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Wedge LIVE!
A show about Minneapolis politics from the maker of Wedge LIVE, the award winning local news website.
Episodes
Wedge LIVE!Should Minneapolis Eliminate the Office of Community Safety? (w/Jamison Whiting)
A conversation with Council Member Jamison Whiting about the Minneapolis City Council's vote to eliminate the Office of Community Safety. OCS was created in…
Wedge LIVE!Abdihakim Ibrahim, candidate for Hennepin County Board (District 3)
A conversation with Abdihakim Ibrahim, former school board member in St. Louis Park, now running for the district 3 seat on the Hennepin County Board. You can…
Wedge LIVE!How to Walk Across the River for Groceries (w/ Scott the Bachelor)
We are walking across the Mississippi River for groceries with Scott from Prospect Park. Along the way we learn what it's like to shop for loose carrots and…
Wedge LIVE!Steve Simon: Democracy Defender & "World War II Dad"
Steve Simon is spending a lot of time preparing for federal threats to this year's election while running for a fourth term as Minnesota Secretary of State. We…
Wedge LIVE!Bussin to Aldi (w/ Ayana Smith-Kooiman)
Ayana Smith-Kooiman is this week's contestant on "grocery shopping with strangers without a car." Will we beat the countdown to catch the 2 bus? Watch…
Wedge LIVE!Building a Patio for Strangers & Talking Taxes (w/ Eric Harris Bernstein)
Eric Harris Bernstein of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate & Taxation is building a patio on his neighbor's property. He says he has permission. While he…
Wedge LIVE!Rainy Bus Trip to Trader Joe's (w/ Elliot Newhouse)
Elliot Newhouse started riding the bus for groceries in high school and has agreed to share more than a decade's worth of grocery shopping wisdom with us as…
Wedge LIVE!Biking home with a 36 pk of Diet Dr. Pepper from Costco Wholesale (w/ Parker Seaman)
Parker Seaman shows me how to shop at Costco without a car, offering tips on how to bring a 36 pack of Diet Dr. Pepper home to Minneapolis from St. Louis Park…
Wedge LIVE!How to walk for groceries with no sidewalks in Richfield, Minnesota (w/ Blue Delliquanti)
Blue Delliquanti takes me grocery shopping at a Cub Foods in Edina. Afterwards we walk home to neighboring Richfield, and I become horrified that there are no…
Wedge LIVE!Little Free Water Coolers of Minneapolis
On this special hydration episode, we're towing a bike trailer stacked with cases of water through the tri-neighborhood area, making deliveries with Al from…
Wedge LIVE!Minneapolis Mayor and Park Board at odds over additional $18 tax bill for median home
We're talking about Mayor Frey's proposed property tax levy for 2027 with Commissioner Jason Garcia, of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, and Eric…
Wedge LIVE!Infiltrating a Scooter Takeover in Downtown Minneapolis
Two youthful-looking podcasters, Taylor Dahlin and John Edwards, infiltrate a teenage scooter takeover in downtown Minneapolis. Watch…
Wedge LIVE!Finest 2026 MN Primary Punditry
Taylor Dahlin and Ethan Knight join this episode for reaction and analysis to the 2026 Minnesota primary. Peggy Flanagan cruise to an easy victory over Angie…
Wedge LIVE!Irene Fernando is running for reelection to the Hennepin County Board (District 2)
Irene Fernando, chair of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, joins me for a blockbuster conversation as we walk around Wirth Lake (using only practical…
Wedge LIVE!Walking the Bryant neighborhood of Minneapolis w/ Angela Conley
Angela Conley, currently running unopposed for a third term on the Hennepin County board, leads me on a walking tour of the Bryant neighborhood of Minneapolis…
Wedge LIVE!Pedicab Tour of Lyndale Ave with "Pedicab Phil"
Professional pedicab driver Phil Schwartz shares his knowledge of the mean streets of Minneapolis and allows us to experience every pothole on the 90+ year old…
Wedge LIVE!Marion Greene is running for reelection to the Hennepin County Board (District 3)
Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene joins me to talk about her campaign for reelection and the great big conversation we're having about reconstructing…
Wedge LIVE!Will we ever get statewide zoning reform in MN? (w/ Katie Jones & Brit Anbacht)
What's the prospect for meaningful statewide housing policy reform in Minnesota? Brit Anbacht (Neighbors for More Neighbors) and Rep. Katie Jones (district…
Wedge LIVE!Minnehaha Dog Park Saga (w/ Jason Garcia)
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board voted 8-1 last Wednesday to end the use of Minnehaha dog park for off-leash dogs, believing it to be in conflict with…
Wedge LIVE!Minneapolis Truck Parade 2026 with Commentators Taylor Dahlin & John Edwards
Legendary parade commentators Taylor Dahlin and John Edwards carry on the tradition of narrating another year of Big Honkin' Trucks rolling down Nicollet Mall…
Wedge LIVE!Top Shameful Moments at Hennepin County DFL Convention (w/ Jason Garcia & Josh Martin)
Analysis of the results of the Hennepin County DFL Convention. Sheriff Dawanna Witt lost a five round battle of attrition against... nobody. County…
Wedge LIVE!Ilhan Omar at Open Streets Lyndale (and also Eric Harris Bernstein)
Rep. Ilhan Omar stops by for a conversation in the middle of Lyndale Avenue, as she campaigns for re-election ahead of the August 11th DFL primary. Then we…
Wedge LIVE!Keith Ellison - LIVE on Lyndale Avenue!
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stops by for a live conversation at Open Streets on Lyndale Avenue on June 7, 2026. Watch…
Wedge LIVE!Uptown People's Assembly (w/ Lauren McCarley)
My conversation with Lauren McCarley who is organizing the Uptown People's Assembly as a counter to business interests that have dominated the conversation…
Wedge LIVE!Uptown Little Caesars (w/ Melody Hoffmann)
Melody Hoffmann of Southwest Voices drives us to the new Uptown Little Caesars. Along the way we discuss the state of Uptown and Minneapolis' unraveling police…
Wedge LIVE!Kevin Chavis, candidate for Hennepin County Board - District 3
My conversation with Kevin Chavis about his campaign for Hennepin County Board in District 3. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation…
Wedge LIVE!O'Hara Outie, Klob Undies (w/ Taylor Dahlin & Jason Garcia)
I'm joined by Taylor Dahlin and Commissioner Jason Garcia for reaction to the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and a rundown of the action…
Wedge LIVE!Lyndale Ave Is 92 Years Old (w/ Julie Johnson & Jeremy Winter)
After years of engagement and political wrangling, Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis are ready to approve a new design for Lyndale Avenue South…
Wedge LIVE!Davis Moturi: "I hope that one day I can become a fraction of who I used to be."
Not the usual kind of episode. We wanted to present for you the full audio of Davis Moturi's remarks to the Minneapolis City Council from Wednesday, May 13th…
Wedge LIVE!Rep. Dan Wolgamott, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor
My conversation with state Rep. Dan Wolgamott of St. Cloud about his campaign for Minnesota State Auditor. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the…
Wedge LIVE!Christin Crabtree, candidate for Minneapolis School Board (At-Large)
My conversation with Christin Crabtree about her campaign for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis School Board. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the…
Wedge LIVE!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. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive…
Wedge LIVE!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…
Wedge LIVE!Ben Schierer, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor
My conversation with Ben Schierer, former mayor of Fergus Falls, about his campaign for Minnesota State Auditor. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the…
Wedge LIVE!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…
Wedge LIVE!Adam Jennings, candidate for Minnesota State Auditor
Mayor Adam Jennings (Tonka Bay) is running for Minnesota State Auditor with the understanding that it means he is now "the boring guy at the party." Watch…
Wedge LIVE!"The system itself is breaking" - A housing policy conversation (w/AsaleSol Young & Soren Stevenson)
I'm joined by Minneapolis Council Member Soren Stevenson and AsaleSol Young, executive director of Housing in Action, for a conversation about local housing…
Wedge LIVE!A Toddmergency has been declared in Minneapolis
Taylor Dahlin and Josh Martin join me for a conversation about something none of us has witnessed before: a mayoral appointee getting voted down by the…
Wedge LIVE!Uptown is Dead, Melody is Alive (w/ Melody Hoffmann)
Melody Hoffmann is back for another edition of Monthly with Melody to talk about her article "Uptown in crisis" for Southwest Voices. Local business owners are…
Wedge LIVE!What's Left After the Violence? (w/ José Antonio Zayas Cabán) (w/ José Antonio Zayas Cabán)
I'm joined by José Antonio Zayas Cabán, executive director of Our Streets, to talk about his organization returning to host Open Streets in Minneapolis. And…
Wedge LIVE!Anders Folk is running for Hennepin County Attorney
My conversation with Anders Folk about his campaign for Hennepin County Attorney. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation…
Wedge LIVE!Francis Shen is running for Hennepin County Attorney
My conversation with Francis Shen about his campaign for Hennepin County Attorney. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation…
Wedge LIVE!They Cut Your Healthcare to Triple the ICE Budget (w/Rep. Sam Sencer-Mura)
My conversation with Rep. Sam Sencer-Mura (district 63A) about the ongoing federal occupation and what it means to be a state legislator under a federal…
Wedge LIVE!Hao Nguyen is running for Hennepin County Attorney
My conversation with Hao Nguyen about his campaign for Hennepin County Attorney. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation…
Wedge LIVE!25 Cats from Qatar (w/Mye Hoang)
My conversation with Mye Hoang about her new movie "25 Cats from Qatar" - a followup to "Cat Daddies." "When an American flight attendant and cat cafe owner…
Wedge LIVE!How to Caucus Under Federal Occupation (W/ Josh Martin)
I'm joined by Josh Martin as we process the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents, during what feels like an occupation or hostage crisis for Minneapolis…
Wedge LIVE!Cedrick Frazier is running for Hennepin County Attorney
My conversation with Rep. Cedrick Frazier about his campaign for Hennepin County Attorney. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation…
Wedge LIVE!CHUD WATCH! (Live Episode & Fundraiser)
Special live episode with hosts Taylor Dahlin and John Edwards. We're tracking the movements of some creepy little weirdos through downtown Minneapolis. We are…
Wedge LIVE!Holiday Special 2025!
John is joined by Taylor Dahlin and Josh Martin for a rundown of the 2025's top Minneapolis stories, most unusual campaign expenditures, and awarding Wedge…
Wedge LIVE!Budget Season in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis City Council is in the middle of their annual, charter-mandated tradition: amending the mayor's recommended budget. I ask Budget Committee…
Wedge LIVE!Minneapolis 2025 Election Wrap Up (w/Taylor Dahlin & Josh Martin)
We react to last week's election results in Minneapolis. Taylor Dahlin and Josh Martin join me to talk about Jacob Frey's victory, the prospect of a closely…
Wedge LIVE!I-94: River of Toxic Sludge (w/ Mateo Frumholtz)
We're talking about I-94 as a public health emergency that the Minnesota Department of Transportation feels no urgency to do anything about. With guest Mateo…
Wedge LIVE!Ward 8 Episode: Soren Stevenson vs. Josh Bassais
We're breaking down the race for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 8 between Soren Stevenson and Josh Bassais. Joining me for analysis are a couple of Ward 8…
Wedge LIVE!Amber Frederick, at-large candidate for Minneapolis Park Board
A conversation with Amber Frederick, candidate for one of three at-large seats on the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive…
Wedge LIVE!Adam Schneider, at-large candidate for Minneapolis Park Board
A conversation with Adam Schneider, candidate for one of three at-large seats on the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive…
Wedge LIVE!Ward 10 Episode: Aisha Chughtai vs. Lydia Millard
We're breaking down the race for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 10 between Council Member Aisha Chughtai and challenger Lydia Millard. Joining me for…
Wedge LIVE!Adam Dullinger is running for Mayor of St. Paul
A conversation with Adam Dullinger, who argues he's more than just a single-issue candidate for mayor of St Paul. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the…
Wedge LIVE!Secrets of Minneapolis Ranked Choice Voting (w/ Todd Schuman & Josh Martin)
For years, a small but vociferous online community of ranked choice voting truthers have held firm to the belief that there's a way to game the system. Some…
Wedge LIVE!Biking Northeast Minneapolis to Downtown w/ Council President Elliott Payne
A bike ride conversation with Elliott Payne, President of the Minneapolis City Council. We talk about issues at stake in the 2025 city election as he leads me…
Wedge LIVE!Mariam Demello is running for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 11
A conversation with Mariam Demello, candidate for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 11. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation…