DFL Rep Terry Morrow and Republican Sen Roger Chamberlain argue the merits of a Vikings stadium, political priorities and election year politics. PLUS Political Reporter Paul Demko shares his thoughts on what has and has not been accomplished this Legislative session and whether the session will wrap up without a stadium deal.

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DFL Representative Debra Hilstrom (Deputy Minority Leader) and GOP Senator John Carlsonn talk about how the Legisature has performed, plus the Vikings stadium is back on the table. Bonus coverage with Health and Human Services Chair GOP Representative Jim Abeler. PLUS Dan Feidt from Occupy Minnesota explians why people should start paying attention to the movement again.

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DFL Senator John Marty and GOP Senator Sean Neinow talk about the investigation of HHS, legislation that would require regular audits of state spending on Health Insurance and the documentation on http://publicrecordmedia.com.

PLUS - Bonus coverage of the Vikings Stadium deal collapse with Representative John Kriesel.

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Former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson pans the GOP and DFL, calls out the failure of leadership and says political system has to change. Governor Carlson offers a candid view of todays political problems, media failures and why politicians need to be reminded they are servants and not masters.

Hosts Marty Owings and Ahndi Fridell connect viewers with current Minnesota political issues. Producers Matt Ehling and Katherine Loudenslager. Production Assistants Susan Maricle and Connor Molloy.

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April 3, 2012 - Republican Senate Majority Leader Senjem and DFL Minority Leader Terri Bonoff on Voter ID, What Happened To The Promised Jobs and Stadium Deals - PLUS DFL Rep Alice Hausman, Political Analyst Paul Gardner and Conservative Radio Host Mitch Berg Face-off on topics including bonding and jobs, Vikings stadium, ammendment politics and Voter ID.

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Republican Senator Carla Nelson and DFL Representative Erin Murphy answer questions about Vikings stadium funding and who should pay for what. They cover school shifts, property taxes and ammendment politics. Sen Nelson and Rep Murphy address the politics and human elements of the Trayvon Martin case.

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Republican Senator Ted Daley and Indy Robb Hahn talk about amendment politics and class warfare. PLUS Politics In Minnesota Reporter Paul Demko talks about Voter ID, Center for Public Integrity investigative report and the Michael Brodkorb effect. Special Musical guests Rachel Kolias and Dan Fontana play a set of covers and liven up the spot.

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Republican State Senator Ben Kruse discusses school shift payback, amendments and union bullying. PLUS Former Emmer Campaign Manager David Fitzsimmons discusses a wide range of political topics including campaign finance reform, Presidential races, amendments and his campaign for the State House.

Hosts Marty Owings and Ahndi Fridell. Associate Producers Katherine Loudenslager and Matt Ehling. Productions Assistants Susan Maricle and Connor Molloy. Capitol Conversations is a production of Public Record Media, KFAI Radio News and Minnesota Capitol News. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012.

Conservative Blogger Mitch Berg and Liberal Radio Host Andy Driscoll Face-off. PLUS Republican Senator Ted Lillie on the latest from the Capitol. Comedian and Radio Personality Paul Lambert AKA Meat Sauce joins us for some fun and frivolity.

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Representative Erin Murphy (DFL) and Representative Jim Abeler (GOP) discuss the federal investigation of DHS, health care, amendments and stadium politcs. PLUS Conservative John Swon, Liberal Laura Nevitt and Indy Party Chair Mark Jenkins give us their take on all the latest happenings in Minnesota politics.

Bonus - Ethan's Weather Forecast debuts during the episode.

Hosts Marty Owings and Ahndi Fridell. Associate Producers Katherine Loudenslager and Matt Ehling. Technical Assistants Susan Maricle and Connor Molloy. Capitol Conversations is produced in association with Puplic Record Media and KFAI Radio News. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012.

State Senator Scott Dibble (DFL) and Representative Mark Buesgens (R) face off on the Marriage Amendment with commentary from Monica Meyer from Out Front Minnesota. PLUS - Veteran Reporter Bill Salisbury from the Pioneer Press breaks down all the redistricting information and the latest news from the Capitol. Special musical guest, recording star Keri Noble stops by the show for a visit.

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Dan McGrath from Take Action Minnesota and Dan McGrath from Minnesota Majority face off on Voter ID, Marriage Amendment and other hot topics. PLUS Former House Speaker Steve Sviggum talks about his new role as Senate Communications Chief. Special guest artists, Cartoonist and Blogger Ken Avidor.

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Hosts Marty Owings and Ahndi Fridell welcomed Don Gemberling former Director of the Information Policy Analysis Division of the Minnesota Department of Administration and Rich Neumeister - Information transparency and data privacy advocate. PLUS - Mike Dean the Executive Director of Common Cause Minnesota discussed Voter ID, ALEC and the conflict of interest in state government and broke some news on a complaint his organization is filing.

MN Capitol Conversations is produced by Katherine Loudenslager in partnership with Public Record Media. Associate Producer is Matt Ehling. Production Assistants Susan Maricle and Connor Molloy.

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Capitol Conversations for Tuesday January 31, 2012 - Guests DFL Minority Leader Paul Thissen and Republican Senator Claire Robling face off on the dismal of PUC Chief Ellen Anderson, constitutional amendments and bonding. Political Analyst Sarah Janecek shared her thoughts on all the week one action and on what will be the most contentious issues this session. PLUS Singer song writer Alex Tulp from The Friendly Beers pays us a visit.