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Joining Robert today is María Isa Pérez-Vega, an American politician, professional hip-hop artist, community organizer, and youth worker, and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who is running for County Commissioner. Then Robert is joined by Hunter Thundercloud, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and founder and CEO of Thundermaker Wellness Center, a Native-owned and operated addiction treatment center.

Trump rape accusations expand; Israeli elections; F. Bolsonaro flees Brazil; a survey shows 50% of Americans cannot afford regular food; Alex Pretti’s parents speak for the first time; Patrick Coolican joins us live today; Ron Schutz’s lengthy conflicts of interest.

Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins every Tuesday to discuss the latest from the Reformer newsroom.

Richard Carlbom, Chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. Tammye Nash, Managing Editor of Dallas Voice.

Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News, and Wendy Pilot

Things get worse for Trump and his rape allegations; today in the Middle East; another proposes state session plan in Illinois; Anthropic IPO; misleading mailers from far-right groups; local dentist detained at green card interview; how badly Republicans have hurt rural Minnesota; Greg talks about his Wednesday night Halloween special on AM950.

Fernando Z. López, Senior Strategist and Creating Change Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force. Deb Balzer (Managing Editor) and David Birchard-Weismann (Co-founder) of Twin Cities Gay Scene

Join hosts Patti Vasquez and Aaron Kleinman on The 50 State Fight as they break down pivotal state legislative contests, shifting suburban political trends, and high-stakes midterm battles.

This episode covers key political races and legislative battles across Michigan and Indiana. Aaron and Patti discuss high-profile gubernatorial campaigns and legislative balances of power.

Key Topics Covered:

Why national Republicans seem to be cutting their losses in Michigan’s governor race while zeroing in on down-ballot legislative control

The high-stakes push for a Michigan constitutional convention and what it could mean for reproductive freedom and voting access

Critical battlegrounds in the Michigan State House and Senate—from Detroit’s shifting suburbs to Upper Peninsula wildcards

Indiana’s chaotic Secretary of State contest, GOP infighting, and why third-party dynamics have Democrats eyeing an upset

Breaking the supermajority: Why flipping just four seats in the Indiana House could bring back quorum-busting power against redistricting

Early election night bellwethers to watch closely, including Indiana’s Hamilton County

& much more!

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Host Philip Anthony is joined by DFL State Auditor Candidate Zack Filipovich to talk about his campaign.