Esme Murphy

Dave Schultz-Prof. of Law, Hamline University joins Esme.  They talk about the week in politics.

Esme talks to Dr. Jordan Dunitz-Director of U of M Cystic Fibrosis Center. The FDA has approved a new drug for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.  What is it and how does it work? And a Chinese app called Tik Tok is probably on your kids phone or device and some folks in Washington are not too happy about that.  Why are some considering this video and music app a threat?

Esme has two guests in the 6pm hour.  Rolf Nordstrom, President and CEO, Great Plains institute on the Trump Administration's pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord. And Mary Curtin, Diplomat in Residence, Humphrey School of Public Affairs on the Brexit deal.     

Professor Dave Schultz is back to discuss current politcis, President Trump's rally at Target Center and Dave's blog.

Ann Waltner, Professor of History at the University of Minnesota joins Esme to discuss the protest that have been taking place in Hong Kong since August. What has been the cause of these. Chris Hine, Timberwolves reporter for the Star Tribune talks with Esme about the Timberwolves upcoming season, the relationship between the NBA and China and more.

Esme's back. Her first guest is Tobacco Control Manager at the Minnesota Department of Health, Laura Oliven. Later in the hour she has William Grier; Community Health Programs Supervisor at Red Door Clinic to discuss the rising rate of STD's in Minnesota and the United States.

Air BnB's Midwest Communications Director Ben Briet joins Roshini to discuss using Air BnB's this summer instead of hotels or resorts. Later, Dr. Justine Lee, of Animal Emergency and Referral Center of MN talks the dangers of feeding your cats or dogs "boutique" food. The FDA warns, some dogs are dying from this. WCCO's Sports Huddle host Dave Mona wraps up the show with Roshini to discuss his annual "Camden's Concert" to raise money for cystic fibrosis. For more information visit: http://camdensconcert.com/#

Sports, Business, & Entertainment Lawyer Steve Silton comes in studio with Roshini at the beginning of the hour to go over a lot of the signings and trades happening in the sports world. Former instructor at the US Military Academy-West Point Dick Middleton joins to discuss St. Louis Park City Council re-meeting Monday after it voted to drop the Pledge of Allegiance to open council meetings. 

Paula Maccabee, attorney for Water Legacy joins Roshini to start the show to discuss PolyMet copper-nickel mine and the effects it could have on Minnesota's enviroment. Later, Andy Skoogman, Executive Director of Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association visits with Roshini with go over this new "swatting" scheme. 

In the 8PM hour, Professor Dave Schultz joins Esme for the full hour to discuss this week in politics and Dave's new blog.

In this hour, music critic, Chris Riemenschneider of the Star Tribune discusses the Minnesota History Center's new exhibit that gives you an all-access pass to First Avenue where you'll hear great stories that have come out of that venue. At the bottom of the hour, Courtney Harrness, Executive Director & program lead of Get Summer at YMCA joins Esme to discuss his program that will give thousands of teens across the Twin Cities a free membership to the Y thanks to a grant from the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation.

When a prisoner gets family visits, it has shown to reduce recidivism. Rep. Jamie Becker (DFL District 42B) joins Esme to discuss a piece of legislation that would make it possible to fund a two-year pilot program that would provide transportation for child visits to Shakopee women's prison. Later, Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL District 33B) and James Wolfin, a grad student from the U of M's Bee Lab discuss a new programmed approved by legislation this week that benefits the Rusty Patched bumble bee that is on the brink of extinction. 

Dave Schultz, professor of law at Hamline University talk this week in politics and Dave's trip to Lithuania.

Justin Halverson, financial professional with Great Waters Financial discuss what the China tariff means for consumers. How will effect cost of goods, farmers, and 401Ks. Dr. Lynn Bielski, Asst. Professor of speech pathology audiology at Ball State University comes on air with Esme to talk about hearing loss and what you can do to protect your hearing.

To start the show. @MNInsulin4All Quinn Nystom & Nicole Smith Holt discuss the skyrocketing prices of medication, insulin in particular and what they're doing to combat that. Later in the hour, Maria Wesserle, founder of Four Season Foraging talk about natural foods you can find in the woods, parks, and maybe even your backyard. 

Dr. Dave Schultz visits with Esme throughout the entire hour to talk politics, Dave's new blog & much more!

Roshini Rajkumar, host of News & Views and the Real Leaders with Roshini podcast joins Emse at the top of the hour. Later in the hour, Dr. Frank Rhame from the Allina Health Clinic discusses the Church of Scientology cruise ship that's under quarantine due to an outbreak of measles.

WCCO news reporter and new voice of the Minnesota Lynx Sloane Martin chats with Esme to start the show. Later in the hour, defense attorney Marsh Halberg joins the show to discuss the Mohamed Noor, Justine Ruszczyk xase. 

Steven Schier, professor of poli-science at Carleton College talks politics with Esme.

Addiction treatment specialist and founder of EVO Health & Wellness visits with Esme Murphy. Dr. Michael Tkach discusses the use of alcohol, reason why people may drink and how you know when you're drinking has gone to far. Research assistant Sheron Perrone fills out the special guest packed hour, informing the public all about community supported agriculture.