John was live from Target Plaza ahead of the Twins/Red Sox finale. He talked with Twins reliver Matt Magill about his roller coaster ride of a career. Then Greg Stohr from Bloomberg joined him to talk about today's SCOTUS decision that allows states to collect sales tax from online retailers. Finally Kim Johnson had 4 Things You Need to Know

Amy Koch, former MN Senate Majority Leader, joined John Hines to discuss the President's visit to Duluth. Some state politicians are heading there and trying to get face time with the President. Others are staying away. What are the considerations they make when deciding how to handle a visit like this, especially in light of the current immigration controversy? Amy gave her take.

John got a preview of this weekend's "Back to the 50's" car show. Then he listened in on a meeting between the President and Congressional leaders on immigration. Finally he chatted with comedian Arj Barker about headlining Acme Comedy Co. this weekend.

John talked to TPT's Katie Carpenter about the Vietnam Memorial wall exhibit at the State Capitol. Then David Dorn from the MN Special Olympics talked about their summer games this weekend. Finally Kim Johnson had 4 Things You Need to Know!

John chatted with Dave Lee on "Extra Innings". Then he talked to Republican strategist & former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch about the President's visit to Duluth and how state politicians are either trying to get time with him or deliberately staying away.

John talked with John Garland, Deputy Editor at Growler Magazine for their monthly craft beer and spirits chat, plus they talked about some of the new State Fair foods.

John chatted with Dave Lee on "Extra Innings". Then he spoke with DFL candidate for governor, Congressman Tim Walz

John talked to Allina addiction specialist Dr. Roger Laroche about the WHO naming "gaming addiction" as a mental health disorder. Then Craig Bane from Bane O'Leary checked in on Mid Morning Money. Finally Kim Johnson had 4 Things You Need to Know!

Congressman Tim Walz was the latest in John Hines' series of interviews of MN gubernatorial candidates ahead of the August 14th primary. Rep. Walz discussed the immigration controversy at our southern border and what he's doing to stop it and how he'd react as Governor. He also made his case to DFL voters ahead of the August 14th primary.

John talked with listeners this hour. First, about the immigration controversy and kids being separated from the parents at the border. Then about a viral video of a 5-year-old knocking over a statue for which his parents got a $132k bill.