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Politics Friday

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Politics Friday
MPR News

On Fridays, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst discusses Minnesota politics — the latest from the legislature, election news and more. Join us Fridays at noon for interviews with lawmakers, candidates and political experts, including the MPR News politics reporting team.

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Politics Friday: What to watch for with political ads on the way

Politics Friday: What to watch for with political ads on the way

The latest in our meet-the-candidates interviews offers an introduction to Democratic nominee Rachel Bohman in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. Then, a chat with an expert in political psychology about political ads, their aims and what goes into them.  
by Brian Bakst, Matthew Alvarez and Ellie Roth

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Politics Friday: Minnesota’s Senate race is a study in contrast

Politics Friday: Minnesota’s Senate race is a study in contrast

From their personal style to their policy positions, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican challenger Royce White have little in common. Coming up Friday at noon, listen to conversations with the two U.S. Senate candidates looking to represent Minnesota in Washington D.C.
by Brian Bakst, Clay Masters, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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Special coverage: Walz picked to run as Harris’ vice presidential candidate

Special coverage: Walz picked to run as Harris’ vice presidential candidate

Tim Walz, the second-term Minnesota governor with a folksy demeanor and a swath of experience inside and out of government, gained a spot on the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential choice.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, Gracie Stockton, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Megan Burks, Phil Picardi and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: This is not your typical summer before a ‘big election‘

Politics Friday: This is not your typical summer before a ‘big election‘

Typically in the summer leading up to Election Day, average voters check out while the campaigns and hardcore political watchers jockey for position. That’s not the case this year. The MPR News politics team is here to explain.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: The stage is set for a Biden, Trump debate that could have implications on a tight race

Politics Friday: The stage is set for a Biden, Trump debate that could have implications on a tight race

Are you ready for a Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential debate? It’s only June, but this week brings the first head-to-head showdown. MPR News host Brian Bakst and his guests talk about whether debates offer voters substance or are more just for show. 
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: How are voters in the state feeling about the upcoming election? A new poll says the race is close

Politics Friday: How are voters in the state feeling about the upcoming election? A new poll says the race is close

MPR News host Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the poll results and what they suggest about where this election year is headed. 
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Minnesota Republicans gather for their state convention

Politics Friday: Minnesota Republicans gather for their state convention

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks about the fall campaign with GOP officials and candidates who are at the party’s 2024 state convention for Minnesota Republicans in downtown St. Paul.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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