Holding Court Podcast

Michael Brodkorb joins Ron and Lucy to discuss new developments in the bizarre case of two missing Lakeville teens and shares information that has been unreported in other media outlets. Plus, Ron and Lucy discuss the latest news on Jesse Ventura's defamation lawsuit against "American Sniper" Chris Kyle's estate.

Tom Emmer joins Ron to share his thoughts on the state of the House, the first Democratic Debate, Donald Trump's future in the presidential election, and more. Plus, Joe Friedberg discusses updates in the case of Walter Palmer and Cecil the Lion, and shares thoughts on his experience as Walter's lawyer.

Tom Barnard and firearms instructor Michael Briggs join Ron and Lucy to discuss mass shootings and gun control laws following the tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. Plus, Tom talks about the Vince Flynn book release fund raiser, meeting Rush Limbaugh, and more.

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman joins Ron and Lucy following his meeting with Black Lives Matter-St. Paul earlier in the day as they discuss the entire movement, their mission, their methods, and what the city of St. Paul plans to do about it all. Plus, the Star Tribune's Rachel Blount talks about a sexual harassment case at UMD, and Todd Rapp elbows his way into the studio to discuss presidential politics.

Following a fascinating conversation with former mobster Kevin Weeks in our last episode Ron and Lucy compare events in Black Mass to the real story as told by Kevin. Plus, Joe Friedberg joins to discuss plea bargain bribery for snitches, the recent controversy surrounding Chicago Blackhawks player Patrick Kane, and more.

Former-mobster Kevin Weeks, Whitey Bulger's right-hand man and later one of the cooperating witnesses in his trial, joins Ron and Lucy on the eve of the "Black Mass" theatrical release. He candidly talks about the murders, blackmailing, money, and many more aspects of his experience as a key player in Boston's Irish Mob.

Guests Todd Gramenz and Antone Melton-Meaux join Ron and Lucy to give their thoughts on the actions of the Black Lives Matter movement. Todd established a booth at the State Fair selling Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter merchandise; Antone wrote an opinion piece published in the Star Tribune entitled, "Black Lives Matter movement must be accountable, broaden vision." Then Mike Bryant and former cop Mike Grostyan discusses inadequacies of U's vetting of Norwood Teague.

Ron is joined by Joe Friedberg to cover a variety of topics including the death of T. Eugene Thompson, the St. Paul attorney who had his wife murdered for insurance money and whose trial and conviction 52 years ago "riveted the nation." Plus, they also discuss two Minnesota State Representatives who were caught "exchanging documents" in a park and now face misdemeanors, Brady vs. Gooddell, and a KY clerk that is refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples.

Go Topless-Minneapolis leader Faith Newman came in studio to discuss the #GoTopless movement with Ron and Lucy. Faith shares her thoughts on a woman's right to bare her breasts in public, pornography vs. nudity, and protesting for what she believes in. Plus, ESPN's Kevin Seifert talks Cris Carter's controversial comments directed at NFL rookies telling them to "get a fall guy."

Michael Brodkorb joined Ron and his in-studio guests, Joe and Cathy Daly, to discuss new developments in the story of two missing Lakeville teens, Samantha and Gianna Rucki. Plus, Joe talks about the Constitution and 14th Amendment following Donald Trump's recent comments on birthright citizenship.