11/2007

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:12:56 -0600

What former Viking was a George McGovern supporter in 1972? We'll answer that question and ask a new one. Plus we have some fun with a viewer call about our last program.

The Political Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:11:48 -0600

Budget forecast ... Mark Ritchie ... the MnDOT audit ... plenty to talk about this week. So we've invited a group of former lawmakers. Democrats Ember Reichgott Junge and Jane Ranum sit on the couch with Republicans Fritz Knaak and Phil Krinkie.

"More Frozen Memories"

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:09:29 -0600

This is the latest of Ross Bernstein's FORTY books about Minnesota sports history. Actually it's an updated version of one of the first books that Ross ever wrote. The subject? A century of Minnesota hockey history.

Live Music by Michael Monroe

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:08:12 -0600

What's an eco-folkie? Tune in and find out as Minnesotan Michael Monroe demonstrates his unusual style of music and talks about his new CD.

Legislative Auditor James Nobles

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:07:05 -0600

Nobles joins us live to talk about his completed investigation of Sonia Morphew Pitt and his upcoming audit of Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.

Should Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Resign?

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:05:07 -0600

We hear two different answers as Republican Party Chair Ron Carey is joined live by DFL Party Chair Brian Melendez. By the way, we want you to know that invited Mark Ritchie to join us as well but he declined our invitation for either a live or taped interview.

The Budget Shortfall

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:03:30 -0600

The new numbers came out Friday and they will cast a shadow over this year's legislative spending. Our Mary Lahammer scrambled to get the full story.

A David Gillette Monologue

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:02:38 -0600

Our resident cartoonist has a bunch of great ideas that he would like to share. For free.

Almanac - November 30, 2007

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:01:25 -0600

AFSCME Endorses Bonoff and Tinklenberg

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:10:14 -0600

Just like it's created some buzz for Al Franken, a big union endorsement should help these congressional candidates. Here's the press release:
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