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State Senator Erin Maye Quade is the principal author of a new Minnesota law, the first in the nation, banning the use of artificial intelligence to create nude images of children. The law, which took effect August 1, is being challenged in federal court by Elon Musk. Erin joins host Steve Francisco to discuss the new law and why it has attracted overwhelming bipartisan support in our closely-divided Legislature. She also explains why she is working to pass her Child Social Media Safety Bill that would require children to have parental consent before opening social media accounts. The senator is also working to limit how health insurers can use AI in reviewing claims and requests for approval of doctor-recommended procedures. Finally, the interview discusses the controversial use of Flock surveillance cameras and concerns about the building of AI data centers. Continue reading →

Amy Fredericksen joins host Steve Francisco to discuss the August 11 primary election results and what to expect in the November 3 general election. After serving as a Republican state senator from 2005 to 2013, including as the first woman majority leader, Amy has developed a keen political sense and is a regular political analyst on WCCO TV. She explains why she believes that Republican voters’ choices of Lisa DeMuth for governor and Michele Tafoya for U.S. Senate put Republicans in the best position to win statewide office for the first time in twenty years. But DeMuth and Tafoya will be running against two strong DFL candidates, Amy Klobuchar for governor and Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate. Amy shares her thoughts about how the fraud scandals may help Republican candidates and how the affordability crisis and the trauma of ICE Operation Metro Surge may help DFL candidates moving toward November. Continue reading →

To WATCH click the screen above. To share the video, long-click or right-click here. For interesting, independent, analytical, insightful news coverage and perspectives on Minnesota politics and local and state government in Minnesota, look to Minnesota Reformer.  Editor Patrick Coolican … Continue reading →

To WATCH click the screen above. To share the video, long-click or right-click here. Mike Maguire has served as mayor of Eagan since 2007. In this interview, Mayor Maguire tells host Steve Francisco why he is now seeking a sixth … Continue reading →

To WATCH click the screen above. To share the video, long-click or right-click here. Joe Kueger is one of the three candidates seeking to win in the August 11 primary election to go forward on the November ballot. Joe tells … Continue reading →