Podcasts

Assume a Spherical Duck

Up and at ’Em is the wrong forum for a serious discussion of the standoff in Hong Kong.

Guest: Matt Bilski

St Thomas Football and the Economics of Agglomeration

Dr Spry takes a question about college football and turns it into an economics lesson

Guest: John Spry‚ Ph.D.

Johnny Be Good Enough

Ben aims his wrath at non-coöperative windshield wiper blades.

Guest: Mike Carpenter‚ Ph.D.

You Don’t Sharpen That Pencil

The software used by first responders to know more about the people they’re helping before they start helping.

Guests: Stan Alleyne, Frank Pafko, and Melissa Sauser

American Executive Battery

Trump’s visit to Minneapolis is getting complicated.

Guest: Mike Carpenter‚ Ph.D.

Joey

Ben and Andy complain about baseball.

Guest: Andy Aplikowski

I Get Very Passionate About Maps

Ben has a bold, new strategy for Amy Klobuchar.

Guest: Nancy LaRoche

Then I Shall Cut Out the White Bread

What does milk and explosives in 1910 have to do with today’s minimum wage ordinances?

Guest: Mike Carpenter‚ Ph.D.

The Governor’s Fart Car

The governor doesn‘t know that you can‘t have a conference committee without calling a special session.

Guest: Andy Aplikowski

See Ya Later, Alligator

Al Franken just loves goosing buttocks.

Guest: Barbara Thomas Smith

Anatidicide

Amy Klobuchar killed a duck.

Guest: Andrew Smith

Tasty Pinch

Mayor Frey Fry got hacked.

Guest: Mike Carpenter‚ Ph.D.