The state of MN public education system is in crisis.  MN's national ranking has fallen from 5th best in 2018 to 19th in 2024.  Proficiency that declined during COVID has not recovered, and scores for nearly every demographic are stub...

The MN biennial budget was just passed.  In this episode we explore what Minnesotan's pay for, how MN spending and outcomes compare to other states, and ideas to improve spending efficacy and outcomes for all Minnesotans.Note:&n...

Over $10T in mega projects have recently been announced by US and foreign firms.  This episode discusses Minnesota's past successes, current challenges, and actions MN can take to win it's share of new mega projects.

In this episode Derek and Ben discuss the impact the administration's tariff policy will have on MN.

Derek and Ben give their take on Minnesota across multiple dimensions in their first episode.