WCCO 9-Noon

John talked to Dave Lee on "Extra Innings". Then he discussed the immigration controversy with Alex Wayne from Bloomberg. Is the policy that's separating children from their parents a negotiating tactic?

Children of undocumented immigrants are being separated from their parents as they're taken into custody for entering the country illegally. Bloomberg's Alex Wayne joined John to describe the situation and then WCCO listeners chimed in with their support and opposition for the policy.

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.

John talked to listners about the growing trend of automated checkouts. Then Chris Iles from the Twins joined him to talk about the Business of Baseball. Finally Kim Johnson had 4 Things You Need to Know.

John talked about new movie releases with Bob Cashill of Cineaste Magazine. Then he talked to the lead singer for Bad Bad Hats, Kerry Alexander!

John talked to the lead singer from Bad Bad Hats, Kerry Alexander about meeting her husband/bandmate at Macalester and how the band has grown and changed as musicians, as well as highlighting their upcoming gig at First Ave.!

John chatted with Dave Lee on Extra Innings. Then GOP-endorsed candidate for governor, Jeff Johnson talked about his campaign. Finally, Andy Cilek from the MN Voters Alliance talked about SCOTUS ruling in his favor, striking down the MN law that limits what voters can wear to the poll.

Andy Cilek from the MN Voters Alliance joined John to talk about the Supreme Court ruling in his favor after he challenged a MN law that restricted what voters could wear to their local polling place. The Court agreed with Andy that MN's law was overbroad.

John talked to Kris Atteberry live from Detroit as the Twins get set to try and take the series from the Tigers before they move on to Cleveland

John talked to TV Guide's Sr. Critic Matt Roush about all things television. Then Kevin Brasler from Twin Cities Consumer Checkbook joined him for Mid-Morning Money. Finally, Kim Johnson had 4 Things You Need to Know.