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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!St Paul 2025 Election Roundup + City Question #1 (w/ Matt Privratsky)
We're talking about St. Paul's fight to implement something that most of the civilized world has already adopted to enforce society's rules and regulations…
Wedge LIVE!Aisha Chughtai taken for a ride in very special cargo bike episode
Aisha Chughtai, VP of the Minneapolis City Council, sits in the cargo container as we navigate Open Streets on Hennepin Avenue and talk about the issues at…
Wedge LIVE!Ward 7 Episode: Katie Cashman vs. Elizabeth Shaffer
We're breaking down the pivotal race for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 7 between Council Member Katie Cashman and challenger Elizabeth Shaffer. Joining me…
Wedge LIVE!Omar Fateh is running for Mayor of Minneapolis
A bike ride conversation with Omar Fateh, candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis. Support our sponsor: betterthan94.org/open-letter Watch…
Wedge LIVE!Jamison Whiting is running for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 11
A conversation with Jamison Whiting, candidate for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 11. In the first ever competition-based episode of Wedge LIVE, only one can…
Wedge LIVE!Bike ride with Rep. Kaohly Her, candidate for Saint Paul mayor
My bike ride conversation with Rep. Kaohly Her, who is running for mayor of Saint Paul. Support our sponsor: betterthan94.org/open-letter Listen…
Wedge LIVE!Eric Harris Bernstein (EHB) is running for Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET)
My bike ride conversation with Eric Harris Bernstein, candidate for Minneapolis Board of Estimate & Taxation. Support our sponsor: betterthan94.org/open-letter…
Wedge LIVE!DeWayne Davis is running for Mayor of Minneapolis
A bike ride conversation with DeWayne Davis, candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis. Support our sponsor: betterthan94.org/open-letter Watch…
Wedge LIVE!Omar Fateh's DFL Endorsement for Mayor of Minneapolis Overturned
John is joined by Taylor Dahlin and Josh Martin for a rundown and reaction to the state party overturning the Minneapolis DFL convention's endorsement of Omar…
Wedge LIVE!Biking Saint Paul with Mayor Melvin Carter
My bike ride conversation with Melvin Carter who is running for a third term as mayor of Saint Paul. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the…
Wedge LIVE!Summit Ave Saga Part 2 (w/ Chris Smith)
We're back in Saint Paul for a ride on the notorious Summit Avenue. Chris Smith is my guide as we try to answer the dumbest question plaguing street…
Wedge LIVE!Reclaiming Public Land at Cedar Lake (w/ Jake Werner)
We're live at Cedar Lake's south beach for a conversation about the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board allowing some of the wealthiest residents in the city…
Wedge LIVE!Carolyn Will - Candidate for Saint Paul City Council, Ward 4 (Special Election Aug 12)
We're headed to Saint Paul for conversations with all four candidates to fill the vacant Ward 4 seat on the City Council. Our guest for this episode is Carolyn…
Wedge LIVE!Minneapolis Truck Parade Commentary
It's the inaugural Minneapolis Truck Parade, hosted by Taylor Dahlin and John Edwards. Big trucks, little trucks, honking trucks, police trucks, horse…
Wedge LIVE!Chauntyll Allen - Candidate for Saint Paul City Council, Ward 4 (Special Election Aug 12)
We're headed to Saint Paul for conversations with all four candidates to fill the vacant Ward 4 seat on the City Council. Our guest for this episode is…
Wedge LIVE!Molly Coleman - Candidate for Saint Paul City Council, Ward 4 (Special Election Aug 12)
We're headed to Saint Paul for conversations with all four candidates to fill the vacant Ward 4 seat on the City Council. Our guest for this episode is Molly…
Wedge LIVE!Cole Hanson - Candidate for Saint Paul City Council, Ward 4 (Special Election Aug 12)
We're headed to Saint Paul for conversations with all four candidates to fill the vacant Ward 4 seat on the City Council. Our guest for this episode is Cole…
Wedge LIVE!Summit Ave Saga (w/ Melissa Wenzel)
We're talking about the saga of Saint Paul's Summit Ave with Melissa Wenzel. I mean it's one street, Melissa. How much controversy could it inspire? Turns out…
Wedge LIVE!Mayor Frey Evacuates Supporters From Target Center Ahead of Disastrous DFL Convention Loss
I'm joined by my authoritative bald-headed friend Josh Martin and Taylor Dahlin (aka Rondi Arradondi) for an examination of the wildest, weirdest Minneapolis…
Wedge LIVE!Minneapolis Mayoral Vibe Check (w/ David Brauer)
John is joined by David Brauer for an assessment of this year's campaign for mayor of Minneapolis as we head into this weekend's Minneapolis DFL convention. We…
Wedge LIVE!Michael Wilson, sailboat captain, is running for the Minneapolis Park & Rec Board (at-large)
Michael Wilson is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Park & Rec Board. Hosts Taylor Dahlin and John Edwards spoke with him about his campaign and…
Wedge LIVE!Biking with Dan Engelhart, candidate for Minneapolis Park & Rec Board in District 1
Dan Engelhart is running for the Minneapolis Park & Rec Board in District 1. We took a bike ride through NE Minneapolis and talked about why he's running for…
Wedge LIVE!Tom Olsen, at-large candidate for Minneapolis Park Board
Tom Olsen is running for re-election to the Minneapolis Park Board. While paddling a canoe together, we talk about his first term; why Minneapolis has such a…
Wedge LIVE!Jazz Hampton Is Running for Mayor of Minneapolis
A bike ride conversation with Jazz Hampton, candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation…
Wedge LIVE!The Exonerated: Taylor Dahlin and John Edwards Not Guilty on All Charges
With John sidelined by legal wrangling, Josh Martin becomes the first ever fill-in host of the Wedge LIVE podcast. We start by discussing the recent targeted…
Wedge LIVE!Andrew Gebo, District 4 candidate for Minneapolis Park Board
We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Andrew Gebo, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board…
Wedge LIVE!Conrad Zbikowski, District 4 candidate for Minneapolis Park Board
We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Conrad Zbikowski, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board…
Wedge LIVE!Part Two: Harrowing Stories From The Ward 10 DFL Convention (Dex Anderson)
The thrilling conclusion of our two part series of harrowing stories from the Ward 10 Minneapolis DFL convention. Dex Anderson talks about their experience…
Wedge LIVE!Mini Episode: Taylor Uncovers Mayoral Candidate's Post History
Professional Journalist Taylor Dahlin uncovers the Reddit post history of a candidate for mayor of Minneapolis. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the…
Wedge LIVE!Part One: Harrowing Stories From The Ward 10 DFL Convention (Samuel Doten)
You may remember Samuel Doten as the authority figure wielding a tiny gavel in the face of an unruly crowd who stormed the stage at the 2023 Ward 10 DFL…
Wedge LIVE!Minneapolis City Council Convention Final
We begin with a report from Taylor Dahlin on yesterday's federal law enforcement raid of a restaurant on Lake Street. With dozens of officers from ICE, DEA…
Wedge LIVE!Jason Garcia, District 4 Candidate for Minneapolis Park Board
We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Jason Garcia, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board…
Wedge LIVE!"Not Taking Responsibility for the Kenwood Neighborhood" (with Melody Hoffmann)
We check in with Melody Hoffmann for her first public appearance since being downsized at Southwest Voices. What's next for Melody? What's the state of the…
Wedge LIVE!Two Police Chiefs and Five Years Later (with D.A. Bullock)
We’re reviewing five years of Minneapolis politics since George Floyd’s murder with guest D.A. Bullock. We pick apart the records of two very different police…
Wedge LIVE!Minneapolis Convention Season Halftime Show
Seven city council wards have held their DFL conventions so far (1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 12,13). We have endorsements in five of them - several with North Korea…
Wedge LIVE!A Bike Ride with Katie Cashman, Ward 7 - Running for reelection to the Minneapolis City Council
A conversation with Katie Cashman, who's running for reelection to the Minneapolis City Council, as we ride our bikes through Uptown and the lakes…
Wedge LIVE!Kyle had a gun pulled on him while using the 311 app
Kyle Jones is a small town Minnesota boy who came to the big city, trusted too many people, and has learned some valuable life lessons. In part one, Kyle was…
Wedge LIVE!Aurin Chowdhury, Ward 12 - Running for reelection to the Minneapolis City Council (2025)
A conversation with Aurin Chowdhury, who's running for reelection to the Minneapolis City Council in Ward 12. https://www.aurinchowdhury.org/ Watch…
Wedge LIVE!Business owner speaks against Uptown Association's plans for a business improvement district
My conversation with Damla Erten, owner of Sencha Tea Bar and founder of the Uptown Community Coalition, about her opposition to the creation of a business…
Wedge LIVE!Introducing "Loring Stories with Taylor Dahlin"
It's your favorite syndicated tabloid entertainment TV show that's actually a podcast: Loring Stories with Taylor Dahlin. On today's episode, an attack on the…
Wedge LIVE!"They Rearranged My Aldi" - A Harrowing Personal Story
A harrowing personal story from Curt Myran of Whittier, who talks about how his life changed the day they rearranged the Aldi at 26th and Lyndale. Watch…
Wedge LIVE!Post-Caucus Call-In Show
Minneapolis Caucus Night 2025 is in the books and if anyone is qualified to draw premature conclusions, it's the Wedge LIVE news team. Taylor Dahlin and Jason…
Wedge LIVE!"Infiltrating" the DFL Senior Caucus - A Harrowing Personal Story
A conversation with three founders of a group called "Seniors for All." After becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the way they were being represented by…
Wedge LIVE!Paula Chesley, Ward 7 - Candidate for Minneapolis City Council (2025)
A conversation with Paula Chesley, who's running for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 7. https://www.paulaforward7.org/ You can participate in the Minneapolis…
Wedge LIVE!Mark Lanterman auditions for 4-part Netflix documentary
For years Mark Lanterman has been a go-to expert on tech-based crimes and scams, both on local news and in courtrooms. Now people are asking, was Minnesota's…
Wedge LIVE!Bill Lindeke Rescinds St Paul Trash Emergency
Bill Lindeke says there is no trash emergency in St Paul. Pay no attention to Mayor Carter's declaration of a state of emergency. We talk about disagreement…
Wedge LIVE!Lydia Millard, Ward 10 - Candidate for Minneapolis City Council (2025)
A conversation with Lydia Millard, who's running for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 10. https://lydiamillardward10.com/ You can participate in the…
Wedge LIVE!Aisha Chughtai, Ward 10 - Running for reelection to the Minneapolis City Council (2025)
A conversation with Aisha Chughtai, Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council, who's running for reelection in Ward 10. https://www.aishaforward10.com/…
Wedge LIVE!Soren Stevenson, Ward 8 - Candidate for Minneapolis City Council (2025)
A conversation with Soren Stevenson, who's running for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 8. https://sorenstevenson.org/ You can participate in the Minneapolis…
Wedge LIVE!Josh Bassais, Ward 8 - Candidate for Minneapolis City Council (2025)
A conversation with Josh Bassais, who's running for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 8. https://www.joshbforward8.org/ You can participate in the Minneapolis…
Wedge LIVE!Elliott Payne: Middle Man on the City Council
Elliott Payne reflects on his first two years as President of the Minneapolis City Council. We talk about the stakes of this year's city election; the recent…
Wedge LIVE!Caucus for Transit: A Harrowing Personal Story with Amity Foster
Amity Foster is here to talk about her effort to organize transit fans to show up on 4/8/2025 for the Minneapolis DFL caucuses and become delegates to DFL ward…
Wedge LIVE!Mary Moriarty reflects on first two years as Hennepin County's top prosecutor
Mary Moriarty joins John for a conversation reflecting on her first two years as Hennepin County Attorney. We talk about navigating politics as an elected…
Wedge LIVE!Caucus Season 2025: Minneapolis Election Update with Josh Martin
Caucus season is almost upon us. It's your chance to become a superlobbyist and wield influence with local candidates on behalf of the issues you care about…
Wedge LIVE!Strong Mayor, Before & After with Jeremiah Ellison
The Minneapolis government restructuring of 2021 was sold as a solution to our city's biggest problems. The Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce (yes, that's right…
Wedge LIVE!Harrowing North Loop Experience
My conversation with a man who attended the 2025 North Loop Neighborhood Association annual meeting. This episode may contain the sounds of opening a swag bag…
Wedge LIVE!Why would we legalize sports betting apps in Minnesota?
My conversation with Sen. John Marty (Roseville) about an effort in the state legislature to legalize sports gambling apps: the recent failure to pass the bill…
Wedge LIVE!Ethrophic Burnett, Ward 5 - Candidate for Minneapolis City Council (2025)
My conversation with Ethrophic Burnett, who's running for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 5 on the Northside. Ethrophic's campaign site…
Wedge LIVE!Deborah no longer shops at Target
Harrowing Personal Story: Up until last week, Deborah was the author of a popular local substack called "Deborah Copperud Shops at Target." Then her whole…
Wedge LIVE!Emily Koski is running for mayor of Minneapolis
After four years representing Ward 11 on the Minneapolis City Council, Emily Koski is running for mayor. Why has this formerly Frey-endorsed council member…