Best MSP Radio Podcasts (2025)

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AI Use Surges Beyond Guardrails: IT Leaders Face Challenges Amid Shadow AI and New Models 18:08

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New research indicates that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding beyond established guidelines, with significant implications for IT leadership and security. A study from UpGuard reveals that over 80% of employees in sectors like finance and healthcare are utilizing unauthorized AI tools, often referred to as shadow AI. This trend r…

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Property taxes in Minnesota; Anoka County deputy assault 4:26

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Property owners across Minnesota could be asked to come up with nearly one billion dollars more for city, county and other local government operations. Minnesota police groups say a judge set bail far too low for a man accused of assaulting an Anoka County sheriff’s deputy. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by E…

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Bill to end the federal government shutdown is passed; Minnesota Reps. voted with their parties 5:06

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Minnesota lawmakers voted with their parties on the bill to end the federal government shutdown. The U.S. House passed the bill last night that replenishes government funds for agencies shut for more than seven weeks. Republicans Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber backed the bill. Democrats Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Kel…

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U.S. Cyber Defense Weakens as CISA Faces Cuts; EU Eases GDPR for AI; UK Tightens Cybersecurity Laws 15:15

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The expiration of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) on September 30, 2025, has resulted in a notable decline in U.S. cyber defense capabilities, with a reported drop of over 70% in the sharing of threat indicators. This lapse has created a legal and operational vacuum, leading to increased delays in alert dissemination and a rise in …

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Vance Boelter case; Fraud audit contract will cost Minnesota $2.3M 3:27

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Federal prosecutors said today that they're still deciding whether to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. A one-year contract between a key Minnesota agency and a consulting firm will cost the state $2.3 million. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Ho…

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An independent evaluator will review the law enforcement response to June lawmaker shooting 4:55

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The state’s official Veterans Day program is at the National Guard Armory in Mankato. Officials from the Minnesota National Guard and the state Department of Veterans Affairs will join elected officials and others for the event. Minnesota has begun distributing SNAP benefits to recipients — but there continues to be widespread confusion over whethe…

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AI Adoption Soars: ChatGPT & CoPilot Lead, Trust Issues Persist, and China's KimiK2 Emerges 16:00

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ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot are leading the enterprise AI adoption race, with 67% and 58% of businesses utilizing these tools, respectively, according to a study by the Wharton Human AI Research Program. This trend highlights a significant gap between these dominant players and competitors like Claude, Perplexity, and DeepSeek, which have much lo…

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Food pantry network for veterans; Minnesota binary trigger ban goes through the courts 3:50

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Veterans and their families in Minnesota who are experiencing hunger will get food support from the state. And a Ramsey County judge won't let Minnesota keep a binary trigger ban in effect as a case challenging goes through appeals. Those stories and more in today’s evening from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…

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Deal to reopen the government could threaten Minnesota’s hemp-derived products 5:24

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The state’s official Veterans Day program is at the National Guard Armory in Mankato. Officials from the Minnesota National Guard and the state Department of Veterans Affairs will join elected officials and others for the event. Minnesota has begun distributing SNAP benefits to recipients — but there continues to be widespread confusion over whethe…

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Job Market Slows Amid Layoffs; Trust in AI Grows Despite Governance Gaps and SMBs Seek Performance 17:31

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The U.S. job market is experiencing a gradual slowdown, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.36% in October 2025, according to estimates from the Chicago Federal Reserve. Despite an increase in layoff announcements, initial unemployment claims remain low at 229,000, indicating some stability. Major companies like Amazon, UPS, and Target have anno…

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Minneapolis schools avert teachers strike; Demuth announces running mate for governor's race 3:57

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Minneapolis teachers have reached a tentative agreement with the district, averting a strike that was scheduled to begin tomorrow. And GOP gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth is the first in the race to announce her running mate. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…

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Monday marks 50th anniversary of the Fitzgerald’s sinking 5:16

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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Navigating MSP Growth: Compliance, Workflow Automation, and Co-Managed IT Insights with Brentley Pearce 22:06

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Brantley Pearce, Chief Technology Officer at RJ Young, discussed the integration of IT services, workflow automation, and workplace technology within the managed services sector. RJ Young, a 70-year-old organization with approximately 700 employees, has been providing managed services since 2012 and has seen significant growth, now generating $12 b…

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AI Adoption Grows, But SMBs Struggle with Readiness and ROI Amid Platform Inshittification 43:36

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AI adoption is accelerating among small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), with 87% of executives believing it will transform their operations within a year. However, only 29% feel their teams are prepared to implement AI effectively. This gap highlights a significant challenge for organizations that have invested in AI without seeing tangible return…

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ConnectWise Enhances ASIO, ESET Integrates AI, OpenAI Hits 1M Customers, Trust as a KPI? 16:15

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ConnectWise has announced enhancements to its Ozzio platform, which now includes expanded third-party patching for over 7,000 applications, improvements to the professional services automation (PSA) user experience, and advanced robotic process automation (RPA) capabilities. These updates aim to address security vulnerabilities in widely exploited …

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MSP sees a reduction in flights due to the government shutdown 5:09

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By Minnesota Public Radio

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Amazon's Legal Battle with Perplexity AI, Microsoft’s AI Agent Flaws, and Netrix's Ricoh Acquisition 15:19

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Amazon has initiated legal action against Perplexity AI, alleging that the startup's AI browser improperly accesses Amazon customer accounts by mimicking human browsing behavior. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, raises concerns about security risks associated with Perplexity's Comet browser. Ama…

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MSP expects to see canceled flights due to shutdown 4:12

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The Minneapolis-St. Paul airport expects to see canceled flights starting Friday after federal officials said they're cutting back air traffic by about 10 percent due to the government shutdown. Patrick Knight, a businessman and former Marine, has joined the race to be the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor. This is an MPR News Evening upd…

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Jacob Frey wins third term as Minneapolis mayor 5:09

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After a second round of ballot counting on Wednesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey won a third term in office. Frey surpassed the needed 50-percent threshold of ranked choice votes to claim the win. His closest challenger, Sen. Omar Fateh, earned a little more than 44 percent of the vote. In St. Paul, the capital city's new mayor will be state Rep.…

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AI Hype vs. Reality: Cybersecurity Threats Rise, MIT Study Withdrawn, and CMMC Compliance Looms 15:16

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The Pentagon is preparing to enforce the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements for small businesses, with compliance becoming mandatory in contracts starting November 10, 2025. Nearly 500 organizations have already achieved Level 2 certification, and the Defense Department is actively surveying small businesses to assess th…

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Election results: New mayor in St. Paul; Frey wins third term in Minneapolis 4:23

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Election results: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has been narrowly elected to a third term at City Hall. And in St. Paul, state Rep. Kaohly Her will be the next mayor, unseating incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter.By Minnesota Public Radio

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‘Hurricane aftermath in Jamaica - are we numb to images of destruction?’, ‘Israel arrests Army commander who released film of prisoner abuse’ and finally, ‘Carnegie report finds Scottish wellbeing ahead ... 19:17

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Here's the first topic from today's Talk Media Episode. To hear the full hour long podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmediaBy The Big Light

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Kaohly Her makes history as first woman and Hmong American to lead St. Paul 6:09

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State Rep. Kaohly Her made history early this morning by becoming the first Hmong American and first woman elected to lead the city of St. Paul. Her defeated incumbent mayor Melvin Carter after a second round of tabulation of ranked choice ballots. Her campaigned on revitalizing the downtown and Midway neighborhoods, and working to make the city mo…

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MSP Market Surges to $300B, AI Struggles to Scale, and New Tools Transform Business Operations 14:34

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The managed service provider (MSP) market has surpassed $305 billion and is projected to reach $571 billion by 2033, indicating a strong trend toward consolidation within the sector. In the second quarter of 2025 alone, there were 92 announced mergers and acquisitions, as companies aim to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities and automate operat…

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Election Day in Minnesota; Hormel announces layoffs 4:54

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Today is Election Day. There are races for mayor, city council and school board in communities around the state, as well as ballot questions. A report released today flags issues related to internal controls in the governor's office. And Austin-based Hormel Foods Corporation announced it would cut around 250 jobs as part of a restructuring. Those s…

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Minnesotans head to the polls for Election Day 5:18

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It's Election Day across the state. Voters are selecting school board members, county commissioners and deciding other local races. In St. Paul, there's a mayoral election. Minneapolis voters also selecting a mayor today — and all 13 members of the City Council. Six candidates are facing off today over three seats on the Anoka-Hennepin school board…

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Election Day preview; Open enrollment 4:16

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Tomorrow is Election Day for many communities across Minnesota. Most polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Minnesota offers same-day registration, as long as you have proof of residence. Open enrollment for state health care plans started Saturday, and many Minnesotans are seeing steeper prices for coverage next year. Those stories and…

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AI Spending Surges to $300B; Small Business Sales Rise 8% Amid Inflation and Tariff Pressures 14:35

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AI infrastructure spending is rapidly increasing, with major technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon projected to invest over $300 billion by the end of 2025. This surge is primarily driven by the demand for data centers and GPU capacity to support artificial intelligence initiatives. While the Federal Reserve indicates that curr…

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House Speaker Lisa Demuth announces run for Minnesota governor 4:45

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House Speaker Lisa Demuth is running for governor. In an interview with MPR News ahead of the announcement, the Cold Spring Republican described herself as being best positioned among a crowded Republican field to take on DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who is seeking a third term. Demuth climbed to the role of speaker earlier this year under a power-sharing de…

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Tax Code Changes: How MSPs Can Benefit from Bonus Depreciation and R&D Credits with Andrew Jordan 17:30

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Andrew Jordan, a CPA specializing in IT services and managed service providers (MSPs), discusses the implications of recent tax code changes for MSPs. The new legislation, referred to as the "big, beautiful bill," has introduced significant modifications, including the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation. This allows MSPs to write off the full…

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How Agentic AI is Revolutionizing Managed Services: Insights from Industry Experts 39:25

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Agentic AI is emerging as a significant force in the managed services sector, with the potential to automate up to 80% of routine tasks. Howard M. Cohen and Karl Palachuk, both seasoned experts in the IT partner ecosystem, discussed the current confusion among Managed Service Providers (MSPs) regarding the application and benefits of agentic AI. Th…

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MSP Industry Shifts: AI Investments Rise, Flamingo Challenges RMM Costs, and Accountability Looms 13:23

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The 2025 State of the MSP Report from TechPartners reveals a rapidly evolving managed service provider (MSP) industry, with nearly half of surveyed MSPs reporting revenues below $5 million. This indicates a market ripe for consolidation, as 60% of MSPs express interest in acquiring other firms while 28% are open to being acquired. The report highli…

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Medicaid providers concerned about audit delays; China ends soybean boycott 4:03

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Many Medicaid service providers have been scrambling this week to understand how a new Minnesota audit will play out. And China has agreed to buy soybeans from the United States again, ending its boycott of the American crop. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…