Political Junkie with Ken Rudin on MPR News

Political Junkie with Ken Rudin on MPR News
Listen up, armchair analysts, couch critics, and spinning office chair spinmeisters: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie on MPR News is just the fix you need. Ken, a veteran political journalist, hung up his press pass to host this weekly breakdown of Beltway drama and global politics. He's here to take you on a wild ride through the winding corridors of power, all from the comfort of your daily commute. Whether you're a seasoned policy wonk or a newbie naïf, you'll find clever commentary and expert guests. Prepare to scratch your head at episodes like "Endless Election Exhaustion" where Ken and guests dare to slay the goliath of democratic fatigue. More than politics, it’s a masterclass in informed banter. Tune in, turn up, and take sides- but remember, no throwing tomatoes (or policies)!

Latest Political Junkie with Ken Rudin on MPR News Episodes

The Political Junkie: Has the Mueller report changed anything?

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:18:24 -0500
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The Political Junkie: President Trump, Bernie Sanders and the rise of Mayor Pete

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:25:44 -0500
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What does Kirstjen Nielsen's departure mean for U.S. immigration policy?

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 11:55:45 -0500
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The Political Junkie: Closing the southern border, subpoena for the Mueller report and Pete Buttigieg

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:44:37 -0500
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The Political Junkie: The Mueller report is done. Now what?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:45:08 -0500
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The Political Junkie: The palatability of Beto O'Rourke

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:38:46 -0500
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The Political Junkie: Who is running and who is not

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:51:02 -0500
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The Political Junkie: What came from the Cohen hearings?

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:12:22 -0600
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The Political Junkie: What could come from Cohen's testimony

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:15:15 -0600
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The Political Junkie: Are presidential candidates from the Midwest electable?

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:21:33 -0600
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The Political Junkie: The qualities of good leadership

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:57:24 -0600
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The Political Junkie: The developing landscape of the 2020 election

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:28:08 -0600
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Political Junkie: Talking political tribalism

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
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Political Junkie: Does the president set the moral tone for our country?

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
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The Political Junkie: Most consequential political stories of 2018

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
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The Political Junkie: Most consequential political stories of 2018

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
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Political Junkie: Threats of a government shutdown

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0600
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Political Junkie: How healthcare was utilized in the election

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600
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Political Junkie: Election Eve

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600
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Political Junkie

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie: How campaigns are using funding

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie: 'It seems to get worse and worse'

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie: 'There are so many things at stake' in the Kavanaugh hearings

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie: Kavanaugh vote likely on Thursday

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie: Primaries in Minnesota and beyond

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie on immigration policy and practice

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie on the Trump Putin relationship

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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Political Junkie talks Trump and NATO

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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The Political Junkie on the impact of Trump's 'zero tolerance' policy so far

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500
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