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Andy Smith is a 2nd-term DFL state representative from the Rochester, MN area, and took time amidst his busy schedule to talk MNLEG with Tami and Mike.
For our first, live broadcast of the Who The Folk Podcast, I'm very excited to talk to Naomi Kritzer, a Hugo Award, Edgar Award, and Minnesota Book Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy books, and also a locally famous political blogger and we're gonna cover a lot of Minnesota Politics with the election a week away.Links we discuss:https://naomikritzer.comhttps://mndaily.com/187605/news/politics/abortion-measure-added-circus-bill/
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities warns about likely higher property taxes with MnLEG leaving transformational tax cuts undone, watch for turtles crossing roads this time of year, boaters reminded to keep safety in mind this Memorial Day weekend, a Hubbard County man was seriously injured in a dirt bike crash, and MnDOT's Highway 71/Anne St project is moving into the third phase of Stage 1 which will involve some changing traffic patterns.
We called a special monday morning session of WAE to discuss the end of the #MNLeg session. This week we're joined by attorney Davis Senseman to discuss the sadly predictable (yet unforeseen by any of us) #MNLeg gridlock this weekend. *2 shows this week! We'll be live again this friday like usual! Be sure to check out our facebook/twitter fridays at 4:15pm to see our livestream! We'd also appreciate it if you'd consider giving to the show's patreon page....it helps pay our bills (not line our pockets) and as a bonus, you get some cool benefits and prizes, including your membership into our “not a dick” hall of fame: patreon.com/wrongabouteverythingpodcast please support our sponsors! if you need a place to store your money, join the thousands of Minnesotans who have saved money with less fees and lower loan rates by joining a MN Credit Union. To learn more: mncun.org -if you are injured in an accident or due to someone else's negligence, we strongly recommend looking up the great Michael Bryant at Bradshaw & Bryant: mnpersonalinjury.com If you need help with a podcast, video, or livestream, message them at info@mbcmulticast.com or visit their site at mbcmulticast.com
Walter & Jeremy share their experiences at the caucus and discuss the results of the straw poll and fundraising numbers. Dennis Smith drops out of the endorsement race after posting awesome fundraising numbers after half the State Party Executive Board publicly and officially endorses a statewide candidate prior to the caucus. Is this fair?
Action 4 Liberty assaults and throws out legislators from public meetings instead of confronting them on their voting records. The DFL votes to allow citizens of other countries to choose their party's candidate. Walter & Jeremy debate restoring voting rights for felons. Biden gets a SCOTUS pick - should the GOP obstruct? Sarah Palin sues the New York Times - SCOTUS will hear and set a major precedent.
What do the MNGOP Gubenatorial straw polls mean? Walz has jailed his first political dissident, Lisa Hanson. The metro deals with increased carjackings. Is Julian Assage a hero or traitor? The GOP legislator lobbyists prep a billion-dollar corporate welfare subsidy. MN Hospital's plea for staff, while firing staff.
A Federal Court stops Biden's CMS Vax Mandate for hospitals. The SCOTUS takes up the landmark Dobbs vs. Jackson abortion case. The CEO of Mayo continues to deny medical staff religious exemptions. HF1196 gets a hearing, a bill banning the government from using facial recognition software and co-authored by Munson. The ACLU is at the MN Supreme Court this week arguing for restoring voting rights when released from prison.
✔️ Happy Columbus Day ✔️ Feds raise credit card limit a half-trillion dollars ✔️ MN announces we've over-taxed you by billions ✔️ The "Give It Back Act" ✔️ Southwest Airlines "sick-out" ✔️ Walter Prepares to Prep ✔️ Action 4 Liberty is De-Platformed. You are next. ✔️ High School Page Program is Back!
President Biden's V-Mandates, Dr. Jensen's call for civil disobedience, which legislation will stop the mandates, Pro-Maskers lose their lawsuit, the 3rd most liberal Republican Senator is now calling all the shots, and what happens when you pay someone $38,000 to leave us alone? They come back for more: The $38,000 Boomerang
Walter Hudson and Rep. Jeremy Munson break down Minnesota State Representative John Thompson (D-Wisc.), legislator residency reforms, the MN GOP's decision to purge conservatives from Republican leadership, why it should be okay to question incumbents, how the government is keeping people from working, and finally, a big 2nd amendment win for the week.
Erik Mortensen has made a name for himself as the most contentious conservative legislator in St. Paul, too hot for even the five-man New House Republican Caucus to handle. Is his brand of zero-compromise politics the future of the movement, or a hindrance to conservative progress? Plus, Bella and Walter share hot takes on the news of the week.
In Episode 5, Draz "Legisplains" how Committee Chairs are chosen. Miller and Draz discuss HR1, a House Resolution condemning violence and anyone who speaks for election integrity. Al Travis discusses the 'cancel culture' that led to his show being canceled in Mankato. Deep dives are done on HF278 (100% Carbon-Free) and SF192 (Unemployment Bailout)
Justice & Drew are joined by Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka to discuss the latest special session in the Minnesota legislature.
Ted Lillie and Margaret Martin summarize the week of 4/30 in the 2018 Minnesota State Legislative session. Jeff Johnson signs the pledge, Tina Smith is rich! Process questions about House and Senate Operations, House took up the senate spending bill, Senate took up its Tax bill. Music is "Ditch Diggin" by the Jingle Punks (copyright free). Recorded live on Facebook 5/5/2018 in Minneapolis and Rochester, MN. #mnleg Podcast Sponsored by Liberty Financial Consulting.
Ted Lillie and Margaret Martin summarize the week of 4/16 in the 2018 Minnesota State Legislative session. Tax Freedom Day in MN is April 27. Round up of Campaign finance reports. 3rd deadline. First look at the omnibus bills. Governor's tax plan has been heard in the House and it raises taxes. Music is "Ditch Diggin" by the Jingle Punks (copyright free). Recorded live on Facebook 4/21/2018 in Minneapolis and Rochester, MN. #mnleg Podcast Sponsored by Liberty Financial Consulting.
Learn the history of the MWSA, hear some newspaper headlines from MN in the 1920's, and listen to Christina DeVries speak with political organizer, Jackie O'Shea about her experience as a woman in MN politics
Learn the history of the MWSA, hear some newspaper headlines from MN in the 1920's, and listen to Christina DeVries speak with political organizer, Jackie O'Shea about her experience as a woman in MN politics
Ted Lillie and Margaret Martin summarize the week of 3/12-3/16 in the 2018 Minnesota State Legislative session. The Governor's last State of the State address and his legacy; his supplemental budget released on Friday. MNLARS fix bills moving through the House and Senate. Opioid Taxes. Laws about cars and driving. #mnleg Music is "Ditch Diggin" by the Jingle Punks (copyright free). Recorded live on Facebook 3/17/2018 in Rochester and Minneapolis, MN.
Graduate Students Christina Devries and Leah Simmons discuss the origins of their podcast Women and MN Politics as part of their masters program in Advocacy and Political Leadership. They share the personal and professional experience they bring to the topic, and what they hope people can gain from listening.
Graduate Students Christina Devries and Leah Simmons discuss the origins of their podcast Women and MN Politics as part of their masters program in Advocacy and Political Leadership. They share the personal and professional experience they bring to the topic, and what they hope people can gain from listening.
Ted Lillie and Margaret Martin summarize the week of 3/4-3/9 in the 2018 Minnesota Legislative session. School Safety Proposals, MNLARs, 3M Settlement--where is the money going? Recorded in Rochester and Minneapolis, MN USA on Saturday 3/10/2018 originally on Facebook live. #mnleg Music is "Ditch Diggin" by the Jingle Punks (copyright free).
Former Senator Al DeKruif and Margaret Martin talk about the 2018 Session Guide which contains some good information about the current 2018 Session and the League's positions on Taxes, Bonding, Spending and some Regulatory issues. Also discussion of the MNLARS fiasco. Recorded on Facebook Live, from Minneapolis, MN and Casa Grande, AZ. #mnleg Music is "Ditch Diggin" by the Jingle Punks (copyright free).
Ted Lillie and Margaret Martin go over the opening week of the Minnesota Legislative session. Also Are Woodbury silhouettes sexist? 3M Settlement Politics. Dayton Administration ignores Legislature again-- this time on "gainsharing." Sexual Harassment scandal leads to training session for legislators. Legislature funds itself and fights over budget busting union contracts. Recorded in Rochester and Minneapolis, MN USA originally on facebook live. #mnleg Music is "Ditch Diggin" by the Jingle Punks (copyright free).
Recorded in Rochester, MN and Minneapolis, MN on Friday Dec. 9, 2016