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City Cast Twin Cities

Join Sean McPherson and the City Cast Twin Cities team every weekday morning as we bring you the day"s conversations about life in the Twin Cities. With our cast of journalists, activists, experts and residents, we celebrate our wins with beaming pride, critique our shortcomings with the attention of a seed art judge and mutter “that’s interesting” for anything in between. Alongside our daily newsletter, we put the spotlight on the news and culture of the Twin Cities from every perspective we can

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46:13

The Must-Buy Gift From Every City Cast City...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/26

Join City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, and Seattle for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that’ll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their

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38:47

Thanksgiving Meal Deals, and How To Set Boundaries at...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/25

For many people, Thanksgiving is a time to relax and enjoy time with folks you love. But for many others, it can cause financial stress, anxiety over hosting, and fear that your relatives are going to say something that makes you feel unwelcome. Today on City Cast Twin Cities, Host Sean McPherson is joined by Dr. Katie Loth of the University of Minnesota Medical School and Contributor Tane Danger to talk about how to have constructive dialogue with your family and create an inclusive environment at

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34:40

Mary Lucia Is Harder to Relate To (And We Love It)

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/24

Host Sean McPherson is definitely taking breaks during the Turkey Trot on Thursday, and that’s totally fine. Contributor PaviElle French tells us other ways you can pre and post-game your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, another radio legend, Mary Lucia, sits down with Sean to talk about her new memoir, “What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To.” After living through a traumatic stalking experience, she created new holiday traditions, designed her book cover, and leaned on herself

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34:23

Would You Take a Robotaxi? Plus, a 'Spicy Medical...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/21

Waymo started testing its autonomous cars on the streets of Minneapolis yesterday, and could be offering autonomous taxi services in 2026. Would you ride in one? Host Sean McPherson is joined by Contributor Hans Buetow and Producer Tiffany Bui to unpack Waymo's Minneapolis rollout. The team also gets into recent drama between the University of Minnesota Physicians and the Board of Regents, this week's Twin Cities Wins, and some listener submissions to the mailbag.Learn more about the stories and

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32:15

ICE’s New Strategy, Raid in St. Paul, and Give To The...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/20

Federal raids in Minnesota are causing chaos and confusion in the streets. Protestors confronted federal agents at a St. Paul manufacturing plant on Tuesday, and we still don’t know who was detained. Amy Lange and Madeline Lohman from The Advocates for Human Rights help us digest this news. Plus, they explain why judges are dismissing immigrants’ cases, only to be captured by ICE agents waiting right outside the door. It’s Give To The Max Day, and there are hundreds of great orgs who need your

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30:01

'No Contract, No Food' at MSP, Preparing For Winter,...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/19

Unionized food service workers at MSP have been in negotiations with their employer for over 11 months since their contract expired last December. With the busiest travel time of the year coming up next week, the UNITE HERE Local 17 union set a deadline of Monday for their employer HMSHost to meet their demands, or else they will go on strike. Host Sean McPherson is joined by MPR Newsroom Coordinator and Mr. Twin Cities Leather 2026 Denzel Belin, as well as local podcast producer Julie Censullo to

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29:40

Top 5 Movie Theaters, Cocktails in a Funeral Home,...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/18

It’s peak movie season, so City Cast decides the best theaters in the Twin Cities. Criteria include popcorn and comfy seats, bonus points for a good urinal. Plus, a group of neighbors dreamed of an urban farm in East Phillips. But they’re $5.7 million short – what happens next? And journalist Amy Nelson joins the show and tells us where techies should visit when they come to the Twin Cities. Read more about what we talked about on the show: Environmental advocates face final deadline to buy

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37:54

We Watched Minneapolis Doomsday Documentaries so You...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/17

We've had multiple documentaries come out regarding the challenges Minneapolis faces and what the path forward should look like for our cities. Coming out of this month's elections where Twin Cities residents voted for new leaders and what the path forward should look like, we thought it was a good time to take a look at the documentaries "A Precarious State," "The Fall of Minneapolis," and "Paradox: Echoes of Reform & the Minneapolis Police" to see what they have to say about our cities and what

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33:39

Oh No, My Weed Drinks! Plus, Assault Weapons Ban and...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/14

The federal government is reopened, but in exchange, the weed drink industry might go under. Drew Hurst, CEO of Bauhaus Brew Labs, says re-criminalizing the hemp-derived THC is an existential threat to breweries like his. Plus, St. Paul is banning assault-style weapons even though Minnesota law won’t let them. Contributor Winter Keefer breaks that down for us. Finally, Roseanne Pereira of Heavy Table is absolutely smitten with Uptown cafe Moona Moono. Find out why.Read more about the stories

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31:55

Good News for 2025 Babies and MN’s ‘Golden Age’ of Film

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/13

Minnesota's new state-sponsored parental leave program goes into effect on Jan 1, 2026, and some parents who already took parental leave for their 2025 babies will have the opportunity to take another round of leave in 2026. Host Sean McPherson is joined by Minnesota Reformer Reporter Michelle Griffith and Racket Co-Founder Em Cassel to break down everything you need to know about parental leave in Minnesota, as well as to chat about Minnesota's 'Golden Era' of film in the 90s, and whether or not we

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30:34

Beefing with Big Meat, Shutdown Shutting Down, and...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/12

The longest federal government shutdown might be coming to an end. Between SNAP benefits and Thanksgiving travel, we talk about what that might mean for Minnesota. Plus, John O’Sullivan of One Minute Tours tells us about what Big Beef doesn’t want you to know. Finally, contributor and MPR Newsroom Coordinator Denzel Belin reviews “Primary Trust” at Guthrie Theater. Find out why it got a rare Denzel standing ovation. Read more about the stories we talked about: The shutdown could end this

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33:06

Teacher Strike Averted, Your House Might Be Racist,...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/11

Minneapolis Public School teachers were set to go on strike starting today, but the Minneapolis Federation of Educators Union managed to reach a tentative agreement with Minneapolis Public Schools over the weekend. Host Sean McPherson is joined by Contributor Hans Buetow and Executive Producer Anna Weggel to break down what we know about the tentative agreement and whether or not Minneapolis educators are likely to end up in the same spot again when the new contract expires. The team also talks

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28:56

Sorry Twin Cities, You’re Being Tracked Everywhere...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/10

According to crowdsourced data on the website Deflock.me, there are over 300 Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the metro area. Most of these are made by a company called Flock Safety, and they allow law enforcement to use photos of license plates to track drivers every time they pass by one of these cameras. The legality of ALPRs continues to be fought over in our courts, so we talked to ACLU Minnesota Attorney Alicia Granse about what these cameras are doing in our cities and how

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31:04

“Purple Rain” Review, Chi Chi’s 2.0 and Twin Cities Wins

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/07

The Twin Cities team watched the “Purple Rain” musical, and the takes may be sacrilegious, but we promise they’re from the bottom of our sequined hearts. Plus, James Norton of ⁠⁠Heavy Table⁠⁠ joins Sean McPherson and contributor Denzel Belin to talk about the return of Chi Chi’s. Is it as good as you remember? Or were you just seven? We also celebrate some good news in the cities. Read more about the stories discussed in today's episode: Stay updated with the American Indian Center

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41:00

Election Results, Doctor Strike and Where To Trip in...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/05

Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey won a third term in Minneapolis, and State Representative Kaohly Her unseated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter in St. Paul. Host Sean McPherson is joined by contributor Tane Danger and producer Tiffany Bui to break down the election results, talk about the doctors' strike that happened today, and share tips from the internet on where to trip acid in the Twin Cities.Read more about the stories discussed in today's episode: Live Election Results: Key Elections in

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34:22

Voting Vibes, Veto-Loving Frey and Big Milk

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/05

Shout out to everyone counting votes! We’ll have another episode out later today about results. In the meantime, John O’Sullivan (One Minute Tours) joins contributor Winter Keefer and host Sean McPherson to suss out the vibes of this election. Winter also tells us about the veto-rama at Minneapolis City Hall. Mayor Jacob Frey has used his veto power more than any of his recent predecessors, and council members have hit right back. Can anyone agree? Finally, our grocery store milk is probably coming

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29:19

How To Vote, Where To Donate Food, and Drones...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/04

If you haven't done so yet, go out and vote! Today's election is set to be one of the most impactful in a decade for the Twin Cities. Minneapolis's mayor and all 13 city council seats are on the ballot, and St. Paul's is voting for mayor and two ballot measures. Host Sean McPherson is joined by Contributor Winter Keefer and Creative Producer Adam Sage to go over how you can make sure your voice is heard. They also talk about Twin Cities food shelves you can support, as SNAP recipients may not be

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39:32

Your Last Minute Election Guide, and More Reasons To...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/11/03

Tomorrow, St. Paul and Minneapolis residents will vote for new mayors. Like their cities, each race has its own quirks and styles. Contributors Tane Danger and Winter Keefer join the show to break down what’s on Twin Citizens’ ballots and look at some of the more contentious races. Plus, producer Tiffany Bui tells Sean McPherson what’s worth leaving the comfort of your warm homes for this week. Check out the awesome events we talked about in this episode: Monday: Equitable Dinners hosted by

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26:19

Wave of Layoffs, Where To Trick-or-Treat, and Saying...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/10/31

It's more than just Target – several major employers have recently announced layoffs in the Twin Cities. Host Sean McPherson is joined by improviser extraordinaire Tane Danger and Trivia Mafia Co-Founder Chuck Terhark to talk about what this means for our cities. The team also gets into Chuck's experience organizing the infamous Zombie Pub Crawl in Minneapolis, where to go Trick-Or-Treating tonight, and the legacy of Jack Jackman, the longtime Co-Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, who

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33:58

We Need More Homes, Restaurants Inside Restaurants,...

City Cast Twin Cities ·

2025/10/30

How would you feel if you went inside a restaurant, only to find ANOTHER one nestled inside? Em Cassel, co-owner and editor of Racket, did exactly that at French Hen and found great pizza. Em also tells Sean McPherson and producer Tiffany Bui why “just finding a house” isn’t a silver bullet to the homelessness crisis. Plus, we’re side-eyeing a Rattiest City ranking, which puts Minneapolis at number nine. Em also tells Sean McPherson and producer Tiffany Bui why “just finding a house” isn’t a

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