From Protest to Politics: A Pre-Caucus Special

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TTT1806 Frebruary 5 pre caucus special

2017 was a year of protest. From mad scientists to the record-breaking marches by women from all over the nation, millions of citizens have announced loud and clear that President Trump’s tweets and Republican policies are not OK. Will this mix of outrage and hope translate into electoral victories in 2018? MinnPost political writer Briana Bierschbach and Kym Wentzell, co-chair of endorsements for Our Revolution Minnesota, join TruthToTell to share their take on the candidates and issues here in Minnesota.

Political Change Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here

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TTT1751 December 18 Politics

The election of Democrat Doug Jones in deep-red Alabama, history-making local elections in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and forced resignations in the State Legislature and U.S. Senate: A lot is happening in politics. To understand some of the forces behind these dramatic events, TTT interviews its very own political guru, Matthew Filner, professor of political science at Metropolitan State University.