The Sunday Take

This week, Blois looks into several topics that concern this year's election cycle.  He digs into the rapid stature rise of MN Gov. Tim Walz, along with the Primary races to watch out for on August 13th.  MN Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen joins the show to preview the annual Farmfest event set to take place this coming week.

As the Presidential race continues to shift, new Democratic favorite Kamala Harris has a big decision to make.  Could her choice for Vice President include one of Minnesota's own?  Blois talks with Bloomberg reporter Patricia Lopez and MinnPost reporter Peter Callaghan about the prospects of Governor Tim Walz being the VP selection.

What role will Minnesota play in the 2024 Presidential election?  Blois tells us his thoughts on that.  Plus, he welcomes MN native and Washington Post columnist James Hohmann on the show to discuss the craziness seen over the last few weeks of this election cycle.

Most eyes will turn to the GOP next week, with the Republican National Convention taking place in Milwaukee.  Blois dedicates this week's edition to the upcoming event, welcoming Wisconsin lobbyist William McCoshen and Minnesota delegate Kip Christianson in on the discussion.

In the aftermath of the late-June Presidential Debate, Blois takes time to ask if President Biden should continue to seek a second term.  Wall Street Journal reporter John McCormick digs into the topic, especially considering Congresswoman Angie Craig lending her thoughts over the weekend.  Plus, our host takes your calls and texts.

Blois provides an update on the aid being provided to many who have been affected by flooding around Minnesota,

Cynthia Rugeley, PhD for the University of Minnesota-Duluth joined Blois to discuss 2024 candidate qualities on this week's Sunday Take!

It has been a very wet week across much of Minnesota.  During this week's edition of the show, Blois shifts focus to how the state is handling flooding in several areas of the state.  Kristi Rollwagen, Director of the state's Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, provides details of the work being done to help those affected by the rising waters.  And will this result in a Special Session over at the State Capitol?

Kristi Rollwagen, director of the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, talks with Blois on The Take

The race for the seat of MN's senior senator promises to be intriguing over the next few months.  After talking to one GOP challenger last week, Blois chats with the other name in the Republican Primary.  He talks with Joe Fraser about the Primary and why the candidate can ultimately defeat incumbent Amy Klobuchar.