Peggy Flanagan

In this engaging discussion, Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan sheds light on the pressing issues surrounding ICE's actions in the state. Known for her advocacy on tribal and immigrant rights, Flanagan highlights the cover-up regarding the Renee Good investigation and the troubling immunity claims surrounding law enforcement. She also celebrates the vibrant Somali community, detailing their contributions despite facing discrimination. The conversation touches on healthcare concerns, cross-party solidarity, and strategies for community support and nonviolent resistance.

Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and U.S. Senate candidate, shares insights on her progressive campaign and grassroots approach to appeal to disaffected voters. She discusses the need for Senate Democrats to regain trust after the shutdown deal, her stance on corporate influence, and engaging with protestors regarding Gaza aid. The podcast also dives into pressing issues like intelligence links in the Epstein case and the risks posed by AI-driven cyber attacks, highlighting a rare bipartisan concern about technology's future.

Lovett or Leave It stops by the North State to visit the Mary Kate to Minneapolis’s Ashley, Saint Paul! Mayor Melvin Carter stops by to explain all the moves, literal and figurative, his fair city is making. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan explains what it means to be a good neighbor (providing abortion services to other  states, for starters.) Ashley Ray is fearless in the face of lutefisk, and we spin the Rant Wheel to let out our frustration at inferior bagels, sartorial critics, and, of course, the ocean. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

In this episode, Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, discusses her campaign and key policy priorities. She criticizes MAGA leadership for their tone-deafness and highlights the importance of endorsements. Flanagan pushes for major reforms like Medicare for All, a $17 minimum wage, and paid family leave, emphasizing the need to listen to voters. She also advocates for taxing the wealthy to ensure funding for these vital initiatives, inviting supporters to join her campaign.

In this discussion, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren critiques the politicization of the Federal Reserve, emphasizing its importance for economic integrity. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries reveals strategies to pass ACA subsidy extensions despite opposition, and he outlines efforts to reform ICE funding. Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan addresses the fallout from recent ICE shootings, advocating for comprehensive state investigations and community safety. Flanagan also shares her ambitions as a Senate candidate, focusing on progressive policies like healthcare reform.