Playing Politics
Listening to the "Playing Politics" podcast from the Star Tribune and WCCO Radio is like taking a seat at the Editorial Board table and hearing an informed and opinionated weekly discussion of all things political in Minnesota and the nation. "Playing Politics" features WCCO’s Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune’s John Rash in addition to editorial writer Patricia Lopez and columnists Lori Sturdevant and D.J. Tice – award-winning journalists who bring varied perspectives to the issues of the day.
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Walz sidelined by COVID exposure
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Biden's big bill
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Getting answers on the Jan. 6 attack on the Cap...
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Biden's 'quiet' beginning
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Walz rings the school bell
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An impeachment trial - at the crime scene
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New budget, same gridlock
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President Joe Biden
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Impeachment, take two
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MAGA mobs storm the Capitol
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Listen: Election contention continues
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Listen: Barr contradicts Trump
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Listen: Walz acts on virus crisis
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Listen: The endless election
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Listen: Election Day(s)
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Listen: Finally, the final stretch
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Listen: Will the last debate matter?
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Listen: The COVID campaign
President Donald Trump's coronavirus diagnosis keeps the pandemic central to the election. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
18 min
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Listen: Court fight convulses Congress, campaign
The debate over approving a Supreme Court justice impacts the 2020 election. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
12 min
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Listen: Trump's night with undecided voters
The president took questions in prime time as the national election looms. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Jordana Green and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
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Listen: Woodward book's bombshells
How will the revelations about the president's handling of the pandemic play out in the campaign? Listen to the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
20 min
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Listen: The Republican National Convention
The virtual gathering is energizing the GOP base. But can it expand it? Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
16 min
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Listen: The real consequences of a virtual conv...
Online-only nominating gatherings will still impact the presidential election. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
17 min
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Listen: The Harris effect
How will the selection of Joe Biden's running mate impact the race? Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Scott Gillespie and John Rash.
17 min
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Listen: Walz, Frey spar over National Guard dep...
Differing accounts reveal a fissure between the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
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