Flyover Logic

Today we take both a flyover few and up close look at the a 'new old' debate over whether or not Washington DC should become a full fledge state of the Union. There is plenty to sift through here and we try to wrap our heads around the pros, cons, winners, losers, and the technical aspects of what that would look like for the District, the country and our political parties. 

Also, Johnson & Johnson toss millions of bad Covid vaccine, the Swiss Army changes their underwear (policy), MN is set to make some big changes to welfare aid and more. 

Show Links: 

https://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/buzzworthy/pepsi-will-introduce-peeps-flavored-pepsi-just-like-youve-always-wanted/?fbclid=IwAR0igXYMb91vCyp0JFl9SSq2kd1Kj3EqJ0Xr-2BrQh4GaW_0_zhoJOvd2fI

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-aims-to-cut-red-tape-boost-welfare-benefits-for-poor-families/600040736/

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/dc-statehood-hearing-can-dc-become-a-state-what-is-needed-for-dc-statehood-dc-statehood-process-51-for-51/65-f058ad10-d603-4b31-b359-98bb0def31c1

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/10/4/16385658/puerto-rico-taxes-hurricane

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gop-dc-statehood/2021/03/28/3d1b1b64-8e43-11eb-9423-04079921c915_story.html

https://statehood.dc.gov/page/why-statehood-dc

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/02/will-dc-become-state-year/618065/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/22/dumbing-down-dc-statehood-debate/

https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/9/18/20863026/dc-statehood-george-floyd-puerto-rico-statehood

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gop-dc-statehood/2021/03/28/3d1b1b64-8e43-11eb-9423-04079921c915_story.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C.

https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/545785-swiss-army-to-start-allowing-female-soldiers-to-wear-womens

Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. British expatriates are getting booted from the European Union (thanks Brexit!), Georgia signs sweeping election 'reforms' into law and created broad pushback, Satan Shoes sell out and stir up 'End Times' fervor, SD Gov. Kristi Noem roils conservatives over Transgender sports restrictions, and the trial of Derek Chauvin gets underway in Minnesota.

But a pandemic ice cream startup in Minnesota and the 'Great Minnesota Burger Bracket' has us feeling some solid 'Minnesota Nice'. 

Show Links:

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/fans-of-ice-cream-inspired-during-stay-at-home-drive-up-demand-line-up-by-the-hundreds/89-87423177-334d-409c-b6bb-1dade3d618c0?fbclid=IwAR0_cvin77CDSDWzRpqJ22D8t4iyWqoWX6vlhW22rhEhhkIFLARF_k2I8XY

https://www.newsandguts.com/video/coca-cola-ceo-joins-delta-exec-in-condemning-georgia-voting-restrictions/?fbclid=IwAR0IB5lttZ8nNO0kqdXqWpAgszuLDzFrK-7BVWBTQWBZQoOZXapSpMAR8TU

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/03/26/stacey-abrams-founded-group-sues-georgia-over-voter-suppression-bill/?fbclid=IwAR1PQibJzS8xPxiuws3-MJQQJUmAPk1AoGQP-_-Cz8Hh1vdW9biiYgrwB9E&sh=6712f1813d0a

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/04/01/matt-gaetzs-claim-that-travel-records-debunk-allegations-against-him/?fbclid=IwAR224vB1PCzw_TeZPcB5GjYiaDXv_E0NpGCgLHCERHV-y1YEK6ST_1P-aAc

https://www.newsandguts.com/court-makes-it-harder-to-prosecute-rapists-if-victim-was-drunk/?fbclid=IwAR1UZFtGuTb4sCJKYvAqO6_ba_S1W8ybxkYPW-b9KZD3j3K4QtDN9G7R-L4

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09bt6b8?fbclid=IwAR14ws3rbHG0M_v4pEsdwFAeQ3GXKNfZJFVcLhqdsfCPybqTqdmLPvR-VQM

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/24/sport/japan-olympics-fukushima-torch-relay-covid-hnk-intl-dst/index.html

https://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/buzzworthy/pepsi-will-introduce-peeps-flavored-pepsi-just-like-youve-always-wanted/?fbclid=IwAR38qw2TU6vKRfIUTKfBYV-MmOP0xvvXKureEvztJjSZGwpWx3bPD7Z0O6E

https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1415577/Brexit-news-latest-eu-vaccine-block-astrazeneca-uk-john-redwood-boris-johnson

Today we had the pleasured sitting down with Brad Hoganson, a New Jersey native with deep Midwestern roots. Brads story takes us from the East Coast to West Coast to Mid-Coast as a Pastor who is currently serving as the President of Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. We spoke about life on both coasts and his time in the middle and ways we all can do better seeing the world through eyes of others. 

This conversation is apart of a "Story Mapping" project in collaboration with the Rethos organization, Springboard for the Arts & the Ottertail County Historical Society.

In light of recent events we have pulled “Guns” up off our ongoing ‘topic list’. By no means is this conversation exhaustive or definitive on this issue but it’s a start. This is the first in an ongoing series we are calling ‘We don’t want to talk about it, but we should.” Please join our conversation or start your own. 

Either way, so something because something needs to be done. 

Show links: 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2021/03/24/texas-guard-ambush-covid/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR04znt0G7OF7RiuSFdyTllWTd79P2_sSdQR-YzlSnNFgIksZRxizFd-zfc

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/23/sidney-powells-tucker-carlson-esque-defense/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/06/19/there-are-more-guns-than-people-in-the-united-states-according-to-a-new-study-of-global-firearm-ownership/

https://gun-control.procon.org/us-gun-deaths-by-year/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/03/16/lily-hevesh-domino-youtube-sxsw/?fbclid=IwAR0Fsye0-rNdIjWVkaIHQftc19MwxVMR60TmxN4ZMMFKuJU1-p-CGJeslC8

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/24/suez-canal-ever-given-stuck/?fbclid=IwAR0hOf7WilPFidUuWzdVRyPOhqD5Iwe_OwKPbZ1e43UU5lXjHGiileWysAc

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/23/us/7-mass-shootings-7-days-trnd/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3KF3BevAZjaL3PDrwxD1B4U-qkXx7rVvH-CCadPAQT9dQ-L5Pa_4jRvwQ

https://www.kare11.com/article/sports/hockey/all-minnesota-d-i-mens-hockey-teams-to-play-in-ncaa-tournament/89-68c5db5a-40ef-49be-80b9-d97361f5d6d1

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/23/guns-boulder-shooting-assault-weapons-ban/?fbclid=IwAR18x2SPkPEuQD40UbxTiNoD29wYdtBCWbJ3Brps60WvSObzpxDKst5Ey7w

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/24/bidens-claim-that-1994-assault-weapons-law-brought-down-mass-shootings/?fbclid=IwAR0EiHbiXqPdcrS55QtBhoU6RlQydxp7_sqbZMXAEU22X1aRINbEwGz2cc8

Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. Eight people were shot to death in Atlanta, Amazon workers are voting to unionize in Alabama, Europe is on the verge of more Coronavirus cases, the US gets its first Native American Cabinet Secretary, George Floyd's family settles with Minneapolis and illegal border crossings on the southern border again and so much more. 

But also Yo-Yo Ma melts our hearts one more time and everyone should start celebrating 'Maslenitsa' to ring in the arrival of spring!

Show Links:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/13/cheer-mom-deepfake-teammates/?fbclid=IwAR0zY3iGkanP--ad3AxkI_D0Etkk1SZLIYtnFwBE3dVDmDF8HEN_ofMIQ8I

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1371575683554672640?s=20

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/briefing/atlanta-shooting-biden-filibuster-andrew-cuomo.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/12/rubios-outreach-labor-encapsulates-his-partys-working-class-strategy/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/how-petrochemical-industry-made-public-responsible-plastic-waste

https://www.ajc.com/news/breaking-multiple-shootings-shut-down-busy-woodstock-highway/OLE23RVIO5BE3ELWBZAA6GVSSA/

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/03/14/yoyo-ma-serenades-newlyvaccinated-at-inoculation-clinic?fbclid=IwAR3MkCbeA7Fwftq0Afm6ZwbozsSlSdMpJpCc7nLa-q-wC2YKdIreqtjo04k

https://truthout.org/articles/house-passes-background-check-bill-but-only-8-republicans-voted-for-it/?fbclid=IwAR1hf4YOZiMX0m9x9x7Z1CWfUoEaIRybls-oA3akvAeZRZD7A5Y7PYccI0I

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/15/world/italy-covid-lockdown.html?fbclid=IwAR1NI1SMqiKvFpDjnNLI_Cnqs23uTt0bxvNxm9qZXt-Smk-E5KCFuccSzNs

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/15/climate/deb-haaland-confirmation-secretary-of-interior.html

https://newsandguts.substack.com/p/news-and-guts-march-16-2021?fbclid=IwAR0qtZXKVU9s5R-DqeICf5dLDIiBTIKdq5bahZgzPuPggCh1d03i5nstIug

Today we make a run through headlines catching our eyes this past week. Vaccine distribution ahead of schedule in MN, Iowa (and others) pass new voting laws, the USPS gets a A for election mail, China & Russian team up for a moon base, some promising data from a UBI experiment and so much more.

Show Links:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/iowa-governor-signs-republican-bill-restricting-voting-access-law-n1260063?fbclid=IwAR2r3lX6T3EeziVa1ATEw3M9SxcgrSJnR1S9_PO1OFAkMGnAcZW29cbeW5w

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56342311?xtor=AL-72-[partner]-[bbc.news.twitter]-[headline]-[news]-[bizdev]-[isapi]&at_medium=custom7&at_custom4=59F68BA6-8155-11EB-876F-14C24744363C&at_custom2=twitter&at_custom3=%40BBCWorld&at_campaign=64&at_custom1=[post%20type]&fbclid=IwAR1f0b-Hn8IoCfp03jk4W4-1-VmAisciCtnEeO7y1mN-2h_z7sgp_k8X3XY

https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/03/09/975009239/results-from-the-city-that-just-gave-away-cash?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwAR2r3lX6T3EeziVa1ATEw3M9SxcgrSJnR1S9_PO1OFAkMGnAcZW29cbeW5w

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/03/10/new-lease-on-life-vaccine-expansion-brings-hope-to-minn-patients-with-serious-conditions

https://kbjr6.com/2021/03/06/duluth-woman-makes-history-completes-1200-mile-winter-hike/?fbclid=IwAR0PxWZ9FUFMvNUW7TcxbGc6i1P4xa-05WDC6xEyauVrnTdO-J8ydtN7YNY

https://www.fastcompany.com/90612162/burger-king-incites-rage-for-tweeting-women-belong-in-the-kitchen-on-international-womens-day?fbclid=IwAR2WpW1lZXwbT-9LLFnsCFlUEnpCiqOFrtTYP0KjV5WFp_mbdbmXgA8o8BI

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/09/975198962/postal-service-delivered-vast-majority-of-mail-ballots-on-time-report-finds?fbclid=IwAR2RDBQxq20OE7KKTsYe5FMKVKbF5uCWWZgQkt9zRGW5_B2NsUAJtGFQwYk

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/03/08/meghan-markle-oprah-interview-prince-harry-american-conservatives-liberals-474407

Today we had the great opportunity to speak with Gretchen Ronnevik, a transplant to rural Minnesota that has been quietly but boldly building a life as a 'farmwife' and mother of 6 as well as a vibrant and growing as a nationally recognized writer & speaker. We were able to talk about transitioning from 'urban' to 'rural' settings, the challenges of thoughtfully engaging in our contemporary world and so much more. 

You can find more about Gretchen at gretchenronnevik.com

This conversation is apart of a "Story Mapping" project in collaboration with the Rethos organization, Springboard for the Arts & the Ottertail County Historical Society.

Every week 'Headline Hotdish' is a veritable news fix casserole of headlines that grabbed our attention in the past week. The news is moving so fast these days we are trying to keep up, we will hit the highlights and give some thoughts and context along the way.

Trump offered his 'bestie' Kim Jong Un a ride on Air Force One and an Alaskan women gets bitten by a bear....in an outhouse. WTH?

Boy Scouts of America award their first group of female scouts the  Eagle Scout rank, Boeing just can't catch a break, Johnson & Johnson vaccine is nearly here, more details of last falls fatal collision involving the S.D. Attorney General come out, Tiger Woods dominates a news cycle and more!

Show Links:

https://thehill.com/policy/international/asia-pacific/539791-trump-offered-north-koreas-kim-a-ride-home-on-air-force-one

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/539795-boy-scouts-celebrating-first-female-eagle-scouts

https://www.startribune.com/ice-sculpture-taken-down-by-the-city-of-st-paul-finds-new-home-in-neighbor-s-yard/6000https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/539795-boy-scouts-celebrating-first-female-eagle-scouts25858/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/well-have-herd-immunity-by-april-11613669731

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/19/969631156/south-dakota-ag-charged-with-3-misdemeanors-in-crash-that-killed-pedestrian?fbclid=IwAR2wUxR14w56MOCU0MbkYjToQTAJsfvdvUY3QJI2N73b1t1eNsV4J8oYY-Q

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/24/us/tiger-woods-car-accident-wednesday-intl-spt/index.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/02/24/gen-z-lgbt/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3E2E3ra7LmelsmJd4ceTrmtRrxotws1Qbg6UgPfU83fStL6R-ANamW4Ho

https://news.gallup.com/poll/329708/lgbt-identification-rises-latest-estimate.aspx

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/24/south-dakota-ravnsborg-resign-death/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2C2-WKgRZsKe4ADqgcwss0KY8ZiUm1Oc0FHQzTQmvQuOzfekSlG2JkLGI