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City Cast Twin Cities

City Cast
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Automated License Plate Readers
SNAP Benefits
Privacy Rights
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Purple Rain
Flock Cameras
Minnesota Paid Leave Program
Target
Jacob Frey
Parental Leave
Uptown
City Council
ICE
Voting
Chi Chi's
ACLU Minnesota
Government Shutdown

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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Latest Episodes

As Twin Cities restaurants face economic strain and ICE enforcement fallout, we’re resharing some of our favorite food conversations. Writer Ali Elabbady walks us through the best African food across the metro, Sean defends his 135% correct ranking o... more

In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about the local collective action efforts that cropped up throughout Operation Metro Surge. Immigration a... more

Is it really over? Well, not quite yet. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced Thursday he was ending Operation Metro Surge, and agents are expected to leave within the next two weeks. Why now? We consider three reasons. Plus, we share our best ... more

About 17 assistant U.S. attorneys remain in Minnesota following a wave of departures from the office at the start of the year. Joe Thompson, a former prosecutor in the Feeding Our Futures fraud case, resigned last month and has joined Don Lemon’s def... more

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Recent Guests

Sean McPherson
City Cast Twin Cities host sharing insights on community organization in the Twin Cities.
City Cast Twin Cities
Episode: 'Your City Could Be Better’: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold’?
Liz Digitale Anderson
Vocalist who organizes and participates in music-based protests.
Episode: A Spicy Legal Meatball and Why Singing Is Anti-Fascist
Andy Rausch
Co-owner of Lush, a prominent gay bar in the Twin Cities
Lush
Episode: Mixtape for Mutual Aid, Indefinite Detentions, and The Power of Gay Bars
Paul Perez
Musician and representative for community aid mixtape
Episode: Mixtape for Mutual Aid, Indefinite Detentions, and The Power of Gay Bars
Cherise Ayers
Celebrated Principal of Saint Paul Central High School
Saint Paul Central High School
Episode: A Principal on the Front Lines, Plus S’mores, Snowshoes and Music
Siddeeqah Shabazz
Director of Home on the Mornin Train
Youth Performance Company
Episode: Do 700 Less Feds Change Anything? Plus, Young Actors Connect With History
Kailey Herr
Mayor of St. Paul, leading during Operation Metro Surge
City of St. Paul
Episode: St. Paul's Kaohly Her Is Not the Quieter Mayor
Tish Jones
Revered poet and executive director of TruArt Speaks
TruArt Speaks
Episode: Tish Jones Writes for This Moment. Plus, Events to Still Enjoy Living Here
Harrison David Rivers
Award-winning playwright, librettist and television writer.
Minnesota Opera
Episode: Nur-D On 'Brutal' ICE Detention, Tom Homan Isn’t as Nice as His Suits, and a New Opera

Host

Sean McPherson
Host of City Cast Twin Cities, engaging in discussions about local news, culture, and community stories.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • These folks are clued in!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Scout’s innie
    United States4 months ago

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Apple Podcasts
#97
United States/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#103
Canada/News/Daily News

Talking Points

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Anti-ICE Blockades, Witness Speaks On ICE Shooting, and Bowling for Love on V-Day
Q: Is it working to get ICE to slow down?
While no definitive conclusions are made, the idea is that any action slowing ICE operations is beneficial to the community.
A Principal on the Front Lines, Plus S’mores, Snowshoes and Music
Q: What percentage of your mental space and workload right now is devoted to addressing the needs, the problems and the potential solutions related to ICE's presence at Saint Paul Central?
Maybe 20 to 30 percent; I try to focus on what I can personally control.
A Principal on the Front Lines, Plus S’mores, Snowshoes and Music
Q: How is it going at the high school level, where you are trying to make sure that kids are not on their phones, when most teens in my life are glued to their phone?
Initially, we had too much grace with the students, but now we are going back to business as usual with the phone policy.
A Principal on the Front Lines, Plus S’mores, Snowshoes and Music
Q: What did you think at that time the biggest challenge of this school year would be?
Launching our new personal electronics policy would be the biggest issue.
A Spicy Legal Meatball and Why Singing Is Anti-Fascist
Q: How did you become a singer and expand that to singing for resistance?
I grew up in the church and found community through singing, leading to my involvement in resistance singing.

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Content covers a wide range of local topics including community issues, food culture, holiday traditions, and local events, particularly in the Twin Cities area. It features lively discussions that mix humor, personal stories, and critical commentary on current events, highlighting both the joys and challenges of life in this region. The format fosters a sense of connection among listeners and emphasizes community engagement, featuring contributions from local journalists, activists, and residents. Unique elements of the show include lighthearted examinations of cultural phenomena alongside serious discussions about social issues, making it a this podcast likely appeals to a diverse audience who appreciate local insights and narratives.

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2. Liz Digitale Anderson
3. Andy Rausch
4. Paul Perez
5. Cherise Ayers
6. Siddeeqah Shabazz
7. Kailey Herr
8. Tish Jones

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