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American Experiment PodcastEpisode 87 - Red Lines, Blue Tears: The Texas Map MELTDOWNSend 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 taxpay...2025-08-0559 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 86 - Why the LEFT is FURIOUS with Sydney SweeneySend 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 sur...2025-07-2953 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 85 - BIG Beautiful BILL vs. UGLY Media LIESSend us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! In today’s episode, Grace, Bill, and Kathryn sit down to STOP THE TAPE on the legacy media’s LIES about the Big Beautiful Bill. First, they break down two Star Tribune articles, followed by a piece from the Fargo Forum, debunking the myths surrounding Trump’s legislation.Then, for kicks and giggles, they react to a viral clip from Hunter Biden’s latest interview that’s taking the internet by storm.Finally, Grace and Kathryn chat with American Experiment policy fellow Sarah Mont...2025-07-2256 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 84 - The Mamdani of Minneapolis?!Send us a textIn this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn hit pause on Minneapolis’ own version of Mamdani. That’s right, socialism didn’t stop at NYC’s city limits; it made its way to Minneapolis too… They also dive into Minneapolis’ latest study on how to tax the rich, plus the city’s wild idea of launching government-owned grocery stores…right here in Minnesota. And finally, Governor Walz racks up a $430,000 taxpayer-funded tab to prep for Congress… and the line items will blow your mind. Kathryn brings the receipts, includ...2025-07-1551 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 83 - Walz Wants Four MORE?!Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! In our 83rd episode, Kathryn and Grace are joined by American Experiment President John Hinderaker.The three address rumors that Governor Tim Walz is planning to run for a third term—and he seems… pretty confident.Next, a University of Minnesota professor “hopes you seek to dismantle the United States”—and goes on to encourage people to “scare” the “colonizers.”Finally, Grace sits down with Sherie Wallace of Speaking Proudly, a premier oratory competition for girls held at the Minnesota State Capitol. You...2025-07-0845 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 82 - Is PATRIOTISM extinct?! PLUS: BBB passes the Senate!Send us a textIn the 82nd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn sit down to cover the news of the day before the 4th of July holiday! First, is patriotism going extinct? The latest polling shows patriotism is becoming a partisan issue. Next, breaking news of the day, the "Big Beautiful Bill" has officially passed the Senate and moved one step closer to Trump's goal of signing it into law on the 4th of July!After that, a convicted sex offender gets a job in....the Minnesota st...2025-07-0253 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 81 - The SITUATION is being MONITORED!!Send us a textHave no fear—the situation is being monitored!Grace and Kathryn sit down to break down the latest news out of Minnesota, as Governor Walz joins the chorus of Democratic leaders across the country echoing the handed-down talking point about “monitoring” the Israel-Iran conflict.Later, they discuss ICE arresting an Iranian national with ties to Hezbollah—right here in St. Paul—and the rollout of new speeding cameras in Minneapolis.Finally, we bring in Center of the American Experiment President John Hinderaker to weigh in on the Israel-Ira...2025-06-2443 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 80 - Minnesota TRAGEDY: A Somber Conversation with Rep. Harry NiskaSend us a textIn this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn take you behind the scenes of the tragic events in Minnesota this past weekend.First, they’re joined by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer to help separate fact from fiction surrounding some of the biggest rumors circulating on social media—including how law enforcement responded when they encountered the would-be assassin.Later, Grace and Kathryn have a somber conversation with Representative Harry Niska. In the wake of a weekend filled with chaos and mourning, they discuss how thes...2025-06-1737 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 79 - Minnesota Rep Identifies as ILLEGALSend us a textIn the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill sit down to STOP THE TAPE on the special session at the Minnesota Capitol!As Democrats wept over not being able to give illegal immigrants free, unlimited healthcare on the taxpayers’ tab, one DFL Rep went so far as to claim SHE was “in this country illegally.” Spoiler alert: that wasn’t even true.Later, Senator Erin Maye Quade compares her fight with the GOP to her grandfather’s service in World War II—saying her voting recor...2025-06-101h 07American Experiment PodcastEpisode 78 - Tim Walz's *BLEEP* ShowSend us a textIn this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill STOP THE TAPE on Governor Walz’s bleep show. Walz hits the road, traveling to South Carolina and California for Democratic Party conventions—and he brings his new habit of swearing during speeches along for the ride. (We think he’s trying to “code talk” again...) Grace and Bill break down some of the most outrageous moments.Later, we reveal brand new, exclusive poll results from American Experiment—including how Minnesotans really feel about giving illegal immigrants free, unlimited healthcare, and which so...2025-06-0333 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 77 - What is GOING ON with Minnesota's Budget?! Ft. Senator JohnsonSend us a textIn the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we are joined by Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson. Senator Johnson pulls back the curtain on behind-the-scenes budget negotiations between the House, Senate, and Governor—including some surprising details on how it's all going down.Before that, Grace and Producer Isaac sat down to break down the news of the day.They kick things off by looking at George Floyd Square—how little has changed, even five years after the riots. Then, they turn their attention to yet ANOTHER FBI...2025-05-2737 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 76 - Scott Jennings REACTS LIVE to Tim Walz's "CoDe TaLk"Send us a textIn the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we kick things off in the studio, where Grace, Kathryn, and Bill react to Tim Walz’s VIRAL clip comparing ICE to the Gestapo during his U of M Law School commencement address.Next, the U of M's Anti-Racism Center is shutting down—and the reason might surprise you.Later, they call out House DFLers for claiming—with a straight face—that they’ve worked to prevent fraud in Minnesota for YEARS. Just hours later, those same lawmakers voted against a bill des...2025-05-2054 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 75 - Governor Walz's PARTICIPATION DIPLOMA DELUSIONSend us a textIn the seventy-fifth episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill dive into Governor Walz’s latest round of self-congratulations—this time for handing out what they’re calling “participation diplomas.” He’s bragging about graduation rates and free meals, while ignoring the fact that half of Minnesota students can’t read or do math.Next, an illegal immigrant arrested and held in Hennepin County is drawing national attention, including from the White House. Then, the Senate is at it again—this time pushing to raise taxes on Minnesotans to fund health c...2025-05-1352 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 74 - CRINGEWORTHY Nonsense in Minnesota SchoolsSend us a textIn one of the most CRINGEWORTHY Stop the Tapes of all time, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill wince through Democratic MN House Representatives defend their radical ethnic studies agenda (Including Senator Erin Maye Quade saying it is only "controversial" if you are looking to make it "illegal to be black"). THEN the cringe keeps going with the Osseo school board gleefully giving away all their funds to the teachers union. Later, Kathryn and Grace are joined by Senator Kreun to discuss his start in politics and everything going on in the Minnesota S...2025-05-0750 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 74 - CRINGEWORTHY Nonsense in Minnesota SchoolsIn one of the most CRINGEWORTHY Stop the Tapes of all time, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill wince through Democratic MN House Representatives defend their radical ethnic studies agenda (Including Senator Erin Maye Quade saying it is only "controversial" if you are looking to make it "illegal to be black"). THEN the cringe keeps going with the Osseo school board gleefully giving away all their funds to the teachers union. Later, Kathryn and Grace are joined by Senator Kreun to discuss his start in politics and everything going on in the Minnesota Senate!Be sure to L...2025-05-0651 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 73 - STOP THE TAPE! The Walz FACADE & Ellison Grilled on FRAUDSend us a textIn the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill are back with another exciting edition of STOP THE TAPE! First, they dive into Governor Walz's State of the State address, where he recycles Democrat talking points while trying to paint a rosy picture of Minnesota—despite a looming $6 billion budget deficit.Then, things get even more interesting as Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies before the House Fraud Committee. But instead of providing clear answers, Ellison comes across as uninformed, gullible, and bewildered, particularly when questioned about hi...2025-04-3028 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 72 - MN Democrats' Newest Tax Hike OBSESSION!Send us a textIn 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...2025-04-2232 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 71 - Stop the Tape! (Dems Pension Palooza edition) feat. Rep. Robbins!Send us a textIn 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 Amer...2025-04-1542 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 70 - Scott Jennings joins the POD!!Send us a textIn 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 subs...2025-04-0941 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 68 - Is Minnesota Spending its way into FAILURE?!?Send us a textGovernor 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 epi...2025-03-2557 min
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Waiting in the Desert – Crossing the Desert: Lent and Conversion with Deacon James Keating
In this episode, Deacon James Keating and Kris McGregor discuss Lent as a time of vulnerability to God’s mercy, emphasizing bringing sin into Christ’s light for liberation. They contrast morality’s true freedom with sin’s chains and highlight Christ’s presence in our struggles.
Deacon Keating gives us of a message of hope, reassuring listeners that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace and mercy.
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Lenten Focus...2025-03-1926 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 67 - Governor Walz GOES ON TOURSend us a textWhile 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 Ex...2025-03-1831 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 66 - Stop the Tape! Governor Walz's BLAME GAMESend us a textIn 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 S...2025-03-111h 04Deacon James Keating PhD - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsSC-1 – The 1st and 2nd Stations – Stations of the Cross with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts Podcast
The 1st and 2nd Stations – Stations of the Cross with Deacon James Keating
Deacon James Keating reflects on the Stations of the Cross as a profound meditation on Christ’s suffering and its connection to human woundedness. Through this devotion, believers unite their burdens with Christ, allowing His love to transform their struggles into a path of salvation. The first station, Jesus’ condemnation, reveals His silent acceptance of injustice, a model for enduring suffering in communion with God. Pilate represents those who reject truth for self-preservation, while Jesus remains steadfast in His mission. His silenc...2025-03-0729 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 65 - MORE MN MADNESS?! Saving Women's Sports + an exciting announcement!Send us a textGrace, 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 e...2025-03-0453 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 64 - STOP THE TAPE!! Exposing the Ethnic Studies GASLIGHTING!Send us a textIn 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 e...2025-02-2555 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 63 - Land of 10,000 FRAUDS, DEI, and Radical Ethnic Studies!Send us a textIn 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 a...2025-02-1832 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 62 - STOP THE TAPE!! Accusations FLY at Capitol!Send us a textAccusations 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...2025-02-1143 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 61 - And now...a word from the Senate!Send us a textIn the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast Grace and Kathryn host a very special guest — Senator Jordan Rasmusson! Senator Rasmusson pulls back the curtain on the post-power-sharing Senate, addresses the rampant fraud in Minnesota, and discusses how the state is failing our students and what we can do about it. All that and much more on the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast! New episodes EVERY TUESDAY at 2pm! Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode!2025-02-0433 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 59 - Minnesota held HOSTAGE?!Send us a textMinnesota is being held HOSTAGE?! The House Democrats still refuse to show up for work, grinding the work of the entire government to a HALT. Bill Walsh joins Grace and Kathryn to go over all the updates in the House and Senate, including Senator Mitchell voting to keep herself in the Senate. Later Grace and Kathryn read some of your comments from Episode 57. After that John Hinderaker interviews energy experts Debra Struhsacker and Sarah Montalbano on the recent Trump executive orders and their impact on American (and Minnesotan) energy policy!2025-01-281h 03American Experiment PodcastEpisode 58 - Speaking with the SPEAKER!Send us a textIn this very special episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn welcome the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Lisa Demuth! They cover everything from the Democrats leaving their constituents out to dry, the trans activist interrupting house proceedings, and some behind the scenes insanity about the new House office building.2025-01-2446 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 56 – It’s a MAD House! More Updates from St. PaulSend us a textAs the temperature outside drops, the drama in the Capitol HEATS UP! Grace, Kathryn, and President of the American Experiment John Hinderaker break it all down for us in this week’s episode of the American Experiment Podcast! From what the absent Democrats plan could possibly be in the future to the chaos of a Senator on trial, we cover it all! QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What bill would YOU pass first if you were a Republican Representative? Let us know in the comments!2025-01-2329 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 55 - LIVE from the CapitolSend us a textWHAT. JUST. HAPPENED?! You might be asking yourself the same thing after the unprecedented first day of session at the Minnesota State Capitol. With the Democratic caucus BOYCOTTING the Republican majority, Minnesota is faced with a Constitutional crisis. THANKFULLY, our very own Bill Walsh was in the gallery for it all and breaks it all down here on episode 55 of the American Experiment Podcast.2025-01-1416 minAmerican Experiment PodcastFeeding our Future UPDATE WebinarSend us a textThe Big Fish goes on trial! Live from the American Experiment Podcast Studio, Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn give us another update on the latest in the Feeding our Future scandal.2025-01-101h 00American Experiment PodcastEpisode 54 - The MN House Got Even CRAZIER?!Send us a textIn this episode of the American Experiment Podcast we have two outstanding guests to talk about everything in the Minnesota House (yes, it got EVEN CRAZIER this past week). First, Representative Walter Hudson talks about the Democrats wanting to just not show up for work (and still get paid...), and later James Dickey talks about his case against Governor Walz and the State of Minnesota for BREAKING THE LAW trying to fill a seat before it is even vacant. 2025-01-0741 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 53 - What is going on in the Minnesota Legislature?!Send us a textSo many people have been asking, "WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MN LEGISLATURE?!" Here is your answer!Kathryn and Grace sit down with our very own Bill Walsh to talk about all the drama in the Minnesota legislature and what it means going forward. From the House races in 40B (where the winner of the election was found "not eligible to serve" because he didn't reside in his district.) and 54A (where the election was decided by 14 votes when 20 ballots went mysteriously missing), to the MN Senate where o...2024-12-3143 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 52 - Feeding Our Future 2.0?!Send us a textIn Episode 52 of the American Experiment Podcast, Kathryn and Grace discuss a fire from a homelessness camp that burned down a neighboring home, and if Minnesota has another Feeding Our Future fraud scandal on its hands. Later, John Hinderaker and Economist John Phelan sit down to talk about the brave Minnesotans that fought and died in the Battle of Nashville, honoring the single bloodiest day for Minnesotans in the Civil War, 160 years later.2024-12-1755 minDeacon James Keating PhD - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsAR#12 – St. Therese and the Present Moment – Advent Reflections with Deacon James Keating Ph.D.
St. Therese of Lisieux said the following: “If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient. But I only look at the present. I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.” In these remarks, St. Therese is trying to point to the truth that is buried deep within the Christian revelation. God only lives in the present moment. He holds all time together in the present. For ourselves, we get lost many times in the past, which could breed nostalgia and grief. Or w...2024-12-1401 minDeacon James Keating PhD - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsAR#11- The Grace to Be Meek – Advent Reflections with Deacon James Keating Ph.D.
The patient one is also the meek one. In meekness, we have received God’s love so deeply, that we securely possess our own identities. Meekness is not weakness or some type of emotional withdrawal. To be meek, is to have suffered the coming of God’s love so deeply in our hearts, that we finally know who we are. And so we are no longer motivated to act or to choose out of fear or anxiety. These latter are the hallmark of impatient men. Impatient men choose out of fear or anxiety because they...2024-12-1302 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 51 - Fines, Lawyers, & Scandals, OH MY!Send us a textIn 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.2024-12-101h 01Deacon James Keating PhD - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsAR#8 – The Art of Waiting – Advent Reflections with Deacon James Keating Ph.D.
I will wait, and wait, and wait with the Lord. I will wait with and in the Lord, rather than violate charity. Wanting to speed up time, and make things happen now is a violation of charity. It does violence to the nature of things. But the patient person keeps a perspective that is beyond expedient. Beyond what is immediate, and sees before him or her, all what serves love. This Advent, let’s ask for the grace to serve only what promotes love.
Deacon James Keating, Ph.D., is a professor of Sp...2024-12-1001 minDeacon James Keating PhD - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsAR#7 – Confidence in God – Advent Reflections with Deacon James Keating Ph.D. – Discerning Hearts Podcast
AR#7 – Advent Reflections with Deacon James Keating, Ph.D.
Since we are God’s creation, we have come from God and we are returning to God; God has great confidence in His own grace. He has great confidence that his love for us can change us. He knows that we can make progress and be restored to spiritual and moral health. Do you have confidence in God? Do you trust God? Always desiring to restore you, once again, to happiness and interior peace. Advent is a time to be restored. Primarily, the church is askin...2024-12-0801 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 50 - American Experiment SUES the MN Department of EducationSend us a textIn 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. 2024-12-031h 06American Experiment PodcastEpisode 49 - Welfare, Wicked, & Wacky SpendingSend us a textOn 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!!)2024-11-2650 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 48 – Nuclear Energy & Election IntegritySend us a textIn 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.2024-11-191h 00American Experiment PodcastEpisode 48 – Nuclear Energy & Election IntegrityIn 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, who updates us on the progress that was made between the 2020 and the 2024 elections.2024-11-191h 00American Experiment PodcastEpisode 47 - Test Scores, Crime, & MPASend us a textIn 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.2024-11-1245 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 46 – Protesting, Polling, & VOTING!Send us a textHappy 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!2024-11-051h 07American Experiment PodcastEpisode 45 - Brainerd, Michelle, & Mission ImpossibleSend us a textIn 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!2024-10-291h 02American Experiment PodcastEpisode 44 - Edina Votes, McDonalds, & MEASend us a textThis 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. 2024-10-2240 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 43 - Columbus, Crypto, & Rep. NovotnySend us a textIn 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.2024-10-1648 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 42 - Immigration, Space, and PollingSend us a textIn 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!2024-10-0849 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 41 - DEI, Raising Kids, & Justin FolkSend us a textIn 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.2024-10-011h 08American Experiment PodcastEpisode 40 - 6 Most INFAMOUS Laws Passed in MN in 2023Send us a textWas 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.2024-09-1622 minAmerican Experiment PodcastFalse Promises: How "progressive" policies betray young MinnesotansSend us a textA 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. 2024-08-191h 08American Experiment PodcastEpisode 39: Chris RufoSend us a textJohn 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 2024-08-0543 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 38 - Minnesota Parent ToolkitSend us a textBill 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. 2024-07-2217 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 37: Trump Assassination AttemptSend us a textJohn Hinderaker and David Zimmer sit down to discuss what is on everyone's mind: the Trump assassination attempt. David, who served 33 years in local law enforcement with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, has worked on 3 different Presidential inaugurations. They break down what it takes to protect the President, and what could've gone wrong on July 13th in Butler, PA. 2024-07-1538 minAmerican Experiment PodcastFALSE PROMISESSend us a textBill 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!2024-07-1306 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 36: The Future of Family Child Care in Minnesota with Cyndi CunninghamSend us a textBill 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. 2024-07-0146 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 35: Land of 10,000 FraudsSend us a textBill 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.2024-06-2432 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 33: Chris Madel on the Defense of Trooper Ryan LondreganSend us a textIn 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. 2024-06-131h 23American Experiment PodcastEpisode 32: Imran AliSend us a textAmerican Experiment's David Zimmer sits down with renowned attorney Imran Ali for a fascinating conversation. 2024-06-1042 minAmerican Experiment PodcastFirst look at chaotic end to legislative sessionSend us a textBill Glahn and Bill Walsh provide a first look at what happened in St. Paul during the latest legislative session. Did Democrats take advantage of their slim majorities to pass more destructive legislation? Did they really let a Senator charged with burglary vote on the final package? What was in the massive 2,800-page omnibus bill passed at the last minute? Which bills didn’t make it across the finish line? 2024-05-2334 minAmerican Experiment PodcastUber and Lyft Threaten to Leave Minnesota with Senator Zach Duckworth - Can it be stopped?Send us a textAmerican Experiment's John Phelan and Bill Walsh sit down with Senator Zach Duckworth to discuss the possibility of Uber and Lyft leaving the Twin Cities Metro Area - and what can be done to fix it. FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Website: https://www.americanexperiment.org/podcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pmS1e3R0Agwc4f9N5wp3P?si=d9c00d7a37404b32Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-experiment-podcast/id1701435657Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/286ed3de-5be9-43db-8d2...2024-04-1730 minAmerican Experiment PodcastReligious Liberty is Under Attack in MinnesotaSend us a textJohn Hinderaker sits down with Rep. Harry Niska to discuss the future of religious liberty in the State of Minnesota after religious protections were removed from the Human Rights Act last session.2024-04-0319 minAmerican Experiment PodcastA Ticking Time Bomb - Minnesota's Vast and Expanding Welfare SystemSend us a textThe expansion in Minnesota’s welfare spending has often exceeded growth in spending for other programs, gradually increasing welfare’s proportion of the budget. HHS spending as a share of general funds grew 23 percent between 2000 and 2019, surpassing all other major state spending categories.“If left unaddressed, Minnesota’s welfare system is a fiscal time bomb.”2024-03-1823 minAmerican Experiment PodcastWhy School Districts Are Broke Despite Record Education SpendingSend us a textBill Walsh and Catrin Wigfall discuss examples of the Circle of Education Funding taking place before our eyes in Rochester, St. Paul, and Minneapolis to answer the question - why are school districts broke despite record education spending?2024-03-1124 minAmerican Experiment PodcastFeeding Our Future Fraud UpdateSend us a textBill Glahn, American Experiment Policy Fellow, gives an update on the biggest Covid fraud case in the United States - one that he has been following since the beginning. This presentation originally appeared as a webinar.2024-03-0559 minAmerican Experiment PodcastWalz's Proposal to Hike Gas Prices - California Fuel StandardSend us a textEnergy expert Isaac Orr sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss Governor Walz's plan to hike gas prices in Minnesota through the disastrous California Fuel Standard.2024-02-2614 minAmerican Experiment PodcastOffice Arson Update with James Dickey and Kendall QuallsSend us a textJohn Hinderaker, President of Center of the American Experiment, interviews James Dickey of the Upper Midwest Law Center and Kendall Qualls of TakeCharge, both of whom were targeted by an arson attack along with American Experiment in January.2024-02-2034 minAmerican Experiment PodcastTakeCharge and Their Work to Advance School Choice With Kendall and Sheila QuallsSend us a textCatrin Wigfall, Education Policy Fellow at Center of the American Experiment, sits down with TakeCharge President Kendall Qualls and Executive Director Sheila Qualls to talk about TakeCharge's work to advance school choice and how it would help educational outcomes in underserved communities.2024-02-0724 minAmerican Experiment PodcastHennepin County Attorney Charges MN State Trooper with Felony MurderSend us a textPublic Safety Policy Fellow and former 30-year law enforcement vet David Zimmer sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss the felony murder charges levied against the MN State Trooper who shot Ricky Cobb during a traffic stop last summer.2024-01-2532 minAmerican Experiment PodcastThe Future of Education: School Choice Week with Amy Marotz, microschool founderSend us a textEducation Policy Expert Catrin Wigfall and John Hinderaker sit down with Amy Marotz, Director of Awakening Spirit Homeschool Collaborative in Stillwater, MN to discuss the future of education and school choice in Minnesota.2024-01-2318 minAmerican Experiment PodcastPublic Safety in 2024 and Beyond with Rep. Walter HudsonSend us a textAmerican Experiment Policy Fellow David Zimmer sits down with Representative Walter Hudson to discuss the future of public safety in Minnesota during the 2024 legislative session and beyond. 2024-01-1930 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEmpowering Parents in Education - Minnesota Parents AllianceSend us a textJohn Hinderaker sits down with Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of the Minnesota Parents Alliance, and Catrin Wigfall, American Experiment Education Policy Fellow, to discuss the shift towards parental rights in education. About Minnesota Parents Alliance:MPA exists to ensure that every parent who wants to get involved in their child's education has every resource they need to do so successfully, and that their engagement is an inspiration to others. We connect parents across the state with one another by hosting a variety of educational events and online forums, as well a...2024-01-0526 minAmerican Experiment PodcastThe State of Crime and Migration in MinnesotaSend us a textDavid Zimmer and John Phelan, American Experiment's experts on public safety and the economy, discuss the flow of individual into and out of Minnesota, why people are moving, and the true state of crime in our state.2023-12-2625 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEpisode 17 A Deep Dive into Price Transparency and How American Experiment is Working to Make Your Healthcare CheaperSend us a textPeter Nelson, a nationally-recognized healthcare expert and senior policy fellow at Center of the American Experiment who specializes in price transparency, leads us into a deep dive into price transparency and describes how we can make healthcare cheaper without losing quality or imposing draconian mandates.2023-12-1519 minAmerican Experiment PodcastHow Education is Funded in MinnesotaSend us a textHave you ever wondered what "fully funding" education means? Just how exactly does the Legislature fund education? What's a WADM?In this episode, Bill Walsh sits down with Catrin Wigfall to answer these questions and more. Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of how education is funded in Minnesota.2023-12-0125 minAmerican Experiment PodcastGolden Turkey Winner and A Deeper Dive Into the DFLs State Office BuildingSend us a textBill Walsh and Bill Glahn announce the winner of the 2023 Golden Turkey Award! Join them as they walk through each nominee and end with a deep dive into the DFL's new $730,000,000 State Office Building.2023-11-2225 minAmerican Experiment PodcastNew Report: The X Factor - Social Capital and Economic Well-BeingSend us a textAmerican Experiment Economist John Phelan sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss his upcoming report "The X-Factor? Social Capital and Economic Well-Being: A Quantitative Analysis"2023-11-1724 minAmerican Experiment PodcastVeterans Day, Golden Turkey Update, and a New State FlagSend us a textIn this edition of the Friday Five, we discuss the meaning of Veterans Day, some new state flag submissions, and give a Golden Turkey Award update.Minnesota’s government wastes a LOT of money on silly things. Now it’s up to you to pick the best one at GoldenTurkeyMN.com2023-11-1326 min
The StorytellersEPISODE 29 with Celine Keating, Elayne Klasson, Lally Pia, and Judy ReevesFrom outer journeys to inner ones, this episode of Launch Pad has us traveling the globe, thinking about points of view, wondering about fortune tellers and bonds to nature, family, and blood.
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Celine Keating - http://www.celinekeating.com
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LAUNCH PAD combines the best of book celebration and solid...2023-11-0631 minAmerican Experiment PodcastThe Golden Turkey Award for Wasteful Government SpendingSend us a textBill Walsh and Bill Glahn discuss this year's nominees for the Golden Turkey Award, an annual award given out by Center of the American Experiment to the most outrageous example of government waste.Minnesota’s government wastes a LOT of money on silly things. Now it’s up to you to pick the best one at GoldenTurkeyMN.com2023-11-0146 minAmerican Experiment PodcastIsrael, Pro-Hamas Protests in MN, Feeding our Future, and Golden Turkeys - Friday FiveSend us a textIn another edition of the Friday Five, John Hinderaker, Kathryn Hinderaker, Bill Walsh, and Bill Glahn sit down to discuss the situation in Israel, pro-Hamas protests at the MN Capitol, Feeding our Future, the Golden Turkey awards, and more. 2023-10-2027 minAmerican Experiment PodcastMatt Taibbi on Censorship and Free Speech in AmericaSend us a textAward-winning journalist Matt Taibbi joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss his work on the Twitter Files and the future of free speech in America. 2023-10-1645 minAmerican Experiment PodcastRaise our Social Studies Standards!Send us a textEducation Policy Fellow Catrin Wigfall joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss the Minnesota Department of Education's newly proposed social studies standards - and what you can do to make your voice heard. 2023-10-0625 minAmerican Experiment PodcastFriday Five: What's going on in Mankato, SRO Update, and NIMBYsSend us a text2023-09-2618 minAmerican Experiment Podcast50% of Minnesota Students Can't Read at Grade Level with Catrin WigfallSend us a textCenter of the American Experiment's Education Policy Fellow joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss the sobering reality - new statewide test results show that the MAJORITY of students in Minnesota cannot read at grade level. 2023-09-1117 minAmerican Experiment PodcastIs Mississippi Outperforming Minnesota and the UK? with Douglas CarswellSend us a textJohn Hinderaker is joined by Douglas Carswell - President & CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. Previously a Member of the British Parliament, Douglas co-founded Vote Leave, the official campaign that won the Brexit referendum. He played a pivotal role in securing the Brexit vote in the first place, changing parties and calling a Special Election on himself in 2014 (which he won with the largest increase in voter share in any election in British history). Douglas has appeared regularly on Fox News, the Ben Shapiro Show and local television and radio shows...2023-09-0516 minAmerican Experiment PodcastFrom Malawi to Minnesota with Martha NjolomoleSend us a textAmerican Experiment Economist Martha Njolomole describes her experience growing up in Malawi and what led her to becoming a free market economist in Minnesota.2023-08-2430 minAmerican Experiment PodcastFriday Five with Bill Walsh, John Phelan, and Bill GlahnSend us a textIn this episode of the American Experiment Podcast we introduce the Friday Five, a free-wheeling discussion of the week’s top issues with Bill Walsh (Director of Communications), John Phelan (Economist) and Bill Glahn (Adjunct Policy Fellow). The guys discuss Tim Walz’s recent visit to Iowa, Minneapolis city politics, bogus national business rankings, and a song that’s sweeping the nation. 2023-08-1823 minAmerican Experiment PodcastEPA's Attack on the GridSend us a textAmerican Experiment's Isaac Orr describes how he has modeled the impacts of Biden's new EPA rules regulating carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and determined that these regulations would cause massive rolling blackouts in the Midwest and would cost $246 billion through 2055.2023-08-1130 minAmerican Experiment PodcastMinnesota for Sale with Bill GlahnSend us a textAmerican Experiment Policy Fellow Bill Glahn looks into the dark money that influences Minnesota politics.2023-08-0420 minAmerican Experiment PodcastDispelling the Myth of Unwarranted Racial Disparities in Minnesota’s Criminal Justice System with David ZimmerSend us a textIn this episode, Center of the American Experiment President John Hinderaker sits down with Public Safety Policy Fellow David Zimmer to discuss his new report "Dispelling the Myth of Unwarranted Racial Disparities in Minnesota’s Criminal Justice System."2023-07-3126 min
Creativity SchoolConnecting the Natural World with Our Creative Spirit with Jess Keating, Part 2Here’s Part 2 of my conversation with Jess Keating, a scientist, bestselling author of 23 books, shamanic guide, and holistic money mentor. Jess bridges the gap between science and spirituality, guiding creatives and entrepreneurs to healing their deepest blocks so they share their medicine and message with the world. In the second part of our conversation, we discuss how to build a sustainable creative business through slower deeper moves, rather than the flashy stuff that sells on the internet. Jess shares the most common forms of self sabotage she sees with creatives, and how to build a business th...2023-02-2440 min
Creativity SchoolConnecting the Natural World with Our Creative Spirit with Jess Keating, Part 1This week I’m talking to Jess Keating, a scientist, bestselling author of 23 books, shamanic guide, and holistic money mentor. Jess bridges the gap between science and spirituality, guiding creatives and entrepreneurs to healing their deepest blocks so they share their medicine and message with the world. Jess brings a unique perspective to creativity and the way she intersects the world of science, spirituality and creative expression. She shares how there’s a more holistic and natural approach to creative living and money making. We also talk about the connection between nature and our creativity, and how we c...2023-02-2340 min
World ForgeIslands - No Shirt, No Shoes, Service with Grace KeatingWelcome back listeners to another episode of World Forge! This week we are joined by our dear friend, supporter, and wonderful creator: Grace Keating! Grace is here with us this week to talk about creating interesting island locations for your DnD stories and adventures! We talk prison islands, island getaways, strange island reality shows, the 8 apex baking disciplines, and much more.If you're looking for some great chill music to get you in the mood to create, we recommend you check out Grace's partner Josh's instagram. He's an amazing musician who has lots of awesome free music that...2020-09-211h 28
The West Hartford aka Experience WeHa PodcastCoaching Women In Business With Grace NapolitanoGrace Napolitano is relatively new to the West Hartford community but she’s already making waves as a business consultant for female entrepreneurs. In this podcast, I talk to Grace about her background and how she is helping women break through the many challenges they face in business and entrepreneurship to help them build a strong mindset and get them pointed in the direction of greater success.You can learn more about Grace’s coaching on her WEBSITEAlso, check out her private Facebook group, The Skirt RevolutionEpisode Chapters0...2020-02-0253 min
The Entrepreneur Unleashed ShowEp. 59: Marie Grace BergMarie Grace Berg, honed her skills at Joint Venture launches after doing her first JV launch and failing horribly. She did it again and succeeded beyond her imagination. What she... The post Ep. 59: Marie Grace Berg appeared first on Patti Keating | Business Coach For Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs.2016-09-0329 min