Almanac: At the Capitol

Twin Cities Mayors (06/27/08)

The Republican National Convention is just two months off. We check in with St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak.

A Political Panel (06/13/08)

This week's panelists talk about Al Franken's surprisingly easy nomination ... a possible Ventura bid ... and plenty of presidential politics too. Republicans Fritz Knaak and Phil Krinkie are joined on the couch by DFLers Javier Morillo-Alicea and Ember Reichgott Junge.

A Political Science Panel (05/30/08)

This week's version of the political science panel touches base on local and national politics. Our guests are Guy Charles from the U of M, Stacey Hunter Hecht from Bethel University, Steve Wagner from St. Cloud State University and Michael Zis from Macalester College.

The Political Scientist Panel (04/25/08)

The group is back for another chance to analyze the race for President. This week's panel is Larry Jacobs, Stacey Hunter Hecht, Dan Hofrenning and David Schultz.

Capitol Update - April 14, 2008 (04/14/08)

The Political Science Panel (04/04/08)

Our merry band of Political Scientists return to chew the fat on the presidential campaign. This week's group includes Larry Jacobs, Guy Charles and Stacey Hunter Hecht.

The Political Panel (03/28/08)

Republicans Sarah Janecek and Andy Brehm are pitted against DFLers Ember Reichgott Junge and Javier Morillo-Alicea. They assess the legislative session and take a look at the Senate race.

Our Political Scientist Panel (03/07/08)

We always get good feedback when this group is on. Steve Schier, Guy Charles, Dan Hofrenning and David Schultz engage with each other about the big national political news of the week.

A Political Science Panel (02/08/08)

Super Tuesday was the Super Bowl for political junkies. We gather four political scientists to get their take on what the results mean for Minnesotans. Larry Jacobs, Steve Schier, Stacey Hunter Hecht and Dan Hofrenning join Mary and Eric on the couch.

Democrats Running for President (02/01/08)

Hear from local supporters of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in advance of Tuesday's caucuses. Mayor R. T. Rybak (Obama) squares off with State Senator Tarryl Clark (Clinton).