Podcast Episodes
Back to Search“Free the Nukes”? Plus, An Open Letter to Kristi Noem
Have you seen those billboards off the highway proclaiming “Free the Nukes”? We get into what that’s all about (spoiler alert: it’s pretty literal). …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
César Chávez Day Repealed. Plus, Minneapolis City Council's 'United Front' Is Over
The Minnesota House and Senate voted unanimously to end observation of César Chávez Day after allegations of rape, grooming, and sexual abuse against…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Presented By City Cast Twin Cities
More affordable housing is needed in places like the Twin Cities. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Te…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Could I-94 Be Better? Plus, “Extra Special Grandmother Energy”
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is closing out public comment on its “Rethinking I-94” project, which aims to reconstruct 10 miles of the …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
CVS Is Gone. What's Next? Plus, Our Boss Got Scammed
The demolition of the long-vacant CVS building in Hamline-Midway felt like a major step forward for many in the neighborhood – but what comes next? H…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How We Became A Trans Refuge State. Plus, the MPS “Doom Loop”
Star Tribune columnist Eric Roper believes Minneapolis public schools are in a “doom loop.” What can be done to fix it? Plus, a friendly PSA about th…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
U of M's Terrible New Slogan, Bones in Lake Superior, and Rebellion Through Poetry
After spending $15 million with a marketing agency that will be helping the University of Minnesota over the next five years, the school has announce…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
What’s Right in Public Safety? Plus, Stand With Minnesota
In the age of political deadlock, you can look no further than John Choi at the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for an example of someone doing their…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
'Your City Could Be Better': Could a Nevada Brothel Help Redefine Labor Standards Nationwide? — Presented By City Cast Twin Cities
The unionization efforts of sex workers in Nevada might have implications for gig workers in the Twin Cities. At Sheri's Ranch, a legal brothel 45 mi…
4 months ago
Urban Farm Breakthrough, Spotlighting Black Creatives, and a Spring "Treat Walk"
After more than a year of back and forth, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute and the city of Minneapolis have finally come to an agreement for …
4 months ago