11/2007

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:12:56 -0600

What former Viking was a George McGovern supporter in 1972? We'll answer that question and ask a new one. Plus we have some fun with a viewer call about our last program.

The Political Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:11:48 -0600

Budget forecast ... Mark Ritchie ... the MnDOT audit ... plenty to talk about this week. So we've invited a group of former lawmakers. Democrats Ember Reichgott Junge and Jane Ranum sit on the couch with Republicans Fritz Knaak and Phil Krinkie.

"More Frozen Memories"

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:09:29 -0600

This is the latest of Ross Bernstein's FORTY books about Minnesota sports history. Actually it's an updated version of one of the first books that Ross ever wrote. The subject? A century of Minnesota hockey history.

Live Music by Michael Monroe

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:08:12 -0600

What's an eco-folkie? Tune in and find out as Minnesotan Michael Monroe demonstrates his unusual style of music and talks about his new CD.

Legislative Auditor James Nobles

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:07:05 -0600

Nobles joins us live to talk about his completed investigation of Sonia Morphew Pitt and his upcoming audit of Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.

Should Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Resign?

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:05:07 -0600

We hear two different answers as Republican Party Chair Ron Carey is joined live by DFL Party Chair Brian Melendez. By the way, we want you to know that invited Mark Ritchie to join us as well but he declined our invitation for either a live or taped interview.

The Budget Shortfall

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:03:30 -0600

The new numbers came out Friday and they will cast a shadow over this year's legislative spending. Our Mary Lahammer scrambled to get the full story.

A David Gillette Monologue

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:02:38 -0600

Our resident cartoonist has a bunch of great ideas that he would like to share. For free.

Almanac - November 30, 2007

tptadmin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:01:25 -0600

AFSCME Endorses Bonoff and Tinklenberg

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:10:14 -0600

Just like it's created some buzz for Al Franken, a big union endorsement should help these congressional candidates. Here's the press release:

AFSCME endorses Bonoff and Tinklenberg for Congress

Terri Bonoff and El Tinklenberg were endorsed for Congress today by AFSCME Council 5, one of Minnesota’s largest and most politically active unions. State Sen. Terri Bonoff (SD 43) is running for DFL endorsement for the 3rd Congressional District seat being left open by U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad’s decision to not run for reelection. El Tinklenberg is seeking DFL endorsement for the 6th Congressional District seat to challenge right-wing extremist and first-term Republican Michele Bachmann in the 2008 general election.

AFSCME Council 5 recommended endorsing Bonoff and Tinklenberg because AFSCME members thought they were the strongest pro-working family candidates for the seats. David Cohoes, chair of AFSCME Council 5’s West Metro PEOPLE district and an assistant public defender for Hennepin County, said “Terri Bonoff is our best chance to elect a pro-working families congressperson who will help solve our nation’s heath care crisis.”

Marcia Provost, chair of AFSCME Council 5’s Central PEOPLE district and a financial aid worker at St. Cloud Tech, said “El Tinklenberg worked well with frontline state employees when he was Commissioner of the Department of Transportation. In Congress, he will be an effective champion for transportation funding for Minnesota – unlike Michele Bachmann who has blindly followed Bush’s policies that have hurt out state.”

“AFSCME intends to jump into these races with both feet – just like we have done successfully in other races,” said Mike Buesing, president of AFSCME Council 5 and a road design technician for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “AFSCME is fully committed to electing more pro-working families members of Congress, like Terri Bonoff and El Tinklenberg.”

In the 3rd Congressional District contest, AFSCME also screened DFL candidates Jim Hovland and Ashwin Madia. Republican candidate Erik Paulsen did not respond to invitations to screen with AFSCME.

In the 6th Congressional District contest, AFSCME also screened DFL candidate Bob Olson and Independence Party candidate John Brockberg. Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann did not respond to invitations to screen with AFSCME.

Just like it's created some buzz for Al Franken, a big union endorsement should help these congressional candidates. Here's the press release: