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Public Policy This Week
by KYMN News
A weekly conversation with a revolving group of hosts and expert guests about policy issues, that works to stay above the rhetoric and away from the politics of the day.
Episodes
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Lifelong learning with Dr. Dan Sullivan and Jack Sielaff of the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium 12/8/23
This week's hosts, Joe Moravchick and Rich Larson talk with Dr. Dan Sullivan, the Curriculum Director of the Cannon valley Elder Collegium, and Jack Sielaf, a retired master Carpenter who is a student at the CVEC about the Elder Collegium program and the importance of never finishing one's…
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Veterans Day and veterans' issues with Commissioner Brad Lindsay of the Minnesota Department of Veteran's Affairs 11/10/23
Hosts Jon Olson and Steve Sviggum speak with MDVA Commissioner Brad Lindsay about caring for our veterans, the State of Minnesota's responsibilities and priorities vs. the federal government's, and the importance of celebrating and honoring Veterans Day.
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The Fentanyl Epidemic with Northfield, Minnesota Chief of Police Mark Elliott, 10/27/23
Hosts Nathan Leaf and Rich Larson talk with Northfield, Minnesota Chief of Police Mark Elliott about the Fentanyl epidemic, what is being done at the federal, state and local levels to combat the issue, and what resources are available to those with drug problems and their loved ones.
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Issues in Long Term Care with Assistant Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services with the Minnesota Department of Human Services Natasha Merz 10/13/23
Hosts Rich Larson and Nathan Leaf talk with Assistant Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services Natasha Merz with the Minnesota Department of Human Services about the current challenges faced by long term care facilities, including staffing and funding.
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Public Policy This Week - Previewing the Supreme Court docket with Professor Alan Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota Law School, 10/6/23
Host Steve Poskanzer and his guest, Professor Alan Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota Law School, discuss some of the most interesting cases the Supreme Court has agreed to hear in this term. Those cases could impact Congressional regulatory power, the viability of the Consumer Financial...
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The United States Constitution with Professor of Constitutional Law and President Emeritus of Carleton College Steve Poskanzer 9/29/23
Hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson talk with Con Law Professor and President Emeritus of Carleton College Steve Poskanzer about the United States Constitution, and how it has not only survived and remained viable, but actually remained vital for 236 years.
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Civics Education in the State of Minnesota with Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel and Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann 9/15/23
Hosts Nathan Leaf and Joe Moravchik talk with Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel and Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann about the state, and the importance, of civics education in the State of Minnesota right now.
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A Much Too Soon Look at the 2024 Presidential Election with Professor Christopher Galdieri of St. Anselm College, 9/8/23
Hosts Christopher Chapp and Rich Larson discuss the state of the 2024 Presidential election 14 months before Election Day with Professor Christopher Galdieri of St. Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire.
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The new media with Axios-Twin Cities reporter Torey Van Oot 8/25/23
Hosts Christopher Chapp and Rich Larson talk with Torey Van Oot, the political reporter for Axios Twin-Cities about new models of media, the challenges of covering the news in today's climate, and what the public wants and expects from news sources.
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The Role of Medical Examiners with Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker 8/18/23
Hosts Joe Moravchik and Nathan Leaf discuss the importance of forensic medicine, the role it plays in society, and the trends being seen by medical examiners around the country with Hennepin County, Minnesota Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker
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The 6th Mass Extinction with Dr. David Tilman and Dr. Jeannine Cavendar-Bares of the University of Minnesota 8/11/23
Hosts Nathan leaf and Rich Larson speak with Dr. David Tilman and Dr. Jeannine Cavender-Bares about the ongoing 6th Mass Extinction and how it might affect our environment, our economy and our society.
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New Minnesota legalized cannabis statutes with Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott 8/4/23
Host Rich Larson talks with Northfield Police Chief Mark Elliott discussing the legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota, getting into specifics of where and how it may be sold and consumed and some of the concerns held by law enforcement agencies.
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End of life and funeral issues with author and Funeral Director Scott Mueller 7/28/23
Hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson discuss the things that nobody wants to talk about - what to do when we lose a loved one. Scott Mueller of Mueller Memorial in the Twin Cities and the author of the book What to Know Before You Go answers the most commonly asked questions about death, grief and...
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Artificial Intelligence with former North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley 7/21/23
Hosts Bruce Morlan and Rich Larson talk with Shawn Riley, the co founder of Bisblox, and the former CIO of North Dakota about the emerging technology of Artificial Intelligence, how it works, where it's uses are helpful, where they aren't, and what to look for from Artificial Intelligence in the...
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Social Media and Conspiracy Theories with Dr. Christina Farhart of Carleton College 7/14/23
Hosts Chris Chapp and Bruce Morlan discuss the widespread use of misinformation and how social media has made it so easy to insert conspiracy theories into our lives, with Dr. Christina Farhart, a professor of Political Science at Carleton College who has also worked with the the National Science...
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The recent Supreme Court rulings with Professor Alan Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota Law School 7/7/23
Host Steve Poskanzer, the President Emeritus of Carleton College, and Professor Alan Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota Law School discuss the slate of decisions handed down this year by the United States Supreme Court.
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Gangs and gang violence with Dr. James Densley 6/23/23
Dr. James Densley returns to Public Policy This Week to talk with hosts Nathan Leaf and Joe Moravchik about the problem of street gangs in our society.
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The 2023 Minnesota Legislature with Walker Orenstein of MinnPost 6/16/23
Hosts Joe Moravchik and Christopher Chapp talk with Walker Orenstein of MinnPost about the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session, which is being called the most impactful in 50 years.
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Minnesota's Changing Demographics with State Demographer Susan Brower 6/2/23
Hosts Christopher Chapp and Jon Olson discuss the importance of demographics to a democracy with Minnesota State Demographer Susan Brower, and how Minnesota's shifting demographic landscape will shape policy, and politics, in the future.
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The World Expo 2027 with John Stanoch 5/26/23
Hosts Nathan Leaf and Rich Larson talk with Judge John Stanoch about the efforts to bring a World Expo - commonly known as the World's Fair - to Minnesota, the cost benefits for the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota, and the scope of an event like this.
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Academic Freedom with Carleton College President Emeritus Steven Poskanzer 5/19/23
Hosts Christopher Chapp, a professor of Political Science at St. Olaf College, and Rich Larson talk about Academic Freedom, and free speech on American college campuses with the President Emeritus of Carleton College President Emeritus Steven Poskanzer, author of the book Higher Education Law…
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Shipping on the Great Lakes with Eric Peace of the Lakes Carriers Association 5/12/23
Hosts Joe Moravchik and Nathan leaf talk with Eric Peace, the Director of Operations and Communications with the Lakes Carriers' Association, about the importance of shipping on the Great Lakes to the economy and the security of the the United States.
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Affordable Housing with Anne Mavity of the Minnesota Housing Partnership 5/5/23
Hosts Bruce Morlan and Joe Moravchik talk with the Executive Director of the Minnesota Housing Partnership, Anne Mavity, about the housing shortage being experienced in Minnesota and what can be done to create more affordable housing in the state and in the country.
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Renewable Energy with Fresh Energy Executive Director Michael Noble 4/28/23
Hosts Nathan Leaf and Bruce Morlan talk with Michael Noble, the retiring Executive Director of Fresh Energy, a group that looks to develop clean, renewable energy friendly policies.
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Public Policy This Week - Shipwrecks on the Great Lakes with Corey Adkins and Bruce Lynn of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum 4/21/23
This week hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson talk with Corey Adkins and Bruce Lynn of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum about preserving the memories of the vessels and crew lost on the Great Lakes, and why it is important that we do not forget.
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The Public Policy This Week Spring Baseball Special with Cory Provus of the Minnesota Twins 4/14/23
This week, hosts Steve Sviggum, Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson take a break from more serious topics to talk with the radio voice of the Minnesota Twins, Cory Provus, and then have an in-depth discussion about why Earl Battey was actually a better catcher for the Twins than Joe Mauer.
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College Affordability with Dan Sullivan and Steve Poskanzer 4/7/23
Hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson talk with President Emeritus of St. Lawrence University, Dan Sullivan, and President Emeritus of Carleton College, Steve Poskanzer, about the affordability of college in the United States, and what can be done to make sure college is accessible to all Americans.
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The Role of the Federal Reserve Bank with Joe Mahon of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve 3/31/23
Hosts Bruce Morlan and Nathan Leaf talk with Joe Mahon, a Regional Outreach Director with the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank. They discuss the role the Fed plays in maintaining a healthy economy, and how it's actions affect bank stability, inflation, and other more day-to-day situations.
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Connected Autonomous Vehicles with Gina Bass, Frank Douma and Brian Davis of the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota 3/24/23
This week, hosts Rich Larson and Nathan Leaf visit the Center for Transportation Studies on the University of Minnesota campus to talk about the work they are doing in developing Connected Autonomous Vehicles, or self-driving cars, and the infrastructure and policy adaptations that will be...
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The case for Standard Time with Dr. Beth Malow 3/17/23
This week hosts Bruce Morlan and Rich Larson talk with Dr. Beth Malow, a physician and advocate for the elimination of Daylight Saving Time.
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The Minnesota Defense Advanced Technology Sector with Chip Laingen and Pat Dillon 3/10/23
Hosts Jon Olson and Chris Chapp talk with Pat Dillon, the President of MNSBIR, and Chip Laingen, the Executive Director of the Defense Alliance about helping Minnesota small businesses do business with the US Defense Department, and the challenges those companies face.
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Regenerative Poultry Agriculture with Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin 3/3/23
Host Bruce Morlan talks with Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin about his company, Tree Range Chickens, and the belief that many practices that we consider fundamental in the raising of livestock could be approached differently and yield better results.
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The emerging intricacies of space law with Professor Michelle Hanlon 2/24/23
This week hosts Joe Moravchik and Steve Poskanzer discuss international law as it relates to space with the Co-Director of the Air and Space Law Program University of Mississippi, Professor Michelle L. D. Hanlon. The discussion covers the concept of "Space Law" itself, territorial rights on the...
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Minnesota and Federal AG Policy with Congressman Collin Peterson and Commissioner Thom Peterson 2/17/23
Hosts Jon Olson and Joe Moravchik talk with former Collin Peterson, who chaired the House Agriculture Committee from 2019-2021, and Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Peterson about the Federal Farm Bill and Minnesota's Agricultural Economy.
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Wills and Trusts with Attorney Eric Brever 2/10/3
Hosts Joe Moravchik and Steve Poskanzer talk with Eric Brever of the Law firm Wornson Goggins in New Prague. Brever explains important details about wills and trusts.
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The rise of Crypto Currency with Shawn Riley 2/3/23
Hosts Bruce Morlan and Joe Moravchik discuss the intricacies of crypto currency with Shawn Riley, the CEO of Bitzero Blockchain and the former Chief Information Officer of the State of North Dakota. Riley discusses the origins of crypto currency, how it works and what exactly is blockchain.
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Direct effects of climate change in Minnesota with Dr. Ken Blumenfeld and former Minnesota Senator David Senjem 1/27/23
Hosts Jon Olson and Bruce Morlan discuss the direct effects of climate change on the state of Minnesota with Olmsted County Commissioner and former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader David Senjem, and Senior Climatologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Dr. Kenneth Blumenfeld.
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Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic with Dr. Michael Osterholm 1/20/23
This week's hosts, Bruce Morlan and Steve Poskanzer, speak with University of Minnesota epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm, a member of President Biden's Covid-19 Advisory Board, about lingering questions from the pandemic, how we should prepare for the next one, how the virus was politicized,...
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The Craft Beverage Industry in Minnesota with Derek Meyers and Mark Schiller 1/13/23
This week, hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson talk with Derek Meyers of Imminent Brewing, and the President of the Minnesota Distillers Guild, Mark Schiller of Loon Liquors, both in Northfield, Minnesota. The discussion ranges from distribution models to state alcohol regulation, to expansion...
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The Rice County, Minnesota Superfund Site with Glen Castor
This week's hosts Bruce Morlan and Rich Larson discuss the situation over what was once the unofficial Rice County dump, and is now a toxic waste site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, with Bridgewater Township Supervisor Glen Castore.
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Challenges and optimism for farming in the 21st century
This week hosts Joe Moravchik and Steve Sviggum, who himself is a farmer, talk with David Legvold and Hannah Malecha, both of whom operate farms in South Central Minnesota, about the state of farming in the 21st Century. The four discuss soil erosion, legislation, new pests, the importance of...
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The role of religion in modern American politics with Professor Christopher Chapp 12/23/22
This week hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich larson discuss the intersection of politics and religion with Professor Christopher Chapp, the Director of the Institute for Freedom & Community at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
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Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels with John Englander
This week hosts Bruce Morlan and Jon Olson discuss the problem of rising sea levels with oceanographer and author John Englander
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The 2023 United States Supreme Court with Professor Alan Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota Law School 12/9/22
Carleton College President Emeritus Stave Poskanzer, who will be an occasional contributor to Public Policy This Week, talks with University of Minnesota Associate Professor of Law Alan Rozenshtein about cases that will come before the United States Supreme Court in 2023, and the makeup of the...
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Mental Health and Law Enforcement 12/02/22
This week hosts Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson talk with Northfield, Minnesota Chief of Police Mark Elliott and Rice County, Minnesota Behavioral Health Supervisor Dante Hummel-Langerfeld about the Rice County's Community Based Coordinator program that embeds social workers and mental health...
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Ranked Choice Voting with Tim Penny of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, and Erin Zamoff of Fair Vote Minnesota 11/25/22
This week, hosts Bruce Morlan and Joe Moravchik talk with Erin Zamoff, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Fair Vote Minnesota, and former US Congressman Tim Penny, President of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, about ranked choice voting, which some believe could a...
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The importance of a Free Press with Tom Hauser of KSTP News 11/18/22
This week hosts Joe Moravchik and Bruce Morlan have a conversation with Emmy Award winning journalist Tom Hauser of KSTP News about the importance of a free press in a democratic society. They also discuss the book Tom wrote about his time covering then Governor Jesse Ventura and his role in...
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The aftermath of the 2022 midterm elections with Professor Kathryn Pearson of the University of Minnesota 11/11/22
This week hosts Rich Larson and Steve Sviggum talk with Kathryn Pearson, a renowned professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota about the results and aftereffects of the 2022 midterm elections.
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Nuclear Power with Don Harker and Dr. Josh Jarrell 11/4/22
This week hosts Bruce Morlan and Jon Olson talk with veteran nuclear power consultant Don Harker and Dr. Josh Jarrell of the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability program. They discuss nuclear power, it’s merits, the dangers both real and perceived, and how it has evolved…
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Cyber Security with North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley 10/28/22
This week, hosts Bruce Morlan and Joe Moravchik speak with North Dakota's Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley about cyber security at both the national and state levels. Recorded at the 2022 Global Cyber Security Summit on October 26, 2022
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