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Timberwolves radio voice Alan Horton joins Tim Pawlenty after a difficult loss for the Timberwolves in game 2 of their playoff series against Memphis and what to expect as the series continues at Target Center tomorrow night.

Tim Pawlenty opens the hour speaking with sleep expert Mike Howell about sleep disorders and some tips anyone can use to help improve their sleep. Later, Alan Horton joins to talk about the Timberwolves as they come home for game 3 of their playoff series with Memphis tomorrow night. Plus, Tim shares one of his pet peeves when going through the fast food drive-thru line.

University of Minnesota professor and sleep expert Mike Howell shares about how sleep is a key component for top athletes to perform at their best.

Sleep expert Mike Howell from the U of M joins Tim Pawlenty to talk about sleep disorders, tips to improve your sleep, and how important good sleep is to our mental and physical performance.

Senator Jim Abeler joins Tim Pawlenty to discuss the staffing crisis many of Minnesota's healthcare and long-term care facilities are experiencing right now. They also discuss substance abuse issues in Minnesota, our massive budget surplus, and Senator Abeler's proposal to name the giant beaver as our state fossil.

Former governor is back in the host spot today with a few sports topics to discuss as he opens the show. Later, State Senator Jim Abeler joins to talk about staffing challenges facing healthcare providers in Minnesota and some other issues being discussed right now at the legislature.

Representative Kristin Robbins speaks about the bipartisan support for her bill in the Minnesota legislature and how it would end the way social media companies target our teens.

Tim Pawlenty speaks with Rep. Kristin Robbins about her bill in the legislature that would ban companies from using algorithms to drive unsolicited content to Minnesota teens.

Trent Dilks from the Minnesota DAV joins Tim Pawlenty at the start of the hour for two segments discussing issues at the legislature impacting Minnesota's community of veterans and Veteran's Day on the Hill happening tomorrow in St. Paul. Later, Representative Kristin Robbins joins to share why she's authored a bill taking aim at how social media companies target teenagers with their advertising and messaging.

Trent Dilks, Legislative Director of DAV of Minnesota joins Tim Pawlenty for a discussion about some of the issues impacting veterans at the legislature right now and Veteran's Day on the hill events happening tomorrow.

State Senator Tom Bakk joins Tim Pawlenty for a conversation about some of his favorite memories from his years in the legislature as he approaches retirement. He also shares some criticisms of our current political climate and the reasons why he's decided to step away.

Minnesota State Soil Health Specialist Anna Cates joins Tim Pawlenty to share her knowledge about prepping our soil for a successful growing season this year.

Presidential historian Mark Updegrove joins Tim Pawlenty to discuss his new book Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency and some things we may not know about our 35th president.

Miguel Ramos, Director of Diversity and Inclusion Strategy with the Twins, joins Georgia Fort to talk about the importance of recognizing Jackie Robinson Day around MLB and how the Twins have been celebrating Jackie's contributions to baseball and racial equity in America.

Georgia Fort speaks with author, speaker and executive Roxane Battle about her work advocating for greater mental health awareness and care. Plus, Roxane shares some news about what next for her!

Is it time for America to join the many countries that offer parents extensive guaranteed family leave after the birth of a child? Georgia Fort shares her thoughts and experience before a conversation with Miguel Ramos from the Twins about Jackie Robinson Day around MLB and a few moments to say goodbye after hosting this week.

Georgia Fort opens the hour talking about Titanic, both the ship and the film, on the anniversary of the day the legendary ship sank in the Atlantic. Later, Roxane Battle joins for a great discussion about taking care of our mental health and looking out for others. Plus, Hillary Shay joins from Children's MN to highlight autism awareness.

It seems like we see incidents of racial tension and trauma each day in the news. Bestselling author Resmaa Menakem joins Georgia Fort to discuss his newest book aimed at helping heal the racial divide plaguing America.

Georgia Fort is back to wrap up her week of hosting and begins with a more drama between her and the local parking ramp. Later, bestselling author Resmaa Menakem joins to discuss his new book about working to heal the racial divide in America.

The hour starts with Georgia Fort getting upset over a video of an engagement that turned into an April Fool's Day prank. Later, community organizer Tish Jones joins to discuss the pros and cons of the proposed Rondo neighborhood land bridge and we discuss the possibility of cameras in the courtroom for the criminal trial of former MPD officers Keung, Lane and Thao.