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The Sunday Take
by Audacy
Blois welcomes in guests and contributors to talk about the week’s most pivotal and impactful current events…along with the political scene and all things relevant + newsworthy affecting our listeners’ lives.
Episodes
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Counting Down to Election Day, Sen. Putnam, Fmr Rep. Pierson
This coming Tuesday marks three weeks until Election Day - Blois discusses what to expect, what to look for as we wind down the clock! He chats with Senator Aric Putnam who is defending his Senate District 14 in Saint Cloud - we get into state budget, Ag, campaigning and what he is seeing and...
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MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen and others on the current Ag in Minnesota!
We begin with thoughts on the situation involving the Eden Prairie homecoming football game, the current state of the Minnesota economy as we approach November and more! This week Blois sat down with Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen and also we replay an excerpt from this week’s Fluence...
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Congressional District 2 Debate with DFL candidate Matt Little and GOP candidate Eric Pratt!
This week Blois Olson moderates an in-studio debate for the U.S. Congressional District Two Seat between DFL candidate and former Senator Matt Little and GOP candidate and Senator Eric Pratt - asking the hard pressed questions from Metro Surge, to fraud, Presidential influence, Ag and more!
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Leadership Forum with Sen. Klobuchar and Spkr. Demuth at LeadingAge Conference!
It is oh so far away but oh so close! This week Blois sat down to chat with Senator Amy Klobuchar and Speaker Lisa Demuth at the LeadingAge Minnesota Annual Leadership Forum and Conference up at Grand View Lodge - covering any and all topics when it comes to the upcoming election, the needs an...
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The Sunday Take: How candidates are speaking/connecting with voters, plus Ryan Faircloth on his Star Tribune story about Gov. Walz administration’s response to fraud in MN
Blois Olson and Lindsey Brown in studio for this morning’s Sunday Take. To open the show Blois talks about Representative Cedric Frazier’s campaign ghosting him for a debate and Ryan Faircloth’s piece in the Star Tribune this morning about the Governor Tim Walz administration’s response to...
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The Sunday Take - Auditors Debate LIVE at the State Fair
It is the second Sunday of the Minnesota State Fair as we are in the home stretch for this year and we have Blois Olson LIVE on the WCCO Radio veranda hosting the Minnesota State Auditor's Debate on Sunday Take featuring Scott Jensen, Jay Reeves, and Zack Filipovich tackling any and all of the…
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The Sunday Take - Live from the Fair and talking political history at the fairgrounds
Bois Olsen is joined live at Minnesota State Fair with Eric Eskola, former WCCO Radio personality/host and John McCormick with Wall Street Journal.
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Flock, AI and Data Centers, Rep Brad Tabke and Rep Mary Franson!
We are creeping ever so closely to the Minnesota State Fair - Blois previews what the first weekend of Sunday Take has in store, we discuss flock cameras, AI and data centers then pivot to chat with Representatives Brad Tabke (D) Shakopee and Representative Mary Franson (R) Alexandria discussing...
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MN Chamber President and CEO Doug Loon and WI Political Analyst – Bill McCoshen
What a week that was in Minnesota politics with Tuesday's primaries in the rear view mirror - Blois recaps some of the key points and how this plays out into which candidates have the best scope, the best future outlook for this state, then we shift to metrics of this state MN Chamber President…
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Previewing and Taking a Deep Dive into Primary Week!
We are 48 hours away from Tuesday’s Primary Voting and Blois takes a deeper look into the races to watch for and the numbers going into this week’s voting from the top down he previews each race and the highs and lows of each candidate in each race!
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Previewing Farm Fest and GOP Senate Candidate Adam Schwarze!
This week marks another year of Farm Fest, Blois previews this as well as recapping the nice and not so nice interactions among campaigning this past week amid some turmoil in the Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan race! Then we hear from Republican candidate for Senate Adam Schwarze who shares his...
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Political Disengagement and Rep. Angie Craig (DFL) on Senate pr
As we inch closer to primaries there seems to be somewhat of a disconnect between Minnesotans and around the country with candidates and races in politics - Blois addresses why he believes people have tuned out. Then we have an extended conversation with Representative Angie Craig (DFL) who is...
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Congressional District 2 DFL Debate LIVE on WCCO Radio!
This week Blois Olson hosts the Congressional District 2 DFL Debate featuring Matt Klein, Matt Little and Kaela Berg LIVE in studio!
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Previewing Congressional District 2 Debate and Secretary of State Steve Simon!
We are edging closer to primaries and we have a few spots to fill both in DC and here in Minnesota so Blois previews next week's Sunday Take in studio debate featuring the three condidates for Congressional District 2 and what we can expect as we edge closer to primaries and then Blois sits down...
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America Turns 250 and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan on her bid for Senate!
This weekend marks 250 years as a country. Blois shares his thoughts on the historic Independence Day marker, previewing the primaries and Farm Fest coming up and then he sits down for an extended conversation with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan discusses why she chose to run for U.S. Senate, her…
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Five Things To Watch For Before The Primaries!
As we slowly approach primaries in just over a month, there is a lot to keep track of as we look ahead. From the Tim Walz factor in these elections and DFL support, also where does rural Minnesota and even surrounding states stand when it comes to the GOP? That, the Senate race and much more as...
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'Party Over Principle'; Third Party Candidates feat. Chip Tangen and Jay Reeves!
We begin today's show with Blois recapping the week that was as we had a lot of data flood in with fundraising numbers, also, Blois lays the ground for the conversation today on the 'party over principle' in today's politics and the state of being an independent candidate! We continue to…
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Remembering the Legacy of Melissa Hortman; Events of June 14th One Year Later!
It was one year ago today that many started their morning amid chaos when Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog Gilbert were gunned down in their home in the early Saturday morning hours in Brooklyn Park - along with Senator John Hoffman and wife Yvette being shot in…
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Minnesota Political Drama and Jake Johnson, DFL Congressional Candidate!
It has been an interesting week on both sides of the aisle, Klobuchar from the left and on the right we have seen some divisiveness and the non-endorsed candidates seem to have the backing financially - Blois begins by recapping that and much more from this week. Then we sit down with…
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GOP Recap from Duluth with Kendall Qualls, Adam Schwarze and Mike Lindell and Convention Weekend!
We had an upset in the GOP endorsement in yesterday’s convention up in Duluth where Kendall Qualls came away with the Republican nomination for the upcoming gubernatorial race - we talked to Kendall about this win, we chat with Adam Schwarze who received the Senate nomination and got Mike…
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Taking a deeper look at the DFL and GOP parties ahead of the state conventions
WCCO Political Analyst looks at races, trends and the issues going into state conventions in another crucial midterm year.
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Counting Down to the Final Gavel on the Session!
It is going to be a long final stretch into Monday for the members of the legislative session at the State Capitol to finish out this session leading up to the midnight deadline and Blois shares what needs to be done, if and how can Minnesota leaders reach an agreement on gun legislation, who has...
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Mothers Day and Michele Tafoya on her run for Senate!
We begin the show paying tribute to all of the moms out there, then we sit down with Michele Tafoya who is currently running for a Senate seat in Minnesota but also dive deeper into the War in Iran, caucuses, what Republicans need to do to turn the tide in Minnesota, and much more!
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The Sunday (Sports) Take - The Mood of Minnesota!
This Sunday Take we tried a different spin on the show - given the success of Minnesota sports on Thursday night where the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild both advanced to the next round with wins and while we are still riding the wave of winning - Blois chats with Dan Whenesota,...
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Reaction to D.C. incident, Sen. Ann Rest, Rep. Mary Franson!
Right out of the gate Blois discusses a variety of topics from the week, including the incident last night in Washington D.C. with the Correspondents Dinner. Then we talked to Senator Ann Rest (DFL) about the current session and how effective a tax bill could be for Minnesota. Then we pivot to…
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Reflection near the end of the Session at the TwinWest Legislative Breakfast!
We are nearing the end of the line for the session for 2026, with that said - legislative leaders Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL) Sen. Mark Johnson (GOP), Rep. Jamie Long (DFL) and Rep. Harry Niska (GOP) discusses the biggest session topics with 4 weeks left including any regrets from the past 3 years at...
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Rep. Ben Bakeberg, Sen. Mary Kunesh on Education, School Safety and more!
Legislators returned this week to resume the session after the Easter/Passover break and now we look ahead to what is next. From Lisa Demuth running for Governor to some of the key debates coming up - Blois breaks it all down and then we dive into a very key part of this session and that is the...
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GOP Leader Harry Niska and DFL Rep. Matt Norris on Easter Break and Rest of Session!
It is the Easter and Passover break for those in the Minnesota Legislature so we talked to both Republican Leader Harry Niska and then DFL Rep. Matt Norris on things they have heard while on break, doorknocking in their districts and through various conversations and what can be expected to get...
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Checking in on The Mood of Minnesota!
To begin today’s show - Blois reflects on the events of 2026 and even some of the key events of 2025 and we reflect on the ‘No Kings’ rallies in Minnesota this weekend. We open up the texts and calls to your concerns and current mood of Minnesota from taxes, agriculture, budget spending concerns,...
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Representative Jon Koznick and Senator Scott Dibble on Transportation!
It was a busy Saturday in certain parts of Minnesota with two conventions being held - one went as planned, the other not so much - Blois reacts to the latest happenings with that, a panel he moderated this past week and the latest with the current session and that leads us to today’s topic -...
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Capitol Check In and Senator Ron Latz!
This week Blois provides a check in from the Capitol amid the few times he had the chance to sit in on the current session over in Saint Paul then Blois sits down with Senator Ron Latz to discuss gun legislation at the Capitol as well following hearings this past week being held on gun control!...
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The current state of the Minnesota workforce!
This week Blois recaps the Minnesota Chamber Workforce Summit beginning with Sean O’Neil, Senior Director of Economic Development and Research – Minnesota Chamber. Then we hear from a panel of guests including Chancellor Scott Olson, Minnesota State, President Rob Vischer, University of St.…
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Mining and the Iron Range in Minnesota in 2026!
It was a tumultuous Saturday in the country and the world as the United States and Israel has officially taken military action against Iran and vice versa - Blois gets into a little of that. Also it is the first week of the State Tournament for Boy’s Hockey over at Grand Casino Arena and we…
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Housing with Rep. Agbaje and CEO First Housing James Vagle!
Well we got through the first week officially of the legislative session and as promised Blois dives into some of the key issues in Minnesota and with this session - this week it is housing! He sits down with both the CEO of First Housing James Vagle and Representative Esther Agbaje (D) to break...
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Rep Michelle Fischbach and Richard Syverson, MN Corn Growers!
It has been a year of news in just the first five weeks in Minnesota - so we try to pivot into focusing on the upcoming session! First, Blois sits down with Richard Syverson, a farmer in Western Minnesota and a member of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association - we discuss the use of E-15 in our...
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How can the state help stabilize the finances with HCMC?
We begin today’s show recapping the caucus week including a strong showing from Rep. Lisa Demuth in the Governor’s race and also begin to try to shift the focus on some of the pressing issues of the state and the upcoming session beginning with severe cuts from HCMC and the financial struggles...
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Previewing Caucus Week and Rep. Paul Torkelson!
It is finally February which means we made it through January - now Blois previews a busy first week as caucuses get underway this week and another month in politics begins! Then Blois sits down with Rep. Paul Torkelson on his service and why he’s retiring from the legislature, and what has…
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Another Dark Weekend in MN and Rep. Dave Baker
We begin the show obviously on a somber note where Blois recaps another tragedy in Minneapolis on Saturday involving Operation Metro Surge where ICE shot and killed another U.S. citizen and what comes next for this state! Also, this week Blois sits down with Representative Dave Baker of Willmar…
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ICE and Leadership in Minnesota and Tom Emmer!
The presence of ICE in Minnesota has become one of the more dominant news stories in 2026 and Blois discusses how this could impact the 2026 election, then he sits down with Majority Whip of the House of Representatives Tom Emmer to talk more about this, ICE and current state of Congress as we…
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Minnesota fraud and Judy Randall, MN Leg. Auditor joins!
Well it has been quite the week in Minnesota and once again this state is in the national spotlight - Blois begins recapping some of the key points of this week. Then he chats with Judy Randall, Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor discussing backdated documents, multiple findings in the latest audit…
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DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek on Paid Family Medical Leave and more
On the first show of 2026, Blois talks to DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek about the newest - and perhaps most controversial - laws in the state, Paid Family Medical Leave.
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Reflecting on the year in politics 2025 and looking ahead to 2026!
This week we reflect on the biggest pieces of 2025 in news, specifically the political assassination of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Annunciation shooting and what Tom Emmer and others in Minnesota politics look to accomplish in 2026. Blois also shares his take on what we should look at when it...
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Rep. Kelly Morrison and Kindness This Season!
We are only days away from the year 2026 which means a new session is right around the corner so Blois sits down with Representative Kelly Morrison to talk about her first year in Congress, capitalism, healthcare and the kindness caucus! Also Blois shares this week’s take which ties in to the…
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GOP Straw Poll Recap and Anders Folk, Hennepin County Atty Candidate!
It might be cold but these straw poll results are red hot - Blois recaps the results, discusses more on the recent KSTP when it comes to current Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and then Blois discusses the Hennepin County Attorney vacancy beginning this week with a conversation with Anders Folk...
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GOP AG Candidate Ron Schutz and ICE in Minnesota!
Today’s topic was all about civility and what lies ahead with the current situation with immigration in Minnesota. This week Blois sits down with the Republican candidate for Attorney General Ron Schutz who hopes to defeat Keith Ellison - but what separates him from the rest? What does he bring…
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Being Thankful and Looking Ahead!
Blois Olson recaps the week of Thanksgiving and previews some of the things to look for into the holiday season and into the new year and we replay the recent interview he had with the new Saint Paul Mayor - elect Kaohly Her! Then Blois shares this week's take!
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Congressman Brad Finstad on Ag and Immigration, Shutdown and more!
This week Blois Olson sits down with Congressman Brad Finstad to talk about what Congress needs to get done, how to find balance between immigration and agriculture, what was truly accomplished with the government shutdown and much more! Then Blois shares this week’s take as we head into...
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The current state of hemp and THC in Minnesota and an unstable economy!
Over this past week there has been quite a stir with the GOP slipping in a provision banning THC and hemp federally over the next year amid the government shutdown ending. Blois chats with Glenn McElfresh, Co-Founder and COO of Plift, a THC infused soda brand about his business, the effect this…
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The Future of Saint Paul with Mayor Elect Koahly Her and Being Straight Forward!
Election season is behind us and we now look ahead to what is next for Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Minnesota as a whole! This week Blois Olson sits down with the new Saint Paul Mayor - elect Koahly Her, who defeated Mayor Melvin Carter and now looks ahead to what the future holds for Saint Paul,...
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Another Contender in the Minnesota Governor's Race, The Rise of Socialism, Schoolboard Races
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is announcing she will be running for Governor in 2026. Breaking down the rise of socialist candidates in American elections. The Minneapolis mayoral race is this Tuesday and the results could dramatically shift the path of the city in the future. Blois shares...
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Blois welcomes in guests and contributors to talk about the week’s most pivotal and impactful current events…along with the political scene and all things relevant + newsworthy affecting our listeners’ lives.
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