One MN Podcast Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:56:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498550 en-us © 2026 One MN Podcast yes fad00ac2-6488-5ebf-a882-77e1fdf3cc32 dthayes@me.com The One MN Podcast episodic false Derek's take on issues facing Minnesotan’s with facts, data and discussion.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The One MN Podcast dthayes@me.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bkaeeaeiw7nzmjnam82dcmmev7gm?.jpg One MN Podcast E8: The State of MN vs. The U.S. E8: The State of MN vs. The U.S. Minnesota is in the midst of a crisis over enforcement of federal immigration laws.  What started as a difference in political philosophy between MN political leaders and the Federal Government quickly devolved to personal disdain between leaders, heightened rhetoric and actions, protests/riots, death and collateral damage.

In this episode we discuss the origins of the crisis, related facts, options to de-escalate, and lessons MN citizens and leaders in other states must apply to avoid similar crises in the future.

]]> Minnesota is in the midst of a crisis over enforcement of federal immigration laws.  What started as a difference in political philosophy between MN political leaders and the Federal Government quickly devolved to personal disdain between leaders, heightened rhetoric and actions, protests/riots, death and collateral damage.

In this episode we discuss the origins of the crisis, related facts, options to de-escalate, and lessons MN citizens and leaders in other states must apply to avoid similar crises in the future.

]]> The One MN Podcast Buzzsprout-18585784 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 3528 1 8 full false E7: Re-acquiring Civility in a World of Rage (Solutions) E7: Re-acquiring Civility in a World of Rage (Solutions) Part 2 of our discussion on civility provides solutions to rebut the 4-forces that continue to erode civility in America (i.e., failure to teach critical thinking, poor political leadership, obfuscation of the truth, and failure to parent children on the American system of government, and the import of purpose and accountability for decisions).  We focus on changes in leadership behaviors, accountability in media and education, limiting social media access for young people, and techniques to level-up parenting to prepare and protect children when society misbehaves writ large.

]]> Part 2 of our discussion on civility provides solutions to rebut the 4-forces that continue to erode civility in America (i.e., failure to teach critical thinking, poor political leadership, obfuscation of the truth, and failure to parent children on the American system of government, and the import of purpose and accountability for decisions).  We focus on changes in leadership behaviors, accountability in media and education, limiting social media access for young people, and techniques to level-up parenting to prepare and protect children when society misbehaves writ large.

]]> The One MN Podcast Buzzsprout-18419078 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 4153 1 7 full false E6: The Case for Civility in a World of Rage E6: The Case for Civility in a World of Rage Civility is a foundation of relationships, leadership, and problem solving in politics, organizations, and with family/friends.  Unfortunately civility is at an all time low with 70% of Americans viewing society as uncivil.  It is critical that we as a society re-acquire civility, and that starts with understanding how we got here.  In this the first of two episodes on the topic we explore the import of civility, the current state of civility in our society, and the forces tearing-away civility.

]]> Civility is a foundation of relationships, leadership, and problem solving in politics, organizations, and with family/friends.  Unfortunately civility is at an all time low with 70% of Americans viewing society as uncivil.  It is critical that we as a society re-acquire civility, and that starts with understanding how we got here.  In this the first of two episodes on the topic we explore the import of civility, the current state of civility in our society, and the forces tearing-away civility.

]]> The One MN Podcast Buzzsprout-18267332 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 5327 1 6 full false E1: State of the State E1: State of the State Re-released:  Derek gives his take on the overall health and performance of the state of Minnesota across multiple dimensions in the first episode of this new apolitical podcast.

]]> Re-released:  Derek gives his take on the overall health and performance of the state of Minnesota across multiple dimensions in the first episode of this new apolitical podcast.

]]> The One MN Podcast Buzzsprout-17097122 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400 3933 1 full false E5: MN Education's Failing Grade E5: MN Education's Failing Grade The state of MN public education system is in crisis.  MN's national ranking has fallen from 5th best in 2018 to 19th in 2024.  Proficiency that declined during COVID has not recovered, and scores for nearly every demographic are stubbornly low and behind the best states.  In this pod we explore the cost, structure, and performance of the MN public school system. We then discuss how to radically and rapidly improve outcomes.

]]> The state of MN public education system is in crisis.  MN's national ranking has fallen from 5th best in 2018 to 19th in 2024.  Proficiency that declined during COVID has not recovered, and scores for nearly every demographic are stubbornly low and behind the best states.  In this pod we explore the cost, structure, and performance of the MN public school system. We then discuss how to radically and rapidly improve outcomes.

]]> The One MN Podcast Buzzsprout-17528040 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400 4508 1 5 full false E4: The MN Budget E4: The MN Budget The MN biennial budget was just passed.  In this episode we explore what Minnesotan's pay for, how MN spending and outcomes compare to other states, and ideas to improve spending efficacy and outcomes for all Minnesotans.

Note:  This episode was recorded on June 12.  The OneMN pod is deeply saddened by the political violence in Minnesota of June 14, and we denounce political violence in any form for any reason.  We will continue to deliver apolitical content in hopes of elevating civil conversation on topics important to Minnesota.

]]> The MN biennial budget was just passed.  In this episode we explore what Minnesotan's pay for, how MN spending and outcomes compare to other states, and ideas to improve spending efficacy and outcomes for all Minnesotans.

Note:  This episode was recorded on June 12.  The OneMN pod is deeply saddened by the political violence in Minnesota of June 14, and we denounce political violence in any form for any reason.  We will continue to deliver apolitical content in hopes of elevating civil conversation on topics important to Minnesota.

]]> The One MN Podcast Buzzsprout-17352400 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3892 1 4 full false E3: Mega Projects in MN E3: Mega Projects in MN Over $10T in mega projects have recently been announced by US and foreign firms.  This episode discusses Minnesota's past successes, current challenges, and actions MN can take to win it's share of new mega projects.

]]> Over $10T in mega projects have recently been announced by US and foreign firms.  This episode discusses Minnesota's past successes, current challenges, and actions MN can take to win it's share of new mega projects.

]]> The One MN Podcast Buzzsprout-17264007 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0400 4100 1 3 full false E2: Tariff Discussion E2: Tariff Discussion In this episode Derek and Ben discuss the impact the administration's tariff policy will have on MN.

]]> In this episode Derek and Ben discuss the impact the administration's tariff policy will have on MN.

]]> The One MN Podcast Buzzsprout-17145605 Mon, 12 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2444 1 full false