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Nicollet Mall

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Minneapolis Mayoral Election

A show about Minneapolis politics from the maker of Wedge LIVE, the award winning local news website.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	293	Founded	5 years ago
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Zack Filipovich, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor

My conversation with Zack Filipovich, formerly of the Duluth City Council, about his campaign for Minnesota State Auditor.

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5 May 2026 • 35 min

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What the hell is happening at Minneapolis City Hall? (w/ Aurin Chowdhury)

My conversation with Council Member Aurin Chowdhury about the latest from city hall. In the face of a mayoral power grab on budgets, appointments, and street layouts - are the walls closing in on the Minneapolis City Council? We talk about the recent... more

30 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

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Ben Schierer, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor

My conversation with Ben Schierer, former mayor of Fergus Falls, about his campaign for Minnesota State Auditor.

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29 Apr 2026 • 30 min

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Josh Martin is running for Chair of the DFL's 5th Congressional District

Taylor Dahlin is your host for a conversation with Josh Martin, who devastated friends and family recently by announcing his candidacy for chair of the DFL's 5th Congressional District.

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23 Apr 2026 • 55 min

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Episode: Zack Filipovich, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor

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Minneapolis City Council member representing Ward 12

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Episode: What the hell is happening at Minneapolis City Hall? (w/ Aurin Chowdhury)

Ben Schierer

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Episode: Ben Schierer, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor

Josh Martin

Candidate for CD5 Chair, DFL

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Episode: Josh Martin is running for Chair of the DFL's 5th Congressional District

Adam Jennings

Mayor of Tonka Bay, candidate for Minnesota state auditor

Episode: Adam Jennings, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor

AsaleSol Young

Executive Director at Housing in Action

Housing in Action

Episode: "The system itself is breaking" - A housing policy conversation (w/AsaleSol Young & Soren Stevenson)

Soren Stevenson

Minneapolis City Council Member

Minneapolis City Council

Episode: "The system itself is breaking" - A housing policy conversation (w/AsaleSol Young & Soren Stevenson)

José Antonio Zayas Cabán

Executive director of Our Streets Minnesota

Our Streets Minnesota

Episode: What's Left After the Violence? (w/ José Antonio Zayas Cabán) (w/ José Antonio Zayas Cabán)

Francis Shen

Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and a member of the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics

University of Minnesota

Episode: Francis Shen is running for Hennepin County Attorney

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John Edwards

Host of Wedge LIVE; engages in local political coverage and interviews with candidates and officials.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings

Yuk and barf!
This lady’s politics are disgusting.
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GoawayMaryM
United States8 months ago
Informative community hero
John does great work, he is an admirable investigator and journalist. I have learned so much about Minneapolis and beyond from him. Don’t miss the cat tour, it remains one of my favorite activities I’ve ever participated in!
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Malibu Barb
United States2 years ago
Fabulous local politics coverage with humor!
The WedgeLIVE! podcast has helped me be more engaged in city politics and neighborhood events. Plus, John the host has a great sense of humor. So grateful for this podcast!
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Paula from Mpls
United States4 years ago
“A real thing” for learning about local issues in Minneapolis
This podcast has been a great way for me to get the great local coverage I expect from Wedge Live while reducing my screen time. I'm keeping up with local candidates’ and other Minneapolis residents’ perspectives on policy. If you’re a Minneapolis resident looking to learn more about your community, this is the podcast for you!
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samanthas21
United States5 years ago
Best Hyperlocal Minneapolis Podcast
Great podcast, very funny and smart. Loved episode 1, bring back Jason for another episode!
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United States5 years ago

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Show is praised for engaging coverage of neighborhood issues and elections.

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Ben Schierer, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor

Q: So maybe you can help us understand why you would even run for this job. What is it about you? Why does it need to be you?

I bring 16 years of local government experience, a track record of building partnerships between local and state government, and a commitment to good governance. My work in Fergus Falls shows I can manage complex finances, work across urban-rural lines, and advocate for practical solutions like targeted housing initiatives and stronger internal controls, which I believe will strengthen the State Auditor's Office and serve Minnesota communities.

What the hell is happening at Minneapolis City Hall? (w/ Aurin Chowdhury)

Q: What are the main tensions between the City Council and the Mayor's office right now?

The guest explains that tensions center on appointment powers, budget control, and the push to curb or redefine the council's authority, particularly around contracting, street layouts, and safety programs. He emphasizes a struggle over transparency and public process.

"The system itself is breaking" - A housing policy conversation (w/AsaleSol Young & Soren Stevenson)

Q: What policies should we push for in the next comprehensive plan to address housing and planning for the future?

Key policies include breaking out of current subsidy structures like LIHTC, expanding upzoning to allow triplexes and quadplexes, enabling cooperative and limited-equity homeownership, utilizing city-owned vacant lots for mixed-use housing, and ensuring budget alignment so housing, transportation, and food programs receive stable, sufficient funding.

"The system itself is breaking" - A housing policy conversation (w/AsaleSol Young & Soren Stevenson)

Q: So Soren, you acknowledged all these things in conversations at the city council, and yet you still supported the 30-day notice extension on evictions. Can you talk about how you came to that decision and what we can do about this?

The decision reflected concerns about giving neighbors more time to gather rent amid widespread financial hardship, while acknowledging that many nonprofits are still struggling and that the city did not want to overburden small landlords or residents. A broader approach is needed, including prioritizing housing and community resources in budgeting and policy changes to prevent crises.

Josh Martin is running for Chair of the DFL's 5th Congressional District

Q: Will you maintain neutrality or endorse in statewide races if elected?

I plan to remain neutral on statewide races to let grassroots delegates make those decisions, while upholding the rules that chairs cannot endorse in races at their level or lower.

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