02-22-26 Hour 2: Joe Bishop-Henchman of NTU discusses the SCOTUS decision on Trump's tariffs; USA!! USA!! USA!!

02-22-26 Hour 1: The good, bad and ugly of week 1 on the 2026 MN Legislature. 

Hour 2: Accountability at the DHS needs to happen immediately; Did OMS create a new generation of gun enthusiasts? 

Hour 1: Operation Metro Surge wraps up. What's next? 

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Guest host Mitch Berg fills in for Brad Carlson for a two-hour show packed with sharp political commentary and cultural analysis.

Hour 1: Out with the cliché of the “Florida Man” headline and in with a new local twist—“Minnesota Woman.” Mitch explores recent Minnesota stories that highlight cultural contradictions, media framing, and the way narratives are shaped to influence public perception.

Hour 2:What’s in a word? The discussion turns to the term “fascist”—how it’s used in modern political rhetoric, who is really exhibiting authoritarian behavior, and why language matters in today’s political debate. The hour also takes on protest culture in Minnesota, political labeling, and the origins of the phrase “Minnesota Woman.”

A fast-moving episode that challenges conventional talking points and digs into how words, labels, and narratives are weaponized in politics.

Northern Alliance Radio Network Guest host Mitch Berg fills in for Brad Carlson for a two-hour show packed with sharp political commentary and cultural analysis.
Hour 1: Out with the clich&eacute; of the &ldquo;Florida Man&rdquo; headline and in with a new local twist&mdash;&ldquo;Minnesota Woman.&rdquo; Mitch explores recent Minnesota stories that highlight cultural contradictions, media framing, and the way narratives are shaped to influence public perception.
Hour 2: What&rsquo;s in a word? The discussion turns to the term &ldquo;fascist&rdquo;&mdash;how it&rsquo;s used in modern political rhetoric, who is really exhibiting authoritarian behavior, and why language matters in today&rsquo;s political debate. The hour also takes on protest culture in Minnesota, political labeling, and the origins of the phrase &ldquo;Minnesota Woman.&rdquo;
A fast-moving episode that challenges conventional talking points and digs into how words, labels, and narratives are weaponized in politics.

02-08-26 GUEST HOST MITCH BERG Hour 2: What’s In A Word?

02-08-26 GUEST HOST MITCH BERG Hour 1: Out: “Florida Man”. In: “Minnesota Woman”. 

This week on the Northern Alliance, Brad Carlson takes on some of the biggest headlines shaping the national conversation. Brad breaks down the role and responsibilities of ICE and Border Patrol, cutting through the noise to explain what these agencies actually do—and why their work matters. He also weighs in on Chris Madel’s decision to drop out of the Minnesota governor’s race and what it means for the political landscape moving forward.

Plus, special guest Phil joins the show for a deep dive into tariffs, unpacking how President Trump’s tariff policies work, who really pays the price, and what the long-term implications could be for American consumers and the economy.

This week on the Northern Alliance, Brad Carlson takes on some of the biggest headlines shaping the national conversation. Brad breaks down the role and responsibilities of ICE and Border Patrol, cutting through the noise to explain what these agencies actually do&mdash;and why their work matters. He also weighs in on Chris Madel&rsquo;s decision to drop out of the Minnesota governor&rsquo;s race and what it means for the political landscape moving forward.
Plus, special guest Phil joins the show for a deep dive into tariffs, unpacking how President Trump&rsquo;s tariff policies work, who really pays the price, and what the long-term implications could be for American consumers and the economy.

02-01-26 Hour 2: Would Alex Pretti be alive if local law enforcement was allowed to assist ICE?: Dr Phil Magness talks tariffs. 

02-01-26 Hour 1: Chris Madel drops his bid for MN governor; A necessary recalibration of the ICE operations in MN.

01-25-26 Hour 2: The aftermath of anti-ICE agitators storming a St Paul church; MNGOP happenings in the 2026 midterm campaigns. 

01-25-26 Hour 1: The aftermath of Mpls citizen (and legal gun owner) Alex Pretti being killed by CBP agents. 

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