
Healthcare twist, big traffic debate, Blues Fest preview
Season 2017 Episode 44 | 58m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Healthcare reform, congestion debate, “Hamilton” producer, Renee Austin live in studio
React to new Senate healthcare proposal, traffic policy debate, making a game out of congestion, the producer of “Hamilton” cast album, Adia Morris essay, Renee Austin live in studio, summertime political panel, the Index File section
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Healthcare twist, big traffic debate, Blues Fest preview
Season 2017 Episode 44 | 58m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
React to new Senate healthcare proposal, traffic policy debate, making a game out of congestion, the producer of “Hamilton” cast album, Adia Morris essay, Renee Austin live in studio, summertime political panel, the Index File section
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipAdia Morris Essay | Hostess With The Mostest
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 1m 34s | And another thing about being married. More dinner parties. (1m 34s)
A Debate About Highway Congestion and Transportation Policy
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 8m 43s | John Hinderaker and Peter McLaughlin debated the best way to move commuters. (8m 43s)
Healthcare Reform | U.S. Senate Tries Again
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 6m 9s | Jean Abraham follows health policy closely and gave us her take on the latest Senate bill. (6m 9s)
Index File | 1983 Metrodome Amenities + 1892 World Record
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 6m | Two history queries and a show-ending tune by Renee Austin. (6m)
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 3m 43s | Josh Pauly takes a SimCity approach to public policy. David Gillette finds out more. (3m 43s)
The Political Panel Talks Trump Jr. and Healthcare
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 10m 52s | DFLers Maureen Ramirez + Karla Bigham plus Republicans Annette Meeks + Jen DeJournett. (10m 52s)
Renee Austin Previews the Lowertown Blues & Funk Fest
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 6m 44s | Renee Austin and band gave us a taste of the free July 21-22 St. Paul festival. (6m 44s)
Sean Patrick Flahaven | From Minnesota to Broadway
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 5m 57s | Mary talked with a Minnesotan who was one of the producers of the Broadway hit “Hamilton.” (5m 57s)
The Wrap | Almanac Theme Song by Renee Austin
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Clip: S2017 Ep44 | 1m 18s | It's the time-honored tradition of having musical guests perform our show theme. (1m 18s)
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