Hidden Edges Radio – Trans United Fund: Empowering Transgender Political Candidates (12/24/17)

Our interview of the Trans United Front was the first for a MN-based media organization and highlighted the value of a specific affinity group (transgender humans) being intentional about working to put group members into elected office. A portion of the interview centered on the hotly contested election that Danica Roem won, which unseated a man (who self-described as “Virginia’s homophobe-in-chief”) who had held that seat for more than 20 years.

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The Mike McIntee Show – December 29, 2017

It’s the last live show of 2017! Mike speaks with Alex Tausanovitch of the Center for American Progress about how the appropriations bill could make rich political donors even more powerful. Then we revive our old game show and play “the year that wasn’t” as you try to identify fake news.

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The Mike McIntee Show – December 18, 2017

Mike is joined by Tim Maier of Talk Media news as they preview the week in national news and politics including Trump’s emails and the tax bill. Then Denise Specht of Education Minnesota talks about how unions are good for preventing sexual harassment.

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Hidden Edges Radio – Iris Perez: A Role Model For Minnesota Latinas (12/17/17)

Iris Perez has lived in the Twin Cities since 2012, when she moved from Detroit to take a job with Fox 9 news. She is of Puerto Rican descent and is one of the relatively few visible Latinas working in the broader range of Twin Cities media. Our H.E.R. interview highlighted that Iris is a dynamic woman whose leadership off the screen is as important as her role modeling on the screen.

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The Mike McIntee Show – December 11, 2017

On today’s show Rep. John Lesch talks about a new proposal at the state capitol regarding how sexual harassment is reported. Then Ian Millhiser of ThinkProgress fills us in the Masterpiece Cakeshop SCOTUS case. Also your thoughts on whether Al Franken should stay resigned.

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The Mike McIntee Show – December 6, 2017

Mike is joined by Kevin Featherly and Brianna Biershbach to talk Franken resignation. Who will fill his seat? Which Republicans will be interested in running in a special election, Norm Coleman? Tim Pawlenty? Which DFL candidates would replace Franken’s seat? CALLS CALLS CALLS from you about Franken.

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The Mike McIntee Show – December 4, 2017

Mike speak with Ian Millhiser about the masterpiece cake shop anti-LGBT SCOTUS case being heard tomorrow. Then Zaylore Stout of Stout Law and Associates talks about what employers can do to prevent sexual harassment in light of recent allegations against several public figures.

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The Mike McIntee Show – December 1, 2017

Mike is joined by Hanna Levintova, reporter for Mother Jones talking about CFPB directors and Michael Flynn. Bob Dreyfuss from the Nation also joins the program to dive deep into the implications of Flynn’s guilt. Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former National Security Advisor, pleaded guilty Friday to lying to the FBI. Special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia…

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 30, 2017

Jack Rice , the “journalist, lawyer, radio host,  former CIA officer” join Mike to talk about Trump and the cabinet. Steve Morse joins to talk about bills effecting the environment and mining. Steve is a well-known leader in the state environmental community with expertise in public policy and a broad range of environmental issues, as well…

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 29, 2017

On today’s show cyber security expert Shawn Tuma calls in to talk abut a major digital privacy case being heard by the SCOTUS. Then your thoughts on the firing of Garrison Keillor. Also health economist Joel Albers tells us about some controversial money transfers by Media.

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 28, 2017

Jenny Rowland joins Mike to talk the anti-parks caucus. The Washington Post is tricked by a group of online trolls to discredit the mainstream media on Roy Moore. The journalist is cool as a cucumber as they listen to the troll’s farfetch’d story. Mike is bothered by people trying to bait the media. The right wing…

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 27, 2017

Mike is live from Southwest Minnesota State tonight as the UpTake streams a Republican gubernatorial debate. Mike chats with the moderator about the state of MN Republicans and CD7 politics. Then a conversation about why net neutrality should be preserved with Ryan Singel, Media and Strategy Fellow with the Center for Internet and Society at…

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 20, 2017

Mike speaks with Liany Elba Arroya, Senior Director of Health Equity at the National Campaig, about  #ThxBirthControl Day in response to the Trump administrations rollback on the Obamacare birth control mandate. Then it’s your calls on the latest allegation against Senator Al Franken. And Bob Tracy of the Minnesota Council on Foundations tells us why…

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 15, 2017

Mike speaks with Alan Barber about why economic growth in the rust belt states that Trump won in 2016 have been lagging economically behind the rest of the country. Then light rail lines are going to be closed during the Super Bowl. And the second half of the show is spent with David Mark of…

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 13, 2017

On today’s show Mike shares the latest news about the sexual assault scandal involving Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore. Then a conversation with Kelly Nantel, vice president of Communications and Advocacy at the National Safety Council about the opioid crisis. The second half of the show is spent with University of Minnesota political science professor…

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 8, 2017

Today is all about post election analysis as Mike speaks with Hamline University political science professor David Schultz about Jacob Frey being elected Minneapolis mayor and Melvin Carter being elected St. Paul Mayor. Also Jeanne Massey of FavirVote MN talks about ranked choice voting on Tuesday and Cirien Saadeh takes a closer look at some…

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The Mike McIntee Show – November 1, 2017

Two of the candidates for St. Paul mayor, Tom Goldstein and Pat Harris, join the show to respond to the St. Paul Police Federation letter to Melvin Carter as well as making their final pitches on why they should be mayor. Also why is Donald Trump politicizing the New York terrorist attack yesterday when he…

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The Mike McIntee Show – October 30, 2017

Manafort Monday continues as Mike speaks with Ali Watkins, National Security Correspondent with Politico, about the fallout of the indictments of Manafort and Gates and the guilty plea of Papadopoulos. Also a conservation with St. Paul Green Party mayoral candidate Elizabeth Dickinson.

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The Mike McIntee Show – October 25, 2017

On today’s show Mike has a fascinating conversation with Andy Kroll of Mother Jones about how Sinclair broadcasting is trying to influence local news with a right wing bent. Then your thoughts on the legacy of Paul Wellstone on the anniversary of his death.

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The Mike McIntee Show – October 9, 2017

Mike speaks with psychiatrist Dr. David Henderson as he analyzes the psychology of mass murderers. Then Hamline University Professor David Schultz joins the show to talk about the politics of the gun debate and what actions can be taken politically in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting.

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