Episode #236 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor Penn is joined once again by Mohamed Amin Ahmed—Average Mohamed—for a deeper conversation about the Somali community in Minnesota. Together, they react to and dissect Frontline’s short documentary on the subject, unpacking its themes and implications. Running beneath the entire discussion is one powerful question: What does it mean to be an American?

Episode #235 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor Penn takes a hard look at the grim future that may come with the rapid push toward A.I., reviewing clips from some of today’s so-called “best” thinkers and their alarming predictions. He then shifts focus to Minnesota Representative Kristin Robbins—sharing his analysis and blunt conclusion: GET HER OUT!

Episode #234 of the @professorpennpodcast. David is joined by John Gapp for a thoughtful discussion on a debated issue—the lack of Christian involvement in politics. Together, they explore possible reasons behind this hesitation and open the door for deeper conversations to come in future episodes.

Episode #233 of the @professorpennpodcast.

Episode #232 of the @professorpennpodcast. David is joined in the studio by Minnesota Representative Mike Wiener. They kick things off with the Minnesota State Fair before diving into the shortage of Republican presence in the inner city. Together, they react to Governor Tim Walz’s speech at the Summer DNC meeting and explore whether division is being used as a tool to disrupt politics. The conversation closes with a strong message on the importance of public involvement in shaping the political future.

Episode #231 of the @professorpennpodcast.

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Episode #230 of the @professorpennpodcast dives into Minnesota—the land of 10,000 lakes and what Professor Penn calls, "The Minnesota Consensus"—while breaking down in detail how you can get involved through the precinct strategy. David also shares comments on a recent interaction with the account HotDish Hot Takes. In The News That Matters, he covers Trump’s upcoming meeting with Putin, developments in the Middle East, Israel’s expansion plans, and more.

Episode #229 of the @professorpennpodcast. Featuring Minnesota Representative Mike Wiener (District 05B). Mike shares his personal background, the path that led him into Minnesota politics, and the “learning experiences” he’s had working within the party. The conversation wraps up with an insightful discussion on the state of our education system and the challenges it faces.

Episode #228 of the @professorpennpodcast.

Episode #227 of the @professorpennpodcast. David emphasizes the importance of getting to know your political neighbors and building bridges within your community. He reflects on Episode 226 with Mohamed Amin Ahmed, using it as a springboard for a deeper discussion on faith, dialogue, and division. In The News That Matters, David covers the return of reciprocal tariffs and what that means for global trade, Trump’s upcoming meeting with Putin, and the rising pressure on India over its oil purchases from Russia.