Peggy Flanagan

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

George Conway, President of the Society for the Rule of Law and political commentator, dives into the intriguing release of emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein and Trump. He examines Trump’s mindset and the public's reaction to the revelations. Meanwhile, Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Senate candidate, outlines her campaign platform focusing on Medicare for All and economic fairness. She shares her grassroots approach, commitment to ethical campaigning, and highlights the need for diverse representation in politics.

Jeet Heer, a contributor to The Nation and host of The Time of Monsters, dives into the intense infighting among MAGA factions and the significant influence of Leonard Leo. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan shares her inspiring personal journey and highlights her key policy priorities as she campaigns for the Senate. They discuss the implications of a shifting political landscape, legislative challenges, and the urgent need for more empathetic leadership in today's divisive environment.