Episode 41: Big, Nice Minnesota Races w/ Briana Bierschbach of The Star-Tribune

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Briana Bierschbach of the Minnesota Star-Tribune analyze the fight for the Minnesota Senate seat left behind by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith, talk about whether DFL Gov. Tim Walz will seek a historic third term and look ahead to who might run for Rep. Angie Craig’s competitive seat if she decides to run statewide. The episode also includes plenty of pro wrestling references along with Jacob’s early reviews of White Lotus Season 3, Nathan’s Austin barbecue recommendation, and Briana’s tips on getting babies to fall asleep.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @JessicaTaylor @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:Minnesota Senate: Smith Decision Creates Open Seat [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/minnesota-senate-smith-decision-creates-open-seat Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering [Star-Tribune]https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lt-gov-peggy-flanagan-announces-run-for-us-senate/601221717 2026 Senate Ratings (February 20, 2025) [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-february-20-2025