EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 39 MIN
Remembering George Floyd, Six Years Later. Plus, Prediction Market Ban
from City Cast Twin Cities · host City Cast
This Monday marked six years since the murder of George Floyd by ex-cop Derek Chauvin. At that time, Minneapolis became the epicenter of a global racial reckoning. Sean and contributor Winter Keefer talk about what’s changed since the summer of 2020. Plus, lawmakers have banned prediction markets like Kalshi. But we predict (get it?) that the law has an uphill battle in the courts. We also open up an overflowing mailbag. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Minnesota becomes first state to outlaw prediction markets, immediately sued by federal regulators (Minnesota Reformer) City of Minneapolis moves ahead with development at George Floyd Square (MPR News) 38th & Chicago Re-envisioned - City of Minneapolis If you enjoyed this interview with Sam Holt, the Senior Partner Development Manager for TaskRabbit, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 27th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Project for Pride in Living Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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This Monday marked six years since the murder of George Floyd by ex-cop Derek Chauvin. At that time, Minneapolis became the epicenter of a global racial reckoning. Sean and contributor Winter Keefer talk about what’s changed since the summer of 2020. Plus, lawmakers have banned prediction markets like Kalshi. But we predict (get it?) that the law has an uphill battle in the courts. We also open up an overflowing mailbag. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Minnesota becomes first state to outlaw prediction markets, immediately sued by federal regulators (Minnesota Reformer) City of Minneapolis moves ahead with development at George Floyd Square (MPR News) 38th & Chicago Re-envisioned - City of Minneapolis If you enjoyed this interview with Sam Holt, the Senior Partner Development Manager for TaskRabbit, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 27th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Project for Pride in Living Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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