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Politics Friday

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Politics Friday
MPR News

On Fridays, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst discusses Minnesota politics — the latest from the legislature, election news and more. Join us Fridays at noon for interviews with lawmakers, candidates and political experts, including the MPR News politics reporting team.

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The Trump campaign embraces Jan. 6 rioters with money and pardon promises

The Trump campaign embraces Jan. 6 rioters with money and pardon promises

Three years after supporters of Donald Trump violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the future of the criminal cases against the rioters may hinge on the presidential election.
by Tom Dreisbach and Noah Caldwell

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Politics Friday won’t be the same: Longtime MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy to retire

Politics Friday won’t be the same: Longtime MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy to retire

Mike Mulcahy is retiring after nearly four decades covering news and politics in Minnesota for radio and TV. His last day at MPR News is Friday, Sept. 29.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Politics Friday: A conversation with George Latimer, St. Paul’s longest-serving mayor

Politics Friday: A conversation with George Latimer, St. Paul’s longest-serving mayor

On a special edition of Politics Friday, retired MPR News host Gary Eichten interviews the former mayor of St. Paul, George Latimer.
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: A pair of first-term senators reflect on their first session, and the debate over legal marijuana

Politics Friday: A pair of first-term senators reflect on their first session, and the debate over legal marijuana

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks to Sen. Zaynab Mohamed, DFL-Minneapolis, and Sen. Clare Oumou Verbeten, DFL-St. Paul. Later, a conversation with Rep. Nolan West, R-Blaine, and Sen. Jordan Rasmusson, R- Fergus Falls.  
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Leaders of the Minnesota House on the work that remains to be done

Politics Friday: Leaders of the Minnesota House on the work that remains to be done

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks to the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park and House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring. 
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Senate leaders reflect on remaining work before the adjournment deadline

Politics Friday: Senate leaders reflect on remaining work before the adjournment deadline

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks to the top leaders in the Minnesota Senate: Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, and Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks. 
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: How to pay for roads, bridges and transit

Politics Friday: How to pay for roads, bridges and transit

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with two lawmakers about the transportation budget bill and the plan to pay for roads, bridges and transit across the state. Later in the hour: an update on the latest marijuana bill.
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: A divided Legislature and the work to craft a new state budget

Politics Friday: A divided Legislature and the work to craft a new state budget

MPR News guest host Brian Bakst talks to key DFL lawmakers working on a new two-year state budget and a GOP lawmaker concerned about the pace of spending. 
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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