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Blois welcomes in guests and contributors to talk about the week’s most pivotal and impactful current events…along with the political scene and all things relevant + newsworthy affecting our listeners’ lives.

  1. How can the state help stabilize the finances with HCMC?

    5D AGO

    How can the state help stabilize the finances with HCMC?

    We begin today’s show recapping the caucus week including a strong showing from Rep. Lisa Demuth in the Governor’s race and also begin to try to shift the focus on some of the pressing issues of the state and the upcoming session beginning with severe cuts from HCMC and the financial struggles Hennepin Healthcare (and other medical care facilities) are facing currently - Blois sits down with Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Lunde as well as HCMC co-CEO J. Kevin Crosston to break down the financial hurdles they face! Finally, Blois shares this week’s take!

    40 min
  2. Previewing Caucus Week and Rep. Paul Torkelson!

    FEB 1

    Previewing Caucus Week and Rep. Paul Torkelson!

    It is finally February which means we made it through January - now Blois previews a busy first week as caucuses get underway this week and another month in politics begins! Then Blois sits down with Rep. Paul Torkelson on his service and why he’s retiring from the legislature, and what has changed after 9 terms and finally, Blois shares this week’s take!

    39 min

  3. JAN 25

    Another Dark Weekend in MN and Rep. Dave Baker

    We begin the show obviously on a somber note where Blois recaps another tragedy in Minneapolis on Saturday involving Operation Metro Surge where ICE shot and killed another U.S. citizen and what comes next for this state! Also, this week Blois sits down with Representative Dave Baker of Willmar on ICE activity in Greater MN! Then Blois shares this week’s take!

    36 min

  4. JAN 18

    ICE and Leadership in Minnesota and Tom Emmer!

    The presence of ICE in Minnesota has become one of the more dominant news stories in 2026 and Blois discusses how this could impact the 2026 election, then he sits down with Majority Whip of the House of Representatives Tom Emmer to talk more about this, ICE and current state of Congress as we head into a new legislative session and for this week’s take, Blois calls out to leadership in Minnesota when it comes to 2026 and the future of Minnesota as we head closer to the Election!

    41 min

  5. JAN 11

    Minnesota fraud and Judy Randall, MN Leg. Auditor joins!

    Well it has been quite the week in Minnesota and once again this state is in the national spotlight - Blois begins recapping some of the key points of this week. Then he chats with Judy Randall, Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor discussing backdated documents, multiple findings in the latest audit of Behavioral Health Services, this week's hearings and the ongoing fraud problem in Minnesota and then Blois shares this week’s take!

    37 min

  6. JAN 4

    DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek on Paid Family Medical Leave and more

    On the first show of 2026, Blois talks to DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek about the newest - and perhaps most controversial - laws in the state, Paid Family Medical Leave.

    34 min

  7. 12/28/2025

    Reflecting on the year in politics 2025 and looking ahead to 2026!

    This week we reflect on the biggest pieces of 2025 in news, specifically the political assassination of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Annunciation shooting and what Tom Emmer and others in Minnesota politics look to accomplish in 2026. Blois also shares his take on what we should look at when it comes to the gubernatorial

    33 min

  8. 12/21/2025

    Rep. Kelly Morrison and Kindness This Season!

    We are only days away from the year 2026 which means a new session is right around the corner so Blois sits down with Representative Kelly Morrison to talk about her first year in Congress, capitalism, healthcare and the kindness caucus! Also Blois shares this week’s take which ties in to the year that was and how we can end it right with one simple word - kindness!

    36 min
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Blois welcomes in guests and contributors to talk about the week’s most pivotal and impactful current events…along with the political scene and all things relevant + newsworthy affecting our listeners’ lives.

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  • Creator
    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    238
  • Rating
    Clean
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