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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 21 MIN

Live from the basement of the Minnesota Capitol… it’s Brian McDaniel!

from The Sheletta Show

Brian is in the thick of everything that’s “almost” happening. It’s the end of the legislative session and for the first time in his twenty-something year career he’s surprised. Brian says he’s disappointed in both sides and their lack of intention/hustle of getting things done. Brian says much of this is performative. Sheletta asks what the end goal is for our elected leaders. In their second segment, Sheletta and Brian chat about what has been done by lawmakers this session. Brian R. McDaniel is an attorney, college professor, stand-up comedian, and Minnesota governmental relations professional with over 25 years of experience working both inside and outside of the Minnesota State Capitol.

Brian is in the thick of everything that’s “almost” happening. It’s the end of the legislative session and for the first time in his twenty-something year career he’s surprised. Brian says he’s disappointed in both sides and their lack of intention/hustle of getting things done. Brian says much of this is performative. Sheletta asks what the end goal is for our elected leaders. In their second segment, Sheletta and Brian chat about what has been done by lawmakers this session. Brian R. McDaniel is an attorney, college professor, stand-up comedian, and Minnesota governmental relations professional with over 25 years of experience working both inside and outside of the Minnesota State Capitol.

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