The Sunday Take
The Sunday Take
Blois welcomes in guests and contributors to talk about the week’s most pivotal and impactful current events…along with the political scene and all things relevant + newsworthy affecting our listeners’ lives.Social links:
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Scrounging Through the Political Division
On this week's edition, Blois takes some time to discuss where the State Legislature stands as it heads into the final week of the 2024 session. Then, he welcomes Minneapolis Ward 4 councilwoman LaTrisha Vetaw on the program to talk about the current trend of the city's council.
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Making the Push to Finish 1st in the 2nd
In the spotlight of the 2024 election cycle, Minnesota's 2nd Congressional district is a race many around the country are watching. This week, Blois tunes in to the effort Angie Craig is using to keep her seat. Our host speaks with two of the men striving to be the Congresswoman's Republican oppo…
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A Stalemate Due to the Most Unlikely of Sources
An arrest in northwestern Minnesota could have huge ripple effects across the Legislature. Blois welcomes TPT political reporter Mary Lahammer back on the show to discuss the impact of State Senator Nicole Mitchell's arrest with 3 weeks left in the 2024 session. Then, our host looks into some of …
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A Closer Look at Local Effects of the Israel-Hamas War
During this episode of the program, Blois looks into the current conflict in the Middle East. Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, explains how this war is effecting Jewish people locally. Former State Senator Paul Anderson tells u…
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Running It Up the Election Poll
As the State Legislature heads toward the home stretch of their 2024 session, Blois takes a peek into the future. KSTP-TV political reporter and WCCO guest host Tom Hauser dives in to discuss the poll numbers in the national elections and the issues that lawmakers will consider.
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Moving Through the Different Lanes of Transportation Topics
On this week's edtion of the program, Blois looks at how transportation is being handled across the state. Representatives Brad Tabke and Jon Koznick join the show to discuss a few topics, including the balance of Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota projects, MNDOT's priorities, transit safety, and …
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Minnesota's Financial Place on the Global Stage
On this holiday edition of the program, Blois expands his reach to more of a worldwide theme. He takes some time to dig into the state's strength of economic competitiveness domestically and globally. Peter Carter, Executive VP of External Affairs at Delta Airlines, discusses the impact that the …
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Weed-ing Out All of the Issues
This week, Blois revisits the ever-evolving Cannabis law. Stinson LLP Director of Government Relations Will Blauvelt and Nathan Young, cannabis policy lead for the MN Black Chamber of Commerce are his guests as the legislature continues to fine tune the law.
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The Clock is Ticking for Potential State Policies
It's Deadline Week at the State Capitol, and that has Blois' attention for this week's show. He dives into the policies both the House and Senate are looking to push through by the end of the workweek. Rep. Zach Stephenson, Chair of the MN House Commerce Committee, explains the process (and pressu…
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The Stagnant Emotions of Washington Politics
Coming off of this week's State of the Union address, Blois offers his thoughts on how politics in Washington have become so divisive (and look to get more bitter during this Presidential election cycle). Congressman Tom Emmer joins the show with his two cents. Plus, our host has an opinion on De…
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