Steve Lange from Rochester Magazine shares the complicated story of David Kunst, who 50 years ago, attracted international attention after he departed from Waseca and walked around the world.

Tom and Andy talk about the criticism being leveled against FEMA and the Biden administration for its response to the Hurricane Helene devastation, youth crime in the Twin Cities, and the Republican challenging Ilhahn Omar.

Tom and Andy discuss a rather scathing news article concerning Minnesota's Governor that was published by CNN and the listener chimes in about a Twin Cities-based group's decision to campaign on behalf of some candidates for Rochester City Council.

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton discusses addressing housing and child care needs in the community using the local sales tax revenues that voters approved for "economic vitality." She also reminds citizens that the end of the month is the deadline for responding to the Rochester Vision 2050 initiative.

Mike Dougherty, a.k.a. MNDOT Mike, with love Minnesota Department of Transportation joins Andy to talk about the construction projects that are winding down or have been recently completed in southeastern Minnesota. Mike also shares what is already being done by MNDOT to keep our highways clear of snow and ice as the dreaded winter season rapidly approaches.

Tom and Andy review the debate between Walz-Vance debate and discuss recent data from the state that shows there has been nearly zero job growth across the Twin Cities, where the Democrats get most of their votes in Minnesota.

Tom and Andy respond to a listener's wish to get rid of the Electoral College, discuss the upcoming Vice Presidential Debate, and the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Dan Fifield with The Landing MN talks about the plight of homeless individuals working to wrest themselves from the grasp of addiction.

Patrick Seeb with Destination Medical Center talks about the ways the DMC will be supporting and coordinating with Mayo Clinic as it moves forward with its massive expansion in Rochester.

Tom and Andy talk about some of the latest polling numbers, particularly in Minnesota and a number of battleground states. The program also features discussions about the Middle East conflicts and acts of heroism in Minnesota and Wisconsin.