In this hour, music critic, Chris Riemenschneider of the Star Tribune discusses the Minnesota History Center's new exhibit that gives you an all-access pass to First Avenue where you'll hear great stories that have come out of that venue. At the bottom of the hour, Courtney Harrness, Executive Director & program lead of Get Summer at YMCA joins Esme to discuss his program that will give thousands of teens across the Twin Cities a free membership to the Y thanks to a grant from the Richard M ...
Jun 02, 2019•44 min
When a prisoner gets family visits, it has shown to reduce recidivism. Rep. Jamie Becker (DFL District 42B) joins Esme to discuss a piece of legislation that would make it possible to fund a two-year pilot program that would provide transportation for child visits to Shakopee women's prison. Later, Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL District 33B) and James Wolfin, a grad student from the U of M's Bee Lab discuss a new programmed approved by legislation this week that benefits the Rusty Patched bumble bee ...
Jun 02, 2019•39 min
Dave Schultz, professor of law at Hamline University talk this week in politics and Dave's trip to Lithuania.
May 26, 2019•40 min
Justin Halverson, financial professional with Great Waters Financial discuss what the China tariff means for consumers. How will effect cost of goods, farmers, and 401Ks. Dr. Lynn Bielski, Asst. Professor of speech pathology audiology at Ball State University comes on air with Esme to talk about hearing loss and what you can do to protect your hearing.
May 26, 2019•36 min
To start the show. @MNInsulin4All Quinn Nystom & Nicole Smith Holt discuss the skyrocketing prices of medication, insulin in particular and what they're doing to combat that. Later in the hour, Maria Wesserle, founder of Four Season Foraging talk about natural foods you can find in the woods, parks, and maybe even your backyard.
May 26, 2019•36 min
Dr. Dave Schultz visits with Esme throughout the entire hour to talk politics, Dave's new blog & much more!
May 05, 2019•41 min
Roshini Rajkumar, host of News & Views and the Real Leaders with Roshini podcast joins Emse at the top of the hour. Later in the hour, Dr. Frank Rhame from the Allina Health Clinic discusses the Church of Scientology cruise ship that's under quarantine due to an outbreak of measles.
May 05, 2019•39 min
WCCO news reporter and new voice of the Minnesota Lynx Sloane Martin chats with Esme to start the show. Later in the hour, defense attorney Marsh Halberg joins the show to discuss the Mohamed Noor, Justine Ruszczyk xase.
May 05, 2019•36 min
Steven Schier, professor of poli-science at Carleton College talks politics with Esme.
Apr 28, 2019•38 min
Addiction treatment specialist and founder of EVO Health & Wellness visits with Esme Murphy. Dr. Michael Tkach discusses the use of alcohol, reason why people may drink and how you know when you're drinking has gone to far. Research assistant Sheron Perrone fills out the special guest packed hour, informing the public all about community supported agriculture.
Apr 28, 2019•36 min
Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson joins Esme. Dr. Elizabeth Farhat. dermatologist, discusses skin caner and skin care with Esme.
Apr 28, 2019•35 min
Hamline professor of Law, Dave Schultz and Esme talk about the week in politics and discuss Dave’s blog. Plus, Dave has filed a lawsuit against those responsible for this miserable winter.
Apr 14, 2019•38 min
Have you seen the advertisement for pain relief products that boast hemp. What are CBD infused products and do they work? Then, is it ever too old to take on the presidency? Carleton Poli-Sci professor Steven Schier and Esme discuss.
Apr 14, 2019•38 min
There is a new W4 form we'll need to fill out and it will be worse than filling out your taxes. A drug resistant fungus is responsible for some deaths around the world including a few in the US. Then, the president of MN United Chris Wright talks about the first game played this afternoon at Allianz Field.
Apr 14, 2019•36 min
Professor David Schultz talks local politics and the scandal with Joe Biden.
Apr 07, 2019•37 min
Hennepin County has pledged to partner with violence and child abuse advocates as they change the way they handle sex assault cases.
Apr 07, 2019•35 min
How will Officer Mohamed Noor defend himself in court this week as he faces charges for the shooting death of Justine Damond? A local attorney weighs in.
Apr 07, 2019•22 min
St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow. Adam Johnson from Visit St. Paul joins Esme to recap today's festivities and preview the big events coming up in the Twin Cities.
Mar 17, 2019•39 min
News of a major college admissions scandal rocked the academic world this week. Chris Wills joins Esme to make sense of this widespread and brazen scheme.
Mar 17, 2019•41 min
Esme explores how your deductions may be impacted by this year's changes in income tax with financial advisor Chris Carosa.
Mar 17, 2019•39 min
The pastor from Aldersgate UMC in St. Louis Park gives his thoughts on this week's decision from the United Methodist Church to ban same-sex marriage and gay clergy. He also explains which side of this argument he stands on.
Mar 03, 2019•9 min
Dave Schultz has a lot to look into this week. Topics include President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un, Michael Cohen's days in front of Congress, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's rocky week, the MN legislature's latest gun control bills, and more.
Mar 03, 2019•41 min
Dr. Paul Orchard from the U of M tells us about Rare Disease Day, along with what may classify as a rare disease. Univ. of St. Thomas professor Charles Reid discusses the latest revelations of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Pastor Paul Baudhuin describes the recent decision from the Methodist Church regarding same-sex marriage.
Mar 03, 2019•40 min
Senta Leff (Executive Director of the MN Coalition for the Homeless) describes the impact of the annual Homeless Day on the Hill, which will take place on February 13th. Nick Foulks from Great Water Financial talks about increased turbulence in the Stock Market.
Mar 03, 2019•41 min
Esme talks local and national politics with Professor Dave Schultz.
Feb 17, 2019•36 min
Could Plan B contraceptives soon be available in vendin gmachines at the University of Minnesota? A plan is underway to make it available and at affordable prices.
Feb 17, 2019•41 min
Could this be the year that minnesota goes hands free? A dad whose daughter was killed by a distracted driver hopes so. Later in the show, Esme talks to Senator Patricia Torres Ray who wants to bring more diversity to the classroom.
Feb 17, 2019•40 min
Guest host Sloane Martin talks about Maya Moore's decision to take a year away from the Lynx and the WNBA. Our host and producer Sheletta Brundidge look forward to Valentine's Day. Author Alana Semuels talks about the socioeconomic circumstances that impact decisions for kids to play football.
Feb 11, 2019•42 min
Sloane Martin guest hosts. Is Generation X an overlooked group? St. Thomas associate dean Lisa Waldner explains why that appears to be true. MN ERA president Heather Allison discusses an effort to pass the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment.
Feb 11, 2019•41 min
WCCO reporter Sloane Martin fills in for Esme. Hamline law professor Dave Schultz previews what Amy Klobuchar will announce on Sunday. Augsburg history professor Dr. Bill Green takes us through some of Minnesota's place regarding Black History Month.
Feb 11, 2019•43 min
