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Lori Sturdevant, Author and Journalist
(2-13-2026)   [Steve Francisco]

 To WATCH the video, click the screen above. To share the video with others, long-click or right-click here. Lori Sturdevant covered state and local government as a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune for 43 years. She has authored or edited … Continue reading

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Thomas Elness, AARP MN Associate State Director for Advocacy,
(2-13-2026)   [Bill Raker]

 To WATCH the video, click the screen above. To share the video with others, long-click or right-click here. Nonprofit and nonpartisan AARP, counts some 625,000 members in Minnesota, advocates for policy issues that positively impact the well-being of people. Guest Thomas … Continue reading

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John Wells, Photographer
(01-30-2026)   [Steve Francisco]

 To WATCH the video, click the screen above. To share the video with others, long-click or right-click here. Photographer John Wells picked up a Polaroid Instamatic camera as a teenager and has been refining his artistic skills ever since. In this … Continue reading

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Prof. John Mazis,
(1-30-2026)  [BRaker]

 To WATCH the video, click the screen above. To share the video with others, long-click or right-click here. What is a despot? Who are some examples from history? How do they gain power? How do they stay in power? How do … Continue reading

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Prof. Michael Lansing, Augsburg College
(1-9-2026) [Steve Francisco]

 To WATCH the video, click the screen above. To share the video with others, long-click or right-click here. Augsburg College History Professor Michael Lansing joins host Steve Francisco to discuss his work with Dr. Yohuru Williams of the University of St. … Continue reading

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