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American Experiment Podcast

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4.9
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57 reviews
This podcast has
152 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2023/08/07
Latest episode
2026/11/03
Average duration
47 min.
Release period
8 days

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Why are so many Minnesota high school graduates unable to read or do math at grade level? Does Tim Walz actually think he's going to be the next president of the United States? And why does he keep swearing so much?  These are the kinds of hard-hitting questions we get into every week on the American Experiment Podcast, where we unpack the week's biggest stories, interview Minnesota's movers and shakers, and "stop the tape" on clips of our state's most ridiculous elected officials.  New episodes drop every Tuesday afternoon and are available on every major podcasting platform.

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Episode 151 - Walz's FINAL Hurrah: The "Truth" Council
2026/11/03
Send us Fan Mail Governor Walz's one last hurrah as a lame duck is a sham "truth" council... Check out the American Experiment Podcast Kathryn Johnson and Bill Walsh are back for an Election Day special! First, the two introduce this year's GOLDEN TURKEY nominees! These 4 projects have the distinct honor of competing for the title of the silliest, stupidest use of YOUR tax dollars. Next, a man ICE had in custody is BACK in police handcuffs for horrific crimes.  Finally, Governor Walz's "truth council" released a new report we can't wait to break down.  Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 150 - RADICAL Hasan Piker Joins Ilhan Omar in MN
2026/10/27
Send us Fan Mail Radical Hasan Piker joins Ilhan Omar and Omar Fateh in Minneapolis… Check out the American Experiment Podcast Kathryn Johnson and John Phelan sit down to STOP THE TAPE on controversial and radical streamer Hasan Piker coming to Minnesota. Piker infamously said “America deserved 9/11,” so why did Ilhan Omar and Omar Fateh join him on stage Monday evening? Then, the two breakdown Klobuchar and Demuth’s affordability plans. Are they viable? Do they even get to the heart of the issue? And most importantly, will they help Minnesotans?  Finally, Kathryn and John discuss the latest news out of France. What causes these protests/riots in the first place and why are they growing? We break it all down. Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 149 - Fact Checking the Governor Candidates!
2026/10/20
Send us Fan Mail We STOP THE TAPE on the latest Minnesota gubernatorial debate... Check out the American Experiment Podcast Kathryn Johnson and Bill Walsh sit down to STOP THE TAPE on the latest Minnesota debate, including a candidate wanting credit for cleaning up a mess she created. Then, the two breakdown the early voting numbers here in Minnesota, and what they could tell us about the final results... Finally, Kathryn and Bill debunk the StarTribune's claim that Operation Metro Surge cost Minnesota 32,000 jobs (spoiler: it's not true...) Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 148 - "No one is above the law" - Ilhan Omar
2026/10/13
Send us Fan Mail "No one is above the law" said Rep. Ilhan Omar... Check out the American Experiment Podcast Kathryn Johnson and Bill Walsh sit down to discuss another week of craziness in Minnesota. First, they expose the radical left-wing professional protesters intruding on and disrupting Republican events across the state. Then, in shocking news, the Eden Prairie homecoming shooter, who shot and injured two people, is already out on bail. They break down how a broken system could allow this to happen. Finally, they wish everyone a HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY...except Peggy Flanagan. On the back half, Bill Glahn joins to discuss the breaking news that Ilhan Omar’s residence has been raided by the Feds. Bill breaks down everything it could mean for the Congresswoman’s future.. Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 147 - SOMALI Gang Violence HITS Minnesota Suburbs
2026/10/06
Send us Fan Mail Somali gang violence is spreading out to Minneapolis suburbs... Check out the American Experiment Podcast 👉 American Experiment Podcast First, we STOP THE TAPE on Secretary Steve Simon recently telling us how secure Minnesota's elections are...in other news 10 non-citizens are arrested in Minnesota for voting in 3 separate elections...  Then, PUC wants to know… why are electricity rates so high in Minnesota?? We think the answer is obvious, even if it's one they don't want to hear.  On the back half, Bill Glahn joins us to talk about the Edina City Hall “community conversation’ on “gun violence.” The meeting was held in the wake of recent Somali gang activity occurring in Edina and in the neighboring city of Eden Prairie.  Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 146 - Ellison Tries to HIDE From Fraud FAILURES
2026/09/29
Send us Fan Mail We Stop the Tape on Keith Ellison trying to hide from the fraud epidemic in Minnesota Check out the American Experiment Podcast 👉 American Experiment Podcast First, we STOP THE TAPE on Keith Ellison’s revisionist history of the fraud epidemic here in Minnesota. Hear what he has to say when the Star Tribune asks him how much blame Democrats in office should take for the scandal.  Then, Minnesota universities receive an “F” for free speech, but that isn’t the only statistic that should concern you about U of M students.  Finally, your property taxes are headed for another increase. We’ll explain why this time, the increase is a direct result of the 2023 legislative session going off the cliff.  On the back half of the show, Representative Spencer Igo joins us to talk about the upcoming school funding constitutional amendment on Minnesota’s ballot this fall. Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 145 - Minneapolis Schools: Declining Enrollment, Rising Costs
2026/09/22
Send us Fan Mail Minneapolis schools are broke, but still bowing to the teachers' union Check out the American Experiment Podcast 👉 American Experiment Podcast This week, Minneapolis Public Schools face a $40 million deficit right as a contentious school board election looms.  Then, we STOP THE TAPE! Another mainstream media attempt to sweep Minnesota's fraud epidemic under the rug, as TPT's Mary Lahammer tries to downplay the $9 billion fraud number.  Finally, the $3.6 billion Blue Line extension hits another budget shortfall, this time over $224 MILLION, and the Star Tribune thinks you, the taxpayer, should keep footing the bill. Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 144 – $1 Million FRAUD Earmark
2026/09/15
Send us Fan Mail STOP THE TAPE on Klobuchar’s $1 million earmark… Check out the American Experiment Podcast 👉 American Experiment Podcast This week we STOP THE TAPE on Klobuchar’s $1 million earmark, see why children’s hospitals around the country are backtracking on their sex-change programs, and expose Minnesota’s “free” school meal program for already being 46% over-budget. Later, we hear from Darren Nelson about the attempt to ban natural gas use in Minnesota (and how you can make your voice heard).  Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 143 - Remembering 9/11 - 25 Years Later with John Ondrasik
2026/09/08
Send us Fan Mail Has America forgotten the lessons of September 11, 2001? Check out the American Experiment Podcast 👉 American Experiment Podcast In this very special episode of the American Experiment Podcast, President John Hinderaker speaks with Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik to discuss the 25-year anniversary of September 11.  Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 142 - "GHOST STUDENTS": The NEWEST Fraud Haunting Minnesota
2026/09/01
Send us Fan Mail The NEWEST fraud that has been haunting Minnesota just got exposed... Check out the American Experiment Podcast 👉 American Experiment Podcast “Ghost students” are Minnesota’s newest fraud problem, legacy media failed to debunk the infamous $9 billion fraud estimate, and the budget fiascos in Minneapolis and St. Paul continue to spiral. Later, we hear from Public Safety Policy Fellow David Zimmer about why Minnesota should up its use of involuntary civil commitments.  Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 141 - Another Minnesota Program RIDDLED with FRAUD
2026/08/25
Send us Fan Mail Yet another Minnesota program is riddled with FRAUD... Check out the American Experiment Podcast With Kathryn and Grace out of the office this week on special assignment, we jump right into their interview with Callie Proctor, who discusses her experiences with Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program and how it is riddled with fraud. Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 140 - MN State Fair: A Somali GANG Battleground?!
2026/08/18
Send us Fan Mail Judges try keeping the State Fair from turning into a Somali gang battleground… Check out the American Experiment Podcast   A Liberian government official has been using group homes to make millions off taxpayers, a viral video exposing election vulnerabilities has once again made Minnesota a national embarrassment, and law enforcement leaders are trying to use a rare law to prevent gang violence at the state fair. Later, John Hinderaker talks with Byron York ahead of his trip to Minnesota for our 2026 Fall Briefing next month.  QOTW: Are you a state fair lover or hater?? Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 139 - Klobuchar's SOFT-on-FRAUD Record, EXPOSED
2026/08/11
Send us Fan Mail Sen. Klobuchar's record: SEE no fraud, HEAR no fraud, SAY no fraud... Check out the American Experiment Podcast! This week we’re investigating Senator Klobuchar’s questionable track record on fraud, wondering why Minnesota taxpayers just paid for a convicted murderer’s sex change operation, and revealing our state’s unbelievably high ranking on welfare spending. On the back half, we sit down with economist John Phelan to hear about his 41-step affordability agenda for Minnesota. QOTW: Do you think Minnesotans should have to pay for a convicted criminal's sex change surgery?! Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast  Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
The Left's War on WOMEN'S Sports Comes to Minneapolis | Episode 138
2026/08/04
Send us Fan Mail Target Center turns into common sense battleground where Sophie Cunningham gets BOOED for speaking truth Check out the American Experiment Podcast! 11 Minnesota schools have ZERO students doing math at grade level, 80% of convicted fraudsters may end up with no felonies on their record, and Sen. Klobuchar’s new healthcare plan omits some key details. Plus, hear from Michele Tafoya about the rally for women’s-only sports at the WBNA game in Minneapolis over the weekend.  QOTW: Have you ever been to a WNBA game? And should biological MEN be allowed to play in WOMEN'S sports?? Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast  Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Episode 137 - Taxpayer-Funded Trans Dolls for Minnesota KIDS?!
2026/07/28
Send us Fan Mail The latest instance of the nation talking about absurd news in Minnesota... Check out the American Experiment Podcast! Join us as we break down the viral national story on Minnesota’s transgender dolls for kids, tell you about how the Trump administration is delivering on its immigration promises, and get to the root of why Minnesota has had average population growth but below-average job growth for years. On the back half, Jon Justice joins us to give you a special preview of his newly re-launched daily live show. QOTW: What would you do if your child came home from school with one of these trans-dolls? Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast. We’ll see you next Tuesday afternoon! Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts including: Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Check out our NEW legal podcast: The rationally Based Podcast  Follow The American Experiment on: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

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4.9 out of 5
57 reviews
★★★★★
Ang2356 2026/02/25
Great info while keeping it lighthearted
So thankful for this resource to keep up with what’s going on in this legislative session and beyond. It’s hard sifting through all the noise but this...
★★★★★
Maybellanne 2026/02/16
And there’s Latin!
Love the fiesty yet informative legal analysis and commentary! Keep up the Latin lessons too, please. All very interesting!
★★★★☆
EddieMuppet 2026/01/28
A+ Content & Format, C- Audio
Get these ladies some better mics.
★★★★★
A Pair of Choppers 2025/12/23
Thank you for the TRUTH
Reporting the facts that will never be discussed by our media (Star Tribune, MPR, local TV) until they have to! There’s a battle for the truth and I ...
★★★★☆
Mike_S7 2025/06/11
Great Podcast, Horrible sound
Please figure out how to adjust the input levels so the ladies do not overwhelm the microphone. It actually hurts to listen to them at times when the ...
★★★★☆
USRambler 2023/10/16
Great content but …
Great content but the audio quality is subpar.
★★★★★
plain kansas 2023/09/12
Outstanding Podcasts
John you and your colleagues are really making this Midwesterner proud. Every show you have relevant, thoughtful data driven analysis and guests that ...
★★★★★
Patar91 2023/08/25
Good Fellows
It’s great hearing from all the policy fellows. I’m curious where the show will go after a once through with everyone, but I’m sure they have it all w...
★★★★★
Podcast Critic 2023/08/12
Great Podcast!
The host is especially terrific.
★★★★★
JCJ12346 2023/08/12
Awesome
So glad to finally see a podcast from these guys! Great analysis by a much needed voice in MN.
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