Podcasts about Hamline University

The Trump administration has floated the possibility of suspending habeas corpus. What IS habeas corpus? Could the administration actually do that? Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science and Law at Hamline University

How have the first 100 days of President Trump's second term gone? What are his poll numbers looking like? Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science and Law at Hamline University, about the courts and President Trump

Jim Scheibel is a professor of practice of at Hamline University, where he shares a wealth of experience in public life from his time as a leader of places such Corporation for National and Community Service, as Mayor of Saint Paul, and in other leadership positions in the nonprofit sector. Jim has incorporated ethics into his teaching for many years, and frameworks Jim has used to evaluate ethical issues can be an important starting point for the issues of today. Ideas like the Latimer Test (or the "smell test"), having an "oath" or set of values with which to evaluate questions, the Triangle, and more.

What if the church was never meant to be a waiting room for heaven—but a community that builds paradise now? Recorded live at Phillips Seminary during the 2025 Remind & Renew Conference, Loren Richmond Jr. sits down with Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock to reflect on the decline of religious institutions, the collapse of reliable media, and how early Christian communities cultivated paradise on earth—not just in theory, but through shared meals, practices, and mutual care. Drawing on her groundbreaking book Saving Paradise, Brock calls for a return to rituals that ground us in community, memory, and moral accountability. In this episode, you'll hear about: The origins and impact of moral injury in war and church settings Why wisdom cannot grow in isolation—and how loneliness undermines it The role of ritual in forming resilient, embodied communities of faith Early Christianity's focus on paradise in the here and now What Protestantism lost when it rejected communal, repetitive ritual A powerful critique of institutional silence, spiritual abuse, and the theology of “waiting for heaven” How the Eucharist once fed thousands—and why we need that vision again   Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph.D., has been Senior Vice President for Moral Injury Recovery Programs at Volunteers of America since 2017. An award-winning author, she is co-author of Saving Paradise: How Christianity Traded Love of This World for Crucifixion and Empire (2008). She held the Endowed Chair in the Humanities at Hamline University 1990-1997, then became Director of the Fellowship Program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. From 2001-2002 she was a fellow at the Center for Values in Public Life at Harvard Divinity School. She co-founded the Soul Repair Center at Brite Divinity School in 2012 and directed it until 2017.   Presenting Sponsor: Phillips Seminary Join conversations that expose you to new ideas, deepen your commitment and give insights to how we can minister in a changing world.  Supporting Sponsors: Restore Clergy If you are clergy in need of tailored, professional support to help you manage the demands of ministry, Restore Clergy is for you! Kokoro  Join in for heartfelt journeys that challenges the way we see ourselves, each other, and the world we share.   Future Christian Team: Loren Richmond Jr. – Host & Executive Producer Martha Tatarnic – Co-Host Paul Romig–Leavitt – Associate Producer Dennis Sanders – Producer Alexander Lang - Production Assistant

Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, about President Trump refusing to rule out a third term and why supposed possibilities like the "vice presidential loophole" don't legally exist.

We talk with David Schultz, a political scientist and professor of law at Hamline University, about checks and balances in our government.

* Talking with David Schultz, a political scientist and professor of law at Hamline University, about checks and balances in our government. * Checking in with Senator Bill Cassidy about the recent government spending bill and how it's been working with the new Trump administration.

In the first episode of AASA Radio for 2025, school leaders from across the United States discuss the challenge of leading school districts during divisive times. Hosted by the President of the American Association of School Administrators, the panel shares insights, staying focused on student outcomes, leveraging technology like AI in education, and navigating the current political and social challenges of the moment. They also discuss strategies for balancing competing perspectives and staying resilient in the face of uncertainty. Twitter: @Supt_Balderas | @m_salazarzamora | @DrAlexMarrero | @larawadem | @Jonharper70bd | @BAMRadioNetwork Dr. Gustavo Balderas is President of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and President of AASA.Balderas has been and is involved in numerous state, regional, and national organizations and committees, including having served on the Oregon State Board of Education as a superintendent liaison, the AASA Executive Committee, Chiefs for Change Board, is a co-founder and inaugural president of the Oregon Association of Latino Administrators. Dr. Balderas is also a volunteer consulting superintendent for the Educational Research and Development Institute, Suburban School Superintendents, and the Institute for Educational Innovation national organizations. Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has served as an educator in Texas for over 37 years and as the Superintendent of Schools in Tomball ISD since 2017. She is a trailblazer and is the first female Superintendent of TISD and the first Hispanic Superintendent of Tomball ISD. Zamora was recognized as the 2023 Texas Superintendent of the Year, representing Region 4, as well as a 2024 AASA National Superintendent of the Year Finalist. Dr. Salazar-Zamora not only leads a fast-growth district but one of the highest academic achieving districts in the State of Texas, all while maintaining strong financial management practices. Dr. Alex Marrero has served as the Superintendent of Denver Public Schools since Spring 2021. He oversees Colorado's largest school district, which includes nearly 85,000 students and 14,000 staff across over 200 schools, and has a budget of $1.45 billion. As the son of a Cuban refugee and a Dominican immigrant, Dr. Marrero understands firsthand and advocates for the diverse needs of his students. Under his leadership, the district has achieved its highest-ever graduation rates and seen the implementation of its first-ever equity-based strategic plan. David Law is the superintendent of Minnetonka Public Schools, one of the top school districts in Minnesota. Law earned a BA from Hamline University with a major in mathematics and a minor in education. His teaching career includes experiences in California and Minnesota at the middle school and high school levels. In 1998, he began his administrative career. Over the following 12 years, he worked in Mounds View, Anoka-Hennepin, and White Bear Lake school districts as a middle school administrator. Law completed his k-12 principal and superintendent license at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and earned his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2010, he was named assistant superintendent for White Bear Lake Area Schools. He spent eight years as superintendent for the Anoka-Hennepin School District, the largest school district in Minnesota.

In this episode we are joined by Erin Entrada Kelly!Erin Entrada Kelly has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including the 2025 Newbery Medal for The First State of Being, 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe, a 2021 Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, the 2023 NAIBA Book of the Year Award for Those Kids From Fawn Creek, and 2017 APALA Award for The Land of Forgotten Girls, among many other honors. She is also a National Book Award Finalist and author/illustrator of Marisol Rainey and Felix Powell, stand-alone stories for younger readers. Her books are New York Times bestsellers.Before becoming a children's author, Erin worked as a journalist and magazine editor in her home state of Louisiana. She received numerous awards from the Louisiana Press Association and the Associated Press for community service journalism, feature writing, and editing. She has published more than thirty short stories and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and the Philippines Free Press Award for Short Fiction.Erin has a bachelor's degree in women's studies and liberal arts from McNeese State University and an MFA in fiction from Rosemont College. She lives in Delaware and teaches in the MFAC program at Hamline University.Buy Erin's books here: https://bookshop.org/contributors/erin-entrada-kelly  This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Listen In: conversation & cultivation, a writing program from award-winning authors Elana K. Arnold and Nina LaCour @elanakarnold @nina_lacourLearn more at ninalacour.comSupport the show

* Recapping President Trump's address to Congress with David Schultz, a political scientist and professor of law at Hamline University. * The Trump administration is enacting tariffs with Mexico and Canada. How would this affect US consumers and our bank accounts?

We recap President Trump's address to Congress with David Schultz, a political scientist and professor of law at Hamline University.

Dave Edwards, PhD (ABD), MAT, is a queer person and career educator who has served in almost every role in preK-12th grade school communities. After getting started as a special education paraprofessional in an Autism classroom in Saint Paul Public Schools, he served as a special education teacher, middle/high school classroom teacher, special education coordinator, Dean of Students, and Assistant Head of School. From 2015-2018, Dave made the jump to higher education as lead instructor for the nontraditional teacher licensure program in Emotional Behavior Disorders at the University of MN Twin Cities.He was an undergraduate and graduate professor in the teacher preparation program at Hamline University from 2018 to 2020 before devoting his efforts full-time to Gender Inclusive Schools. Dave is the proud parent to a transgender daughter, and his family's experience with the discrimination she experienced in kindergarten directly informs his vocation of helping school communities create safe learning environments.Dave serves on the board of the Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition and his family is heavily involved with Transforming Families MN.Gender Inclusive Schools provides parent and educator training to proactively create safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ young people. We specialize in facilitating full-staff professional development sessions on a variety of equity topics, providing small group consultations, collaborating on support for individual students, and school-board policy development.During the 2023/2024 school year, Gender Inclusive Schools supported educators in over 75 different school communities across the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia.https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/gender-inclusive-school/https://www.graduateprogram.org/2024/10/making-your-classroom-more-gender-inclusive/https://www.genderinclusiveschools.orghttps://www.mapresearch.org/news/policy-spotlight-conversion-therapy-bans-releasehttps://www.notion4teachers.com/blog/fostering-gender-inclusivity-educator-strategieshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/trump-executive-order-diversity-equity-inclusion-colleges/738052/https://www.genderinclusiveschools.org/educator-pd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're less than a month away from a government shutdown. What have the Republicans and Democrats been saying about it? Are we more likely to see one with the new administration? Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

A partnership between Hamline University and a school in Hawaii is helping to save a native dialect.On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the students of  Ke Kula Niʻihau o Kekaha immersion school speak the native language of the nearby island of Ni'iihau, which only has about 200 native speakers on the island. Ten years ago, the only booked published in the dialect was a Bible. Now, thanks to a partnership with Hamline's Center for Global Environmental Education, there are more than 400 books written in the dialect by students and staff. Tracy Fredin, the director of Hamline's Center for Global Environmental Education and Tia Koerte, the principal of Ke Kula Niʻihau o Kekaha immersion school, joined Minnesota Now to talk about the project.   

Matt's home improvement debacles continue. He recaps his week from hell with his septic backing up into his basement. Max tries his luck ice fishing again.Later in the show (23:40) Matt is joined by professor David Schultz. David Schultz is Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Legal Studies at Hamline University. He is also an adjunct professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and at the University of St. Thomas. David is the author of more than 45 books and 200+ articles on various aspects of American politics, election law, and the media and politics.They have an in-depth conversation on the chaos taking place at the Minnesota state capital and the house of representatives.Send us a text

For this special bonus episode we are joined by three members of the WCGA judging issues committee to learn more about the new pilot program that is being used to evaluate college gymnastics judges this season called Scoreboard. This is a program that was created in 2023 by the WCGA Judging Issues Committee to help create a level-playing field of scores across the country, to strengthen integrity in the routine evaluation process, and to increase consistency in applications of deductions nationally. They also hope to provide policy and protocol for egregious scoring errors and provide a transparent, formalized postseason selection process through Scoreboard.  To help break it all down are three members of the WCGA Judging Issues committee: Bev Plocki is the co-chair of the committee and the head coach at the University of Michigan, where she's been for 36 years.  Kasey Crawford who is also co-chair of the committee and the head coach at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, where she has been for 9 years. She is also a certified USAG Level 10 judge. Amy Blee who is a committee member, assistant coach at Hamline University, and a former NCAA gymnastics judge. 

Minnesota has joined a multi-state legal challenge to President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, which guarantees citizenship to all babies born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' legal status. Supporters of the law say birthright citizenship is enshrined in the 14th Amendment, but Trump and his allies dispute that reading of the amendment. They say there need to be tougher standards for becoming a citizen. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is one of the 22 attorneys general taking part in the lawsuit. He told MPR News the executive order is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.“I do anticipate this time around, the Trump Administration will be better prepared,” he said. “But those of us who swear an oath to uphold the rule of law and support the Constitution, we're not gonna just let things go by.”Jason Marisam, a constitutional law professor at Hamline University and a former Minnesota assistant attorney general, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to break down the case.

This week, we sat down with a fellow mom, comedian, influencer, and OG beeya fan turned dear friend, Jyoti Chand, who opens up about how drinking to fit in during her younger years turned into a full-blown habit. After trying Dry January a few years ago, she realized she was more dependent on alcohol than she'd thought and decided to stay sober for good. Now, she fills her time with self-care, building her online community, exploring new hobbies and showing up as the best mom she can be. She shares the highs and lows of her sobriety journey, offering real talk on breaking old habits and finding fulfillment without the booze.In this episode you'll learn: * Real talk about quitting alcohol for good* How to navigate the social pressures of drinking* The truth about how alcohol is normalized* How to have more energy and focus by abstaining* And more…Jyoti Chand, known as @mamajotes across social platforms, is a dynamic writer, comedian, and passionate advocate for self-care and maternal mental health. With a foundation in stand-up comedy and improv, Jyoti captivates audiences through her highly engaging content across her social and digital platforms, offering an unfiltered look into the realities of motherhood. Her work inspires others to embrace joy and authenticity in their own lives. Represented by Haley Henning at YMU Social, Jyoti holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University and is currently working on her second book, among other creative projects. This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri* Website: https://www.behindherempire.comFollow Jyoti: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamajotes* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamajotes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy talks to David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

We get an update on President-elect Trump's picks for his administration and how Congress views them with David Schultz, a political scientist with Hamline University.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to talk about birthright citizenship, why we have the 14th Amendment, how many countries have birthright citizenship, the difficulty taking citizen rights away, and if the president has the authority to end birthright citizenship.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to talk about birthright citizenship, why we have the 14th Amendment, how many countries have birthright citizenship, the difficulty taking citizen rights away, and if the president has the authority to end birthright citizenship.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to talk about birthright citizenship, why we have the 14th Amendment, how many countries have birthright citizenship, the difficulty taking citizen rights away, and if the president has the authority to end birthright citizenship.

Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

David Schultz, from Hamline University joined Vineeta with some perspective on why and when Presidential Pardons have been used.

Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

This post contains affliliate links. Tyler Schwanke is a writer and a filmmaker. He holds an MFA from Hamline University, and his short stories have been widely published. He is also a graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he was awarded a Minnesota Film and TV Grant. SeveralContinue reading "I Could Write Something Like That!"

Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

In the presidential race, 270 is the magic number — 270 Electoral College votes to win the presidency. A states' allocation of electors, such as Minnesota's ten electors, is based on population. There are 538 members of the Electoral College — which means a presidential candidate must secure the backing of 270 electors to win. This election cycle, a lot of attention has been paid to the importance of seven battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Each campaign needs to win those state's electoral college votes for victory.A number of organizations have created models to predict the result based on some combination of recent polling, demographic information and other data. It's complicated. To parse it out, Hamline University political science and law professor David Schultz joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to chat about how each candidate could get to those 270 votes.

Recreational cannabis will be available to people ages 21 and over to buy legally around the state next year, if regulators stay on schedule. As more and more states have legalized cannabis, a wide variety of products have entered the market — some with high levels of THC.Some public health experts are raising concerns about the potential risks of heavy cannabis use — that includes addiction as well as other mental and physical health issues.A summit dedicated to this very topic is happening Friday at Hazelden Betty Ford Treatment Center in St. Paul. Hamline University psychology professor Serena King is the organizer and she joined the program.

Tommy checks in with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

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Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

Host Jason Blitman talks to Eliot Schrefer (The Brightness Between Us) about the challenges and joys of writing, the nuances of sci-fi, and how personal experiences shape storytelling. Later, guest gay reader Arielle Egozi (BEing Bad) joins to chat about self-acceptance, societal expectations, and her latest read. Eliot Schrefer is the New York Times bestselling author of many books for kids and teens, including The Darkness Outside Us and its sequel, The Brightness Between Us, as well as Charming Young Man, Endangered, and Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality. His books have twice been named finalists for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature and have garnered a Printz Honor, a Stonewall Honor, and the Green Earth Book Award. He is on the faculty of the creative writing MFA programs at Hamline University and Fairleigh Dickinson University and lives with his husband in New York City. Visit him online at eliotschrefer.com.Arielle Egozi (she/they) is a writer and creative director. Their work is centered on the destigmatization (and celebration) of all bodies, brains, and identities and has been featured globally across major publications like the Washington Post, Business Insider, and Vice. She shares a bed with her two perrhijos and partner.BOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.comWATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreadingBOOKS!Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading MERCH!Purchase your Gays Reading podcast merchandise HERE! https://gaysreading.myspreadshop.com/ FOLLOW!@gaysreading | @jasonblitman CONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

Balance and improved mobility for all? To create that, Sheila Thelen embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that's changing lives!

This hour, guest host Ian Hoch talks to David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, about Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing in Donald Trump's election interference case.   

(Full Show: 10/3/2024). On today's show, guest host Ian Hoch talks about Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing in Donald Trump's election interference case. Then, Ian speaks with: David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, and Christian Stokes, Entertainment Director of the Mortuary Haunted House.

A 165-page report by Special Counsel Jack Smith dropped Wednesday and has some interesting new insight into the Trump team's actions between Election Day 2020 and November 6. Will it have any effect on the 2024 election? David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, joins guest host Ian Hoch to discuss the implications.

Patti Arntz joins Jocelyn for a conversation on today's bonus episode!    Patti has been a music educator and church musician in the Twin Cities area for over 40 years. She has degrees in music from Hamline University, St. Paul, MN and Drake University, Des Moines, IA and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. She recently retired from teaching elementary music with the Robbinsdale Area Schools in the Twin Cities area. During her 30 years of instructing young children to sing and make music, she also directed the Robbinsdale All-District Elementary Honors Choir for 15 years. Throughout her teaching career, she served as an organist and director of youth/adult choirs in local churches. In 2003, Patti was contacted by St. Olaf College to see if she would take a student teacher. The answer was yes, of course. That student teacher was Jocelyn Hagen. The favor was returned when Jocelyn served as a mentor for Patti's compositions and arrangements.   In 2010, Patti commissioned Jocelyn to compose a children's choir piece in memory of Teresa Benjamin, Assistant Director of the Robbinsdale Elementary Honor Choir. Teresa passed away in the spring of 2003. This composition, “I Started Out Singing,” has become very popular in recent years.   Keeping in touch with her elementary music roots, she serves as an adjunct professor at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota, instructing elementary education majors on teaching and integrating music into their future classrooms.   Patti lives in the Twin Cities area with her husband, Rolland, where she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling and cooking. She sings with Singers in Accord and is a charter member of the choir. Her adult children, Kyle and Melani are both very involved in music in the Twin Cities area.   Support us: Subscribe on Patreon Follow us: @composelikeagirl on Instagram and Facebook Learn more: Compose Like a Girl   Transcript PDF   Relevant Links:   Patti Arntz on social media: Instagram @pmarntz, Facebook @Patti Arntz. A Quilt of Snow (available through Graphite Publishing for 2-part treble, SATB, or SSA choir and C instrument) A Quilt of Snow Introduction Performance of A Quilt of Snow by Vox Nova Chorale, Vicki Peters, Artistic Director Robbinsdale All District Choir, MN Odd Nordstoga 

We discuss the story of how the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, born from the merger of two established institutions, undertook the complex process of rewriting its tenure code. As mergers in higher education become more common, the challenges of blending distinct cultures, policies, and faculty expectations are increasingly in the spotlight. Our guests are Linda Hanson, president emerita at Hamline University, and David Larson, law professor at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Dispute Resolution Institute. 

Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Hamline University professor David Schultz discusses the role so-called "generational politics" is playing in the presidential campaign – and how the "baby boom" generation is no longer dominating American politics. Then, an update on the investigations into the Secret Service and the assassination attempt on former President Trump with Ellen Gilmer, Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government. Plus, with concerns about food safety on the rise – a conversation with Barbara Kowalcyk Director of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security at George Washington University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are young American men willing to elect a woman for the highest office in our country? In this interview, I ask the following questions: What defines an American generation? Do we have a new generation every 20 to 25 years? Who are Millenials? Gen Zs? How are political movements now, by young Americans, different than prior movements by older Americans? Is human connection the answer? Is there a discernable difference in immigration attitudes of America's generations? Do Gen Z Men Think Like Old Men? What's so special about Millennials? Who will win the 2024 presidential election? *****

- Carol Moseley Braun (Former Illinois senator; @AmbCMBraun) - Michael Kang (Law professor, Northwestern University; @NorthwesternLaw) - Joel Ostrow (Political science professor at Benedictine University; @BenU1887) - David Schultz (Distinguished political science professor, Hamline University; @ProfDSchultz)

We're thrilled to introduce our first guest of Season 2, the brilliant author Laurel Snyder. Highlights in this episode include: Theme bumping against character, setting, plot and more in order to find its path Writing from the heart in a capitalist system Writing like a cook, not a baker Why the outline changes the minute she starts writing The realities of loving, and envying!, authors like Kate Messner Episode links: Laurel's episode on the Commonplace Podcast with Rachel Zucker The Ezra Klein Show podcast episode with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy   Laurel Snyder is the beloved author of many picture books and novels for children, including National Book Award nominee Orphan Island, the Geisel Award winner Charlie & Mouse, and the Sydney Taylor Award winner The Longest Night. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she teaches in Hamline University's MFA in writing for children and young adults program. She lives in Atlanta with her family and can be found online at laurelsnyder.com. IG: @ohmylorelai  

Democratic politics are orbiting the city of Chicago Monday as the party begins its national convention. Many of Minnesota's Democratic leaders are there, along with delegates, political heavyweights and protesters from across the nation.Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the presidential nomination with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP. So, the event is a chance to build momentum and share more details on how they'd run the country. For the latest in our series State of Democra-Z, we check in with two of our young political panelists to find out what they think of the Democratic ticket. Cori Stockard is an incoming senior at the University of Minnesota and president of the College Democrats. Maddie Christensen is a recent graduate of Hamline University, where she was also a leader of the College Dems.

- Stephanie Miller , Host of the Stephanie Miller Show - Alan Minsky (Executive director, Progressive Democrats of America; @AlanMinsky) - Spencer Critchley (Author, "Patriots of Two Nations"; @scritchley) - David Schultz (Distinguished political science professor, Hamline University; @ProfDSchultz) - Dr. Stockton Mayer (Infectious disease physician, UI Health; @UIHealth)

Vice President Kamala Harris' first election ad came out Thursday, but it's internet-made videos that are taking social media by storm. Harris' sudden rise as a favorite for the Democratic nomination came just in time for the explosion of Charli XCX's summer album, “brat.” And at least for now, the memes have allowed the Harris campaign to capture the attention of young, online voters. We've been curious to hear what our Gen-Z voter panel is thinking about all of this. So for the series, State of Democra-Z, we called up Cori Stockard and Maddie Christensen. Cori is an incoming senior at the University of Minnesota and president of the College Democrats. And Maddie Christensen recently graduated from Hamline University, where she had also been a leader with the College Dems.

State Democrats are facing a split on whether or not President Joe Biden should stay in the presidential race after his poor performance in a debate against Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Angie Craig tweeted over the weekend that Biden should “step aside for the next generation of leadership.” She is one of five House Democrats in the country to call on President Biden to step aside. Still other Minnesota politicians like Gov. Tim Walz have doubled down on their support for Biden, insisting it is too late to change candidates. Democrats will make their decision at the national convention which starts on Aug. 19. Dan Engelhart is one of the handful of uncommitted delegates to the DNC from Minnesota's fifth congressional district, and David Schultz is a professor of political science at Hamline University. They joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer; Engelhart shared why he remains uncommitted, and Schultz provided context on the controversy of Biden's candidacy.