New Libs on the Block
A podcast about politics and people. Hosted by three sitting lawmakers, New Libs on the Block discusses the nuts and bolts of the policy, organizing, and will needed to create a better world.
Hosted by Minnesota State Representatives Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.
Podcasting since 2024 • 17 episodes
New Libs on the Block
Latest Episodes
Celebrating Women in the MN Legislature
Brion and Kristi celebrate women serving in the Minnesota Legislature and how important it is to have diverse public servants making decisions in the capitol.
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51:35
"I'm Just A (MN) Bill"
After discussing the special election victory for the DFL, the New Libs discuss how a bill becomes a law in the Minnesota Legislature.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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43:40
The End of the Republican "Majority"
Kristi, Brion, and Andy talk about the final days of the Republican Majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives, including many, many harmful bills being brought to the house floor. They also revisit the question everyone is asking, "Wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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55:38
Bad Bills, Good Bills
On this week's episode the New Libs talk about the political theater going on in the Minnesota House while Republicans are in control and then offer some examples of better bills that could be getting passed instead. We also play a game around ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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58:36
The MN GOP Agenda: Corruption, Grievance, Cruelty
While the New Libs await the Special Election, they talk about what Republicans in power looks like in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Unfortunately, that agenda is defined by three things: corruption, grievance, and cruelty.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:33