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SCRAMBLE: Gov Tim Walz defends vote to pardon convicted sex offender 17.07.2026 34min

Gov. Tim Walz is defending his vote to pardon a man convicted of molesting a 10-year-old child more than 20 years ago.Last week, the Trump administration deported Tou Lue Vang despite a pardon approved by Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson in their role on the Board of Pardons.Walz said the victim’s advocacy for Vang factored in his decision to grant the pardon.“I can tell you in these pardons, one of the overriding factors that continuously influences the decision — certianly of me, I can’t speak for the rest of the board, but looks like that — depends on where the victims are at,” Walz said.The governor emphasized that this action “didn’t let this person out of jail.” Vang completed his sentence — served entirely as supervised probation — in 2019.Walz said his vote to pardon Vang was not an attempt to prevent him from being deported, though Vang is at least the third convicted felon with pending removal orders to be pardoned in Minnesota this year.In May, the Board of Pardons unanimously granted clemency for At “Ricky” Chandee, who was convicted of second-degree assault in 1993; and Jai Vang, a Laotian man who was convicted of aggravated robbery in 1994.On the same day the board considered a pardon for Vang, four others who had applied for pardons — including three who were facing deportation — were denied. Brian Evans, a spokesman for the Attorney General’s Office, said they lacked victim support.In all cases, the Department of Homeland Security criticized the pardons as attempts to “take away qualifying convictions” for removal from the U.S.Vang was deported anyway.Walz questioned whether Vang’s removal improved outcomes in Minnesota.“I guess the question I would as is, did that make us any safer? Did that make the children that are left behind any more stable? Did it improve the idea that we can’t all be judged by our worst day?” Walz said. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MISCHKE: The Manosphere (ep. 129) 17.07.2026 50min

Mischke dives into worlds he's both unfamiliar with and quite familiar with. The manosphere is the former, dive bars the latter. All this and a "bucket" man to boot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7/17 As expected, Mpls City Council votes down 75 day trial for police drone use 17.07.2026 1h 30min

Brief Ilhan Omar update. As expected, Mpls City Council votes down 75 day trial for police drone use. Aimee Bock's right hand man brought back from Somalia to stand trial for his role in the food fraud. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Reusse with his weekly sports report. Heard On The show:Wildfires latest: Forest Service provides new update with over 70,000 acres already burnedMinneapolis City Council rejects drones-as-first-responder pilot, citing ties to Israel, ICELive updates: DHS secretary warns states after Trump election speech See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7/16 The mayor declares himself a Euphorian based on smoky air 16.07.2026 1h 33min

Shireen Gandhi conveniently enough resigns from DHS. Great words from a St Paul employer affected by the MN paid family leave act. The mayor declares himself a Euphorian based on smoky air. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Wildfires latest: More than 60,000 acres burned; thousands evacuatingMinneapolis air pollution ranked 2nd worst globallySen. Thom Tillis says Todd Blanche must meet with Epstein survivors for his support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MISCHKE: The N-Word (ep. 128) 15.07.2026 52min

Mischke spends the hour with Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor talking about her new book, "Something We Said." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7/15 The MN paid family leave act has been an out of control, expensive, utter disaster 15.07.2026 1h 30min

Discussion about heat records and the thanks we have for air conditioning. We never asked for the family leave program and we are going to continue to discover it will need more and more of our money taken from us to re-distribute to other people. Family discovers photos of themselves in an Airbnb. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Wildfires latest: Crews expecting ‘significant fire growth’; peacetime emergency extendedPresident Trump endorses ‘Pillow Man’ Mike Lindell for Minnesota governorTrump Demands ICE Restart Traffic Stops Despite 2 Fatal Shootings in a Week: ‘It Won’t Happen on My Watch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crabby Exclusive: Minneapolis Fire Chief Nominee Faces Tough Questions About Prior Federal Lawsuit 15.07.2026 1h 6min

Grab your cup and settle in for a strong pour of straight talk on public safety leadership and big-city fire department politics. In this episode of News from the Crabby Coffee Shop, Kenny and Jay are joined by former Minneapolis City Council President Paul Ostrow, a seasoned voice on local government, budgets, and accountability. They dive deep into the nomination and tenure of Reginald Freeman as Hartford Fire Chief, along with the federal lawsuit tied to his time in the role. Ostrow brings his no-nonsense perspective on what it takes to lead a fire department through scandals, staffing crises, line-of-duty tragedies, and the legal fallout that follows. From hiring decisions and department culture to the real-world pressures facing urban fire services, this conversation cuts through the smoke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SCRAMBLE: 'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal 14.07.2026 44min

A woman who held the legs of her husband as he was nearly sucked head-first out of a Ryanair cabin window on Friday said his "right shoulder and head were outside the plane".Svetlana Grković, who was travelling with her husband Ljubisa Karović from Greece's Thessaloniki to Germany's Memmingen, told BBC Serbia how two other passengers helped pull him back inside after nearly two minutes."We pulled him back together," she said. "His entire face was deformed and blood was pouring from his nose and mouth."Speaking to Serbian outlet Nova, Grković said she "immediately reacted and grabbed his legs", adding: "I thought: 'If we die, we die together.'" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7/14 Sherriff Bob Fletcher still getting grief for merely pointing out Somali gang violence 14.07.2026 1h 31min

Cargo bikes are the latest rage in the cycling community. Author accuses critics of racism for pointing out the mistake in her book. Sherriff Bob Fletcher still getting grief for merely pointing out Somali gang violence. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. HEARD ON THE SHOW:Wildfire evacuation orders in northern Minnesota as BWCA officially closesCharges possible after fireworks aimed at Hoffman homeTrump backs away from plan to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MNST: 30 years ago Kirby Puckett announced his retirement from baseball 13.07.2026 40min

30 years ago Kirby Puckett announced his retirement from baseballWatch the video hereTwins are in a playoff chaseFootball is almost hereThankfully the World Cup is almost over See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7/13 Much opposition against the Mpls Police Dept using drones 13.07.2026 1h 30min

We have our mid-summer discussion with The Lake Detective. Minneapolis deserves a 75 day trial for drone use by the Police Dept. As expected, there is much opposition. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On the Show:Chief: 2 of 3 victims killed in Lake Pepin pontoon crash were Wabasha firefightersBoundary Waters entry points closing amid northern Minnesota wildfiresLongtime GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SCRAMBLE: Upside-down American flag at Minnesota Somali celebration sparks community chaos: 'Unfathomable' 10.07.2026 33min

More details are emerging after an American flag was displayed upside down at a Somali Independence Day event in Minnesota, sparking both outrage and apologies in a situation that has gone viral on social media in recent days.The St. Cloud Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that on July 3 at 5:29 p.m., the department received a call that the U.S. flag was being flown upside down on a city flagpole at the Lake George Park Pavilion during a Somali Independence Day event.A video from that event, exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, showed the flag upside down as event attendees, roughly 500 people at peak times, enjoyed the festivities. The department said the officer "corrected the flag without objection" and that organizers "indicated to City staff that the flag being flown upside down was not intentional."Police leader blasts ‘spineless’ Mayor Frey, Minneapolis City Council for Somali gang problem, staffing woesJoe Gamaldi, the national vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about policing in Minneapolis.Somali gang problem captured on camera from the 4th of JulyThis past weekend marked yet another violent Fourth of July in Minneapolis. Dozens of car windows were smashed, there was a homicide, and several people were injured by gunfire—with some of it caught on camera.Despite the danger to the public, many local leaders seem unwilling to publicly acknowledge that there is a Somali gang problem in the city.Gamaldi, however, had a lot to say about policing and crime in Minneapolis.“I think Mayor [Jacob] Frey likes to talk tough with everyone, but I think we all know he is completely spineless,” Gamaldi said.“Because these gangs know that even if they are arrested, they’re just gonna be let right back out over and over and over again,” he said.Gamaldi pointed out who is really getting harmed by all of this: “the law-abiding, hardworking members of the community.”“You know, it’s funny because you’ll see politicians who, I will remind you, sit their asses safely behind their desks and say we need to defund and dismantle the police department. But it’s not them who has to deal with the consequences,” he added.Gamaldi explained how “defund the police” ideology shares much of the blame for the rise in violence.“When we went down this failed social experiment back in 2020 and 2021, you saw 16 American cities experience their highest murder rate in recorded history. Innocent civilians paid with their blood,” he said.Gamaldi spoke clearly about the hypocrisy of the “defund the police” movement: “You know who got it the worst? It was black males who averaged a homicide rate of 12 times that of any other race. Yet we still had these lunatics pushing defund the police.”“It is very clear that they are willing to put their failed ideology over the safety of their community members, and it’s sickening,” he added. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MISCHKE: Firework Follies (ep. 127) 10.07.2026 52min

As Independence Day passes, the news always gets weird. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7/10 The united States Congress is playing "Weekend At Bernie's" with Mitch McConnell 10.07.2026 1h 30min

The united States Congress is playing "Weekend At Bernie's" with Mitch McConnell. At a big 4th of July Somali gathering in St Cloud, the American Flag was 'accidentally" diplayed upside down. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Reusse with his weekly sports report. Heard On The Show:2 women plead guilty in Minnesota childcare fraud casesFormer Rock Ridge principal charged with sexually assaulting a studentDonald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SCRAMBLE: Nobody and i mean NOBODY breaks down the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding like Reuvers and Frattallone 09.07.2026 42min

Nobody and i mean NOBODY breaks down the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding like Reuvers and Frattallone.Here is the Huffington Post piece:My Husband Deleted Our Invitation To Taylor Swift’s Wedding. When He Told Me Why, I Lost My Mind.Here is the 4th of July fireworks show from Washington DC that Reuvers mentioned: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7/9 Trump re-posted a video of Somali children graduation kindergarten 09.07.2026 1h 35min

Trump re-posted a video of Somali children graduation kindergarten. The Somali community thought he was attacking him. POW flag mystery in the quaint hamlet of Marine on the St Croix. Mayor of St Louis Park visited Somalia over the 4th of July. Only Kenny cared. Heard On The Show:$150K reward offered for Minnesota Feeding Our Future fraud suspectMinnesota State Fair 2026: Full list of 36 new foods and vendorsUS-Iran ceasefire crumbles as fresh strikes rock Middle East See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MISCHKE: Monsters (ep. 126) 08.07.2026 55min

"Gator got your Granny," sang Tony Joe White. And that old gal was anything but well-armed. Come storm chasing with the hopelessly banal and jump in a car for a ride to Lake Winnibigoshish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CRABBY: 400+ Daycare Fraud Probes, Feeding Our Future, and Ilhan Omar: Inside MN's Billion-Dollar Scandal with Rep. Robbins 08.07.2026 53min

Minnesota State Representative Kristin Robbins, Chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, joins for a no-BS deep dive into the state’s exploding welfare fraud crisis. She breaks down how the same networks kept reappearing, why the system failed to stop it, and what her committee has uncovered through whistleblowers and public records. The conversation also covers Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s role in sponsoring the federal MEALS Act, which relaxed key oversight rules for meal providers and helped create the conditions for the Feeding Our Future scheme to explode. Robbins details the committee’s repeated attempts to get Omar to testify or turn over records of communications with individuals later tied to the fraud (many of which appeared in federal trial exhibits), and why those requests have gone unanswered. Plus: the latest on daycare fraud with over 400 open investigations into publicly funded providers and the long-overdue rollout of electronic attendance tracking. For years, only a tiny fraction (around 10% in the initial phase) of providers were using real-time online records, making it ridiculously easy to bill for kids who were never there. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maine's Progressive Meltdown, Twin Cities Truths, and Manhattan's Structural Failure 08.07.2026 1h 25min

First up: Maine Democrats thought they had their progressive hero in Graham Platner, oyster farmer, veteran, and the guy who somehow survived every earlier scandal only to clinch the Senate nomination. Now, fresh sexual assault allegations have the entire party in full panic mode. Then we roll into the Twin Cities, where Somali gangs are making headlines again with violence, shootings, and turf issues that law enforcement has been tracking for years. But heaven forbid anyone point it out too loudly, that would be inconvenient for the narrative. And finally, a public service announcement from Gumption County: American buildings should not collapse. Or buckle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zero Contents, Zero Sense: Time Capsules & Terrible School Boards 07.07.2026 1h 29min

We’ve got more on Chauntyll Allen, the worst school board member in America. If you thought school boards couldn’t get any more detached from reality, Allen keeps raising the bar in spectacular fashion. Then we head to Kentucky for the most underwhelming Independence Day event in recorded history: the grand opening of a time capsule buried in 1976… that contained absolutely nothing. Zero. Zilch... The perfect metaphor for 2026. The New Minnesota State Trooper logo is better than the Fraud flag but still a loss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.