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Space Force development and with Col. Joseph Roth (8/10/22)
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Host Jon Olson discusses the development of the United States Space Force, the Guardians who serve within, and the Space Force Systems CommandBy Jon Olson
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Host Jon Olson and Colonel Joseph Roth of the US Space Force discuss the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
Mark Langer provides information about the Dakota County Fair.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell introduces new Community Development Director Jake Reilley and they discuss projects including the Kraewood development, Viking Terrace, housing, Archer House property, and more.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen reports on the August 8 City Council meeting. The Council approved a 12-month moratorium on regulation of TCH products derived from hemp, approved the proposed budget for NAFRS, and more.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Northfield School Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann reports on the August 8 School Board meeting. Topics include continuous improvement plans and the Capital Improvement Levy coming up for a vote in November.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
Lynne Pederson, Executive Director of FiftyNorth, will be retiring soon and reflects on her fifteen years at FiftyNorth.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
Host Pauline Jennings talks with local musician Doug Madow about his musical journey and what he is currently involved in.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
Liz Campbell sits down with Northfield grad Clara Lippert to talk about her upcoming track and field season at Colorado College. Evan Loe sits down with Gabe Heinritz and Kamden Kaiser to talk about the upcoming VFW state baseball tournament.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Mining in Northern Minnesota with Governor Arne Carlson and Chris Knopf (8/5/22)
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This week's hosts Jon Olson and Bruce Morlan discuss mining in Northern Minnesota and the Lake Superior watershed with former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson and the Executive Director of Friends of the Boundary Waters Chris Knopff.By Jon Olson and Bruce Morlan
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Public Policy This Week – Mining in Northern Minnesota with Governor Arne Carlson and Chris Knopf (8/5/22)
This week’s hosts Jon Olson and Bruce Morlan discuss mining in Northern Minnesota and the Lake Superior watershed with former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson and the Executive Director of Friends of the Boundary Waters Chris Knopf.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
Hillary Lamberty, Community Engagement Coordinator of the Northfield Community Action Center, discusses the Operation Backpack program. For more information and to register, visit communityactioncenter.org.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
Natalie Draper of the Northfield Public Library discusses upcoming library events and talks about the dedication of the new eagle sculpture located at Hwy 3 and Water Streets on August 19, 11:00 a.m.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
On the 130th anniversary of Lizzie Borden *possibly* killing her father and her step-mother, Rich and Danny offer up a show filled with songs about murder and killing and things. Also, Rich gets to tell his story about the time he made a scotch & soda for Vikki Lawrence.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
Craig Swenson, Assistant Director at FiftyNorth introduces new Program Coordinator Michelle Loken and they discuss events and activities at the center.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
Joe Amy of the Dennison Lions Club provides information about Dennison Days which are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 5-6. Visit dennisondays.org for the schedule.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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A conversation about human rights with Dr. Kathryn Sikkink (8/03/22)
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Host Jon Olson and Dr. Kathryn Sikkink from Harvard’s Kennedy School discuss human rights, refugees and asylum seekers.By Jon Olson
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Host Jon Olson and Dr. Kathryn Sikkink from Harvard’s Kennedy School discuss human rights, refugees and asylum seekers.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Joe Moravchik and Rich Larson talk about the new KYMN show ‘Public Policy This Week’ that airs each Friday at 10:00 a.m. The show is the brainchild of Jon Olson who hosts the weekly show ‘National Security This Week.’ PPTW will feature a variety of hosts, including Moravchik, Larson, Olson, Bruce Morlan and others on…
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Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig and Police Chief Mark Elliott discuss new law relating to THC and cannabinoids that went into effect July 1 and talk about the August 2 Night to Unite that included 48 neighborhood parties in Northfield.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Sam Temple of Northfield Public Broadcasting and summer intern Emma Conway discuss NPB projects and programs.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Township Governance with Glen Castore
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This week, hosts Rich Larson and Bruce Morlan talk with Glen Castore, a veteran member of the Bridgewater Township (Minnesota) Board of Supervisors, to discuss the responsibilities and challenges of township governance.By Public Policy This Week
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New Name, Image and Likeness Rules in the NCAA (7/22/22)
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This week’s hosts, Rich Larson and Joe Moravchik, are joined by attorney Eric Brever and UW Whitewater Basketball Coach Pat Miller to talk about the changes after a pair of Supreme Court rulings, that now allow amateur athletes to license their name, image and/or likeness for profit.By Public Policy This Week
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Gun Violence and Mass Shootings with Dr. James Densley
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On the debut edition of Public Policy This Week, hosts Jon Olson and Joe Moravchik discuss the issue of mass shootings with Dr. James Densley, a founder of the Violence Project organization and co-author of the book The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic.By Public Policy This Week
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A conversation with Nick Hayen of The Orientalist Express podcast (7/27/22)
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This week, host Jon Olson talks with Nick Hayen, who leads The Orientalist Express podcast. They discuss various American national security challenges and opportunities.By Jon Olson
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The state of international economics with Professor Anthony Becker (7/20/22)
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Host Jon Olson discusses a wide array of international topics with Professor Anthony Becker of St. Olaf College, including the continuing impact of Covid-19 on international supply chains, the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine on oil prices, and the decision by many countries to end food exports.By KYMN News
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Foreign affairs professionals and the importance of public diplomacy with Mark Ritchie of Global Minnesota (7/13/22)
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Host Jon Olson talks with Mark Ritchie, the president of Global Minnesota, about how organizations like his can open global markets and improve foreign relations across the globe.By KYMN News
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Russia's air campaign in Ukraine with retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General David Deptula (7/06/22)
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Host Jon Olson is joined this week by Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF (ret.) as they discuss lessons being learned from the air campaign in Ukraine.By KYMN News
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Russia's Strategy in the Ukraine with Dr. Ron Krebs (6/29/22)
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Host Jon Olson discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including the consequences should Russia use tactical nuclear weapons, with Dr. Ron Krebs of the University of Minnesota.By KYMN News
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Human Rights in China with Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Nury Turkel (6/22/22)
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This week, Jon Olson talks with U.S.-educated Uyghur-American lawyer, foreign policy expert, and noted human rights advocate Nury Turkel about Chinese human rights violations and related topics.By KYMN News
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European Integration and Disintegration (6/15/22)
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This week host Jon Olson talks with Ayana Dootalieva and Nick Cohen, editors of a new anthology, European Integration and Disintegration.By KYMN News
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Elections in Western Europe with Dr. Devashree Gupta (6/08/22)
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This week Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Devashree Gupta about the recent elections in Western Europe, and how the political climate around the Western World.By KYMN News
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Climate Change and National Security with Dr. Katey Walter and Janelle Sharp (5/25/22)
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Hot Jon Olson talks with Dr. Katey Walter Anthony and Janelle Sharp about the dangers of methane seepage and melting permafrost in the Arctic.By KYMN News
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Hybrid Warfare with Professors Sean Costigan and Michael Hennessy (3/10/22)
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Host Jon Olson discuses hybrid warfare and its role in the current war in Ukraine and other conflicts with Professors Sean Costigan and Michael HennessyBy KYMN News
This week Jon has two guests, Dr. Namrata Goswami an expert on space policy and Air Force Lt. Col Peter Garretson, who has worked with several research groups on space issues.By KYMN News
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Air Force Brigadier General E. John Teichert (5/11/22)
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Jon Olson’s guest this week is Air Force Brigadier General E. John Teichert, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs.By KYMN News
This week, host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Mark Deets from The American University in Cairo about the many recent coup d’etats in Africa.By KYMN News
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The Geostrategic Importance of Turkey with Ambassador Ross Wilson (4/27/22)
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Host Jon Olson talks with guest Ross Wilson who has previously served as the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to Afghanistan (2020-21) and as the Ambassador to Turkey (2005-08). Together they discuses the important of Turkey in global affairs.By KYMN News
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The strategic importance of the Mekong River with Brian Eyler and Alan Basist (4/20/22)
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This week, Jon Olson's guests are Brian Eyler and Alan Basist from the Stimson Center. They discuss the strategic importance of the Mekong River in southeast Asia.By KYMN News
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Nuclear Treaties & Arms Negotiations (4/13/2022)
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Host Jon Olson talks with retired State Department Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson about nuclear treaties, arms negotiations, and related topics.By KYMN News
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A Maritime Strategy to Deter China (4/6/2022)
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This week Jon's guest is Dr. Thomasm Mahnken who is thepresi dent and chief executive officer of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments and a senior research professor The Johns Hopkins University’s, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Together the two discuses Dr. Mahnken's plan for deterring China.…
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine with with Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.) (3/30/22)
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Host Jon Olson discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine with former commander of US Army European forces with guest Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.)By KYMN News
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Gangs & Organized Crime (3/23/2022)
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Dr. James Densley from Metropolitan State University and host Jon Olson discuss the role gangs play in transnational organized crime.By KYMN News
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Public Diplomacy with Margo Squire (March 3, 2022)
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Host Jon Olson talks with retired Foreign Service Officer Margo Squire about Public Diplomacy and its role in foreign affairs.By KYMN News
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The Drug Trade and National Security with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (2/23/22)
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Host Jon Olson discusses the impact of illicit drugs, international drug cartels, and career opportunities in the Drug Enforcement Administration with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek from the Minneapolis Office of the DEA.By KYMN News
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The Situation in Belarus with Mark Jorgensen (2/16/22)
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Host Jon Olson talks with Mark Jorgensen who worked previously with the CIA and State Department. Jorgensen's most recent assignment was to the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus. Together the two discuss about the economic and security situation in Belarus and its role in Eastern Europe.By KYMN News
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The intersection of economics and national security with Rana Foroohar (2/2/22)
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Host jon Olson talks about the intersection of economics and national security with author, columnist with the Financial Times, Rana Foroohar.By KYMN News
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Space Policy and the United States Space Force with Dr. David Burbach (Jan. 26th, 2022)
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Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. David Burbach from the US Naval War College about space policy, the US Space Force, and related topics.By KYMN News
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The last year of America's involvement in Afghanistan with Ambassador Ross Wilson (Jan. 19th, 2022)
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Host Jon Olson's guest is Ambassador Ross Wilson, who served as Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the final year of America’s involvement in that nation.By KYMN News
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China and The South China Sea with Dr. Raymond Kuo (Jan. 12th, 2022)
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Jon discusses the Chinese interests in the South China Sea with Dr. Raymond Kuo of the RAND Corporation.By KYMN News
