WCCO 9-Noon

John chatted with Dave Lee on "Extra Innings" and then talked to State Sen. Karin Housely about attending last night's Trum Rally in Duluth and her campaign for US Senate

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 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 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.

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.

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 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!

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

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 talked to Max Armstrong from "This Week in Agribusiness" about the escalating trade war with China and its impact on farmers. Then he talked with business analyst Dale Kurschner on Mid-Morning Money. Finally Kim Johnson had 4 Things You Need to Know.