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June 16, 2020 Episode 116: Abolishing the Police, air travel is booming (?) and creative graduations.
This episode we continue our conversation on what people really mean when calling to ‘abolish’ or ‘defund’ the police. We discuss what that might look like and take a look at some examples of where it’s been done, like Camden NJ. We also cover what the heck is going on with air travel, no more Scottish guns for the us and some creative ways people are making high school graduations special in the age of COVID-19.
1 hr 1 min
June 10, 2020 Bonus Episode: It’s a Flyover Bookclub!
We are reading through the book, “How to be an Anti-Racist”, by Ibram X. Kendi, and processing that together. We will be throwing out these mini bonus episodes as we go, and we would love for you to join us! https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
20 min
June 09, 2020 Episode 115: Is it time to re-think policing in the US?, Biden's evolving VP search and Tami cheers a Republican!
Amidst nationwide protest in the wake of George Floyd's death there have been increasing calls for 'Abolishing' and/or 'Defunding' police departments, including Minneapolis. Today we begin our discussion of what do people really mean, what would that really look like and if this is the right way forward. Also we discuss 'what the heck' is going on with Joe Biden's search of a VP candidate, Elon Musks next goals for SpaceX and Tami gives props to the Senator from the great state of Utah! Show Links: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/06/03/457251670/how-much-do-we-need-the-police?fbclid=IwAR3YUjIQbsqPEj1XzWojFRm12gCoR8IPQ8XVlBFfW9TdZ5t2qg9-ITvjs6k
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/07/data-police-racial-bias
https://www.startribune.com/third-precinct-served-as-playground-for-renegade-cops/571076562/
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/defund-police/612682/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/07/us/minneapolis-police-abolish.html
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/police-brutality-cop-free-world-protest-199465/#ixzz3MAjhe2IM
1 hr 4 min
June 05, 2020 Episode 114: Voting During a Pandemic, Racial Disparities in MN & Obama Speaks Out.
Today we spend some time digging into what this Novembers election would - could - should look like in the face of the Covid-19 Pandemic. We cover questions like what is 'mail in voting', is it necessary and what are the pros and cons? Also discuss how MN is above average.....in racial disparities across the board, the horrific 'George Floyd Challenge' as well as spotlighting some happy new as former President Obama speaks out and some positives about living life during this pandemic.
1 hr 3 min
June 02, 2020 Episode 113: ‘Temporary’ hair dye, a bike wreck, MN Masterclass on leadership and finding the good.
Today we discuss more thoughts on the protests and riots in MN and around the world, Trump threatens to send in the military, MN (despite some missteps) gives another master class in Leadership, and there IS good in this world - you just have to go look for it.
59 min
May 29, 2020 Episode 112: It's not enough, but it's a start.
Today we begin our conversation about racism in our state and our country. We try to cover some of our thoughts on the events surrounding the killing of George Floyd, the unrest in Minneapolis/St. Paul, how we are working to understand what we don't understand and discuss some ways that even white, rural mid-westerners can work to move toward justice.
1 hr 4 min
May 27, 2020 Episode 111: No swings allowed, MN and the country continue to reopen and Peter Bence does it again.
‘What the heck’ is going on in Minneapolis & St. Paul? We dig into the increasingly political ‘reopening’ of the country, specifically churches getting the (reduced capacity) green light in MN. And Peter Bence brings the smiles with some new songs to listen to while we enjoy our ‘low risk’ summer activities.
59 min
May 22, 2020 Episode 110: What ‘Liberal’ means to Tami, Trillion Dollar Man & bonfire is finally here!
Listen in as Tami takes a swing at describing what ‘Liberal’ means to her, Jeff Bezos is a Bazzillionaire and, praise the Lord, MN bonfire season is here to reset our souls!
1 hr 10 min
May 19, 2020 Episode 109: Militia Barbers, Immunity Passports, Contact Tracing and Brownies.
Today we discuss armed militia men ‘protecting’ barbers in Michigan, are ‘Immunity Passports’ a good idea,” and what does ‘contract tracing’ even mean? After all that we reminder ourselves Brownies make everything better.
59 min
May 16, 2020 Episode 108: Covid House Party, the 'Big Reopening' Revisited and Taylor Swift rocks our world.
Today we discuss how a house party was not such a good idea, Jared Kushner steps in it again (with a little help from Time Mag), we dive deeper into our reactions to Minnesota beginning it slow roll to reopening and reminder ourselves to 'see the helpers' and 'be the helpers'.
57 min

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