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Brian Freeman a frequent guest on our show, is one of the most prolific and successful writers of this era. In his recent appearance, he discussed the unparalleled success of his recent release, “The Ursulina”, his upcoming release in July of the latest Jason Bourne book from the Robert Ludlum legacy, “The Bourne Sacrifice”, a new stand-alone thriller, “I Remember You”, due for release in August, and his latest offering in the Jonathan Stride series, due for release in the fall. And… on the seventh day, he rested.

Sheriff Time Leslie, Dakota County, MN, discusses multiple challenges facing law enforcement, reforming policing, and efforts to handle the recent surge in crime that is impacting both urban and suburban metro communities with host Steve Francisco.

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Rabbi Debra Rappaport, co-chair of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association, which consists of 42 area rabbis, discusses anti-Semitism and bigotry with host Alan Miller. They also reflected on the Russian incursion into Ukraine, Putin’s motivations, and its world-wide ramifications.

Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), discusses protecting the civil rights of Muslim Minnesotans, challenging anti-Muslim extremism and promoting better understanding of Muslims with host Steve Francisco.

Sen. Jim Carlson, has had more guest appearances on our show than any other guest over the last two decades: as a citizen, a legislator, and now as a senior member of the MN Senate. During that time he and Alan have developed a close friendship. In his latest appearance they discussed redistricting by a Judicial Commission in MN, the current legislative session, and spent substantial time on the January 6th, 2021 insurrection, which Sen. Carlson said directly threatened our democracy and Constitution.