The Political Junkie: Has the Mueller report changed anything?
Now that the Mueller report has been released to the public, is it changing people's minds?
Apr 22, 2019•17 min
Political Junkie with Ken Rudin on MPR News
Ken Rudin, an expert in American politics and campaign history, joins MPR News host Kerri Miller every week for a conversation about the latest on President Trump, Congress, and the American political scene.
Episodes
The Political Junkie: President Trump, Bernie Sanders and the rise of Mayor Pete
President Trump comes to Minnesota today for a roundtable discussion on tax cuts and the U.S. economy. MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with the Political Junkie about the tax cuts and why many Americans seem unhappy about them.
Apr 15, 2019•16 min
What does Kirstjen Nielsen's departure mean for U.S. immigration policy?
President Trump says there is a crisis at the border between the United States and Mexico. How do residents describe what is happening there?
Apr 08, 2019•49 min
The Political Junkie: Closing the southern border, subpoena for the Mueller report and Pete Buttigieg
Can President Trump really close the Southern border? That plus the latest on the Mueller report in this Monday's Political Junkie segment.
Apr 01, 2019•15 min
The Political Junkie: The Mueller report is done. Now what?
Special counsel Robert Mueller's report is finished, but that's not the end of the story. What comes next? Meanwhile, is there a chance we might get rid of the Electoral College?
Mar 25, 2019•14 min
The Political Junkie: The palatability of Beto O'Rourke
The political junkie offers his take on the week's big political headlines, from President Trump's first veto to Beto O'Rourke and New Zealand's commitment to reform of its gun laws.
Mar 18, 2019•15 min
The Political Junkie: Who is running and who is not
Even in a presidential field that's already crowded, there's much speculation about who will run and who won't. The Political Junkie stopped in to help us keep everything straight.
Mar 12, 2019•17 min
The Political Junkie: What came from the Cohen hearings?
The Michael Cohen hearings lasted over seven hours. Picking up on the most important parts can be difficult. The Political Junkie is here to help you make sense of it all.
Mar 04, 2019•15 min
The Political Junkie: What could come from Cohen's testimony
Michael Cohen is set to testify publicly in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday. What information could come from his testimony? What might happen away from public view?
Feb 25, 2019•17 min
The Political Junkie: Are presidential candidates from the Midwest electable?
Amy Klobuchar announced that she will be running for president. Will her Midwestern roots give her an advantage in states like Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan that went for Trump in 2016?
Feb 11, 2019•15 min
The Political Junkie: The qualities of good leadership
What are the qualities of a good political leader? Are our government leaders exhibiting the qualities of good leadership?
Feb 04, 2019•16 min
The Political Junkie: The developing landscape of the 2020 election
The RNC backed Trump's bid for re-election in 2020. More democrats have been announcing their intentions to run. Ken Rudin talked about everything that's happened in politics this past week.
Jan 28, 2019•13 min
Political Junkie: Talking political tribalism
The Political Junkie, Ken Rudin, joined MPR News host to talk about tribalism in politics and how people make decisions based on their party.
Jan 14, 2019•44 min
Political Junkie: Does the president set the moral tone for our country?
The Political Junkie, Ken Rudin, joined MPR News host Kerri Miller to run down the week's biggest political headlines.
Jan 07, 2019•15 min
The Political Junkie: Most consequential political stories of 2018
The political junkie, Ken Rudin, joined MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk about 2018's most consequential political stories.
Jan 03, 2019•28 min
Political Junkie: Threats of a government shutdown
MPR News host Euan Kerr sat down with Ken Rudin to run down the big headlines in political news this week. This week they talked about Trump's threats of a government shutdown if the border wall isn't funded, Mick Mulvaney being named acting chief of staff for Trump, and more.
Dec 17, 2018•15 min
Political Junkie: How healthcare was utilized in the election
MPR News Host Kerri Miller runs down the week in politics with Ken Rudin, host of The Political Junkie Podcast. This week they discussed the outcome of the midterm elections and healthcare.
Nov 12, 2018•16 min
Political Junkie: Election Eve
On election eve, MPR News host Kerri Miller chatted with Ken Rudin about what races are tightest around the country.
Nov 05, 2018•18 min
Political Junkie
MPR News Host Kerri Miller runs down the week in politics with Ken Rudin, host of The Political Junkie Podcast.
Oct 29, 2018•12 min
Political Junkie: How campaigns are using funding
MPR News host Kerri Miller and Ken Rudin sat down to talk about campaign financing and early voting
Oct 22, 2018•17 min
Political Junkie: 'It seems to get worse and worse'
Ken Rudin talked about how Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings have torn apart the Senate and the Supreme Court.
Oct 08, 2018•13 min
Political Junkie: 'There are so many things at stake' in the Kavanaugh hearings
Ken Rudin discussed the week's politics with host Kerri Miller.
Sep 24, 2018•10 min
Political Junkie: Kavanaugh vote likely on Thursday
Ken Rudin said that even with the recent accusations, the Judiciary Committee will still vote.
Sep 17, 2018•18 min
Political Junkie: Primaries in Minnesota and beyond
Primaries are often boring, but not this year. Ken Rudin explained why with host Marianne Combs
Aug 14, 2018•18 min
Political Junkie
MPR News Host Kerri Miller runs down the week in politics with Ken Rudin, host of The Political Junkie Podcast.
Aug 06, 2018•19 min
Political Junkie on immigration policy and practice
MPR guest host Chris Farrell spoke with Political Junkie Ken Rudin about the latest in immigration, how current policies might impact the upcoming midterm elections, and more.
Jul 30, 2018•15 min
Political Junkie on the Trump Putin relationship
President Trump walked back his comment that he did not believe Russia interfered with the 2016 presidential election. Then, he walked back that comment. MPR host Kerri Miller spoke with Political Junkie Ken Rudin to debrief Trump's conflicting comments, the Helsinki Summit, and Putin's upcoming visit to the White House.
Jul 23, 2018•17 min
Political Junkie talks Trump and NATO
MPR News host Kerri Miller talked to Political Junkie Ken Rudin for his take on the politics of President Trump's visit to Europe and the UK.
Jul 18, 2018•15 min
The Political Junkie on the impact of Trump's 'zero tolerance' policy so far
Ken Rudin joined host Stephanie Curtis to talk about the latest in immigration policy.
Jun 25, 2018•14 min