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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Drop the Mitts Hockey, hosted by Chris Davis discusses the latest NHL, NCAA, PWHL and Junior hockey news, rumors, and game-day scores every week, and other trending news across every league. You can follow Chris on X @chrisjdavis11, as well as all of the official Drop the Mitts Hockey social media platforms @DroptheMittsHockey and the official Youtube @DropMittsHockey. Please subscribe on your favorite audio listening platforms and give the show a 5-Star rating on audio platforms that accept ...
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Minnesota Cannabis Conversations

Jason Tarasek, Business of Cannabis, Jay Rosenthal

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Minnesota Cannabis Conversations, hosted by Jason Tarasek of Minnesota Cannabis Law, explores the people and policies around cannabis in Minnesota. The podcast is produced and distributed by Business of Cannabis.
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Side by Side

University of Minnesota Extension

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Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “side by side” as the state “of existing beside one another” and “of being in the same place, time, or circumstance." In our communities today, what does it mean for rural and urban communities to live side by side? Join University of Minnesota Extension staff as we explore the interdependent relationship of rural and urban spaces and why this necessary and complex relationship matters.
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Economic Club of Minnesota

Economic Club of Minnesota

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The Economic Club of Minnesota (ECOM) provides a high-profile, non-partisan platform for national and international leaders in business, government and public policy to present their ideas on how Minnesota can better compete in the global economy and how America can most effectively provide world leadership on economic and strategic issues.
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The latest news in energy and environmental politics & policy — must-know stories and candid insights from POLITICO’s energy team and journalists across our newsroom. All in just five minutes each morning.
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Thomas Krulikowski and Matthew O'Brien from Whyhockey.com break down the latest in hockey and the National Hockey League. Trades, signings, systems, analysis, NHL's headline puns, everything is on the table. Each Periodical Podcast ends with an in-depth look at a particular team, like the Florida Panthers or Philadelphia Flyers. The podcast is just the start of the conversation. Visit the site, comment, share, or tweet at Whyhockey. Further the conversation! Whyhockey.com The who and what of ...
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Two normal blue collar guys who just happen to be Minnesota state representatives, casually chatting about politics and culture from their unique front-row perspective. Conservative? Sure. But really just common sense.
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The Paid Leave Podcast

The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority

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Paid Leave is a hot topic in our country right now. The United States is the only industrialized nation in the world without a national paid leave policy, and Connecticut is one of only 16 states and the District of Columbia to have a state program in place. Other cities and states are working to join the paid leave movement. The Paid Leave Podcast examines the state of Connecticut's paid leave program and the impact it has on various groups and diverse communities. Radio veteran Nancy Barro ...
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Not My Generation

Possibilities, Inc.

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Underwhelmed by American political media? Looking for a better source of news and information entertainingly delivered by two professors and political scientists who are complete nerds on opposite sides of the political spectrum? Not My Generation is the pod for you! Not My Generation explores social and political issues at a state, national, and international level from the viewpoints of the millennial generation (Dr. Stacey) and Gen X (Prof. Davenport). We analyze current events, advances ...
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In this episode, Ellen interviews Nick Jacobs, co-author of "The Rural Voter," about the nuances of rural America and how they are often overlooked when we consider the complex relationship between rural and urban spaces. They discuss the methodology behind Nick’s research and the challenges of surveying rural populations. They also delve into "rur…
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As we enter the Fall season of the Presidential campaign, we are taking a break for Labor Day. So we're replaying this interview with comedian and actor Martin Short! The fourth season of Only Murderers in the Building just debuted on Hulu, and in this conversation from 2022, he discusses his role on the show and his 50+ years in showbiz. He also e…
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In our first episode, former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, now Director of University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics (IOP), discusses the vital connections between rural and urban America. She shares her experiences growing up in a small town and explains the goals behind IOPs recent Bridging the Divide conference to bring rural and urban Americ…
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In the United States, the month with the largest number of births is typically August, with July a close second. In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we talk to the State Treasurer Erick Russell about the Baby Bonds program. Treasurer Russell talks about the fact that Connecticut is the first state in the nation to have the Baby Bond program …
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John Forslund, play by play announcer for the Seattle Kraken and NHL on TNT joins the podcast! John and Chris sit down to talk about some of the huge moves the Seattle Kraken have made in the offseason including hiring Dan Bylsma as their next head coach, signing Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson to big contracts as well as drafting Berkly Ca…
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We're joined once again by Mark Leibovich from The Atlantic and Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics Podcast! The Democrats just wrapped up their National Convention and nominated Kamala Harris to be the nominee for President. Can she carry this momentum all the way to Election Day? Meanwhile, Republicans were caught flat-footed when Joe Bide…
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In this episode, Keith Ellison, the Attorney General for the State of Minnesota, discusses the Kamala Harris campaign, the weaknesses of Donald Trump as a candidate, and the changing nature of political parties with Emily and James. Along the way, AG Ellison also commits to returning to the show to have a "robust conversation" about economics with …
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Even though Democrats have been openly hostile to the oil and gas industry at the party’s national convention this week, fossil fuel leaders say there are reasons to feel optimistic by Vice President Kamala Harris' rise and that party officials speak differently behind closed doors. Emma Dumain from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down how oil industry …
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Democrats delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to an Ohio steel plant that coincidentally played a big role in the family history of Senator JD Vance. But if the Trump-Vance ticket wins the White House in November and Republicans take back Congress, that plant could lose the funding it needs for its resurgence. Scott Waldman…
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats are trying to convince voters that the Inflation Reduction Act has created a clean energy boom. And they may use her running mate, Tim Walz, and his clean energy efforts in Minnesota as an example of the law’s success. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel, Kelsey Tamborrino and Catherine Morehouse discuss how Minnesota …
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Former Defenseman for the US National Development Program and current member of the Wisconsin Badgers Logan Hensler joins us for Episode 50 of Drop the Mitts! Chris and Logan discuss his time with the US National Development Team and how significant they were in improving his game. He also discusses the decision to attend the University of Wisconsi…
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Content creator Brian Tyler Cohen joins the podcast for the first time to talk about his new book Shameless: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy. In the book, he discusses the many ways that the Republican Party uses confusion, artificial slogans and, of course, flat out lies to remain in power. We also discuss …
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The Biden administration, Congress and U.S. companies are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into small nuclear reactors in the hope of reenergizing America’s nuclear fleet. But so far, not a single small nuclear reactor plant is operational in the country. Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Jake DeWitte, the CEO of Oklo, a…
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The Biden administration scored $93 million from offshore wind developers Wednesday in a lease auction for areas off the Atlantic coast, which is a good sign for the nascent industry that still faces political and economic headwinds. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why the sale is the latest barometer for the industry and the challenges it…
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Automakers are looking to convince governments and customers that their electric cars aren't benefiting trade adversaries, and they’re turning to a new technology to help with that goal: battery passports. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down what the new technology is and how it’s gaining the attention of policymakers and manufacturers in the Unit…
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Donald Trump has softened his attacks against electric vehicles after picking up Elon Musk’s endorsement. But EV industry officials say their relationship is unlikely to deter Trump from going after Joe Biden’s EV policies if he returns to the White House. POLITICO’s James Bikales and Josh Siegel discuss the EV policy implications of the Trump-Musk…
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The bipartisan energy permitting bill gaining momentum in the Senate could help President Joe Biden’s clean energy goals, but it could also put Vice President Kamala Harris in a tough spot with environmental activists. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down why Harris may face a permitting predicament in the next couple months. Plus, China is suing the…
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Professor Scott Galloway joins the podcast for the first time! He has thoughts on the current political climate and how extreme most of the Republican agenda is these days. He also speaks about how modern politics and policies have left our young people disaffected and feeling left out of the political process. From minimum wage to college admissio…
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Side-by-Side definition: 1. beside one another 2. in the same place, time, or circumstance. What does it mean for rural and urban communities to live side by side? Rural sociologists have described urban and rural fates as being shared. Yet, we too often focus on rural and urban spaces as separate and divided entities. The rural-urban conversation …
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The corporate world is expected to have a smaller-than-usual presence at this year’s global climate talks due to a confluence of factors: Donald Trump, the host country Azerbaijan, and numerous logistical challenges. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down why the corporate presence likely won’t be as strong this year, and what that me…
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The top Republican position on the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee is up for grabs next Congress, and the race could have a big impact on the future of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda. POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Kentucky GOP Rep. Brett Guthrie, who is a leading contender in that race. They discuss Guthrie’s…
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who Vice President Kamala Harris selected as her running mate, could help Democrats with their energy and climate messaging, which the party views as a key part of the 2024 campaign. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down Walz’s energy record, what he could bring to the ticket, and potential criticisms he might face fro…
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The Biden administration’s manufacturing and environmental justice goals are clashing in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state, because of a proposed plastics recycling facility. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why this project is so controversial and how the administration is trying to navigate those tensions. Plus, the Biden administration is …
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August 4 through august 10th is National Health Center week. Deb Polun serves as the Chief Strategy officer at the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut known as (CHC/-ACT). It is the statewide association that supports the work of Connecticut’s Community Health Centers, which provide primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare …
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration are set to fight legal challenges against their landmark environmental justice law, which aims to protect millions of state residents in low-income areas and communities of color from heavy industrial pollution. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the legal dispute and how it could be a major setback …
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Our friend Anne Applebaum has written a new book called Autocracy Inc. She chronicles the rise of authoritarianism around the world and how those autocracies work together to keep themselves in power. With Donald Trump running for President of the United States, could we be heading for a similar fate? We've seen other countries thwart autocracies i…
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This week, a major permitting reform bill authored by Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) cleared its first hurdle in a Senate committee. But the legislation still faces a difficult path forward during an election year. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what’s in the bill and the challenges ahead. Plus, Senate appropriators unan…
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Some Democratic allies are calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to select Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as her running mate to ease concerns from the fossil fuel industry and its workers, many of whom are in labor groups. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Jordan Wolman discuss how Shapiro could potentially help the Harris campaign from an energy and p…
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Around the world, a mix of like-minded governments, diplomats and organizations are quietly preparing a global climate strategy in case Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down this global effort and the Biden administration’s role in it. Plus, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is delaying the i…
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Pets are like family. The dog treat business had a good year in 2024. The market value exceeded expectations, reaching $8.3 million. The trend is set to continue, with the market projected to reach a whopping $14.2 million by 2034. Laurie Surprenant and Amy Kenkel are the co-owners of the dog bakery company, Leaps and Bones. They talk about the str…
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This past week, we saw President Joe Biden drop out of the Presidential race and VP Kamala Harris emerge as the new nominee for the Democratic Party. The Atlantic's Frank Foer wrote the book "The Last Politician" about Joe Biden's consequential first term and Elaina Plott Calabro, also from The Atlantic, has interviewed Kamala Harris multiple times…
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Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats’ likely presidential nominee, has an important political and climate choice as her campaign kicks into gear: how hard she should attack the oil industry. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Harris’ antagonistic history with fossil fuel companies and what sort of factors her campaign must weigh. Plus, FERC Chai…
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Vice President Kamala Harris, who is poised to become the Democratic nominee for president, is hoping her long environmental justice record will help her defeat Donald Trump in November. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down Harris' environmental justice resume and why she thinks it will be a winning strategy. Plus, House Republicans sparred with FER…
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Americans are leasing electric vehicles at record levels because of a federal tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act. But that growth has been driven by what GOP critics call a “loophole” in the law, and they’ve vowed to repeal the incentive if they regain control of both houses of Congress. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the consumer inte…
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If Vice President Kamala Harris succeeds in taking President Joe Biden’s place as the Democrats’ 2024 presidential nominee, she may seek to craft a more assertive environmental agenda than her current boss has. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how Kamala Harris’ climate ambitions could exceed Biden’s. Plus, Senate Energy Chair Joe Manchin a…
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America is the leading exporter of liquified natural gas in the world, but its main customer, Europe, may not be interested in U.S. gas for that much longer. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the EU’s plans to wean itself off LNG and how that impacts American companies and politics. Plus, Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and quickly…
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The Republican National Convention concluded last week. We heard from Trump's VP nominee, JD Vance, and we heard from Donald Trump for the first time since the assassination attempt. Trump pushed lie after lie during his speech. No surprise. The real question is whether or not Joe Biden can beat him. Mark Leibovich from The Atlantic and Molly Jong …
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A new $5 billion deal could give the Navajo Nation, one of the country’s largest Native American reservations, better access to safe drinking water. But the agreement needs Congress’ approval, and there are significant obstacles ahead. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down why the deal is so important to the Navajo Nation and how Congress could upend…
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Today is the last day of the Republican National Convention, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses his on-the-ground reporting at the RNC and takeaways about how the GOP is approaching energy and climate change. Plus, a U.S. district court in Alaska suspended an oil lease sale awarded in the state’s Cook Inlet back in 2022. For more news on energy a…
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GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has picked Sen. J.D. Vance to be his vice presidential candidate. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the Ohio Republican’s stances on energy and climate and what he would bring to a second Trump administration. Plus, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday upheld the Energy Department's …
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Environmental leaders have been strategizing for months about how to defend climate and clean energy during a second Trump administration. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down those extensive efforts while in Milwaukee covering the Republican National Convention. Plus, Sen. J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s newly-anointed running mate, has been a strong bac…
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Dean Letourneau, the 25th overall pick in this year's NHL Draft to the Boston Bruins joins Drop the Mitts! Dean will be playing for the Boston College Eagles this season and talks about his expectations going into his Freshman year. After attending Bruins Development Camp Dean talks about his biggest takeaways from the week, talking with guys like …
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The Supreme Court term has ended after a series of punishing decisions that break years of precedent. While there were many horrible decisions made in this term, two stand out: The cases on Presidential Immunity and the Chevron Doctrine. Why are these so important? We're joined by our Supreme Court expert and host of the Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lith…
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Whether you're talking about politics in Oklahoma or nationally, it seems to be a time of confrontation, hysteria, or despair - depending on your political tribe. In this episode, Emily and James run down a variety of political news that have people talking in Oklahoma and across the nation. In Oklahoma, primary elections saw a Texas millionaire wa…
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There’s a legal fight brewing in Puerto Rico that could threaten the future of rooftop solar incentives in the territory. That dispute comes as Puerto Rico has some of the most ambitious renewable energy goals in the United States, and as the territory’s grid remains unreliable. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the fight and the potential con…
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A new bipartisan bill out this week has sparked GOP infighting about carbon adjustment fees, with each side using Donald Trump as part of their argument. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what the bill does and doesn’t do, how Trump is influencing this fight, and why the issue could gain traction in Congress next year. Plus, the Biden administrati…
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Former Sen. Jim Inhofe, the longest-serving U.S. senator in Oklahoma history, died at the age of 89 on Tuesday. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Annie Snider discuss Inhofe's influential energy and climate record and how his legacy lives on in the Republican party. Plus, the House appropriations committee advanced funding packages Tuesday for EPA, the In…
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Everyone knows that the Supreme Court is divided between 6 "conservative" justices and 3 "liberal" justices - and that's all you really need to know about the decisions made by the Court, right? "Not so fast," says Dr. Dean Jens and Sarah Isgur in their recent article for politico. Jens and Isgur note that roughly 50% of the Court's decisions in it…
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