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An open House seat is up for grabs in Minnesota's 2nd District

October 08, 2026

Minnesota has eight members of the U.S. House and those seats don’t change hands often — but this November, one of them will for sure. Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District has is no incumbent on the ballot. The seat has been held by U.S. Rep. Angie Craig for a little under eight years. The open seat means a new representative in a district covering the southern metro suburbs and down into farm country. The two candidates vying for the job have spent time in the Minnesota state Senate. MPR N...

Politics Friday: Keith Ellison, Ron Schutz appear in their first attorney general race debate

October 02, 2026

Two candidates vying to be Minnesota’s attorney general met Friday in their first debate.DFL incumbent Keith Ellison, who is after a third term, and Republican Ron Schutz, an attorney, went head-to-head over issues defining their intense and increasingly expensive race.Republicans last won a Minnesota attorney general’s race in 1966, although Ellison won by small margins in his past two elections.On this special edition of Politics Friday, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst moderated the Mi...

Politics Friday: How would having a woman as governor change the Capitol issue set?

September 24, 2026

We’re delving into the practical effects of Minnesota electing its first woman as governor and what issues might get new attention at the state Capitol.Barring something unforeseen, Minnesota will join the current list of 32 states that have elected a female chief executive. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with correspondent Dana Ferguson about the campaigns of Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar and Republican nominee Lisa Demuth. Both have personal experience with breast cancer and ...

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What is the email for Politics Friday?

The publicly listed email for Politics Friday: podcasts@americanpublicmedia.org.

How many listeners does Politics Friday have?

Podseeker estimates Politics Friday reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Politics Friday?

Politics Friday typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Minnesota elected officials, political candidates, party leaders, campaign strategists, polling and public-policy experts, former officeholders, and civic leaders with direct knowledge of state or regional issues. Common among recent guests: Holding statewide or federal elected office; Leading a state political party or prominent political strategy firm; Serving as a senior campaign, polling, or public-policy expert. Recent guests include Peter Leatherman, Todd Rapp, and Richard Carlbom.

How hard is it to get booked on Politics Friday?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Politics Friday cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Minnesota Politics, Elections, Public Policy, and Political Campaigns. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.