This week, WCCO's political reporter Pat Kessler examines the rifts in the political parties, chats with Richard Painter (who wants President Trump impeached), explores Tim Pawlenty and Jeff Johnson's differences over Trump, and Democrat ads attacking Democrats.

This week, WCCO's political reporter Pat Kessler examines the&nbsp;rifts in the political parties, chats with Richard Painter (who wants President Trump impeached), explores Tim Pawlenty and Jeff Johnson's differences over Trump, and Democrat ads attacking Democrats.

The state of Hubert Humphrey, Walter Mondale, and Paul Wellstone may not be as reliably blue as it once was -- it might be turning purple. Join Pat Kessler as he looks at the changing state of Minnesota's political climate.

Minnesota Politics 101 with Pat Kessler Podcast

Minnesota Politics 101 with Pat Kessler

Dogs & Cats Living Together - Minnesota Politics 101

Following the midterm elections, Melissa Hortman will become the Minnesota House Speaker, the second most powerful elected offial in the state behind the Governor. Pat Kessler talks with her in this week's edition of Minnesota Politics 101.

Following the midterm elections, Melissa Hortman will become the Minnesota House Speaker, the second most powerful elected offial in the state behind the Governor. Pat Kessler talks with her in this week's edition of Minnesota Politics 101.

Sorry, Not Sorry - Minnesota Politics 101 with Pat Kessler

We've discussed a number of the ways Minnesota has turned into a purple state as of late, but in this week's midterm elections, it was almost as blue as they come. Pat Kessler looks at what happened in 2018.

We've discussed a number of the ways Minnesota has turned into a purple state as of late, but in this week's midterm elections, it was almost as blue as they come. Pat Kessler looks at what happened in 2018.

Minnesota Blue - Minnesota Politics 101 with Pat Kessler

It's the culmination of an ugly year in politics, and Pat Kessler covers that as we round the clubhouse turn toward the midterms. But he also goes in deeper on one of the most important stories of the week: the musical redemption for the session players who contributed to one of Bob Dylan's most esteemed LPs.

It's the culmination of an ugly year in politics, and Pat Kessler covers that as we round the clubhouse turn toward the midterms. But he also goes in deeper on one of the most important stories of the week: the musical redemption for the session players who contributed to one of Bob Dylan's most esteemed LPs.

Dogs & Cats Living Together - Minnesota Politics 101

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