Joan Esposito: Live, Local & ProgressiveFilling in for Joan Esposito, Carolyn Fiddler is joined by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Elllison, 2026 candidate for re-election.
The interview focused on Keith Ellison’s record as Minnesota attorney general, his priorities if re-elected, and election protection. Here are a few highlights from the conversation:
- Ellison cited litigation over insulin pricing, SNAP benefits, federal immigration enforcement, and John Deere’s restrictions on farmers repairing equipment.
- He described the office’s role as enforcing existing laws, including consumer protection and antitrust laws.
- He said he would continue work on health care and prescription affordability, antitrust enforcement, technology practices affecting children, and recovery of earned wages.
- He identified farm closures and economic pressures as concerns raised by Minnesotans.
- He said his office and partner organizations are preparing to respond to federal interference or intimidation at the polls.
- He urged people to vote and to encourage others to vote, and report suspected intimidation to officials or civil rights organizations.
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).
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