WCCO 9-Noon

Esme Murphy is in for John Hines today. Steve Simpson joins her for the first half hour to talk about her interview with Al Franken.

Later in the hour, Esme is joined by the Minnesota GOP Chairwoman, Jennifer Carnahan.

Roshini Rajkumar was in for John. she talked with TV Guide's Matt Roush, and then with the U of M's Lisa Huber about a new way to buy local for the holidays!

Roshini Rajkumar was in for John. She talked to Minneapolis Mayor-Elect Jacob Frey about his transition and priorities. Then she talked with Kevin Brasler from Twin Cities Consumer Checkbook & Kim Johnson from WCCO TV!

Roshini Rajkumar was in for John. She talked with Bloomberg's Erik Wasson about the GOP Tax Bill being debated in the Senate and a looming government shutdown. Then she talked with MN Dept. of Human Rights Commissioner Kevin Lindsey about their efforts to investigate employer harassment claims

Mike Max was in for John. He talked with Madeline McIntosh, President of Penguin Publishing about their personalized Holiday gift recommendations. Then he talked with the Star Tribune's Curt Brown about his latest MN history column

Mike Max was in for John. He talked with listeners about whether we should be able to fire politicians accused of sexual misconduct the same way media companies are firing anchors. Then he talked with Kim Johnson from WCCO-TV about 4 Things You Need to Know

Mike Max was in for John. He talked to Dave Lee on  "Extra Innings". Then he talked with Washington Post Media Reporter Paul Farhi about NBC firing Matt Lauer

Mike Max was in for John.  He talked with Northfield AD Tom Graupman about the "Why We Play" initiative. Then he spoke with Lt. General Pete Osman about the Marines annual "Toys for Tots" campaign!

Mike Max was in for John. He talked to Father Mike Tix about his involvement with athletics at Academy of Holy Angels. Then he talked retirement investing with Craig Bane of Bane O'Leary. Finally he got 4 Things You Need to know from WCCO-TV's Kim Johnson!

Mike Max was in for John. He talked with Dave Lee, and Governor Mark Dayton.