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Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are closing in on their nominations. Coming up Friday at noon, MPR News host Brian Bakst talks to DFL Party Chair Ken Martin and Republican Party Chair David Hann about their party’s likely presidential nominees, and what that matchup may mean in Minnesota.

Later, MPR News correspondent Catharine Richert reflects on the first 

 live event in Woodbury. Talking Sense is an initiative, in collaboration with Braver Angels, that aims to help people have difficult political conversations better. It’s made up of 

, stories that examine our political differences and live in-person events where folks can see the techniques in action.

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MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with Republican Party Chair David Hann and DFL Chair Ken Martin about this year’s election. The party chairs will break down this week’s precinct caucuses and highlight next week’s Super Tuesday presidential primary.

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with Republican Party Chair David Hann and DFL Chair Ken Martin.



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Politics Friday: Minnesota’s major political party chairs on presidential primaries and the 2024 election season

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