Are Minnesota's elections really as "secure" as Steve Simon would have us believe?

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Harvard is capping the number of A grades students can receive, an illegal immigrant was deported after driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.364, and school choice was finally added to the Minnesota GOP platform (and it’s an older concept than you might think). Bill Walsh joins the show to walk us through the state’s voting system and point out some concerning vulnerabilities.

QOTW: What’s the highest BAC you’ve heard of?

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A convicted murderer walks away with $4.5 MILLION from taxpayers...

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What was in the Feds’ latest Minnesota fraud update (and does it validate Nick Shirley)? What do Minnesotans think of the state of the state as we head into midterm elections? And why is the Minneapolis Public School district building a brand-new $105 million school while facing a $50 million deficit? We unpack it all this week. On the back half, David Zimmer shares a jaw-dropping story of the multiple levels of government failure that led to a murderer walking free and now, inexplicably, receiving $4.5 million from the state.

QOTW: What did you do to honor Memorial Day?

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A behind-the-scenes look at how Minnesota's legislative session finished

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Join us as we unpack the biggest wins and losses of the newly wrapped 2025-26 Minnesota legislative session with special guest Bill Walsh (QOTD: Will you go surfing on the Rum River?). Later, Rep. Harry Niska gives us a look at how the session unfolded (and ended) from the inside, from shouting matches on the House floor to attacking the culture of fraud in our state government.

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Debunking the myths about mining "in the Boundary Waters"...

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Minnesota’s hard-fought Office of Inspector General bill is headed to Governor Walz’s desk (which means DFL legislators are rebranding themselves as anti-fraud), legacy media outlets are asking for $500,000 in taxpayer dollars, and crime is going down in Minnesota everywhere but Hennepin County. On the back half, we get the inside story from Congressman Pete Stauber of his pro-mining wins in DC.

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Is Minnesota approaching doomsday like the DFL claims?!

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Amy Klobuchar announced her anti-fraud plan, DFL senators are predicting doomsday scenarios if we end the “temporary” COVID rules expanding taxpayer-funded healthcare, and Keith Ellison is getting sued by the Department of Justice for trying to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. On the back half, we talk with retired judge Eric Lipman about his fight to reform Minnesota’s utility system (and get us ratepayers a better deal).

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Is Walz more focused on Minnesota or his national brand?

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Fresh off a book deal and PAC launch, Governor Walz joined Jimmy Kimmel to downplay the fraud scandal and rip President Trump (what else is new?), which warrants an edition of STOP THE TAPE. The Minneapolis Public School district is facing a self-inflicted $75 million budget deficit and somehow, the story keeps getting more absurd. Finally, House DFLers are trying to stop cities from flying the old Minnesota flag. Will they succeed? On the back half, Matt Dean breaks down the Hennepin County Medical Center’s budget crisis and what should be done.
QOTD: What should the state flag be? Old, new, or something else?

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00:00 - Welcome back!
00:44 - Question of the Week: what should we do with the MN state flag??
01:24 - Walz makes an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Show
02:56 - STOP THE TAPE: Walz's Late Night Lies
12:11 - Jimmy Kimmel's latest disgusting comments...
16:17 - Minneapolis Public School's budget DISASTER gets even worse
24:23 - House DFLers want to punish cities flying the old state flag
29:41 - Healthcare policy fellow Matt Dean joins the show!
57:26 - Hearing from you!
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Is Walz trying to be Bernie 2.0?!

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Governor Walz flew to Spain to address an international conference of “progressives” (socialists). Is he trying to be the next Bernie Sanders? Good news back home, as U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber secures a major victory and brings Minnesota one step closer to critical mineral mining (which no, will not destroy — or even touch — the Boundary Waters). And lastly, Hennepin and Ramsey county officials are setting a dangerous precedent by breaking protocol and going after federal ICE agents in local courts for their roles in Operation Metro Surge. On the back half, Bill Walsh shares brand-new polling testing whether Minnesotans are proud to be American, 250 years on.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:27 - Walz is in Spain....with and without the 'S'
04:07 - Stop the Tape: The "Guy who isn't the VP"
06:58 - Authoritarian calls the kettle black
15:32 - Stauber and Minnesota's MASSIVE mining win!
20:50 - Mary Moriarty tries to go after ICE agents
26:55 - EXCLUSIVE POLLING with Bill Walsh
49:19 - Hearing from you all!

We stop the tape on the DFL's wealth tax, Ellison's donor fraud, and the MPLS City Council chaos!

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Welcome back! This week on the American Experiment Podcast…

A Minneapolis legislator is pushing hard for a so-called “wealth tax,” which warrants a STOP THE TAPE with Bill Walsh. One of Keith Ellison’s campaign donors just pled guilty to fraud. And the Minneapolis City Council is devolving into catfights over gay bathhouses, legalizing drug paraphernalia, and other issues crucial to the city’s precarious future! On the back half, get an update from UMLC’s Rachel Paulose on the legal efforts to take down the monstrous 2024 omnibus bill (which included Paid Family Leave).

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
00:40 - "Where would you flee to??"
01:48 - STOP THE TAPE with Bill Walsh
02:28 - Rep Gomez's wealth tax
05:42 - The classic "bash the rich"
08:43 - More tax is suppose to make life more affordable?!
12:32 - The DFL's plan to tax you more!
15:35 - THIS is what is wrong with the Capitol
22:31 - An update on Ellison and the MN Fraud SCANDAL
24:44 - Man flees the country with $11 million of YOUR tax dollars
26:50 - The Real Housewives of the MPLS City Council!
28:24 - Minneapolis Leftist on Leftist fight!
31:36 - City Council focused on....adult bath houses?!
35:00 - City Council provides MUST See TV....
38:18 - Rachel Paulose joins the show!

💭Did Walz improve Minnesota schools as Governor, or only make them worse? Comment below💭

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Minnesota’s boasting a record-high graduation rate, but there’s more to this story than meets the eye, so Bill Walsh joins the show to shed light on Walz's talking point (ft. STOP THE TAPE!). A convicted fraudster is sharing a crucial conversation she had with Keith Ellison that may shed light on what our Attorney General knew (and when). Finally, Minnesota’s unemployment rate is up — is Pres. Trump to blame? On the back half, hear how Rep. Ron Kresha is fighting to restore excellence to Minnesota’s education system through school choice.

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00:00 - Welcome back!
01:28 - Question of the week: Has Gov Walz leadership made MN schools better or worse?!
02:03 - Bill Walsh joins the show!
02:29 - STOP THE TAPE: Walz's graduation rate talking point, but is it a good thing?!
04:08 - The test scores tell a different story...
06:40 - Minnesota students are NOT prepared for their next step
08:53 - A preemptive Stop the Tape!
10:01 - New SHOCKING details from fraudster on their meeting with Ellison...
15:58 - Minnesota's unemployment rate higher than national average!
20:15 - Rep. Ron Kresha joins the show!
43:03 - Hearing from you!
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Attorney General Keith Ellison is scrambling to return donations he received from fraudsters...

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This week, we discuss whether Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison lied to Congress about his connection to the Feeding Our Future fraudsters, the snail-like pace of the Minnesota legislature this session (and is it a good or bad thing?), and the absurd highlights from last weekend’s “No Kings” rally. On the back half, we welcome to the show U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy from Montana — a former Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, Minnesota native, and our 2026 Annual Dinner Gala Speaker!
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00:00 - Welcome back!
00:38 - The "No Kings" day breakdown
03:15 - Ellison RETURNS donations made by fraudsters
07:55 - Sen. Hawley grills Keith Ellison
09:37 - Did Ellison lie to Congress?
11:36 - The stalemate at the Capitol
14:54 - Dems SHUT DOWN effort to lower tab fees
17:40 - Will anything get done in session?
19:05 - The "No Kings" Protest breakdown
20:25 - Lame-duck Governor yells into microphone
23:29 - Amy Klobuchar also makes an appearance...
25:30 - The CRAZIES came out too!
29:00 - One big takeaway from the rally...
31:39 - Senator Tim Sheehy joins the show!
37:15 - Sen. Sheehy on the DISASTROUS Biden Afghanistan pull out
40:49 - Thoughts on President Trump's military action in Iran
47:17 - Will there be a deal to fund ICE soon?
52:23 - Should we end the filibuster?
58:17 - Sen. Sheehy on Minnesota's chaos
01:03:05 - Come see Sen. Sheehy at American Experiment's Annual Dinner Gala!
01:03:47 - Hearing from you all!
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Governor Walz's new budget backtracks on his past ideas??

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Welcome back! This week on the American Experiment Podcast…

This week we’re breaking down Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal, the truth behind Steve Simon’s voter registration claims, and a new lawsuit challenging Paid Family Leave. On the back half, we talk with Catrin Wigfall about two education initiatives that could help turn our schools around.

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00:00 - Welcome back!
01:09 - We respond to the allegations...
02:43 - Walz's supplemental budget proposal
09:43 - Steve Simon's voter registration lies
16:13 - NEW lawsuit challenging Paid Family Medial Leave
19:19 - Catrin Wigfall joins the show!
45:51 - See you next week!
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Minnesota has its own AOC wannabe...

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Welcome back! This week on the American Experiment Podcast…

Bill Walsh takes the reins while Grace and Kathryn are off on special assignment, with Isaac making an appearance on the producer cam.

The episode kicks off with a bill passed in the Minnesota Senate that would spend $40 million on rent assistance. The catch? Illegal immigrants would also be eligible for the program.

Then Bill breaks down Minnesota’s very own AOC wannabe, Erin Maye Quade, from the heated rhetoric to the Trump hatred, and the DFL’s broader strategy to shift attention away from their failures in Minnesota and toward Donald Trump heading into 2026.

Next, a new DFL representative says she wants to “raise revenue” to fund the things “we all deem worthy” which, of course, means raising your taxes to pay for things like $40 million in rent assistance for illegal immigrants.

On the back half of the episode, Grace and Kathryn sit down with Senator Andrew Mathews to discuss our latest energy campaign: “Nuke the Mandate, Free the Nukes!”

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00:00 - Welcome back!
00:33 - Senate passes a bill spending $40 million on rent assistance
02:17 - Who came to testify for this?
08:22 - Will this strategy work in 2026?
10:29 - Erin Maye Quade is quite upset...
12:17 - Is EMQ Minnesota's AOC wannabe?!
15:42 - DFL Rep wants to "raise revenue" (i.e. your taxes)
19:15 - Sen. Andrew Matthews joins the show!
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We unmask where all the fraud in Minnesota started...

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Welcome back! This week on the American Experiment Podcast… 

This week, Kathryn and Bill kick things off with the DFL’s new proposal to tax ICE agents who worked in Minnesota. One Republican asked whether that tax would also apply to paid protesters, something the DFL didn’t seem to appreciate, despite their well-known love of higher taxes.

Next, after years of Governor Walz taking advantage of earmarks that sent hundreds of millions of dollars to friendly nonprofits, he now says he wants to end the practice. A good decision, or a day late and a couple hundred million short?

Thanks to this system, billions have been lost to fraud in Minnesota over the years. We open up the vault to show you the exact moment it all began.

Then, Bill and Kathryn break down some of the craziness at the Capitol—including a DFL representative suggesting we should study the benefits of shoplifting.

On the back half of the episode, Grace joins Bill and Kathryn to break down the brand-new results from the latest Thinking Minnesota Poll, including what Minnesotans really think about Operation Metro Surge.

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00:00 - Coming up on today's episode...
00:36 - Welcome Back!
01:16 - SHOCKING - DFL introduces another bill raising taxes
05:39 - Do the paid protesters get taxes too??
10:25 - After sending hundreds of millions to non profits, Walz opposes earmarks for nonprofits...
15:25 - The MOMENT the fraud began in Minnesota
19:46 - The Minnesota Promise Act: the same fraud a decade later
23:06 - Everything going on at the Capitol
25:30 - DFL Rep says paid leave program just means she can't "buy fancy shoes"
29:39 - DFL wants to "study the benefit of shoplifting"
32:33 - DHS refuses to show up to the fraud committee
35:41 - BREAKING: New MN Poll on Metro Surge
40:55 - Is Minnesota on the right or wrong track?
46:40 - The presence of ICE and whether MN law enforcement should cooperate
48:37 - What do Independents think?
53:41 - Has Walz helped deescalate the situation?
56:03 - The rise of political activism
59:54 - Bill's one big takeaway
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The Feds HALT Minnesota's medicaid payments until it can get its fraud problem figured out....

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Our hosts dig into why the Trump administration is halting $260 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Is it really about stopping fraud, or just “political retribution,” as Gov. Walz claims?

Later, they examine another unintended consequence of Minnesota’s fraud fallout: a state budget forecast that (at least at first glance) gives us a surplus, not a deficit. Finally, they question the governor’s latest “gun control” plan. (Why is it based on yet another tax? And shouldn’t we start by actually enforcing the firearm laws we already have?)

On the back half, they sit down with Hillsdale College professor David Azerrad for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of modern conservatism, what it means to be a true “American,” and why it’s our country’s spirit, not its dream, that makes us great. 

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We Stop The Tape on the DFL's absurd fixation on ICE and determination to allow protesting at public officials’ homes

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Welcome back! This week on the American Experiment Podcast… 

Just a few days into the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, the American Experiment Podcast team is so overwhelmed with content that we are bringing you a SPECIAL full-length STOP THE TAPE episode featuring Bill Walsh! Grace, Kathryn, and Bill tackle the DFL’s absurd fixation on ICE, plus the drama surrounding the anti-fraud Inspector General bill. They finish with a lightning found of legislative lunacy, from Rep. Leah Finke’s wild stance on access to “mature content” for minors to the DFL’s determination to allow protesting at public officials’ homes. Buckle up… It’s going to be a bumpy ride!

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00:00 - Coming up on today's episode...
00:29 - Welcome Back!
03:05 - The start of the 2026 session
06:05 - Sen. Erin Murphy wants you to know how she feels
15:18 - Boston man says ICE tried to kill him......TWICE!
21:24 - Middle school teacher, aka anti-ICE activist
26:22 - Rep. Walter Hudson's GREAT response
28:19 - Do NOT clap for the peanuts!!
34:20 - Rep. Jim Nash calling out DFL's hypocrisy
43:50 - Rep. Leigh Finke WANTS your kids to access "mature content"
48:06 - Bill wanting harsher sentence for repeat offenders using a gun struck down by DFL
49:40 - DFL opposes BAN on protesting at private homes
51:40 - $2.9 BILLION deficit coming down the pipe for Minnesotans
53:39 - Hearing from YOU!
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Governor Walz purposes a $10 million handout right on the heals of MASSIVE state fraud...

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Welcome back! This week on the American Experiment Podcast… 

Grace and Kathryn dig into Governor Walz’s $10 million “relief package” proposal to bail out businesses negatively impacted by the ICE surge. How can we trust this administration to hand out more money without losing it to fraud? Speaking of which, the Department of Human Services (a.k.a. fraud central) put out a fraud fact-checking website that strangely lacks any facts of its own...and be sure to check out www.MNFraudFiles.com!

Later, Bill Walsh gives a preview of Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session, which starts TODAY. Will the DFL pass an “assault weapons” ban? Why are Republicans pushing for “conformity” with the feds? And should the state try to avoid a bonding bill? 

Lastly, Grace and Kathryn get Rachel Paulose’s thoughts on the ICE force reduction, turmoil in the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s office, protecting fraud whistleblowers, and even the release of the Epstein files.

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00:00 - Coming up on today's episode...
00:36 - Welcome Back!
01:25 - Walz's $10 MILLION Anti-ICE relief package
05:02 - DHS's Fact-less "fact check" of MN Fraud
07:45 - Check out MNFraudFiles.com
08:20 - First Day of Legislation Preview with Bill Walsh
11:16 - MN's debts and spending
15:45 - New security at the Capitol
17:16 - Gun control on the table in 2026?!
19:00 - DFL's Anti-ICE priorities in St. Paul
22:13 - Office of Inspector General chances to pass in 26?
22:40 - Will MN Opt-IN to School Choice?!
26:19 - Rachel Paulose joins the show!
1:03:16 - Hearing from you!
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Minneapolis Yoga Karens throw HUGE meltdown, berating employees, caught on camera...

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Welcome back! This week on the American Experiment Podcast…

Grace and Kathryn break down the insane footage from inside a Minneapolis CorePower yoga studio, where a pack of wild Karens berated two employees over the company’s stance on ICE. (Yes, it’s as crazy as it sounds.)

Then, they investigate Minnesota’s new Paid Family Leave program, which Governor Walz loves to brag about but is already spending way more than was promised. (Remember, it’s only been open since January 1.)

Later, the girls examine a study showing more young people are earning college degrees than ever before… yet they have fewer skills and lower test scores? (If these posters from St. Cloud State University are any indication, it’s no wonder why…)

And finally, healthcare policy fellow Matt Dean joins the show to share some big news surrounding transgender procedures for children; he also explores why healthcare practitioners using their platform to attack ICE is so problematic.

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00:00 - Coming up on today's episode...
00:34 - Welcome Back!
01:16 - Super Bowl Recap with Producer Isaac
02:55 - Liberal attack each other at CorePower Yoga Studio
04:03 - STOP THE TAPE - Yoga Karens MELTDOWN
07:19 - Analyzing the entitlement of the self-centered
12:50 - Heather (a.k.a. "twinmom740") gets banned...
14:35 - The Paid Family Medical Leave Program is already BROKE
19:34 - BREAKING: College credentials and degrees don't equate smarts
23:21 - St. Cloud State University's clubs!
25:59 - The state of higher education in America
28:26 - Matt Dean joins the show!
29:17 - Children's MN reverses "gender-affirming care" policies
38:21 - The Problem with healthcare professionals attacking ICE
45:27 - More healthcare FRAUD on the horizon...
56:18 - Hearing from you!
57:18 - Coming up...see you next week!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

Grace and Kathryn sit down to catch you up on all the latest legal drama here in Minnesota. First, a judge orders the release of an illegal immigrant, and his 5-year-old son, after the man abandoned the child while fleeing from ICE. And, Keith Ellison suffers a loss in court as he attempts to block Operation Metro Surge.

After that, they dig into a story from the Star Tribune: an Ecuadorian family of illegal immigrants living in Minnesota decides to self-deport.

Next, Dr. Oz, Administrator of CMS, pays a visit to Minnesota—one of the most notorious fraud hubs in the country and home to more than $400 million in fraud. Be sure to visit our new site, MNFraudFiles.com, for the latest information and updates on Minnesota’s growing fraud scandal.

Finally, Renee Carlson from Minnesota Family Council joins the show to talk about defending women before the Supreme Court.

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00:00 - Coming up on today's episode...
00:31 - Welcome Back!
01:45 - Federal Judge orders release of 5 year old and illegal immigrant dad
04:10 - Don't fall for the propaganda...
05:13 - Keith Ellison LOSES in court trying to stop ICE
05:59 - More Habeas cases in January than ALL of 2025
08:35 - Ecuadorian family living in MN decides to SELF DEPORT
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17:02 - Dr. Oz pays notorious MN fraud site, a visit
20:53 - Could MN lose $2 BILLION in federal funding?!
23:46 - Check out MNFraudFiles.com
25:58 - Renee Carlson joins the show!

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This week, Grace and Kathryn kick things off with a chilling new update from the FBI on the protesters who stormed Cities Church in Minneapolis, and it’s even worse than what the videos showed.

Next, a shocking revelation: elected Democrat leaders here in Minnesota were actively involved in directing the anti-ICE chaos through group chats on the app Signal.

After that, stop us if you’ve heard this one before...the Minnesota Teachers’ Union is once again pushing radical political doctrine.

Finally, we welcome special guest, talk radio show host, and former congressman Jason Lewis to the show. He joins us to talk about how Minnesota can find its way back to the “good life."

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00:00 - Coming up...
00:30 - Welcome back!
02:03 - The Trump and Walz phone call
04:15 - The Cities Church Storming was WORSE than we thought...
07:18 - Elected Dems caught in Anti-ICE group chats
14:02 - "Put your bodies on the line" - Lt. Gov Flanagan
16:31 - Rep. Falconer brags about Anti-ICE Chaos
17:55 - MN Teachers' Union Pushes MORE Radical Politics
24:10 - Fmr. Congressman Jason Lewis joins the show!
49:53 - Hearing from you all!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

Grace and Kathryn break down the latest anti-ICE chaos from over the weekend, including protesters storming Cities Church in St. Paul in the middle of a service.

Next, they take on the left’s “young men are radically right-wing” narrative. Turns out men have largely stayed the same politically, while a new study shows young women moving sharply to the left.

Then, they turn to Minnesota’s education crisis. Test scores are at all-time lows, with nearly half of students unable to read or do math at grade level. How do we turn it around? Grace and Kathryn examine the future of educational freedom and school choice in Minnesota.

Finally, Bill Walsh joins the show to share never-before-seen Minnesota polling on affordability, taxes, and the financial outlook facing young Minnesotans.

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00:00 - On this episode...
01:49 - Radical Anti-ICE Protesters STORM Church
06:27 - Don Lemon Leads the Charge...
09:38 - Don Lemon: Church-goers are "Entitled" and white supremacists
11:06 - "That's who you're protecting" ICE Agent Sums Up Leftist LUNACY
13:27 - Young Women Radically Swinging Left
20:15 - The Future of Educational Freedom in Minnesota
24:02 - Bill Walsh Joins the Show!
29:18 - POLL: Minnesotan's income falling behind cost of living
31:29 - POLL: Minnesotans financial state vs a year ago
32:35 - POLL: 41% have "no room for error/stuggling" financially
34:53 - POLL: The financial outlook of young Minnesotans
35:16 - POLL: Biggest concerns being able to afford
40:56 - POLL: What MN Legislature should focus on
42:55 - POLL: How Minnesotans think deficit should be addressed
44:32 - POLL: Grading Minnesota schools
47:51 - The BIG Takeaway
49:28 - Hearing from YOU! 

Welcome Back to the American Experiment Podcast!

The year is already off to a fast and furious start, and today’s episode takes on one of the biggest misinformation campaigns hitting Minnesota right now: ICE.

Grace and Kathryn break down and debunk the fake news claims spreading through the media and activist circles, including the myths that ICE agents are “making Minnesota less safe,” that ICE “stormed a Minnesota school,” and that the recent anti-ICE protests are "organic and representative" of everyday Minnesotans.

Grace and Kathryn also give you some examples of the criminals (or neighbors as Walz and Co. like to say) ICE is scooping off the street, viewer discretion is advised.

Later in the show, Rep. Kristin Robbins joins the podcast to discuss her visit to the U.S. Capitol testifying before the US House Oversight Committee featuring some highlights you won't want to miss!

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
00:27 - A fast start to 2026
01:10 - Busting Fake News About ICE
02:03 - Myth #1 - ICE Agents are "making MN less safe"
03:30 - Galuak Michael Rotgai
04:14 - Aldrin Guerrero Munoz
07:32 - Aler Gomez Lucas
08:46 - Pao Choua Xiong
10:56 - Myth #2 - ICE "Stormed a MN School"
16:18 - Myth #3 - These ICE Protests are "organic and representative of Minnesotans"
22:08 - Anti-ICE Protesters "Training" Program
27:52 - Rep. Kristin Robbins Joins the Show!
30:41 - Robbins Opening Statement at the US Capitol
33:42 - Ayanna Pressley's Grandstanding Meltdown
38:36 - Rep. Robbin's back-and-forth with Congressman Gill
45:28 - Walz's Attack on the Fraud Committee
50:30 - The Upcoming Session
55:06 - Hearing from YOU!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! 

The Walz came tumbling down yesterday. Grace and Kathryn are joined by Bill to discuss Governor Walz’s decision not to run for reelection amid his $10 billion fraud mismanagement scandal. 

Then, a brand-new opportunity for fraudsters to steal your tax dollars just dropped. That’s right, the new paid family leave program officially launched in Minnesota at the start of the new year. 

After that, Grace and Kathryn break down the ballooning autism clinic scandal in Minnesota, which continues to get worse. 

Finally, Martha Njolomole joins the show to explain why Minnesota’s new law limiting foster care removals could end up harming children.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
00:32 - Walz Collapses under the Pressure of Fraud Scandal
06:27 - Walz: REPUBLICANS POUNCE!
13:16 - A hint at the Walz's future?
14:53 - Minnesota's new fraud frontier
19:26 - More fraud in MN autism clinics
25:15 - Martha Njolomole joins the show!
25:40 - The new foster care law that could hurt MN children
50:54 - Hearing from YOU!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! 

This week, it’s the Bill and Bill show. (Don’t worry, Grace and Kathryn will be back next week.) But in the meantime, you may have heard some CRAZY news coming out of Minnesota. 

Over the weekend, Nick Shirley’s video exposing Minnesota’s daycare fraud went viral, finally confirming what we’ve been reporting for years: Minnesota is at the center of a massive fraud epidemic. 

Bill Walsh sits down with Bill Glahn to break down everything you need to know, from where the fraud started to how it ballooned into a $10 BILLION scandal. Along the way, they even stop the tape to dig deeper into the details. 

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Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! 

Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! This week in lieu of our usual episode we bring you the shocking, must-watch Joe Thompson press conference. 

Lead federal prosecutor Joe Thompson held a 35-minute press conference late last week to discuss the scope of the fraud, and to announce six more indictments and a new FBI raid. Thompson and his team have been looking into 14 Medicaid programs run by the state Department of Human Services (DHS) that DHS has labeled as high risk. The U.S. Attorney reported that these 14 programs have paid out some $18 billion (with a “b”) since 2018. Thompson believes that “half or more” of that amount went to fraud.

Enjoy the episode and we will see you next time!

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Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! 

Grace and Kathryn break down the latest Minnesota news, including Governor Walz appointing a so-called “fraud czar” but is it a day late and a billion dollars short? 

They’re then joined by Bill Walsh, who Stops the Tape on Walz’s latest press conference. When asked to take responsibility for the fraud, Walz instead takes credit for planes running on time at MSP… 

After that, Grace and Kathryn dive into Minneapolis Public Schools’ shocking policy proposal: if layoffs are ever needed, white teachers would be laid off first, strictly because of the color of their skin. 

Then on the back half of the show, we feature an interview by American Experiment policy fellow David Zimmer with Judge John Tunheim, unpacking the conspiracies surrounding the Kennedy assassination. Judge Tunheim served as chair of the Assassination Records Review Board under President Clinton. The full interview can be found here. 

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00:00 - Welcome back!
02:59 - Walz appoints a "fraud czar"
04:36 - STOP THE TAPE on Gov. Walz's Press Conference
05:35 - Walz: I'm responsible for...the planes being on time...
08:56 - ...and most crime is committed by white men
12:36 - Walz's previous attempts to slow the fraud
17:06 - Minneapolis public school's RACIST policy
21:24 - Minnesota's foster care laws that could HURT children
28:00 - David Zimmer and Judge Tunheim

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

This week, Minnesota’s fraud epidemic continues to dominate the national news, with Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison at the center of the storm. Grace and Kathryn break down the connections linking them to the fraud they’re desperately trying to deny.

Next, you may have seen (or smelled) Minneapolis’ latest crisis: public defecation. The city council is pushing for more public bathrooms, but local businesses say these facilities often get used for everything except their intended purpose.

After that, Grace and Kathryn dive into recent ICE protests around the metro, exploring David Zimmer’s piece that exposes how these demonstrations are organized and well funded.

Finally, we welcome Ilan Wurman to the show! Ilan, a professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, discusses the upcoming Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
03:36 - Ellison and Omar take to left wing media to defend themselves
05:13 - Ilhan Omar's connections to Minnesota's fraud epidemic
08:42 - The Star Tribune tries to run cover for Walz's fraud
12:21 - Minneapolis plagued by public defecation
16:21 - The TRUTH behind the Minneapolis ICE protests
25:11 - Ilan Wurman joins the show!
26:27 - The birthright citizenship case heading to the Supreme Court!

Minnesota is back in the national spotlight, again, for all the wrong reasons. Even the national media is now saying what we at American Experiment have been saying for years: under Tim Walz, Minnesota has a fraud EPIDEMIC.

Grace and Kathryn kick things off by stopping the tape on Governor Walz’s embarrassing response after getting called out on NBC.

Next, the U.S. Department of Transportation gives Governor Walz an ultimatum: revoke the driver’s licenses issued to illegal immigrants or lose all federal highway funding, totaling $300 million!

Then (stop us if you’ve heard this one) ANOTHER fraudster pleads guilty in Minnesota.

Finally, American Experiment’s own Bill Glahn, who has been reporting on Minnesota’s fraud problem for years and who broke the footage of Keith Ellison pledging support for the Feeding Our Future fraudsters, joins the show!

You can find Bill Glahn's story and Keith Ellison on tape supporting the fraudsters here: https://www.americanexperiment.org/fe... 

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00:00 - Welcome Back
00:42 - The national media FINALLY realizes Minnesota's FRAUD epidemic
03:24 - Walz's EMBARASSING response to being called out by NBC
08:56 - Judge throws out "GUILT" verdict for Minnesota Fraudster
12:03 - Sean Duffey's ultimatum for Governor Walz
19:59 - Fraud Expert Bill Glahn joins the show!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

This week, Grace and Kathryn take a behind-the-scenes look at the breaking news of the week: Minnesota taxpayers have been funding terrorism abroad.

Then, because of that shocking discovery, President Trump decides to end Somalia’s TPS (Temporary Protected Status)....and Representative Ilhan Omar is NOT happy about it.

Next, ICE has been busy here in Minnesota, with recent raids in St. Paul and Northfield.

After that, Rachel Paulose is back! She joins Grace and Kathryn in the studio to discuss the shocking and abhorrent persecution of Christians across the globe, especially in Nigeria. She also clears up some common misconceptions and false narratives surrounding this crisis.

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00:00 - Welcome back!
00:32 - Turkey Pardons and Viking Woes
04:07 - American Experiment's Give to the Max Day Success - THANK YOU!
04:41 - Trump plans to revoke Somalia's TPS status
05:44 - Somali Terror Group's Largest Funder: Minnesotan Taxpayers
07:54 - Rep. Ilhan Omar's MELTDOWN over Trump's Somalia plans
13:05 - ICE Raids in St. Paul and Northfield 
18:05 - Changes in how immigration cases handled here in MN
20:57 - Rachel Paulose back on set!
21:19 - Christian persecution in Nigeria and around the globe
49:09 - Vote for the Golden Turkey!
49:41 - Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! 

This week Bill Walsh joins Grace and Kathryn to stop the tape on Governor Walz’s latest trip down to Texas. In an event with the Texas Tribune, Governor Walz claims, the old state flag was “racist”, and it doesn’t matter who’s “using the urinal next to you”.

After that, John Phelan joins the show to discuss the new paid family leave program that Governor Walz is touting, but is really hurting Minnesota businesses. 

Then, the three of them discuss Minnesota’s affordability problem, and what we can do to combat it!

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00:00 - Welcome back!

00:41 - Give to the Max Day!

02:15 - Upcoming American Experiment events!

03:10 - Walz visits Texas

18:19 - John Phelan joins the show!

42:50 - Hearing from you all!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! 

Today, Grace and Kathryn kick things off by discussing Minnesota’s explosive growth of SNAP benefits under Governor Walz (the largest increase of any state in the country since 2018.) 

Next, the Hennepin County Mental Health Center was cited for 90 (yes, 9-0!!) health violationsacross more than two dozen different statutes. 

After that, MNDOT’s latest attempt to gather public opinion and promote the Blue line involves…a dancing puppet and a robot?!? 

Then, Bill Walsh joins us to talk about this year’s four wild Golden Turkey nominations. Be sure to cast your vote here!

In the second half of the episode, we welcome a very special guest: Mitch Pearlstein, founder of American Experiment, who shares insights from his new book, Second Chance Hiring. 

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:52 - SNAP's Explosive Growth in MN under Walz
06:38 - 90 Health Violations at Hennepin County Center
09:44 - $2.6 Million on a dancing puppet and robot
15:08 - The 2025 Golden Turkey Nominees!
17:30 - New surfing hotspot: Anoka, MN?!
19:29 - $1 million of covid money spent on....bathroom renovations
21:23 - Walz's legal advice = Taxpayers bill
22:50 - The EMPTY Gold Line
27:12 - Mitch Pearlstein joins the show!
01:01:17 - Reading your comments!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

This week, Grace and Kathryn are celebrating our 100th episode!

To mark the occasion, they’re joined by Bill Walsh as they count down Minnesota’s Top 10 Fails since the very first episode, from plummeting reading scores to vice presidential debates gone wrong.

Then, a special guest joins the show: the one and only Jon Justice! Jon, Grace, and Kathryn break down what the upcoming Election Day results could mean for Minnesota and how they might shape the state’s future.

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Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

This week, Grace and Kathryn are back to dive into the latest Minnesota news, starting with Kristi Noem and ICE visiting Minneapolis.

Next, they break down some of the most common lies Democrats are spreading about the government shutdown.

Then, Walz now opposes the very policy he supported in Congress in 2010?? Here’s how he and others are misleading the public about Obamacare subsidies.

Finally, Jennifer Benson, our executive director of American Experiment North Dakota, joins the show!

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
00:35 - Sportsball talk
04:17 - Kristi Noem and ICE visit Minneapolis
09:38 - Democrat Lies about the shutdown
13:35 - Walz and the Obamacare subsidies 
18:31 - Jennifer Benson joins the show!
38:59 - Coming Up: OUR 100TH EPISODE!!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, producer Isaac fills in for Grace alongside Kathryn as they cover the latest news.

First, the “No Kings” protests took place this past weekend — but one key fact seemed to slip through the media coverage: the Communist Party USA was a sponsor of the event.

Next, Minnesota’s teachers’ union is upping its PAC contributions to fund politics at the expense of teachers.

After that, Bill Walsh joins us to Stop the Tape! Governor Walz sat down with KSTP to discuss his role in Minnesota’s rampant fraud, and we couldn’t resist breaking it down.

Finally, Grace and Kathryn sit down with the newest hire at our friends over at UMLC, Rachel Paulose!

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:32 - No Kings, sponsored by: the Communist Party
07:49 - MN Teacher's Union: less money to teachers, more to politics
12:23 - STOP THE TAPE: Walz's role in MN Fraud
23:22 - Rachel Paulose joins the show!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

This week, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Bill to stop the tape on Governor Walz’s wildest conspiracy theories yet!

First, Walz sits down with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (who just happens to be the Minnesota DFL’s biggest donor) as they swap WILD conspiracy theories about Trump.

Then, Walz touts his solutions to Minnesota’s current high housing, energy, and childcare prices (yes, unironically)…and we celebrate Columbus Day!

Finally, a very special guest joins Grace and Kathryn in studio: Speaker of the Minnesota House, Rep. Lisa Demuth. Speaker Demuth breaks down Walz’s mythical “special session” and what’s ahead in 2026.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
04:04 - Walz & his biggest donor!
08:38 - Walz on "chilling voting"
11:21 - Building a Ballroom = No more elections??
13:29 - "Solutions"
16:48 - Walz & Covid freedom??
26:33 - Speaker Demuth joins the show!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

This week, Grace and Kathryn break down the latest out of Minnesota: First, a new DHS study reveals that half of Minnesota’s immigrants are committing some form of fraud, a number that should shock every taxpayer.

Next, President Trump sues Minnesota over Title IX violations taking aim at the state’s policy allowing boys to compete in girls’ sports.

Then, Kathryn’s Culture Corner dives into an unexpected headline: conservative men winning big at....the Paris Fashion Show?

Finally, John Hinderaker joins the show to talk government shutdown politics and the despicable texts from Jay Jones that have Virginia voters talking.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:39 - SHOCKING DHS study
08:04 - Trump Admin SUES the state of Minnesota over Title IX violations
13:50 - Kathryn's Culture Corner!
16:53 - John Hinderaker joins the show!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! Grace and Kathryn sit down to discuss the latest news from Minnesota.

First up: the Department of Justice is suing the State of Minnesota over its sanctuary policies. This follows Governor Walz, and other Minnesota lawmakers, being labeled “ICE agitators” by the White House after comparing ICE to a “modern-day Gestapo.”

Next, Governor Walz is considering a constitutional amendment to ban assault rifles, despite knowing he lacks the votes in the legislature, with opposition from both Republicans and Democrats.

Then, Minneapolis is installing traffic cameras to issue citations, but questions remain about their constitutionality.

Finally, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Rick Kupchella, the creator of the new hitting documentary A Precarious State. Premiering October 2nd, more information is available at www.precariousstate.com.

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00:00 - A preview
00:38 - Sports-ball update
03:48 - White House names Walz as a "ICE agitator" 
12:02 - Gov. Walz purposes constitutional amendment assault weapons ban 
16:14 - Are Minneapolis' traffic cam citations unconstitutional??
21:13 - Rick Kupchella joins the show!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

Grace and Kathryn kick things off with Turning Point’s first event since the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk, held right here at the U of M. They break down the crowd’s energy, and the disturbing protests outside.

Next, they react to alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s return to air following ABC’s suspension debacle, plus a laughable clip of Senator Tina Smith at a press conference pretending to “defend” free speech.

Then, the two tackle what U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson has dubbed Minnesota’s “culture of fraud.”

In the second half, American Experiment’s public safety policy fellow David Zimmer joins to discuss the fallout from Mary Moriarty’s reckless decision to stop prosecuting certain crimes and what that means for Minnesotans.

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00:00 - Coming Up!
00:36 - Welcome Back
03:45 - Turning Point visits the U of M in first event post-assassination
10:26 - Some "sick in the head" protesters
15:00 - Alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel back on air?
19:33 - Minnesota's "culture of fraud"
24:06 - David Zimmer joins the show!
24:51 - Mary Moriarty refusing to prosecute crime?!

Grace and Kathryn are once again joined by Bill Walsh to STOP THE TAPE on Gov. Walz's third-term announcement. From exaggerations to inflated stats to flat-out lies, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill correct the record for the Governor. 

Then the three of them break some news with our latest Thinking Minnesota Poll showing Minnesotans are skeptical of a Walz third term to say the least. 

Finally, Grace and Kathryn are joined by former MN state representative Kevin Knight, who now serves as Chief of Staff for Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-1).

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00:00 - Welcome Back
00:38 - A hard week for the conservative movement
02:56 - Governor Walz seeks a third term
06:18 - STOP THE TAPE on Walz's announcement video
17:03 - BREAKING POLLING raises questions for Gov. Walz
25:09 - Kevin Knight joins the show!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Bill Walsh to break down the latest Minnesota and national news.

First, Governor Walz is calling for a special session in the Minnesota Legislature—but with no details. Is it just a political show, or is there more to it? We dig in.

Next, Ilhan Omar makes headlines defending her reportedly seven-figure net worth (yes, a MILLIONAIRE on a "public servant's" salary...)

Then, we cover Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison, son of Keith Ellison, who is headed to Harvard—leaving his constituents behind (but not his paycheck!) and even fellow council members frustrated.

Finally, we wrap up with an insightful interview with Michael Shellenberger, our Fall Briefing speaker, on the state of free speech in America.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
00:39 - Where is Walz's promised special session?
15:01 - Ilhan Omar is a MILLIONAIRE?!
24:00 - Jeremiah Ellison is off to Harvard!
27:04 - SKOL VIKES
28:46 - Interview with Michael Shellenberger

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

This week, we’re recording from a brand-new venue—the great Minnesota Get-Together! Grace and Kathryn dive into State Fair news, sample the latest foods, and sit down with our friend Corey Roberts, founder of The Minnesotan (www.theminnesotan.com).

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Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!

In today’s episode, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Katherine Kersten, senior policy fellow at American Experiment. Together, they expose what Governor Walz and the Minnesota Department of Education are hiding behind the radical ethnic studies mandate. They break down lesson plans, examine what the legislature actually required, and discuss what can be done to keep this indoctrination out of classrooms across the state.

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Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, Grace and Kathryn break down the latest Minnesota news, starting with a judge striking down the state’s “trigger ban” and blasting Walz’s massive omnibus bill.

They then dig into the shocking amount Minnesota spends on welfare per person—followed by breaking news that taxpayers are footing the bill for $12 million in phantom Obamacare plans.

Finally, they sit down with education policy expert Catrin Wigfall to unpack the epic collapse of Minnesota test scores. Did you know 85% of school districts are failing third-grade reading?

All that and more on this week’s American Experiment Podcast! Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, Grace and Kathryn are once again joined by Bill Walsh for a lively discussion.

First up: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s latest Farm Fest appearance — and the annual “Farmer Tim” routine we’ve all come to expect.

Then, marijuana mayhem in Albert Lea?! The city was ready to approve its first recreational cannabis license…until a background check uncovered some jaw-dropping charges.

Finally, John Hinderaker joins the conversation to break down Trump’s latest plans to clean up D.C. — and whether cracking down on crime somehow makes him an authoritarian.

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00:00 - Welcome back!
01:06 - Walz's Annual Farm Fest Routine
14:03 - Marijuana Mayhem in Albert Lea
27:04 - Trump cleans up D.C.

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! Today, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill dive deep into the politics of gerrymandering.

First, Bill takes us behind the scenes of the congressional mapmaking process, sharing stories and insights from his time at the Capitol.

Then, the trio analyzes the congressional maps of Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois—yes, the state where Texas Democrats have “fled” to.

They wrap up with a new game: Two Truths and a Lie. Can they guess which of three absurd-sounding grants were actually funded by Minnesota taxpayers? One is fake, two are real, and all three are ridiculous…

Finally, we sit down with energy policy fellow Sarah Montalbano to discuss her latest report, Shattered Green Dreams, and the real environmental costs of wind and solar energy.

00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:28 - Behind the scenes with Bill - Map negotiations
19:23 - A look at the congressional maps
23:58 - Two truths and a LIE! MN Budget edition
31:12 - Sarah Montalbano joins the show!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast with Grace Keating and Kathryn Johnson!

First, Grace and Kathryn discuss the latest Minnesota story to make national headlines: a naked man running through the state Capitol claiming to be the governor.

Next, justice finally catches up with Derrick Thompson—the son of a former DFL representative—after he killed five young women.

Finally, Sydney Sweeney is being accused of promoting fascist propaganda for... an American Eagle ad campaign?! Here’s why the left is FURIOUS with her.

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00:00 - Welcome back!
03:09 - MN man takes "full disclosure" too far at the capitol
08:29 - Justice catches up to former DFL Rep's son
12:30 - Sydney Sweeney = Fascist propagandist?!
25:39 - Matt Dean joins the show!

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! In today’s episode, Grace, Bill, and Kathryn sit down to STOP THE TAPE on the legacy media’s LIES about the Big Beautiful Bill. First, they break down two Star Tribune articles, followed by a piece from the Fargo Forum, debunking the myths surrounding Trump’s legislation.

Then, for kicks and giggles, they react to a viral clip from Hunter Biden’s latest interview that’s taking the internet by storm.

Finally, Grace and Kathryn chat with American Experiment policy fellow Sarah Montalbano about her myth-busting report, "Shattered Green Dreams - The Environmental Costs of Wind and Solar".

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
02:16 - Star Trib: BBB might kill Grandma...?!
06:48 - Star Trib again...even more myths
21:00 - What the Forum doesn't get about wind and solar
24:10 - A quick word from Hunter Biden....
26:22 - Sarah Montalbano "Shattered Green Dreams"

In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn hit pause on Minneapolis’ own version of Mamdani. That’s right, socialism didn’t stop at NYC’s city limits; it made its way to Minneapolis too… 

They also dive into Minneapolis’ latest study on how to tax the rich, plus the city’s wild idea of launching government-owned grocery stores…right here in Minnesota. 

And finally, Governor Walz racks up a $430,000 taxpayer-funded tab to prep for Congress… and the line items will blow your mind. Kathryn brings the receipts, including $1,710 for “reading conservative groups’ statements.” (Shoutout to any Walz lawyers getting paid to watch this episode!) 

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00:00 - Welcome back!
03:05 - Minneapolis wants to be NYC so bad...
04:20 - Study on HOW to tax the rich?
09:35 - City owned grocery stores??
13::04 - The Mamdani of Minneapolis
22:30 - Gov Walz $430k receipt sent right to taxpayers
26:40 - David Zimmer with Rep. Novotny

Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! In our 83rd episode, Kathryn and Grace are joined by American Experiment President John Hinderaker.

The three address rumors that Governor Tim Walz is planning to run for a third term—and he seems… pretty confident.

Next, a University of Minnesota professor “hopes you seek to dismantle the United States”—and goes on to encourage people to “scare” the “colonizers.”

Finally, Grace sits down with Sherie Wallace of Speaking Proudly, a premier oratory competition for girls held at the Minnesota State Capitol. You can find out more at speakingproudly.org.

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00:00 - Welcome back!
01:13 - Walz teases third term
08:24 - U of M Professor wants to "dismantle" the U.S.
17:45 - BBB Passes! How it affects YOU and MN!
24:05 - Grace interviews Sherie Wallace from Speaking Proudly!

In the 82nd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn sit down to cover the news of the day before the 4th of July holiday! 

First, is patriotism going extinct? The latest polling shows patriotism is becoming a partisan issue. 

Next, breaking news of the day, the "Big Beautiful Bill" has officially passed the Senate and moved one step closer to Trump's goal of signing it into law on the 4th of July!

After that, a convicted sex offender gets a job in....the Minnesota state government! Yes, and you won't believe what his role was...

Later, Grace and Kathryn break down the DHS calling out fake news on their own...check it out here: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/06/30/dhs-debunks-fake-news-media-narratives-june

Lastly, we finish the episode with an exclusive interview with Ed Siedle, who was hired to do a deep dive into the state teachers' retirement plan. What he found will (or maybe won't) SHOCK you...

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
02:40 - Is patriotism going extinct?
09:01 - BREAKING: The BBB passes the Senate!
12:13 - Convicted sex offender gets a job in state government?!
16:49 - DHS debunking fake news
18:07 - Alligator Alcatraz
20:37 - Interview with Ed Siedle investigating state pensions

Have no fear—the situation is being monitored!

Grace and Kathryn sit down to break down the latest news out of Minnesota, as Governor Walz joins the chorus of Democratic leaders across the country echoing the handed-down talking point about “monitoring” the Israel-Iran conflict.

Later, they discuss ICE arresting an Iranian national with ties to Hezbollah—right here in St. Paul—and the rollout of new speeding cameras in Minneapolis.

Finally, we bring in Center of the American Experiment President John Hinderaker to weigh in on the Israel-Iran situation. He shares his thoughts on Trump’s bold actions, the current Iranian regime, and where things might go from here.

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00:00 - Welcome Back
01:10 - The situation is being monitored, again, and again, and again....
05:22 - ICE arrests Hezbollah-connected illegal immigrant in MN
08:08 - The downfall of Twin Cities
12:34 - MN Lobbyist threatens lobbyist
16:21 - Kathryn talks sports-ball
19:03 - Minneapolis' new speeding cameras
20:58 - John Hinderaker joins the show!
21:41 - Updates on the Israel-Iran conflict

In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn take you behind the scenes of the tragic events in Minnesota this past weekend.

First, they’re joined by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer to help separate fact from fiction surrounding some of the biggest rumors circulating on social media—including how law enforcement responded when they encountered the would-be assassin.

Later, Grace and Kathryn have a somber conversation with Representative Harry Niska. In the wake of a weekend filled with chaos and mourning, they discuss how these events may shape the legislature moving forward.

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00:00 - Welcome Back
00:30 - David Zimmer's Analysis
17:05 - A conversation with Rep. Harry Niska

In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down to STOP THE TAPE on the special session at the Minnesota Capitol!

As Democrats wept over not being able to give illegal immigrants free, unlimited healthcare on the taxpayers’ tab, one DFL Rep went so far as to claim SHE was “in this country illegally.” Spoiler alert: that wasn’t even true.

Later, Senator Erin Maye Quade compares her fight with the GOP to her grandfather’s service in World War II—saying her voting record is her “Purple Heart.”

Then, education policy fellow Catrin Wigfall sits down with Mark Kolbinger, mayor of Becker, MN, to talk about the teachers’ union’s death grip on education in Minnesota.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
05:20 - MN Rep Identifies as Illegal
09:18 - Senator Maye Quade's Crocodile Tears
21:22 - An "Earth Right"?!
24:03 - A summary of the MN budget deal
36:07 - Catrin Wigfall sits down with Mark Kolbinger

In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill STOP THE TAPE on Governor Walz’s bleep show. Walz hits the road, traveling to South Carolina and California for Democratic Party conventions—and he brings his new habit of swearing during speeches along for the ride. (We think he’s trying to “code talk” again...) Grace and Bill break down some of the most outrageous moments.

Later, we reveal brand new, exclusive poll results from American Experiment—including how Minnesotans really feel about giving illegal immigrants free, unlimited healthcare, and which solutions to Minnesota’s fraud problem are most popular with voters.

And finally, Events Coordinator Jill Sandager joins the show for an exciting announcement you WON’T want to miss!

00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:53 - Walz's national aspirations leaving MN behind
03:19 - "We need to bully the s*** out of Trump"
08:05 - To Walz, swearing = authentic?!
09:36 - "Doge dweebs"?
11:37 - Lies, lies, and more lies
19:31 - BREAKING - New Minnesota Polling 
24:55 - EXCITING Announcement with Jill Sandager

In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we are joined by Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson. Senator Johnson pulls back the curtain on behind-the-scenes budget negotiations between the House, Senate, and Governor—including some surprising details on how it's all going down.

Before that, Grace and Producer Isaac sat down to break down the news of the day.

They kick things off by looking at George Floyd Square—how little has changed, even five years after the riots. Then, they turn their attention to yet ANOTHER FBI raid on a Minnesota nonprofit—one that feels all too familiar for anyone who remembers the Feeding Our Future scandal.

Next up: public school spending. They dig into recent polling showing Minnesotans are shocked to learn just how much the state spends per student. And finally, some good news: Minnesotans may be escaping California-style EV mandates, thanks to action from the U.S. Senate.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:15 - A quick MN sports update
02:39 - George Floyd square, 5 years later
05:53 - The NEXT "Feeding our Future"?!?
08:47 - Schools spend HOW MUCH per student?!
11:15 - Minnesotans ESCAPE California's EV mandate
15:32 - Senator Mark Johnson joins the Pod!

In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we kick things off in the studio, where Grace, Kathryn, and Bill react to Tim Walz’s VIRAL clip comparing ICE to the Gestapo during his U of M Law School commencement address.

Next, the U of M's Anti-Racism Center is shutting down—and the reason might surprise you.

Later, they call out House DFLers for claiming—with a straight face—that they’ve worked to prevent fraud in Minnesota for YEARS. Just hours later, those same lawmakers voted against a bill designed to help do exactly that.

Finally, Grace, Kathryn, and the team are live from Minneapolis at our Annual Dinner Gala, where Scott Jennings of CNN joins the podcast in person. He reacts to clips—including one of Walz claiming he was on the 2024 ticket because he can “code talk.” You won’t want to miss Scott’s take.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:52 - Walz: ICE = Gestapo?!?
09:22 - U of M "Anti-Racism Center" is CLOSING
13:21 - An Update from the Legislature on Budget Negotiations
27:31 - LIVE with SCOTT JENNINGS
35:06 - Walz : I can "code talk" football and trucks to white guys
37:38 - Klobuchar: "Every time Pres. Biden rises to the occasion"
42:03 - Jennings on current state of Dem. Party

In the seventy-fifth episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill dive into Governor Walz’s latest round of self-congratulations—this time for handing out what they’re calling “participation diplomas.” He’s bragging about graduation rates and free meals, while ignoring the fact that half of Minnesota students can’t read or do math.

Next, an illegal immigrant arrested and held in Hennepin County is drawing national attention, including from the White House. Then, the Senate is at it again—this time pushing to raise taxes on Minnesotans to fund health care for illegal immigrants. You read that right. And finally, Minneapolis wants to hike tourism taxes… to boost tourism. Make it make sense.

We finish with David Zimmer, public safety policy fellow, interviewing Sheriff Scott Rose of Dodge County in honor of National Police Week to talk about his podcast, "The Officer Down Memorial Podcast".

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00:00 - Welcome Back
06:00 - Walz's Delusion
11:48 - Illegal immigrant arrested in MN
17:33 - Raising taxes to PAY for illegal immigrant's HEALTH CARE?? 
18:16 - White Board Guy
26:49 - Boost Tourism by....Taxing Tourism...?
29:18 - Interview with Sheriff Rose

In one of the most CRINGEWORTHY Stop the Tapes of all time, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill wince through Democratic MN House Representatives defend their radical ethnic studies agenda (Including Senator Erin Maye Quade saying it is only "controversial" if you are looking to make it "illegal to be black"). THEN the cringe keeps going with the Osseo school board gleefully giving away all their funds to the teachers union. 

Later, Kathryn and Grace are joined by Senator Kreun to discuss his start in politics and everything going on in the Minnesota Senate!

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00:00 - See Grace and Kathryn LIVE
04:10 - Sen. Lucero attacking RADICAL Ethnic Studies
06:18 - Sen. Cwodzinski, "HERSTORY" 
09:49 - Sen. May Quade - "Illegal to be black"?!
14:37 - Osseo School Board
20:00 - Teacher Union Leader gets "honorary" vote
24:14 - Grace and Kathryn talk with Sen. Kreun

In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill are back with another exciting edition of STOP THE TAPE! First, they dive into Governor Walz's State of the State address, where he recycles Democrat talking points while trying to paint a rosy picture of Minnesota—despite a looming $6 billion budget deficit.

Then, things get even more interesting as Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies before the House Fraud Committee. But instead of providing clear answers, Ellison comes across as uninformed, gullible, and bewildered, particularly when questioned about his meeting with the masterminds behind a staggering $250 million fraud scheme.

Tune in for an unfiltered look at the state of Minnesota politics and be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the American Experiment Podcast to help us grow!

00:00 - Welcome back!
04:00 - Walz goes anti-Trump in State of the State
06:28 - Freedom for illegal immigrant criminals?
07:51 - Who's "we"?!
10:21 - MN's path of unsustainable spending
15:38 - Rep Schultz grills Keith Ellison
19:01 - "Going to battle"...with your own clients?!
21:03 - The only help they got...NO HELP
23:24 - Lying about donations??

In the seventy-second episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn break down the latest grab at your wallet: a new tax hike proposal from Minnesota Democrats—this time targeting....*checks notes* social media accounts...?

Next, the duo talks Tesla vandalism—why government employee vandalizing a random car at 2 in the afternoon on a workday is a perfect encapsulation of where the Left is at.

Finally, we bring in a hero community member, someone standing up for common sense in a not-so-common-sense world....and a familiar face to the podcast!

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00:00 - Welcome back!
01:15 - A new Social media tax...
05:48 - ...and raising the MN sick tax?
10:10 - MN state employee vandalizing Teslas?!
18:50 - Special Guest!

In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down for another rendition of STOP THE TAPE!—this time featuring some wild takes from the House Democrats on teacher pensions.

Later in the episode, Grace and Kathryn stay on to interview Representative Kristin Robbins (R-37A), who serves as Chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee. They talk all things fraud—and where we as a state can go from here.

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
02:27 - Rep Long interrupting Rep Niska calling out MN AG
10:14 - Sen. Rassmussen, "How are we going to pay for this?!"
13:26 - Sen. Gustafson - teachers in worn out jeans?!
15:28 - Taxpayer with the MIC DROP
21:37 - Interview with Rep. Robbins!

In the seventieth episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn kick things off by featuring the top news stories from American Experiment — including one House Democrat who just can’t find anything to cut from the state budget.

In the second half, John Hinderaker interviews Scott Jennings! Known for his quick comebacks on CNN, Jennings will be the speaker at American Experiment’s Annual Dinner Gala on May 17. Be sure to get your tickets here today!

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Governor Walz continues to boast about how many Minnesotan kids are on Medicaid, but is that REALLY something to BOAST about?! 

Later Grace, Bill, and Kathryn react to House DFL members looking for an excuse to RAISE taxes, this time manipulating facts about Medicare funding. 

After that, Grace and Kathryn bring in Bill Glahn to talk about the latest updates on the Feeding our Future trial, including some NEW guilty pleas and what is next. 

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00:00 - Welcome Back!
04:09 - The Exception, not the Rule
08:15 - Governor Walz's new habit
12:42 - DFLers raising taxes again
23:22 - An update on Former Senator Eichorn
28:45 - An update on Minnesota's Fraud with Bill Glahn

While Minnesota faces a $6 BILLION budget deficit, half of MN students can't read or do math...Governor Walz goes on tour to call Elon Musk a "South African Nepo-baby" and tout his great Minnesota policies in Republican congressional districts. 

Later, Grace and Kathryn talk about shutting who ramifications shutting down the Department of Education, and how St. Paul shutting down the last grocery store in its city limits, perfectly encapsulates MN's capitol city. 

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00:00 - Welcome back!
02:20 - Walz: '[Musk] is a Nepo-baby"?!
07:00 - Walz: 'Hear our primal scream'
10:46 - Is shutting down the Dept. of Ed *that* big of a deal??
14:36 - MN DFLers purpose $100 million for reparations
19:45 - Last St. Paul grocery store shuts down

In the 66th episode of the American Experiment Podcast we STOP THE TAPE on Governor Tim Walz's budget press conference to point out the flaws, and blame thrown around. Grace and Bill go through everything you need to know about what Minnesota's Governor said about the state's next budget. 

Then, we bring in American Experiment Economists John Phelan and Martha Njolomole to discuss what exactly caused this budget deficit of $6 BILLION when a couple years ago we were at a $17 BILLION surplus.

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Grace, Kathryn, and Jill cover all the latest in Minnesota MADNESS!! Including the House Democrat's decision to vote against protecting women's sports?! One Democrat Rep going as far as to say it would be "state sanctioned genocide" for only girls to play in girls sports. 

+ An exciting announcement from Jill in the events world, and one you aren't going to want to miss....our annual dinner gala SPEAKER is officially announced and we could not be more excited!!

Later, Grace and Kathryn sit down to interview our very own energy policy fellow Sarah Montalbano on her background and expertise on energy policy!

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00:00 - Welcome back!
07:13 - Drum roll please....
09:11 - Some of the Speaker's finest work
11:43 - "State sanctioned genocide"??
22:11 - Recap of the "Save Women's Sports" Rally
30:28 - Interview with Sarah Montalbano

In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we bring Bill Walsh back to the studio with Grace and Kathryn for the second installment of STOP THE TAPE!! In this chapter, Bill, Grace, and Kathryn break down everything from the Education Policy hearing on repealing the RADICAL ethnic studies mandate, and on protecting girls' sports. You won't want to miss this episode of EXPOSING the gaslighting! We call it all out here on the American Experiment Podcast. 

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In the 63rd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace is joined by producer Isaac to discuss the latest uptick in the Scandal Tracker, as well as the 139 DEI employees embedded in Minnesota public colleges and universities. 

Later, John Hinderaker and Katherine Kersten sit down to discuss the upcoming hearing on repealing the radical ethnic studies mandate from the Walz administration. Including, a behind the scenes look at American Experiment's victory in court against the MN Department of Education.

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00:00 - Scandal Tracker continues to Rise! 
4:28 - DEI Employees in MN State Colleges and Universities 
9:32 - John Hinderaker and Katherine Kersten

Accusations are FLYING at the State Capitol!! House Democrats, fresh into their first week back on the job after abandoning Minnesotans, take aim at American Experiment economists testifying about the state budget....only for those accusations to BACK FIRE! Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down to react to all the highlights from the hearing.

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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Introducing Stop the Tape!
08:44 - Back and Forth between Economist John Phelan and Rep. Klevorn
20:42 - Rep. Moller's remarks
27:53 - Rep. Nash calling out logical fallacies 
41:34 - Closing Thoughts

In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast Grace and Kathryn host a very special guest — Senator Jordan Rasmusson! 

Senator Rasmusson pulls back the curtain on the post-power-sharing Senate, addresses the rampant fraud in Minnesota, and discusses how the state is failing our students and what we can do about it. All that and much more on the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast! 

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 Check out AmericanExperiment.org for the latest on Minnesota policy and analysis.

Minnesota is being held HOSTAGE?! The House Democrats still refuse to show up for work, grinding the work of the entire government to a HALT. Bill Walsh joins Grace and Kathryn to go over all the updates in the House and Senate, including Senator Mitchell voting to keep herself in the Senate. Later Grace and Kathryn read some of your comments from Episode 57.

After that John Hinderaker interviews energy experts Debra Struhsacker and Sarah Montalbano on the recent Trump executive orders and their impact on American (and Minnesotan) energy policy!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do YOU think all the Democrats are doing with their extra time since they aren't showing up to work?? (Wrong answers only...)

00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Bill Walsh
29:19 - Reading Your Comments
32:00 - John Hinderaker with Debra and Sarah

In this very special episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn welcome the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Lisa Demuth! They cover everything from the Democrats leaving their constituents out to dry, the trans activist interrupting house proceedings, and some behind the scenes insanity about the new House office building.

In this special Thursday episode of the American Experiment Podcast, our public safety policy fellow David Zimmer sits down with Hennepin County Dawanna Witt to discuss what it takes to protect the people of Minnesota’s most populous county.

As the temperature outside drops, the drama in the Capitol HEATS UP! Grace, Kathryn, and President of the American Experiment John Hinderaker break it all down for us in this week’s episode of the American Experiment Podcast! From what the absent Democrats plan could possibly be in the future to the chaos of a Senator on trial, we cover it all! 

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What bill would YOU pass first if you were a Republican Representative? Let us know in the comments!

WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED?! You might be asking yourself the same thing after the unprecedented first day of session at the Minnesota State Capitol. With the Democratic caucus BOYCOTTING the Republican majority, Minnesota is faced with a Constitutional crisis. THANKFULLY, our very own Bill Walsh was in the gallery for it all and breaks it all down here on episode 55 of the American Experiment Podcast.

The Big Fish goes on trial! Live from the American Experiment Podcast Studio, Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn give us another update on the latest in the Feeding our Future scandal.

In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast we have two outstanding guests to talk about everything in the Minnesota House (yes, it got EVEN CRAZIER this past week). First, Representative Walter Hudson talks about the Democrats wanting to just not show up for work (and still get paid...), and later James Dickey talks about his case against Governor Walz and the State of Minnesota for BREAKING THE LAW trying to fill a seat before it is even vacant. 

So many people have been asking, "WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MN LEGISLATURE?!" Here is your answer!

Kathryn and Grace sit down with our very own Bill Walsh to talk about all the drama in the Minnesota legislature and what it means going forward. 

From the House races in 40B (where the winner of the election was found "not eligible to serve" because he didn't reside in his district.) and 54A (where the election was decided by 14 votes when 20 ballots went mysteriously missing), to the MN Senate where one DFLer is set to stand trial. 

Bill breaks it all down for us on Episode 53 of the American Experiment Podcast.

In Episode 52 of the American Experiment Podcast, Kathryn and Grace discuss a fire from a homelessness camp that burned down a neighboring home, and if Minnesota has another Feeding Our Future fraud scandal on its hands. 

Later, John Hinderaker and Economist John Phelan sit down to talk about the brave Minnesotans that fought and died in the Battle of Nashville, honoring the single bloodiest day for Minnesotans in the Civil War, 160 years later.

In the fifty-first episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn cover the most recent Anthony Edwards fines, and the Daniel Penny verdict. Later, Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn talk about the two controversial election results in the MN House, and explaining how taxpayers footed the bill for a private lawyer for a State Representative.

In the 50th episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill sit down to discuss the lawsuit AE filed against the MN DOE, what the priorities of the new MN legislature should be, and Minneapolis' newest Mayoral candidate. 

Later, John Hinderaker interviews Policy Fellow David Zimmer about his latest myth-busting crime report showing Minnesota’s offender outcomes are devoid of racial bias. 

On Episode 49 of the American Experiment Podcast, Economist Martha Njolomole joins Kathryn and Grace on set to discuss her latest piece on welfare spending (be sure to check it out at AmericanExperiment.org). Then, later, Grace interviews Bill Walsh about the annual Golden Turkey award. Be sure to get your votes in by TOMORROW (Nov 27!!)

In Episode 48 of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn cover everything happening on AmericanExperiment.org including why Minnesota should lift its nuclear energy ban, Dean Phillips' outrageous tweets, and so much more. Later, John Hinderaker sits down with Cleta Mitchell, renowned lawyer now focused on Election Integrity and host of the “Who’s Counting?” podcast, for an update on the progress that was made between the 2020 and the 2024 elections.

In this week’s episode, Grace and Kathryn sit down to discuss why Minnesota spends more on education but scores lower than 13 states. Later, Bill Walsh interviews Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of Minnesota Parents Alliance, to recap the wins of over 80 parent-focused school board members across the state.

Happy Election Day 2024! In this special episode, Grace and Kathryn talk all things Minnesota election! Bill joins to talk about why you should vote AGAINST the lottery amendment, and then interviews renowned pollster Rob Autry. Rob gives us an inside look at how polling works, how candidates use it, and what we should be paying attention to before the results come in!

In this week's episode Grace and Kathryn sit down to talk about the latest on the American Experiment website, Kathryn catches Grace up on everything in the Twitter-sphere, and later John Hinderaker joins to interview authors of the "Mission Impossible" paper on renewable energy!

This week in the American Experiment Podcast Grace and Kathryn talk about votes being left in the open at the  Edina City Hall, Crime *NOT* being at a 50 year low as Governor Walz claimed and Trump's McDonald's visit. Then, John sits down with Catrin to talk about what really goes on during MEA weekend. 

In this week’s episode Kathryn sits down with John to discuss the Columbus Day celebrations (or lack there of), Kamala’s crypto pitch, and finishes with David Zimmer talking with MN State Representative Paul Novotny on public safety.

In this episode Grace and Kathryn sit down to discuss the latest events going on in Minnesota and the country, and later Kathryn talks with Bill Walsh about results from the American Experiment election integrity polling that you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, Isaac, Grace, and Kathryn sit down to discuss the latest going on in Minnesota, including a recap of the Fall Briefing with Chris Rufo, and the breaking news that there are over 170 DEI employees throughout the MN state agencies….later, John Hinderaker sits down with Justin Folk, the director and producer of the hit film “Am I Racist?” to discuss a behind the scenes look at what it took to bring the movie to life.

Was pedophilia made a protected class? Did they legalize abortion up to birth? Was there a hate-speech snitch line created? Isaac and policy fellow Bill Glahn sit down to discuss it all.

A shocking 90% of young people in Minnesota expect their generation to be worse off economically than their parents! Why does it feel like everything is out of reach for the next generation? Housing, childcare, energy, health insurance, taxes - you name it, it costs more. Bill Walsh and the American Experiment policy fellows discuss the laws and policies enacted by progressives in St. Paul that have negatively influenced the economic future of young Minnesotans. 

John Hinderaker sits down for a conversation with Chris Rufo for an in depth conversation on DEI, CRT, the state of American education, and Chris' new book, America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything. 

Check out Chris' substack here: https://christopherrufo.com/subscribe 

Bill Walsh and policy fellow Catrin Wigfall sit down to talk about the new Minnesota Parent Toolkit. The Minnesota Parent Toolkit is created by parents, for parents with children in Minnesota schools. You’ll find the resources you need to know your rights as a parent so you can play an active role in your child’s education.

Visit minnesotaparenttoolkit.com to find all the resources discussed by Bill and Catrin. 

John Hinderaker and David Zimmer sit down to discuss what is on everyone's mind: the Trump assassination attempt. David, who served 33 years in local law enforcement with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, has worked on 3 different Presidential inaugurations. They break down what it takes to protect the President, and what could've gone wrong on July 13th in Butler, PA. 

Bill and John sit down and discuss an overview of the 2024 Summer Tour, False Promises: How "progressive" policies betray Minnesota's youth. 

Coming to a town near you this July, check out americanexperiment.org/events to sign up for a tour stop!

Bill Walsh and economist Martha Njolomole sit down to discuss the future of Family Child Care in Minnesota with Cyndi Cunningham and how new regulations affect families and children across the state. 

Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn sit down to discuss Glahn's latest article at americanexperiment.org, the Scandal Tracker 2024. Featuring a spreadsheet tallying up the loss of money because of fraud in the state.

In one of the most consequential wins of the year, Chris Madel successfully defended Trooper Ryan Londregan. Fellow, David Zimmer sits down with the renowned attorney to discuss everything in the case. From who Trooper Londregan is as a person to the aftermath of Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty dropping the charges, and everything in between. 

American Experiment's David Zimmer sits down with renowned attorney Imran Ali for a fascinating conversation. 

Bill Glahn and Bill Walsh provide a first look at what happened in St. Paul during the latest legislative session. Did Democrats take advantage of their slim majorities to pass more destructive legislation? Did they really let a Senator charged with burglary vote on the final package? What was in the massive 2,800-page omnibus bill passed at the last minute? Which bills didn’t make it across the finish line? 

American Experiment's John Phelan and Bill Walsh sit down with Senator Zach Duckworth to discuss the possibility of Uber and Lyft leaving the Twin Cities Metro Area - and what can be done to fix it. 

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John Hinderaker sits down with Rep. Harry Niska to discuss the future of religious liberty in the State of Minnesota after religious protections were removed from the Human Rights Act last session.

The expansion in Minnesota’s welfare spending has often exceeded growth in spending for other programs, gradually increasing welfare’s proportion of the budget. HHS spending as a share of general funds grew 23 percent between 2000 and 2019, surpassing all other major state spending categories.

“If left unaddressed, Minnesota’s welfare system is a fiscal time bomb.”

Bill Walsh and Catrin Wigfall discuss examples of the Circle of Education Funding taking place before our eyes in Rochester, St. Paul, and Minneapolis to answer the question - why are school districts broke despite record education spending?

Bill Glahn, American Experiment Policy Fellow, gives an update on the biggest Covid fraud case in the United States - one that he has been following since the beginning. This presentation originally appeared as a webinar.

Energy expert Isaac Orr sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss Governor Walz's plan to hike gas prices in Minnesota through the disastrous California Fuel Standard.

John Hinderaker, President of Center of the American Experiment, interviews James Dickey of the Upper Midwest Law Center and Kendall Qualls of TakeCharge, both of whom were targeted by an arson attack along with American Experiment in January.

Catrin Wigfall, Education Policy Fellow at Center of the American Experiment, sits down with TakeCharge President Kendall Qualls and Executive Director Sheila Qualls to talk about TakeCharge's work to advance school choice and how it would help educational outcomes in underserved communities.

Public Safety Policy Fellow and former 30-year law enforcement vet David Zimmer sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss the felony murder charges levied against the MN State Trooper who shot Ricky Cobb during a traffic stop last summer.

Education Policy Expert Catrin Wigfall and John Hinderaker sit down with Amy Marotz, Director of Awakening Spirit Homeschool Collaborative in Stillwater, MN to discuss the future of education and school choice in Minnesota.

American Experiment Policy Fellow David Zimmer sits down with Representative Walter Hudson to discuss the future of public safety in Minnesota during the 2024 legislative session and beyond. 

John Hinderaker sits down with Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of the Minnesota Parents Alliance, and Catrin Wigfall, American Experiment Education Policy Fellow, to discuss the shift towards parental rights in education. 

About Minnesota Parents Alliance:
MPA exists to ensure that every parent who wants to get involved in their child's education has every resource they need to do so successfully, and that their engagement is an inspiration to others. We connect parents across the state with one another by hosting a variety of educational events and online forums, as well as with individuals and organizations that can provide additional support. Our goal is to effectively and efficiently channel the momentum of the parent movement into positive and lasting changes for education in Minnesota.

David Zimmer and John Phelan, American Experiment's experts on public safety and the economy, discuss the flow of individual into and out of Minnesota, why people are moving, and the true state of crime in our state.

Peter Nelson, a nationally-recognized healthcare expert and senior policy fellow at Center of the American Experiment who specializes in price transparency, leads us into a deep dive into price transparency and describes how we can make healthcare cheaper without losing quality or imposing draconian mandates.

Have you ever wondered what "fully funding" education means? Just how exactly does the Legislature fund education? What's a WADM?

In this episode, Bill Walsh sits down with Catrin Wigfall to answer these questions and more. Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of how education is funded in Minnesota.

Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn announce the winner of the 2023 Golden Turkey Award! Join them as they walk through each nominee and end with a deep dive into the DFL's new $730,000,000 State Office Building.

American Experiment Economist John Phelan sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss his upcoming report "The X-Factor? Social Capital and Economic Well-Being: A Quantitative Analysis"

In this edition of the Friday Five, we discuss the meaning of Veterans Day, some new state flag submissions, and give a Golden Turkey Award update.

Minnesota’s government wastes a LOT of money on silly things. Now it’s up to you to pick the best one at GoldenTurkeyMN.com

Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn discuss this year's nominees for the Golden Turkey Award, an annual award given out by Center of the American Experiment to the most outrageous example of government waste.

Minnesota’s government wastes a LOT of money on silly things. Now it’s up to you to pick the best one at GoldenTurkeyMN.com

In another edition of the Friday Five, John Hinderaker, Kathryn Hinderaker, Bill Walsh, and Bill Glahn sit down to discuss the situation in Israel, pro-Hamas protests at the MN Capitol, Feeding our Future, the Golden Turkey awards, and more. 

Award-winning journalist Matt Taibbi joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss his work on the Twitter Files and the future of free speech in America. 

Education  Policy Fellow Catrin Wigfall joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss the Minnesota Department of Education's newly proposed social studies standards - and what you can do to make your voice heard. 

Center of the American Experiment's Education Policy Fellow joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss the sobering reality - new statewide test results show that the MAJORITY of students in Minnesota cannot read at grade level. 

John Hinderaker is joined by Douglas Carswell - President & CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. Previously a Member of the British Parliament, Douglas co-founded Vote Leave, the official campaign that won the Brexit referendum. He played a pivotal role in securing the Brexit vote in the first place, changing parties and calling a Special Election on himself in 2014 (which he won with the largest increase in voter share in any election in British history). Douglas has appeared regularly on Fox News, the Ben Shapiro Show and local television and radio shows across Mississippi. The author of four books, Douglas has been invited to speak to young audiences from Oxford, England to Oxford, Mississippi. Raised in Uganda, Douglas is now settled in Mississippi, with his wife Clementine, young daughter Kitty - and Crumble, the dog. Recorded live at the State Policy Network's Annual Meeting in Chicago.

American Experiment Economist Martha Njolomole describes her experience growing up in Malawi and what led her to becoming a free market economist in Minnesota.

In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast we introduce the Friday Five, a free-wheeling discussion of the week’s top issues with Bill Walsh (Director of Communications), John Phelan (Economist) and Bill Glahn (Adjunct Policy Fellow). The guys discuss Tim Walz’s recent visit to Iowa, Minneapolis city politics, bogus national business rankings, and a song that’s sweeping the nation.      

American Experiment's Isaac Orr describes how he has modeled the impacts of Biden's new EPA rules regulating carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and determined that these regulations would cause massive rolling blackouts in the Midwest and would cost $246 billion through 2055.

American Experiment Policy Fellow Bill Glahn looks into the dark money that influences Minnesota politics.

In this episode, Center of the American Experiment President John Hinderaker sits down with Public Safety Policy Fellow David Zimmer to discuss his new report "Dispelling the Myth of Unwarranted Racial Disparities in Minnesota’s Criminal Justice System."