American Experiment Podcast
Why are so many Minnesota high school graduates unable to read or do math at grade level? Does Tim Walz actually think he's going to be the next president of the United States? And why does he keep swearing so much?
These are the kinds of hard-hitting questions we get into every week on the American Experiment Podcast, where we unpack the week's biggest stories, interview Minnesota's movers and shakers, and "stop the tape" on clips of our state's most ridiculous elected officials.
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American Experiment Podcast
Episode 77 - What is GOING ON with Minnesota's Budget?! Ft. Senator Johnson
In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we are joined by Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson. Senator Johnson pulls back the curtain on behind-the-scenes budget negotiations between the House, Senate, and Governor—including some surprising details on how it's all going down.
Before that, Grace and Producer Isaac sat down to break down the news of the day.
They kick things off by looking at George Floyd Square—how little has changed, even five years after the riots. Then, they turn their attention to yet ANOTHER FBI raid on a Minnesota nonprofit—one that feels all too familiar for anyone who remembers the Feeding Our Future scandal.
Next up: public school spending. They dig into recent polling showing Minnesotans are shocked to learn just how much the state spends per student. And finally, some good news: Minnesotans may be escaping California-style EV mandates, thanks to action from the U.S. Senate.
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00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:15 - A quick MN sports update
02:39 - George Floyd square, 5 years later
05:53 - The NEXT "Feeding our Future"?!?
08:47 - Schools spend HOW MUCH per student?!
11:15 - Minnesotans ESCAPE California's EV mandate
15:32 - Senator Mark Johnson joins the Pod!
