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  • Mpls School Board Candidate Interviews, and Chloe Radcliffe's Very Petty Billboards

    Mpls School Board Candidate Interviews, and Chloe Radcliffe's Very Petty Billboards
    Oct 28 2026
    Incumbent school board member and board Treasurer Abdul Abdi and challenger Ben Lattimore are running against each other to represent Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board. Today, they both join the podcast to discuss how they would govern if they win next week's election. Later, Minnesota-born comedian Chloe Radcliffe talks about her new comedy special from Comedy Central and how she convinced the company to put up billboards around the Twin Cities near the homes of men she used to have a crush on. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Abdul Abdi for School Board Ben Lattimore for MPS EYES DOWN HERE - Chloe Radcliffe - Full Special (Comedy Central) If you enjoyed today's interview with the Chief Executive Officer at the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Mike Logan, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: Explore Minnesota Minneapolis Institute of Art Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Consider joining our membership program and becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor! Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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    47 min
  • Get Off Ya Hands and Vote! Plus, Hospital Mergers and Kara Swisher

    Get Off Ya Hands and Vote! Plus, Hospital Mergers and Kara Swisher
    Oct 27 2026
    Gary Hines, music director for Sounds of Blackness, has your new Election Day anthem. Major hospital mergers are shaking up healthcare in Minnesota. Wanda Malden and Dr. Matt Hoffman are with the Save MN Healthcare coalition, pushing for a legally binding contract to protect patients and workers. Plus, Kara Swisher is returning to Minneapolis for an Election Day podcast show. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Sounds of Blackness⁠ ⁠Save MN Healthcare⁠ ⁠PIVOT with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway⁠ (Use code “CITYCAST” for 20% off) Learn more about the sponsors of this October 27th episode: ⁠Explore Minnesota⁠ ⁠Minneapolis Institute of Art⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, or ⁠YouTube⁠, or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to ⁠sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter. Consider joining our membership program and ⁠becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠! Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.
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    40 min
  • Ojibwe Survival and Resistance in the Twin Cities. Plus, Free Money for Schools

    Ojibwe Survival and Resistance in the Twin Cities. Plus, Free Money for Schools
    Oct 26 2026
    Today we're revisiting two of our favorite recent interviews on the podcast. First, we hear from author Sasha Maria Suarez about her new book “An Ojibwe Home in the City,” which details how generations of Ojibwe women created a home for their community and tribal members in the Twin Cities. In the birthplace of the American Indian Movement, she writes how Ojibwe women quietly but powerfully refused to let their culture and knowledge disappear. Then, Rep. Spencer Igo from northern Minnesota joins the conversation to talk about a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would give more money to schools without taking any more money from taxpayers. Become a City Cast Neighbor, and claim your exclusive Neighbor hat today (last chance!): membership.citycast.fm/twincities Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: An Ojibwe Home in the City: White Earth Women and Community Organizing in Minneapolis (Birch Bark Books) Constitutional Amendment | Voter Guide: 2026 General Election (Minnesota Reformer) If you enjoyed today's interview with the Executive Director at Explore Minnesota, Lauren Bennett McGinty, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 26th episode: Explore Minnesota Minneapolis Institute of Art Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Consider joining our membership program and becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor! Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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    39 min
  • Disability Culture Onstage. Plus, Hennepin County Commissioner Candidate

    Disability Culture Onstage. Plus, Hennepin County Commissioner Candidate
    Oct 23 2026
    Marion Greene represents Hennepin County’s District 3, and she makes her pitch for re-election. Duluth-based musician Gaelynn Lea is coming to the Ordway with friends. Expect a show showcasing disability culture, in all its beauty and diversity. Plus, the 15 people facing conspiracy charges after Operation Metro Surge made their first court appearance. We’ll talk about how that case led to the court uncovering one ICE agent’s lies. Become a City Cast Neighbor today, and get this cool ‘neighbor’ hat! Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Interview with Marion Greene’s challenger, Abidhakim Ibrahim (City Cast Twin Cities) It Wasn't Meant to be Perfect: An Evening with Gaelynn Lea and Friends (Ordway) Judge excoriates ICE, prosecutors over false accusation against attorney (MPR News) Learn more about the sponsors of this October 23rd episode: Explore Minnesota Enjoy Illinois Minnesota Opera Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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    42 min
  • Minneapolis School Board Candidate Forum

    Minneapolis School Board Candidate Forum
    Oct 22 2026
    Four candidates are running for two at-large seats on the Minneapolis School Board in November's election. Today, we hear from candidates Christin Crabtree, Michael Baskins, and Stephanie Johnson on whether they agree with the district's recent proposal to close up to 16 schools, how they would approach solving budget problems in the long term, and how they would approach recruiting new students into the district. Incumbent candidate Collin Beachy was invited to join the forum as well, but he was unable to attend. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Long-awaited Minneapolis district transformation proposals could close 16 public schools⁠ (Star Tribune) Learn more about the sponsors of this October 22nd episode: ⁠Explore Minnesota⁠ ⁠Enjoy Illinois⁠ ⁠Minnesota Opera⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, or ⁠YouTube⁠, or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to ⁠sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter. Consider joining our membership program and ⁠becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠! Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.
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    45 min
  • Why Is Rep. Ilhan Omar Being Investigated Now? Plus, Art and Aging

    Why Is Rep. Ilhan Omar Being Investigated Now? Plus, Art and Aging
    Oct 21 2026
    Today we take a look through recent headlines, including the Department of Justice's investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration papers just weeks before Election Day. We also chat with writer Morgan Grayce Willow about “Nick of Time,” a new book from the University of Minnesota Press, which brings together the stories of women 65 years and over. Plus, City Cast contributor and restaurant critic Kirstie Kimball of beyondbeurreblanc. is tired of restaurants selling us “girl dinner.” Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Nick of Time (University of Minnesota Press) Viral video of heated remark prompts online backlash, St. Thomas investigation (Star Tribune) It wouldn’t be easy to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her citizenship, legal experts say (CNN) Encampment clearing at St. Paul's Pig's Eye Park cost taxpayers nearly $440,000 (KSTP) St. Paul City Council considers nearly $11 million, three-part homeless response (Pioneer Press) Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Explore Minnesota Enjoy Illinois Minnesota Opera Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Consider joining our membership program and becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor! Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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    37 min
  • Top Baseball Bars, Twin Cities Restaurant Week, and (Fake) First Ave Shows

    Top Baseball Bars, Twin Cities Restaurant Week, and (Fake) First Ave Shows
    Oct 20 2026
    Today we dig into how to make the most of Restaurant Week in the Twin Cities with food writer and City Cast contributor Kirstie Kimball of beyond beurre blanc. Then, baseball enthusiast and glove repair shop owner Jimmy Lonetti stops by with his definitive ranking of the best bars in the Twin Cities to catch a game. Finally, journalist and Prince scholar Andrea Swensson and musical icon Lori Barbero join to play "First Ave or Fictional Ave" ahead of the "Made Here, Heard Everywhere" exhibit at the Galleria in Edina. Consider joining our membership program and becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor! Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Made Here Heard Everywhere at the Galleria D&J Glove Repair Bluesky Convo MSP Mag Restaurant Week All saints Estelle Liliana Risata cucina Xelas Tilia Learn more about the sponsors of this October 20th episode: Explore Minnesota Enjoy Illinois Minnesota Opera Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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    39 min
  • Where Should I Raise My Kids? One Northside Family’s Answer

    Where Should I Raise My Kids? One Northside Family’s Answer
    Oct 19 2026
    When writer Alyssa Joy Miller talks about how her parents chose to raise her in North Minneapolis, it’s shocking to some. But was it the right choice? In the wake of journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’ piece in the New York Times, Alyssa reflects on how her family found belonging and safety in a neighborhood where others only saw violence. Plus, Jada Pulley of Queer and Funny Improv Festival talks about their biggest year yet. Consider joining our membership program, getting an incredible City Cast hat, and ⁠becoming a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor⁠! Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: ⁠Did my parents make the right choice to raise us on Minneapolis’ North Side?⁠ (Star Tribune) ⁠In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?⁠ (The New York Times) ⁠Queer and Funny Improv Festival⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this October 19th episode: ⁠Explore Minnesota⁠ ⁠Enjoy Illinois⁠ ⁠Minnesota Opera⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, or ⁠YouTube⁠, or email us at ⁠twincities@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to ⁠sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.
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    34 min