Playing Politics

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Biden's deadline dilemma Aug 25, 2021

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The president is pressed by allies and lawmakers to extend the Afghanistan withdrawal date past Aug. 31. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

Bipartisan heat on John Thompson Jul 21, 2021

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Republican and DFL leaders call for the St. Paul representative, a Democrat, to resign. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

Special session sprints to finish Jun 23, 2021

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Despite the acrimony it appears that Minnesota will avoid a government shutdown. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

Uptown upheaval latest test for Minneapolis Jun 16, 2021

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The city contends with continued demonstrations over a law-enforcement shooting and the death of a protester. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Denise Johnson and John Rash.

Reopening George Floyd Square vexes Mayor Frey Jun 09, 2021

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Minneapolis struggles with implementing changes to the site. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

State budget brinkmanship Jun 02, 2021

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As time winds down, a wide divide is still apparent between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican leaders at the State Legislature. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

The Cheney purge May 12, 2021

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House Republicans, toeing Trump's line (and lies), kick Liz Cheney from her leadership position. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's John Hines and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.

The Chauvin verdict Apr 21, 2021

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Reverberations from the jury's conviction continue. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

Infrastructure Week (era, actually) Mar 31, 2021

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President Joe Biden proposes a $2 trillion plan. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Adam Carter and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.

Will Washington finally act on guns? Mar 24, 2021

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Mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder renew calls for congressional action. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.

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