We’re delving into the practical effects of Minnesota electing its first woman as governor and what issues might get new attention at the state Capitol. Barring something unforeseen, Minnesota will join the current list of 32 states that have elected a female chief executive. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with correspondent Dana Ferguson about the campaigns of Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar and Republican nominee Lisa Demuth. Both have personal experience with breast cancer and both are talking about women’s health in a more-prominent way. Then, a discussion of election polls. They’re everywhere this time of year. But the weight they carry is a source of debate. Guests: <ul><li>Dana Ferguson is a correspondent for MPR News.</li><li>Todd Rapp is the president and CEO at Rapp Strategies and an MPR News politics analyst.</li><li>Peter Leatherman is chief executive officer of Morris Leatherman Company and has served in various research roles at the Minneapolis market and research firm.</li><li>Ellie Roth is a politics reporter for MPR News.</li><li>Peter Cox is a senior politics reporter for MPR News.</li></ul> Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation or subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on:<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mpr-news-with-angela-davis/id1445601454" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link Hyperlink SCXW36521967 BCX0"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/policast-mpr-news/id129950195?mt=2" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link Hyperlink SCXW36521967 BCX0">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3XhBqIe6ywGLYmeMI0Rfag" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link Hyperlink SCXW36521967 BCX0">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/policast/rss/rss" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link Hyperlink SCXW36521967 BCX0">RSS</a>.

We’re delving into the practical effects of Minnesota electing its first woman as governor and what issues might get new attention at the state Capitol. Barring something unforeseen, Minnesota will join the current list of 32 states that have elected a female chief executive. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with correspondent Dana Ferguson about the campaigns of Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar and Republican nominee Lisa Demuth. Both have personal experience with breast cancer and both are talking about women’s health in a more-prominent way. Then, a discussion of election polls. They’re everywhere this time of year. But the weight they carry is a source of debate. Guests: Dana Ferguson is a correspondent for MPR News.Todd Rapp is the president and CEO at Rapp Strategies and an MPR News politics analyst.Peter Leatherman is chief executive officer of Morris Leatherman Company and has served in various research roles at the Minneapolis market and research firm.Ellie Roth is a politics reporter for MPR News.Peter Cox is a senior politics reporter for MPR News. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation or subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

We’re delving into the practical effects of Minnesota electing its first woman as governor and what issues might get new attention at the state Capitol. Barring something unforeseen, Minnesota will join the current list of 32 states that have elected a female chief executive. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with correspondent Dana Ferguson about the campaigns of Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar and Republican nominee Lisa Demuth. Both have personal experience with breast cancer and both are talking about women’s health in a more-prominent way. Then, a discussion of election polls. They’re everywhere this time of year. But the weight they carry is a source of debate. Guests: <ul><li>Dana Ferguson is a correspondent for MPR News.</li><li>Todd Rapp is the president and CEO at Rapp Strategies and an MPR News politics analyst.</li><li>Peter Leatherman is chief executive officer of Morris Leatherman Company and has served in various research roles at the Minneapolis market and research firm.</li><li>Ellie Roth is a politics reporter for MPR News.</li><li>Peter Cox is a senior politics reporter for MPR News.</li></ul> Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation or subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on:<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mpr-news-with-angela-davis/id1445601454" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/policast-mpr-news/id129950195?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3XhBqIe6ywGLYmeMI0Rfag" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/policast/rss/rss" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSS</a>.

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Mark Dayton held a career in public service in Minnesota that spanned five decades. He is well known for serving two terms the state’s governor, leaving office in 2019. Before that, Dayton’s career included stints as a state agency official, state auditor and U.S. senator. Dayton talked with MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst to reflect on his career and discuss his new memoir, titled <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/125236/9781681343396" class="default">"Perseverance."</a> In this conversation, Dayton recounts his personal challenges and his time as governor. He also revisits his call to increase taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans — a campaign promise he fulfilled— and his role in legalizing gay marriage in the state. Also on this episode: election season is underway in Minnesota. On the ticket is an open governor’s race, an open U.S. Senate seat and the full state legislature. Both of the state's major party chairs join the conversation to share their political lay of the land as voting begins. Guests: <ul><li>Mark Dayton served as the 40th governor of Minnesota. He also served as U.S. senator and Minnesota state auditor. </li><li>Alex Plechash is chair of the Minnesota Republican Party. </li><li>Richard Carlbom is chair of the Minnesota DFL Party. </li><li>Dana Ferguson is a politics correspondent for MPR News.</li><li>Peter Cox is a senior politics reporter for MPR News.</li></ul> Subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on:<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mpr-news-with-angela-davis/id1445601454" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link Hyperlink SCXW36521967 BCX0"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/policast-mpr-news/id129950195?mt=2" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link Hyperlink SCXW36521967 BCX0">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3XhBqIe6ywGLYmeMI0Rfag" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link Hyperlink SCXW36521967 BCX0">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/policast/rss/rss" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link Hyperlink SCXW36521967 BCX0">RSS</a>.

Mark Dayton held a career in public service in Minnesota that spanned five decades. He is well known for serving two terms the state’s governor, leaving office in 2019. Before that, Dayton’s career included stints as a state agency official, state auditor and U.S. senator. Dayton talked with MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst to reflect on his career and discuss his new memoir, titled "Perseverance." In this conversation, Dayton recounts his personal challenges and his time as governor. He also revisits his call to increase taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans — a campaign promise he fulfilled— and his role in legalizing gay marriage in the state. Also on this episode: election season is underway in Minnesota. On the ticket is an open governor’s race, an open U.S. Senate seat and the full state legislature. Both of the state's major party chairs join the conversation to share their political lay of the land as voting begins. Guests: Mark Dayton served as the 40th governor of Minnesota. He also served as U.S. senator and Minnesota state auditor. Alex Plechash is chair of the Minnesota Republican Party. Richard Carlbom is chair of the Minnesota DFL Party. Dana Ferguson is a politics correspondent for MPR News.Peter Cox is a senior politics reporter for MPR News. Subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.

Mark Dayton held a career in public service in Minnesota that spanned five decades. He is well known for serving two terms the state’s governor, leaving office in 2019. Before that, Dayton’s career included stints as a state agency official, state auditor and U.S. senator. Dayton talked with MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst to reflect on his career and discuss his new memoir, titled <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/125236/9781681343396" rel="noopener noreferrer">"Perseverance."</a> In this conversation, Dayton recounts his personal challenges and his time as governor. He also revisits his call to increase taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans — a campaign promise he fulfilled— and his role in legalizing gay marriage in the state. Also on this episode: election season is underway in Minnesota. On the ticket is an open governor’s race, an open U.S. Senate seat and the full state legislature. Both of the state's major party chairs join the conversation to share their political lay of the land as voting begins. Guests: <ul><li>Mark Dayton served as the 40th governor of Minnesota. He also served as U.S. senator and Minnesota state auditor. </li><li>Alex Plechash is chair of the Minnesota Republican Party. </li><li>Richard Carlbom is chair of the Minnesota DFL Party. </li><li>Dana Ferguson is a politics correspondent for MPR News.</li><li>Peter Cox is a senior politics reporter for MPR News.</li></ul> Subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on:<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mpr-news-with-angela-davis/id1445601454" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/policast-mpr-news/id129950195?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3XhBqIe6ywGLYmeMI0Rfag" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/policast/rss/rss" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSS</a>.

Mark Dayton calls perseverance a 'prerequisite for success' as he reflects

Al Franken gives his first interview since resigning from the Senate; a new panel will look at the use of deadly force by police

Policast: Congresswoman Ilhan Omar returns to Minnesota

More on the leadership shakeup at the Minnesota Department of Human Services

Policast: Looking back at a Minnesota native who was held hostage in Iran

The feud escalates between President Trump and U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar; an exodus of leadership from the Minnesota Department of Human Services

President Trump's tweet targets Rep. Ilhan Omar; Sen. Amy Klobuchar doubles down in Iowa

Two top deputies leave the state Human Services Department; how to pay for care for the state's aging population

How did Jimmy Fallon get a taxpayer subsidy for bringing his show to Minnesota on the night of the Super Bowl?

Weekly updates from Brian Bakst and the Minnesota Public Radio newsroom staff covering politics in Minnesota.

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