Flyover Logic: Recent Episodes
Flyover Logic
“ I think my internet is different than yours.” Hosts Mike & Tami discuss events of the day, why not all internets are the same and try to apply some Flyover Logic to the issues we all face.
Catching up, pre-verdict, please make it make sense. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-thorson/message
A conversation with friend of the pod Kristin about where we are this election season and how to we move forward without looks or our minds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-thorson/message
With the Primaries effectively over we, and the Nation, grapple with the realities of Trump v. Biden 2.0 as well as our reactions to Biden's SOTU / Campaign kick off speech and as always much much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-thorson/message
It's an election year and like clockwork there is a 'Crisis' at the southern boarder. We take some time to hash out our thoughts on this perennial, real and complicated issue.
Also, what the heck is with the far right 'Holy War' on T. Swift, some Minnesota Nice and more.
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Guess who's back?! We are kicking off the election year with a conversation on the deja vu we are currently experiencing. A little rundown of who's who, who's still there (and who shouldn't be!), and a tiny part dreaming of the ideal match up. Spoiler alert, Iowa fans, Iowa is NBD.
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Earlier this month we had the pleasure of connecting with longtime friend of the show, record 3x Flyover guest, international man of mystery Chris Hyslop. Chris took time to speak with us while he was in the Ukraine 30 miles from the war front helping set up humanitarian efforts to rebuild home destroyed by the war. Listen in as we get a live account of the ongoing war, what it means for the people of Ukraine and how it effects the world and us here at home.
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Rural Minnesota is having a 'content creator moment'. From podcasts to TikTok to Reels & Instagram, many rural creators are finding some growing audiences across the interwebs.
One such MN Miracle creator is Jordan, aka @off_jawaggon, whose opinions and musings on politics, science, horses, and all things Minnesota has been exploding on TikTok.
We invited Jordan on to discuss going viral and his recent success, the pros and cons of social media platforms for news and information, and more.
Show Links:
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/01/1178898433/ohio-grandma-sets-record-im-the-oldest-old-lady-to-ever-visit-every-national-par?fbclid=IwAR26YNTkAPqih30u8eYXsCIM9bKXXyv_WQUep_0g1RbXJtKzcEiP3G6sXig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4pnbCYz6Cs ---
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In today's episode Mike and Tami have a little 'therapy' break. An honest conversation about how we are doing and evaluating what drives us to learn more and keep engaging. Also, 'What The Heck!?' is up with India? As well as some Taylor Swift concert previews and a brand new MN Gubernatorial candidate launches her campaign with an unusual campaign pledge!
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Today we tackle a myriad of topics from the Republican House $hitshow to dizzying campaign propaganda from Gov. Walz and more!
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As a follow up to our episode on ‘Book Bans Arrive In Flyover Country’ we thought it would be great to get some perspective on the issue from those who would be most affected. We were not wrong. Ashlee & Maggie are both high school seniors at our local district and not only were they willing to sit down with us, but they were part of a number of students who stood up to speak out at a recent school board meeting in response to calls to object/ban a whole list of books from the school library.We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. And despite all the challenges today's youth face, if Ashlee & Maggie are any representation, the future is in good hands. And as you will hear, they are not waiting to get started, the future is now. The kids are alright. Linkshttps://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmakers-shirtless-zoom-vote-breaks-the-internet/600271624/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/us/new-jersey-pasta-dump.html?fbclid=IwAR00rfT07RQ2cZ5Q-wdau_buH1RhgjJMoKnAidn40F01CWcYRZUg45kItOU--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-thorson/message
Once again our elected officials are playing chicken with the world economy over when and how to raise the Federal Debt Ceiling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-thorson/message
The national discussion concerning what books should or should not be a part of school library has burst onto the local scene in recent weeks. To help cut through this often emotionally charged and contentious debate we sat down with out local School Superintendent Jeff Drake. No matter your starting point in the discussion, please listen in as we attempt to sort through where we are at and where we can come together to serve our kids going forward.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-thorson/message
It’s been a minute and the headlines keep on breaking. We cover a lot of ground today over the past weeks headlines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-thorson/message
Book bans, abortion bans, transgender bans, bans bans and more! Don’t like? Ban it! Also, hungry kids don’t exist. But if they do, they can eat for free in Minnesota schools. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mike-thorson/message
Today we discuss what's happening in the Minnesota Legislature, which is a whole lot! Last fall Democrats won control of the MN House, Senate & Governors mansion giving them the ability get things done with little to know Republican involvement. Today we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly as the DFL gets down to business.
Show Links:
Walz-signs-bill-guaranteeing-abortion-access-in-minnesota
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/02/02/carbonfree-energy-plan-bound-for-governors-desk-after-senate-vote
https://www.house.mn.gov/Schedules/All
https://www.mprnews.org/politics/1
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/02/03/duluth-14-yearold-has-slept-outside-for-1021-straight-nights-and-still-counting?fbclid=IwAR1bChbrkSABVzAnBQobSZ_MEQRdY1XRr2M-WyK2cXz1JvWj5FC1yeEE51M
https://www.ktvu.com/news/hormel-unveils-new-chili-cheese-beer-in-time-for-super-bowl
https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1614072075257249792?s=20&t=L_FU33aUr334vmVfBNfDCw
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Open Secrets.org estimates that a whopping $16.7 billion dollars were spent on the 2022 elections. Today we get some of our reactions on what did we get? From the Red Splash, split tickets and a whole lot of discontent voters. Listen in and then weigh in with your own takes.
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Ok folks, it’s 1 week to Election Day! Today we cover our thoughts in election coverage, gubernatorial debates and campaigns shifting into high gear ‘turn out, please don’t gaffe, any press is good press (🤞) mode and so much more!
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After an extended late summer hiatus, Mike & Tami return to the studio to find the world is still upside down. Today we tackle how we feel about the midterms, what both parties get wrong on the campaign trail and how much we have missed our chats. Listen in as we take off towards the rapidly approaching Election Day.
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Schools out for the summer!!! So lets talk education! The past year has been extremely challenging for students, educators and parents as we reentered 'normal' school following two years of pandemic disruptions. This month we are putting together a series of shows on Education focusing on Post-Pandemic schooling, mental health in our schools, schools 'safety', student experiences and so much more.
With everything from the pandemic disruption to school shootings its no surprise that 'mental health' in our schools is a hot topic. We were fortunate enough to sit down with Nate Bailly, a Professional School Counselor, who has been practicing in our public schools for the past seven years. We cover the history and evolution of 'school counseling', what counselors actually do vs. what we think they do, where the profession is heading, how parents and professionals can partnered and leverage each other to help students and so much more.
Today we had the great opportunity to sit down with Mark Anderson after completing his first year as the Fergus Falls Senior High Principal. Starting in elementary education and working his way across the country and into administration Mark has built an impressive resume. Joining our local school system 'post' pandemic and facing education challenges he could have never dreamed.
We cover transitioning to 'normal', academics vs. emotional/mental well being, homework, cell phones and more.
Show Links:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/07/colorado-automatic-voter-registration-elections/661475/?fbclid=IwAR1DQxxLqz81W88a7sQN0_lSdPxOxGD9Sn_Acb38Z5224qlflupDV0E3CZ4
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minnesota-cbd-shops-overwhelmed-with-demand-for-thc-products-on-first-day-of-new-law?fbclid=IwAR1yW6HyrX0buIa50VWbuVAXEk-vPTI-N39MIJJ3Z3nysty7-_E-AInN-iM
https://www.npr.org/2022/07/05/1108814874/rubber-ducky-watches-that-dont-tell-time-clock-in-tiktok-views?fs=e&s=cl
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Schools out for the summer!!! So lets talk education! The past year has been extremely challenging for students, educators and parents as we reentered 'normal' school following two years of pandemic disruptions. This month we are putting together a series of shows on Education focusing on Post-Pandemic schooling, mental health in our schools, schools 'safety', student experiences and so much more.
With everything from the pandemic disruption to school shootings its no surprise that 'mental health' in our schools is a hot topic. We were fortunate enough to sit down with Nate Bailly, a Professional School Counselor, who has been practicing in our public schools for the past seven years. We cover the history and evolution of 'school counseling', what counselors actually do vs. what we think they do, where the profession is heading, how parents and professionals can partnered and leverage each other to help students and so much more.
Here is a pro-tip: If you think you may need counseling or profession therapy, the answer is yes. Get some. Mental health is for everyone.
Also, if you or someone you know is looking for mental health help, here are some resources for you:
CRISIS TEXT LINE - Text 'MN' to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-223-4512
Show Links:
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/19/1105962389/france-burkini-swimsuit-islamic-women?fbclid=IwAR3IU3eS98mq5IL6YJkthxYjJY95m5NGYvkjLT95bjeya6mniPswwzqhH2k
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/push-peanut-up-pikes-peak-nose_n_62ab43b0e4b0c77098ab0baf?fbclid=IwAR3tYTsvAJhxA4fL98eMuaJ_WNfbS2cowkaKDN0rkIYCCHHVrDvNSCkqsuk&fs=e&s=cl
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/20/1106229988/texas-gops-new-platform-says-biden-didnt-really-win-it-also-calls-for-secession
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/06/20/covid19-shots-for-infants-toddlers-available-in-minnesota-this-week?fbclid=IwAR09-2J8YoSa1TRKPpm3MjvwNT2Qefg9CQfzHzD69trL1I2lXXMqYO-38kE&fs=e&s=cl
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Schools out for the summer!!! So lets talk education! The past year has been extremely challenging for students, educators and parents as we reentered 'normal' school following two years of pandemic disruptions. This month we are putting together a series of shows on Education focusing on Post-Pandemic schooling, mental health in our schools, schools 'safety', student experiences and so much more. Today we dig in to what has become a hot button issue in our current political climate: school standards. Minnesota is currently on the tail end of there once a decade review and update of the K-12 Social Studies Standards and is just beginning there review of Math Standards. We take a look at the process so far as well as some excellent discussion of the purpose, efficacy and potential pitfalls of 'standardized' education. Listen in and please join the conversation with your thoughts and experiences.
Show Links:
https://www.twincities.com/2022/03/29/minnesota-teachers-parents-criticize-awkward-tribal-references-in-proposed-math-standards/?fbclid=IwAR0tM4qSCRVjEvJLkCqLx3lFOQb6KNMcs2Yq8dLmDt8iGLWBOaVlgvucwAg https://thehill.com/news/wire/3519241-snoop-dogg-gives-full-time-blunt-roller-a-raise-cites-inflation/ https://www.twincities.com/2022/04/07/math-education-standards-committee-adds-more-references-to-mn-tribes-other-cultures/?fbclid=IwAR09cLHklyvLy8Tu_kl0bxXFz_5y5VJ0YtYqskLcRc6_tBJh45uggE_YaGY https://www.brookings.edu/articles/50-states-50-standards-the-continuing-need-for-national-voluntary-standards-in-education/ https://www.educationevolving.org/blog/2021/11/mn-educators-react-to-new-social-studies-standards https://sahanjournal.com/education/minnesota-education-social-studies-standards-battle/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/05/health/rectal-cancer-checkpoint-inhibitor.html?fbclid=IwAR1d1npDrXdR8PMFvtHl8K7oQ_NZNzYzrtNyUDdzOYd3zS8Nvka-A69pdoo https://qz.com/work/2169837/the-best-out-of-office-message-is-written-by-an-icelandic-horse/?fbclid=IwAR2MantkX36PQdIyiElXUXJX-duWCL02viBWrFRyAMqcgC5qxf6tRQoBLaw
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Earlier this month the Minnesota Legislative session came to a close with much work done and much work left unfinished. Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Representative Jamie Long (61B) to get some on the ground context of what got done, Special Sessions and the ups and downs of governing a state that is one of only three with a 'divided' government.
Also Canada bans more guns, Fargo tries a new way of voting, the Mona Lisa get a pie in the face and French soccer fans lose their minds in the face of relegation.
Show Links:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/4awk5p/mona-lisa-attacked-with-cake?fbclid=IwAR3vWNQlMq5SSyT6RPA5WjKICVQzzUIwD-Ene-xM1CTxMMzSlDXhvCCjjgw
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/30/world/canada/canada-gun-buyback.html?fbclid=IwAR1bv40SfDjR0BP5RWWYB1hWbEjhOWQ3twz2q-Z3JPVP5-lW1wQm_T36Uo0
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2022/05/minnesota-legislature-adjourns-2022-regular-session-without-passing-tax-cut-spending-bills/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/29/saint-etienne-relegation-fans/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/06/06/vote-for-everyone-you-like-fargo-tests-approval-voting?fbclid=IwAR3gBVoRWYtCIYx9rNXpU7dn5hi0glR2DtmvzmNc2_mcrE_KMz9Q0hfehnc
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We begin today with some of our reactions to yet another school massacre in the United States. This time in Uvalde Texas. We then continue our conversation on Christian Nationalism and wrap up our final thoughts on why it matters.
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'Christian Nationalism' is nothing new and its shape, power and intensity has ebbed and flowed throughout our countries history. Increasingly in recent years we have seen a resurgence of this phenomenon that is reaching farther and deeper into our public discourse.
Today we begin a multi part series trying to dig in deeper to understand what we mean when we use the term, identifying the dangers for our country and society and seek to find ways to engage with the issue.
Show links:
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/05/17/in-duluth-preschool-moves-from-the-classroom-to-the-forest?fbclid=IwAR01RITnxcWu8YdmCzfFFQ1Cx9waNLxZC6qbmTgbJa1Ml5_Y4HxOhjBOaSU
https://www.startribune.com/online-diary-buffalo-gunman-plotted-attack-for-months/600173580/?fbclid=IwAR2MtFYcH9PR9QdaEU71xp6QG8hDWjbrBZH-LCkYYbHG7l4ZfG900HP_1uc
https://www.startribune.com/who-to-call-if-your-dog-needs-a-date-to-your-wedding/600173016/?fbclid=IwAR1X6SyHz7iUyIiRL8u9NP2DvAqSu2u1RGgWhiK57LNN4LtncG7DyCOH-Ts
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/05/16/minnesota-film-industry-hopes-for-a-resurgence?fbclid=IwAR01m0UPnYZLMwzbzYd2LP_IilslCutsKSjIJNtTkQvyJT8kb01fwnVTL-0
https://time.com/6052051/anti-democratic-threat-christian-nationalism/
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/14/1073215412/christian-nationalism-donald-trump
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/christian-nationalism-is-single-biggest-threat-to-americas-religious-freedom/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/05/18/mcdonald-wendy-lawsuit-burger-size/?fbclid=IwAR1obLpKzXrXiUmYb8O4y5MSIb2hdhkMPNbT7VYJlHyb-sEU_9lDtru3-mg
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/february-web-only/what-is-christian-nationalism.html
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As the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine continues to grind on we take some time to unwind some history of how we got here and what the long term effects will be for us all. Russian has a long and complicated history with its neighbors and the world. As is often the case in history, nothing never doesn’t change but nothing changes much. Show Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/05/10/florida-victims-of-communism-day/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/05/11/pilot-down-passenger-takes-over-with-no-idea-how-to-fly?fbclid=IwAR309_h0UGHGVnVnL4I0iEkkj-EOVxjn1zT6lfaaBu9L6XK64QLVKFf5sCA
https://www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1097637255/authorities-find-human-remains-lake-mead-twice-in-one-week?utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=twitter.com
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3478598-popular-ramen-noodle-brand-launches-makeup-collection/
https://time.com/6155581/russia-sanctions-global-economic-impact/
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/war-in-ukraine-twelve-disruptions-changing-the-world
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/generations-hurt-children-grandchildren-war-survivors-fear-ripple-effe-rcna21236
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The rapid rise of prices all across the economic spectrum it is impossible to ignore. Inflation; we all know its bad but what does it really mean, how did we get here and what can we do to stop it? As our news sources and social feeds look for quick and easy answers we dig in to learn more. And as per usually the shortest answer is, “It’s complicated.” Show Links: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/first-indepedence-bank-black-owned-officially-open-in-twin-cities/89-c89aeba0-338c-490d-aa89-60275b27c50c?fbclid=IwAR3mNuUFvgyES7PQ9ZywIHj-q64LmYZOe7XxG_422uHdUUlJawugQV6hXkA
https://www.npr.org/2022/04/29/1095549251/russia-dolphins-black-sea-naval-base
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/05/03/us/roe-wade-abortion-supreme-court
https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/315/inflation/inflation-advantages-and-disadvantages/
https://www.marketplace.org/2022/02/08/will-inflated-prices-come-back-down-mostly-no/
https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2021/12/12_conversation_inflation.php#.YnFvMi-B3zI
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/explainer-us-inflation-high-ease-84036554
https://www.fox9.com/news/following-lawsuit-taco-chons-owner-says-he-will-fight-to-keep-name-dream-alive?fbclid=IwAR3W2999BbBXsAqxWEzgaYow3-XvDJkq4ifq1RRiMCIUA6fi9xKOPrlwCqc
https://www.startribune.com/dfl-aims-to-make-minnesota-an-early-presidential-primary-state/600166842/
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2021/03/11/covid-19-stimulus-how-much-do-coronavirus-relief-bills-cost/4602942001/
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-price-of-gasoline-isnt-really-at-a-record-high-in-fact-the-inflation-adjusted-cost-of-driving-a-mile-was-higher-for-most-of-the-past-century-11646770318
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-price-of-gasoline-isnt-really-at-a-record-high-in-fact-the-inflation-adjusted-cost-of-driving-a-mile-was-higher-for-most-of-the-past-century-11646770318
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With the recent leak of a draft ruling the SCOTUS seems poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, paving the way to returning the protection or elimination of abortion rights to the states. We take a hot minute or digest our hot takes on this potential paradigm shift.
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This show we had the wonderful opportunity to have a conversation with two 'rural rebounders' Ari & Tommy Velasco. As technology and demographic shifts (accelerated during the pandemic) put 'remote working' within reach of more and more people we sat down to find out more about that process, the pros and cons of choosing to 'live rural' and what it takes to thrive.
Also, this week offered a What the Heck cornucopia! Metaverse 'forever modes', testical tanning, Twitter wars and more.
But Arizona Tea and an accidental lotto win will make anyone feel Nice.
Show Links:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jason-ravnsborg-impeached-fatal-crash-joseph-boever_n_62557ac3e4b0723f80119089?fbclid=IwAR0Zv8M7VbVE_UIZ4TPK96EVi754MDkpWf3B3cbFWiLUp2bMmolt7s-uDx4
https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkp47y/metaverse-company-to-offer-immortality-through-live-forever-mode?fbclid=IwAR2uuoRw3eIwQzcq5iay5hudNuoUrt3SXwxuSwaNket7mty5ZEFkH3rohBo
https://relevantmagazine.com/current/the-arizona-iced-tea-founder-wont-give-into-inflation-consumers-dont-need-another-price-increase/?fbclid=IwAR1FpSc4Va9sj0Z5BEJuHT-FBuCbEGhnZI9O1ELQ1fchC-Cu7Q_wIQdUR2c
https://www.fox9.com/news/all-minneapolis-north-graduating-seniors-to-receive-up-to-10k-scholarships?fbclid=IwAR0QXeeOUdPlvaEbZDMbunMD383u1gYbU2xgU-YWF8aR_aM6tjOlE7MBiVY
https://www.startribune.com/target-goes-hybrid-for-good-wont-require-workers-in-twin-cities-offices/600166026/
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/to-go-drinks-in-nyc-are-now-legalheres-what-you-need-to-know-041222#:~:text=Just%20a%20few%20months%20after,something%20%22substantial%22%20to%20eat.
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/10-million-scratcher-ca/507-45ac557a-7e83-4fd5-ad1d-64bdc0d229ab?fbclid=IwAR3q89oKO9bi4OXPGly_iEYm5h0SymqmaO4jBWeDyscFmyh373hFqOqEALk
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As the legislative calendar across the nation comes to a close we are are seeing a flurry of State bills focused on LGBTQ issues. From Texas, to Utah, to Florida, Oklahoma and more. We take some time today to look at some of these instances and give our take on what's good, what's bad and what's down right horrible. State legislators are putting a seemingly unprecedented number of bills forward concerning, limiting and outright banning behavior and speech surrounding these issues.
Also, What the heck is with "Furies" & Tennessee appears to lift age limits on marriage.
But an new drug company is promising $30 insulin and Anoka MN wants to make it legal it imbibe in a public 'Social District' So that's nice!
Show Links:
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/nearly-240-anti-lgbtq-bills-filed-2022-far-targeting-trans-people-rcna20418
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/10/texas-trans-kids-abortion-lgbtq-gender-ideology/
https://www.upworthy.com/company-selling-cheap-insulin?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2
https://www.aclu.org/legislation-affecting-lgbtq-rights-across-country
https://thehill.com/opinion/3260037-pavlich-women-step-up-to-save-their-sports/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/us/politics/florida-voting-law.html?fbclid=IwAR3KP-otcIT4RpXb1jNzLqX1vFXdkLPl_TW_2M5DpohcFL5Jifjfl7Pgses
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/03/20-reader-views-on-transgender-people-in-competitive-sports/629410/
https://apnews.com/article/business-sports-florida-utah-cultures-ea120a901ff8c9f0c88286cdf5fb3920
https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089221657/dont-say-gay-florida-desantis
https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/what-do-we-do-when-people-are-equal?s=r
https://www.startribune.com/anoka-wants-to-pilot-minnesotas-first-social-district-to-let-patrons-buy-a-drink-and-stroll/600162402/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/opinion/furries-culture-war.html
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There is a lot of attention on the Supreme Court of late so we stopped to chat about it. From the confirmations hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to Ginny & Clarence Thomas and the 'Shadow Docket' we work through our thoughts on all of it.
Of course we cover the 'biggest "What the heck?!" moment at the Oscars, how Vladimir Putin is sad his country is being 'Canceled' as well as the fact the generosity still is alive and well and how a pedaling pastor learned to love not driving.
Show Links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/us/politics/ginni-thomas-trump-mark-meadows.html?fbclid=IwAR3QD6OmyptvVPLLXK2S_s-veRYCPqXOycJScR2u4X6POO2gTiSXHYT4dZs
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/03/24/willie-wilson-gas-giveaway-chicago/?fbclid=IwAR1IWraS936i4URaTejjgtjUSTlYjk7NViVgmUJi_A_f2LoiYsV1YwM-pLw
https://www.startribune.com/on-the-go-with-minneapolis-pedaling-pastor/600160313/
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Striking Minneapolis teachers and support staff are making national news with the outcome far from certain but certain to have big implications for educators across Minnesota and elsewhere. With this in mind was asked Katie Lillis to join us to give us some more context for what were are seeing in headlines. Katie is a Fergus native, an educator, union member and advocate for education policy. Listen in as we learn more about how she was drawn to this roll, a deeper look into why teachers unions matter and what we may expect to see going forward.
Also, What The Heck is a up with Sloths? And Kayne West is off the rails again.
But Minnesota State Parks make a big move towards accessibility and Kindergarteners are here to cheer you up with a pep talk hotline!
Show Links:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kanye-west-suspended-from-instagram_n_623284bce4b046c938d677c9?fbclid=IwAR20wU7kdlYbIaGdSiWJgjqPAZYsO7QajLTktdF4abiQ5Z3UCfwRM8AoMnI
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/mike-tysons-cannabis-brand-making-ear-shaped-weed-gummies-rcna20179?fbclid=IwAR3ysM1OVA2hiVBjLUsalTcIE-rs9DQERepWkiAUNpBrqLELiyiUZUHHlms
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mcvmagazine/issues/2022/mar-apr/tracks.html
https://www.startribune.com/anonymous-donor-buys-northern-minnesota-deep-lake-val-chatel-ski-resort-for-parkland/600158065/
https://www.npr.org/2022/03/06/1084800784/peptoc-hotline-kindergarteners
https://www.fox9.com/news/child-collides-with-sloth-on-zip-line-in-costa-rican-rainforest?fbclid=IwAR163fxGipRjR3XF7tC-APNUABwdkP-6nFTDqa_PIMt3CHM_dxF3zH3aZr8
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With gasoline prices reaching historic highs amid global turmoil it seems everyone has their favorite culprit to blame. The problem is, everyone is wrong. We take some time today to dig into the deep end of the oil and gas industry and reflect on the political football that is gas prices. And of course we bring you some What The Heck and a little Minnesota Nice.
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It's been a couple weeks since we have been in the studio and the world has changed drastically. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is now the worlds focus as we watch in real time war unfolding in a way we have never experienced. We took some time today to unpack many of the issues surrounding this event. A little bit of history, a little bit of outrage and a little bit of hope we work to wrap our heads around this unnecessary horror. This surely will not be the last conversation on the Ukraine as we slowly, but with lighting speed, watch the world reorient itself.
Show Links:
https://www.newsandguts.com/video/watch-little-girl-sings-let-it-go-in-kyiv-bomb-shelter/?fbclid=IwAR0Bx_a6IiBrxolgHxXdRpJlDxnxlnDu3FxKYcxaDM_8yORBxijBaXoAFZk
https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2022/03/09/giant-joro-spiders-east-coast-may
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/05/world/europe/ukraine-refugees-germany.html
https://twitter.com/onthemedia/status/1500211803908882432?s=20&t=TFHdOjweorOn9YGsHoUtLw
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/the-2008-russo-georgian-war-putins-green-light
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Today we the pleasure to sit down with Hometown Legend and current City Council Person Tom Rufer. As we continue looking forward to the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Fergus Falls we asked Tom to join us to talk about our city, why he chose to return and where are city is headed.
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This year our lovely home town is celebrating its 150th Birthday. So in celebration we have invited Chris Schuelke into the studio to talk about the history of Fergus Falls. A long time Fergus resident Chris has been at the helm of the Ottertail County Historical Society for over 30 years learning, discovering, recording and sharing the history of this area as a 'public historian'. Join us as cover some of Fergus' more notable events and characters as well has why remembering our history matters and cover some of the events taking place to commemorate the occasion.
Also, What The Heck is up with the 'Freedom Convoy's' and a nun gets busted for stealing to fund her bad 'habit' and more!
Show Links:
https://www.otchs.org/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2022/02/08/california-nun-gambling-school-prison-kreuper/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/08/sports/olympics-medals-winter
https://twitter.com/shannonrwatts/status/1490368366002905090
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Today we had the privilege to speak with Shannon Watson, founder and Executive Director of Majority in the Middle. This organization was created in 2020 in direct response to the increasing toxicity of 'politics' as we know it. MIM seeks to engage 'those who believe in civil discourse, in bipartisanship and compromise, and in setting a better example for the next generation of elected officials to step forward'.
Shannon has a long history of involvement in politics and currently serves as the Vice Pres. of Public Affairs for the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce.
Listen in and learn with us about this great organization, where it all started, where they are headed and how you can get involved.
Show Links:
https://www.majoritymiddle.com/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/01/28/its-a-part-of-me-in-a-podcast-rochester-students-tell-their-hijab-stories?fbclid=IwAR1HWiyov46QjNcJlI5-tq3OuA1TzdI7ISyWJl0imYAUNFledImEr3RIrN8
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/education/2022/01/26/hb-1134-indiana-critical-race-theory-schools-crt-bill/9225989002/
https://cbs4indy.com/in-focus-indiana-politics/indiana-schools-libraries-could-face-prosecution-for-harmful-materials-under-statehouse-bill/
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/02/1077567589/groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-shadow-staten-island-chuck
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1077352159/groundhog-day-milltown-mel-dies?fbclid=IwAR1rBCg1wslK0yC6S7By7RK0VX92Zh1WX9WXpH3wRVQVJZdi9Ph5GcMvLUg
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Total we step back into the studio for the first time in 2022! We get our feet replanted catching up on all the news we can handle with the help of our new and unproved ‘Wheel o’ Topics.
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Dr. Naomi is practicing OB/GYNA who has been a women’s health advocate for years and is as passionate about eduction as she is providing excellent medical care. As we enter 2022 the issues surrounding abortion rights, access and legality in the United States seem to be shifting and accelerating. From Texas’ new law restricting abortions to six weeks, Missouris 15 week ban is currently before the Supreme Court and many other States seem poised to follow suit. We decided it would be good for us to speak to someone who actually works in this ‘space’ to help us understand the complexity of how all these changes have, can and will effect women’s health. Sometimes we need to get past simple Pro Life/Pro Choice political rhetoric and wade into the details of what our policies practically mean in the real world. Spoiler alert: It’s complicated.
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays! Today we talk about some of our favorite (and least favorite) holiday traditions, some crazy Christmas history, the colonial ‘war on Christmas’ and what we all get wrong about the holidays. So listen in, drink up and be merry!
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Today long time friend of the show and guest host Kristin called a Hot Take session to vent about some recent Congressional Mailers she received. We take some time to discuss what they are, how they are supposed to work and the larger questions about the upcoming onslaught of political mail coming our way in 2022. Nothing like some flashy political flyers to keep you warm these dark winter nights!
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As 2021 winds down the news just keeps winding up! Today we try to get caught up on headlines catching our attention this past week. New Zealand bans cigarettes, local Sheriff booked for drunk driving, Gavin Newsom gets snarky, Putin & Xi Bromance and so much more.
Show Links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59591301?fbclid=IwAR2Cy22A3XwieJoLEApVXcnQLCsa9LzRMyJQEXQMmBqPJM_wPTTTO40ZuR4
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/newsom-california-assault-weapons-ban-texas-abortion-law_n_61b65ed7e4b0bb13fd08fd28?fbclid=IwAR3jURdQUOejPRitKdmP7FZncy09TLFWngVTHQGLRxzYmwT763kEVJy9k40
https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3vpb5/new-zealand-ban-cigarettes?fbclid=IwAR3t2ts3gjqNvRVi2ANQ6vhSe03P1Iv6arv17p_OHMB8tFGJ_fbUbdhvXKw
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/15/world/asia/china-russia-summit-xi-putin.html?fbclid=IwAR1qTDKu5P_zOofGEOYFZQuJcYPaN8hJXmlBYPTW8OG0sQWxo4CmllCRSKE
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rachael-rollins-massachusetts-us-attorney-black-woman_n_61b11efce4b068effec4fb68?fbclid=IwAR1IhLFFPG_GFv-mtS0WkQREltzbxihcHkaX4u_wKE2q2PJTFChWdzKDcFk
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/12/15/wednesdays-weather-turns-dangerous-and-will-make-history
https://www.startribune.com/hennepin-county-sheriff-charged-with-four-misdemeanor-drunk-driving-offenses/600125966/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/11/05/politics-in-race-for-hennepin-county-sheriff
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dave-hutchinson-midwest-gay-sheriff_n_5be2fb86e4b0dbe871a5a024
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/12/09/senate-debt-ceiling-vote/?fbclid=IwAR3B_ssV6GfH2s8ahXnmCSDFP_gs3vgI1r3wK08LNhP4qhmx1vT8TRdCHWA
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/dec/14/elon-musk-time-person-of-the-year-worst-ever-choice-say-critics
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Today we discuss President Biden’s signature legislation know as Build Back Better. A sprawling piece of lawmaking that tackles health care, child care, climate change and so much more. Listen in as we try to peel some layers back on this bill we will be hearing about all the way through the 2022 election!
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Back after our first holiday break and we had so much to catch up on we invented a new format: "Spin That Wheel!"
We hit Heckuva Hotdish, Holiday Hits & Misses, Build Back Better, Warm Fuzzies and more!
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We were delighted to once again have music educator and ‘Master of the Musiverse’ Scott Kummrow on the show to discuss ‘Censorship’ in the artistic realm. Music, movies and more. Who gets to decided? Does it even work? And how best to move forward in the ever expanding universe of digital media. Always a good conversation with Scott but particularly as he works to wrestle with these issues as an artist, as an educator and as a parent.
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There has been a lot of heated rhetoric thrown around of late (and since the founding of America) about Free Speech. What it is, what it isn’t, who gets to decide and how your exercising thereof should or shouldn’t impact you or those around you. We take some time today to discuss our thoughts about this issues including your rights to NOT speak as well as some history of how some of our preconceived notions of what speech makes you ‘American’ and what does not. Not surprisingly the answer is usually in the ear of the beholder.
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After the last crazy week we had trouble narrowing our What the Heck's so we give a bonus episode!
What the heck: quitting jobs to avoid vaccines, paternity leave shaming, Denis Prager, Wizard of New Zealand sacked, Squid Games, Candy Corn Chips, a Wibbily Wobbly Mess & more!
Enjoy.
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This week we sat down with Joanna Tysdal, a trained RN and parent of 4 students in the district, who graciously agreed to come on the show to help give some counterweight to our ongoing discussions on masking in schools in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A couple episodes ago we did a "Hot Take" on our local school boards decision to reinstated a masking mandate in our K-12 schools. During that recording it was clear that our positions on the matter had no daylight between them. As such we agreed that it would appropriate to round out our discussion to have someone on the show who does not come to the same conclusion on this topic. After hearing here eloquently speak out against the mandate at a School Board Listening Session on the matter we reached out to her and she accepted our invite.
As you will hear we had a wonderful conversation, learned more about each other and our selves and hopefully modeling that this type of conversation can and should be done.
We still are absolutely not aligned on this issue however we all walked away friends.
As Joanna said "I never want to be afraid to have a conversation".
Thank you Jonna for joining our conversation.
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It's officially Fall so that means Pumpkin Spice everything, debt crisis, government shutdowns and fiscal cliffs.
As the Federal Government continues to lurch and careen towards an artificial and human made fiscal catastrophe we stopped today to dig a little deeper into this recurring nightmare of our own making. We discuss some vocabulary, history and the current political situation. Whatever your political or fiscal philosophy the short version is it doesn't have to be this way.
Also, South Dakota is in the spotlight a lot lately (and not in a good way) and #VanLifeNYC gets shut down in our 'What the Heck?!' segment.
And we cover Dutch 'chat register' and Captain Kirk finally is going to the final frontier!
Show Links:
https://www.ajc.com/news/sd-gov-kristi-noem-denies-extramarital-affair-with-trump-loyalist-lewandowski/QRUVN3UYINGODOUCCGNWONE7H4/
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/facing-awkward-questions-gov-kristi-noem-does-damage-control-n1280683
https://www.vice.com/en/article/epnyg7/grocery-store-opens-chat-registers-for-lonely-customers?fbclid=IwAR2wLzFF4VZQuYpOM0ECxqh3eUAeHYlo0y3Gm-KM_0iPkqdwXwLRXp7id0g
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/debt-ceiling-care/story?id=80288518
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/facebook-media-cnn-australia_n_615409dee4b008640ead8571?fbclid=IwAR0xpuqJIB2_rqP3Ql_umNZl7UBMride0_KSIPNAms9jh2WkzZ6uWQ6cD0s
https://gothamist.com/news/airbnb-removes-nyc-vanlife-host-after-illegal-vans-removed-streets
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/04/1043055911/william-shatner-space-flight-blue-origin-new-shepard?fbclid=IwAR0SiBhcZKPEZZNy11onFt5kNk9jaB5GKeVujFrHklGoG4LQrJ9QJV8qvKE
https://datalab.usaspending.gov/americas-finance-guide/deficit/trends/
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/030515/which-united-states-presidents-have-run-largest-budget-deficits.asp
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Masking in schools is returning to Rural Minnesota. This is just an unplanned ‘hot take’ on the renewed conflicts brewing in our community over the return of masking mandates in our schools in the midsts of increasing covid cases interrupting in person school learning…..again. Sigh. Is it 2025 yet??
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This past week we had the great pleasure to sit down with Emily McCune to learn more about her story. We dig deeper into Medical Marijuana, the arcane rules regulating marijuana derived products in Minnesota, drug policies and so, so much more.
A California native Emily landed in Fergus Falls MN by way of many places and quickly has become a fixture in the community. After battling addictions and working to recover from various traumatic life events Emily stepped out and started "Sugar High Bakery and Confections" in 2020 combining Her passions for baking, helping others and the power of medical cannabis in Her life.
We learned so much and had such fun speaking with Emily and we know you will too.
Learn more about Emily and 'Sugar High' here:
https://www.facebook.com/elevatedbaker/about/?ref=page_internal
Show Links:
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/drowning-girl-statue-causes-stir-bilbao-2021-09-28/?fbclid=IwAR0f79H9o5-nur2gehBOtNBKAHhYuuKnCzihEUk9Z26adfiMoyOqAPNQEzg
https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week-2021.htm?fbclid=IwAR3jnVxHh8omdWyGCWkzp9eZGlB_UiydGrORYb8kx-NLWNR-fr6P6QLUL3g
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Today we discuss the ongoing 'worker shortage' in the United States and why 'nobody wants to work anymore' doesn't even scratch the surface.
Also, troll farms rule 'Christian Facebook' & murders are skyrocketing in our "What the Heck?!" segment. And Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin is a beacon of light we all should try to emulate.
Show Links:
https://www.npr.org/2021/09/27/1040904770/fbi-data-murder-increase-2020
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/09/27/cash-bonuses-and-free-lunches-no-end-in-sight-to-labor-shortage?fbclid=IwAR3RYR2K0_-0G-TqLtjAJzFJmsO9sPkKaB3zzVju77T1axqcGS2DYWqoLkw
https://www.inforum.com/news/7205078-Businesses-tough-out-ongoing-workforce-shortage-as-more-restaurants-temporarily-close?fbclid=IwAR0uh7ZYUt2S30r33VIrgBQLB9rjQtHcmzfdCIQE3Q8ZxQu_PtvUp4efWzw
https://www.npr.org/2021/08/23/1028993124/these-older-workers-hadnt-planned-to-retire-so-soon-the-pandemic-sped-things-up
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/09/04/ten-million-job-openings-labor-shortage/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/29/technology/youtube-anti-vaxx-ban.html?fbclid=IwAR0arGT0e58C89W0EozdRSmqG1tszDE9jN2fwLjfHPtFgyTeqpzCRdHNBc0
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/09/24/betty-soskin-park-ranger-100/?fbclid=IwAR33_ts61RPcKqvd_MQ61Zbeqxy_uREnLQQRj1VGDNKuiOl0tUN9BLUdSvk
https://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/tech-gaming/almost-all-of-facebooks-top-christian-pages-are-run-by-foreign-troll-farms/?fbclid=IwAR1CfcZrFA5N5-p8MfJxAneEH2TQyPVMJLLIJ7ieFvKFR0TPbpJZxSJ2BW8
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2013/09/06/the-incredible-shrinking-labor-force-again/
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-youre-having-trouble-finding-job-employees-labor-shortage-economists-2021-9
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Hey listeners! We are back in the studio again and looking forward to a regular season ahead! Today we discuss the Gabby Petito murder, the upside of Facebook sleuthing, the media coverage of the new exposé 'Peril' and the uproar around the "Biden Vaccine Mandate" that really isn't a mandate. Also, women's US Soccer is finally getting pay parity & new video series highlighting 'Rural by Choice'. So that's nice!
Show Links: https://www.npr.org/2021/09/04/1034368231/facebook-apologizes-ai-labels-black-men-primates-racial-bias?fbclid=IwAR3bJ-SpfAT9WHRdxSxUJdxKmqtL96RHRqTeoMMYTfOi4H7gzCPmF0FRqCc https://ottertaillakescountry.com/rural-by-choice-docuseries-explores-why-people-choose-to-live-in-rural-places/ https://qz.com/2059598/the-us-womens-soccer-team-was-offered-the-same-contract-as-the-men/?fbclid=IwAR0Ygvl3IeVRYVHGAdjFaZ7Vm6vasZHkDdavzJfhwiL3SBA8b7U7OGMxqIc https://www.vice.com/en/article/ywae3x/how-a-petty-tweet-became-a-gig-economy-fairy-tale?fbclid=IwAR3KBQsAOvbipXe_PEZnqw_NMkkE2LIi0ELY9QnfNcE2jdOfYDSlM261yL0 https://abc7.com/gabby-petito-case-jelani-day-missing-maya-millete-update-white-woman-syndrome/11037658/
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Scott Kummrow is 'One talented guy': the music educator, band director, performer and crazy positive dude has finally returned to the studio! Today we discuss a little bit of Covid, a little bit of summer, a little bit of politics and a whole lot of fun! Also, Scott breaks some big news about his continued endeavor to help bring music professionals and artists together to change kids lives through music education with MASTERS OF THE MUSIVERSE!
https://www.facebook.com/motm80/
https://www.skummrow.com/?fbclid=IwAR2GCS5aURZo4OazO3yCzBCykmpP4Q3DWeumL5Mv7-UrUoSm7H11tpvrDIw
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Today we had the fantastic pleasure of speaking with John Noltner about his passion project "A Peace of my Mind", his upcoming book "Portraits of Peace" and the journey that has led Him across the country and the globe searching for the things that bind us together in the face of a polarized world.
“In a world that asks us to focus on the things that can separate us, A Peace of My Mind invites us to explore the common humanity that connects us.”
Originally hailing from Wisconsin, then Minnesota for the past 30 year John and his wife Karen now travel the country as peace-seeking nomads collecting stories from all walks of life, actively engaging in conversations and practicing 'deep listening'.
"A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us."
For more about the 'A Peace of my Mind' project: https://apomm.net/
To pre-order your own 'Portraits of Peace' : https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506471211/Portraits-of-Peace
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We return from our late summer break to the mess in Afghanistan. In short it’s horrible, predictable and way more complicated than we understand. One thing for sure, everyone is unhappy.
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Today we asked our friend Chris Hyslop to come back to the show to help us wrap our heads around what has been happening in Myanmar since the February military coup that removed the democratically elected government.
We cover the history leading to this moment, what has happened and why we as American's should care about global affairs. Chris has spent his career working all over the world most recently working for the United Nations in Myanmar. Chris currently lives in Montana has works with the Montana World Affairs Council.
Show Links:
https://www.newsandguts.com/it-never-ends-arizona-auditors-want-to-go-door-to-door-to-validate-ballots/?fbclid=IwAR21WPCJhFv_v_tjNmkgaBEe4Opi0mf1A5GOaYPOQv9819tjUn7RAlZsSes
https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1004264531/fake-covid-vaccine-cards-keep-getting-sold-online-using-one-is-a-crime
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/california-homeopathic-doctor-fake-vaccine-card-charges_n_60f1837ae4b022142cf7a7da?fbclid=IwAR2Tzw6c7dTy8BNkVB4YibE3sFZ7X3ufLgy2qdkFdngkF-sOchlCKXGYT60
https://www.startribune.com/klobuchar-holds-georgia-field-hearing-in-voting-rights-push/600079424/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/07/16/illinois-police-lying-ban/?fbclid=IwAR3dWtfUJg8VpqzJ8ivAkR2I8bHWW-PQz1OVEnFkVFRE0qZpE7KXByn042g
https://www.startribune.com/from-st-cloud-to-fargo-worth-veer-off-i-94-for-these-restaurants-lake-country-minnesota-where-to-eat/600075592/
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Today we discuss the "Critical Race Theory Mania" sweeping our country.. What is it? What it is not? How is it used? Why is this being discussed now?
One thing is complete clear: Everybody take a breath.
Also, 'What the heck' is with people getting bit on the butt by animals and Texas Dems skip town!?!
But five time Olympian raises funds to provide childcare for Olympic Athletes and 'Guerilla Garden' is MN Nice!
Show Links:
https://thegrio.com/2021/07/12/allyson-felix-to-cover-childcare-costs/?fbclid=IwAR3b2tr6g5N53qSPAwvWm5vZLO935RuukRe13H9K56IyycrHgQ3cZ4n4GaM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/critical-race-theory-battles-are-driving-frustrated-exhausted-educators-out-n1273595?fbclid=IwAR19NgdkQ0e6KQga9Jtkef2dUWP4-6GHO4EoyDkBZUU4U_Aa_y_rY6TBGCk
bit.ly/CRTbreakdown
https://apnews.com/article/europe-austria-environment-and-nature-f6197c876b74881cca252980f8ed98c0?utm_medium=AP_Europe&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=Twitter
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/10/us/texas-primary-voter-arrested.html
https://www.startribune.com/wisconsin-national-guard-unit-headed-to-southwestern-border/600075863/
https://www.startribune.com/guerrilla-gardens-take-root-across-twin-cities/600074788/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/critical-race-theory
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Taking some time to reflect on our last episode’Pride Comes to Rural MN. We also hit on some or the top stories catching our eyes last week.
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In honor of Pride Month we sat down with Krystyne Frandson & John Magnuson, two of the founders of SAGA, Sexuality And Gender Alliance, in our rural MN town. This group is the first of its kind in our city seeking to support LGBTQ youth and educate the broader community about LGBTQ issues. We had a delightful time learning about their stories and the work they are doing.
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Today we are joined by our good friend and super-fan Kristin as we dig into the top headlines occupying our brain space: This week President Biden made his first big trip abroad for the annual G7 Summit & his first face to face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A Federal Judge throws out a employment lawsuit that claimed a hospital could not require covid vaccinations.
Also what the heck is with Pride haters and Chicago is about to have a bananas summer scavenger hunt. But kids will be in the Olympics, an anonymous donor makes a 'reparations payment' and Lin Manuel Miranda teaches us all how to apologize.
Show Links:
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-hides-hundreds-of-250-gift-cards-around-city-to-celebrate-reopening/2530405/?fbclid=IwAR14IiZ1vP--f2CTWCKmH8y6i41FKQMwezOlmV78g6kmxfVvSJ12iM0mYBc
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/sky-brown-kokona-hiraki-qualify-for-olympics-48369514?fbclid=IwAR24pePSYg6LecWi7gYRSGd-oyDNMmcgndILtj9RNceESygu-dXj-bKNijg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/13/methodist-vaccine-lawsuit-dismissed/?fbclid=IwAR3KtHsIZFIFBaC4UUWd3L6-5tBVoitDNngd7nbdTLW0XECLlizQKu0HYxo
https://www.npr.org/2021/06/03/1002580136/a-black-nonprofit-in-kentucky-got-a-6-figure-reparations-payment-from-a-white-he?fbclid=IwAR0x6vILR87lzOrSLieYQSdUUnceSQvWbkVDfe49HAMT-9c_GdKywpWfLNc
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/02/video-boat-fire-harassing-prideflags/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wp_main
https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2021/06/10/americas-image-abroad-rebounds-with-transition-from-trump-to-biden/
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/06/16/biden-putin-russia-cyberattacks-494888
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Today we dig into the top headlines occupying our brain space: Pastors speak out against the proposed publishing of a 'God Bless America Bible' combining the New International version of the Christian Bible with the Pledge of Allegiance, Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and more. Also, Republican Legislatures and Governors are increasingly embracing a Big Government Top Down approach to government, restricting other duly elected bodies from governing themselves. Like banning (or making illegal) vaccine passports, changes in police budgets and the 'teaching' of Critical Race Theory in schools to name a few. Luckily the Olympics are nearly here and we have something positive to look forward to. Most Simon Biles doing her thing. Show Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/05/25/dinosaur-statue-spain-dead/?fbclid=IwAR2tLFCuYqqkkGgL7giiv_RkqlnleLgJTgNLlBY3Dyr2kzsHNtSSuXniVQg https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/23/us/simone-biles-yurchenko-double-pike-trnd/index.html https://people.com/sports/gymnast-chellsie-memmel-comes-out-of-retirement-to-compete-at-us-classic/?fbclid=IwAR1INNoy7zzZXHzLOKms3C8EvXxDvG23uD4CbQwfZXb4wRcZU8uOpDa77so https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56858863 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56858863 https://abc3340.com/news/nation-world/half-of-texas-high-schools-graduating-class-suspended-after-senior-prank?fbclid=IwAR0N1LmPvF5FK7MIXebU1BlESCuj4-QHD4D5I1HTU_5DTEfSxJG-QPSumY0 https://scoop.upworthy.com/high-school-girls-invent-straw-turns-blue-drink-spiked-date-rape-drug?fbclid=IwAR32MPZeQKpy3u9WIhGke_dUc3oIfJ72JqQb5EDSj37uwu33YpHEJ8Exo8I https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/05/24/after-a-wild-ride-of-a-year-forest-lake-high-school-takes-prom-to-the-park?fbclid=IwAR1INNoy7zzZXHzLOKms3C8EvXxDvG23uD4CbQwfZXb4wRcZU8uOpDa77so https://religionunplugged.com/news/2021/5/25/after-pushback-harpercollins-will-not-produce-god-bless-the-usa-biblenbsp
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This past week we had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Nancy XiáoRong Valentine. Nancy is a West Central MN native who has spent plenty of time 'away' but continues to return to the area she calls 'home'. We enjoyed our conversation so much largely due to the absolute calm and wise insight this young woman exudes.
Nancy is a self-taught water-medium artist and though often referred to as “the creative kid” throughout her lifetime, it wasn’t until 2016 that she officially launched her creative career.
With nothing but natural artistic inclination, self-determination and children’s craft-quality watercolor supplies as the only tools in her bag, Valentine signed a lease with the Kaddatz Artist Lofts and began to pursue painting. Much of Valentine’s artistry draws technical inspiration from her Chinese heritage and focuses on abstract themes of beauty, hope and resilience. She strives to reveal hidden connections to her audience through organic impressionistic design using mediums such as watercolor, gouache, Chinese and India inks on paper.
Valentine believes that artistry and arts advocacy work in tandem and stays heavily involved in the Otter Tail County, MN creative community. In 2020, Valentine was named a Blandin Community Leadership Institute Cohort Member, Lake Region Arts Council Cohort Artist, and currently serves as the Vice President of the Kaddatz Galleries Board of Directors.
This conversation is apart of a "Story Mapping" project in collaboration with the Rethos organization, Springboard for the Arts & the Ottertail County Historical Society.
https://www.nancyxvalentine.com/about
Show Links:
https://www.newsweek.com/receptionist-excluded-pizza-wins-money-1589537?fbclid=IwAR1MXPrOG9TlAmhKBvH7koV0cJBuJndpexOq9EzlKSFz3XUQwavu1l6yV4w
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/boy-buys-spongebob-popsicles-on-amazon/507-cdabda98-eff2-4715-a8c3-85b5c98aa2e2?fbclid=IwAR1BFMgtp3Vz2NgJYEyRX85V_eUEI4EOmDZydPCcfJJNEi2s4POQqCn-mmY
https://www.nancyxvalentine.com
https://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/buzzworthy/a-woman-who-didnt-know-she-was-pregnant-gave-birth-midflight-with-the-help-of-three-nicu-nurses/
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Today we dig into the top headlines occupying our brain space: Republican Representative Liz Cheney is voted off the GOP Leadership and the ensuing disillusionment of the party and debating Biden's 2 Trillion dollar infrastructure, what IN it, what IS it and more.
Bonus: LIVE HOT Take to Governor Walz ending of MN Mask Mandate.
Double Bonus: Mike hates TIC TOK
Show Links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/05/09/coronavirus-bodies-trucks-new-york/?fbclid=IwAR0wbdIDETXTjq4hkZFm3UlIFhta1-GxGMjCIqV_V9Fqcajc2p7ibyhuJoY
https://www.newsandguts.com/in-wake-of-pipeline-hack-price-at-pump-reaches-six-year-high-and-gas-demand-surges/?fbclid=IwAR27T66sP7E_B72nOahcbBxT-DxZDNdGqjOrBUKBrz9ICzU8Z_xPBRtIoow
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/08/politics/colonial-pipeline-cybersecurity-attack/index.html
https://www.startribune.com/after-going-dark-for-more-than-a-year-guthrie-theater-to-reopen-its-doors-in-july/600056102/
https://www.newsandguts.com/golden-globes-cancelled-tom-cruise-returns-trophies-nbc-axes-2022-telecast/?fbclid=IwAR2e4GYZ8TggKCY55eefLXpDk5NblJ2-MTNQnN8cTXgP1jA2KDTyKjafl-0
https://www.fox9.com/news/duck-hatches-from-free-range-egg-woman-bought-from-grocery-store?fbclid=IwAR3luFGKu1V5k8xOfW9tDwPndAfVDKzzgRqHssLcXGyqQSxeq2L2n76FiQ0
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/11/995849954/renewable-energy-capacity-jumped-45-worldwide-in-2020-iea-sees-new-normal?fbclid=IwAR0wbrosIPssKzCkOcZ_YM7ZhWrkkZIePKOfoYO1fHt19etPg0hDRPEuKG8
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This is what happens when we hit 'record' again after a long day. Today we share with you a completely unscripted conversation reacting to last weeks news the Josh Duggar (of the reality TV show '19 Kids and Counting') was arrested on charges of position of child pornography. Again.
This is often how new episodes of Flyover Logic begin. Verbally processing together leading to research and reflection and back for more conversation.
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On today’s show we had the true pleasure of speaking with Minnesota native Chad Daniels. Chad was born and raised in Fergus Falls MN and left the area to build a career in stand up. 15 years ago He returned to his Fergus roots with a desire to remain grounded and connected to community and raise a family while continuing his comedic career all across the country. Listen in as Chad shares some great story’s, some wisdom and reminds us that there are lots of amazing people and places but there is no place like home. Find out more about Chad at www.chaddaniels.com and follow Him on Twitter @thatchaddaniels or fin His own podcast ‘Middle of Somewhere’ on Apple Podcasts. This conversation is apart of a "Story Mapping" project in collaboration with the Rethos organization, Springboard for the Arts & the Ottertail County Historical Society.
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Headline Hotdish! Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. China loses control of a giant rocket that now will crash back into the earth, states are start getting creative with vaccine incentives, a new study finds possible connections to tear gas messing with menstrual cycles, the current board crisis moves in a positive direction and so much more. Show Links: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/bemidjis-historic-paul-bunyan-statue-suffers-separated-arm?fbclid=IwAR1JeSMoPcvjzr4uvbCaNa1I7PCzi0T0DSGd4wjSl03mkbSD4Gig5oRwuP4 https://youtu.be/DRFPp1_6XQo https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/04/993430007/trees-talk-to-each-other-mother-tree-ecologist-hears-lessons-for-people-too?fbclid=IwAR2hQEsVMKQIG_x77ogz-0qA5k1XRvXqYWQV1I5-olOIcKQNK4WNcr_CNaU https://thehill.com/homenews/media/551349-new-york-times-wapo-nbc-retract-reports-about-giulianis-contact-with-fbi https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/551315-iowa-governor-signs-law-allowing-landlords-to-refuse-section-8-vouchers https://www.startribune.com/senate-republicans-threaten-to-cut-funding-for-minnesota-state-parks-environmental-programs-over-cle/600053570/ https://www.startribune.com/no-2-house-republican-backs-cheney-ouster-over-trump-barbs/600053674/ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/may/04/pfizer-forecasts-26bn-annual-sales-covid-vaccine https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/03/us/Coronavirus-vaccine-appointment-incentives.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/us/period-tear-gas-study-portland.html?fbclid=IwAR1NYR56MmNICh3aSrFjjGbJyKpfmQJ2KYIu2G_Rbr21srMYXMF-32mvI3E https://www.newsandguts.com/progress-at-border-as-number-of-children-at-cbp-facilities-falls-84/?fbclid=IwAR0cr_e1Mr2ja8rjI4IEfDchXoTPaZxVW7aUDu2ifr-2nAHmw4uyCTJoy7k
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On todays show we were able to connect for fantastic conversation with Chris Hylsop. Chris seemingly has seen and done it all. Born in raised in West Central Minnesota Chris has taught high school in rural MN, joined the Peace Corp serving in Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, Bosnia, Sudan and more. He went on to work for the United Nations spending time in New York and abroad, most recently in Myanmar. At the same time Chris met his lovely bride and had two kids. And through it all Chris and company have continued to return to the family cabin near Fergus Falls keeping them connected to the place where it all started.
Chris recently 'retired' from the UN and is living in Missoula MT and works as the Executive Director of the Montana World Affairs Council and continues to return to lakes country in the summer.
Hope you enjoy this conversation because we sure did!
This conversation is apart of a "Story Mapping" project in collaboration with the Rethos organization, Springboard for the Arts & the Ottertail County Historical Society.
https://www.montanaworldaffairs.org/staff-board/
Show Links:
https://www.inforum.com/community/7001882-Hundreds-show-to-clean-up-vandalized-Moorhead-mosque?fbclid=IwAR1l2uDK1FbDMnnOKMOnSOARQzCunjl_2WarVMveOah_KDQEi3XxPHITPzs
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56194622
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/04/27/987618404/china-says-it-has-ended-poverty-is-that-true?fbclid=IwAR2r-79DUsA3xvpZrklS3FeCZKfRllh60puQjCkNskDvcPp0EBnhpXlpY60
https://www.haihaimpls.com/minnesota-rice
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/04/08/local-chefs-raise-awareness-of-antiasian-hate-with-minnesota-rice
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Headline Hotdish! Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week.
Arizona begins a THIRD recount of 2020 election results, jobs are plentiful but unemployment is high, Alaska Airlines bans State Rep. for defying mask rules, a Florida bans staff FROM getting Covid vaccine, and so so much more.
Show Links:
https://twitter.com/JasonSCampbell/status/1386685340522536961
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/26/990846329/supreme-court-to-take-up-first-major-gun-rights-case-in-more-than-a-decade?fbclid=IwAR37mSan_dXAo8146o2thuBwJPZ9bILu2UepGlt44feldBXDAtAPXIPZT-E
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/24/us/balloon-christmas-list-twins-puppy-trnd/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3VKnlUuYGSwpEFZnYijo1vfPhRCc1LkVglp7EhGPv6FF9mZrPESYBtfzQ
https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/government-and-politics/6977662-New-FCC-crisis-line-rules-will-require-10-digit-dialing-for-218-area-code
https://thehill.com/policy/international/middle-east-north-africa/550623-myanmars-civilian-government-calls-for
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/28/882060850/federal-investigators-search-rudy-giulianis-apartment?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR0upkMlKvYACa7QDc6_PDZ2d6VMs44RIyUBZsqDhcxFSED-F6ApSbbF5Yg
https://www.startribune.com/as-duluth-s-economy-reopens-where-are-the-workers/600051194/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/04/28/biden-american-families-plan/?fbclid=IwAR1DagxC0Wc4uy48tkSQiA9CajdgcYTMX5HJsjuhWHagJk_VDe_FREwKhwQ
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/25/us/caron-scarborough-davis-vhs-return-warrant.html?fbclid=IwAR31i-EW7unSLI65WII-9zledkfe2Ivv5LlXFV4fDcsxrLWv2QtxfHI4A64
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/ios-14-5-iphone-update-att-facebook-privacy-b1837800.html?fbclid=IwAR0blrnT3o4HRkf4WkQ_ufscs0FDTAXYU6TGeck9ssiHFX3pHEXfITNdXno
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Mike and Tami trying to record the closer after recording two episodes :) Despite it all we are still having a blast! Sound Guru Steve put together this compilation of us trying to re-record our closer.....we were very tired.....and very giggly. Enjoy!
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Last May following, the death of George Floyd, we recorded raw episode trying wrap our heads around His death and the events surrounding it.
You can find it here: Episode 112 http://ow.ly/ijn950Ev6FM
Today we took some time to reflect on the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin, what it means for Justice writ large and where do we go from here.
Just like last year, it's not enough, but it's a start.
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Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. Dick Van Dyke 'makes it rain', Unionization fails at Amazon, Mars Ingenuity 'drone' flies for the first time, Castro steps away from power, Texas moves closer to 'permit-less' carry, United Mineworks of America union finally admits we have a climate problem and so much more.
Show Links:
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/15/987618530/why-the-u-s-government-is-dropping-off-migrants-in-rural-arizona-towns
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/bessemer-amazon-on-the-media
https://thehill.com/latino/548760-castro-confirms-hes-stepping-down-as-cuban-leader
https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/1381195319635898377
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/05/us/covid-vaccine-evangelicals.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/14/slave-trade-snapchat-texas-students/?fbclid=IwAR1dlVTuaxLOwiHWvjpg10hV8i_35TDcGKX1TrmuCe4iLqyENmgKIuJHIrE
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/19/business/stock-market-today#coal-miners-renewable-energy
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/04/21/989104800/masks-remain-extremely-effective-indoors-but-are-they-necessary-outside
https://truthout.org/articles/cities-drop-most-charges-against-blm-protesters-as-cops-fail-to-provide-evidence/?fbclid=IwAR1eqV5VkOKSsoTPdjR4kiVgm96yLFO7SU3U3yYnIP8R8yxsrdj5WOSdrco
https://tiffytaffy.com/dick-van-dyke-hands-out-cash/?fbclid=IwAR3qmU8z3zka8wWF7d9wpL5CNYPLus-HGDZ5ytjv5iOgZmGlqzy4ukt0IYs
https://www.newsandguts.com/the-11-billion-toilet-paper-boom-crumbles-as-prices-rise/?fbclid=IwAR2yMuiDysejyBRr8v4VJOG77RD5EcNHMLsewDVEfdNYrjeTlmASwozPaq0
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-gun-law-open-carry-no-permit-handgun/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/17/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-america-first-caucus/index.html
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Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. Austrian attacked by octopus, the Trump Campaign is forced to return millions of ill-gotten donations, Senate Parliamentarian give Dems an opening to bypass filibuster, Republican Governors keep striking down Republican 'transgender' bills and so much more.
Also, the Easter Bunny visits the White House, Minnesota artists get some pandemic relief and good news keeps coming on vaccines!
Show Links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-56612257?fbclid=IwAR3rpYldXk2MQInEhrYy_qc6ud94TkxmJPG6vRvanJHeUgK3Cd45893wNWA
https://www.newsandguts.com/senate-ruling-could-let-democrats-pass-biden-infrastructure-bill-and-avoid-gop-filibuster/?fbclid=IwAR3dFEmOSVUByqfoIbOjxwe6hSpgY972fVMzzJ5HvZH_KQ7Z0zTp3RTJ49M
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56632084?fbclid=IwAR12T3y0zssUtN6Csy8wtsshO9etw5ElBXX4oQGhMoevW8tFmwVix601IA8
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56154795?fbclid=IwAR3jmV4ZmGtElHNCG52ozROzq4m098fOlhgL4Jx-C66kd9dlSK8GbUOLk00
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/546325-trump-campaign-issued-122-million-in-refunds-to-donors-in-2020
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/05/984555637/arkansas-governor-vetoes-anti-transgender-treatment-ban-for-minors?fbclid=IwAR2UJL6Kw09uvVvmBcZWRlTkziVEDo0BCBCP3sh10CfWTqsEU1EM_79B6tw
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/546285-wokeworld-comes-for-oppressor-obama-activists-rip-school-being-named
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/546505-us-vaccination-rate-reaches-almost-five-times-faster-than-the-world-average
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Today we take both a flyover few and up close look at the a 'new old' debate over whether or not Washington DC should become a full fledge state of the Union. There is plenty to sift through here and we try to wrap our heads around the pros, cons, winners, losers, and the technical aspects of what that would look like for the District, the country and our political parties.
Also, Johnson & Johnson toss millions of bad Covid vaccine, the Swiss Army changes their underwear (policy), MN is set to make some big changes to welfare aid and more.
Show Links:
https://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/buzzworthy/pepsi-will-introduce-peeps-flavored-pepsi-just-like-youve-always-wanted/?fbclid=IwAR0igXYMb91vCyp0JFl9SSq2kd1Kj3EqJ0Xr-2BrQh4GaW_0_zhoJOvd2fI
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-aims-to-cut-red-tape-boost-welfare-benefits-for-poor-families/600040736/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/dc-statehood-hearing-can-dc-become-a-state-what-is-needed-for-dc-statehood-dc-statehood-process-51-for-51/65-f058ad10-d603-4b31-b359-98bb0def31c1
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/10/4/16385658/puerto-rico-taxes-hurricane
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gop-dc-statehood/2021/03/28/3d1b1b64-8e43-11eb-9423-04079921c915_story.html
https://statehood.dc.gov/page/why-statehood-dc
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/02/will-dc-become-state-year/618065/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/22/dumbing-down-dc-statehood-debate/
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/9/18/20863026/dc-statehood-george-floyd-puerto-rico-statehood
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gop-dc-statehood/2021/03/28/3d1b1b64-8e43-11eb-9423-04079921c915_story.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C.
https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/545785-swiss-army-to-start-allowing-female-soldiers-to-wear-womens
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Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. British expatriates are getting booted from the European Union (thanks Brexit!), Georgia signs sweeping election 'reforms' into law and created broad pushback, Satan Shoes sell out and stir up 'End Times' fervor, SD Gov. Kristi Noem roils conservatives over Transgender sports restrictions, and the trial of Derek Chauvin gets underway in Minnesota.
But a pandemic ice cream startup in Minnesota and the 'Great Minnesota Burger Bracket' has us feeling some solid 'Minnesota Nice'.
Show Links:
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/fans-of-ice-cream-inspired-during-stay-at-home-drive-up-demand-line-up-by-the-hundreds/89-87423177-334d-409c-b6bb-1dade3d618c0?fbclid=IwAR0_cvin77CDSDWzRpqJ22D8t4iyWqoWX6vlhW22rhEhhkIFLARF_k2I8XY
https://www.newsandguts.com/video/coca-cola-ceo-joins-delta-exec-in-condemning-georgia-voting-restrictions/?fbclid=IwAR0IB5lttZ8nNO0kqdXqWpAgszuLDzFrK-7BVWBTQWBZQoOZXapSpMAR8TU
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/03/26/stacey-abrams-founded-group-sues-georgia-over-voter-suppression-bill/?fbclid=IwAR1PQibJzS8xPxiuws3-MJQQJUmAPk1AoGQP-_-Cz8Hh1vdW9biiYgrwB9E&sh=6712f1813d0a
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/04/01/matt-gaetzs-claim-that-travel-records-debunk-allegations-against-him/?fbclid=IwAR224vB1PCzw_TeZPcB5GjYiaDXv_E0NpGCgLHCERHV-y1YEK6ST_1P-aAc
https://www.newsandguts.com/court-makes-it-harder-to-prosecute-rapists-if-victim-was-drunk/?fbclid=IwAR1UZFtGuTb4sCJKYvAqO6_ba_S1W8ybxkYPW-b9KZD3j3K4QtDN9G7R-L4
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09bt6b8?fbclid=IwAR14ws3rbHG0M_v4pEsdwFAeQ3GXKNfZJFVcLhqdsfCPybqTqdmLPvR-VQM
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/24/sport/japan-olympics-fukushima-torch-relay-covid-hnk-intl-dst/index.html
https://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/buzzworthy/pepsi-will-introduce-peeps-flavored-pepsi-just-like-youve-always-wanted/?fbclid=IwAR38qw2TU6vKRfIUTKfBYV-MmOP0xvvXKureEvztJjSZGwpWx3bPD7Z0O6E
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1415577/Brexit-news-latest-eu-vaccine-block-astrazeneca-uk-john-redwood-boris-johnson
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Today we had the pleasured sitting down with Brad Hoganson, a New Jersey native with deep Midwestern roots. Brads story takes us from the East Coast to West Coast to Mid-Coast as a Pastor who is currently serving as the President of Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. We spoke about life on both coasts and his time in the middle and ways we all can do better seeing the world through eyes of others.
This conversation is apart of a "Story Mapping" project in collaboration with the Rethos organization, Springboard for the Arts & the Ottertail County Historical Society.
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In light of recent events we have pulled “Guns” up off our ongoing ‘topic list’. By no means is this conversation exhaustive or definitive on this issue but it’s a start. This is the first in an ongoing series we are calling ‘We don’t want to talk about it, but we should.” Please join our conversation or start your own.
Either way, so something because something needs to be done.
Show links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2021/03/24/texas-guard-ambush-covid/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR04znt0G7OF7RiuSFdyTllWTd79P2_sSdQR-YzlSnNFgIksZRxizFd-zfc
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/23/sidney-powells-tucker-carlson-esque-defense/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/06/19/there-are-more-guns-than-people-in-the-united-states-according-to-a-new-study-of-global-firearm-ownership/
https://gun-control.procon.org/us-gun-deaths-by-year/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/03/16/lily-hevesh-domino-youtube-sxsw/?fbclid=IwAR0Fsye0-rNdIjWVkaIHQftc19MwxVMR60TmxN4ZMMFKuJU1-p-CGJeslC8
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/24/suez-canal-ever-given-stuck/?fbclid=IwAR0hOf7WilPFidUuWzdVRyPOhqD5Iwe_OwKPbZ1e43UU5lXjHGiileWysAc
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/23/us/7-mass-shootings-7-days-trnd/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3KF3BevAZjaL3PDrwxD1B4U-qkXx7rVvH-CCadPAQT9dQ-L5Pa_4jRvwQ
https://www.kare11.com/article/sports/hockey/all-minnesota-d-i-mens-hockey-teams-to-play-in-ncaa-tournament/89-68c5db5a-40ef-49be-80b9-d97361f5d6d1
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/23/guns-boulder-shooting-assault-weapons-ban/?fbclid=IwAR18x2SPkPEuQD40UbxTiNoD29wYdtBCWbJ3Brps60WvSObzpxDKst5Ey7w
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/24/bidens-claim-that-1994-assault-weapons-law-brought-down-mass-shootings/?fbclid=IwAR0EiHbiXqPdcrS55QtBhoU6RlQydxp7_sqbZMXAEU22X1aRINbEwGz2cc8
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Today we dug deeper into state and federal budgets. Minnesota is in the midst of negotiating it next budget and with the unprecedented Federal spending in the last year due to the Covid Pandemic we thought we would take closer look at some process, definitions and analysis of where we are at and where we are going. Also, What the Heck is with vaccines made from hamster ovaries? You look ridiculous in Airpods, a Minnesota studio goes viral with some fantastic drone footage & our very own super-fan Scott Kummrow is in the running for "Teacher of the Year" again!
Show links: https://www.propublica.org/article/national-debt-trump?token=pB6i06IyoO0LwmE2vfYUQBGseZmS8U0E&fbclid=IwAR20jx3IdRJvlGLSwCNe1AgyrsrEez8sOyb7Ww32jalbRI14OsXbXp7Hg1Y https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/16/world/covid-vaccine-china-hamster-ovaries.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/government-deficits-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/17/politics/congress-era-deadline-joint-resolutions/index.html https://fb.watch/4j8W5fxOE2/ https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/03/16/minnesota-senate-republicans-counter-walz-budget-proposal https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/02/01/from-fees-to-ids-a-deep-dive-into-walz-budget https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/01/26/walz-budget-would-hike-taxes-on-highest-earners-boost-school-spending
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Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. Eight people were shot to death in Atlanta, Amazon workers are voting to unionize in Alabama, Europe is on the verge of more Coronavirus cases, the US gets its first Native American Cabinet Secretary, George Floyd's family settles with Minneapolis and illegal border crossings on the southern border again and so much more.
But also Yo-Yo Ma melts our hearts one more time and everyone should start celebrating 'Maslenitsa' to ring in the arrival of spring!
Show Links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/13/cheer-mom-deepfake-teammates/?fbclid=IwAR0zY3iGkanP--ad3AxkI_D0Etkk1SZLIYtnFwBE3dVDmDF8HEN_ofMIQ8I
https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1371575683554672640?s=20
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/briefing/atlanta-shooting-biden-filibuster-andrew-cuomo.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/12/rubios-outreach-labor-encapsulates-his-partys-working-class-strategy/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/how-petrochemical-industry-made-public-responsible-plastic-waste
https://www.ajc.com/news/breaking-multiple-shootings-shut-down-busy-woodstock-highway/OLE23RVIO5BE3ELWBZAA6GVSSA/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/03/14/yoyo-ma-serenades-newlyvaccinated-at-inoculation-clinic?fbclid=IwAR3MkCbeA7Fwftq0Afm6ZwbozsSlSdMpJpCc7nLa-q-wC2YKdIreqtjo04k
https://truthout.org/articles/house-passes-background-check-bill-but-only-8-republicans-voted-for-it/?fbclid=IwAR1hf4YOZiMX0m9x9x7Z1CWfUoEaIRybls-oA3akvAeZRZD7A5Y7PYccI0I
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/15/world/italy-covid-lockdown.html?fbclid=IwAR1NI1SMqiKvFpDjnNLI_Cnqs23uTt0bxvNxm9qZXt-Smk-E5KCFuccSzNs
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/15/climate/deb-haaland-confirmation-secretary-of-interior.html
https://newsandguts.substack.com/p/news-and-guts-march-16-2021?fbclid=IwAR0qtZXKVU9s5R-DqeICf5dLDIiBTIKdq5bahZgzPuPggCh1d03i5nstIug
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Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. Vaccine distribution ahead of schedule in MN, Iowa (and others) pass new voting laws, the USPS gets a A for election mail, China & Russian team up for a moon base, some promising data from a UBI experiment and so much more.
Show Links:
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/iowa-governor-signs-republican-bill-restricting-voting-access-law-n1260063?fbclid=IwAR2r3lX6T3EeziVa1ATEw3M9SxcgrSJnR1S9_PO1OFAkMGnAcZW29cbeW5w
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56342311?xtor=AL-72-[partner]-[bbc.news.twitter]-[headline]-[news]-[bizdev]-[isapi]&at_medium=custom7&at_custom4=59F68BA6-8155-11EB-876F-14C24744363C&at_custom2=twitter&at_custom3=%40BBCWorld&at_campaign=64&at_custom1=[post%20type]&fbclid=IwAR1f0b-Hn8IoCfp03jk4W4-1-VmAisciCtnEeO7y1mN-2h_z7sgp_k8X3XY
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/03/09/975009239/results-from-the-city-that-just-gave-away-cash?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwAR2r3lX6T3EeziVa1ATEw3M9SxcgrSJnR1S9_PO1OFAkMGnAcZW29cbeW5w
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/03/10/new-lease-on-life-vaccine-expansion-brings-hope-to-minn-patients-with-serious-conditions
https://kbjr6.com/2021/03/06/duluth-woman-makes-history-completes-1200-mile-winter-hike/?fbclid=IwAR0PxWZ9FUFMvNUW7TcxbGc6i1P4xa-05WDC6xEyauVrnTdO-J8ydtN7YNY
https://www.fastcompany.com/90612162/burger-king-incites-rage-for-tweeting-women-belong-in-the-kitchen-on-international-womens-day?fbclid=IwAR2WpW1lZXwbT-9LLFnsCFlUEnpCiqOFrtTYP0KjV5WFp_mbdbmXgA8o8BI
https://www.npr.org/2021/03/09/975198962/postal-service-delivered-vast-majority-of-mail-ballots-on-time-report-finds?fbclid=IwAR2RDBQxq20OE7KKTsYe5FMKVKbF5uCWWZgQkt9zRGW5_B2NsUAJtGFQwYk
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/03/08/meghan-markle-oprah-interview-prince-harry-american-conservatives-liberals-474407
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Today we had the great opportunity to speak with Gretchen Ronnevik, a transplant to rural Minnesota that has been quietly but boldly building a life as a 'farmwife' and mother of 6 as well as a vibrant and growing as a nationally recognized writer & speaker. We were able to talk about transitioning from 'urban' to 'rural' settings, the challenges of thoughtfully engaging in our contemporary world and so much more.
You can find more about Gretchen at gretchenronnevik.com
This conversation is apart of a "Story Mapping" project in collaboration with the Rethos organization, Springboard for the Arts & the Ottertail County Historical Society.
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Every week 'Headline Hotdish' is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
Trump offered his 'bestie' Kim Jong Un a ride on Air Force One and an Alaskan women gets bitten by a bear....in an outhouse. WTH?
Boy Scouts of America award their first group of female scouts the Eagle Scout rank, Boeing just can't catch a break, Johnson & Johnson vaccine is nearly here, more details of last falls fatal collision involving the S.D. Attorney General come out, Tiger Woods dominates a news cycle and more!
Show Links:
https://thehill.com/policy/international/asia-pacific/539791-trump-offered-north-koreas-kim-a-ride-home-on-air-force-one
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/539795-boy-scouts-celebrating-first-female-eagle-scouts
https://www.startribune.com/ice-sculpture-taken-down-by-the-city-of-st-paul-finds-new-home-in-neighbor-s-yard/6000https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/539795-boy-scouts-celebrating-first-female-eagle-scouts25858/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/well-have-herd-immunity-by-april-11613669731
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/19/969631156/south-dakota-ag-charged-with-3-misdemeanors-in-crash-that-killed-pedestrian?fbclid=IwAR2wUxR14w56MOCU0MbkYjToQTAJsfvdvUY3QJI2N73b1t1eNsV4J8oYY-Q
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/24/us/tiger-woods-car-accident-wednesday-intl-spt/index.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/02/24/gen-z-lgbt/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3E2E3ra7LmelsmJd4ceTrmtRrxotws1Qbg6UgPfU83fStL6R-ANamW4Ho
https://news.gallup.com/poll/329708/lgbt-identification-rises-latest-estimate.aspx
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/24/south-dakota-ravnsborg-resign-death/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2C2-WKgRZsKe4ADqgcwss0KY8ZiUm1Oc0FHQzTQmvQuOzfekSlG2JkLGI
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Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. Rush Limbaugh passes away at age 70, Japan finally lets women participate in politics by 'sitting in silence', the Polar Vortex creates havoc on Texas while its leaders play the blame game or just skip the country, Gov. Cuomo is under investigation over manipulating Covid numbers and the Coronavirus is on the retreat world wide (or is it?). But there is still good in the world! Average Texans ban together to help each other out and Canadians played outdoor hockey in -40 below temps to raise money for cancer research, so 'that's nice'. Show Links: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/13/us/impeachment-trial?fbclid=IwAR2PVNYpPcOsPGFo9AQT3OmVKtcxN2IQtEY7KNRj_AWR9UE-7KdOLpPiWzs#these-criminals-were-carrying-his-banners-mcconnell-castigates-trump-for-provoking-the-capitol-riot-minutes-after-voting-to-acqu https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Why-does-Texas-have-its-own-power-grid-15958412.php https://www.kare11.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/minneapolis-vaccine-hunters-helps-people-find-shots/89-c6051f60-f5eb-4c78-9ebf-7bfd07c0a166?fbclid=IwAR2gAYzCrR5TnPIdXVmCghA2rOMNcAdiQirbvaEvCwL3tyi8YMEEnG5Sqtk https://www.democracynow.org/2021/2/15/lancet_report_covid_deaths_universal_healthcare?fbclid=IwAR3YRxqjhd08_R_Lurl3g3PcutSEes6xz595xi_OnMQVb6TVTZ-KtNsXp2o https://www.bbc.com/news/health-56097088?fbclid=IwAR3YRxqjhd08_R_Lurl3g3PcutSEes6xz595xi_OnMQVb6TVTZ-KtNsXp2o https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-56009064?fbclid=IwAR1YVMhmGw_NEmzehZuoXNngV9FHIBe-E0mBGLQh8iSeKKNzV-niKaRG_B4 https://www.startribune.com/worlds-longest-hockey-game-played-in-deep-freeze-in-alberta/600023459/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/17/cuomo-hid-covid-19-data-it-was-worse-than-just-coverup/?fbclid=IwAR0VdS1pQgx1tyrAcim_KFzD57CSNSDn_uq0BUeDn85LP2QerkJXfgFKewA https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/17/cuomo-hid-covid-19-data-it-was-worse-than-just-coverup/?fbclid=IwAR0VdS1pQgx1tyrAcim_KFzD57CSNSDn_uq0BUeDn85LP2QerkJXfgFKewA
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Today we had the great opportunity to sit down with Tausha Pearson, a Minnesota native who founded and operates Haiti Mama. Haiti Mama is a nonprofit organization that bills itself as a 'orphanage alterative' that provides services, training and support to Haitian mothers to keep kids out of orphanages and at home with their mama's.
We discuss Tausha's amazing story, what her organization is up to as well as her experiences shifting back and forth from rural Minnesota to urban environments across the US as well as her extensive time working and living abroad.
We also still cover 'what the heck' is up with Apples bloody syringe emoji? Apparently snow blowers are an 'amputation risk'? Minnesotan's band together to help find vaccines for folks as 'vaccine hunters', NASA lands a new rover on Mars and the northern cold snap breaks with some funny coping stories.
This conversation is apart of a "Story Mapping" project in collaboration with the Rethos organization, Springboard for the Arts & the Ottertail County Historical Society.
Show Links:
https://www.haitimama.org/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/02/17/japans-ruling-party-says-women-can-join-key-meetings-silent-observers/?fbclid=IwAR1UGsMvaoD92XT9Po6L9gXjIX3TAkqrk__MY418hjEpA4fQCdfqKtNOcA8
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/18/science/nasa-mars-landing
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/539438-6700-snowblowers-recalled-over-amputation-risk
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This episode we take a deeper dive into the discussions around the current push to raise the Federal Minimum Wage to $15 an hour. We cover a little bit of history, a little bit of facts and a little bit of feelings surrounding the whole conversation. Bottom line: Policy issues are never as easy as they seem.
Also, YouTube 'Prank' Challenges are out of control, MN GOP Reps. attempt to Impeach Governor Walz and Austin TX moves to 'shift funds' from police to increase supportive housing.
Show Links:
https://www.bls.gov/opub/reports/minimum-wage/2018/pdf/home.pdf
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/29/facts-about-american-workers/
https://www.ncsl.org/research/labor-and-employment/state-minimum-wage-chart.aspx
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/08/07/for-most-us-workers-real-wages-have-barely-budged-for-decades/
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/08/15-minimum-wage-would-benefit-27-million-us-workers-.html
https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/164635
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/increasing-minimum-wage-would-help-not-hurt-economy-n1244586
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/politifact/2021/01/21/biden-raise-minimum-wage-affects-myth-taco-bell-burrito/4245883001/
https://www.history.com/news/minimum-wage-america-timeline
https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2013/12/19/22-62hr-the-minimum-wage-if-it-had-risen-like-the-incomes-of-the-1/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/how-poverty-can-follow-children-into-adulthood/
https://theappeal.org/austin-second-hotel-permanent-supportive-housing/?fbclid=IwAR0XBR7cuXtxXQKZnjTEq4jAZ2YLO66f6Dp2Q89fiL1fel_L99f8kzi9FkE
https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/employment-practices/minimum-wage-minnesota
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-gop-legislators-push-for-walz-s-impeachment-over-executive-orders/600020701/
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Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. Big topic for the week; the Second Impeachment Trial of former President Trump. Also, people keep getting stranded on ice flows in the Great Lakes, the Obama Presidential Library complex takes the next step, a 95 year old women is charges with Holocaust related war crimes and a 117 year old French nun beats Coronavirus.
Show Links:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/88ab33/hacker-poison-florida-water-pinellas-county?fbclid=IwAR05wnkyfwitMgOB5Kpac_O9iS_vQuDZ60vk8cPtGpb0hRoHLEjbLI0gPl4
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/woman-styled-hair-gorilla-glue-considering-lawsuit?fbclid=IwAR0Z-sWQBDr3t-HqkKg37aaDPQrefcDHeLtKR7NrCoNxmHhL87hYkAwNWC0
https://www.obama.org/the-center/?fbclid=IwAR25vtiUMOVlfq1PHQCAYLwP1aYJBx8Vffopkq7D_npMaYWXfO6O6qiN-HU
https://eji.org/news/virginia-death-penalty-abolition/?fbclid=IwAR3PoRx-dejvmQut463xLtfxGaV-NwSDD496XCdNGzZrMxHjWwSsHeAl9No
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2021/cost-trump-election-fraud/?fbclid=IwAR2-jrl5y57k5Obw41PJetwVFOD-BygM2SnUDxHjzl78H2ed1SdpHCUKRpw
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/astrazeneca-oxford-vaccine-south-african-variant/2021/02/07/e82127f8-6948-11eb-a66e-e27046e9e898_story.html?fbclid=IwAR0egyWZXVhaLf5_DNmG0erZANApInFCBE7O-mbjGzfr-dxrmXVAudSsBXY
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-55953967?fbclid=IwAR2ogqxJDyiQ_ZMxVYtdly8TtLK3W7pUiTM2QICOUsLhlqor81PrRE0sIe8
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-lawyer-suit-fraud/2021/02/09/50f0769e-6ae3-11eb-ba56-d7e2c8defa31_story.html?fbclid=IwAR3HFTZdqkkW7pw4AqoS4qh47gOh6xr2CPF4WdyoSOHt2yCHiEgRLhO7JWI
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/10/nun-117-survive-covid-france/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/537677-utah-school-allowing-parents-to-opt-students-out-of-black-history-month
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Today we cover head smacking headlines. The world says goodbye to Sir Captain Tom, Gov. Cuomo blows off coronavirus ‘experts’, Jeff Bazos steps down, the Second Impeachment trial of former Pres. Trump gears up and more. Show Links: https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/02/02/man-who-made-big-bucks-off-gamestop-stock-wave-pays-it-forward/?fbclid=IwAR02RHtRIv3SC3VetdX_pkRsnEA_xM4Zb1o8entvq0GOIFZK1Vv1X_xAjC8
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-55881753?fbclid=IwAR2Qh19kIGupr-mTMsRJnZEHvf42j0wkynUkLrIjO6XDUB5bFFLTdrl1udk
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/03/world/covid-19-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR0wPoI9-n6TghSWLDH0E2PneGt5BXnp8PBHkjsbl7Yl1RTcyO99OWTzGAg#astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55882489?fbclid=IwAR1_15CCmMfflxq3Y_M6vM42raItfXpNBz0zbj_i8Jm8NNqlFTSF0AWqjpg
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/02/02/capitol-rioter-wants-go-mexican-vacation-and-court-lets-her/4358889001/?fbclid=IwAR1N9tiEme7__8D3X_5e_f5axPiTF7X1gM2bWITNawLOzaH6kKiS9Mw3LaU
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/29/959626340/-sea-prison-covid-19-has-left-hundreds-of-thousands-of-seafarers-stranded?fbclid=IwAR0MSGM-l3UO4YEBeNfipAQ6rJ02LcKt3bpRYoNc_FQuYCJk3O_G4Hi3VGU
https://www.marketplace.org/2021/01/27/biden-orders-push-agencies-to-reckon-with-their-roles-in-systemic-racism/?fbclid=IwAR0MSGM-l3UO4YEBeNfipAQ6rJ02LcKt3bpRYoNc_FQuYCJk3O_G4Hi3VGU
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/536795-biden-administration-says-its-working-on-getting-puerto-rico
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/537371-impeachment-managers-request-trump-testify-in-senate-trial
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/537426-read-trump-attorneys-deny-request-for-impeachment-testimony
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Kristin Christenson is a longtime friend, Flyover super-fan, West Wing uber-super-fan and a former congressional aid to an Iowa Congressman. We asked Kristin to join us to hear more of her story and experiences of what working on Capital Hill is actually like, help us wade through some legislative terms (reconciliation? filibuster?) and get another perspective on how this crazy thing we call democracy actually works.
Also WTH? San Francisco school board goes on a school renaming tear, Republicans across the country are getting censured for being Republican, Stacy Abrams AND Jared Kushner get Nobel Peace Prize Nominations, and screaming goats return!
Make yourselves a sandwich, this one is a doozy!
Show Links:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nobel-prize-peace-usa-idUSKBN2A12HY?fbclid=IwAR3WS2iLST5gXmcN8kSK-9PRM9uqol-9urXNzOW5-1monXGLzlzOzWwncQ0
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/27/us/san-francisco-schools-lincoln-feinstein.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/san-francisco-renaming-spree/617894/?utm_content=edit-promo&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_term=2021-02-02T11%3A45%3A56
https://youtu.be/1YC_hEBFTKI
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Today we take a deeper dive into 'censorship'. It's a term that is being thrown around freely these days and we wanted to try and wrap our heads around it a bit more. Also, National Guard troops contracting Covid at the US Capital, Trump starts a new office, Budweiser bails on the Super Bowl but Amanda Gorman leans in. And as always, so much more.
Show Links:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/26/censorship-conservatives-social-media-432643
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomspiggle/2021/01/12/why-social-media-companies-can-censor-trump-and-why-your-boss-can-censor-you/?sh=57f7be2b7b79
https://www.upworthy.com/budweiser-donated-super-bowl-ad-money-to-fight-covid?fbclid=IwAR0ZByxZfqmtuk2c-URCiECAtkBACJwld5H87YQFvTBylFiKtDJ7drximL4
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-military/more-than-150-national-guard-in-washington-for-inauguration-test-positive-for-coronavirus-idUSKBN29R2N2
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/suspension.html
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/535771-trump-establishes-office-of-the-former-president-in-florida
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Today we discuss numerous headlines that caught our attention this week. A data scientist in Florida is arrested for covering Covid-19 data and contracts Covid-19 in jail. The US Postal Service gets the job done over the Election but is overwhelmed by surge in e-commerce. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is running for Gov. of Arkansas, Executive Order bonanza, 'travel bans' come and go and much more!
Show Links:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/teen-turns-dad-who-participated-in-the-capitol-riot-over-to-the-fbi-2021-01-25
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-55804859
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-race-and-ethnicity-prisons-coronavirus-pandemic-c8c246f00695f37ef2afb1dd3a5f115e
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/19/rebekah-jones-florida-covid-jail/?fbclid=IwAR0VifdSG8WHPfcLeKjhpEM883YOpMBQe_mUW5ITCL6XODOFMcPdX4_bEWo
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/female-team-delivers-covid-19-vaccines-snowmobile-harshest-75229506?fbclid=IwAR2kgn_YWWj5nZD36QrqXX-UhAzx6OVDtRAG7TGoAGxLhaYDNcaKva5DIUA
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/535941-giuliani-election-witness-who-testified-at-michigan-hearing-says-shes
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/22/959273022/theres-no-end-in-sight-mail-delivery-delays-continue-across-the-country?fbclid=IwAR3a3bFV5z6w22mvhC1BdL04hHvMscdvUhoghPTXMq39b29FsYUWqdOdjrQ
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/22/959273022/theres-no-end-in-sight-mail-delivery-delays-continue-across-the-country?fbclid=IwAR3a3bFV5z6w22mvhC1BdL04hHvMscdvUhoghPTXMq39b29FsYUWqdOdjrQ
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/535607-biden-to-ban-most-non-us-citizens-traveling-from-south-africa-over-new
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/business/media/biden-inauguration-tv-ratings-cnn.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/inauguration-star-amanda-gorman-perform-super-bowl-n1255887
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/inauguration-star-amanda-gorman-perform-super-bowl-n1255887
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We run down all things inauguration, from Trump's final words before takeoff to Bernie's mittens and memes taking over the internet and everything in-between. Amanda Gorman has us both rethinking our feelings about poetry, Lady Gaga knows how to stay warm, and the bleach wipe guy impresses everyone!
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A full week on after the US Capital was overtaken by rioting Trump supporters were work through some more our thought. Much has changed in the last 7 days and much has stayed the same. The political landscape is shifting for some, hardening for others. Oh yeah! Also President Trump becomes the first President to be Impeached TWICE!
WTH? Vogue magazine gets blowback from Kamala Harris cover photo, the "QANON SHAMMAN" goes on a hunger strike over organic food options. Also, lasers restore Notre Dame and in a few LONG more days the adults will once again be in charge.
Phew!
https://www.salon.com/2021/01/11/qanon-congresswoman-who-live-tweeted-nancy-pelosis-location-to-rioters-now-facing-calls-for-arrest_partner/?fbclid=IwAR3V0VABHfZqUvcBS35UZEmv7AZOOHoa_734SXnkk_JVZUaBpZ6TUq8dVJU
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jemimamcevoy/2021/01/12/amazon-intel-join-other-major-companies-suspending-donations-to-republicans-involved-in-biden-certification-challenge/?sh=a8ef29e6425a
https://www.ktsa.com/ex-wife-helps-identify-retired-air-force-officer-from-texas-arrested-in-connection-with-riots-at-the-u-s-capitol/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/style/kamala-harris-vogue.html
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/12/21/notre-dame-cathedral-lasers?fbclid=IwAR3lPtdcmDmnRw4h4tl3iZR9R0Rmx_at7KlwKSxyMcP_LUMBQ35Ou4eCFN8
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Today we covered a myriad of 'non-insurrection' headlines. Well mostly. Frustrations with the slow Covid vaccine rollout, Disneyland re-opens for vaccine distribution, a 'Just Scream' hotline, threats of more political violence and so much more.
Also, a mild winter (so far) has made the second covid winter bearable and WTH? MN Leg? Wear your dang mask!
Show links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55645408
https://theappeal.org/politicalreport/new-york-law-drivers-licence-suspensions/?fbclid=IwAR0IeS4_rsv6hRTdP1E3bFBFfzi_11OlO8A0eKxIk8loH5nvQH9NE11id2U
https://www.echopress.com/lifestyle/faith/6836162-Alexandria-pastor-urges-martial-law-in-video-seen-by-more-than-50000?fbclid=IwAR2dbTXSvSsL6GkPyYs_Qpi7gqPD5hotxNPueYcdx_Jxg6yP1V4ZzcXgYHw
https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/disneyland-covid19-vaccination-site-orange-county-1234883189/?fbclid=IwAR0IeS4_rsv6hRTdP1E3bFBFfzi_11OlO8A0eKxIk8loH5nvQH9NE11id2U
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55574662?fbclid=IwAR0OeVkT0pUgABdu-aBb92ebLMJS4wGwhWjm55wCNxnaFk_jB_VzZa9KeuE
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/technology/bitcoin-passwords-wallets-fortunes.html
https://www.startribune.com/the-art-and-science-of-making-outdoor-ice-rinks-in-minnesota/600006949/
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-tempers-expectations-for-expanded-covid-19-vaccine-rollout/600009811/
https://happymag.tv/hotline-for-screaming/?fbclid=IwAR13D30-Fb5fozXL9KTeoqCI_xRjUB_ciQ_NMJ_VsdeIy26lBcMjjKfDJyo
https://justscream.baby/listen/
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/how-one-state-got-its-vaccine-rollout-right/BB199224-1882-4297-ACF8-36D7F11252EB
https://www.startribune.com/jessie-van-berkel/280701532/
https://www.startribune.com/legislators-clash-over-face-masks-as-session-starts/600008685/
https://www.startribune.com/target-saw-sales-surge-17-during-holiday-season/600009968/
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Our first show of 2021 after our holiday break! We give our first reactions to the storming of the US Capital, interrupting the Joint Session, what it means and wonder what comes next. Don’t worry we still found some happy notes in our What the Heck? and That’s Nice’s Segments! 2021 here we go!
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So far President Trump has made some pretty controversial and high profile pardons and has indicated there will be more to come. From Sherriff Joe Arpiao, Roger Stone & Dinesh D'Souza Trump has made a habit of rewarding loyalty with a free pass. He is also laying the groundwork for potentially 'Pre-Pardoning' Himself as well as his family and top aides.
So this episode we decided to dig a bit deeper into Presidential Pardon powers. The what, the how, the history and more. From George Washington to Gerald Ford to Donald Trump, the tool of Presidential pardons has been wielded for good and for gain and seems destined to continue to placate and enrage the electorate for years to come.
Also, 'What the Heck?!' is with Scratch and Sniff clothing? And KFC releases a mini-movie of a smoldering Mario Lopez as Colonel Sanders? Yum....
Breakdancing recognized as an Olympic Sport & customers at a Dairy Queen in MN pay if forward, again and again and again and again.......
Show Links:
https://www.postbulletin.com/community/6790762-Spontaneous-pay-it-forward-chain-lasts-2-days-900-cars-at-a-Minnesota-Dairy-Queen?fbclid=IwAR0GQi_ALHV7qAxbHWpCCxlLHUxClos3fVZG8neO3XIz3tcptatCsbeV-Ic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_pardons_in_the_United_States
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/11/11/trump-pardon-kardashian-nixon-lame-duck/
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-controversial-presidential-pardons-have-been-a-part-of-us-history-7098445/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/12/controversial-history-presidential-pardons-from-watergate-to-whiskey-rebellion/
https://www.insider.com/list-of-most-famous-shocking-presidential-pardons-in-us-history
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB120277819085260827
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-ioc-breaking/olympics-breakings-breakthrough-brings-electric-folk-art-to-paris-games-idUSKBN28H2F5
https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2020/12/09/kfc-colonel-sanders-lifetime-movie/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Wilson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Clinton_pardon_controversy
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Every week 'Headline Hotdish' is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
This week:
San Francisco Bans Smoking in Apartments
Contractors building Trumps Mexico border wall smuggle in Mexican workers
Monoliths appear and disappear
US Supreme Court denies Pres. Trump election lawsuit
Murdock MN votes to allow White Supremacists' church in town
Texas AG Sues four other States over election rules
Congress scrambles to do 12 months of work in 12 days
The Corona Virus vaccine is finally here! (almost)
And more.....
Show Links:
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/12/08/texas-ken-paxton-election-georgia/?fbclid=IwAR13BzE4C7kHb84feNXvSlMYdY_DcB9U3tFTtKBMdw71MEJY_agOOaeYCWE
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/12/09/murdock-to-decide-whether-whitesonly-group-can-use-former-church?fbclid=IwAR13BzE4C7kHb84feNXvSlMYdY_DcB9U3tFTtKBMdw71MEJY_agOOaeYCWE
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/03/heidi-stirrup-election-fraud-doj-442687?fbclid=IwAR2iqY7dCCW5ycOrATJ_JRwjRo2zHrup2wlI86QCMPkbR3HLwrYld1H4oMI
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/us/trump-covid-vaccine-pfizer.html
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/528528-san-francisco-bans-indoor-tobacco-smoking-marijuana-permitted
https://www.facebook.com/Glensheenestate/posts/10159705012133265
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/us/politics/border-wall-mexico.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/08/politics/supreme-court-pennsylvania-trump-biden/index.html
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/08/944230517/supreme-court-rejects-gop-bid-to-reverse-pennsylvania-election-results
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-crime-fort-hood/u-s-fort-hood-army-panel-finds-permissive-culture-of-sexual-assaults-idUSKBN28I2KK
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/09/states-ftc-suing-facebook-for-alleged-antitrust-abuses-443957
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhansen/2020/12/09/house-passes-stopgap-spending-bill-to-avert-shutdown-buy-time-for-stimulus-and-omnibus-budget/?sh=56f68942317a
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As President Elect Biden begins to put together his top picks for his administration we take some time to see how things are going. Arguably the makeup of this group can have more of an effect on the agenda of any President getting done than any other group.
Also, 'What the heck?!': Michael Flynn gets a pardon and the White House continues to throw in person Christmas parties while the country is overwhelmed with Covid-19.
And Minnesotans 'Give to the Max' again and long live the Snow Day in our 'That's Nice' segment.
Show Links:
https://www.newsweek.com/michael-flynn-call-martial-law-comes-amid-violent-threats-trump-election-defeat-1551769
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/11/30/deb-haaland-native-americans-interior-biden-440916?fbclid=IwAR0Tb3Zb9P-G0n3VeAbaihDnID-vu1AOIfhjxtTyuM8vhouCh6fCqAOLugs
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/01/how-biden-landed-yellen-treasury-secretary-441658
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/01/biden-cabinet-diversity-lawmakers-442003
https://www.startribune.com/give-to-the-max-day-draws-record-30-5-million/573144661/
https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/mid-south/40-foot-tall-leg-lamp-from-a-christmas-story-stands-in-oklahoma-in-indescribably-beautiful-glory/?fbclid=IwAR0W7jvEPC_EZR73pefPlc8OCHrC9GYfxcBhJLpYxAMCGf-iIAO-HzNYDok
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/10/28/covid-snow-day/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/12/01/biden-is-building-team-that-looks-like-people-it-serves/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/528286-republican-frustration-builds-over-cabinet-picks
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/02/congress-trump-veto-threat-defense-bill-442209
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/01/biden-cabinet-diversity-lawmakers-442003
https://twitter.com/brahmresnik/status/1333535859153440769
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Headline Hotdish is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
This week we decided to zoom out and take a look at headlines from across the globe!
This week:
The monolith disappears! A new one shows up in Romania/!
Trump is snubbed by Gov. Ducey
UK OK's Coronavirus Vaccine!
Boko Haram in Nigeria
French Police attack mask-less man
Pro-Democracy advocates jailed in Hong Kong
Abrico Observatory Collapses
Singapore OK's lab grown 'meat'
UK Ban's girls soccer due to Coronavirus but boys play on
Afghan/Taliban Peace Talks?
The end of Trumps "Travel Bans"
China collects moon rocks
DOT finally defines 'support animals'
And more!
Show Links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55145696
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-48607723
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55155741
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/02/941377066/afghan-government-and-taliban-reach-breakthrough-to-restart-peace-talks
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/527908-mysterious-metal-monolith-discovered-in-utah-disappears
https://futurism.com/the-byte/mysterious-monolith-romania?fbclid=IwAR3KkkPlF7Rn6QYvyiRBTnCriqytZj0_y5h9UTrDQ4HcYGU_MK_U8m9apUY
https://www.npr.org/2020/11/27/939499357/french-police-officers-in-custody-after-video-emerges-of-brutal-beating-of-black?fbclid=IwAR1LAstBgmUT7pqLRPUJhIUsRJPZdj0Pl_qo3E0bMPXqsIFrE322vl0bkko
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/01/940767001/arecibo-observatory-telescope-collapses-ending-an-era-of-world-class-research?fbclid=IwAR3ZOUqw3he6mDFCSCPRNWdXnjOhZ3YHmsWPy5rcVmKl1MYzqF1TquDs5Es
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/01/us/uswnt-us-soccer-deal-working-conditions-trnd-spt/index.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55019408
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/01/science/china-moon-landing.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/02/emotional-support-animals-airlines-442262
https://twitter.com/brahmresnik/status/1333535859153440769
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The 2020 election saw the steady march of states legalizing (to different extents) marijuana across the country including deep red conservatives states like South Dakota and Montana. Now over half of US States have legalized marijuana in some form. Today we discuss our thoughts on these trends and what it can mean for health and safety, criminal justice systems, the economy and how our State and Federal governments interact with each other. There are no easy answers but attitudes are changing faster than legislation can keep up.
We also discuss naming the Corona Vaccine after Trump & Tyson Foods Managers betting on Covid-19 cases in our 'What the heck?' segment. And a preview of a Biden Cabinet foretells some calmer times ahead and a MN squirrel gets tipsy!
Show Links:
https://www.fox9.com/news/squirrel-gets-drunk-after-eating-fermented-pears-outside-minnesota-womans-home?fbclid=IwAR19oUQKzOVoxe8H_0_6Jwe43wB0-lrNw1apNE6Xj-fP0wuaAqLVIXtOv2E
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/11/19/tyson-foods-waterloo-bets-covid/?fbclid=IwAR1V5iEDSpF1qLsWlEJTaZWXQCoB9X_zAqO4INB4GQ21ykIt1RA4wvTHs8E
https://www.businessinsider.com/legal-marijuana-states-2018-1
https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects.html
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/527027-brian-williams-mocks-geraldo-rivera-suggestion-to-name-covid-19-vaccine-trump
https://www.businessinsider.com/fox-news-geraldo-rivera-naming-covid-19-vaccine-the-trump-2020-11
https://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/buzzworthy/joe-bidens-secretary-of-state-nominee-tony-blinken-once-went-on-sesame-street-to-talk-refugees/?fbclid=IwAR2ds-hZXG-57mlDA_85JhKvE8Q0Ux4MhaWoO6vjANRzzIYnlRyyuFrREV8
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Headline Hotdish is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
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This episode we wade into Presidential Transitions; what they typically look like, why they matter and the current tumultuous state of the Trump/Biden transition. Also WTH? is with Lindsay Graham's attacks on Georgia Election Officials. Facebooks is suppressing 'conservatives content' (NOT!), Fergus Falls makes the Star Tribune for being rural & Georgian Sec. State Brad Raffensberger emerges as a Republican bulwark against false election fraud accusations and more!
Show Links:
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-campaign-officials-started-pressuring-georgias-secretary-of-state-long-before-the-election?token=sDXc9-_dthGWtDlWPbCrrxBIUqQRIggX
https://www.startribune.com/in-fergus-falls-minn-a-prairie-paradise-for-snowshoeing-hiking/572990442/?fbclid=IwAR13EZP66Xoh9UrYjyHZgQmUbe8PXRM8lXLBON8AgAnRp-EgzVYSGBFgy6k&refresh=true
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_transition#:~:text=The%20Presidential%20Transition%20Act%20of,is%20formalized%20by%20their%20party.
https://presidentialtransition.org/publications/presidential-transition-act-summary/
https://twitter.com/facebookstop10?lang=en
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/526395-georgia-elections-chief-says-trump-depressed-gop-vote-cost-himself-state
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlby1hcGkud3NqLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcy93c2ovdGhlLWpvdXJuYWw/episode/NDcxYjllZjYtY2I2OS0xMWVhLWJkMjItMDNhNjMyNTE4NmU2?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwihpumA-4ztAhXHKM0KHfV6DcMQieUEegQIDRAF&ep=6
Books: The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis The Presidents Club by Michael Duffy & Nancy Gibbs
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
This week:
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Fergus Falls make the New York Times
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North Dakota Covid Mortality #1 in the nation
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Sweden finally mitigates
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Hate crime is up.
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Trump TV?
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Scott Atlas picks a fight with Gov. Whitmer
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Covid Vaccines are on the way!
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Gov. DeSantis of Florida moves to make armed vigilantes legal
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Trump pulls more troops from Iraq & Afghanistan
and more!
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One week out from a historic election day we take some time to work through some thoughts and feelings on how it all is shaking out. From recounts, to lawsuits and how the Republicans & Democrats are framing the post-election spin. Also we talk through 'Electoral-Schizophrenia', Kanye West's 7,600 MN votes, $1 million rewards for election fraud in TX, Fair Food year round and more.
Show Links:
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/525444-republican-texas-lt-governor-offering-1-million-for-evidence-of-voter-fraud?fbclid=IwAR1Lh5vk7dyapZ82hvDn9g4GDhEYW8we6BnO-1HoQbRAXJjrrZzIXp-4SI8
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/11/11/mississippi-secede-election-republican/?fbclid=IwAR1LKqcI-muNFnOKQlbcVKpQ9mo8fsZi9fp6GhRpWKJ1gpNQ8gEbqJpcxxM
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/04/politics/marijuana-legalization-2020-states/index.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/11/5-reasons-voters-didnt-punish-trump-for-the-economy/617010/?fbclid=IwAR2qSG-_7xsiupS-2OkQCPxdiN8ANiAhMzvjaKiUAY6lKAuxgZ2rkdmdoSk
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/11/10/trump-federal-budget-post-election/?fbclid=IwAR2FQF_aQY3PqO4HOuvzGO_YZASsLEpJX8rcWVB6MBtNMPmpHVaY7U1vvwQ
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/11/11/gov-walz-announces-new-milestone-in-ending-veteran-homelessness-in-mn/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/11/11/trump-lawyers-suffer-embarrassing-rebukes-judges-over-voter-fraud-claims/
https://www.startribune.com/where-in-minnesota-did-kanye-west-get-all-his-presidential-election-votes/572650031/
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
This week:
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Religious Right makes, then recants, then hedge on prophecies about Trump victory.
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Surprise! We are still in a pandemic!
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CA Takes on inequality in the Death Penalty
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The WH literally keeps spreading Covid-19
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'She-session', Women in the covid-workforce
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25% of Duluth Police Force quarantined
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MN Deer hunter bags a.....alligator!?!
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Trump Campaign keeps raising money for what?
All that a some happy thoughts!
Show Links:
https://www.fox9.com/news/only-in-2020-minnesota-hunter-shoots-3-foot-alligator?fbclid=IwAR2OhX4BRjYD5cUifMWUGDeguHxnYUGK5t7scQhJwii53RoG1gZ8WDpThBY
https://eji.org/news/california-governor-and-six-district-attorneys-say-death-penalty-is-arbitrary-and-infected-by-racism/?fbclid=IwAR1V1XMq4QKzbxTZ1-ibYGaIhtXuABk4dXAhpU7Yd6n39CfoUFvyLIK5dIs
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/11/09/osterholm-on-biden-coronavirus-task-force?fbclid=IwAR0kiC-PKgjcbzw8GHVKWOL1Yejgw5_OKDjP4mT642QSBedn3vdlKEBeAVc
https://www.washingtonpost.com/road-to-recovery/2020/11/06/women-workforce-jobs-report/?fbclid=IwAR17JLn-XygeQeVcB5M7PbFrvEtvyOxIbOyPXfVbP9v8ViybnlzlRJJS5T4
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/postal-worker-fabricated-ballot-pennsylvania/2020/11/10/99269a7c-2364-11eb-8599-406466ad1b8e_story.html?fbclid=IwAR0fCcKa5nkl6fDLekyuTow3zEvRwlQhP-XFYqUOf0IJ0zLsuPt1A5BtEIE
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/10/us/joe-biden-trump?fbclid=IwAR3xtEqqjUozZ0exeiufPop8S06n5qdy86ncqpQaPyMcNpmnuQPbhF4SEic#trump-starts-raising-money-for-a-new-save-america-pac-to-fund-his-future-activities
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/11/us/politics/white-house-covid-outbreak.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/11/10/walz-next-steps-in-minn-covid19-fight
https://www.startribune.com/record-56-covid-19-deaths-reported-in-minn/573041501/
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Tonight we discuss our experience as Election Judges, some thoughts on how the election is going so far and some share some insights on what comes next. Also, we celebrate our 50th Episode!!
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Today we give some time to ‘Political Pandering’; what is it, how to identify it and how to protect yourself from it. This is our last show before the election so we take a swing at some Election Night predictions. Also Guns at Michigan Polling Places & Santa Clause gets a secret deal for Covid Vaccine in our What The Heck? Segment and more!
Show Links:
https://www.facebook.com/RothsayPublicSchool/posts/3561162180617858
https://www.wahpetondailynews.com/news/mn-gophers-head-coach-meets-with-rothsay-students-on-zoom/article_5c818b50-149a-11eb-8178-3340c4236f96.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54686844
https://www.economist.com/democracy-in-america/2014/09/04/pandering-and-other-sins
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/10/2020-election-turnout/616640/
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/523199-new-voters-surge-to-the-polls
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/10/27/trump-pride-rally-wont-win-over-lgbtq-voters-so-why-hold-it/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/26/us/politics/trump-lgbtq-rights.html
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-08-17/trump-carson-nimby-suburbs
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
Show Links:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/27/white-house-science-office-ending-pandemic-432827?fbclid=IwAR0_iBvIsCEkrJgJx-LOHFf-KRhv-TVJD56VmLghTrxiuZbXEmRbKR7jJQ0
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ballrooms-candles-and-luxury-cottages-during-trumps-term-millions-of-government-and-gop-dollars-have-flowed-to-his-propertiesmar-a-lago-charged-the-government-3-apiece-for-glasses-of-water-for-trump-and-the-japanese-leader/2020/10/27/186f20a2-1469-11eb-bc10-40b25382f1be_story.html?fbclid=IwAR2oJdMgecIbevLVaCX1sG3tm_QTZn2t5ZrEx3fPrAizBH7-_ZJhJKq5oA4
https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-54387428?fbclid=IwAR14Hu6nUEZ9ASWKQFJcruYwuTh9vUec75mmUAm6aPTWJm5NglFsnRQ1IMs
https://eji.org/news/amendment-4-addresses-alabama-constitutions-legacy-of-racial-injustice/?fbclid=IwAR0o00b8Tme28SiPiNdclF3G5On0qRnG0MHfiDksxtvchZOqkKR_haLTkWY
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/10/24/crews-vacuum-invasive-murder-hornets-out-of-washington-nest?fbclid=IwAR1ay81J6WmTmHF2KJPE4kMu8opifqijWhUKO4AvVmkjXHRsjn15h-onhcA
Mikes:
https://www.kuow.org/stories/dental-floss-and-tiny-radios-surreal-photos-of-the-hunt-for-murder-hornets?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&fbclid=IwAR2ynZUOE8wZpm-lJA4RgFouE9kAabsQvn0Wtxwv2YoTRvRyt9-BLmIONGQ
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/24/927194118/100-million-ballots-but-experts-say-heaven-and-earth-being-moved-for-election-ma?fbclid=IwAR0UflgJlZWih3BHJbMjPyyjKIsxkTvlwetAcmLYnRUHxpeE5zUcAXn69E4
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/23/netanyahu-trump-biden-call-431737
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-biden-tony-bobulinski-joe-biden-unanswered-questions
https://www.startribune.com/charges-boogaloo-bois-fired-on-mpls-precinct-shouted-justice-for-floyd/572843802/
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/522706-white-house-lawyer-helped-shop-controversial-hunter-biden-story-to-wall
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/27/white-house-science-office-ending-pandemic-432827
https://www.startribune.com/an-eagan-octogenarian-hosts-a-cable-access-show-on-politics-that-goes-deep-but-stays-civil/572885521/
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It no surprise that President Trump is a polarizing force, especially within 'conservatives/Republican' circles. We make an attempt to run down possible scenarios of 'what happens to the Republican Party' after the 2020 election. The easy answer is 'it all depends'. Also WTH? is going on with the NY Supreme Court Justice? And Wells Fargo voluntarily creates a program to expand minority homeownership and MN oldest craft brewery, Lake Superior Brewing Co., finds a new home and new owners.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/15/judge-grisanti-police-buffalo-fight/?fbclid=IwAR1IZ00uPF-fzC_jgSfHW0yOsYXjjiN5QsdS084F6k-LH6yr33_yt1O0Dmo
https://www.startribune.com/program-to-offer-15-000-down-payment-help-for-first-time-home-buyers-in-the-twin-cities/572774371/
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/trump-will-leave-behind-harsh-political-landscape/616771/?fbclid=IwAR24aLKhUsjtb3DxRszE4qFBDVd7oo3oH5ll96YIWd2WgaLhbzScfRfrz5A
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/09/25/if-republican-party-is-party-trump-what-does-it-stand/
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/business/restaurants-and-bars/6717294-Duluth-couple-buys-Lake-Superior-Brewing-relocating-historic-brewery-to-Lakeside
https://www.facebook.com/outstatebrewco/posts/2887480088018177
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-rally-state-rep-crowd-surfs-coronavirus_n_5f8a9522c5b67da85d1e4a76?fbclid=IwAR0XntcBhISCCwUBeGd05WD4gqw1pwmit0Le8CYkLgCGlT96zL_mLKlGBwk
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/15/actblues-stunning-third-quarter-15-billion-in-donations-429549?fbclid=IwAR3tEClx_il9JKx4VRyZDZNK7yJs7vSXZYcKZ04YG5SChVLrxnv9h4B6ihY
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/us/politics/federal-aid-poverty-levels.html?fbclid=IwAR2GPxkv6SyOSutQVih2AYVaaS9Wu_6Y5QeFTal1jNsHLHjhgeC19cY3tmM
https://time.com/5899432/sweden-coronovirus-disaster/?fbclid=IwAR0s4a_MBv4UUUvW5hSKsWPHjMinEfpQ8sk6UGOLWC5FnUcpiCNvUDT2gcI
https://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/buzzworthy/yeah-trump-got-fooled-by-a-babylon-bee-article/?fbclid=IwAR3pmXmHibdpkMGwSaWE1yGuCBVUz1OYZzxfSFjtQ_ES5vU2d1apGUh_PuY
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/19/politics/donald-trump-anthony-fauci-coronavirus/index.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/16/pfizer-no-vaccine-trump-election-429843
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/18/europe/europe-coronavirus-restrictions-regions-intl/index.html
https://time.com/5901352/sweden-local-lockdowns/
https://www.startribune.com/famous-dave-s-creating-ghost-kitchens-dual-concept-through-johnny-carino-s-deal/572795562/
https://www.facebook.com/SomeGoodNewsSGN/
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This episode we discuss all thing election related. The were, how, when etc. As well as some of the rules and regulations that are designed to keep our elections 'safe' and some designed just to keep some people from voting. We also cover President Trumps vow to reverse inclusive language changes to the Navy Seal Ethos & Gov. Abbott's limiting absentee collection boxes to 1 per county in our 'What the Heck?' segments. But never fear because Chef Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen folks make plans to feed hungry voters and chocolate makes (almost) everything better.
https://chefsforthepolls.org
https://represent.us/ballot-counting/
https://represent.us/how-to-vote-2020/?source=wp-web-stv-20200929-mainpage&utm_source=wp&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=stv&utm_content=20200929&utm_term=mainpage
https://www.voteamerica.com/?utm_source=embed-verify&utm_medium=embed&utm_campaign=embed-footer-verify&utm_content=act.represent.us&source=va_embed_embed-verify_embed-footer-verify
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/13/us/politics/when-votes-counted.html
https://www.npr.org/2020/09/30/918766323/trumps-calls-for-poll-watchers-raises-fears-about-voter-intimidation
https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-team-rushes-train-army-poll-watchers-critics/story?id=73542441
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/appeals-panel-upholds-abbotts-order-for-just-one-ballot-box-per-texas-county/2020/10/13/bc51869c-0d4d-11eb-8a35-237ef1eb2ef7_story.html?fbclid=IwAR3PMEPnuaLLdhJfKzH1vDRBPOW4PW1brABeYYwkMPW2tkxWQSpJtvXEOck
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/28/politics/voter-roll-purges-lawsuits-vote-by-mail/index.html
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/georgia-election-officials-dispute-voter-suppression-claims-spurred/story?id=73577706&fbclid=IwAR3KexjDKvyZOoQBOOsqdUyEogPg3FD9JhqxHCF4dYHTRxqaPZmy0FMquic
https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/block-the-vote-voter-suppression-in-2020/
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/how-to-vote-2020/
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
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In this show we make an attempt to recreate the conversation that started us down the path to what has become Flyover Logic. We feel, particularly in this election season, that it was important to discuss this hot button issue. This subject, more than many others, can be a minefield to navigate. We hope we provide an example of what a productive conversation can look like and show that even when it may seem that the ‘two sides’ may be worlds apart, we likely agree on more than we think. Mainly when it comes to abortion, we all want less. Links: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tucker-carlson-compares-trump-to-sex-assault-victim-covid-19_n_5f77db27c5b64b480aadf6d0?fbclid=IwAR1xJFQl26tMzRo2f5MSoNH4b6OwdZd3DXVSOtc-0Xu06xvKw86gPKNdvhI
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/30/facts-about-abortion-debate-in-america/
https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2019/08/29/u-s-public-continues-to-favor-legal-abortion-oppose-overturning-roe-v-wade/#partisan-gap-in-views-of-legal-abortion-has-widened-in-recent-years
https://www.pewforum.org/fact-sheet/public-opinion-on-abortion/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4000282/
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1903.08307.pdf
https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/ajph.2017.304042
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0046958017700944
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6290801/
https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/data_stats/index.htm
https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/state-policies-later-abortions
https://www.guttmacher.org/article/2012/03/who-has-second-trimester-abortions-united-states
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/05/11/could-miscarriages-land-women-jail-lets-clarify-these-georgia-alabama-abortion-bills/
https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(17)30297-5/fulltext
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/06/27/736574110/study-u-s-ban-on-aid-to-foreign-clinics-that-promote-abortion-upped-abortion-rat
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/sep/25/facebook-posts/graph-us-abortion-rate-during-different-presidents/
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/abortion-rights-havent-been-a-priority-in-blue-states-until-now/
https://www.guttmacher.org/report/characteristics-us-abortion-patients-2014
https://www.today.com/news/all-female-fire-crew-makes-history-south-florida-t192775?fbclid=IwAR1xJFQl26tMzRo2f5MSoNH4b6OwdZd3DXVSOtc-0Xu06xvKw86gPKNdvhI
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010782419303671
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/sep/25/facebook-posts/graph-us-abortion-rate-during-different-presidents/
https://www.businessinsider.com/abortion-rate-reached-lowest-level-since-1973-7-charts-show-2019-9#the-us-abortion-rate-has-fallen-from-213-abortions-per-1000-women-in-2000-to-135-per-1000-women-in-2017-1
https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54003808
https://apnews.com/article/television-archive-shepard-smith-096273ad291e87849751bf2b150aff4e
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
Headline Links:
https://www.startribune.com/fed-s-powell-lack-of-further-stimulus-imperils-recovery/572650322/?fbclid=IwAR05VCaqH0qMd5Au34D-IKBoKFAmhrk1Tbuk23ZT0tA98H8PyVkQru0RsM8
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-suggests-virus-act-political-courage/story?id=73452023&fbclid=IwAR33Ys1oPBZEkSubZ1dlAUCK60FgGijyQzef1S1MCpl97dkwCJpLhlsfs4c
https://19thnews.org/2020/10/women-job-losses-2020-recession/?fbclid=IwAR07wMUtodAtTXatgKq4XgRMiXwPxqV0VYDEkmWhO6-pBl7l-kozRooFFbU
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/business/economy-election-blue-wave-goldman-sachs/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2t-q2Rhs2FBPDgG4DAK4L5MwiFYPvTKCnW-NnyQ-CiX4PobRRXfAHsEqc
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/21456242/joe-biden-poverty-checks-kamala-harris?fbclid=IwAR00LR_uomoyzJWuVjq1jbw68X7NOCrMdxVuPqUpVOYyqQ4yJsGjnxIQGNA
Mikes:
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/519849-stocks-plunge-after-trump-cancels-bipartisan-stimulus-talks
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/10/07/crowds-flock-to-rare-river-drawdown-in-minneapolis?fbclid=IwAR25MNmJXW4_GQcXU2_1AzFWl-GZVVcVuufPgpwSFGSURBHtk0VNczCA1Ww
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/facebook-bans-qanon-across-its-platforms-n1242339
https://www.startribune.com/guthrie-will-offer-a-virtual-version-of-a-christmas-carol/572527161/
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/lord-of-the-rings-amazon-series-show-nudity/
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Today we take some time to dig into the fight brewing over the Supreme Court. We cover some history, what are the 'rules' and our thoughts on the whole big mess. WTH? brings us some discussion of the revelations over President Trumps Taxes, but our faith in humanity is restored by some generous 'over tipping' of a pizza guy and three new student council member.
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
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Today we go down the QAnon rabbit hole and it's worse than you possibly can imagine. We also discuss how the CDC needs to get their website poop in a group, people in MN are now setting up Legal Trusts for their pets (WTH?) but 'Shitts Creek' kicks butt at the Emmy's and the website People Are Awesome is your place for a daily dose of amazing!
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
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Today we take a deeper look at stalled Covid Relief packages. President Trump sites down for a wide ranging mess of a Town Hall and Minneapolis Council members grill the Police Chief on rising crime rates in our WTH? Segment. But 94 year old Grandma Eunie Makes the Sr. Perspective!
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
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Today we dig deeper into Black Lives Matter. How it started, where it’s going and our thoughts on the good and bad. Also a man grieves the loss of his dog through arson, Trump cancels ‘diversity training, LEGOS and back to school photos make us smile.
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Headline Hotdish. is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
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Welcome to our new weekly 'Headline Hotdish'! These episodes will be a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are all trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.
This week:
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House takes up marijuana
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American not doing to great 'learning' about racial issues
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Surley Brew Hall Closes
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Biden rakes in $365 million in August
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And more!
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Listen in as we wrap up our discussions on 'How to be an 'Anit-Racist' by Ibram X. Kendi. We cover the final chapters as well as our overall thoughts, as well as when and to whom we would recommend this book.
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Today we discuss some background on political conventions as well as our thoughts on this years RNC/DNC pandemic conventions. What the heck is with MN and our Covid numbers, remembering Chadwick Boseman and the gift of his work and more.
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Today we discuss yet another police shooting and riotous response, this time in Kenosha WI. Kanye West makes a What the Heck return along with the U.S. Dept. of the Interior’s ‘promo’, um campaign, video. But a ‘West Wing’ special and Spam University bring our spirits up.
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Today we discuss the multiple controversies swirling around the Post Office and the new Post Master General, Louis DeJoy; the mild, the bad and the completely avoidable (where are the handlers?). Also, Trump suggests He should get a 3rd term before even winning a 2nd, the DNC makes the best of a ZOOM Convention and an American inventor marries healthcare and the 2nd Ammendment!
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Join us for our conversation with Michele Anderson running for MN Senate District 8. Also WTH is with ‘carpenter BEES’? Susan B. Anthony gets a pardon she never wanted and Ice Cream saves the day, again.
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Scott Kummrow is 'One talented guy', music educator, band director, performer and crazy positive. We discuss everything from teaching during the pandemic spring, plans for teaching this fall as well as his newest endeavor, One Man Band - YouTube Channel, to help bring music professionals and artists together to change kids lives through music education. This guy does it all, he even remixed/performed our intro song!
Also WTH? Mount Rushmore? Really? But still there is some Minnesota Nice to go around.
https://www.youtube.com/user/skummrow?fbclid=IwAR1IVUsO3IdSUIVsft_OV5R42PWID3KZlchniwVJEUbsoNqBQ6Z9JgaTT4g
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We give our ‘quick’ takes on Biden’s VP pick, what to make of crazy disparate headlines and people trying to fly with guns (wth?) and Democrats rally around their ticket. Now the campaign really begins.
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We lament (again) the cornucopia of conspiracy theories, students get suspended for posting school photos, Trump sits down for some 'Wide Ranging' interviews & we both praise the power of reading some youth literature for a much needed mental break.
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Today we discuss our reactions to the new Minnesota Mask Mandate, spend some time mulling over last weeks interviews of Jordan Rasmussen & Brittney Johnson (both running for MN House) and the return of "What the Heck" and "MN Nice" segments, featuring a the "Wall of Moms" in Portland as well as a great story of a new cross-walk brought about by a patriotic crafting project.
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Join our conversation with Jordan Rasmussen who is running for the MN House of Representatives District 8A seat. We cover a wide range of topics and issues from Jordan's history and background in the region, what issues are his top priorities, what he has learned from voters on the campaign trial and the challenges of campaigning during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Be sure to check out Episode 124 as well as we spoke with Brittney's Republican opponent Jordan Rasmussen. Both candidates have deep roots in the region, love for what make out-state Minnesota great but with very distinctive ideas and life experiences that have led them both to seek public office to serve the state they love.
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Join our conversation with Brittney Johnson who is running for the MN House of Representatives District 8A seat. We cover a wide range of topics and issues from Brittney's history and background in the region, what issues are her top priorities, what she has learned from voters on the campaign trial and the challenges of campaigning during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Be sure to check out Episode 124 as well as we spoke with Brittney's Republican opponent Jordan Rasmussen. Both candidates have deep roots in the region, love for what makes out-state Minnesota great but with very distinctive ideas and life experiences that have led them both to seek public office to serve the state they love.
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We are reading through the book, “How to be an Anti-Racist”, by Ibram X. Kendi, and processing that together. We will be throwing out these mini bonus episodes as we go, and we would love for you to join us! https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
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We are reading through the book, “How to be an Anti-Racist”, by Ibram X. Kendi, and processing that together. We will be throwing out these mini bonus episodes as we go, and we would love for you to join us! https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
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Today we discuss issues and pressures from all sides around sending kids back to school this fall. ‘Staycationers’ trash northern Minnesota over the 4th of July. And the Supreme Court turns heads with end of session rulings.
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Our first guest, Fergus Falls Mayor Ben, joins us to talk about racial issues in rural Minnesota. ‘What the heck’ is a camel doing in the backyard? And ice cream shops across Minnesota are handing out smiles one scoop at a time.
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We cover a lot of ground in here. Protestors continue to tear down statues including ones of abolitionists like Fredrick Douglas and others. Trump gives a 4th if July speech. Kanye West announces his 2020 Vision. Tami discovers not all Republicans are for voting for Trump. And ‘Hamilton’ finally arrives in our homes. How lucky we are to be alive right now!
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We pack a lot into this episode. Even in this crazy time it seems some days/weeks are packed with more crazy than others. We touch on Corona-Virus explosion in the US, ongoing racism issues, did Russia put bounty on US troops heads, St. Louis couple going 'Scar-face' on passing protesters and much much more.
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This show we dive into the discussion about recent calls (and actions) to remove a wide array of statues across the US. We talk about the who, what, why and how. Also, the US is running out of pennies but food trucks will save the day!
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This one is a double-bonus! We are trying to keep these tight and after finishing up our 15 min segment we just keep discussing! So we hit the record button again and away we go. Hope you enjoy!
We are reading through the book, “How to be an Anti-Racist”, by Ibram X. Kendi, and processing that together. We will be throwing out these mini bonus episodes as we go, and we would love for you to join us! https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
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Today we dig back into the realities that the Corona Virus Pandemic is still with us whether we like it or not. How hard it is to keep up the 'fight' when it 'seems' like we have given up. Also, what the heck is with kids and leaving stuff EVERYWHERE? What are Nazi symbols doing int 2020 campaign ads?Mike finally learns about 'Juneteenth' : weird name, important day.
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We are reading through the book, “How to be an Anti-Racist”, by Ibram X. Kendi, and processing that together. We will be throwing out these mini bonus episodes as we go, and we would love for you to join us! https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
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This episode we continue our conversation on what people really mean when calling to ‘abolish’ or ‘defund’ the police. We discuss what that might look like and take a look at some examples of where it’s been done, like Camden NJ. We also cover what the heck is going on with air travel, no more Scottish guns for the us and some creative ways people are making high school graduations special in the age of COVID-19.
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We are reading through the book, “How to be an Anti-Racist”, by Ibram X. Kendi, and processing that together. We will be throwing out these mini bonus episodes as we go, and we would love for you to join us! https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
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Amidst nationwide protest in the wake of George Floyd's death there have been increasing calls for 'Abolishing' and/or 'Defunding' police departments, including Minneapolis. Today we begin our discussion of what do people really mean, what would that really look like and if this is the right way forward. Also we discuss 'what the heck' is going on with Joe Biden's search of a VP candidate, Elon Musks next goals for SpaceX and Tami gives props to the Senator from the great state of Utah! Show Links: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/06/03/457251670/how-much-do-we-need-the-police?fbclid=IwAR3YUjIQbsqPEj1XzWojFRm12gCoR8IPQ8XVlBFfW9TdZ5t2qg9-ITvjs6k https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/07/data-police-racial-bias https://www.startribune.com/third-precinct-served-as-playground-for-renegade-cops/571076562/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/defund-police/612682/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/07/us/minneapolis-police-abolish.html https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/police-brutality-cop-free-world-protest-199465/#ixzz3MAjhe2IM
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Today we spend some time digging into what this Novembers election would - could - should look like in the face of the Covid-19 Pandemic. We cover questions like what is 'mail in voting', is it necessary and what are the pros and cons? Also discuss how MN is above average.....in racial disparities across the board, the horrific 'George Floyd Challenge' as well as spotlighting some happy new as former President Obama speaks out and some positives about living life during this pandemic.
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Today we discuss more thoughts on the protests and riots in MN and around the world, Trump threatens to send in the military, MN (despite some missteps) gives another master class in Leadership, and there IS good in this world - you just have to go look for it.
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Today we begin our conversation about racism in our state and our country. We try to cover some of our thoughts on the events surrounding the killing of George Floyd, the unrest in Minneapolis/St. Paul, how we are working to understand what we don't understand and discuss some ways that even white, rural mid-westerners can work to move toward justice.
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‘What the heck’ is going on in Minneapolis & St. Paul? We dig into the increasingly political ‘reopening’ of the country, specifically churches getting the (reduced capacity) green light in MN. And Peter Bence brings the smiles with some new songs to listen to while we enjoy our ‘low risk’ summer activities.
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Listen in as Tami takes a swing at describing what ‘Liberal’ means to her, Jeff Bezos is a Bazzillionaire and, praise the Lord, MN bonfire season is here to reset our souls!
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Today we discuss armed militia men ‘protecting’ barbers in Michigan, are ‘Immunity Passports’ a good idea,” and what does ‘contract tracing’ even mean? After all that we reminder ourselves Brownies make everything better.
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Today we discuss how a house party was not such a good idea, Jared Kushner steps in it again (with a little help from Time Mag), we dive deeper into our reactions to Minnesota beginning it slow roll to reopening and reminder ourselves to 'see the helpers' and 'be the helpers'.
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Listen in while Mike ties himself in knots trying to describe what ‘Conservative’ means to him, Micheal Flynn gets a ‘get out of jail free’ card and Lin Manuel Miranda saves us all (and Disney).
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Why is it snowing in April? We discuss the ‘Plandemic’ video making the social media rounds, then shift gears and give props to the amazing things communities are doing to cope with Covid. And then send you off with the best ‘Pomp & Circumstance’ ever!
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A 5 year old goes Lamborghini shopping, we revisit some thoughts on sorting out the news media as well as grand reopening plans. We also discuss how, in the end, food and cookies make everything better.
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Today we discuss the way forward as our state and the world begins to ‘reopen’, the “great success story” of the Federal reponse to the pandemic and how Girls Scouts are going to save us all.
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This episode gets completely out of hand as we dig into each others media consumption habits. Tami breaks down and binges TikTok. And we try to wrap our heads around why conservative Christians seem to have a soft spot for conspiracy theories. All this brought to you from the Covid-Comfort of Mike's car-studio and Tami's blanket fort.
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Today we take a deep dive into the trillion dollar Covid bailouts. We dig into where all the money went and if it should have went there, what we learned from the 2008 bailout fest and what we might learn this time around and the reality that free markets don't really exist.
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Today we discuss our reactions to protests around the country and world against government efforts to control the pandemic. Also along the way we take a look at Competitive Slapping Contests and some happy thoughts on last weekends Global Citizens Concert.
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Mike & Tami take their first swing at recording a podcast. Listen here as we fumble our way through learning some new tech and covid-remotely record our first iteration of Flyover Logic.
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