Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Debbie Matthews, Chair of the Conservative Republicans of Maury County, discusses her views on politics, the election, and the conservative movement. She emphasizes the need for Americans to be vigilant and ensure fair and free elections. Matthews also talks about her podcast, the Debbie Matthews Show, an…

John Hinderaker and David Zimmer sit down to discuss what is on everyone's mind: the Trump assassination attempt. David, who served 33 years in local law enforcement with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, has worked on 3 different Presidential inaugurations. They break down what it takes to protect the President, and what could've gone wrong on…

Bill and John sit down and discuss an overview of the 2024 Summer Tour, False Promises: How "progressive" policies betray Minnesota's youth. Coming to a town near you this July, check out americanexperiment.org/events to sign up for a tour stop!By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show In this podcast episode featuring Amanda Schmeck, listeners delve into the tumultuous events that unfolded after her husband, Jared, had a controversial phone call with Joe Biden in 2021. Amanda, a dedicated stay-at-home mom of four who took on homeschooling amid COVID-19 restrictions, recounts how their …

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Casey Cusick shares his experience attending the January 6 rally in Washington, D.C. and the subsequent legal battles and time spent in federal prison. He discusses his motivation for attending the rally and his belief in the need for prison reform. Casey describes the events of January 6th and emphasizes…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Brandon Fellows shares his experiences as a January 6th defendant and his time in prison. He discusses his reasons for attending the January 6th rally, the conditions he faced while incarcerated, and the broken prison system. He also talks about his legal defense, representing himself in court, and receiv…

Bill Walsh and economist Martha Njolomole sit down to discuss the future of Family Child Care in Minnesota with Cyndi Cunningham and how new regulations affect families and children across the state.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Steve Baker, a journalist, discusses his career path and how he ended up covering the events of January 6th at the Capitol. He shares his journey from being a musician to becoming a writer and investigative journalist. Steve talks about the impact of COVID on his life and how it led him to focus on politi…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Seth Campbell, a registered Democrat with conservative views, shares his political journey and the importance of individuality in politics. He emphasizes the need to prioritize policy over party and to question and research issues before making decisions. Seth also discusses the lack of due process in the…

Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn sit down to discuss Glahn's latest article at americanexperiment.org, the Scandal Tracker 2024. Featuring a spreadsheet tallying up the loss of money because of fraud in the state.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Desiree Rowland shares her perspective on the journey of her fiancé, Barry Ramey, a January 6th defendant, through the injustice system. She discusses the conditions Barry faced during his arrest and incarceration, including aggressive treatment by law enforcement, lack of medical care, and mistreatment i…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Luke Coffee, a January 6th defendant, shares his personal journey and motivations for being at the Capitol on that day. He discusses his background in the film and media industry and his realization of the propaganda and manipulation in advertising. Luke talks about his spiritual experience and the callin…

In one of the most consequential wins of the year, Chris Madel successfully defended Trooper Ryan Londregan. Fellow, David Zimmer sits down with the renowned attorney to discuss everything in the case. From who Trooper Londregan is as a person to the aftermath of Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty dropping the charges, and everything in between…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Gabriel Garcia, a retired U.S. Army captain, shares his experiences serving in the military and the challenges he has faced after attending the Trump rally on January 6th, 2021. He discusses the impact of his military career on his life and his concerns about the current state of the military. Gabriel als…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Lisa Silva shares her journey from serving in the Air Force to advocating for falsely accused and wrongfully convicted service members. She discusses the challenges, emotional toll, and the need for justice within the military justice system. Her organization, Save Our Heroes, aims to provide support and …

American Experiment's David Zimmer sits down with renowned attorney Imran Ali for a fascinating conversation.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Christin Slough shares her remarkable journey of resilience and redemption after her husband and three other men were wrongfully convicted. The conversation delves into the events that led to the wrongful conviction, the impact on their lives, and the process of rebuilding after the ordeal. Christin Sloug…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show James Staake, owner of Your American Flag Store, shares his experience of being targeted by big tech censorship. He explains how PayPal froze his funds and Facebook and Shopify restricted his business, specifically targeting flags related to Trump, the military, first responders, and Christianity. James b…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show David Sumrall, founder of StopHate.com, discusses his journey and motivation behind starting the organization. He emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding in combating hate and prejudice. Sumrall also talks about his work in activism and media production, highlighting the role of story…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Todd Gerhardt, co-founder of Make Honey Great Again, shares his journey and the mission of his company. They produce a bottle of honey featuring Donald Trump and donate the majority of their profits to various charities. Todd discusses the importance of supporting America First programs and the need for e…

Bill Glahn and Bill Walsh provide a first look at what happened in St. Paul during the latest legislative session. Did Democrats take advantage of their slim majorities to pass more destructive legislation? Did they really let a Senator charged with burglary vote on the final package? What was in the massive 2,800-page omnibus bill passed at the la…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Mark and Jalise Middleton, founders of American Patriot Relief, share their insights and perspectives on the events of January 6th. They discuss their decision to travel from Texas to Washington, DC, the atmosphere of the day, and the subsequent arrest and trial they faced. The conversation highlights the…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Joni Bryan, founder of the 917 Society, shares her journey of starting an organization to promote constitutional education. Inspired by a question from a civil rights activist, Joni realized the lack of knowledge about the Constitution and decided to make a change. She focuses on engaging eighth graders, …

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show Joeylynn Mesaros shares her story of being sued by the Biden White House officials and Democrats under the Ku Klux Klan law of 1871. She and her husband were driving next to the Biden bus during its campaign in 2020 with Trump flags on their truck. The media spread lies about their actions, portraying the…

Send your thoughts to The Sarah McAbee Show In this conversation, Sarah McAbee interviews Nick Searcy, an actor and filmmaker, about his experiences and perspectives on various topics, including his career in Hollywood, the events of January 6th, and his new autobiography. They discuss the media's portrayal of the January 6th events and the ongoing…

American Experiment's John Phelan and Bill Walsh sit down with Senator Zach Duckworth to discuss the possibility of Uber and Lyft leaving the Twin Cities Metro Area - and what can be done to fix it. FOLLOW THE PODCAST: Website: https://www.americanexperiment.org/podcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pmS1e3R0Agwc4f9N5wp3P?si=d9c00d7a37404…

John Hinderaker sits down with Rep. Harry Niska to discuss the future of religious liberty in the State of Minnesota after religious protections were removed from the Human Rights Act last session.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

The expansion in Minnesota’s welfare spending has often exceeded growth in spending for other programs, gradually increasing welfare’s proportion of the budget. HHS spending as a share of general funds grew 23 percent between 2000 and 2019, surpassing all other major state spending categories. “If left unaddressed, Minnesota’s welfare system is a f…

Bill Walsh and Catrin Wigfall discuss examples of the Circle of Education Funding taking place before our eyes in Rochester, St. Paul, and Minneapolis to answer the question - why are school districts broke despite record education spending?By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Bill Glahn, American Experiment Policy Fellow, gives an update on the biggest Covid fraud case in the United States - one that he has been following since the beginning. This presentation originally appeared as a webinar.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Energy expert Isaac Orr sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss Governor Walz's plan to hike gas prices in Minnesota through the disastrous California Fuel Standard.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

John Hinderaker, President of Center of the American Experiment, interviews James Dickey of the Upper Midwest Law Center and Kendall Qualls of TakeCharge, both of whom were targeted by an arson attack along with American Experiment in January.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Catrin Wigfall, Education Policy Fellow at Center of the American Experiment, sits down with TakeCharge President Kendall Qualls and Executive Director Sheila Qualls to talk about TakeCharge's work to advance school choice and how it would help educational outcomes in underserved communities.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Public Safety Policy Fellow and former 30-year law enforcement vet David Zimmer sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss the felony murder charges levied against the MN State Trooper who shot Ricky Cobb during a traffic stop last summer.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Education Policy Expert Catrin Wigfall and John Hinderaker sit down with Amy Marotz, Director of Awakening Spirit Homeschool Collaborative in Stillwater, MN to discuss the future of education and school choice in Minnesota.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

American Experiment Policy Fellow David Zimmer sits down with Representative Walter Hudson to discuss the future of public safety in Minnesota during the 2024 legislative session and beyond.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

John Hinderaker sits down with Cristine Trooien, Executive Director of the Minnesota Parents Alliance, and Catrin Wigfall, American Experiment Education Policy Fellow, to discuss the shift towards parental rights in education. About Minnesota Parents Alliance: MPA exists to ensure that every parent who wants to get involved in their child's educati…

David Zimmer and John Phelan, American Experiment's experts on public safety and the economy, discuss the flow of individual into and out of Minnesota, why people are moving, and the true state of crime in our state.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Peter Nelson, a nationally-recognized healthcare expert and senior policy fellow at Center of the American Experiment who specializes in price transparency, leads us into a deep dive into price transparency and describes how we can make healthcare cheaper without losing quality or imposing draconian mandates.…

Have you ever wondered what "fully funding" education means? Just how exactly does the Legislature fund education? What's a WADM? In this episode, Bill Walsh sits down with Catrin Wigfall to answer these questions and more. Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of how education is funded in Minnesota.…

Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn announce the winner of the 2023 Golden Turkey Award! Join them as they walk through each nominee and end with a deep dive into the DFL's new $730,000,000 State Office Building.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

American Experiment Economist John Phelan sits down with John Hinderaker to discuss his upcoming report "The X-Factor? Social Capital and Economic Well-Being: A Quantitative Analysis"By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

In this edition of the Friday Five, we discuss the meaning of Veterans Day, some new state flag submissions, and give a Golden Turkey Award update. Minnesota’s government wastes a LOT of money on silly things. Now it’s up to you to pick the best one at GoldenTurkeyMN.comBy John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Bill Walsh and Bill Glahn discuss this year's nominees for the Golden Turkey Award, an annual award given out by Center of the American Experiment to the most outrageous example of government waste. Minnesota’s government wastes a LOT of money on silly things. Now it’s up to you to pick the best one at GoldenTurkeyMN.com…

In another edition of the Friday Five, John Hinderaker, Kathryn Hinderaker, Bill Walsh, and Bill Glahn sit down to discuss the situation in Israel, pro-Hamas protests at the MN Capitol, Feeding our Future, the Golden Turkey awards, and more.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Award-winning journalist Matt Taibbi joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss his work on the Twitter Files and the future of free speech in America.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

Education Policy Fellow Catrin Wigfall joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss the Minnesota Department of Education's newly proposed social studies standards - and what you can do to make your voice heard.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

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Center of the American Experiment's Education Policy Fellow joins the American Experiment Podcast to discuss the sobering reality - new statewide test results show that the MAJORITY of students in Minnesota cannot read at grade level.By John Hinderaker & American Experiment Policy Fellows

John Hinderaker is joined by Douglas Carswell - President & CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. Previously a Member of the British Parliament, Douglas co-founded Vote Leave, the official campaign that won the Brexit referendum. He played a pivotal role in securing the Brexit vote in the first place, changing parties and calling a Speci…