
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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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode 51 - Fines, Lawyers, & Scandals, OH MY!
In the fifty-first episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn cover the most recent Anthony Edwards fines, and the Daniel Penny verdict. Later, Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn talk about the two controversial election results in the MN House, and explaining how taxpayers footed the bill for a private lawyer for a State Representative.

Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 50 - American Experiment SUES the MN Department of Education
In the 50th episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill sit down to discuss the lawsuit AE filed against the MN DOE, what the priorities of the new MN legislature should be, and Minneapolis' newest Mayoral candidate. Later, John Hinderaker interviews Policy Fellow David Zimmer about his latest myth-busting crime report showing Minnesota’s offender outcomes are devoid of racial bias.

Nov 26, 2024 • 50min
Episode 49 - Welfare, Wicked, & Wacky Spending
On Episode 49 of the American Experiment Podcast, Economist Martha Njolomole joins Kathryn and Grace on set to discuss her latest piece on welfare spending (be sure to check it out at AmericanExperiment.org). Then, later, Grace interviews Bill Walsh about the annual Golden Turkey award. Be sure to get your votes in by TOMORROW (Nov 27!!)

Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode 48 – Nuclear Energy & Election Integrity
In Episode 48 of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn cover everything happening on AmericanExperiment.org including why Minnesota should lift its nuclear energy ban, Dean Phillips' outrageous tweets, and so much more. Later, John Hinderaker sits down with Cleta Mitchell, renowned lawyer now focused on Election Integrity and host of the “Who’s Counting?” podcast, for an update on the progress that was made between the 2020 and the 2024 elections.

Nov 12, 2024 • 46min
Episode 47 - Test Scores, Crime, & MPA
In this week’s episode, Grace and Kathryn sit down to discuss why Minnesota spends more on education but scores lower than 13 states. Later, Bill Walsh interviews Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of Minnesota Parents Alliance, to recap the wins of over 80 parent-focused school board members across the state.

Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 46 – Protesting, Polling, & VOTING!
Happy Election Day 2024! In this special episode, Grace and Kathryn talk all things Minnesota election! Bill joins to talk about why you should vote AGAINST the lottery amendment, and then interviews renowned pollster Rob Autry. Rob gives us an inside look at how polling works, how candidates use it, and what we should be paying attention to before the results come in!

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 45 - Brainerd, Michelle, & Mission Impossible
In this week's episode Grace and Kathryn sit down to talk about the latest on the American Experiment website, Kathryn catches Grace up on everything in the Twitter-sphere, and later John Hinderaker joins to interview authors of the "Mission Impossible" paper on renewable energy!

Oct 22, 2024 • 40min
Episode 44 - Edina Votes, McDonalds, & MEA
This week in the American Experiment Podcast Grace and Kathryn talk about votes being left in the open at the Edina City Hall, Crime *NOT* being at a 50 year low as Governor Walz claimed and Trump's McDonald's visit. Then, John sits down with Catrin to talk about what really goes on during MEA weekend.

Oct 16, 2024 • 48min
Episode 43 - Columbus, Crypto, & Rep. Novotny
In this week’s episode Kathryn sits down with John to discuss the Columbus Day celebrations (or lack there of), Kamala’s crypto pitch, and finishes with David Zimmer talking with MN State Representative Paul Novotny on public safety.

Oct 8, 2024 • 49min
Episode 42 - Immigration, Space, and Polling
In this episode Grace and Kathryn sit down to discuss the latest events going on in Minnesota and the country, and later Kathryn talks with Bill Walsh about results from the American Experiment election integrity polling that you won’t want to miss!
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