FYI Politics with Brett Johnson
FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – May 12, 2020
Rep. Kelly Morrison and author/journalist Aaron Brown of Minnesota Brown join the show.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – May 11, 2020
Brett covers developments at the State Legislature; MN Nurses Association president Mary Turner joins the show.
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Read MoreState of MN: from Budget Surplus to $2.25 Billion Deficit
“Minnesota now faces a $2.25 billion budget deficit due to coronavirus expenses; potential treatments and potential landmines; pros and cons of safe business reopening.” Aired May 5th, 2020 WATCH FACEBOOK LIVE REBROADCAST OR LISTEN TO PODCAST DISCUSSION Program: FYI Politics with Radio Host Brett Johnson-Minnesota and Local News, Politics and Issues. What is FYI Politics? Join Brett…
Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – May 5, 2020
Minnesota now faces a $2.25 billion budget deficit due to coronavirus expenses; potential treatments and potential landmines; pros and cons of safe business reopenings.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – May 4, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.29.2020
On today’s episode of FYI Politics, Minnesota sees a rise in cases as a result of increased testing. Why wasn’t Pence wearing a mask at the Mayo Clinic? Why does the Coronavirus spread so rapidly throughout meat processing plants? How should Biden approach the Tara Reade accusations?
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – April 28, 2020
Mitch McConnell wants to protect big business from coronavirus lawsuits if their workers get sick on the job (and Chuck Schumer may, or may not save the day); coronavirus challenge trials; Joe Biden’s sexual assault allegations.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.24.2020
Trump spitballs was to combat the Coronavirus, including injections of disinfectant and getting light inside of people. An update on CoVID-19 in Minnesota. In the latter half of the show Brett is joined by Kevin Featherly of MN Lawyer to discuss changes to the court system and some potential shortenings of prison sentences.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.23.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.17.2020
Today’s show opens with the press conference from Governor Walz. Out door activities are being reintroduced to the public amidst what some say is the flattening if the curve. Jeremiah Ellison, Minneapolis city council member, explains his proposal to forgive rent and mortgages.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.16.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.15.2020
On today’s show Ali Fuhrman of Hennepin County Library Union open the show to discuss how the libraries of Minneapolis are handling CoVID-19. An emergency insulin act passes through both houses of Minnesota legislature. What’ll happen if a candidate drops out of the race for president after securing the primary? Potential vice presidential picks and…
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Read MoreBaseball in the Age of COVID-19
“Baseball in the age of COVID, Ellison goes after crooked landlords and cheap gas may be coming to an end.” Aired April 10th, 2020 Watch Facebook Live Rebroadcast or Listen to Podcast Discussion Program: FYI Politics with Radio Host Brett Johnson-Minnesota and Local News, Politics and Issues. What is FYI Politics? Join Brett Johnson weekdays…
Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.10.2020
On today’s episode: Baseball in the age of Covid, Ellison goes after crooked landlords and cheap gas may be coming to an end.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – 04.09.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.08.2020
Tim Walz extends the shelter-in-place order, the language of party division remains the same but the sides have switched places, and Bernie Sanders drops out. Will his supporters follow the Democratic party?
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – April 6, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.03.2020
Trump Claims the title of “War-Time” president. Elon Musk donates CPAP machines and calls the ventilators. The DNC convention is pushed back into August.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.02.2020
On today’s episode of FYI Politics. the empty spectacle of just appreciating service workers, The $2 trillion dollar slush fund oversight is toothless and a robo-voice to text dictation creates incredible nicknames.</description>
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.01.2020
On today’s episode of FYI Politics Brett and Erik discuss the topic of authoritarians with a sense of humor. How the coronavirus relief package has been a trojan horse for Republican policies. Should private equity firms be on the line for the failure of their companies.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 31, 2020
Brett discusses the hot topics of the day.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 30, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.27.2020
Today’s episode of FYI Politics opens with Tim Walz’s Covid-19 statement about his four executive actions. The pandemic looks to be getting worse by the day. Was MArk from Fridley hit by a heart attack gun? Is Biden’s strategy to hide the right play amidst rape allegations by Tara Reade and what appears to be…
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – 03.26.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.25.2020
Today’s show is jam packed with content, Opening the show Governor Tim Walz announces a Shelter in place order for all of Minnesota beginning midnight Friday. Later Peter Solac of Woodland Stoves and Fireplaces joins Brett to discuss how his business is handling the Coronavirus.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 24, 2020
Brett is aghast at the “open the economy back up” rhetoric from the White House; Bruce Y. Lee of Forbes joins to debunk COVID-19 conspiracy theories.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – March 23, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.20.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.19.2020
On today’s show Brett speaks with Julia Lurie of Mother Jones to discuss the medical supply rationing currently taking place in many California hospitals and what that may mean for the rest of the nation. What are ‘elective’ surgeries and what is being postponed during the Covid-19 pandemic? Tulsi is out of the presidential race,…
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – 03.18.2020
Today’s episode of FYI Politics begins with a discussion on the various proposals on how to respond to the Covid-19 virus. How are Americans preparing for the inevitable?
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 17, 2020
The Trump administration wants to cut checks to Americans to stimulate the economy in the midst of coronavirus; potential airline bailouts; Brett is joined by Max Richman to discuss the consequences of a payroll tax cut.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 16, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.13.2020
On today’s episode of FYI Politics, Brett talks all things Coronavirus. both state and federal government declare a state of emergency. How prepared is Minnesota for even an optimistic course of events? Brett compares Covid-19 with the conventional seasonal flu and Donald Trump gives a re-do press conference in the form of an infomercial for…
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.12.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.11.2020
Why are the Democrats making this debate easier for Biden? This should be a trial of fitness. Republicans move to cut funding to any library offering drag storytime. Is a "return to normalcy" what America really wants?
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 10, 2020
Brett and Patrick discuss the coronavirus and Brett is joined by Minnesota State Rep. Zach Stevenson to discuss legislation regarding robocalls.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 9, 2020
Brett and Patrick discuss the coronavirus fallout as well as several bills at the state legislature including wakeboarding and a constitutional amendment to allow the MN legislature to call a special session without gubernatorial approval.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.06.2020
Brett discusses Joe Biden and what he can do to protect himself from Trump’s attacks. upcoming legislation in Minnesota’s congress. And was the youth vote as low as we previously thought? (Yes)
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.05.2020
For today’s FYI Politics, Brett opens the show with a discussion on Elizabeth Warren’s dropping out. What do you call a male witch? The highschool boys’ hockey tournament begins. And Erik argues for the preservation of the Lake Street Kmart.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.04.2020
The FYI the day after Super Tuesday! Brett Johnson tries to make sense of how Joe Biden won in Minnesota and takes calls from people who voted for him to explain their reasoning. Did Republicans voting in the Democratic primary shift the results? is Amy Klobuchar’s endorsement really that powerful?
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – March 3, 2020
Brett discusses the ins and outs of Super Tuesday.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 2, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.28.2020
On today’s FYI Politics Brett talks about the connection between the stock exchange and the Coronavirus. The CDC releases an explanation on facial hair compliant with germ-masks. Amy Klobuchar uses outside consultants to stock her ‘supporters’. In the second half Brett talks with Kevin Featherly of MinnLawyer about upcoming bills in the Minnesota legislature. And…
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – 02.27.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.26.2020
Brett kicks of the show with a call from Iris Altamirano, head of the SEIU Local 26, to discuss the St. Paul teachers’ strike. Strange behaviors and responses from the most recent debate attendees. A look at last night’s caucuses. Brett goes into detail about how the DNC distributes delegates.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – February 25, 2020
Brett discusses the Oakland A’s abandoning terrestrial radio, MN CD7 threatening secession to form its own state, and touches on the latest pro-gun insanity from the state legislature.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – February 24, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.21.2020
The Blue State Ball is SOLD OUT. Brett hints at a high profile political guest and Erik hints at a special project. Bloomberg’s ad buys are near unavoidable. St Paul teachers vote to strike.
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Read MoreFYI Politics – 02.19.2020
Alan Miller guest hosts for today’s FYI politics. Early in the show Alan is joined by Tim Purdon of Robins-Kaplan. Later Nick Frentz, MN senator and bagelman, chats with Lan about local politics.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – February 18, 2020
Alan Miller is in for Brett, discussing the hot topics of the day including an interview with Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – February 17, 2020
Ellie Krug from Ellie 2.0 filling in for Brett Johnson today!
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.14.2020
Brett interviews Peter Callahan about local statewide politics. Jordan Smith of The Intercept shares her story about an important Supreme Court case that’ll have far reaching implications on abortion in the United States. Brett shares new data from OKCupid and other dating apps about how politics is affecting the dating world in 2020.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.13.2020
Brett begins today’s FYI Politics by sharing a few of the less coherent takes coming out of the IA and NH primaries. What might happen at a contested national convention. Brett explains Minnesota’s highly confusing and unique hybrid primary/caucus system. Is it right to be collecting the voter data at primaries? What could the potential…
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.12.2020
On today’s FYI politics with Brett Johnson, a closer look at the current state of the Enbridge pipeline. Why does the Minnesota congress have 201 seats? David Schultz joins Brett to discuss what the big story out of the New Hampshire primary is. And is this Deja Vu or is 2020 just 2016 all over…
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – February 11, 2020
Brett talks about today’s New Hampshire Primary, how well the economy is really doing, and the early developments at the Minnesota State Legislature.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – February 10, 2020
FYI Politics with Brett Johnson for February 10, 2020
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.07.2020
Brett begins today’s show with an interview with two nurses currently involved in a likely labor strike at Health Partners. Is Romney really absolved of all his ugly behavior with a simple vote for impeachment against Trump? Why you should never trust any group that includes ‘capital’ or ‘brotherhood’ in their name.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.06.2020
Brett opens the show with an interview of Aaron Brown to talk unions in northern Minnesota. How do we balance good jobs with environmental concern? Later in the show dentist, Scott Shamblott. explains his special event to give back to people who can’t afford dental work.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – 02.05.2020
On this episode of FYI Politics, Brett interviews David Schulz to discuss the Senate impeachment hearings. What is the story behind this "shadowy" app used by the DNC in Iowa’s caucuses? Noah Kulwin from The Outline calls in to report on his finidings about the mysterious company behind the app, ACRONYM.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – February 4, 2020
Brett discusses the latest from the Iowa Caucus disaster.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – February 3, 2020
FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – January 31, 2020
Brett speaks with Vote Common Sense and old 950 friend Doug Padgett and then with Social Security advocate Max Richman, along with other topics today.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 01.30.2020
Brett p[ens today’s show with an interview with Gary Carlson. A new program designed to substitute some of the nuisance vehicle maintenance tickets police give out with vouchers to replace headlights/signal and brake lights. Private security cameras are being utilized by police to track and identify suspicious individuals. The Post Office gives Bernie their endorsement.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 01.29.2020
This episode of FYI opens with Brett welcoming on Thom Hartmann to detail his newest book, The Hidden History of the War on Voting: Who Stole Your Vote and How to Get It Back. Later, Brett digs in to the story surrounding a wrongful verdict Amy Klobuchar sat over, Is the problem more systemic than…
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – January 28, 2020
On today’s show Brett discusses profitable companies making layoffs such as 3M’s announced cuts, discusses redistricting and the terrors at Shenandoah juvenile detention facility in Virginia, and speaks with Rep. Mary Murphy about bonding.
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