Roshini Rajkumar

Roshini shares her Top 9 Insights from hosting REAL Talk with Roshini for 9 years. Listen for some shout-outs to former guests and find out about two of her talk show host inspirations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot topics with this media panel of Minnesota journalist celebrities. WCCO TV anchor Heather Brown gets into back-to-school headlines with masks and vaccination requirements. KARE 11 anchor Rena Sarigianopoulos talks about unemployment vs. job openings. KSTP's chief political reporter Tom Hauser brings us up to date on the Minnesota governor's race. These three have joined Roshini multiple times over nine years and have some questions for her on this final show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota's political landscape has changed in the past decade. Roshini's regular political contributor Brian McClung and regular legal contributor Steve Silton break down the trends and what they mean for Minnesota's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth and Kelcey are busy working moms you see on TV five days a week. Kelcey has run 32 marathons, including the Boston marathon seven times. Elizabeth features family, planting, and cooking in her Best to the Nest podcast. Both are together on this final REAL Talk with Roshini on WCCO Radio to share inspiration for all of life's journeys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Tom Emmer has been coming on REAL Talk with Roshini since he ran for office in 2014. Always one to speak his mind, whether or not Roshini or listeners agree with him. He gives us an update from Washington DC about what Minnesotans need to know when it comes to their jobs, COVID aid and restrictions, plus the latest hit the Republican party has taken in Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rogers native and former KARE TV reporter, Joe Fryer anchors Morning News Now on NBC News Now online and is a correspondent for The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and MSNBC. A longtime friend of Roshini's since both worked as reporters at WTVF in Nashville, Joe previews 9-11 Anniversary coverage and Broadway reopening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Kaplan of Twin Cities Business, Frank Vascellaro of WCCO TV, and Courtney Godfrey of Fox 9 cover how real people take in real headlines. Guests on REAL Talk with Roshini individually over the years, they're together here for the first time and give a reality check about covering news in a polarized society, how COVID impacts their work, and where to look for hope. Plus, their favorite cocktails, what they'd be doing if not newsies, and some final messages for Roshini. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Viking and Super Bowl Champ Matt Birk is turning his attention to mental health and kids. With a daily average of 5400 teen suicide attempts in the US, Matt says “kids are hurting, and this is a critical opportunity” to help them. Pursuit Academy will bring a mental health tool to kids in 4th grade. He shares how this 5-minute-a-day tool can be added to any curriculum. Matt also gives Roshini his thoughts about her winding down the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shakopee Mdewakaton Sioux Community will be the first tribal government to have an exhibit at the MN State Fair. Learn more as Roshini talks with Rebecca Crooks-Stratton, Secretary Treasurer of the Shakopee Mdewakaton Sioux Community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31. The city of Hastings is hosting a citywide event recognizing this day on Aug. 30. Roshini talks with Bridgette Norring and Rep. David Baker who each lost a child to a drug overdose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More of your comment on the questions: How's your safety? Do you feel safe? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How's your safety? Do you feel safe? Roshini takes your comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Thomson is in for Roshini this week. Hamline University Professor David Schultz joins Steve for two segments. The two discuss President Biden sending 5,000 troops to Afghanistan, a the lawsuit coming from a gun owners' group, suing the Minnesota State Fair and Ramsey County, demanding that permit holders be allowed to carry handguns on the fairgrounds during this year's fair. Steve and Professor Schultz discuss those two topics and the latest headlines in politics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roshini puts her crisis coach lens on the Andrew Cuomo crisis in New York and analyzes why he's gotta go. Then, she shares gratitude with listeners and guests as REAL Talk with Roshini celebrates 9 years this month. She shared why she'll sunset the show on September 5th in light of a growing workload with her business, Roshini Multi-Media, Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

320 million people around the world suffer from rare diseases. Fifty percent are children. The Wild's Matt Dumba is lending his name to #ShareYourRare, a new campaign from Columbus Children's Foundation that works to bring gene therapies to kids with ultra-rare diseases. He shares how being godfather to a sweet little boy has really shined the light on helping kids. Plus, he gives us a preview of the Wild's upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electric vehicles are getting more attention after President Biden announced new emission standards and several automakers are shooting for getting half of all auto sales as electric vehicles by 2030. Greater Minnesota Auto Dealers Association President Scott Lambert gives us a reality check on whether these goals are reachable. He also shares the fight he and many Minnesota colleagues are taking to Governor Tim Walz to reverse Walz's decision to follow California rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He represented Minnesota for nine years in the US Senate before being forced to resign by his own party. Al Franken got very real with Roshini about why he's still a Democrat even after his party turned on him in 2018. He shared his work on getting a national popular vote, due process in the Governor Andrew Cuomo crisis, and previewed his national tour, which kicks off September 18th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel & Leisure Magazine came out with the best ice cream shop in each state. Roshini has the scoop on where to go in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Listeners wonder what happened to the Dakotas and share their own tasty pics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our entertainment guru Paul McGuire Grimes reviews Ted Lasso season two and Jungle Cruise with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Plus, he shares why the surge of streaming content is great for viewers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minneapolis Convention Center had 400 cancellations in 2020. Now, it's getting ready to welcome back its first big conference Aug 5th through 8th. CEO Melvin Tennant previews how the Convention Center is welcoming business back and what hospitality looks like in downtown Minneapolis as workers return, but labor is hard to find amidst safety and COVID issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympian Eli Bremer competed in Beijing 2008 and is covering the Tokyo 2020 Games for NBC. We hear his take on the latest record-breaker in swimming from Kaylee McKeown, whether a new rule for athletes to protest is changing the face of competition, and what to expect for the rest of these Games. Plus, why he Eli is weighing a run for United States Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tina Smith just called out Major League Baseball and the San Diego Padres demanding it reverse the decision that would move Minnesota jobs to China when MLB and its teams have received billions in taxpayer stadium subsidies. Plus, she talks about COVID latest and what she's doing to help support fetal alcohol syndrome disorder services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Walz and the Minnesota DFL want Rep John Thompson to resign. Roshini shares crisis management angles on this controversy, thoughts about what Minnesotans deserve from their leaders, and takes listener feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to sell your home? Cahill Financial Advisors Kevin O'Laughlin joins Roshini with advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pay for name, image likeness is a hot topic in college athletics. U of MN Deputy Athletic Director Julie Manning shares what this could mean. Also, find out whether any Gopher eliminated athletics will return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel writer Tony Rangaard talks about covid travel changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roshini shares what it's like living one mile from Uptown Minneapolis as it's under siege by violence and reaction by city leaders to that violence. Two callers shared emotional reaction about their own real-life damage the violence is having on their lives and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work-place changes and employer rules because of COVID-19 are creating questions, anxiety, and possible lawsuits. Some people are even quitting their jobs instead of returning. University of Minnesota Law School Professor Emeritus Steve Befort is a national voice on labor and employment law. He shares insight for employers and employees on back-to-the-office rules, hybrid work situations, and working from home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love for the outdoors inspired by Kylie Bearse to launch Approachable Outdoors where she shares hikes she loves. In doing so, the KDVR meteorologist shares how getting outside made a difference for her mental health journey. She advocates for others with her beginner-friendly guide to hiking and outdoor adventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freedom and fireworks on the nation's birthday. Roshini hears from a listener about a special immigrant story and shares her own coming from Sri Lanka as a toddler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many rough headlines about crime, politics, economic strife, the stress can seem insurmountable. Life Coach Mike James helps work through mental and emotional blocks to get us to freedom from some of the self-made cages of control we create. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representative Tom Emmer has updates from DC about infrastructure, inflation, and COVID Relief. Plus, what's his favorite "America" story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roshini shares insight about the Derek Chauvin sentencing and what next layers in the legal narrative could bring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy is based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. This Chinese-American water medium artist was almost not born because she was conceived during China's 1-child policy. Her mother bravely left the country when 3 months pregnant to give birth. Nancy previews her new exhibit, The Audacity to be Asian in Rural America. Find out more about her backstory and art in Episode #22 of Discover Minnesota with Roshini on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilah Mashaal is the owner of Needle & Skein. Needle & Skein will be featured in a September Vogue Knitting spread for the We Wear Rowan campaign. She takes us behind the scenes of the June 28th shoot in Minneapolis with the Vogue Magazine team. Models will wear Gilah's designs made from Rowan Yarns. Lori Anne of Lili Salon Spa in Galleria Edina will style the models' hair.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate dads as Roshini takes listener texts and honors her brother, husband, late father and stepfather on Father's Day 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Holm is the Founder of Wiggle Your Toes. He joins Roshini alongside Fox 9 reporter Courtney Godfrey. Aaron lost both legs in a horrific accident in 2007. He started Wiggle Your Toes from his hospital bed and was home to his three kids after 19 days in the hospital. Within 48 hours of Courtney Godfrey's boat accident that took one of her legs, Aaron was in her hospital room ready to help.  Now, Courtney serves on the board of Wiggle Your Toes and advocates for other amputees. Both share why losing limbs does NOT mean giving up on life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utepils re-introduces traditional beers in a modern way. Co-founder and father of four, Jeff McClure, shares this Minneapolis growth story of going from five to 38 employees in under five years and why they're selling an experience. Meaning of Utepils = having your first beers with friends after a long dark winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Justin Sutherland is opening a new chicken restaurant... Side Chick. Learn more #baddestbirdontheblock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minneapolis Chamber CEO Jonathan Weinhagen shares how Minneapolis are welcoming workers and visitors back to downtown and how he sees safety issues affecting outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota was named an inaugural franchise home of the new USLW League. The Minnesota team will announce a community ownership drive in the fall of 2021.  Co-founder Andrea Yoch  previews the team and the opening summer 2022 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roshini talks public health crisis with Dr. Sally Berryman. Dr. Berryman is an internist and Chair of the Health and Public Policy Committee for the MN Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Her work focuses on why gun violence is a public health crisis that leads to any victim's death and has ripple effects on those close to the victim and the community at large. Minnesota ACP works on gun violence prevention, legislative advocacy, and research on gun violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.