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.
Episodes
17 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
Talking Disability Rights with Rep. Kim Hicks (Pt. 1)
We have an incredible episode talking about disability rights with Rep. Kim Hicks. We start the discussion with Kim's story and how she became a disability advocate, followed by an in-depth discussion of federal disability policy being changed ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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59:12
Session Starts and Garbage Bills
Kristi, Andy, and Brion talk about the agreement that led to the (constitutional) start of Minnesota's legislative session and the first 25 (garbage) bills the Republicans filed.
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47:33
Trump Survival Guide 101
Kristi, Brion, and Andy give an update on people trying to recall them (yeah, for real), an update on the MN House, and how to survive in Trump's America
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:07:59
Supreme Court to the Rescue (kinda)
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of democrats in the quorum case: what does that mean and where do we go from here? Kristi, Brion, and Andy explain it all and also touch on Trump's new slew of Federal Orders.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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49:41
The First Day in Trump's America
On today's episode the New Libs discuss the first day of Donald Trump's 2nd term as president, including his Executive Orders that undermine our constitution, bodily autonomy, immigration, diversity, and so much more about what makes us free. W...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:21:02
The People vs. The Politicians
In this special edition of New Libs Podcast, Kristi, Andy, and Brion give an update on what is happening in the Minnesota House of Representatives, the Minnesota Supreme Court, and how all of this ends. We also mention the (potential) demise of...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:34
A Republican Coup in the MN House
On 14 January 2024 the Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives disregarded the will of the people of Minnesota and engaged in an unconstitutional Kangaroo Court of Representatives. We explain and discuss what is to come.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:01
What is happening in the Minnesota House of Representatives?
Kristi, Brion, and Andy discuss the weird historic situation in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and how democrats are defending the will of Minnesota voters.Recorded 7 January 2025.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:49
Season 2 Promo
A new season of New Libs on the Block starts this week, Wednesday January 8th!This season we are posting WEEKLY on Wednesdays. New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. Hosted by three sitting lawmakers,...
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Season 2
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1:08
Our ExTransvaganza Episode (2023)
[Republished from 2023]We are joined by one of our favorite colleagues, Rep. Leigh Finke, to talk with her about the constant battle for trans rights in our state and our country.
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1:28:18