Richard Chew is joined by Richard Carlbom, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL). He talks about Minnesota primary results (the election was August 11), party strategy, and upcoming election challenges and opportunities. 

Minnesota Primary Election Results
- Carlbom reports that the August 11th primary saw record-breaking turnout with over 1.1 million voters.
- Sixty-three percent of the primary voters participated on the DFL side of the ballot.
- Peggy Flanagan's vote count for the U.S. Senate nomination exceeded the total votes of all Republican candidates combined.
- Every candidate endorsed by the Minnesota DFL won their respective competitive primary.

Prioritizing Voter Connection and Listening
- Carlbom emphasized that listening to voter priorities is the number one priority for Democrats.
- He noted that many voters feel politicians have stopped listening to their concerns and viewpoints.
- The DFL strategy involves focusing on what voters need before asking them to vote for specific candidates.

Addressing Party Ideology and Unity
- Carlbom addressed perceived divisions between Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), progressive, and moderate factions within the party
.- He described the DFL as a "Big 10" party where different elements represent a desire for change rather than internal conflict.
- He stated that anyone who supports the DFL platform, including Democratic Socialists, is welcome in the coalition.

Criticism of Republican Candidates
- Carlbom criticized Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya for being out of touch with Minnesotans regarding economic pressures and cost of living.
- He contrasted local struggles like grocery costs with Tafoya's perceived elitism and political stance.
- The discussion highlighted how Republican candidates are viewed as "rubber stamps" for Donald Trump's policies.

Interstate Democratic Collaboration
- The conversation covered how state party chairs collaborate through the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC).
- Minnesota leads by hosting monthly collaboration hub meetings where states share innovative election projects.

Key Upcoming Senate and Gubernatorial Races
- Senator Amy Klobuchar is praised for visiting every one of Minnesota's 87 counties annually since 2006.
- Carlbom criticizes Republican candidate for Minnesota governor Lisa Demuth for her inability to name anything she disagrees with regarding Donald Trump’s policies.
- Peggy Flanagan's legislative achievements include fighting for paid family medical leave, raising the minimum wage, and universal school meals.

Advice for Final Election Campaigning
- Carlbom advises supporters to spend the remaining 75 days engaging in direct, relational conversations with voters.
- He encourages people to get out of their social bubbles and talk to neighbors at grocery stores or gas stations.
- The goal is to ask voters what they are concerned about rather than simply promoting a candidate during initial contact.

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Richard Chew is joined by Richard Carlbom, chair of the&nbsp;<a href="https://dfl.org/">Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party</a> (DFL). He talks about Minnesota primary results (the election was August 11), party strategy, and upcoming election challenges and opportunities.&nbsp;
Minnesota Primary Election Results - Carlbom reports that the August 11th primary saw record-breaking turnout with over 1.1 million voters. - Sixty-three percent of the primary voters participated on the DFL side of the ballot. - Peggy Flanagan's vote count for the U.S. Senate nomination exceeded the total votes of all Republican candidates combined. - Every candidate endorsed by the Minnesota DFL won their respective competitive primary. Prioritizing Voter Connection and Listening - Carlbom emphasized that listening to voter priorities is the number one priority for Democrats. - He noted that many voters feel politicians have stopped listening to their concerns and viewpoints. - The DFL strategy involves focusing on what voters need before asking them to vote for specific candidates. Addressing Party Ideology and Unity - Carlbom addressed perceived divisions between Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), progressive, and moderate factions within the party .- He described the DFL as a "Big 10" party where different elements represent a desire for change rather than internal conflict. - He stated that anyone who supports the DFL platform, including Democratic Socialists, is welcome in the coalition. Criticism of Republican Candidates - Carlbom criticized Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya for being out of touch with Minnesotans regarding economic pressures and cost of living. - He contrasted local struggles like grocery costs with Tafoya's perceived elitism and political stance. - The discussion highlighted how Republican candidates are viewed as "rubber stamps" for Donald Trump's policies. Interstate Democratic Collaboration - The conversation covered how state party chairs collaborate through the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC). - Minnesota leads by hosting monthly collaboration hub meetings where states share innovative election projects. Key Upcoming Senate and Gubernatorial Races - Senator Amy Klobuchar is praised for visiting every one of Minnesota's 87 counties annually since 2006. - Carlbom criticizes Republican candidate for Minnesota governor Lisa Demuth for her inability to name anything she disagrees with regarding Donald Trump&rsquo;s policies. - Peggy Flanagan's legislative achievements include fighting for paid family medical leave, raising the minimum wage, and universal school meals. Advice for Final Election Campaigning - Carlbom advises supporters to spend the remaining 75 days engaging in direct, relational conversations with voters. - He encourages people to get out of their social bubbles and talk to neighbors at grocery stores or gas stations. - The goal is to ask voters what they are concerned about rather than simply promoting a candidate during initial contact.
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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just “woke.”  


Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "The Family Meeting" and as a regular contributor to "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive."  He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024. 

A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard’s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth.

Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master’s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a “ready to go” item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness.  

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 Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-family-meeting/">The Family Meeting</a>" and as a regular contributor to "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive/">Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive</a>." &nbsp;He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.&nbsp;
A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard&rsquo;s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth.
Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master&rsquo;s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a &ldquo;ready to go&rdquo; item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness. &nbsp;

Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes)

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central) is a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just “woke.”  

Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "The Family Meeting" and as a regular contributor to "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive." He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.

Richard also regularly shares his views on other podcasts and radio shows, including recent appearances on Amy McGrath's "Truth in a Barrel," "The John Fugelsang Podcast," "Endless Urgency" with Mike Nellis, and "The Politics Bar."

A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future.

Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master’s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a “ready to go” item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness.  

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Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-family-meeting/">The Family Meeting</a>" and as a regular contributor to "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive/">Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive</a>." He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.
Richard also regularly shares his views on other podcasts and radio shows, including recent appearances on Amy McGrath's "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWK_o2PSptQ">Truth in a Barrel</a>," "<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weekend-interviews-simon-and-julie-richard-chew/id1464094232?i=1000685443232">The John Fugelsang Podcast</a>," "<a href="https://endlessurgency.com/p/pardoning-ghislaine-maxwell-trump">Endless Urgency</a>" with Mike Nellis, and "<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/community-vs-cankles-july-22-2025/id886656768?i=1000718522141">The Politics Bar</a>."
A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future.
Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master&rsquo;s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a &ldquo;ready to go&rdquo; item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness. &nbsp;