It was a busy week at WCCO Radio! From the Jennifer Carnahan story to Dr. Osterholm on the Delta variant and the fair to ourselves pulling out of broadcasting at the Minnesota State Fair. Here are some of our favorite segments of the week.
WCCO Radio pulls broadcasts from the Minnesota State Fair
WCCO's Brand Manager Brad Lane tells us why the station will not broadcast from the State Fair.
Jennifer Carnahan with Paul and Jordana
MNGOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan speaks out as cries for her resignation grow.
Andy Aplikowski: Former Executive Director of the Minnesota GOP joins Blois Olson
Andy Aplikowski is one of four past executive directors of the Minnesota GOP that is urging Jennifer Carnahan to resign from her position.
He joins Blois to talk about his reasons why.
Ken Sherman- Owner of Seven doesn't hold back
Chad Hartman talks with the owner of Seven Ken Sherman about the crime issues facing downtown Minneapolis businesses, why he doesn't have issues with the Minneapolis Police Department, and what he thinks of "systemic racism. He also touches on his communication with the city management, ensuring his patrons that it's safe, his thoughts on Jacob Frey and more.
Dr. Michael Osterholm- Infectious Disease Expert- U of M speaks on the state fair
What does Infectious Disease Expert at the University of Minnesota Dr. Michael Osterholm think about the Minnesota State Fair going with the "honor system", it being primarily an outdoor event and will he personally attend?
Plus the concerns with other illnesses, the intensity of the Delta variant in regards to the vaccine, schools and more with Chad Hartman.
James Norton on what he'll miss about dining at the state fair.
Heavy Table editor James Norton joins Cory to talk about their decision to skip this year's state fair and everything he will miss about the state fair dining experience.
Brett Curry- Twenty year intelligence officer with experience in Afghanistan
Henry Lake talks with twenty-year intelligence Brett Curry who has experience in Afghanistan, about how things are going in Afghanistan, a lot of folks pointing fingers as to who is to blame, emotions about the recent developments there, some inaccurate thoughts that we have about the Afghan people, where did it all go wrong and more.