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Join Sean McPherson and the City Cast Twin Cities team every weekday morning as we bring you the day's conversations about life in the Twin Cities. With our cast of journalists, activists, experts and residents, we celebrate our wins with beaming pride, critique our shortcomings with the attention of a seed art judge and mutter “that’s interesting” for anything in between. Alongside our daily newsletter, we put the spotlight on the news and culture of the Twin Cities from every perspective we can find – including yours. It’s like a potluck where everyone’s invited and no one brings grape salad. So whether you've been here long enough to remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991, or you just bought your first winter coat, bring your dish over and let's talk. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠twincities.citycast.fm⁠.

  1. 2D AGO

    Planning the Perfect Mother's Day. Plus, the State of Mpls and a Horny Turkey

    Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his state of the city address this week, focusing on public safety, affordable housing, and business support – but will his agenda work with a more progressive city council? The team also celebrates 50 rescued beagles coming to Twin Cities shelters, cries over Lloyd the loneliest turkey, and discusses an Airbnb host turning guest leftovers into care packages for unhoused neighbors. Plus, listeners share their dream Mother's Day plans and restaurant recommendations. And if you’re a City Cast Neighbor, you’ll get to listen to a special members-only conversation about our bedtime beliefs! Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Mayor Frey's 2026 State of the City Address (City of Minneapolis) Ridglan Farms Beagles heading to Animal Humane Society (Animal Humane Society) Lloyd the loneliest Turkey (Star Tribune) Minneapolis Air BnB Host turns leftover food into care packages for the unhoused (Washington Post) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this May 8th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

    32 min

  2. 2D AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: One Decision

    Introducing After Maduro: Who's Running Venezuela Now? from One Decision. Follow the show: One Decision Venezuela's leader Delcy Rodríguez has no constitutional legitimacy, by any standard, including Chavismo's own rules, according to lawyer-turned-journalist Raul Stolk. So who is actually running Venezuela right now? And what does the United States really want? Raul Stolk, Managing Director of Caracas Chronicles, joins Sir Richard Dearlove and Kate McCann for a deep dive into the power structures propping up the Rodríguez government, the US military's direct line to the Venezuelan armed forces, and why opposition leader María Corina Machado may be the single biggest wild card in the country's future. Links:  https://caracaschronicles.com https://caracaschronicles.substack.com/ https://caracasconsulting.com/  In this episode: 2:53 - Iran War Impact on Global Energy Markets 6:34 - UAE Exits OPEC: End of Saudi Dominance 8:16 - New Iraqi Government and Middle East Stability 11:31 - Japan Creates Intelligence Bureau  15:40 - Venezuela After Maduro: Trump's Business Strategy 17:34 - Delcy Rodriguez Legitimacy and Constitutional Crisis 24:34 - Venezuela Military Power Structure Post-Maduro 30:07 - US Geopolitical Goals in Venezuela 45:07 - Venezuela Oil Market China Russia Rivalry 54:47 - Machado Return: Venezuela Election Wild Card 55:48 - Sir Richard and Kate Discussion Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and Kate McCann (Political Editor, The Times) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 3D AGO

    MPS’s $21M Accounting Mistake. Plus, the Future of MN Weed

    Minneapolis Public Schools mysteriously "found" $21 million during a $50 million budget crisis, but deeper financial chaos reveals years of mismanagement, missing healthcare funds, and IRS penalties. We explore the district's struggles with federal cannabis regulations threatening local hemp businesses, and highlight the upcoming Riot Mom Art and Self Care Festival on St. Paul's West Side. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Riot Mom Art & Self Care Fest⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Backpocket Vintage⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Budget update: Special education revenue⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Minneapolis Public Schools) ⁠⁠⁠⁠IRS penalties, blistering external audit, mysterious deficit: Chaos in the finance department of Minneapolis Public Schools⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Racket MN) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Minneapolis Public Schools paid $5.3 million in tax penalties in past four years⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Minnesota Reformer) ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Future of MN’s Weed Biz Is Looking Good—Unless the Feds Kill It All⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Racket) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this May 7th episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ordway Center for the Performing Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, or email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠⁠⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    37 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Minneapolis is Opening its Doors. Plus, a Northeast Café Fighting Back

    Doors Open Minneapolis is back this weekend with 75 venues across the city unlocking their doors for free, giving you access to places you'd never otherwise get inside. Today we've got Heidi Swank, Executive Director of Rethos, walking us through where to go, how to plan your day, and some of the coolest new additions this year. Then we sit down with Stephanie March of Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund and Melissa Borgmann of Café Marguerite to talk about the Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund and how the Twin Cities food community rallied together in the wake of Operation Metro Surge. Plus, City Cast is hosting an event at Café Marguerite on May 12th. Come hang with us! And a quick sports update: the Wolves bandwagon is getting full. Jump on now. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: City Cast at Cafe Marguerite The Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund “This Is What It Means to Be Minnesotan” (ProPublica) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Doors Open Minneapolis Learn more about the sponsors of this May 6th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

    39 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Are the Twin Cities #1 for Women’s Sports? Plus, What To Buy Right Now at the Farmers Market

    As spring ramps up, you might be wondering what the best produce to get at farmers markets is – besides ramps of course! City Cast Twin Cities Host Sean McPherson gets the down low from beyond beurre blanc’s Kirstie Kimball on what to snag and how to act (please don’t try and barter with the farmers) at our farmers markets. Plus Saara Hassoun, president of our USL W Soccer team the Minnesota Aurora, gets into why the Twin Cities might be America's best metro area for women athletes … and what we could still improve. Finally, we open up a big, overflowing mailbag and Executive Producer Anna Weggel gives her cottage cheese power ranking. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Guide to Mill City Market (beyond beurre blanc) 3 Places to Get Local Vegetables All Year Long (beyond beurre blanc) Aurora FC Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, or email us at ⁠⁠⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠⁠⁠. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠⁠⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠⁠⁠.

    35 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Don’t Fall For These Scams! Plus, St. Paul's (Un)banned Influencer

    Take heed as we dig into the world of scams with contributors sharing their own tales of getting duped, from garage door schemes to fake e-vites to the classic "car got towed" con. Then Axios reporter Kyle Stokes breaks down the messy saga of TikTok star Josh Liljenquist, who was banned from St. Paul parks for allegedly exploiting homeless encampment residents for content, only to have the ban reversed six days later. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: St. Paul parks ban TikTok star who gives to homeless people (Axios) St. Paul lifts park ban on TikToker Josh Liljenquist (Axios) Learn more about the sponsors of this May 4th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, or email us at ⁠⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠⁠. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠⁠.

    39 min

  7. MAY 1

    May Day Strike, Grooming Felony Bill Passes, HCMC Gets $150M

    It's May Day, and organizers are calling for no work, no school, and no shopping. Sean and PaviElle dig into the history and meaning of one-day strikes. Then they’ll share a handful of Twin Cities wins including a show recommendation, HCMC funding, and the Minnesota House's unanimous 133-0 vote to make child grooming a felony. Finally, Melissa Townsend, Senior Audio Producer at the Star Tribune, joins to talk about Essential Minnesota, the Strib's new weekly podcast that goes deep on one important local story at a time. BONUS CHAT: If you’re a Neighbor, you can stick around for a discussion where the team shares genuinely helpful mental health tune-ups for spring. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Working-Class Resistance Forced ICE Out of Minneapolis (Jacobin) The History and Meaning Behind Minnesota's General Strike and Economic Blackout (MPR News) Some Businesses That Closed for Minnesota General Strike Won't Shut Down for National One (CBS News) Minnesota Senate approves funding to rescue Hennepin Healthcare from closure (CBS News) Senate Passes Bill to Stabilize HCMC and Struggling Minnesota Hospitals (MN Legislature) Minnesota bill that would make grooming a felony unanimously passes House (CBS News) HMong Futures: The Future of Us (Theater Mu) Learn more about the sponsors of this May 1st episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Minnesota Opera Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

    31 min

  8. APR 30

    Big Tomato Conspiracy, Theater Bag Essentials, and Must-Dos for May

    We kick off May in the Twin Cities with a curated guide to the month's best activities, including theater recommendations, Cinco de Mayo, and Art-A-Whirl. Sean, Anna and Tane dive into Minnesota Statehood Day traditions and social media controversy over gardening. Then, they open up an overflowing mailbag with listener feedback on everything from Boundary Waters mining to transit dreams, plus ice cream recommendations and Mother's Day planning tips. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: May in the Twin Cities (City Cast) The Wizard of Oz (Children’s Theater) Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Guthrie Theatre) Minnesota State Capitol's Unique Electrolier (Minnesota Senate Media Services) Mayday Parade Cinco De Mayo on the West Side (West Side Fiestas) Art-A-Whirl Event Website (Art-A-Whirl) Save the BWCA  Learn more about the sponsors of this April 30th episode: TaskRabbit Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Minnesota Opera Xcel Energy Minneapolis Institute of Art Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

    37 min
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Join Sean McPherson and the City Cast Twin Cities team every weekday morning as we bring you the day's conversations about life in the Twin Cities. With our cast of journalists, activists, experts and residents, we celebrate our wins with beaming pride, critique our shortcomings with the attention of a seed art judge and mutter “that’s interesting” for anything in between. Alongside our daily newsletter, we put the spotlight on the news and culture of the Twin Cities from every perspective we can find – including yours. It’s like a potluck where everyone’s invited and no one brings grape salad. So whether you've been here long enough to remember the Halloween blizzard of 1991, or you just bought your first winter coat, bring your dish over and let's talk. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠twincities.citycast.fm⁠.

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