The Shakopee Podcast

Never Shake is an incredible foundation supporting victims and educating on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Crystal and Brendan McNally created the foundation after their son was a victim of shaken baby syndrome by his daycare provider here in Shakopee.

Learn more about Shaken Baby Syndrome, how to prevent it, and how you can help with Crystal and Brendan McNally of Never Shake MN>

I've had some voters share a video recently from debunked shitstirrer, James O'Keefe, on the integrity of our elections system here in Minnesota. Specifically the vouching system.

I asked voting expert and defender of Democracy Rep Emma Greenman to talk about voter registration, vouching, and threats to Minnesota's highly-rated system.

Key Takeaways:

• O'Keefe's stunt inadvertantly proves our system works. He was unable to register or vouch for anyone.
• Their actions at the polling place were illegal.
• Election workers are incredible and these types of videos hurt he integrity of our system by villainizing election workers.
• Thank you so much to everyone who works to make our elections happen in Minnesota!

Representative Matt Norris joins me to discuss how Democrats and the Minnesota Legislature are tackling fraud here in Minnesota.

Takeaways:

• Fraud is awful and should never happen in our State. It takes away from Seniors, kids, and others in need where the money was supposed to go.
• Understanding the Office of Inspector General and the 100s of bills passed to combat fraud
• Other work by Rep Norris (where I'm a co-author) on the Manufactured Home Bill of Rights.

Kari Dorry is running for MN Senate in SD12 where the Appleton Prison is located. Homeland Security has bought it and contracted with CoreCivic to run an ICE detention center here in our State.

This cannot happen and Kari is working to stop it.

She's a teacher and organizer and needs your help. Donate and volunteer at -> kari4mnsenate.com.

Join the protests in Appleton, MN at the Avenue of Flags on Thursdays at 5 pm.

The conversation covers Matt Little's journey from mayoral experience to running for Congress, highlighting his motivation, achievements, and challenges. It delves into healthcare, foreign policy, and the importance of holding politicians accountable. The discussion concludes with a focus on the upcoming primary election and future collaboration.

Takeaways

• Matt Little's motivation for running for Congress is driven by a desire to fight for his daughter's future.
• Healthcare and foreign policy are key issues in the CD2 election for Congress.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Endorsement
• 01:17 Early Years and Friendship
• 02:38 Political Motivation and Background
• 03:02 Experience and Motivation for Running
• 05:11 Mayoral Experience and City Promotion
• 06:09 Challenges in the Senate
• 07:12 Legislative Achievements and Challenges
• 10:18 Running for Congress and Motivation
• 16:02 Healthcare and Foreign Policy
• 19:10 Holding Politicians Accountable
• 24:05 Primary Election and Voter Appeal
• 27:38 Closing Remarks and Future Collaboration

Welcome back to The Shakopee Podcast. In this first convo back, I talk with Kevin Wetherille, a lawyer and Shakopee resident who was acquitted in a trial this month for 'failure to use a signal' after a State Trooper appeared to collaborate with ICE on the traffic stop.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Incident
• 01:14 Observing ICE Activity
• 03:37 Traffic Stop and Video Evidence
• 08:06 Trooper's Actions and Trial
• 14:02 ICE and Law Enforcement Coordination
• 20:08 State Patrol
• 21:34 Challenges with Trust in Law Enforcement and Federal Agencies
• 37:32 Unprecedented Habeas Corpus Petitions in Federal Court

Shakopee community members, teachers, and students join me to talk about the School District's Operating Levy vote.