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Politics Friday
By Minnesota Public RadioGovernment
Politics Friday episodes
- Policast: Gov. Walz responds to criticism of his order to close businesses
On today’s edition: Gov. Walz takes some criticism for his order to close businesses; jails and the coronavirus
8 min - Policast: Gov. Tim Walz orders bars, restaurants and other businesses to close
On today’s edition: Gov. Tim Walz orders bars, restaurants and other businesses to close to slow coronavirus spread; the Legislature approves $200 million as hospitals brace for a surge of patients
12 min - Policast: Gov. Walz orders a school shutdown; the Legislature takes a break
On today’s edition: Gov. Walz orders a school shutdown; the Legislature takes a break to try to slow the spread of coronavirus
10 min - Walz says new budget proposal will be conservative amid economic uncertainty
Gov. Tim Walz releases a supplemental budget proposal Thursday, but he says it wouldn’t be wise to spend all of the state’s $1.5 billion surplus.
And state lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a quarantine law passed nearly two decades ago during a bioterrorism scare.
17 min - A second COVID-19 case and Rep. Collin Peterson runs for re-electionHealth officials have announced a second COVID-19 case in the state. Lawmakers are responding with a funding package that could be signed in the coming days. And Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson says he’ll run for 16th term in Congress.13 min
- State lawmaker stops in-person visits; Senate takes up violence prevention measuresWith three COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, state officials say it’s too early to cancel large gatherings. But one state lawmaker says he’s stopping all in-person meetings with constituents.Meanwhile, the Minnesota Senate takes up several violence prevention measures, and St. Paul teachers are back on the picket line.13 min
- Biden, Sanders campaigns reflect on Super Tuesday resultsWe’re four days away from Super Tuesday and it’s Minnesota’s chance to vote in the first presidential primary since 1992.On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy sits down with Secretary of State Steve Simon and Minnesota IT Service Commissioner Tarek Tomes to talk about election security. Later in the hour, two experts join Mike to talk about the presidential race ahead of Super Tuesday.Guests:Steve Simon is the Minnesota secretary of state.Tarek Tomes is the commissioner of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the state’s chief information officer.Alex Conant is a Republican strategist and co-founding partner at Firehouse Strategies. He was also the communications director for Marco Rubio’s 2016 presidential campaign and Tim Pawlenty’s communication director during his 2012 presidential campaign.Abou Amara is a lawyer and former adviser to then-House Minority Leader Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis.51 min
- Does Minnesota need changes to primary system after late exits by candidates?State lawmakers are weighing whether to do anything about the 52,000 votes cast for Democratic presidential candidates who were no longer in the race by Super Tuesday. And a look inside the life of a low-wage worker.14 min
- Biden beats Sanders in Minnesota's Democratic primary; voter voices from across the stateFormer Vice President Joe Biden captured about 39 percent of the Democratic vote to 30 percent for Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's exit from the field a day before the election gave Biden a boost.17 min
- Super Tuesday minus Minnesota's Amy KlobucharOn this Super Tuesday check-in on Minnesota politics, we look back at Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's presidential campaign. Also, political editor Mike Mulcahy and political reporter Brian Bakst talk about what turnout could look like for Minnesota's first primary since 1992 and what the eventual Democratic nominee will have to do to win Minnesota.23 min
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Weekly updates from Brian Bakst and the Minnesota Public Radio newsroom staff covering politics in Minnesota.
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