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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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Politics Friday: A Minnesota lawmaker with focus on fraud tries to weave through GOP governor field

Politics Friday: A Minnesota lawmaker with focus on fraud tries to weave through GOP governor field

MPR News host Brian Bakst speaks with Republican candidate for governor Kristin Robbins, a state representative from Maple Grove. Then, a conversation on the plan to close the Stillwater prison. 
by Matthew Alvarez and Brian Bakst

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Politics Friday: Walz sounds off on new book, 3rd term bid and a rift with Republicans

Politics Friday: Walz sounds off on new book, 3rd term bid and a rift with Republicans

Gov. Tim Walz is seeking a third term as Minnesota’s governor. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst interviews Walz about his reelection campaign and challenges he’s confronting in the current term.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Will a special session work without prior deal? House leaders assess possibility

Politics Friday: Will a special session work without prior deal? House leaders assess possibility

The first joint interview with Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth and new DFL House Leader Zack Stephenson covers special session discussions, long-term challenges and their working relationship. Then, a just-published book examines the legacy of Martin Sabo.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday special: Walz, Demuth, Flanagan remember Rep. Melissa Hortman

Politics Friday special: Walz, Demuth, Flanagan remember Rep. Melissa Hortman

Minnesotans are mourning and remembering the life of Rep. Melissa Hortman. MPR News hosts Nina Moini and Brian Bakst walk us through a series of interviews with some of Minnesota’s top political leaders.
by Brian Bakst, Nina Moini, Jeff Jones and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Digging into the one-day special session

Politics Friday: Digging into the one-day special session

The Minnesota Legislature’s work is done for now. On this special podcast edition of Politics Friday, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and reporter Ellie Roth recap a less-than-24-hours special session.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Lawmakers slog toward budget conclusion as special session is set

Politics Friday: Lawmakers slog toward budget conclusion as special session is set

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with House leaders about the work on a tardy state budget and what could happen if it’s not finished soon. Plus, a look at the return-to-office for many state employees.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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