American Experiment Podcast

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.

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, Grace and Kathryn are once again joined by Bill Walsh for a lively discussion.First up: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s latest Farm Fest appearance — and the annual “Farmer Tim” routine we’ve all come to expect.Then, marijuana mayhem in Albert Lea?! The city was ready to approve its first recreational cannabis license…until a background check uncovered some jaw-dropping charges.Finally, John Hinderaker joins the conversation to break down Trump’s latest plans to clean up D.C. — and whether cracking down on crime somehow makes him an authoritarian.Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome back!01:06 - Walz's Annual Farm Fest Routine14:03 - Marijuana Mayhem in Albert Lea27:04 - Trump cleans up D.C.

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! Today, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill dive deep into the politics of gerrymandering.First, Bill takes us behind the scenes of the congressional mapmaking process, sharing stories and insights from his time at the Capitol.Then, the trio analyzes the congressional maps of Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois—yes, the state where Texas Democrats have “fled” to.They wrap up with a new game: Two Truths and a Lie. Can they guess which of three absurd-sounding grants were actually funded by Minnesota taxpayers? One is fake, two are real, and all three are ridiculous…Finally, we sit down with energy policy fellow Sarah Montalbano to discuss her latest report, Shattered Green Dreams, and the real environmental costs of wind and solar energy.00:00 - Welcome Back!01:28 - Behind the scenes with Bill - Map negotiations19:23 - A look at the congressional maps23:58 - Two truths and a LIE! MN Budget edition31:12 - Sarah Montalbano joins the show!

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast with Grace Keating and Kathryn Johnson!First, Grace and Kathryn discuss the latest Minnesota story to make national headlines: a naked man running through the state Capitol claiming to be the governor.Next, justice finally catches up with Derrick Thompson—the son of a former DFL representative—after he killed five young women.Finally, Sydney Sweeney is being accused of promoting fascist propaganda for... an American Eagle ad campaign?! Here’s why the left is FURIOUS with her.Be sure to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to the American Experiment Podcast so you never miss an episode, and to help us grow!00:00 - Welcome back!03:09 - MN man takes "full disclosure" too far at the capitol08:29 - Justice catches up to former DFL Rep's son12:30 - Sydney Sweeney = Fascist propagandist?!25:39 - Matt Dean joins the show!