American Experiment Podcast

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, producer Isaac fills in for Grace alongside Kathryn as they cover the latest news.First, the “No Kings” protests took place this past weekend — but one key fact seemed to slip through the media coverage: the Communist Party USA was a sponsor of the event.Next, Minnesota’s teachers’ union is upping its PAC contributions to fund politics at the expense of teachers.After that, Bill Walsh joins us to Stop the Tape! Governor Walz sat down with KSTP to discuss his role in Minnesota’s rampant fraud, and we couldn’t resist breaking it down.Finally, Grace and Kathryn sit down with the newest hire at our friends over at UMLC, Rachel Paulose!Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back!01:32 - No Kings, sponsored by: the Communist Party07:49 - MN Teacher's Union: less money to teachers, more to politics12:23 - STOP THE TAPE: Walz's role in MN Fraud23:22 - Rachel Paulose joins the show!

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!This week, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Bill to stop the tape on Governor Walz’s wildest conspiracy theories yet!First, Walz sits down with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (who just happens to be the Minnesota DFL’s biggest donor) as they swap WILD conspiracy theories about Trump.Then, Walz touts his solutions to Minnesota’s current high housing, energy, and childcare prices (yes, unironically)…and we celebrate Columbus Day!Finally, a very special guest joins Grace and Kathryn in studio: Speaker of the Minnesota House, Rep. Lisa Demuth. Speaker Demuth breaks down Walz’s mythical “special session” and what’s ahead in 2026.Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back!04:04 - Walz & his biggest donor!08:38 - Walz on "chilling voting"11:21 - Building a Ballroom = No more elections??13:29 - "Solutions"16:48 - Walz & Covid freedom??26:33 - Speaker Demuth joins the show!

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!This week, Grace and Kathryn break down the latest out of Minnesota: First, a new DHS study reveals that half of Minnesota’s immigrants are committing some form of fraud, a number that should shock every taxpayer.Next, President Trump sues Minnesota over Title IX violations taking aim at the state’s policy allowing boys to compete in girls’ sports.Then, Kathryn’s Culture Corner dives into an unexpected headline: conservative men winning big at....the Paris Fashion Show?Finally, John Hinderaker joins the show to talk government shutdown politics and the despicable texts from Jay Jones that have Virginia voters talking.Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back!01:39 - SHOCKING DHS study08:04 - Trump Admin SUES the state of Minnesota over Title IX violations13:50 - Kathryn's Culture Corner!16:53 - John Hinderaker joins the show!

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! Grace and Kathryn sit down to discuss the latest news from Minnesota.First up: the Department of Justice is suing the State of Minnesota over its sanctuary policies. This follows Governor Walz, and other Minnesota lawmakers, being labeled “ICE agitators” by the White House after comparing ICE to a “modern-day Gestapo.”Next, Governor Walz is considering a constitutional amendment to ban assault rifles, despite knowing he lacks the votes in the legislature, with opposition from both Republicans and Democrats.Then, Minneapolis is installing traffic cameras to issue citations, but questions remain about their constitutionality.Finally, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Rick Kupchella, the creator of the new hitting documentary A Precarious State. Premiering October 2nd, more information is available at www.precariousstate.com.Remember to DOWNLOAD, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - A preview00:38 - Sports-ball update03:48 - White House names Walz as a "ICE agitator" 12:02 - Gov. Walz purposes constitutional amendment assault weapons ban 16:14 - Are Minneapolis' traffic cam citations unconstitutional??21:13 - Rick Kupchella joins the show!

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!Grace and Kathryn kick things off with Turning Point’s first event since the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk, held right here at the U of M. They break down the crowd’s energy, and the disturbing protests outside.Next, they react to alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s return to air following ABC’s suspension debacle, plus a laughable clip of Senator Tina Smith at a press conference pretending to “defend” free speech.Then, the two tackle what U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson has dubbed Minnesota’s “culture of fraud.”In the second half, American Experiment’s public safety policy fellow David Zimmer joins to discuss the fallout from Mary Moriarty’s reckless decision to stop prosecuting certain crimes and what that means for Minnesotans.Don’t forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Coming Up!00:36 - Welcome Back03:45 - Turning Point visits the U of M in first event post-assassination10:26 - Some "sick in the head" protesters15:00 - Alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel back on air?19:33 - Minnesota's "culture of fraud"24:06 - David Zimmer joins the show!24:51 - Mary Moriarty refusing to prosecute crime?!

Send us a textGrace and Kathryn are once again joined by Bill Walsh to STOP THE TAPE on Gov. Walz's third-term announcement. From exaggerations to inflated stats to flat-out lies, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill correct the record for the Governor. Then the three of them break some news with our latest Thinking Minnesota Poll showing Minnesotans are skeptical of a Walz third term to say the least. Finally, Grace and Kathryn are joined by former MN state representative Kevin Knight, who now serves as Chief of Staff for Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-1).Be sure to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back00:38 - A hard week for the conservative movement02:56 - Governor Walz seeks a third term06:18 - STOP THE TAPE on Walz's announcement video17:03 - BREAKING POLLING raises questions for Gov. Walz25:09 - Kevin Knight joins the show!

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Bill Walsh to break down the latest Minnesota and national news.First, Governor Walz is calling for a special session in the Minnesota Legislature—but with no details. Is it just a political show, or is there more to it? We dig in.Next, Ilhan Omar makes headlines defending her reportedly seven-figure net worth (yes, a MILLIONAIRE on a "public servant's" salary...)Then, we cover Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison, son of Keith Ellison, who is headed to Harvard—leaving his constituents behind (but not his paycheck!) and even fellow council members frustrated.Finally, we wrap up with an insightful interview with Michael Shellenberger, our Fall Briefing speaker, on the state of free speech in America.Be sure to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back!00:39 - Where is Walz's promised special session?15:01 - Ilhan Omar is a MILLIONAIRE?!24:00 - Jeremiah Ellison is off to Harvard!27:04 - SKOL VIKES28:46 - Interview with Michael Shellenberger

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!This week, we’re recording from a brand-new venue—the great Minnesota Get-Together! Grace and Kathryn dive into State Fair news, sample the latest foods, and sit down with our friend Corey Roberts, founder of The Minnesotan (www.theminnesotan.com).Be sure to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!In today’s episode, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Katherine Kersten, senior policy fellow at American Experiment. Together, they expose what Governor Walz and the Minnesota Department of Education are hiding behind the radical ethnic studies mandate. They break down lesson plans, examine what the legislature actually required, and discuss what can be done to keep this indoctrination out of classrooms across the state.Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, Grace and Kathryn break down the latest Minnesota news, starting with a judge striking down the state’s “trigger ban” and blasting Walz’s massive omnibus bill.They then dig into the shocking amount Minnesota spends on welfare per person—followed by breaking news that taxpayers are footing the bill for $12 million in phantom Obamacare plans.Finally, they sit down with education policy expert Catrin Wigfall to unpack the epic collapse of Minnesota test scores. Did you know 85% of school districts are failing third-grade reading?All that and more on this week’s American Experiment Podcast! Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.