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City Cast Twin Cities

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

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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This weekend, Minneapolis becomes home to the very first Midwest Black Book Fair. Dr. Terresa Hardaway shares how she built it (and how to get your free tickets!). PaviElle French joins guest host Tiffany Bui to talk about their experiences as people... more

Good pop-ups are restaurant quality. We’ll talk about the ones worth waiting down the block for. Election Day is closer than you think, and with all the big-ticket races you might miss the ones that really matter close to home. Here’s why you should ... more

Today we are revisiting a conversation about what makes Duluth punch so far above its weight in music and arts. We’ll head north with Kristi Olson, publisher of the biweekly print zine On the Record, who maps out the Duluth arts scene and shares what... more

Today, we dig into Minneapolis's long-running and expensive ShotSpotter gunshot detection program with Ella Stern of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, then historian Drew M. Ross joins to unpack the swindles, land grabs, and bitter rivalries that exp... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Harris Bernstein
Vice President, Board of Estimate and Taxation
Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), Minneapolis
Episode: State Fair's 'Biggest Battle,' a $32M Budget Hole, and Bauhaus Brewery's Dramatic Comeback
Wesley Hortenbach
arts enthusiast and critic based in the Twin Cities
Racket (critic)
Episode: All-Women Governor’s Race. Plus, Nudity at Fringe Fest and Radish Farm Stop
Lily Gross
Founder of Radish Farm Stop
Radish Farm Stop
Episode: All-Women Governor’s Race. Plus, Nudity at Fringe Fest and Radish Farm Stop
Ryan Bandy
Chief Business Officer at Indeed Brewing
Indeed Brewing
Episode: A Lifeline For Weed Drinks, St. Paul Can't Stop Right to Repair, and What's After Primaries?
Ali Elabbady
Writer and critic based in the Twin Cities, contributor to Racket
Racket / City Cast Twin Cities
Episode: Cultural Cafes as Third Spaces. Plus, Peggy Flanagan on ‘Medicare For All’ and Kendall Qualls on ‘What All Minnesotans Want’
Peggy Flanagan
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, running for US Senate
Campaign for US Senate, Minnesota
Episode: Cultural Cafes as Third Spaces. Plus, Peggy Flanagan on ‘Medicare For All’ and Kendall Qualls on ‘What All Minnesotans Want’
Kendall Qualls
GOP-endorsed candidate for governor
Campaign for Governor, Minnesota
Episode: Cultural Cafes as Third Spaces. Plus, Peggy Flanagan on ‘Medicare For All’ and Kendall Qualls on ‘What All Minnesotans Want’
M. Castle
City Cast contributor and editor at Racket
Racket / City Cast Twin Cities
Episode: Cultural Cafes as Third Spaces. Plus, Peggy Flanagan on ‘Medicare For All’ and Kendall Qualls on ‘What All Minnesotans Want’
Angie Craig
Representative, running for US Senate
U.S. Congress (current) / Senate candidate
Episode: Angie Craig on the Laken Riley Act and Cedrick Frazier on Equity in the Legal System. Plus, MN's Office of Restorative Practices

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Sean McPherson
Host of City Cast Twin Cities

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 68 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 States6 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 States10 months ago

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Positive, topical and relatable for Twin Cities audiences.

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#128
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State Fair's 'Biggest Battle,' a $32M Budget Hole, and Bauhaus Brewery's Dramatic Comeback
Q: Eric, what is the Board of Estimate and Taxation's role in the budget that the mayor is proposing?
The BET sets the amount the city's general fund levy can increase and votes on the levy from property tax payers, serving as a check on how much can be spent in operations and parks.
All-Women Governor’s Race. Plus, Nudity at Fringe Fest and Radish Farm Stop
Q: What makes Radish Farm Stop different from a traditional co-op or grocery?
It acts as an incubator for small producers, offering year-round access, a 70-30 consignment split, and the option to test new products before committing to larger wholesale channels.
Races To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries. Plus, Feds Faltering in Cities Church Protest Case
Q: What should voters look for on Farm Fest stage that might indicate how the governor and other statewide races could unfold?
Voters should look at how candidates discuss agriculture, rural vs. urban issues, and their broader electability, noting how endorsements and messaging resonate with base supporters and swing districts, which can foreshadow general election viability.
Races To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries. Plus, Feds Faltering in Cities Church Protest Case
Q: Can you explain the difference between a primary and an election in Minnesota, and how the party system affects voting?
Primaries in Minnesota involve voters choosing one party's slate to influence which candidates appear on the general election ballot; voters must stay on one side, and the ballot is secret but non-crossable, which differs from presidential primaries and ensures voters align with a single party for those races.
Who Gets a Permit To Pollute? Plus, 10 Years of Frogtown Radio and Adrian Younge's Favorite TC Records
Q: Adrian, in 2026, what makes you and Jazz is Dead want to stake a claim for humans being involved in music production versus AI-generated work?
Adrian emphasizes that artists struggle financially and that music is a form of direct human communication; AI-generated music can undermine revenue and misrepresent who created the work, so humans should be acknowledged and compensated.

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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?

City-focused weekday conversations center on life in the Twin Cities, blending hard-hitting local policy, housing, policing, and governance topics with culture, food, and neighborhood stories. The show often features elected officials, journalists, community organizers, and local experts who frame complex issues around safety, equity, development, and urban life, while sprinkling in arts, food, and neighborhood events to keep perspectives broad and practical. Noteworthy is the mix of investigative takeovers, cross-city guest perspectives, and on-the-ground reporting from a range of civic voices, making it a go-to for listeners who want actionable context on Minnesota politics, city services, and community initiatives. Those evaluating a gue... more

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1. Eric Harris Bernstein
2. Wesley Hortenbach
3. Lily Gross
4. Ryan Bandy
5. Ali Elabbady
6. Peggy Flanagan
7. Kendall Qualls
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