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City Cast Twin Cities

City Cast
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
ICE
Operation Metro Surge
St. Paul
George Floyd
Minneapolis Public Schools
Protests
ICE (immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Automated License Plate Readers
Hennepin County Medical Center
Chicken Wings
Affordable Housing
Flock Cameras
Privacy Rights
Minneapolis Police Department
Renee Macklin Good
University Of Minnesota
Data Centers

Join Sean McPherson and the City Cast Twin Cities team every weekday morning as we bring you the day's conversations about life in the Twin Cities. With our cast of journalists, activists, experts and residents, we celebrate our wins with beaming pride, critique our shortcomings with the attention of a seed art judge and mutter “that’s interesting” for anything in between. Alongside our daily news... more

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Minnesota may be a blue state, but our House and Senate races are looking purple-y. MinnPost reporter Matt Blake tells us how these nailbiter races might affect everything from gun reform to data centers. Speaking of, Eagan is getting sued by a data ... more

What makes Duluth punch so far above its weight in music and arts? Today we head north with Kristi Olson, publisher of the biweekly print zine On the Record, who maps out the Duluth arts scene and shares what's worth catching this summer. Then, Dulut... more

A St. Paul ballot initiative wants to give renters the power to fix what their landlords won't, so we talked to Cole Hanson, political coordinator for the Safe Homes Saint Paul campaign, to break down how the right-to-repair measure would actually wo... more

See if your Twin Cities knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri to see who knows more about U.S. history, geograp... more

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Recent Guests

Corey Bracken
Proprietor of Pillar Forum (venue owner)
Pillar Forum
Episode: Can Small Businesses Save Uptown? Plus, Why All-Ages Venues Matter
Davis Steen
From the Northeaster, neighborhood newspaper
Northeaster
Episode: Northeast's Brewery Boom Is Fading. Plus, the Future of the Northeast Neighborhoods
Andy Steiner
MinnPost mental health and addiction columnist
MinnPost
Episode: Addiction Treatments in Peril. Plus, Remembering the Summer of ‘76
Daniel Pierce Bergin
Executive director of the documentary Summer of 76
Twin Cities Public Television / Summer of 76
Episode: Addiction Treatments in Peril. Plus, Remembering the Summer of ‘76
Pa Vial
Pillar Forum organizer/representative
Pillar Forum
Episode: Downtown Developers Want Data Centers. Plus, Glassblowing Classes and Riverfront Upgrades
Tain Danger
Pillar Forum collaborator
Pillar Forum
Episode: Downtown Developers Want Data Centers. Plus, Glassblowing Classes and Riverfront Upgrades
Lindsey Atherton
Representative from Vida y Deportes
Vida y Deportes
Episode: Where to Get Falafel at 3 a.m. Plus, Off-Leash Dog Parks and Berry Picking
Jason Chavez
Minneapolis City Council member, Ward 9
City of Minneapolis
Episode: ICE Is Still Here. Plus, Why Do So Many People Hate the State Flag?
Elliott Payne
Minneapolis City Council President
Minneapolis City Council
Episode: Biking With the Mpls City Council President. Plus, Free Coffee and Best Buffets

Hosts

Sean McPherson
Host focused on local life and City Cast Twin Cities team, frequently guiding discussions with guests on city issues.
Anna Weigel
Executive/Co-host and producer with multiple episode appearances.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Are connected to the real and entertaining.

    This show is hitting what is topical for the Twin Cities and is relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LCR1909
    United States4 months ago
  • These folks are clued in!

    This cast has the heavy hitters, folks who know the scene!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Scout’s innie
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners enjoy the mix of policy, culture, and neighborly banter
Feature guests and topics feel well-connected to Twin Cities life
Shows strong local focus and timely, relatable city stories

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Apple Podcasts
#122
United States/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#233
Poland/News/Daily News

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Northeast's Brewery Boom Is Fading. Plus, the Future of the Northeast Neighborhoods
Q: What does the future look like for Northeast's brewery scene?
The guests suggest the brewery footprint will shrink or transform, with closures like Bauhaus prompting consideration of what fills those spaces, including an increased emphasis on arts districts and more affordable housing than existing studios.
We Have the Best U.S. Sports Bar. Plus, a Year Without Melissa Hortman, and Immigrant Detentions
Q: Can you explain the federal hemp ban and how it would affect North Canna if it takes effect in November?
Brandon outlines that the ban would cap THC in products at 0.4 milligrams per container, effectively wiping out many products; he urges listeners to contact their senators and representatives to oppose the measure.
We Have the Best U.S. Sports Bar. Plus, a Year Without Melissa Hortman, and Immigrant Detentions
Q: What makes Bar of Their Own stand out as a space for women's sports, and how has the community responded to the USA Today recognition?
Jillian explains that the bar was designed to celebrate women's sports exclusively, creating belonging for a diverse crowd, with regulars embracing the distinction and new customers discovering the space through press features.
We Have the Best U.S. Sports Bar. Plus, a Year Without Melissa Hortman, and Immigrant Detentions
Q: Winter, is there an undercurrent of fear at the Capitol, and how has the Capitol changed in the past 12 months?
Winter confirms a deep undercurrent of grief and increased security, noting that the Capitol feels more guarded and politicized after the violence, which has influenced legislative priorities and ambiance.
Is the U of M Slogan Really That Bad? Plus, GR3G Wants to Get Vulnerable
Q: Greg, what does your vision for Voices in Between look like, and why did you want to explore vulnerability in your music?
Greg described the album as a deeply personal and exploratory project that digs into issues many see but don't discuss openly, like absentee fatherhood and relationships, using jazzy and neo-soul textures to create a rich, honest, and diverse sonic landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City Cast Twin Cities

What is City Cast Twin Cities about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekday program centered on life in the Twin Cities, blending local news, policy discussion, culture, and neighborhood vibes with a strong emphasis on community stories. Episodes frequently cover housing, transportation, public safety, local governance, and culture—often pairing sharp policy context with on-the-ground perspectives from reporters, advocates, and local guests. Noteworthy elements include a clear focus on actionable local insight, frequent guest experts from academia, government, and activism, and a collaborative, conversational tone that highlights community wins and challenges alike. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want practical, city-specific context, love homegrown storytelling, and enjoy a balance betwee... more

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2. Davis Steen
3. Andy Steiner
4. Daniel Pierce Bergin
5. Pa Vial
6. Tain Danger
7. Lindsey Atherton
8. Jason Chavez

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