Roshini Rajkumar

Justice Alan Page is one of seven set to receive the Medal of Freedom from President Trump. He joins Roshini to share his reaction to receiving the honor along with what it means for his foundation.

New Hennepin County sheriff Mike Hutchinson talks with WCCO's Roshini Rajkumar the morning after the election.

University of St. Olaf political science professor Christopher Chapp joins the program to take a deeper dive into what can make political rhetoric so rancorous.  And what effect does it ultimately have on voters?

Roshini rounds out her "Candidate Conversations" series by interviewing Congressman Erik Paulsen and Congressman (and State Attorney General candidate) Keith Ellison.  Plus, WCCO-TV's Liz Collin explains her new role at the station.

Congressman Tom Emmer talks about the key issues he hopes to tackle if he gets re-elected.  Then, St. Olaf political science professor Christopher Chapp goes deeper into the meaning of political rhetoric.

During this hour of open lines, Roshini gets listener reaction to President Trump's offer to change birthright citizenship, as well as the reasons why they vote.

This hour Roshini is joined by the GOP candidate for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, Jim Hagedorn. Later in the hour Roshini visits with Jacie Knight, Founder of Youth Performance Company who is turning 30 years old.

Holly Anderson & Nikki Foster join Roshini to talk about Multiple Sclerosis. Later in the hour, DFL candidate for Minnesota's 3rd District, Dean Phillips joins Roshini in studio.

Roshini starts the show talking about the big stories making news. Later in the hour she is joined by Gopher Basketball Coach Richard Pitino to talk about Coaches vs. Cancer.

In this part of his "Conversations with Candidates" interview, the GOP candidate for Congress in MN's 8th District answers some rapid fire questions from our listeners.

What celebrity is seen as the most politically divisive?  After that, Elizabeth Emerson and Andy Brehm take their respective political sides to preview the 2018 Midterm elections.

MN United sporting director Manny Lagos and midfielder Ethan Finlay preview Sunday's home finale for the Loons.  They highlight an initiative to celebrate the team's last game at TCF Bank Stadium.  Then, Roshini continues her "Conversations with Candidates" series by talking with 8th Congressional District GOP candidate Pete Stauber.

Why did Rihanna decline to perform at Super Bowl LIII?  Roshini looks into that.  Plus, have we gotten to the point where we shouldn't let our kids watch those old Disney "princess" movies?

We hear two sides of the gun legislation debate as Roshini asks MN GOP Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson and DFL Congressional candidate Joe Radinovich about the issue.

St. John's and St. Benedict's economics professor Louis Johnston explains the impact of health care and the latest political rancor on the country's financial setting.  Sara Reichstadt from the Kinderberry Hill Pre-School explains the importance of developing a child's academic success early.

Would you be interested in seeing Bill & Hillary Clinton speak on their new multi-city tour?  After that, 8th District Congressional candidate Joe Radinovich explains his stanch on several issues.

Roshini opens up the show with a discussion on Climate Change.  Why is it so polarizing?  Then, MN Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson talks about his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish, if elected.

Dr. William Wagner joins Roshini to preview an annual event that is making this year's focus congenital heart defects.  One of his patients joins the conversation to explain her story discovering this affliction.

Minneapolis Regional Chamber CEO/president Jonathan Weinhagen discusses new poll numbers in favor of more investment in area transit.  Dr. William Wagner and one of his patients explain the story of how she discovered having a congenital heart defect.

The midterm elections are under one month away.  The chairs of the Minnesota GOP and DFL parties (Jennifer Carnahan & Ken Martin) answer questions about this 2018 cycle.  Then, we hear more of your questions regarding today's political climate.