Each week, Star Tribune journalists dissect the latest surprises, accomplishments and shenanigans in Minnesota politics. Combined, the Pig's Eye panel -- Political editors Dennis J. McGrath and Doug Tice and editorial writer/columnist Lori Sturdevant -- has more than 65 years experience covering the state's politics. Podcast experience? Ummm...did we mention all the years covering politics?
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Episode index:
Question of the day
Should Sen. John McCain put Gov. Tim Pawlenty on the GOP ticket? Lori Sturdevant asked Minnesota State Fair goers this question. Here are some of the answers. 08/25/2008 05:20 PM
Who should Obama, McCain pick for VP?
Obama's 'short list' remains long; McCain's list may be down to Gov. Tim Pawlenty or Mitt Romney. 08/18/2008 09:29 AM
Pawlenty's VP prospects keep growing
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is the focus of favorable national press and Democratic attacks. 08/11/2008 09:24 AM
Rumors about Pawlenty's VP prospects persist
There's speculation that McCain will pick his running mate within the next week. 07/28/2008 09:42 AM
The DFL and IP Senate Primaries provide lots of surprises
Ventura's out, but everybody else is in, in the IP U.S. Senate Primary. 07/21/2008 09:43 AM
Is Ventura teasing or running?
Is Ventura teasing or running? 07/14/2008 06:17 PM
Coleman vs. Franken
Will the race for the U.S. Senate ever get down to the real issues? What do Norm Coleman and Al Franken need to do to win the race? And how will things change if Jesse Ventura enters the race? 06/30/2008 12:41 PM
McCain in town; Franken front quiet
What does John McCain need to do to win Minnesota? Has Al Franken's apology over his writings put the issue to rest? 06/23/2008 03:04 PM
Do you love Minnesota? Are you willing to pay for it?
Should the state constitution be amended to add 0.375% to the state sales tax to be spent exclusively on natural resources and the arts. Lori Sturdevant and Mark Brunswick speak with Nancy Gibson, a member of the steering committee of the "Vote Yes Minnesota" campaign? 06/23/2008 03:02 PM
Final thoughts on the legislative session
Winners and losers at the State Capitol and in the Minnesota Poll. 05/19/2008 09:02 AM
Pig's Eye Podcast: A preview of the Legislature's final week
What Gov. Tim Pawlenty and legislative leaders will insist on -- or resist -- in the session's home stretch. Our panel shares their opinions. 05/12/2008 09:06 AM
Pig's Eye Podcast: Al Franken and the Legislature
The Pig's Eye Podcast panel discusses Al Franken's tax mess and the Minnesota Legislature's final weeks. 05/05/2008 10:31 AM
Pig's Eye podcast: Al Franken's tax problems
Al Franken, trying to win the DFL endorsement to take on Republican Sen. Norm Coleman, could be tripped up by missteps in the way his show business enterprise was run. 04/28/2008 10:41 AM
Erik Paulsen wins GOP endorsement for Congress
Erik Paulsen discusses his congressional campaign, and comparisons to Ramstad and Madia. 04/19/2008 01:28 PM
A surprising Democratic endorsement; a superdelegate decides
Madia's stunning weekend win and romance at the anti-tax rally. 04/14/2008 09:25 AM
Klobuchar's endorsement, Oberstar's mystery challenger, and more
Presidential politics, Doug's phone call from a candidate in Italy and the latest in the Madia-Bonoff battle in the Third Congressional District. 04/07/2008 11:35 AM
Minnesota's U.S. Senate race heats up
St. Olaf Prof. Dan Hofrenning analyzes Al Franken's and Sen. Norm Coleman's major speeches from last week. 03/31/2008 11:29 AM
Pig's Eye Podcast: A chat with Terri Bonoff
The DFL state senator is seeking party endorsement to run for Rep. Jim Ramstad's open seat in the Third Congressional District. 03/24/2008 10:02 AM
Pig's Eye Podcast: A chat with Ashwin Madia
He's the surprise leader in the contest for the Democratic endorsement for Rep. Jim Ramstad's seat in the Third Congressional District. 03/17/2008 12:39 PM
A GOP legislator discusses the backlash over veto override vote
Bloomington Rep. Neil Peterson was denied party endorsement Saturday for his reelection bid. 03/10/2008 10:23 AM
Is there a fundamental shift in Minnesota's economy?
Minnesota State Economist Tom Stinson on the changes in the state's economy. 03/04/2008 02:12 PM
Pressure mounting on veto override attempt
DFLers, Republicans battle over a handful of key legislators who could override Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of the transportation bill. 02/25/2008 09:53 AM
The Minnesota Legislature acts quickly on taxes
On raising the sales tax, and this week's expected action on a gas tax hike. 02/18/2008 02:44 PM
A chat with undecided Superdelegate Nancy Larson
What's it like to be a Superdelegate these days? We ask Nancy Larson, an undecided Democratic Superdelegate from Minnesota. 02/11/2008 09:17 AM
Why Romney, Obama won Minnesota
We explore why Minnesota caucus-goers produced different results than Super Tuesday's national storyline. 02/06/2008 02:10 PM
