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President Trump gave an address and focused on election security and voter fraud. Is that really a problem? David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, joins us.

Send us Fan MailEpisode SummaryIn this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid welcome back returning guest Lisa Frenkel Riddiough to discuss her brand-new picture book, Furious Turtle (Disney Hyperion), book two in the Forest School of Big Feelings series. The conversation quickly moves into the heart of the episode: Lisa's experience losing her longtime literary agent to retirement and having to re-enter the query trenches after years of being represented.Lisa walks through how her second querying experience differed from her first — a small, curated list built mostly on personal referrals, a calmer and more strategic mindset, and the ability to separate emotional attachment from business decision-making. She also shares the exact query letter that landed her new agent, breaking down why it worked so well, including her formula for picture book pitches (title + word count + comps, story gist, and the twist/ending).The episode wraps with candid advice for writers who've lost an agent — take stock of the career you've already built — and Lisa's biggest publishing lesson: it's okay to make mistakes.Key Topics DiscussedNew release: Furious Turtle, a rhyming picture book about managing big emotions, releasing the day after this episode airsBook launch event at Old Haunts Bookstore in Granite Bay, CALosing an agent to retirement and starting the query process overBuilding a small, referral-based query list instead of mass-queryingUsing leverage (an editor offer) without abandoning the goal of finding an agent who loves the full body of workReading her actual query letter aloud, line by linePicture book pitch formula: title, word count, comps → story gist → the twist/endingKeeping old manuscripts organized — shelved drafts can resurface as the right opportunity laterPitching picture books vs. middle grade novelsReframing job loss (agent loss) as not career loss — taking stock of everything already builtEmbracing mistakes as part of the growth process in publishingNotable QuotesOn what a great query needs: the title should convey nearly the entire premise of a picture book.On business vs. heart: writers need to separate emotional attachment from evaluating what's genuinely a good match professionally.On losing an agent: the fact that someone once represented you is proof a career already exists — that career doesn't disappear with the agent.On mistakes: mistakes are simply how writers learn, and grace matters more than perfection.Guest InfoLisa Frenkel Riddiough writes board books, picture books, and middle grade novels using wordplay, humor, rhyme, and whimsy. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. More at lisariddiough.com. Support the show Visit the WebsiteFind Full Episodes on YouTube!Writers with Wrinkles Link Tree for socials and more!

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. We'll break down that ruling and the others with David Schultz, a professor of political science at law at Hamline University.

* The City Council grilled the Sewerage and Water Board over the power failures during Arthur. We talk to Councilmember Aimee McCarron about what they learned. * The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. We'll break down that ruling and the others with David Schultz, a professor of political science at law at Hamline University.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to break down today’s Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and political party spending.

Professor David Schultz from Hamline University joins Jordana.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to break down today’s Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and political party spending.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to break down today’s Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and political party spending.

He joins the show to give his pitch. What did you do about photos at your wedding? GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto mayoral candidate and councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Tanner Agar - restauranteur and co-host of Flavorphiles David Schultz - professor in the political science department at Hamline University

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

In the aftermath of the shootings that left state Rep. Melissa Hortman dead and state Sen. John Hoffman injured, we spoke to several experts who called it part of the rise in political violence they have been observing for some time across the country. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke again with two of those experts a year after the attacks on how this uptick in political violence has continued to unfold.Jillian Peterson is a professor at Hamline University and executive director of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center. Larry Jacobs is a political science professor at the University of Minnesota and founder of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David examine Amendments 3 and 4.

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David examine Amendments 3 and 4.

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David examine Amendments 3 and 4.

The midterms are getting closer. How are things shaping up? We get the latest from David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University.

With President Trump endorsing the opponents of a couple Republican senators, will they start to oppose Trump more? What could that mean for the GOP's narrow lead? We break it down with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

40% of Americans think a majority of Congress-members are corrupt. What kind of impact does that mistrust have on our political system? Do you think politicians are out to help you? David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University.

Grab your cup and settle in because David Shultz, distinguished professor of political science at Hamline University, takes a step inside the Shop. He helps break down Representative Ilhan Omar's controversies that keep her top of the headlines in fraud, net worth, and immigration. Honest discussion, real insights, and a little speculation are everything you expect in an earful of the Crabby Coffee Shop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump lashed out against Iran in a profanity-laced social media post on Easter Sunday. We break that down and how voters are feeling about the war with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science and Professor of Law at Hamline University, joins us.

Where do things stand with efforts to fund TSA after President Trump got involved? Who do Americans blame for all the delays? David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, joins us.

What is the SAVE Act, and why has President Trump been pushing it? We'll break it down with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University.

We'll recap what President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have said about the conflict with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University. Will voters be persuaded? Will they care?

Jim weighs in on one of the week’s biggest stories. Plus – Does Trump want to take sweeping power of elections? GUESTS: Luke Chapman - Vice President of Federal Affairs with Beer Canada David Schultz - professor in the political science department at Hamline University

As we are still processing what was said during President Trump's State of the Union Address, Political Science Professor David Schultz from Hamline University offers some analysis on the event and the impact it may or may not have on voters.

President Trump is doubling down on his tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling. How does the public feel about them? David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, joins us.

We'll get the latest on the partial government shutdown and whether Congress can compromise with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

The shutdown is over. Congress passed a funding bill, and President Trump has signed it. We'll get the details with David Schultz, a professor of political science at Hamline University

Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings talk with Jason Marque Sole, a formerly incarcerated abolitionist, criminal justice educator, and adjunct professor at Hamline University. Sole reflects on being recently pardoned and what that moment means personally and for broader conversations about justice and accountability in Minnesota. He discusses the importance of staying informed about what is happening in the state and how community-based responses to harm can create real change. The conversation also highlights the Humanize My Hoodie Movement and how it uplifts youth by challenging harmful perceptions and fostering dignity, connection, and healing in the Twin Cities and beyond. 

A record-high 45% of Americans identify as independent...but how many of those are ACTUALLY independent? We'll talk independents, leaners, and more with David Schultz, a Professor of Political Science at Hamline University.

How is Congress reacting to the Venezuela strike? Will voters care one way or the other? We'll break it down with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

How are Americans feeling about President Trump after the first year of his second term? What about the Republican and Democratic parties? Are voters pleased with anyone in DC? David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, joins us.

Hamline University professor Jason Sole joins Adam and Jordana in studio.

Two mass shootings over the weekend left communities in two countries shaken. Two gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah Festival in Australia and dozens remain hospitalized.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what we know about the shootings, what research says about patterns in mass violence and what these attacks mean for communities processing fear and grief.Guests:James Densley is professor and department chair of criminology and criminal justice at Metro State University and co-founder of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University. Jillian Peterson is a professor of criminology and criminal justice, director of the forensic psychology program and executive director of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University. Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker is the senior rabbi at Mount Zion Temple in St. Paul.

Republicans unveiled a healthcare plan to counter the Democrats' one. How do voters feel about the issue? David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, joins us.

"In the Process, I came to realize ... how nature in my own life had been such a healing force." - James Bonilla We wrap up season 11 with New York-born Puerto Rican writer and retired professor emeritus, James Bonilla. James's story is filled with transformation, healing, and wisdom. Born with congenital cataracts, at the age of nine, his right eye was injured in school by a fellow student's actions. For over ten years, James was blind. At the age of 19, doctors removed the cataracts (although the childhood injury remained). On his way home from the hospital, he remembers seeing the world in Technicolor through his own eyes. As a writer, James was comfortable writing about his identities as a Puerto Rican and a person with impaired sight. But it wasn't until he did the Process that he could accept his family's struggle with mental illness. He released patterns of shame that stemmed from his experiences of abandonment as a young child. In accepting his own mental illness, James found deeper healing of those issues through the power of nature. He realized that nature had been a constant source of healing throughout his life. Upon graduating, James felt called to share his experience healing mental illness with others. Because of his work at the Process, James emerged emboldened to share this experience in his new memoir, An Eye for An I. We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation with James and Drew. We'll be back in early 2026 with season 12 of the Hoffman Podcast. Content Warning: This episode mentions suicide and includes intense emotional content and targeted racism. Please use your discretion. If you or someone you know is suicidal, reach out to The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. More about James Bonilla James Francisco Bonilla is a New York-born Puerto Rican writer and retired professor emeritus of cultural competence and leadership at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. James was born with congenital cataracts and has never had sight in his left eye. Following a racially-motivated assault at age nine, he lost much of his remaining sight in the right eye. Ten years later, a medical breakthrough restored sight to his right eye. Seeking relief and inspiration, he found unexpected solace in the natural world. This discovery led him toward both personal healing and advocacy work. Due to his experiences, James was drawn into the early disability rights movement and community organizing. This helped shape his work as a nationally recognized social justice educator and environmentalist. James received his doctoral degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, School of Education in Organizational Leadership. He is a former Chair of the Faculty Advisory Committee to the National Conference on Racial & Ethnic Diversity in American Higher Education. He has made hundreds of presentations to universities, conferences, and human service organizations in the area of diversity, including outdoor education and environmental programs. His memoir, An Eye for An I: Growing Up With Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness, was just released by the University of Minnesota Press. In it, he invites readers to empathize and consider their own potential to be of service in a broken, yet beautiful world. Read more about James' memoir on Hamline University's site. Follow James on Facebook and LinkedIn. Learn more about James here. Listen on Apple Podcasts As mentioned in this episode: Nuyorican: "The Nuyorican movement is a cultural and intellectual movement involving poets, writers, musicians, and artists who are Puerto Rican or of Puerto Rican descent, who live in or near New York City, and either call themselves or are known as Nuyoricans." Read more... Congenital Cataracts New York Association for the Blind Lisa Wenger, Hoffman teacher and coach •   Listen to Lisa on the Hoffman Podcast - The Sparkle in Her ...

In this week's Faith + State conversation, Vince Miller and Minnesota House Rep. Elliott Engen walk through Judges 14, the beginning of Samson's story — a man who lives by one destructive creed: "It is right in my eyes." From forbidden relationships to rage-fueled decisions, Samson becomes a mirror for the crisis in our culture today. Elliott shares a shocking real-life story from Hamline University — including a crowd cheering the murder of a political figure — revealing how far we've drifted from basic morality. Vince connects the dots from Samson's implosion to the cultural chaos we're witnessing now, reminding us why truth, restraint, and God's authority matter more than ever. If you've ever struggled with anger, impulse, moral drift, or the pressure to conform, this episode gives you clarity and hope. And if today is your day to choose Jesus — drop: "I choose Jesus" in the comments.

Today, we're taking a look at teens who kill, in particular teen mass shooters. Since teen assailants Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed their fellow Columbine High School students in 1999, these criminals have faced increased public attention. According to the Violence Prevention Project at Hamline University, shooters between the ages of 11 and 19 have conducted 19 mass shootings in the US since 1966, killing 162 people and injuring 145. This episode will address four of these shooters: Payton Gendron, Salvador Ramos, Colt Gray and Ethan Crumbley, and the devastation they have left behind.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court hearing arguments surrounding President Donald Trump's ability to impose global tariffs.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court hearing arguments surrounding President Donald Trump's ability to impose global tariffs.

David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court hearing arguments surrounding President Donald Trump's ability to impose global tariffs.

In this episode of Highest Aspirations, Sandra Medrano-Arroyo speaks with Dr. Michelle Benegas about building sustainable, schoolwide support for ELs. Michelle shares insights on empowering teacher leaders, creating effective infrastructure for multilingual learner programs, and strategies for strengthening both direct and indirect support. Listeners will learn how to foster collaborative, capacity-driven approaches that help educators expand their impact and ensure lasting success for all ELs.Key questions we address:1. How can schools build sustainable, schoolwide systems to support ELs beyond individual classrooms?2. What role do teacher leaders play in strengthening EL programs and educator capacity?3. How can schools ensure effective support for ELs across direct, integrated, and indirect learning environments?For additional episode and community resources:Download the transcript here.Order Dr. Benegas' book Language of Identity, Language of AccessVisit T⁠ESOL'swebsiteRegister for IMPACT 2025! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Community BriefFor additional free resources geared toward supporting English learners, ⁠visit our blog.Michelle Benegas, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Hamline University and a co-founder of TESOL International Association's School Wide English Learning (SWEL) Professional Development Series. A former secondary English Language development (ELD) teacher, her career began in a newcomer high school. She now supports educators to meet the needs of linguistically diverse students. In her work with teachers and schools, she promotes a model in which ELD teachers serve as site-based experts and coaches to their colleagues. Her books include Teacher Leadership for School-Wide English Learning (TESOL Press, 2025, 2nd edition) and Language of Identity Language of Identity, Language of Access (LILA): Liberatory Learning in Multilingual Classrooms (Corwin, 2024). Learn more at www.benegasconsulting.com.

A lot to get to with Prof. David Schultz, who specializes in political science and environmental studies with Hamline University - we discuss the ongoing finger pointing going on in D.C. with the current government shutdown, new Supreme Court rulings and also what were his thoughts on the ‘Precarious State' documentary!

In Minnesota, Native Americans experience homelessness at a much higher rate than other racial or ethnic groups. Many Native people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Minneapolis live in encampments, which have been criticized as areas ripe with violence and drug use. What to do with encampments — and whether to close them — has become a divisive issue in Minneapolis. The issue has risen to the forefront again following a shooting earlier this month at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis that left one dead and six others injured.Joe Hobot is the CEO and president of the American Indian Opportunities and Industrialization Center in south Minneapolis and has a doctorate in education from Hamline University. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share his perspective.

The past few months have been full of headlines about the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration policies and focus on deportations. Leondra Hanson, an associate professor of legal studies at Hamline University, recently published an essay raising concern about the federal treatment of migrant children in the United States. She joins MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about her look into the rapidly changing immigration process.

In the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, questions about political violence in America are once again front and center. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell and his guests ask: Why is political violence on the rise and how do we respond?Guests:John Hinderaker is the president of the Center for the American Experiment, a conservative policy advocacy group based in Minnesota.David Schultz is a professor of political science and legal studies at Hamline University.Shannon Watson is the executive director of Majority in the Middle, a Minnesota nonprofit that promotes civility in public life.

Minnesota lawmakers from both parties say they're open to returning to the Capitol to consider policy changes after last week's deadly school shooting in Minneapolis. But what might come out of a special session — if one materializes — is harder to gauge.MPR News guest host Catherine Richert talks with a pediatrician and a researcher about what we know about what works to prevent gun violence and what steps policymakers might take. Guests:James Densley is a professor and chair of criminology and criminal justice at Metro State University. He is also co-founder of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University.Dr. Marc Gorelick is a retired president and CEO of Children's Minnesota. He is a pediatrician, former pediatric emergency medicine physician and author of “Saving Our Kids: An ER Doc's Common-Sense Solution to the Gun Crisis.” He also serves on the MPR Board of Trustees.

The parents of Lydia Kaiser made a plea to Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Minneapolis. Lydia was injured while protecting a younger student during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School and is still hospitalized at Children's Minnesota. Her mother Leah Kaiser, and father Harry Kaiser, who is also a gym teacher at Annunciation, spoke to media at the hospital after meeting Vance on Wednesday. They asked Vance to study the causes of mass shootings in the United States and work to find bipartisan solutions. Vance did not immediately address any policy changes after his visit. Listen to their statement here. Jillian Peterson, the executive director of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University in St. Paul, joined Minnesota Now to talk about what that study may look like.

Tower of London to Alligator Alcatraz: how constitutionalism came to America and became Americanized.