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On this week's episode of the DFL Debrief Podcast, we sat down with former State Senator Jeff Hayden to discuss the legacy of slavery and Juneteenth, the deep racial disparities in Minnesota, and how the two are interconnected.If you've got any comments, suggestions, or feedback, please write in to podcast@dfl.org.

Minnesota Republicans continue to attack LGBTQ rights, Democrats in the Senate are divided on the filibuster, and we're still missing key information about the 1/6 insurrection. We cover all that and more on this week's episode of the DFL Debrief!If you've got any comments, suggestions, or feedback, please write in to podcast@dfl.org.Our theme song, The Other Side, was generously provided for us to use by Minnesota musician Brian Highhill, who goes by the stage name Lumpy. Listen to more of his great music at http://bryanhighhill.com.

Minnesota Republicans are pushing for voter ID, Dr. Scott Jensen doesn't want kids vaccinated, and the national battle for voting rights - we cover all that and more on this week's episode of the DFL Debrief alongside special guest State Representative Emma Greenman.Articles discussed on this week's episode:- https://www.twincities.com/2021/05/27/mn-republican-governor-candidate-scott-jensen-goes-to-court-to-stop-youth-covid-vaccinations/- https://www.pinejournal.com/news/government-and-politics/7011658-Voter-ID-requirement-passes-Minnesota-Senate-faces-hurdle-in-the-House- https://www.sctimes.com/story/opinion/2021/05/28/your-turn-voter-id-solution-search-problem-built-lies-ken-martin-dfl-chairman/7454972002/The DFL Debrief is a podcast put on by the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. It is prepared and paid for by the Minnesota DFL Party, Ken Martin, Chairman. https://dfl.orgYou can contract the podcast at podcast@dfl.org.Our theme song, The Other Side, was generously provided for us to use by Minnesota musician Brian Highhill, who goes by the stage name Lumpy. Listen to more of his great music at http://bryanhighhill.com.

On this episode, the crew talks about how Minnesota Republicans have been caught recruiting 3rd party candidates to siphon votes from DFLers and what that means for future elections.  They also discuss how Minnesota Republicans voted on a commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection and Congressman Jim Hagedorn's newfound support for President Biden's American Rescue Plan. And Representative Carlos Mariani joins the pod to talk about how listeners can take action to help pass criminal justice reform.  Articles discussed in the podcast: - https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/all-4-mn-republicans-vote-against-bipartisan-commission-into-jan-6-insurrection - https://www.postbulletin.com/news/government-and-politics/7031836-He-voted-no-to-projects-and-programs.-Should-Congressman-Jim-Hagedorn-be-allowed-to-take-credit-for-them - https://www.fox9.com/news/grassroots-or-astroturf-congressional-candidate-says-he-was-tricked-into-running-by-rnc-strategist - https://minnesotareformer.com/2020/06/15/some-legalize-cannabis-candidates-are-giving-off-a-very-maga-vibe/ - https://minnesotareformer.com/2020/11/25/emergence-of-mort-draws-scrutiny-of-race-where-pot-candidate-pulled-votes/ - https://www.startribune.com/gop-recruited-pot-party-candidate-to-pull-votes-from-dfler-he-said/572888651  The DFL Debrief is a podcast put on by the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. It is prepared and paid for by the Minnesota DFL Party, Ken Martin, Chairman. https://dfl.orgOur theme song, The Other Side, was generously provided for us to use by Minnesota musician Brian Highhill, who goes by the stage name Lumpy. Listen to more of his great music at http://bryanhighhill.com.