The first significant vote of the 2022 Midterm cycle is here.  Blois highlights some points ahead of Tuesday's state primaries.  After that, he catches up with the following guests:

• Former MN DFL Party chair Mike Erlandson digs into the current divide in the Democratic Party and whether it will have an effect at the polls.
• Dana Ferguson, Capitol reporter for the Forum Communications Group, provides a recap of this week's Governor's debate.  And what are folks in Greater Minnesota thinking about the issues that are most prevalent in this election cycle.

This week, Blois turns his focus to the rural communities of the state ahead of next week's Farmfest.  After talking about the importance of this event, our host chats with State Agricultural Commissioner Tom Peterson and CHS Director of Produce Brokerage Kent Beadle about many of the issues concerning areas of Outstate Minnesota.

After Blois previews an upcoming pivot point in the 2022 election cycle, he chats with the following guests:

• Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the Domestic Policy Advisor Stefanie Feldman digs into how the Biden Administration is trying to get a handle on the growing issue of crime across the country.
• Former State Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch dives into how the MN GOP is gearing up for an eventful election cycle for several statewide positions.

This week on Blois Olson's Sunday Take, he looks back on what seemed to be a rough week for the GOP's ticket for Governor, Scott Jensen and Matt Birk, who are under fire for Birk's comments on abortion and women's rights. Can you win or lose a campaign in July?

Olson then talks to Stef Feldman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the Domestic Policy Council about public safety, and looks at how the Midterm Election is shaping up for Republicans with former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch.

Our host starts this week's show focusing on portions of the South Metro, specifically Dakota County.  He chats with the following guests:

• Lakeville City Councilman Luke Hellier gives us the reasoning for his run in the city's Mayoral race.  Does he see the county growing more red this election cycle?
• Dakota County District 3 Commissioner Laurie Halverson brings her perspective on where the county sits going into the 2022 elections.
• Attorney Kim Crockett explains why she decided to become a challenger in MN's Secretary of State race.  Where does she see flaws in the current voting system?

This morning, after Blois takes a few moments to give his thoughts, our host sits down with a couple of guests to discuss the new THC edibles law that went into effect last week.

• Attorney Jessica Roe (of the Roe Law Group) takes a look at what local businesses need to know regarding the new law and how to handle employees that use it to its advantage.
• State Rep. Heather Edelson explains why she co-authored the bill.  What benefit will this provide?

Ahead of Independence Day, Blois take a few moments to discuss the importance of this nation's birthday.  After that, we hear from the following guests:

• TPT journalist Mary Lahammer provides the latest on the topics and election races that will shape the rest of 2022.
• MN Rep. Jennifer Schultz explains her decision to run for U.S. Congress in the state's 8th District.

This week, Blois takes a minute to dig into the Supreme Court's announcement of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.  After that, he invites the following guests on the program:

• Creighton University economics professor Dr. Ernie Goss describes how the regional economy is reacting to items such as inflation.
• Former Naval officer Tom Weiler explains his platform in challenging Congressman Dean Phillips for the state's 3rd District seat.

This week on Sunday Take Blois Olson talks with DFL Maj. Leader Representative Ryan Winkler and GOP Asst. Maj. Senator Leader Karin Housley.

With the Summer travel season underway, there's a lot of talk about gas prices and inflation surrounding our automobiles.  Blois focuses on the discussion this week, sitting down with the following guests to chat about what's going on with the cars in our life:

• Scott Lambert, President of the MN Auto Dealers Association
• State Rep. Anne Neu Brindley
• State Rep. Dan Wolgamott