For our mid-season finale we thought we'd turn the keys of the podcast over to the interns! The New Libs interns submitted questions and Brion, Andy, and Kristi do their best to answer.

We'll be taking about a six week break for the end of session and be back in early June.

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

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The New Libs are joined once again by Minnesota State Representative Kim Hicks to talk about the ballooning cost of Health and Human Services in Minnesota and around the country. This is a far-reaching conversation that touches on insurance costs, disability rights, state demographics, and so much more.

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse

Brion and Kristi celebrate women serving in the Minnesota Legislature and how important it is to have diverse public servants making decisions in the capitol.

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse

After discussing the special election victory for the DFL, the New Libs discuss how a bill becomes a law in the Minnesota Legislature.

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse

Kristi, Brion, and Andy talk about the final days of the Republican Majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives, including many, many harmful bills being brought to the house floor. They also revisit the question everyone is asking, "What can we do about the Trump Administration?"

The New Libs did not know at the time of recording BUT the special election is over and the DFL has won that seat (congratulations David Gottfried!).

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse

On this week's episode the New Libs talk about the political theater going on in the Minnesota House while Republicans are in control and then offer some examples of better bills that could be getting passed instead. We also play a game around the Oscars.

***We did have some technical difficulties this week, so apologies for some audio and an odd ending***

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse

While the New Libs await the Special Election, they talk about what Republicans in power looks like in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Unfortunately, that agenda is defined by three things: corruption, grievance, and cruelty. 

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse

We have an incredible episode talking about disability rights with Rep. Kim Hicks. We start the discussion with Kim's story and how she became a disability advocate, followed by an in-depth discussion of federal disability policy being changed under the Trump Administration.

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse

Kristi, Andy, and Brion talk about the agreement that led to the (constitutional) start of Minnesota's legislative session and the first 25 (garbage) bills the Republicans filed.

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse

Kristi, Brion, and Andy give an update on people trying to recall them (yeah, for real), an update on the MN House, and how to survive in Trump's America

New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns.

Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house

Kristi's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kristi-pursell-for-house-1

Brion's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brionforhouse