrastructure Week (era, actually)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 15:04


    President Joe Biden proposes a $2 trillion plan. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

    Will Washington finally act on guns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 15:59


    Mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder renew calls for congressional action. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

    Walz sidelined by COVID exposure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 11:53


    While managing the vaccine rollout and coronavirus mitigation measures, the governor is quarantined. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Rice and John Rash.

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