Esme Murphy

The pastor from Aldersgate UMC in St. Louis Park gives his thoughts on this week's decision from the United Methodist Church to ban same-sex marriage and gay clergy.  He also explains which side of this argument he stands on.

Dave Schultz has a lot to look into this week.  Topics include President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un, Michael Cohen's days in front of Congress, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's rocky week, the MN legislature's latest gun control bills, and more.

Dr. Paul Orchard from the U of M tells us about Rare Disease Day, along with what may classify as a rare disease.  Univ. of St. Thomas professor Charles Reid discusses the latest revelations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.  Pastor Paul Baudhuin describes the recent decision from the Methodist Church regarding same-sex marriage.

Senta Leff (Executive Director of the MN Coalition for the Homeless) describes the impact of the annual Homeless Day on the Hill, which will take place on February 13th.  Nick Foulks from Great Water Financial talks about increased turbulence in the Stock Market.

Esme talks local and national politics with Professor Dave Schultz.

Could Plan B contraceptives soon be available in vendin gmachines at the University of Minnesota? A plan is underway to make it available and at affordable prices.

Could this be the year that minnesota goes hands free? A dad whose daughter was killed by a distracted driver hopes so. Later in the show, Esme talks to Senator Patricia Torres Ray who wants to bring more diversity to the classroom.

Guest host Sloane Martin talks about Maya Moore's decision to take a year away from the Lynx and the WNBA.  Our host and producer Sheletta Brundidge look forward to Valentine's Day.  Author Alana Semuels talks about the socioeconomic circumstances that impact decisions for kids to play football.

Sloane Martin guest hosts.  Is Generation X an overlooked group?  St. Thomas associate dean Lisa Waldner explains why that appears to be true.  MN ERA president Heather Allison discusses an effort to pass the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment.

WCCO reporter Sloane Martin fills in for Esme.  Hamline law professor Dave Schultz previews what Amy Klobuchar will announce on Sunday.  Augsburg history professor Dr. Bill Green takes us through some of Minnesota's place regarding Black History Month.