Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

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How Civics, Politics and Law Affect You

Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch educates listeners about how civics, politics, law (and some economics), affect you in everyday life and why the survival of our democracy depends on active citizen participation in our government. Can you name the 3 branches of government? Do you know what the supremacy clause is and how it works? Do you wonder why politicians "can't just get along" and do their jobs? Join Bruce Sundays at 5 PM on AM950 to understand how our democracy works and doesn't work, learn why politics matters to you, , and how you can be an informed citizen, even if you don't like politics!

Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

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How Civics, Politics and Law Affect You: Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch educates listeners about how civics, politics, law (and some economics), affect you in everyday life and why the survival of our democracy depends on active citizen participation in our government. Can you name the 3 branches of government? Do you know what the supremacy clause is and how it works? Do you wonder why politicians "can't just get along" and do their jobs? Join Bruce Sundays at 5 PM on AM950 to understand how our democracy works and doesn't work, learn why politics matters to you, and how you can be an informed citizen, even if you don't like politics!

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Episode 85 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week Bruce highlights how you can help fight back, a few points from the State of the Union, the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s broad tariff agenda, and Dems continuing to succeed in special elections.

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Episode 84 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week Bruce touches on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, more good news coming out o Virginia, but also some not great poll numbers for Dems, another unforced error by Rep. Jeffries regarding ICE, and the GOP’s fascist SAVE Act.

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Episode 83 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week Bruce details more good results for Democrats in special elections, Speaker Mike Johnson takes another loss in the House, and poor economic news including Nebraska rolling back a voter-approved minimum wage law.

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Episode 82 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week Bruce has a good news show – the Democrats’ major upset for a Texas house seat, Republicans retreating in MN, and more people than ever showing up to caucus for MN elected officials.

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Episode 82 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Bruce covers the ongoing fallout from the ICE killing of Alex Pretti, plus how our government’s system of checks and balances is faltering.

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Episode 81 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week Bruce details the continuing crime and chaos of ICE, how we will have to rely on ourselves to get through these trying times, and the acceleration of wealth and income inequality in America.

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Episode 80 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Thjis week Bruce discusses the continued fallout from the murder of Renee Good, the state’s response, and another upcoming potential federal government shutdown in Washington.

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Episode 79 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Bruce provides a detailed legal analysis regarding the tragic shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. He examines the complexities of state versus federal jurisdiction, the limitations of qualified immunity, and why the state of Minnesota maintains the authority to pursue criminal charges. He also highlights the critical role of bystander video…

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Episode 78 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Bruce Klopfleisch challenges the prevailing narrative of a “booming” economy, presenting a series of sobering statistics that suggest a deepening crisis for the working class as 2026 begins. He examines rising bankruptcy rates and substantial job losses in the federal and industrial sectors, attributing these trends to the combined impact of high interest rates and…

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Episode 77 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Bruce Klopfleisch analyzes the recent controversy surrounding CBS News and 60 Minutes, arguing that corporate interests and political pressure led to the suppression of a report on El Salvador’s prison system. He discusses the broader implications for independent journalism, citing Larry Ellison’s influence at Paramount and a potential TikTok acquisition by American investors as evidence…

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