tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60683422724354502602024-03-05T01:44:44.386-08:00This Scene-- Saint Paul's Podcast David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-41788176615949428902015-10-12T13:55:00.001-07:002015-10-12T16:10:38.409-07:00Ed Davis, Ward 6 Candidate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Audio File: </b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUMGduRGVEVU01MEU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> (50:05) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/Xxw1FPfX4oYhzF7zZywLu">SPIF</a> </span><br />
Host: David Rasmussen<br />
Co-Host: Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: <a href="http://ed4people.com/" target="_blank">Ed Davis</a>, Ward 6 candidate for City Council <br />
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Taped at: Dancing Goat, 699 7th St E, Friday October 10, 3pm<br />
Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Ed Davis is on the ballot to be Ward 6 city
councilman and is in a contested race. We talked about his main issues: community organization vs. patriarchal representation, term limits, the East Side relationship with the police department, and amenities of urban life.<br />
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A goal of This Scene is to
interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this is an open process where
voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.</div>
David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-74102115647809583332015-10-06T15:09:00.002-07:002015-10-12T13:50:41.828-07:00Dai Thao, Ward 1 City Councilman<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Audio File: </b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUWkZ5ZUtJeVZ1R0U/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> (33:57) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/3DrbTpf4f3UaL7lm7DF0jb" target="_blank">SPIF</a> </span><br />
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Host: David Rasmussen<br />
Co-Host: Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: <a href="http://daithao.org/home" target="_blank">Dai Thao</a>, Ward 1, candidate for City Council (incumbent)<br />
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Taped at: Golden Thyme, Selby and Milton, Tuesday October 6, 1pm<br />
Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Dai Thao is the incumbent Ward 1 city
councilman and is in a contested race. We talked about his main issues: economic development, affordable housing and public safety.<br />
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A goal of This Scene is to
interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this is an open process where
voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.</div>
David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-34949231232374333042015-09-15T11:08:00.001-07:002015-10-06T15:15:16.712-07:00Russ Stark, Ward 4 City Councilman<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUWXI3VER4blpRelk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> (36:26) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/1FwtUXeQBIUF4kvcxFtfhq" target="_blank">SPIF</a></span><br />
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Host: David Rasmussen <br />
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Guest: <a href="http://www.russforward4.org/" target="_blank">Russ Stark</a>, Ward 4, candidate for City Council (incumbent)<br />
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Taped at: Groundswell, Hamline and Thomas <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Russ Stark is the incumbent Ward 4 city
councilman and is in a contested race. We talked about his main issues: transit oriented development, solid waste, racial equity and public infrastructure.<br />
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A goal of This Scene is to
interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this is an open process where
voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.</div>
David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-32279107076795239612015-09-15T11:03:00.001-07:002015-09-15T12:01:14.380-07:00Tom Goldstein, Candidate for City Council, Ward 4<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUeHh5bjE4VUNfeWM/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> (33:58) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/23FZd8cIDpWyocHFIWc825" target="_blank">SPIF</a></span><br />
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Host: David Rasmussen <br />
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Guest: <a href="http://www.tomforsaintpaul.com/" target="_blank">Tom Goldstein</a>, Ward 4, candidate for City Council<br />
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Taped at: Sole Cafe, 684 Snelling <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Tom Goldstein is challenging Russ Stark, the incumbent Ward 4 city councilman. We talked about his main issues: job creation, education and infrastructure.<br />
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A goal of This Scene is to
interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this an an open process where
voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.</div>
David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-38264643171907772752015-02-22T14:47:00.000-08:002015-02-22T15:32:59.817-08:00John Slade, DFL Candidate for City Council, Ward 7<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUWjlPSE12NFNUZXc/" target="_blank">here</a> (37:44) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/JTAjjScQR4egq0l72ZP5T" target="_blank">SPIF</a> </span><br />
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Host: David Rasmussen <br />
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Guest: <a href="http://sladefortheeastside.com/" target="_blank">John Slade</a>, Ward 7, DFL, candidate for City Council<br />
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Taped at: Dancing Goat, 699 7th Street East, Sunday, February 22, 2015 <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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John Slade wishes to be the endorsed DFL Candidate in Ward 7. The ward convention is Saturday, February 28. “I’m running on three P’s. Potholes – I’m against them, Paychecks – they
are too small, and Passwords – St. Paul needs decent, affordable
high-speed internet.”<br />
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A goal of This Scene is to
interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this an an open process where
voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.<br />
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-22684869244801872462015-02-21T10:49:00.001-08:002015-02-22T14:19:10.711-08:00Trahern Crews, Ward 1 City Council Candidate, Green Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUMW9aS1NOTWdxa3M/" target="_blank">here</a> (36:13) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/PDhV2MsNufbJWYIIxO5If" target="_blank">SPIF</a> </span><br />
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Host: David Rasmussen <br />
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Additional Research: Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: Trahern Crews, Ward 1 candidate for City Council<br />
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Taped at Golden Thymes, 920 Selby, Friday, February 20, 2015 <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Trahern Crews is the Green Party Candidate in Ward 1. His issues include criminal justice reform, a cost of living wage, community engagement and Selby development.<br />
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A goal of This Scene is to
interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this an an open process where
voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.<br />
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-17482994246654943292015-02-08T07:44:00.000-08:002015-02-08T09:16:22.338-08:00David Sullivan-Nightengale, Ward 5 City Council Candidate, Independence Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUN3J2VVpDRi1neHM/">here</a> (39:05) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/7wugkND9Pb7evfJgcVy2Ns">SPIF</a> </span><br />
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Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: David Sullivan-Nightengale, Ward 5 candidate for City Council<br />
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Taped at Nina's, Western and Selby, Saturday, February 7, 2015 <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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David Sullivan-Nightengale identifies with the Independence Party and is a candidate for Ward 5. A graduate of West Point, David offers his engineering skills.<br />
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A goal of This Scene is to
interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this an an open process where
voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.
Maybe, we will even hear from a couple of candidates twice.<br />
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-16283736518569340902015-01-26T10:01:00.001-08:002015-01-28T15:00:57.974-08:00Cara Martner, Independence Party Candidate for City Council, Ward 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUSHRlaFdObUlGNG8/" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUSHRlaFdObUlGNG8/" target="_blank"> </a></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> (30:03) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/9PDDUpIzGevq5YoII7MQQ" target="_blank">SPIF</a></span><br />
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Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: <a href="http://caramartner.com/" target="_blank">Cara Martner</a>, Ward 2 candidate for City Council<br />
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Taped at Nina's, Western and Selby, Sunday, January 25, 2015 <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Cara Martner is the presumed Independence Party candidate for Ward 2 and will be on the ballot in November. Born in Ward 2, she would apply her background in small business, social media and the arts to improve the functioning of St. Paul.<br />
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Caucuses
are coming soon. Ward 2 and Ward 7 are open positions where the
incumbents are not seeking reelection. A goal of This Scene is to
interview each of the candidates such that this an an open process where
voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words. Maybe, we will even hear from a couple of candidates twice.<br />
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-14386453894116226532015-01-12T08:36:00.001-08:002015-01-26T08:00:01.662-08:00Rebecca Noecker, Ward 2 Candidate for City Council<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUSWxYaWhNNVFNYWs/" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUSWxYaWhNNVFNYWs/"> </a></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> (37:45) and at <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/stpaul-issues/messages/topic/7zy3ToaMC7ohkB4Md3BuK6/" target="_blank">SPIF</a></span><br />
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Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: <a href="http://rebeccanoecker.com/" target="_blank">Rebecca Noecker</a>, Ward 2 candidate for City Council<br />
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Taped at Tracks, University and Prior, Sunday, January 11, 2015 <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Caucuses are coming soon. Ward 2 and Ward 7 are open positions where the incumbents are not seeking reelection. A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates such that this an an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.<br />
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Rebecca Noecker got back to us first, and has set a high bar for the other candidates to try to match.<br />
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All candidates who have a message they wish to articulate are welcome to appear on This Scene. The messages of the candidates would be good to hear before the elections.<br />
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-2781071074324524712014-12-12T09:22:00.002-08:002014-12-12T09:31:05.664-08:00Storytelling... with Jerry Grant<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUdWI5XzdjV2VmMVU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> (22:24)</span><br />
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Host: David Rasmussen<br />
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Guest: Jerry Grant<a href="http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/docs/65A.pdf" target="_blank"></a><br />
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Taped at Caribou Coffee, 4345 Nathan, Thursday, December 4, 2014 <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Stories are powerful and it starts at the beginning of human existence. Think of the Iliad, Breaking Bad and Instagram.<br />
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Some references: <br />
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<a href="http://www.npr.org/books/titles/152682030/the-storytelling-animal-how-stories-make-us-human" target="_blank">The Storytelling Animal, How Stories Make Us Human, by Jonathan Gottschall</a></div>
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<a href="http://paidtospeak.org/chapters/" target="_blank">Paid to Speak, Chapter 2, Sam Horn</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.annettesimmons.com/books/the-story-factor/" target="_blank">The Story Factor, Annette Simmons </a></div>
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-25384223474530703172014-11-01T13:16:00.001-07:002014-11-02T08:28:13.636-08:00Lena Buggs, Candidate for State Representative, 65A, Green Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUWmU2cV91OGx1bUE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> </b><span style="font-size: small;">or in</span></span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUWmU2cV91OGx1bUE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">original glorious stereo</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> (28:50)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Transcript:</span></b> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P9dBAOCa0gFJMngvZjiN2vzG3CfEPHFaQvYsUAUlbNU/" target="_blank">to become available sometime on 11/2/14</a><br />
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Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: <a href="http://www.lenafor65a.com/" target="_blank">Lena Buggs</a>, Candidate for State Representative, <a href="http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/docs/65A.pdf" target="_blank">65A</a><br />
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Taped near University Avenue and Western Avenue, Friday October 31. <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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Lena Buggs has canvassed the 65A area four times. That is a lot of door knocking. I have personally seen Lena at intersections more than once promoting her candidacy and advocating for issues. Even with this much presence, does she have a chance to beat an incumbent DFL candidate? Why would people vote for a Green Party candidate?<br />
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The 65A district is a poor area. Jobs are the number issue per the people Lena speaks with. The DFL power base focuses on stadiums and big money projects that don't directly relate to jobs and the needs of lower income people (unless you believe in Ronald Reagan's old theories). Many times, the policies are "pretend progressive." Should we be building new "affordable housing" at $700-$900 per month near the train or should we focus on "sustainable housing" by repairing and utilizing the 1226 vacant houses in District 65A?<br />
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This isn't about being the left-most candidate. There are issues where Lena would caucus with the Republicans. How do we work on the problems of the people, most of whom are outside of the current power base? <br />
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-44872836185896927302014-10-10T15:30:00.001-07:002014-11-04T19:51:40.318-08:00Andy Dawkins, Green Party, Minnesota Attorney General candidate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File:</b> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUZHFSUXU1VEhqb2c/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> (44:14) </span><br />
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Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: <a href="http://www.dawkinsforag.com/">Andy Dawkins</a>, Candidate for Attorney General<br />
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Taped near Como Lake, Thursday October 9. <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
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One thing about the Green Party is that they are consistent. They weren't for going into Iraq in 2001 and haven't been in favor of the wars there since. This makes the Green Party unique in American politics. Another thing that makes the Green Party consistent and unique is that they don't accept corporate money.<br />
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Saint Paul has a Green Party candidate for Minnesota Attorney General. People from Mac-Groveland and Frogtown remember him from his fifteen years as their state representative. In 1993, Andy Dawkins was considered a strong candidate for mayor of Saint Paul, but ended up losing the primary to Norm Coleman. A great story teller, you can subscribe to daily recollections of his past personal experiences <a href="http://andydawkins.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The Dawkins campaign positions include the following: anti-copper mining, pro-gun control, pro-getting money out of politics, pro-enforcement of laws that help"the little guy", like smaller counties that need the state AG office to take on their cases. Though he has previously run as a Democrat, Dawkins turned to the Green Party two years ago. He is not impressed by the current DFL AG, Lori Swanson, on these issues and others.<br />
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-24230377801927465252014-09-21T11:43:00.000-07:002014-09-22T12:47:50.036-07:00Pat Dean, St. Paul Port Authority Whistleblower and IP Candiate for State Auditor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File:</b> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUdjE0YkxtSXRmNU0/edit?usp=sharing">here</a> (42:23) and on <a href="http://forums.e-democracy.org/groups/stpaul-issues/messages/topic/5utht395XL9P3oaiE7pJQw">SPIF</a></span><br />
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Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad<br />
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Guest: <a href="http://www.patdeanforstateauditor.com/">Pat Dean</a>, IP Candidate for State Auditor<br />
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Taped on the shore of Lake Elmo, Friday September 19. <br />
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Intro and Closing Music by: <a href="http://andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a><br />
In 1985 or 1986, under Arne Carlson, the St. Paul Port Authority was audited. State auditors once enforced high standards upon municipalities.
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Since then, $35 million plus of funds was diverted as per a settlement of a <a href="http://www.mprnews.org/story/2010/08/30/investors-in-port-authority-fund-in-court">case before the Minnesota Supreme Court, 2011</a>. This is one of the largest bond losses for bond holders in the history of Minnesota. When a whistle blower sends the documents, does that mean that a Republican state auditor (Judi Dutcher) or a Democratic state auditor (Rebecca Otto) will take on the work? Not per the personal experience of former Port Authority employee and whistle blower, Pat Dean.
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Pat Dean, with his 8000 pages of documents and ten audio tapes, seems the prototypical CPA. He found that documents weren't so relevant as personal relationships between party officials. Just how buddy-buddy are our elected officials? There is a story here where perhaps our friends at Reuters or NY Times might want to follow up. In the meantime, there is an election going on. The whistle blower is Independence Party candidate for Minnesota state auditor.
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-57224671018037192972014-07-11T15:17:00.004-07:002014-07-16T19:41:35.805-07:00Ice Cream, Peanut Butter and Jam Event, August 2, 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Josh Capistrant<br />
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Guest: Kristen Wasyliszyn<br />
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Taped at O'Garas, Monday July 14. <br />
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Music by: <a href="http://thefalderals.com/">The Falderals</a><br />
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Link to: <a href="https://demomn.bandcamp.com/">More Music from the Event</a><br />
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Facebook Event Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1430711240505141/">link</a><br />
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-11947170599090098302014-07-11T11:30:00.001-07:002014-07-11T17:45:43.733-07:00Test Podcast-- Seeking Cohosts (a presentation to under 30's)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This Scene, Test Podcast</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Audio File</b></span>: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6BBhSBkTzrUV3VmMXlfZWNHOW9hLVlFNE5Ec0dVTFBQZnZZ/edit?usp=sharing">Seeking co-hosts! </a> (16:08)<br />
<br /> A presentation to campaign workers for <a href="http://www.dawkinsforag.com/">Andy Dawkins</a>, Green Candidate for Attorney General. Recorded at Gandhi Mahal, June 23, 2014.<br />
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Featuring music by <a href="http://www.andysullivan.com/steeplejack/">The Great Datescapade</a>, c. 1999, Bert Records <br />
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SYNOPSIS: </blockquote>
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How to Fail At Podcasting and be Proud of It.<br />
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1. All of the worst live radio embarrassing moments that
can happen DID happen to me. With a podcast, you can erase things,
not that you generally should. You interviewed the Green
candidate for President for an hour and forgot to hit record? He was
very nice about giving a second interview.</div>
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2. Being "the media" or
"not the media" is all in your head. The only thing
that makes "the media" is attitude and rules. You
have more control outside the media. Example: NPR couldn't tie
Benghazi to 9/11, even on the anniversary of 9/11 because “it had
been officially denied”. They were not promoting Al Qaeda as
editorial policy. Government and public radio shouldn't promote terrorist
organizations, one could argue. Though they can't connect dots, you
may.
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The Pioneer Press believes that <i>the
power of the press belongs to those who own the press. </i> But, in a
blogging/podcasting world, the power of the press actually belongs to
everyone who is willing to share their voice. The Pioneer Press
responds to my <a href="http://www.examiner.com/independent-in-st-paul/monica-millsap-rasmussen">wife's stories</a>, stories they previously ignore, by
putting their own spin on them.
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Council members, authors and famous
people don't get interviewed that much. They will give a better
interview to you than to a big name because they will be less
guarded and more themselves. </div>
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3. The best interviews are not in a
studio. Background noises are
interesting. Public radio experts recommend recording extra background
noise and editing it <i>into</i> broadcasts. They go really
overboard to make sure you hear every sound of a place. Meet someone
somewhere, talk for 1/2 hour and you're probably good. If not,
break it up with some music.</div>
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4. Technical details. We can
talk. You already have the technology.</div>
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5. Co-hosts? Important.
If you can't laugh, the least you can do is find a co-host who can.
Keep people awake. If you're boring and deadly serious, no one
wants to listen. Be conversational. No one wants to hear
a 150 word per minute debate. Pause once in a while. Laugh
once in a while.
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6. People will do your work for you.
Want to review political movies? Do it. Pretty soon, you'll be
getting calls from people who make political movies, and you'll be
going to screenings. The Main Stream Media Project was sending me a
long list of name people in the news, desiring to be interviewed.</div>
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7. What makes you stand out is
research. Spend four hours researching a topic. Find two really
good quotes. Have some written questions, but if you don't ask them,
all the better. This minimal preparation makes you a much
better talk show host than most. Casey Kasum understood the
formula. <br />
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8. Local non-celebrities are best. You can
showcase them. The editor of the Berkeley Daily Planet was the most
brilliant person I ever met. Find a Becky O'Malley to show up once a
month and let her talk as much as she wants.<br />
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9. Stick with it.
If you consistently put on a show, your show will just get better
and better, and your audience will appreciate it and build. Someone
you talk to might end with a Pulitzer or a Nobel!</div>
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David Rasmussenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652293916468672552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068342272435450260.post-32104123020592798632014-07-04T19:50:00.000-07:002014-07-29T08:14:34.851-07:00This Scene-- Saint Paul's Podcast.... Why?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Why?<br />
To create an authentic weekly podcast that informs on topics of local and/or general interest<br />
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How?<br />
Our discourse will be informed, conversational and inclusive without falling over backwards to be "neutral."<br />
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In addition to our own research, we will interview a broad variety of guests to provide topical knowledge-- some who have never been interviewed before, others who may be on their way to a Nobel or Pulitzer.<br />
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We are people who live in real places, who have actual experiences, who are still developing nuanced points of view. We should be perceived that way.<br />
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We will include some laughing and some humor, we surely hope.<br />
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Who?<br />
David Rasmussen was a founding co-host of <a href="http://kalx.berkeley.edu/programs/soapbox-derby">Soap Box Derby</a>. A cast of three to four co-hosts has been recruited to date. We'll see who shows up!<br />
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