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TTT1846 Nov 19 Common Cause-Protect MN
With the election of Tim Walz as governor and a DFL majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives, progressives have a long list of goals. From criminal-justice reform and gun regulation to climate action and a 21st century transportation system, there just may be room for initiatives that have been long stalled by Republican control of both houses of the legislature.
Joining TruthToTell to share their hopes for 2019 are Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, executive director of Common Cause Minnesota and active member of the Restore the Vote Coalition, and Reverend Nancy Nord Bence, executive director of Protect Minnesota.
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TTT1845 Nov 12 W Russell Liberian American
Wynfred Russell is one of many members of the Liberian diaspora who contribute to their communities back home and here at home in Minnesota. TruthToTell talks with Russell about his experiences fighting Ebola in Liberia, building strong public-health networks in Nigeria, and winning a city council seat in Brooklyn Park.
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TTT1844 Nov 5 Mid Term Elections
Is this really the most important election in our lifetime? That, of course, depends on how long you have been alive. It is certainly one of the most important elections in recent history because of the divisive demagoguery of the President of the United States and the social divisions his presidency both encourages and reflects. In this election-eve special, TruthToTell takes a step back to look at some of the underlying dynamics that have led up to this point as well as the record- breaking increase in voter participation that is one response. Joining host Tom O’Connell are political science professors Matt Filner of Metropolitan State University and Fred Slocum of Minnesota State University Mankato and Nick Harper, civic engagement director of the Minnesota League of Women Voters.
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TTT1843 Oct 29 Miguel Otarola - Strib Reporter
When President Donald Trump calls the press, “the enemy of the people,” he is attacking one of the pillars of a democratic society. We dedicate this edition of TruthToTell to the women and men on the front lines of print and broadcast journalism in cities and towns across Minnesota and the nation. Our guest, Miguel Otárola, covers Minneapolis’ western suburbs during the week and breaking news on the weekends. He also writes about immigration and his special passion, music.
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TTT1842 Oct 22 Mark Hasse and phone calls
The Hennepin County attorney may be the most influential law enforcement officer in Minnesota. Mark Hasse, a criminal-justice reformer, is challenging 20-year incumbent Mike Freeman for the post. Hasse, cofounder of the Second Chance Coalition and staff member of the Council on Crime and Justice, discusses reform of the cash bail system, juvenile justice, reducing racial disparities, decriminalizing marijuana and immigrant rights with TTT host Tom O’Connell.
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TTT1839 Oct 15 Dave Hutchunson - Canidate
TruthToTell discusses the issues with Hennepin County Sheriff candidate Dave Hutch.