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SpinSisters

Mary Lahammer & Tara Erickson

Policy & Politics with Wit & Wisdom: Minnesota's acclaimed television reporter Mary Lahammer and public relations professional Tara Erickson bring insight in turbulent times with fresh perspectives from guests, sharing civility, substance, and solutions.

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Episodes

42 episodes

  1. Breaking Down the Blue Wave with McClung & Hayden 54:29
  2. 2026 Election Preview 44:35
  3. Beyond Red and Blue: Independent Voters Take on the Primary System 45:16
  4. Fraud, Power & Political Pressure: David Schultz Explains 39:59
  5. Politics, Power & the 2026 Election 1:02:33
  6. Constitution, Corruption & Congress with George Conway 50:07
  7. Democracy Defenders: DC Photo Exhibit 51:18
  8. Fraud Furor: Minnesota Really Outlier? 52:24
  9. Surveillance State 54:38
  10. Getting Grounded: Tester & Georgiou 53:31
  11. Record MN Primary Turnout : Tom Horner 49:04
  12. Election Issues Outside Metro: Sertich & Seifert 57:27
  13. Why Minnesota Votes: A Conversation with Steve Simon 56:45
  14. Republican Then & Now: Goodno 56:42
  15. We the People or We the Donors? 42:42
  16. Supreme Decisions & White House Ethics with Ty Cobb 56:01
  17. America 250: Where We Stand As State & Nation 50:24
  18. Fraud, Fear & Fallout: What's Really Happening in Minnesota Medicaid? 59:18
  19. Honoring Hortman: Solutions After Assissination 52:59
  20. Politics & Paid Leave 1:05:22
  21. Reels to Real Estate: Bryan Clapper 52:45
  22. Session Summary: Hayden & McClung 1:02:38
  23. Saving a Safety Net: HCMC 52:04
  24. Magic Mushrooms: Bipartisan Bills 57:51
  25. Politics & Media: Kessler & Eskola 56:28
  26. Building a Business: MN Medtech Maven 57:29
  27. Foraging in MN - New Rules & Tips for the Trade 37:49
  28. Bulwark's Bill Kristol on Minnesota 45:49
  29. Trump Attorney on MN: Ty Cobb Context Law & Politics 52:47
  30. Change: Corporate, Civic, Political Turnover with Lars Leafblad 45:25
  31. Bridging Bipartisanship with Jake Loesch & Shannon Watson 55:56
  32. Maternal Health & SUD Testing with Dr. Cresta Jones, Shoshanna Walter & Jill Castellano 51:38
  33. Insights on Resistance with Kara Swisher & Tane Danger 1:11:03
  34. Civility and Courage in Modern Politics with John Kaul 48:00
  35. Facts on ICE Cooperation in Minnesota with Safia Khan 1:06:21
  36. A Minnesota Perspective on Immigration with Tony Sertich & Marty Seifert 1:09:54
  37. Immigration Law & the Bill of Rights with the Professor Linus Chan 50:36
  38. Mental Health in Turbulent Times with Dr. Eduardo Colon & Dr. Mitch Radin 48:22
  39. Restoring Trust in Governance with Gov. Arne Carlson 1:00:57
  40. Gov. Jesse Ventura in Minnesota’s Current Crisis 1:17:58
  41. Gov. Tim Pawlenty & Brian McClung Crisis Management & Leadership in Politics 41:38
  42. Tara & Mary: Introducing the SpinSisters 16:24