Wide Awake Minnesota

Wide Awake Minnesota, a podcast hosted by Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann and Executive Director Anna Mathews, is where they pull back the curtain to give you an insider's perspective on Minnesota politics and the things Minnesota Democrats don't want you to know.

Wide Awake Minnesota is a news podcast hosted by The Republican Party of Minnesota, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Republican Party of Minnesota hosts Wide Awake Minnesota, a news show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Wide Awake Minnesota: Sherburne County's Election Lesson: Errors, Accountability, and the Path Forward

  Dec 10, 202436 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Chairman David Hann and Executive Director Anna Mathews are joined by Sherburne County Commissioner Andrew Hulse to discuss the election night issues in Sherburne County. </p> <p>The conversation centers on a data upload error involving mail-in ballots. Due to a partially seated memory card, the Minnesota Secretary of State's website displayed only partial election results. Commissioner Hulse explains the complex tabulation and reporting process, the safeguards in place, and the human error that caused the discrepancy.</p> <p>Commissioner Hulse emphasizes that no ballots were "found" but that the data was incorrectly transmitted. The issue l...

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  Episode #20

  Wide Awake Minnesota: Breaking the Trifecta: How the GOP Reshaped Minnesota Politics

  Dec 4, 202439 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Republican Party of Minnesota Executive Director Anna Mathews is joined by Alicia Leiviska, campaign director for the House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC), to reflect on the Minnesota House elections and the GOP's successful efforts to break the Democratic trifecta. </p> <p>Alicia shares insights into the HRCC's strategy, including robust field teams, strong candidate support, and record-breaking fundraising led by Representative Lisa Demuth. They discuss the challenges of running in purple districts, voter psychology in split-ticket areas, and significant GOP wins in historically Democratic districts like the Iron Range and Winona.</p> <p>With the Minnesota Ho...

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  Episode #19

  Wide Awake Minnesota: Campaign Chronicles: Dahlia al-Aqidi and Tad Jude

  Nov 1, 202434 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Republican Party of Minnesota Executive Director Anna Mathews engages with guests Dahlia al-Aqidi and Tad Jude, Republican congressional candidates in Minnesota.</p> <p>Dahlia, who is challenging Ilhan Omar in the 5th District, discusses her vision for inclusivity and public safety and her opposition to Omar's policies, which she argues have damaged the community, especially in areas like crime and police funding.</p> <p>Tad Jude, competing for the seat vacated by Dean Phillips in the 3rd District, emphasizes his plan to make Minnesota more affordable by cutting taxes and reducing government spending. </p> <p>Both c...

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  Episode #18

  Wide Awake Minnesota: Unpacking JD Vance's Visit to Minneapolis and Media Bias

  Oct 16, 202425 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Chairman David Hann and Executive Director Anna Mathews discuss JD Vance's recent visit to Minneapolis and its contentious media coverage, focusing on rising crime, media bias, and political accountability. They criticize the media's portrayal of Vance's comments on the state of Minneapolis, arguing that the city's struggles with crime and business closures reflect more profound governance failures under Democratic leadership.</p> <p>They emphasize the importance of supporting police, tackling crime, and the need for change in the upcoming election. With just three weeks left until election day, they urge listeners to vote early and encourage...

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  Episode #17

  Wide Awake Minnesota: Minnesota's Election Integrity Under Fire

  Oct 1, 202426 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Chairman David Hann and Executive Director Anna Mathews discuss the concerns surrounding Minnesota's new automatic voter registration system, especially in light of recent reports that non-citizens have been mistakenly registered to vote due to the state's new "driver's licenses for all" law.</p> <p>They criticize the Minnesota DFL's one-sided implementation of election laws, which they argue has led to security flaws, such as the potential for non-citizens to receive ballots. The episode highlights a recent case where a non-citizen received a ballot and emphasizes the Republican Party's efforts to address these issues, including letters sent...

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