The Chills Podcast

Minnesota's New Flag Is Tearing Us Apart. Here's Why That Matters

Brent Loberg Season 1 Episode 36

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Minnesota storyteller and Star Tribune contributor Brandon Ferdig joins us to unpack the state’s growing cultural divides, from the new flag controversy to dropping education rankings, and why both sides are mirroring each other more than they admit. We explore his reporting on homeless encampments, the gray wolf debate, and what growing up in northern Minnesota taught him about identity and nuance. Brandon also shares his early Bitcoin journey, the cultural impact of blockchain, and his upcoming trip to D.C. to brief U.S. Senators. A conversation about unity, complexity, and why the middle ground matters now more than ever.