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25 years after shocking the world, it's high time the story of Gov. Jesse Ventura is told.

Jesse Ventura is many things, but boring isn't one of them. 25 years after the pro wrestler shocked the world when elected Governor of Minnesota, it's high time to explore the people, values and experiences that shaped him. Follow his implausible career path, wild term in office, love of democracy, guns and gay rights, early support of women's lib and Trump: larger than life is an understatement.

AIR DATE 1/16/24

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Jesse Ventura is many things, but boring isn’t one of them. 25 years after the pro wrestler shocked the world when elected Governor of Minnesota, it’s high time to explore the people, values and experiences that shaped him. Follow his implausible career path, wild term in office, love of democracy, guns and gay rights, early support of women’s lib and Trump: larger than life is an understatement.

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