<![CDATA[The Daily Agenda: Podcasts]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/s/podcastshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gvan!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8db81261-ed33-4f9f-a9f7-2bfae0e0444f_1280x1280.pngThe Daily Agenda: Podcastshttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/s/podcastsSubstackFri, 10 Jul 2026 09:55:30 GMT<![CDATA[The Sunday Take | America Turns 250 and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan on her bid for Senate]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-america-turns-250https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-america-turns-250Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:32:38 GMTThis weekend marks 250 years as a country. Blois shares his thoughts on the historic Independence Day marker, previewing the primaries and Farm Fest coming up and then he sits down for an extended conversation with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan discusses why she chose to run for U.S. Senate, her race against Angie Craig for the DFL seat, her reflection on how Operation Metro Surge was handled by Governor Walz and others a few months back, the education system in Minnesota, fiscal management with the state and much more and then Blois shares this week’s take.

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]]><![CDATA[The Sunday Take | Five Things To Watch For Before The Primaries]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-five-things-to-watchhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-five-things-to-watchSun, 28 Jun 2026 17:47:43 GMTAs we slowly approach primaries in just over a month, there is a lot to keep track of as we look ahead. From the Tim Walz factor in these elections and DFL support, also where does rural Minnesota and even surrounding states stand when it comes to the GOP? That, the Senate race and much more as Blois shares and breaks down the five key things to keep an eye on as we are five weeks out and of course, Blois shares his take for this week as we approach the 250th birthday of America.

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]]><![CDATA[The Sunday Take | 'Party Over Principle'; Third Party Candidates feat. Chip Tangen and Jay Reeves]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-party-over-principlehttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-party-over-principleSun, 21 Jun 2026 16:28:36 GMTWe begin today's show with Blois recapping the week that was as we had a lot of data flood in with fundraising numbers, also, Blois lays the ground for the conversation today on the 'party over principle' in today's politics and the state of being an independent candidate! We continue to highlight the third party candidacy with Chip Tangen, Libertarian candidate for Sec. of State as well as Jay Reeves, Forward Independence candidate for State Auditor in Minnesota! Finally, Blois shares this week's take.

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]]><![CDATA[The Sunday Take | Remembering the Legacy of Melissa Hortman; Events of June 14th One Year Later]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-remembering-the-legacyhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-remembering-the-legacySun, 14 Jun 2026 19:47:33 GMTIt was one year ago today that many started their morning amid chaos when Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog Gilbert were gunned down in their home in the early Saturday morning hours in Brooklyn Park - along with Senator John Hoffman and wife Yvette being shot in their home as well and what could have been more political leaders. Blois reflects on the past year, what do we know now - especially following this past week’s guilty plea of Vance Boelter, and what we can take away and learn from this tragedy. Then Blois chats with Rep. Kelly Moller and Rep. Mike Howard as they remind us of the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman and the work she did for Minnesota and its people.

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]]><![CDATA[The Sunday Take | Minnesota Political Drama and Jake Johnson, DFL Congressional Candidate]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-minnesota-politicalhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-minnesota-politicalSun, 07 Jun 2026 16:12:11 GMTIt has been an interesting week on both sides of the aisle, Klobuchar from the left and on the right we have seen some divisiveness and the non-endorsed candidates seem to have the backing financially - Blois begins by recapping that and much more from this week. Then we sit down with Congressional candidate Jake Johnson of the DFL CD1 and he shares his plans and thoughts when it comes to agriculture, deep dive into his plans for education, rising costs and much more! Then Blois shares his thoughts with this week’s take.

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]]><![CDATA[The Sunday Take | GOP Recap from Duluth with Kendall Qualls, Adam Schwarze and Mike Lindell and Convention Weekend]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-gop-recap-from-duluthhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-gop-recap-from-duluthSun, 31 May 2026 17:31:17 GMTWe had an upset in the GOP endorsement in yesterday’s convention up in Duluth where Kendall Qualls came away with the Republican nomination for the upcoming gubernatorial race - we talked to Kendall about this win, we chat with Adam Schwarze who received the Senate nomination and got Mike Lindell’s thoughts on coming up short in the GOP and then Blois shares this week’s take.

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]]><![CDATA[The Sunday Take | Counting Down to the Final Gavel on the Session]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-counting-down-tohttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-counting-down-toSun, 17 May 2026 16:06:46 GMTIt is going to be a long final stretch into Monday for the members of the legislative session at the State Capitol to finish out this session leading up to the midnight deadline and Blois shares what needs to be done, if and how can Minnesota leaders reach an agreement on gun legislation, who has been the stronger side throughout the session, the latest development with HCMC and Rahul Koranne, President and CEO with Minnesota Hospital Association on the latest with this session, take some of your calls and texts and more!

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]]><![CDATA[The Sunday Take | Mothers Day and Michele Tafoya on her run for Senate]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-mothers-day-and-michelehttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-take-mothers-day-and-micheleSun, 10 May 2026 17:42:07 GMTWe begin the show paying tribute to all of the moms out there, then we sit down with Michele Tafoya who is currently running for a Senate seat in Minnesota but also dive deeper into the War in Iran, caucuses, what Republicans need to do to turn the tide in Minnesota, and much more.

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]]><![CDATA[The Sunday (Sports) Take - The Mood of Minnesota]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-sports-take-the-mood-ofhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-sunday-sports-take-the-mood-ofSun, 03 May 2026 17:29:47 GMTThis Sunday Take we tried a different spin on the show - given the success of Minnesota sports on Thursday night where the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild both advanced to the next round with wins and while we are still riding the wave of winning - Blois chats with Dan Whenesota, Minnesota sports historian and Howard Sinker, sports editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune about the legacy of heartbreak in Minnesota sports and why the feeling is different this time around as we check in on the (sports) mood in Minnesota.

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]]><![CDATA[Reaction to D.C. incident + Sen. Ann Rest & Rep. Mary Franson]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/reaction-to-dc-incident-sen-ann-resthttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/reaction-to-dc-incident-sen-ann-restSun, 26 Apr 2026 20:21:04 GMTRight out of the gate Blois discusses a variety of topics from the week, including the incident last night in Washington D.C. with the Correspondents Dinner. Then we talked to Senator Ann Rest (DFL) about the current session and how effective a tax bill could be for Minnesota. Then we pivot to chat bonding bill and more with Representative Mary Franson (R), and finally Blois shares this week’s take including more reaction to the incident at the Correspondents Dinner, the new Walz book, State of the State this Tuesday and more.

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]]><![CDATA[Reflection near the end of the Session at the TwinWest Legislative Breakfast]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/reflection-near-the-end-of-the-sessionhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/reflection-near-the-end-of-the-sessionSun, 19 Apr 2026 16:54:09 GMTWe are nearing the end of the line for the session for 2026, with that said - legislative leaders Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL) Sen. Mark Johnson (GOP), Rep. Jamie Long (DFL) and Rep. Harry Niska (GOP) discusses the biggest session topics with 4 weeks left including any regrets from the past 3 years at the TwinWest Legislative Breakfast. Then Blois shares this week’s take.

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]]><![CDATA[Rep. Ben Bakeberg, Sen. Mary Kunesh on Education, School Safety and more]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/rep-ben-bakeberg-sen-mary-kuneshhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/rep-ben-bakeberg-sen-mary-kuneshSun, 12 Apr 2026 16:35:52 GMTLegislators returned this week to resume the session after the Easter/Passover break and now we look ahead to what is next. From Lisa Demuth running for Governor to some of the key debates coming up - Blois breaks it all down and then we dive into a very key part of this session and that is the schools in Minnesota from education to school safety and even an upcoming statewide ballot amendment slated potentially for Fall 2026 - Blois sits down with Representative Ben Bakeberg and Senator Mary Kunesh to sift through the importance of schools in this session, the future of education for our children and much more! Then Blois shares this week’s take which yes, is regarding schools.

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]]><![CDATA[GOP Leader Harry Niska and DFL Rep. Matt Norris on Easter Break and Rest of Session]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/gop-leader-harry-niska-and-dfl-rephttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/gop-leader-harry-niska-and-dfl-repSun, 05 Apr 2026 22:23:33 GMTIt is the Easter and Passover break for those in the Minnesota Legislature so we talked to both Republican Leader Harry Niska and then DFL Rep. Matt Norris on things they have heard while on break, doorknocking in their districts and through various conversations and what can be expected to get done this session! Then Blois shares this week’s take.

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]]><![CDATA[Checking in on The Mood of Minnesota]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/checking-in-on-the-mood-of-minnesotahttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/checking-in-on-the-mood-of-minnesotaMon, 30 Mar 2026 00:05:42 GMTTo begin today’s show - Blois reflects on the events of 2026 and even some of the key events of 2025 and we reflect on the ‘No Kings’ rallies in Minnesota this weekend. We open up the texts and calls to your concerns and current mood of Minnesota from taxes, agriculture, budget spending concerns, even nationally when it comes to the Trump Administration, and much more. Also what does the outlook of the Election year look like for mid terms as right now it seems as if a “blue wave” is coming, Klobuchar’s role in Minnesota and much more - we leave it open to you for where we are in Minnesota currently! Finally, Blois shares this week’s take and it pertains to communication with legislators outside of the office and breaking the bubble of differences we all face.

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]]><![CDATA[Representative Jon Koznick and Senator Scott Dibble on Transportation]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/representative-jon-koznick-and-senatorhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/representative-jon-koznick-and-senatorSun, 22 Mar 2026 17:49:23 GMTIt was a busy Saturday in certain parts of Minnesota with two conventions being held - one went as planned, the other not so much - Blois reacts to the latest happenings with that, a panel he moderated this past week and the latest with the current session and that leads us to today’s topic - Transportation and Blois chats with Rep. Jon Koznick R-Lakeville and Sen. Scott Dibble DFL – Minneapolis about transportation in Minnesota whether it is transit, Waymo and much more! Finally, Blois shares this week’s take.

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]]><![CDATA[Capitol Check In and Senator Ron Latz]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/capitol-check-in-and-senator-ronhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/capitol-check-in-and-senator-ronSun, 15 Mar 2026 16:27:23 GMTThis week Blois provides a check in from the Capitol amid the few times he had the chance to sit in on the current session over in Saint Paul then Blois sits down with Senator Ron Latz to discuss gun legislation at the Capitol as well following hearings this past week being held on gun control! Then Blois shares this week's take.

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]]><![CDATA[The current state of the Minnesota workforce]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-current-state-of-the-minnesotahttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/the-current-state-of-the-minnesotaSun, 08 Mar 2026 20:00:02 GMTThis week Blois recaps the Minnesota Chamber Workforce Summit beginning with Sean O’Neil, Senior Director of Economic Development and Research – Minnesota Chamber. Then we hear from a panel of guests including Chancellor Scott Olson, Minnesota State, President Rob Vischer, University of St. Thomas, Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, President, University of Minnesota, Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, then finally we get this week’s take from Blois on the workforce.

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]]><![CDATA[Mining and the Iron Range in Minnesota in 2026]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/mining-and-the-iron-range-in-minnesotahttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/mining-and-the-iron-range-in-minnesotaSun, 01 Mar 2026 19:02:53 GMTIt was a tumultuous Saturday in the country and the world as the United States and Israel has officially taken military action against Iran and vice versa - Blois gets into a little of that. Also it is the first week of the State Tournament for Boy’s Hockey over at Grand Casino Arena and we wanted to dive into the topic of mining and the Iron Range of Minnesota with Rep. Spencer Igo, Sen. Grant Hauschild and Mining Minnesota CEO Julie Lucas as it is a key topic of discussion in this new legislative session.

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]]><![CDATA[Housing with Rep. Agbaje and CEO First Housing James Vagle]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/housing-with-rep-agbaje-and-ceo-firsthttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/housing-with-rep-agbaje-and-ceo-firstSun, 22 Feb 2026 17:41:55 GMTWell we got through the first week officially of the legislative session and as promised Blois dives into some of the key issues in Minnesota and with this session - this week it is housing. He sits down with both the CEO of First Housing James Vagle and Representative Esther Agbaje (D) to break down the needs of the housing situation in Minnesota, why so many times housing has never really reached a solution on the floor and what to expect this session when it comes to the housing market in Minnesota! Finally, Blois shares a story related to housing and ties in the challenges and economic policy involved with housing.

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]]><![CDATA[Rep Michelle Fischbach and Richard Syverson, MN Corn Growers]]>https://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/rep-michelle-fischbach-and-richardhttps://www.thedailyagenda.com/p/rep-michelle-fischbach-and-richardSun, 15 Feb 2026 20:46:56 GMTIt has been a year of news in just the first five weeks in Minnesota - so we try to pivot into focusing on the upcoming session! First, Blois sits down with Richard Syverson, a farmer in Western Minnesota and a member of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association - we discuss the use of E-15 in our fuels and its importance to Minnesota corn growers! Then Blois sits down with Rep Michelle Fischbach on ICE and Homeland Security in Minnesota and what she hopes to see Congress get done early on here in 2026. Then Blois shares this week’s take.

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