Politics Friday

by Minnesota Public Radio
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Weekly updates from Brian Bakst and the Minnesota Public Radio newsroom staff covering politics in Minnesota.

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Recent Episodes
  • Politics Friday: Digging into the one-day special session
    Jun 13, 2025 – 00:19:56
  • Politics Friday: Lawmakers slog toward budget conclusion as special session is set
    Jun 5, 2025 – 00:50:19
  • Politics Friday: Walz weighs in as state lawmakers head into overtime
    May 22, 2025 – 01:00:01
  • Politics Friday: Is the Legislature on the doorstep of a special session?
    May 15, 2025 – 00:39:17
  • Politics Friday: Incomplete grade as lawmakers hammer out school aid deal
    May 8, 2025 – 00:50:07
  • Politics Friday: Slow so far, a big phase of Minnesota's marijuana market launch nears
    May 1, 2025 – 00:55:02
  • Politics Friday: Washington is top of mind for a pair of Minnesota's top leaders
    Apr 24, 2025 – 00:57:38
  • Politics Friday Special: Digging into Minnesota‘s political history
    Apr 17, 2025 – 00:52:02
  • Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?
    Apr 11, 2025 – 00:50:21
  • Politics Friday: Budget begins to take shape as leaders huddle
    Apr 4, 2025 – 00:50:00
  • The Legislature gears up for the big budget push. How will it go?
    Mar 28, 2025 – 00:50:28
  • Politics Friday: What will Minnesota lawmakers do to fight fraud?
    Mar 21, 2025 – 00:50:16
  • Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears
    Mar 13, 2025 – 00:49:34
  • Politics Friday: Moves in Washington hover over state budget outlook
    Mar 6, 2025 – 00:49:33
  • Politics Friday: Newly elected lawmakers reflect on their first legislative session
    Feb 28, 2025 – 00:49:35
  • Politics Friday: Crime, public safety measures drive debates at the Capitol
    Feb 21, 2025 – 00:50:36
  • Politics Friday: As a Minnesota senator bows out, a GOP lawmaker leans into party agenda
    Feb 14, 2025 – 00:52:34
  • Politics Friday: Blur of action in Washington, back to action in St. Paul
    Feb 6, 2025 – 00:49:51
  • Politics Friday: Democrats seek a new leader with Minnesota’s DFL party chair
    Jan 31, 2025 – 00:50:39
  • Politics Friday: As state high court pulled into Minnesota House dispute, what’s on the line?
    Jan 23, 2025 – 00:51:18
  • Politics Friday: The 2025 Legislature is off to a bumpy start
    Jan 17, 2025 – 01:11:26
  • As Legislature prepares for new session, rifts between parties show a partisan divide
    Jan 10, 2025 – 00:49:35
  • Gov. Tim Walz reflects on Democrats’ shortcomings, return to Minnesota as political ground shifts
    Dec 13, 2024 – 00:27:30
  • Politics Friday: Trump’s path to the White House began at the Iowa Caucuses
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:49:28
  • Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:49:48
  • Politics Friday: Minnesota campaigns, parties gear up for Election Day
    Nov 1, 2024 – 00:49:24
  • Politics Friday: The race to lead the Minnesota Legislature
    Oct 25, 2024 – 00:50:31
  • Politics Friday: The 2024 election will determine who presides in Minnesota courtrooms, remember there are judges on your ballot
    Oct 18, 2024 – 00:49:59
  • Battle to shore up bases remains as Election Day nears
    Oct 11, 2024 – 00:44:41
  • Politics Friday: Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District debate
    Oct 4, 2024 – 00:52:16
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    Great source of local news
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    Informative
    It's incredibly informative. And balanced.
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    Informative
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