Urban Ventures VP and former gang leader John Turnipseed tells Mike Max about the conditions in Minneapolis that he believes have led to a rise in gang violence around the city.

Mike Max checks in with John Turnipseed for some insight into gang life and John's thoughts on why the conditions in Minneapolis and with the police department that have led to a rise in gang violence.

Mike Max is in today and begins the show discussing the push for legalized sports betting in Minnesota. Later, Gopher volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon joins to talk about the efforts to sanction boys high school volleyball in Minnesota. Plus, we get some advice from Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler for handling our teens and their phones.

Mike Max speaks with Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler about her new book Anything But My Phone, Mom! and advice for parents in managing their teens and technology.

Gopher volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon joins Mike Max to talk about the push to sanction boys volleyball as an official high school sport in Minnesota.

Former USA Women's Hockey Coach speaks about how he prepared his team to win Olympic gold in 2018 and the chance this year's team has to beat Canada for gold this year. Later, Minneapolis City Council member Michael Rainville joins Mike Max to share about Minneapolis recovering from crime and the pandemic.

Minneapolis City Council member Michael Rainville speaks with Mike Max about many concerns facing the city and why he believes the future still looks brighter for Ward 3 and the rest of Minneapolis.

Former USA Women's Hockey coach Robb Stauber speaks with Mike Max about the methods he used to prepare his team to win gold in 2018. Plus, Robb shares his thoughts on the chances that this year's team can beat Canada in the gold medal game in Beijing.

Former USA Women's Hockey coach Robb Stauber shares how he was able to recreate the play of the dominant Russian men's teams of the 60s, 70s and 80s with his gold medal-winning team without the benefit of seeing how the Russian's practiced.

Attorney Mike Padden joins Mike Max to speak about what's happening in the trial of former MPD officers Keung, Lane and Thao. Later, Shiloh Temple Pastor Jalilia Abdul-Brown speaks with Mike about the difficult times for families in Minneapolis and the urgent need to be there for families and communities dealing with loss.