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We were joined on stage by award-winning journalist and public radio economics editor Chris Farrell and Gustavus professor of philosophy Lisa Heldke. The guests talked about the economic, social, community, and individual costs and benefits of higher learning.
Medical Marijuana is currently legal in 20 states and the District of Colombia, but not in Minnesota. Some state lawmakers, as well as our guest, think it’s time for Minnesota to get on the bandwagon. We spoke with Heather Azzi, Political Director for Minnesotans for Compassionate Care.
Judges, prosecutors, and even the United State Attorney General have been pushing for reform of Mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, which require certain penalties for crimes regardless of circumstance. Proponents of reform say the sentencing guidelines are too arbitrary and are a leading cause of prison over-crowding. But will legislators risk being called “soft on crime” in order to loosen some of the restrictions? Listen to our guest, Sarah Catherine Walker, Founder of the Minnesota Second Chance Coalition.
What do guns, marijuana, and until recently, gay marriage all have in common? They are all issues where state laws have challenged federal authority. Whether it’s Washington and Colorado legalizing a controlled substance for recreational purposes, or Missouri attempting to bar authorities from enforcing federal gun laws, there are constitutional battles everywhere you look. We’ll ask professor Dale Carpenter for a primer on state’s rights and whether we’re headed for an American Civil War II.
Less than a week after the election to choose his replacement, Minneapolis’s outgoing mayor joined The Theater of Public Policy for a "This is Your Life" retrospective. We dug into the political highs and lows of eleven years in office and opened it up for the audience to ask about what’s next for the former mayor.Did he announce his aspiration for a higher office?
This is our interview of Minneapolis mayoral candidate, Betsy Hodges. Betsy tells us about her vision for transit, education, how she developed an internal editor, and how she's trying to get rid of the "Old Boys Club" mentality.
