Dave Shultz from Hamline University joins Esme's show to talk about how COVID 19 is impacting presidential politics.

Esme Murphy

Dave Schultz

Defense attorney Joe Tamburino joins Esme to talk about what your rights are in the midst of the state shut down.

Joe Tamburino

Liang Ding, an economics professor at Macalester College, talks about the impact coronavirus has had on China.

Liang Ding

Esme is joined by political analyst Professor David Schultz who talks about how the coronavirus will impact the next presidential election.

Prof David Schultz

Can Pete and Bernie keep their front runner status for the long haul? Esme discusses that with Professor David Schultz with Hamline University. 

Can Pete and Bernie maintain their lead?

A recent study shows that deaths associated with alcohol use among women rose 85%. Why are more women drinking? Lydia Burr, the Director of Clinical Services at Hazelden Betty Ford explains the reason why with Esme.

Alcohol deaths in women on the rise

Esme chats with two students in charge of a program at Fairbault High School that provides free clothing and other items for their classmates who are in need.

Program helps students in need

Rep. Ruth Richardson from Mendota Heights talks about the insulin debate and her hope to make legislation to limit the cost of the life saving drug.

Rep. Ruth Richardson talks insulin debate

Professor Dave Schultz has a lot to process.  He joins Esme to discuss the military strike that killed a top Iranian General, the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination, and what we can expect from the revamped Minneapolis Primary.

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After a U.S. military strike killed a top Iranian General, what now?  Tom Goutiere, former Dean of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Nebraska, and Hardin Lang, Vice President for Programs and Policy at Refugees International, offer analysis and impact from various angles.

01-04-20 - Saturday Night with Esme - US-Iran Escalation.mp3

Last week, a devastating fire engulfed large portions of Minneapolis' Drake Hotel.  Since that time, The First Covenant Church has been one of the institutions to have helped those effected by the fire.  Pastor Dan Collison explains the efforts made by the church.

01-04-20 - Saturday Night with Esme - Drake Fire Help.mp3

This type of Cancer is not talked about as much as other types.  But it has gained more notice due to the recent diagnoses of "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek and Congressman John Lewis.  Abbott Northwestern Hospital oncologist Dr. Joseph Leach describes the symptoms, signs, and effects of this disease.

01-04-20 - Saturday Night with Esme - Pancreatic Cancer.mp3

It's a busy time in the world of politics.  David Schultz joins Esme to talk about the Impeachment hearings, the upcoming Iowa Caucuses, and other topics effecting the state and Washington, D.C.

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"ONLY SHELETTA" is all Esme Murphy could scream when she learned that WCCO Radio producer Sheletta Brundidge was featured in People Magazine's 2019 People Of The Year edition. 

"ONLY SHELETTA!"

Ben Utecht, former Super Bowl champion and concussion advocate, is now a successful singer. The Hastings native has a Christmas concert coming up in the Twin Cities and wants everyone to attend...