WCCO 9-Noon

Steve Simpson talked to Bloomberg retail analyst Poonam Goyal about the anouncement that Amazon will be raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Steve Simpson talked with GOP nominee for MN Attorney General Doug Wardlow about the DFL investigation of his opponent Keith Ellison. Then he talked with Craig Bane from Bane O'Leary on Mid-Morning Money about what you need to know to retire!

Steve Simpson talked to Dave Buck, President of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association about the new USMCA trade deal and how it benefits dairy farmers. Then he talked with listeners about a new ride sharing service designed to help parents shuttle their kids around. Finally, he reported the breaking news of Twins manager Paul Molitor being fired.

Steve Simpson opened the show with Dave Lee discussing what may have been Joe Mauer's last game before retiring, and other notable MN sports "moments". Then he talked to CBS Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum about the Supreme Court beginning a new session with Judge Kavanaugh's nomination yet to be voted on.

Steve Simpson listened in as the President announced a new trade agreement with Mexico & Canada to replace NAFTA. Then he spoke with local business analyst Dale Kurschner, who described the new deal's significance for Minnesota and continuing negotiations with China

Steve Sipmson talked with Bruce Gordon from the MN DPS about Real ID's now being available in Minnesota. Who needs one and when should you apply for them? Then he talked with Dan Hayes from The Athletic about yesterdays dramatic finish (?) for Joe Mauer, and the Twins disappointing 2018 season.

Minnesotans can now acquire federally compliant Real ID's when they go to apply for or renew their drivers licenses. Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bruce Gordon joined Steve Simpson with details on who needs them, why they're needed and when folks should get them.

Roshini Rajkumar talked with listeners about yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearings. Did the testimony change their minds? Who did they believe?

Roshini Rajkumar talked with Shannon Full, CEO of TwinWest Chamber & Tawanna Black, CEO of Center for Economic Inclusion to talk about a looming talent crisis in Minnesota. Then she talked with David McMillan, Chair of the U of M Board of Regents about their search for a new president

Mike Max talked to Dave Lee who's about to celebrate 30 years at WCCO. Then he talked with listeners about the latest developments in the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh