News from the Crabby Coffee Shop

Curious about how government benefits really work? Rob Undersander breaks down exactly what he found, how the system is designed, why millionaires can qualify for food assistance, and what it says about broader issues with government benefits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minneapolis City Council Member Latrisha Vetaw (Ward 4) joins Jay and Kenny at the Crabby Coffee Shop for an in-depth conversation on the current state of Minneapolis politics.She opens up about the deep divisions within the City Council — particularly the split with the Democratic Socialists — and shares her perspective on how a city should actually be run. From public safety and housing to economic development and quality of life, Vetaw discusses what’s working, what’s broken, and the practical steps needed to create a safer, stronger, and more thriving Minneapolis for everyone.Raw, honest, and insightful — this episode pulls back the curtain on local governance in one of America’s most watched cities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liz Collin, a career investigative reporter in Minnesota, takes a step inside The Crabby Coffee Shop. Liz is the producer of The Fall of Minneapolis and Minnesota v We the People documentaries, author of They’re Lying: The Media, the Left, and The Death of George Floyd, and senior producer of Alpha News.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, in the Crabby Coffee Shop we host George Bumann, an animal language expert, sculpture, and naturalist. He provided intresting insight into his stories which compromised his book, Eavesdropping on Animals: What We Can Learn From Wild Conversations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Crabby Coffee Shop hosts Faye Bernstein, a 20-year employee at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Bernstein gives her first-hand report by telling you what happened when she questioned the suspicious activities occurring at DHS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, we hear from a DHS whistle-blower who says he warned of fraud more than a decade ago. We had a friend join us from Channel 5 KSTP to give insight into yet another high-risk program which raises more questions than available answers. Deep insights and unasked questions were not uncommon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we learn exactly what the title says. We wonder why the human services system is set up to dish money out as easily as a dog wags its tail. Lawmakers claim this way of conducting business opened the door to widespread massive fraud. We talked with Minnesota State Representative Patti Anderson whose committee assignments are as follows:Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight PolicyTaxesTransportation Finance and PolicySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MN Whistleblower: Forensic investigator says 10's of Billions in Fraud dates back to 2009See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EXCLUSIVE: Senator Heather Gustafson reacts to her anti-fraud bill being gutted. Here is a link to See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linda Sears who shot a 700 lb black bear in 1963 joins to share her story. plus: Wisconsin woman's 911 call reveals terrifying bear attack outside her rural homeA 69-year-old woman from Barron County, Wisconsin, showed remarkable composure during a 911 call after being attacked by a bear outside her rural home.Karen Frye was outside her home in Comstock when she encountered a black bear that attacked her, leaving her bleeding from multiple wounds.Frye had dropped her cell phone during the attack but managed to reach emergency services. Despite her injuries, she remained relatively calm during the call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former US Attorney Rachel Paulose speaks out on ICE, court rulings and fraud. Rachel Kunjummen Paulose is an American attorney. She was nominated by President George W. Bush and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as a United States Attorney. She was the youngest person and the first woman to lead the District of Minnesota and the first Indian American woman to be nominated by a president and confirmed by the Senate for any federal position.Paulose's legal career began in 1997 when she worked as a law clerk under Judge James B. Loken of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. She then worked as a trial attorney in the Attorney General's Honors Program from 1998 to 1999. There, she prosecuted violations of the federal civil rights laws in the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division.From 1999 until 2002, she worked as an Assistant United States Attorney. She first-chaired many trials in federal district court. She also briefed and argued many appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Cases involved narcotics, violent crime, economic crime. Jury trial and Eighth circuit appellate highlights: precedent-setting detention of suspect based on economic threat alone; precedent-setting appellate work rejecting expansion of alien criminal defendants' claims of rights under Vienna Convention.She worked in private practice after 2002 with the Williams & Connolly law firm in Washington D.C. until 2003, where her work focused on health care litigation and business.She was with the Dorsey & Whitney law firm in Minneapolis from 2003 until December 2005. Work included defense of health care providers, commercial litigation, and constitutional advocacy. Paulose was appointed as the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota in August 2006 and remained in that position until November 2007.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former ICE agent Eric O'Denius joins the show today to discuss the presence of agents here in the Twin Cities. O’Denius, 51-years-old, worked as a deportation officer for U.S. Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement for twenty-four years.Since retiring in 2021, he says there’s been a change in how agents are interacting with the public.O’Denius says during his tenure, if ICE officers encountered push-back in the field, they might leave and return, try to negotiate, and or get a criminal warrant.We also have EXCLUSIVE video from outside of the St Paul Police Dept where ICE attempts to arrest someone. Here is a link to the KSTP story : Former ICE agent talks about the agency’s presence in the Twin Cities — and the actions of field agentsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The state of Minnesota is the epicenter of the political universe as ICE agents flood the streets to mixed reactions here and abroad. Two guests joined Kenny and Jay today, the first Constitutional Law expert David Schultz, the second former attorney for the Minnesota Hospitals Association David Feinwachs, as they broke down the latest in ICE operations and courtroom drama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A day of major breaking news in the state of Minnesota as an ICE agent shoots and kills a protestor in South Minneapolis. Kenny and Jay have former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek on the show to react to the incident, review the aftermath and wonder aloud what's next in the coming hours, days and weeks for the city and state. We also hear from Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz on the incident and react to their comments on the situation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Double guest episode! Eric O'Neill is an American former FBI counter terrorism and counterintelligence operative and joins Kenny and Jay to talk the latest surrounding the shooting at Brown University plus we examine the world of cybersecurity and dive into Eric's latest book, "Spies, Lies and Cybercrime". https://www.amazon.com/Spies-Lies-Cybercrime-Cybersecurity-Outsmart/dp/0063398176We follow that up with a visit from Mike King, who is an internationally recognized criminal investigator, and author with more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence, and public safety technology. Trained by the FBI in profiling, Mike served as co-chair of the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) and created UTAP, the Utah Criminal Tracking and Analysis Project. He has his own YouTube channel where he talks the latest in true crime and much more. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxvknxY87GXuteBkjkaj8ASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stefan Egan is a retired combat veteran & counterintelligence spracial agent who has developed a keen interest in the cultivation and breeding of cannabis and stops by to chat with Jay and Kenny about everything cannabis. Here's a link to learn more about Stefan : See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former St. Paul Mayor And Senator Norm Coleman Joins Kenny And Jay To Discuss Cheating Death.From 1994 to 2002, Norm Coleman was the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Shortly thereafter, he was elected to Congress in 2002 and is the last Republican to have represented the state in the U.S. Senate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We take a deep dive into the world of AI and music with artists Dylan Heidt and Jeff Dayton.Jeff Dayton is an American musician, singer, producer and songwriter best known as being the bandleader for Glen Campbell and the Jeff Dayton Band for 15 years, plus touring with Kenny Chesney and Lee Greenwood.Dayton performed with club bands in the upper Midwest, including a year with the KO Band, which was fronted by Bob Dylan studio musician Kevin Odegard. Their producer was David Z and their drummer a young Bobby "Z" Rivkin.Dayton moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona and formed the Dayton-Privett Band with Mark Prentice, Tom Sawyer and Ron Privett. After 2 years, Privett left the band, and was replaced with Dave Watson; the band was renamed High Noon Band and continued until the band went their separate ways. Dayton then formed the Jeff Dayton Band, and over time about 100 different musicians performed under that name with Dayton, notably steel guitarist Ed Black, guitarist Bob "Willard" Henke, Grammy award winner producer Michael B (aka Mike Broening), drummer Mickey McGee, banjo player Bruce Leland, drummer Merel Bregante, bassist Doug Haywood, etc.[1][15]High Noon won the Wrangler Country Showdown and the Jeff Dayton Band won the Marlboro Talent Roundup. The JDB was named New Times’ Best of the Decade's Best Award.[4] In addition, Dayton wrote and recorded That Lady Can Love which became his first #1 record at KNIX-FM and another song earned a platinum songwriting award for George Strait with "Any Old Time." The song was also released as the "B" side of Strait's single "The Cowboy Rides Away."Dayton and band opened for Merle Haggard, The Judds and Alabama in 1987. After a chance meeting with Glen Campbell that evening and an impromptu jam session at the grand opening of Jack Nicklaus' Desert Mountain golf course, Dayton and his group were hired to tour with Campbell.[5][6]For the next 15 years the Jeff Dayton band performed on worldwide tours, TV and record dates, celebrity events and many concerts.[7][8] While Glen Campbell's’ musical director, he conducted many symphony orchestras and even Les Brown and His Band of Renown. Highlights included shows at the White House, NBC's The Today Show and the Grand Ole Opry stage. Campbell and the Jeff Dayton Band also played with Gene Autry, Willie Nelson, Bob Hope, Vince Gill and dozens more."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Kolls Marine Combat Vet and son of Jay shares his experience in Afghan war and why it should Veterans Week not Veterans Day.Operation Moshtarak (Dari for Together or Joint), also known as the Battle of Marjah, was an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) pacification offensive in the town of Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It involved a combined total of 15,000 Afghan, American, British, Canadian, Danish, and Estonian troops, constituting the largest joint operation of the War in Afghanistan up to that point. The purpose of the operation was to remove the Taliban from Marja, thus eliminating the last Taliban stronghold in central Helmand Province.[10] The main target of the offensive was the town of Marjah, which had been controlled for years by the Taliban as well as drug traffickers.Although Moshtarak was described as the largest operation in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban, it was originally supposed to be the prelude to a much larger offensive in Kandahar that would follow Moshtarak by several months.[11] ISAF chose to heavily publicize the operation before it was launched, comparing its scope and size to the 2004 Second Battle of Fallujah, in the hopes that Taliban fighters in the town would flee.[12]The operation was also designed to showcase improvements in both the Afghan government and Afghan security forces. ISAF claimed that the operation was "Afghan-led" and would use five Afghan brigades.[13] General Stanley A. McChrystal, the commander of ISAF, also promised that following the offensive ISAF would install a "government in a box" in Marja.[14]While initially successful, ISAF and the Afghan government failed to set up a working government in the town, leading to a successful resurgence by the Taliban; 90 days into the offensive General McChrystal famously referred to it as a "bleeding ulcer".[15][16] In October the town was still described as "troubling",[17] but by early December the fighting there was declared "essentially over".[18]Shortly after the withdrawal of NATO soldiers from Marja, it was reported the Taliban had regained control of the town and district with US army analysts describing the goals of the operation as a failure.[1] It has later been cited as a critical turning point in the war, as its failure lead the Obama administration to shift in strategy, away from increasing the number of American combatants for a decisive victory and toward deescalation of the war.[19]https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/021510_marjah/afghan-battle-marjah-might-not-live-up-hype/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former US Attorney Andy Luger says there is a new pattern of violent extremism that anyone with kids needs to hear. After months of mass and school shootings and targeted murders in Minnesota and our country, many of us are asking two related questions: Why is this happening now, and what can we do about it? The number and pace of these murders seems to be increasing, and we need to know what has changed in the last few years.Many mass murders, school shootings and targeted assassinations are committed by violent extremists, people who believe in violent means to achieve an ideological end. Whether they are white supremacists or al-Qaida style terrorists, they employ violence to further a societal goal.As horrific as these violent ideologues are, there is something more concerning gathering steam in the extremist world that has law enforcement and private analysts deeply concerned — loosely based nonideological online subcultures that glorify mass murder and self-harm for its own sake, not for some larger goal. As civic, community and political leaders look for solutions to the current wave of violence, this new development requires close scrutiny and creative solutions.I first learned about the radicalization of violent extremists in 2014. As U.S. attorney, I learned from experts how ISIS recruited young men in Minneapolis to become terrorists. I then learned about how domestic extremist groups used similar recruitment techniques to persuade the disillusioned to hate Jews, African Americans, Muslims and others.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined in studio by Dan Doucette and Dave Timm hosts of Just Add Gas a 1200 mile UTV trip from Emily MN to Copper Harbor Michigan on the Gear and Tread YouTube channel!!Just Add Gas - 1200 Mile UTV Trip Minnesota to Michigan and BackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired MPD Sgt. Ken Tidgwell takes us inside the world of biker gangs in the state of Minnesota.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a bit of a reunion today in honor of the old Reusse and company morning show from the AM1500 days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The one and the only Jay Kolls joins the show and he certainly did not disappoint!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the best course of action into not only starting but having a successful podcast anyway??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Philadelphia Karen is a sensation and Kenny is absolutely fed up with your technology!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This country can survive based upon the actions of people at a baseball game!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We celebrate Good Samaritans this week and talk to Charlene who saved a life on an MSP flight last week from Seattle. Plus Amy discusses the absolute unnecessary use of the letter C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by the one and only Jason Matheson from MyTalk 1071 and Fox 9Jason Matheson is the host of, "The Jason Show" on FOX & YouTube. And Morning Drive Host of, “Jason & Alexis in the Morning" on myTalk 107.1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you are angry at the Sydney Sweeny ad for American Eagle jeans, that's a YOU problem...........Sydney Sweeney Under Fire After Controversial American Eagle Ad CampaignThe label’s latest advertising campaign has been setting social networks ablaze, and not just because it features the Euphoria actor in a tight tank top. Called “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” it’s based around a play on words that may seem harmless—but has been criticized by onlookers who see a sinister message lurking beneath the pun.One ad from the autumn campaign shows Sweeney leaning over the engine of her Ford Mustang. She slams the hood and wipes her hands on the back of her jeans—not without a close-up from the cameraman—before settling behind the wheel and disappearing. A second begins with Sweeney speaking about her “jeans” as the camera slowly pans down to her cleavage, before she reprimands it with a smiling “Hey, eyes up here!” The series’ most criticized ad shows the actor reclining on a couch as she squirms while fastening her pants and murmuring, “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color. My genes are blue.” Then a male narrator concludes, “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A deep dive into the breakdown of relationships, why people cheat, how they survive, after the incident at the Coldplay concert. The new interim CEO of Astronomer broke his silence on the Coldplay “kiss cam” scandal — and gushed that the small, New York-based AI firm is now a “household name.”Brooklynite Pete DeJoy, the company’s co-founder, took the reins at Astronomer over the weekend after its disgraced boss Andy Byron resigned after being caught on the kiss cam cozying up with Kristin Cabot, the company’s head of HR.“The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name,” DeJoy said in a LinkedIn post on Monday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Has Hollywood ruined the new Superman movie by going woke???Director James Gunn sparked the sensible Republican super outrage by telling the Times of London, “I mean, Superman is the story of America. An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country. But for me, it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The key differences between men and women in a civil society are.........What to do and how to act in public, especially at a British car show. Why your best friend is someone that you NEVER have to talk to, and Amy gets introduced to a device called Mr Chair!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Broadcasting legend Tom Barnard stops by the Coffee Shop to talk about his love for the Minnesota Twins, broadcasting and the State of Minnesota. He shares his story about growing up from humble beginnings in North Minneapolis to rising to the top of the Broadcasting world. Kenny and Tom reflect on the differences between hosting a radio show and a podcast and why they love radio so much. Plus some hilarious stories about famous Minnesota athletes and media personalities you won't hear anywhere else! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesotan's were glued to their TV sets this weekend as news unfolded surrounding the assassination of Senator Mellisa Hortman Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, along with the the shooting of DFL State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. This week on the podcast, Neal Justin, media critic for the Minnesota Star Tribune, joins the show to discuss how local media did cover the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stop the dinging I want to get off! This week, Kenny and Amy discuss their frustrations with modern technology and their recent experiences being overwhelmed by constant notifications and technical issues. Kenny struggling with a malfunctioning computer and a leaking water heater, while Amy battles the companies slow Wi-Fi and a malfunctioning electric lawnmower. Kenny tells Amy about his fears of what could happen if there is ever an EMP blast that disable our electronics and how will we feed ourselves if our tractors don't work and they're too complicated to repair.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenny is back from vacation and this week we're joined by the coffee shop's official crooner, Kat Perkins. Kat discusses her journey from performing gospel in a sod hut to performing in front of 40,000 fans with Kid Rock. Learn how she overcame the odds, coming out of retirement to compete on "The Voice" following surgery on her vocal cords. She shared her experience on "The Voice" in 2011, and her subsequent performances for troops. Kat shares the hilarious story of how she got her job as a background singer for Kid Rock, the challenges and rewards of her career, why she has so many tattoos and how she became Kid Rock's hair stylist! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week in the Crabby Coffee Shop we're taking a look at why it's so freakin' hard to cancel subscriptions to things. Turns out, the company's are doing it on purpose! Amy and Kenny get to the bottom of their tricks. Also, they rant a bit about social media and why everyone has to share everything about themselves. Plus we hear about Kenny's 80 mile trip to get his dash cam working.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The show starts with Kenny Olson confronting Amy Daniels about her vacation and Kenny's recent experience hosting a show solo for the first time, which he didn't love. Plus, Amy recounts her one of a kind travel mishap. Then our boss Ginny Hubbard joins the conversation, discussing their shared careers and the evolution of AM 1500 KSTP over the last four decades. Kenny also delves into the decision to buy more radio stations and now the expansion into podcasting through the national brand "Gamut." They also touch on the importance of community building and the challenges and opportunities in the broadcasting industry, and we learn about the one Hubbard Family story that is too good to be true. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary KSTP-TV sports anchor Joe Schmit dips into the Coffee Ship this week to talk about recent retirement. Schmit reflects on his transition from TV to PR and his return to TV, and the horrors of shifting from analog to HD TV. We learn about the the adaptation of his children's book about Joe Mauler into a musical, aiming to attract baseball players and emphasizes kindness and compassion. Plus Kenny picks his sports brain and gets Joe's thoughts on the Timberwolves' playoff chances and the Vikings' potential with JJ McCarthy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenny and Amy are both quitting. This week, they debate which has it worse, the one who is quitting smoking and one who needs to quit eating too much. Which one is more crabby now? Also, we're all wondering how did the weather people manage to blow it on the storm that never happened this week?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.