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Policast

Each weekday Policast brings you highlights of Minnesota Public Radio's award-winning political coverage, hosted by political editor Mike Mulcahy.

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Policast: Democratic debate recap plus lots and lots of Capitol happenings

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News includes a recap of the Las Vegas Democratic debate, plus lots of news on legislation being discussed at the Minnesota Capitol — from loon protection to fireworks to paid family leave to whiskey plates.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Policast: Walz proposes replenishing disaster aid account; MN couple addresses grain bin safety

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News looks at what lawmakers want to do about the depleted state disaster aid account. And a Minnesota couple wants to save lives through specialized grain bin safety training.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Policast: Bipartisan push against robocalls; MN resort owners ask for state help

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News looks at an effort by Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol to end certain robocalls. Meanwhile, northern Minnesota resort owners are asking the state for help after bad ice conditions this season.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Policast: Politics Friday with DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and GOP Sen. John Jasinski

On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy speaks with House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Jasinski on what they hope to get done this session. Plus, MPR reporters Brian Bakst give us an update on Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for President.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Policast: Insulin at the Capitol, transit crime and copper-nickel opinions in northern Minnesota

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News looks at insulin legislation at the Capitol, Metro Transit’s plan for crime and copper-nickel mining opinions in northern Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Policast: Legislative session could be light on accomplishments; NH primary eve

It’s an election year, and that could mean more political grandstanding at the Legislature. The biggest accomplishment predicted for this session is a bonding bill.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Policast: Politics Friday: So long, Iowa, and hello, New Hampshire

On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy sits down with newly elected Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, then we talk to House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler on the DFL’s push to legalize recreational marijuana. Then MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik and two experts on the New Hampshire primary.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Policast: Kloubuchar tries to convince New Hampshire voters she still has a chance

Some political observers say if Klobuchar remains the fifth-place finisher in Iowa, she won’t have the momentum she needs to do well in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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