Opinion

'Playing Politics' podcast: New governor, legislative leaders – same old gridlock

The 2019 session stalls on fiscal, philosophical issues. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's John Rash and Patricia Lopez.

May 8, 2019 at 11:19PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with reporters at the State Capitol Monday during a break in talks with House Democratic and Senate Republican leaders on setting budget targets to guide negotiations for ending the 2019 legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with reporters at the State Capitol Monday during a break in talks with House Democratic and Senate Republican leaders on setting budget targets to guide negotiations for ending the 2019 legislative session. (Mike Nelson — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
about the writer

about the writer

Star Tribune Editorial Board

More from Opinion

See More

Contributing Columnists

Taylor Schlitz: When the lines blur between influencers, deepfakes and actual news

Staff headshot
Haley Taylor Schlitz
card image
Jeff Wheeler/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Gen Z is nostalgic about lots of things, including for a time when the terms were clearer.

Commentaries

Opinion | Emergency eye care is disappearing when patients need it most

card image

Commentaries

Opinion | Minnesota River needs leadership, not more delay

card image