Mike McIntee Show: Recent Episodes
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Mike has a big announcement! He also speaks with Rob Wilcox of CD3 Indivisible, who attended last night's Erik Paulsen town hall meeting in Brooklyn Park. And professor David Schultz of Hamline University previews the upcoming DFL and GOP state conventions.
Mike is joined by Matt lee Ashley of the Center for American Progress to talk about Trump's potential impact on energy prices. Also Kevin Featherly on what bills Governor Dayton did and did not veto. And a look at this weekend's DFL and GOP state conventions.
Mike talks about Trump's military speech today where he told numerous lies. Then Kevin Featherly on the impacts and reasons Michelle Fischbach may have resigned from the state senate to be LT. Governor.
Mike speaks with Tim Maier of Talk Media News about national news stories including the Santa Fe shooting and Trump's investigations into his perceived enemies. Also Ed Chung of the Center for American Progress talks about problems with federal marijuana policy from the trump administration. And Mike plays audio and reaction from the end of the legislative session last night.
Tim Duff joins the program to talk about the city of Excelsior blocking an anti-gun rally. Mike talks about where the Governor candidates stand before the upcoming conventions. Tim Pawlenty will not show up to the GOP convention in Duluth. Rebecca Otto gets the Progressive Caucus endorsement. SCIU endorses Erin Murphy... Maybe? Jessica Treat joins from Transit for Livable Communities.
Mike speaks with Tim Maier of Talk Media News about the US embassy in Israel, North Korea, and other national news topics. Then what do you think about legalized sports gambling. And Mike speaks with Nicole Smith-Holt, who lost her son last year when he was unable to afford his insulin, about big pharma and how to make medications more affordable.
Mike speaks with Jack Rice about Minnesota politics and how the 2018 elections are shaping up. Also a conversation with Mondo Davison, a St. Paul man who invented an app that helps record video from multiple perspectives during police incidents.
Mike speaks with John Nichols of the Nation about some good news regarding undoing gerrymandering and the bad news about Iran nuclear deal. Also Kevin Feathery talks about what to expect during the last 12 days of the legislative session.
Mike speaks with Doug Christian of Talk Media News about Rudy Giuliani's impact on Trump's legal team, West Virginia senate candidate Don Blankenship, and other national news. Then Senta Leff, executive director of Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless/ co-chair of the Homes for All campaign talks about issues with the housing bill being proposed at the legilsature and a rally her group is holding Tuesday. Also activist Antonia Alvarez shares her story about going on a hunger strike to fight for immigrant rights.
Mike speaks with former Congressman Bob Ney of Talk Media News about whether Trump will be interviewed by Mueller, Rudy Giuliani's comments, and other nationals news. Then Chelsea Parsons of Think Progress gives us the rundown of what trump said at his NRA speech. Also Steve Peterson of the Minnesota Theists talks about their recent candidate forum which featured just one question.
Richard Painter joins the program to talk about his attempt to primary Tina Smith for the DFL nomination. Norrie THomas talks about the opioid crisis.
Matt talks about former Bush ethics lawyer and big Trump critic Richard Painter announcing his run for Senate as a DFLer. Also Tim Maier of Talk Media News talks about the White House Correspondents dinner among other national news stories. And recently DFL endorsed CD1 candidate Dan Feehan talks about his campaign.
Mike speaks with former congressman Bob Ney of Talk Media News about the latest Washington News including the controversial firing of the house chaplain. Also Jack Rice calls in to analyze what happened with the North Korea South Korea meeting.
Erin Maye Quade joins the program to talk about her sit in at the capital. Tony Webster also joins.
Mike is joined by Tim Maier of Talk Media News to talk the waffle house shooting, white house correspondents dinner, and other national political topics. Then Tim Pawlenty is trying to highlight the opioid crisis as one of his big issues despite spotty track record on the issue in his previous administration. Also Steve Peterson and Heather Hegi of the Minnesota Atheists talk about a candidates forum they are putting on May 3.
Mike is joined by former Congressman Bob Ney as they talk about national politics including the DNC lawsuit vs. Trump and Russia, the Comey memos, tariffs, and more. Then Ralph Nader chats with Mike about his new showing air Mondays at 6 AM and 9 PM on AM950.
Mike speaks with Jeffrey Mathwig of the Center for Homicide Research about the Mom's Demand Action Rally for common sense gun laws that took place at the capitol today. Then David Cooley of Veterans for Piece talks about his group's work to stop VA privatization. And CD6 DFL candidate Richard Kelly talks about his campaign to unseat Tom Emmer.
Mike speaks with Tim Maier of Talk Media News about Sean Hannity being revealed as a client of Michael Cohen's among other national news. Also Aaron Brown recaps what happened at the CD8 DFL convention. And Melissa Ridolfi, VP, Retirement and College Leadership - Fidelity Investments talks about some last minute tax IRA preparations you can make.
Kevin Featherly of Minn Lawyer chats with Mike about what we might see in the second half of the legislative session. Also what will happen in this weekends congressional district conventions? Then a look at national news including the latest Trump/Comey spat with Doug Christian of Talk Media News.
Jack Rice joins Mike and talks about a possible military strike on Syria, Paul Ryan not seeking reelection, and the seriousness of Trump's lawyer's office getting raided. Then AJ Vincens of Mother Jones recaps what happened at the Mark Zuckerberg/Facebook congressional hearings.
Ellen Ratner of Talk Media chats with Mike about DC news including the raid on Trump's lawyer. Also several congressional district conventions are coming up. And Meredith Abby of Peace March MN on an anti-war demonstration coming up this weekend.
Ellen Ratner of Talk Media News speaks with Mike about new Trump tariffs and more cabinet resignations that could be on the way. Also your thoughts on #TPaw reentering MN politics. And Scott Sargard of the Center of American Progress on high school graduation requirements and how they don’t often prepare students adequately for college.
Pam Vogal of Media Matters talks on Sinclair Broadcasting and their news scam. Mike plays video of synced local newscasts saying the exact same thing in unison. Joel Clemmer of Health Care For All Minnesota joins to talk about health care for all in Minnesota and where the Governor candidates stand on the issue.
Ellen Ratner of Talk Media fills us in on the latest Washington news including the first Mueller sentencing. Also Michael Fuchs of the Center for American Progress talks about what the US can do to address North Korea problems. And how the GOP legislature in MN is giving hearings to bills that don't really seem important compared to other issues.
Nancy Nelson and Steve Bucher fill in for Mike and talk about the importance of unions and why Democrats should be proud to be Democrats this election cycle. Steve also gives some tips on how Democrats can win in 2018.
Mike speaks with David Pakman (who you can hear weeknights at 9 AM) about Stormy Daniels, Trump messing with the census, and . Then Nancy Nelson and Mike speak with Michael Brindisi about hisn work on the musical Newsies which is playing the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Neswies tells the story of the 1899 paperboy revolt against big newspapers and how it led to unions and child labor laws.
Mike speaks with Tim Maier of Talk Media News about #MarchForOurLives, Stormy Daniels, and polling data for 2018. Also Aaron Brown recaps the recent CD8 congressional forum. And Mary Kiffemeyer is back with more bad election legislation, this time proposing a repeal of ranked choice voting.
Ellen Ratner of Talk Media recaps the week in Washington with Mike talking about all of Trump's firings, his congrads to Putin, and many other topics. Also Nancy Nelson joins to reflect on who can succeed Mark Dayton and the future of the DFL.
Max Richtman, CEO of National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare joins mike to talk about the Pennsylvania special election and how SS and medicare played a role. Then Scott Sargrad of the Center for American Progress dispels some conservative myths about school discipline and guns. Also your thoughts and concerns about Facebook's data privacy scandal.
Tim Maier of Talk Media News chats with Mike about whether Trump will fire Mueller and the firing of Andrew McCabe. Also former Republican governor Arne Carlson talks with Mike about what he thinks is wrong with politics.
On today's show: Why did Rex Tillerson get fired? Ian Millhiser of ThinkProgress and Mike talk about that and some of the upcoming SCOTUS cases. Also CD8 DFL candidate Leah Phifer talks with Mike about her campaign to replace Rick Nolan.
On today's show: Tim Maier of Talk Media chats with Mike about the latest national news including Stormy Daniels and the Betsy De Vos interview. Then a bipartisan gun safety bill might be making its way through the legislature. Also state Sen. Matt Klein, one of only two doctors in the legislature, talks about research into gun violence.
Mike speaks with CD3 Indivisible immigrant rights activist Nestor Gomez about the importance of DACA. Also Dr. Ana Fuentevilla on the opioids epidemic and what to do if your doctor prescribes you opioids. And a conversation with former news anchor and now CD8 DFL candidate Michelle Lee.
Betty Folliard joins Mike and talks about tomorrow's Equal Rights Amendment rally at the state capitol. Also Colleen Bernu tells us about a press conference tomorrow about the environmental problems with the Enbridge pipeline.
Tim Maier of Talk Media News talks with Mike about Sam Nunberg saying he won't cooperate with Mueller in addition to other national news. Also state Sen. Ron Latz calls in talking about a Minnesota net neutrality bill and new gun safety measures being proposed.
Mike sits down with Jaime Harrison of the DNC to talk about Minnesota and upcoming races that are important nationally. Then talks with Angela Hanks from the Center of American Progress on income inequality and race.
Mike and Kevin Featherly start off today's show by previewing what issues are likely to be brought up at the #MNLeg. Then Michelle Chen of The Nation explains that it's actually millennials who are saving the union movement.
Mark Frascone of IREB joins Mike to talk about a controversial pro gun rally in the south metro that may or may not include Jason Lewis. Then Nancy Nord-Bentz of Protect MN chimes in on Trump saying he's open to some gun background checks and talks about what type of gun bills we may see at the state legislature this year. Also CD8 DFL chair Justin Perpich fills us in the process of endorsing a new CD8 DFL candidate in the wake of Rick Nolan announcing he won't seek reelection this year.
On today's show Ellen Ratner of Talk Media News joins Mike to talk about the latest Washington news and the Florida shooter. Also CD8 DFL candidate Kirsten Kennedy talks about her campaign to replace Rick Nolan.
Mike is joined by members of the Arizona Indivisible movement as they talk about how some of their struggles and achievements are similar to what's happening with Minnesota Indivisible groups. Also Steve Morse of the Minnesota Environmental Partnership talks about the latest develops with Polymet and other environmental news.
Mike speaks with Tim Maier of Talk Media News about the Rob Porter/Trump scandal and other national news. Then audio from the Sarah Huckabee Sanders press briefing about the scandal. Also Pema Levy of Mother Jones calls in to talk about legal challenges to gerrymandering.
Mike speaks with Ellen Ratner of Talk Media News about the short government shutdown and Trump's military parade. Then Aaron Brown of Minnesota Brown fills us in on the impacts of Rick Nolan not seeking reelection in CD8. Also Mike Fuchs of the Center for American Progress fills us in on Mike Pence at the winter Olympics in Korea and his overall trip to Asia.
On today's show: Ellen Ratner of Talk Media talks the Nunes memo and 2018 election polling. Then your calls on who you will support at caucuses. And a conversation with CD3 DFL candidate Adam Jennings.
Mike Talks with Seth Hanlon about the State of the Union. Then Geronimo Villanueva from NASA is on to discuss the upcoming blood moon eclipse. And Finally Mike has on Angie Craig to discuss her upcoming run for office.
On today's show: The Vikings loss and the snowy commute. Then Tim Maier of Talk Media News calls in to recap the deal that will end the government shutdown. Also Dr. Laura Durso of the Center for American Progress tells us about the new HHS division created by the Trump administration that deals with "religious freedom and thought."
On today's show: The administration says Trump is apparently fit (mentally too). Then a conversation about work requirements being proposed for medicaid recipients. And a conservation with Renita Fisher and why she's running for MN House district 56A.
Doug Christian of Talk Media News starts off the show as he and Mike discuss what Trump's doing on MLK day and his mental fitness. Then a conversation about how the tip credit relates to sexual harassment in the restaurant industry.
On today's show Ellen Ratner of Talk Media recaps the week in Washington with Trump losing his mind. Then your calls and thoughts about Trump's blank hole comments.
Mike is back! He speaks with Tabitha Montgomery of the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association about an MLK day event on Monday. Then a conversation with Daniel Romero of MIRAC about DACA and what he'd like the city council and mayor in Minneapolis do about immigration. Also Tim Murphy of Mother Jones talks about some of the Democratic primary races taking place around the country.
Ellie Krug fills in for Mike today and speaks with Tim Maier of Talk Media News about the week ahead in DC news. Then a conversation with Kristina Dove about am event she setup in Dallas that helped men become better dads.
Ellie Krug fills on for Mike today and speaks with Ellen Ratner of Talk Media news about the latest in Washington. Then behavioral psychologist Dr. Kurt Nelson talks about why we make new years resolutions and how we can keep them.
It's the last live show of 2017! Mike speaks with Alex Tausanovitch of the Center for American Progress about how the appropriations bill could make rich political donors even more powerful. Then we revive our old game show and play "the year that wasn't" as you try to identify fake news.