Best Tri State Generation Podcasts (2025)

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SCRAMBLE: Twin Cities scream club builds community through relieving stress & Minnesota spent nearly $46,000 on welfare per person in poverty in 2023 39:29

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Twin Cities scream club builds community through relieving stress Hollie Carr started the group after seeing a Chicago scream club on TikTok. Many people found her group the same way. “Are you here to scream?” Hollie Carr asked people who strolled by her Sunday night as the sun began to set near the Cedar Nichols Trailhead in Burnsville. Carr found…

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Putin ‘won’t give up on trying to destroy’ us, Ukraine’s former foreign minister warns 8:13

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The White House says that Vladimir Putin told President Trump that he would meet with the man whose country Russia invaded, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It comes as Trump is ruling out sending U.S. troops to Ukraine and also signaling it would be impossible for Ukraine to get Crimea back. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Pavlo Klimkin,…

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News Wrap: Trump administration revokes security clearances of current, former officials 6:23

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In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former officials, Hurricane Erin is churning in the Atlantic as it slowly makes its way up the U.S. coastline, the American Academy of Pediatrics is offering vaccine guidance that differs from official U.S. recommendations and the State Department h…

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A look at D.C. crime stats as Trump and city leaders offer competing claims 8:50

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President Trump paints the nation’s capital as a city beset by crime and called in National Guard troops. D.C. leaders contend there is no crisis, pointing to crime rates at 30-year lows. But Charles Lehman of the conservative Manhattan Institute argues neither side is telling the complete truth. Amna Nawaz spoke with Lehman about how both the loca…

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The climate and market factors driving beef prices to record highs 7:37

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Beef prices have soared to all-time highs with many families feeling the squeeze. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the factors driving prices higher. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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Why firefighters are facing toxic smoke with little to no protection 6:18

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At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the frontline, including confronting toxic smoke. As seasons grow longer and more intense, the health of wildland firefighters is under renewed focus. Stephanie Sy spoke with Hannah Dreier of The New York Times about her report on major health issues fir…

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Russian propaganda finds sympathetic ears among U.S. religious right 7:15

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Over the last decade, we've charted Russian propaganda efforts to affect elections in the U.S. and overseas. Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to portray himself and Russia as defenders of Christian and so-called "traditional" values. As special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports, those arguments have found an eager audience within cert…

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‘Baldwin: A Love Story’ frames James Baldwin’s life through the lens of his relationships 7:26

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In the first major biography of James Baldwin in over three decades, Nicholas Boggs presents an intimate portrait shaped by the people who inspired him. Boggs traces four of Baldwin's transformative relationships that depict him not just as a fearless social critic, but as an emotional, vulnerable man shaped by love. Geoff Bennett spoke with Boggs …

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GIS: One Bite at a Time 23:39

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What if the key to managing power consumption, wildfires, and infrastructure planning was hidden in a map? Join hosts Elizabeth Shilling and Julia Perry on the Western Watts Podcast as they dive into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with Rich Garcia, the Geospatial Data Systems Manager at Tri-State. With 15 years at Tri-State, Rich…

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8/19 Minnesota is one of the most generous states in the nation when it comes to welfare payments 1:28:24

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Minnesota is one of the most generous states in the nation when it comes to welfare payments. Omar Fateh holds rally last night, give a listen. Is the State Fair losing it's grip on the state of Minnesota. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Minnesota suing TikTok for ‘preying on young people,’ causing harm DNR fish pond stocked and r…

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8/19 Minnesota is one of the most generous states in the nation when it comes to welfare payments 1:39:24

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Minnesota is one of the most generous states in the nation when it comes to welfare payments. Omar Fateh holds rally last night, give a listen. Is the State Fair losing it's grip on the state of Minnesota. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Minnesota suing TikTok for ‘preying on young people,’ causing harm DNR fish pond stocked and r…

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The City's Backyard Ep 169 British Blues Guitarist MATT SCHOFIELD drops by to talk about his new album Many Moons Vol1 and his "Matt Schofield Trio" tour dates! 34:48

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Matt is excited to announce the release his brand new studio album “Many Moons, Vol.1” Recorded with his much loved original trio line-up, featuring Jonny Henderson and Evan Jenkins, to celebrate more than 20 years of performing together - it’s pure Matt Schofield Trio at their finest! Matt Schofield's tour dates! > https://www.mattschofield.com/to…

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MNST: The Twins had players weekend honoring Corey Koskie and the 1965 AL Championship team 48:01

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The Twins had players weekend honoring Corey Koskie and the 1965 AL Championship team. KOC drops a gigantic F-bomb during the Vikings game on Saturday. The origin of the House of David traveling baseball team, and......... We wrap by discussing the difference between horse and deer flies!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

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Zelenskyy gets promises of long-term U.S. support in White House talks with Trump 8:06

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Leaders from across Europe descended on Washington in a remarkable show of support for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who came to the White House to meet President Trump. The hastily arranged summit followed Friday’s Anchorage meeting between Trump and Russian President Putin. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/ne…

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Would ceding territory to Russia actually bring lasting peace to Ukraine? Experts weigh in 10:01

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For perspective on Monday's meetings at the White House and the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Geoff Bennett spoke with Charles Kupchan and David Kramer. Kupchan served on the National Security Council staff during the Obama and Clinton administrations, and Kramer was Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor durin…

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News Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas 4:58

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In our news wrap Monday, Hurricane Erin is roaring past the Bahamas as the East Coast braces for dangerous rip currents, more than 150 people are still missing after flash floods devastated Pakistan, a flight attendant strike at Air Canada entered its third day and conservative cable network Newsmax agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Syst…

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How D.C. residents feel about crime and the federal takeover of their city 7:11

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Residents of Washington, D.C., are still adapting to life under federal control after President Trump seized authority over the city’s police force and deployed the National Guard. Nearly 400 people have been arrested and hundreds more troops from West Virginia, Ohio, South Carolina and Mississippi continue to pour in. Geoff Bennett reports on what…

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How partisan redistricting battles could decide the next Congress 5:59

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Texas lawmakers are back in session after Democrats returned to the state after leaving to block partisan redistricting. Democrats came back because California is planning its own partisan map to counteract GOP gains in Texas. To discuss how the map battle could decide the next Congress, Lisa Desjardins spoke with Dr. Sam Wang of the Electoral Inno…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on whether Democrats can overcome GOP redistricting advantages 7:49

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the politics of redistricting and President Trump's latest push against mail-in voting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Newly released tapes reveal intimate reflections by Woody Guthrie 8:27

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Nearly 60 years after his death, there is a renewed interest in the life and music of American folk icon and social activist Woody Guthrie. Last week, an album of songs and recordings of him talking was released, and Guthrie’s songs are showing up on the set lists of some of music’s biggest stars. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action…

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8/18 Will Trump prevail over Putin? 1:44:25

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What's with a phone alert after the fact? Will Trump prevail over Putin? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: State Rep. Cedrick Frazier announces run for Hennepin County Attorney Man charged with shooting 5 officers near Princeton set for trial Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over bogus 2020 election…

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8/18 Will Trump prevail over Putin? 1:25:18

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What's with a phone alert after the fact? Will Trump prevail over Putin? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: State Rep. Cedrick Frazier announces run for Hennepin County Attorney Man charged with shooting 5 officers near Princeton set for trial Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over bogus 2020 election…

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What to expect from Zelenskyy’s next meeting with Trump, backed by European leaders 5:44

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When Zelenskyy returns to the Oval Office on Monday, at least a half-dozen European leaders will join him in a high-profile display of unity. After meeting with Putin on Friday, Trump aligned himself with Russian positions, triggering fears that Ukraine could be pressured to accept Moscow’s terms. John Yang speaks with William Taylor, former U.S. a…

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News Wrap: West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio deploying National Guard troops to DC 2:15

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In our news wrap Saturday, hundreds of National Guard members from West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio are deploying to Washington, D.C., Israelis held a nationwide strike to demand an end to the war in Gaza and return of hostages, and striking Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order from the government. PBS News is supported by…

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The environmental consequences of big tech’s push to ease regulations for AI development 5:04

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The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is creating a data center boom, but decades-old environmental protections are slowing efforts by big tech to build massive facilities. Wired Magazine has found that companies are asking the White House to ease those protections, and the Trump administration appears to be all in. Ali Rogin speaks with Wire…

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A photographer’s quest to raise awareness of fireflies under threat with dazzling images 2:56

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For many people, fireflies are part of the story of summer, evoking memories of lazy, hot evenings spent trying to catch them in glass jars. Now, one man is still trying to catch them — not with a jar, but with a camera — to raise awareness about the threats facing these glowing insects. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs…

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Security expert analyzes fallout of Trump’s alignment with Putin after their summit 5:59

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Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine are shifting next week to the White House, where Trump will meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy. Their talks come as Trump aligns himself with Putin, dropping his demand for a ceasefire and backing a comprehensive peace deal hours after meeting with Russia’s president in Alaska. John Yang speaks with secu…