Esme Murphy

Is vaping less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes? Esme debates that topic.

Former CIA Director Jack Rice joins Esme's show to talk about the death of Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi and how the fallout from the investigation impacts how the world views U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia.

Steve Schier, former political science professor for Carleton College looks back at this election and gives his thoughts on the results.

Is spanking children effective? New research suggests it may be harmful to kids.

Esme talks to a local expert who weighs in on whether or not it was ethical for President Donald Trump to ban a CNN reporter from the White House.

Dave Hughes is gaining some traction as he tries to unseat Collin Peterson in Minnesota's 7th district. 

Professor Dave Schultz from Hamline University talks about the upcoming election and gives his predictions on wins and losses.

In the wake of stories like Vikings' player Everson Griffin, Esme about the importance of mental health awareness.Plus, A couple of high ranking GOP candidates seeking election join the show including Jeff Johnson and Dave Hughes.

Minnesota’s 2nd district DFL candidate Angie Craig talks about her race against Jason Lewis just days before the election. Later, Dr. Lucie Turcotte of the University of Minnesota Medical School talks about an increased risk of cancer for individuals who had cancer as a child. 

Esme talks to Professor David Schultz of Hamline University about President Donald Trump's response to Saturday's mass shooting.