
American Experiment Podcast
Minnesota’s think tank hits the airwaves. Unafraid to challenge mainstream narratives, John Hinderaker asks his colleagues and American Experiment Policy Fellows questions from “Is Minnesota’s criminal justice system racist?” to “Will wind and solar energy save the world?” Produced by Center of the American Experiment.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 33min
Episode 72 - MN Democrats' Newest Tax Hike OBSESSION!
In the seventy-second episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn break down the latest grab at your wallet: a new tax hike proposal from Minnesota Democrats—this time targeting....*checks notes* social media accounts...?Next, the duo talks Tesla vandalism—why government employee vandalizing a random car at 2 in the afternoon on a workday is a perfect encapsulation of where the Left is at.Finally, we bring in a hero community member, someone standing up for common sense in a not-so-common-sense world....and a familiar face to the podcast!Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome back!01:15 - A new Social media tax...05:48 - ...and raising the MN sick tax?10:10 - MN state employee vandalizing Teslas?!18:50 - Special Guest!

Apr 15, 2025 • 42min
Episode 71 - Stop the Tape! (Dems Pension Palooza edition) feat. Rep. Robbins!
In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down for another rendition of STOP THE TAPE!—this time featuring some wild takes from the House Democrats on teacher pensions.Later in the episode, Grace and Kathryn stay on to interview Representative Kristin Robbins (R-37A), who serves as Chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee. They talk all things fraud—and where we as a state can go from here.Be sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the American Experiment Podcast so you never miss an episode!00:00 - Welcome Back!02:27 - Rep Long interrupting Rep Niska calling out MN AG10:14 - Sen. Rassmussen, "How are we going to pay for this?!"13:26 - Sen. Gustafson - teachers in worn out jeans?!15:28 - Taxpayer with the MIC DROP21:37 - Interview with Rep. Robbins!

Apr 9, 2025 • 41min
Episode 70 - Scott Jennings joins the POD!!
In the seventieth episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn kick things off by featuring the top news stories from American Experiment — including one House Democrat who just can’t find anything to cut from the state budget.In the second half, John Hinderaker interviews Scott Jennings! Known for his quick comebacks on CNN, Jennings will be the speaker at American Experiment’s Annual Dinner Gala on May 17. Be sure to get your tickets here today!Remember to like, comment, share with your friends, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!

Mar 25, 2025 • 57min
Episode 68 - Is Minnesota Spending its way into FAILURE?!?
Governor Walz continues to boast about how many Minnesotan kids are on Medicaid, but is that REALLY something to BOAST about?! Later Grace, Bill, and Kathryn react to House DFL members looking for an excuse to RAISE taxes, this time manipulating facts about Medicare funding. After that, Grace and Kathryn bring in Bill Glahn to talk about the latest updates on the Feeding our Future trial, including some NEW guilty pleas and what is next. Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome Back!04:09 - The Exception, not the Rule08:15 - Governor Walz's new habit12:42 - DFLers raising taxes again23:22 - An update on Former Senator Eichorn28:45 - An update on Minnesota's Fraud with Bill Glahn

Mar 18, 2025 • 31min
Episode 67 - Governor Walz GOES ON TOUR
While Minnesota faces a $6 BILLION budget deficit, half of MN students can't read or do math...Governor Walz goes on tour to call Elon Musk a "South African Nepo-baby" and tout his great Minnesota policies in Republican congressional districts. Later, Grace and Kathryn talk about shutting who ramifications shutting down the Department of Education, and how St. Paul shutting down the last grocery store in its city limits, perfectly encapsulates MN's capitol city. Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome back!02:20 - Walz: '[Musk] is a Nepo-baby"?!07:00 - Walz: 'Hear our primal scream'10:46 - Is shutting down the Dept. of Ed *that* big of a deal??14:36 - MN DFLers purpose $100 million for reparations19:45 - Last St. Paul grocery store shuts down

Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 5min
Episode 66 - Stop the Tape! Governor Walz's BLAME GAME
In the 66th episode of the American Experiment Podcast we STOP THE TAPE on Governor Tim Walz's budget press conference to point out the flaws, and blame thrown around. Grace and Bill go through everything you need to know about what Minnesota's Governor said about the state's next budget. Then, we bring in American Experiment Economists John Phelan and Martha Njolomole to discuss what exactly caused this budget deficit of $6 BILLION when a couple years ago we were at a $17 BILLION surplus.Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday at 2pm!

Mar 4, 2025 • 53min
Episode 65 - MORE MN MADNESS?! Saving Women's Sports + an exciting announcement!
Grace, Kathryn, and Jill cover all the latest in Minnesota MADNESS!! Including the House Democrat's decision to vote against protecting women's sports?! One Democrat Rep going as far as to say it would be "state sanctioned genocide" for only girls to play in girls sports. + An exciting announcement from Jill in the events world, and one you aren't going to want to miss....our annual dinner gala SPEAKER is officially announced and we could not be more excited!!Later, Grace and Kathryn sit down to interview our very own energy policy fellow Sarah Montalbano on her background and expertise on energy policy!Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday at 2pm!00:00 - Welcome back!07:13 - Drum roll please....09:11 - Some of the Speaker's finest work11:43 - "State sanctioned genocide"??22:11 - Recap of the "Save Women's Sports" Rally30:28 - Interview with Sarah Montalbano

Feb 25, 2025 • 55min
Episode 64 - STOP THE TAPE!! Exposing the Ethnic Studies GASLIGHTING!
In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we bring Bill Walsh back to the studio with Grace and Kathryn for the second installment of STOP THE TAPE!! In this chapter, Bill, Grace, and Kathryn break down everything from the Education Policy hearing on repealing the RADICAL ethnic studies mandate, and on protecting girls' sports. You won't want to miss this episode of EXPOSING the gaslighting! We call it all out here on the American Experiment Podcast. LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE, so you can be sure to never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast! New Episodes every Tuesday at 2pm!

Feb 18, 2025 • 33min
Episode 63 - Land of 10,000 FRAUDS, DEI, and Radical Ethnic Studies!
In the 63rd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace is joined by producer Isaac to discuss the latest uptick in the Scandal Tracker, as well as the 139 DEI employees embedded in Minnesota public colleges and universities. Later, John Hinderaker and Katherine Kersten sit down to discuss the upcoming hearing on repealing the radical ethnic studies mandate from the Walz administration. Including, a behind the scenes look at American Experiment's victory in court against the MN Department of Education.Remember to DOWNLOAD, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast! New Episodes every Tuesday at 2!00:00 - Scandal Tracker continues to Rise! 4:28 - DEI Employees in MN State Colleges and Universities 9:32 - John Hinderaker and Katherine Kersten

Feb 11, 2025 • 43min
Episode 62 - STOP THE TAPE!! Accusations FLY at Capitol!
Accusations are FLYING at the State Capitol!! House Democrats, fresh into their first week back on the job after abandoning Minnesotans, take aim at American Experiment economists testifying about the state budget....only for those accusations to BACK FIRE! Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down to react to all the highlights from the hearing.LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE, and be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY for a new episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Intro00:34 - Introducing Stop the Tape!08:44 - Back and Forth between Economist John Phelan and Rep. Klevorn20:42 - Rep. Moller's remarks27:53 - Rep. Nash calling out logical fallacies 41:34 - Closing Thoughts
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