Minneapolis politics, slightly ground down

A Minneapolis politics podcast hosted by four-term city council member Cam Gordon and longtime activist Jesse Mortenson.

Big Money, Stealth Parties Shape the Landscape, w/ Robin Garwood

June 11, 2025
With unprecendented big money pouring into a full slate of city elections, we assess the Minneapolis political landscape, with special guest Robin Garwood. This episode features a deep dive on new phenomenon of political action committees acting as stealth political parties. In this context we ask the question: what could lead to the mayor getting re-elected or defeated?

Jacob Frey - Unity Guy?!? Reviewing the State of the City Address

May 28, 2025
In May, Jacob Frey gave the official campaign speech for the city... no wait, we mean State of the City speech. Cam and Jesse share highlights from the claims he made about Minneapolis and react.