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Playing Politics

151 Episodes

12 minutes | Oct 12, 2022
Tight race for attorney general
Republicans try to take the office for the first time in decades. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
12 minutes | Oct 5, 2022
OPEC and the U.S. electorate
Could the cartel's moves to raise oil prices decrease Democrats' midterm chances? Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
10 minutes | Sep 28, 2022
Political fallout from the Feeding Our Future scandal
The race for governor and other state offices in Minnesota is scrambled. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
14 minutes | Sep 21, 2022
The Feeding Our Future scandal
The Justice Department's allegations have broad legal and political implications. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.
13 minutes | Aug 10, 2022
Takeaways from Omar's narrow victory
The Fifth District representative barely beat her DFL challenger. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
13 minutes | Jul 20, 2022
Birk's comments roil race
The Republican lieutenant governor candidate put the focus on reproductive rights. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
14 minutes | Jun 29, 2022
What matters most from Jan. 6 hearing
Witness Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony included several revelations. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
12 minutes | Jun 22, 2022
GOP witnesses center stage at Jan. 6 hearings
The House hearings have featured fellow Republicans testifying about what led to the attack on the Capitol. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.
13 minutes | Jun 15, 2022
Governor's race already heating up
Key issues will likely include inflation and crime. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
13 minutes | Jun 8, 2022
Gearing up for the Jan. 6 hearings
Broadcast and cable news networks - except for Fox News - will carry the primetime coverage starting Thursday night. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's John Rash.
17 minutes | Jun 1, 2022
Federal money on the table, but Legislature stalled
A special session would be needed to get Minnesota's share of the infrastructure bill. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's John Hines and the Star Tribune's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
10 minutes | May 18, 2022
Jensen's post-endorsement challenges
The GOP's pick for Minnesota governor will face new scrutiny as he heads to the general election. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.
15 minutes | May 11, 2022
Rising prices may mean sinking fortunes for Democrats
Inflation is likely to frame the debate around the midterms. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
12 minutes | Apr 27, 2022
Report on MPD will reverberate
A searing analysis from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights will impact city and state politics. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
13 minutes | Apr 20, 2022
Mask ruling causes confusion, then controversy
The political and public health dynamics of the decision are discussed by WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
12 minutes | Apr 6, 2022
A budget surplus but a deficit of agreement
Republicans and Democrats are far apart at the State Legislature. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
14 minutes | Mar 30, 2022
Biden's popularity soars - abroad
The president's U.S. approval ratings don't match their rise overseas. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.
15 minutes | Mar 23, 2022
Biden heads to Europe
The president looks to advance allied unity on Ukraine. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
13 minutes | Mar 16, 2022
Zelenskyy's address to Congress
The Ukrainian president's speech is analyzed by WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
12 minutes | Mar 9, 2022
Report roasts Mpls. riot response
Mayor Jacob Frey and other leaders failed to follow protocols. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
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