Political Pitchforks

10/18/25 With Susan and Jeremy

12/06/25 Guest Mike Newcome

In this hard-hitting episode of Political Pitchforks, hosts Susan and Jeremy are joined by guest Elliot, who is currently running for Minnesota State Auditor. Together, they dive deep into the recent Somali-related fraud cases shaking Minnesota and discuss what these scandals reveal about oversight, accountability, and the gaps in the state’s financial safeguards.

Elliot breaks down his campaign for Auditor, outlining why he believes the office needs stronger leadership and a renewed commitment to transparency. The conversation expands into the core responsibilities of the Auditor’s role, what Minnesotans should expect from the position, and why trust in that office matters more than ever.

The hosts and Elliot also talk candidly about their concerns with the current Auditor, including past controversies and her DWI incident, and how those issues reflect on the office as a whole. Elliot lays out the reforms, priorities, and ethical standards he intends to bring if elected — offering listeners a clear vision of how he would do things differently.

Engaging, direct, and informative, this episode shines a bright light on Minnesota’s oversight challenges and the future of the Auditor’s office. Tune in for a conversation that blends policy, accountability, and political clarity — only on Political Pitchforks.

In this hard-hitting episode of Political Pitchforks, hosts Susan and Jeremy are joined by guest Elliot, who is currently running for Minnesota State Auditor. Together, they dive deep into the recent Somali-related fraud cases shaking Minnesota and discuss what these scandals reveal about oversight, accountability, and the gaps in the state&rsquo;s financial safeguards.
Elliot breaks down his campaign for Auditor, outlining why he believes the office needs stronger leadership and a renewed commitment to transparency. The conversation expands into the core responsibilities of the Auditor&rsquo;s role, what Minnesotans should expect from the position, and why trust in that office matters more than ever.
The hosts and Elliot also talk candidly about their concerns with the current Auditor, including past controversies and her DWI incident, and how those issues reflect on the office as a whole. Elliot lays out the reforms, priorities, and ethical standards he intends to bring if elected &mdash; offering listeners a clear vision of how he would do things differently.
Engaging, direct, and informative, this episode shines a bright light on Minnesota&rsquo;s oversight challenges and the future of the Auditor&rsquo;s office. Tune in for a conversation that blends policy, accountability, and political clarity &mdash; only on Political Pitchforks.

11/29/25 With Guest Elliott Engen

On this episode of Political Pitchforks, Susan and Jeremy sit down with writer David from HotAir.com to dig into his latest articles and the strong reactions they often spark. The conversation expands into local community issues, including concerns and allegations surrounding fraud within parts of the Somali community and questions about whether Minnesota tax dollars could be indirectly fueling conflicts abroad. The hosts also turn inward as Jeremy discusses his decision to run for a Minnesota Senate seat, offering listeners an inside look at what drove him to take the leap into state politics.

Insightful, candid, and always unfiltered—Political Pitchforks brings local voices and tough questions to AM1280.

On this episode of Political Pitchforks, Susan and Jeremy sit down with writer David from HotAir.com to dig into his latest articles and the strong reactions they often spark. The conversation expands into local community issues, including concerns and allegations surrounding fraud within parts of the Somali community and questions about whether Minnesota tax dollars could be indirectly fueling conflicts abroad. The hosts also turn inward as Jeremy discusses his decision to run for a Minnesota Senate seat, offering listeners an inside look at what drove him to take the leap into state politics.
Insightful, candid, and always unfiltered&mdash;Political Pitchforks brings local voices and tough questions to AM1280.

10/18/25 With Susan and Jeremy

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