
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 41 - DEI, Raising Kids, & Justin Folk
In this episode, Isaac, Grace, and Kathryn sit down to discuss the latest going on in Minnesota, including a recap of the Fall Briefing with Chris Rufo, and the breaking news that there are over 170 DEI employees throughout the MN state agencies….later, John Hinderaker sits down with Justin Folk, the director and producer of the hit film “Am I Racist?” to discuss a behind the scenes look at what it took to bring the movie to life.

Sep 16, 2024 • 23min
Episode 40 - 6 Most INFAMOUS Laws Passed in MN in 2023
Was pedophilia made a protected class? Did they legalize abortion up to birth? Was there a hate-speech snitch line created? Isaac and policy fellow Bill Glahn sit down to discuss it all.

Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 9min
False Promises: How "progressive" policies betray young Minnesotans
A shocking 90% of young people in Minnesota expect their generation to be worse off economically than their parents! Why does it feel like everything is out of reach for the next generation? Housing, childcare, energy, health insurance, taxes - you name it, it costs more. Bill Walsh and the American Experiment policy fellows discuss the laws and policies enacted by progressives in St. Paul that have negatively influenced the economic future of young Minnesotans.

Aug 5, 2024 • 43min
Episode 39: Chris Rufo
John Hinderaker sits down for a conversation with Chris Rufo for an in depth conversation on DEI, CRT, the state of American education, and Chris' new book, America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything. Check out Chris' substack here: https://christopherrufo.com/subscribe

Jul 22, 2024 • 17min
Episode 38 - Minnesota Parent Toolkit
Bill Walsh and policy fellow Catrin Wigfall sit down to talk about the new Minnesota Parent Toolkit. The Minnesota Parent Toolkit is created by parents, for parents with children in Minnesota schools. You’ll find the resources you need to know your rights as a parent so you can play an active role in your child’s education. Visit minnesotaparenttoolkit.com to find all the resources discussed by Bill and Catrin.

Jul 15, 2024 • 39min
Episode 37: Trump Assassination Attempt
Former law enforcement officer David Zimmer and John Hinderaker discuss the Trump assassination attempt, detailing security measures, shooting accuracy, civilian involvement, and speculation surrounding the incident. They analyze the radio logs, timeline of events, and the intense scenario of a Secret Service sniper taking out an assailant.

Jul 12, 2024 • 6min
FALSE PROMISES
Bill and John sit down and discuss an overview of the 2024 Summer Tour, False Promises: How "progressive" policies betray Minnesota's youth. Coming to a town near you this July, check out americanexperiment.org/events to sign up for a tour stop!

Jul 1, 2024 • 46min
Episode 36: The Future of Family Child Care in Minnesota with Cyndi Cunningham
Bill Walsh and economist Martha Njolomole sit down to discuss the future of Family Child Care in Minnesota with Cyndi Cunningham and how new regulations affect families and children across the state.

Jun 24, 2024 • 33min
Episode 35: Land of 10,000 Frauds
Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn sit down to discuss Glahn's latest article at americanexperiment.org, the Scandal Tracker 2024. Featuring a spreadsheet tallying up the loss of money because of fraud in the state.

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 24min
Episode 33: Chris Madel on the Defense of Trooper Ryan Londregan
In one of the most consequential wins of the year, Chris Madel successfully defended Trooper Ryan Londregan. Fellow, David Zimmer sits down with the renowned attorney to discuss everything in the case. From who Trooper Londregan is as a person to the aftermath of Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty dropping the charges, and everything in between.
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