RacketCast
RacketBi-weekly podcast from Racket, the Twin Cities news/arts/culture publication. Featuring hyper-local recaps, reviews, interviews, debates, hot takes, and more from the crew behind your favorite reader-funded, worker-owned media org.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Entertainment NewsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Since 2000, American TV viewers have gobbled up 838 episodes spanning the broader CSI universe—folks love seeing crime scenes investigated. Since 2010, Melissa Loren has worked as a real-life crime scene investigator with the Minnesota Bureau of Crim... more
All month long wildfires have wreaked havoc in northern Minnesota. The Boundary Waters are shut down until October, tourist-starved Ely businesses are trying to stay afloat, and the smoldering could last well into winter.
To better understand the fi... more
Books! We love those papery, bound little bastards.
And we're guessing you, a supporter of local independent media, might also be a certified bookworm. As such, we're convening our second-ever BookCast council to gab about all things lit. This time ... more
For 15 months our friends Jessica Lussenhop and Andy Mannix have been hard at work revealing sex crimes hidden within the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church.
The ProPublica reporters started their harrowing two-part series on Minnesota's North Shore, but... more
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This is a great podcast from Racket, their coverage of Twin Cities news, arts and culture is amazing and this podcast is an excellent extension of it.
Apple Podcasts5Jeffrey Leonard
United States3 months ago - Off to a good start
For a first episode, I found this to be very good. Can’t wait for more episodes to drop.
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Apple Podcasts | #137 | United States/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  Denmark/News/Entertainment News |
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What is RacketCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on deeply reported investigations, local activism, and culture with a distinctly Twin Cities focus. Episodes frequently feature journalists and community organizers who dissect complex systems—like religious institutions, local governance, data privacy, and immigration enforcement—while also spotlighting Minnesota sports, weather, and arts scenes. Noteworthy is the mix of hard-hitting journalism, door-to-door community storytelling, and locally resonant humor and vibe that makes intricate topics accessible to a regional audience. The format often blends investigative rigor with personal narratives, giving listeners practical takeaways for understanding how local power structures operate and affect everyday life.
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2. Judge John Hodgman
3. Curious Minnesota
4. Good One
5. Gleeman and The Geek
How many episodes of RacketCast are there?
RacketCast launched 2 years ago and published 58 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on RacketCast?
Recent guests on RacketCast include:
1. Art Gonzales
2. Deborah Copperud
3. Andy Mannix
4. Jessica Lussenhop
5. Aubree Derksen
6. Nicole Mills
7. Courtney Kocak
8. Sven Sundgaard
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