Esme Murphy
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5/18/13 - Saturday Night: IRS Becoming Taxed
The IRS scandal continues to grow across the Beltway. What's the nuts and bolts of the investigation? Is a special prosecutor necessary? How will this effect the Obama Administration? Dave Schultz discusses all of these questions and more.
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5/18/13 - Saturday Night: Thoughts of a Kidnapper
The man that has allegedly kidnapped three Cleveland, OH women had a report of his actions released earlier this week. But what happens in the mind of a person that would allow this kind of incident to happen? Dr. Praveen Kambam and Dr. Eric Bender specialize in psychiatry, and they offer some insight into this type of mind.
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5/18/13 - Saturday Night: Domestic Tragedy
The recent news of three local women either going missing or found dead has people stunned. With domestic abuse seemingly prevalent in all three cases, some are asking what else could have been done. Susan Neis, the executive director of Cornerstone, joins the show to provide some insight into these situations.
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5/18/13 - Saturday Night: Whiz Kids
Most people know about the National Spelling Bee, but grade schoolers compete for another competition that's just as prestigious. The National Geographic Bee will take place May 20th-22nd, and local 7th grader Alex Conrad will be one of 54 students looking to win the 2013 national championship.
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5/18/13 - Saturday Night: Searching for Home
Last year, Rev. Oliver White spoke out in favor of Same Sex Marriage. That decision made him lose members of his congregation and, ultimately, his church. Now, that Gay Civil Marriage will become legal, what will happen in White's search for a new building? The St. Paul reverend updates his progress.
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5/18/13 - Saturday Night: Cancer Battler
This week, actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a preventative double mastectomy. Adult women are advised to get mammograms as they age. But is there a right time? And how will the announcement affect other women? Esme asks Dr. Gary Collins, Chief of Surgery at Regions Hospital.
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5/18/13 - Saturday Night: Bullying Pushback
The State House recently passed a bill looking to establish a stronger anti-bullying climate. How would this proposal help counter bullying in state schools? Paula Goldberg, executive director of the PACER Center, explains.
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5/11/13 - Saturday Night: Building to a Crescendo
Professor Dave Schultz joins the program to give his take on how the passage of Same Sex Marriage could be a help to its opponents. With the State Legislature running out of session, will a budget be ready? We get a look at which races in 2014 might hold more of our attention now. Plus, Klobuchar for President in 2016?
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5/11/13 - Saturday Night: Tragic Remembrance
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum recently marked its 20th anniversary, which included a gathering of what is believed to be the largest gathering of Holocaust survivors. But as more and more survivors pass away, will the museum lose its impact? Rabbi Brad Hirschfield discusses what might be done to keep the survivors' stories going.
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5/11/13 - Saturday Night: Tech for Now...and for Mom
The Google Glass is making headlines as the beta versions are being tested by top experts, including Pioneer Press tech writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata. He previews the products. Plus, what can you snag as a last-minute techie gift for Mother's Day?
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5/11/13 - Saturday Night: Thinning Out
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is the latest high profile figure to reveal that he has undergone gastric-band, or Lap-Band, surgery. How effective is this procedure? Dr. Charles Svendsen is a bariatric surgeon at Park Nicolett. He explains how the procedure works.
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5/11/13 - Saturday Night: Too Young at Heart?
It's not new that some adults stay at home with their parents into their 20s and 30s. But are these same adults becoming...well, adults? Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett is the author of "When Will My Grown Up Kid Grow Up?", and he tells us whether more adults are staying adolescent.
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5/11/13 - Saturday Night: Historic First Step
The MN House passed the Same Sex Marriage bill on Thursday. Is this the first step to legalizing it across the state? Both sides of this issue get a turn as Esme speaks with opposition leader Sen. Warren Limmer and bill author Sen. Scott Dibble.
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5/4/13 - Saturday Night: So Many Questions
If a DFL-controlled Congress can't agree on new state taxes, can it ever happen? Who will be the contenders to face Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014? And what controversy is Michelle Bachmann potentially caught up in? Dave Schultz offers some answers.
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5/4/13 - Saturday Night: Coming Ill-Prepared
USA Today is reporting that twenty percent of college graduates are performing very poorly when it comes to interviewing for jobs. Job search specialist and author Monica Allen tells prospective employees what not to do when coming face-to-face with a future boss.
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5/4/13 - Saturday Night: Out of the Closet
This week, Jason Collins became the first active athlete in America's four major team sports to announce he is gay. But sports isn't the only place where homosexuality is frowned upon. Author and conservative theologian Dave Thompson describes his tumultuous journey to become comfortable in his own skin.
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5/4/13 - Saturday Night: Not All That Shines
For over a decade, the fear of inflation on the American economy has helped gold prices soar to almost $2,000 an ounce. But the price of the metal has dropped sharply over the last month. Wealth Enhancement Group senior vice president Peg Webb explains this development in the financial world.
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5/4/13 - Saturday Night: Up In Smoke
This week, state lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow medical marijuana to be perscribed in the state. How much of an impact would that mean for patients? Heather Azzi of Minnesotans for Compassionate Care answers that question.
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5/4/13 - Saturday Night: Pulling the Rug Out
Winona resident Ethan Dean was given quite a surprise during his fourth deployment overseas with the Military. The city in which he lives took away his property rights in lieu of a recently-enacted ordinance. Watchdog.org author Tom Steward has been following this story and gives us an in-depth look.
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4/27/13 - Saturday Night: All Things Politics
Dave Schultz is back to discuss the reasons one of the state's most influential Republican leaders is supporting Same Sex Marriage. Plus, what's his take on the effect the Boston Bombing will have on the Immigration debate. And which names are popping up in the state's 2014 election races?
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4/27/13 - Saturday Night: An Immigration Setback?
Legislators in Washington have been trying to agree on terms to start Immigration reform. But did the Boston bombing stunt that progress? Professor Katherine Fennelly, former Dean of the U of M Extension Service, discusses what this could mean.
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4/27/13 - Saturday Night: A Different Way to Fight
In 1998, a new, non-profit, recovery model was formed in Wayzata. Since then, John Curtiss and his now-late co-founder, George Mann, used unique techniques to help people win their battles against alcohol and drugs. The President of the Community of Recovering People talks about the organization's 15th anniversary.
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4/27/13 - Saturday Night: A New Threat?
Kim Jong Un, the new leader of North Korea, has been pumping up more anti-American rhetoric lately. But how serious of a threat is this? Esme asks Bruce Klingner, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation.
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4/27/13 - Saturday Night: Issue for the Courts
Now that Boston bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev has been apprehended, we head to the legal phase of this story. Attorney Joe Tamburino tells Esme will go over the points of a potential case, from the Miranda Rights issue to the person that might lead Tsarnaev's defense.
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4/27/13 - Saturday Night: A Bountiful Share
If you're looking to eat healthier, one choice could be to buy a share of a CSA farm. What does that mean? What would you receive? Paul Hugunin of the MN Dept. of Agriculture explains the program. Riverbend Farm owner Greg Reynolds describes what you'll receive.
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4/27/13 - Saturday Night: Leveling the Playing Field
The U.S Congress is discussing whether to enact a bill that would put sales tax on online purchases. How would this affect traditional 'brick and mortar' businesses? Roberta Bonoff, President and CEO of Creative Kids Stuff, provides an answer.
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4/20/13 - Saturday Night: There Ain't Nobody Here But Us...
The Twin Cities area is on the inside of a growing trend of urban metropolitan areas that allows residents to keep and raise their own chickens. Author and Murray McMurray's Hatchery CEO Bud Wood offers up the advantages to this budding trend.
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4/20/13 - Saturday Night: Nothing Like the Classics
It's been a bit since Esme's connected with Hamline professor Dave Schultz. They get back in the swing by discussing some of the legal questions concerning the arrest of the surviving Boston bombing suspect. After that, they talk about the U.S. Senate's vote of the Gun Control bill. Then, why can't the new MN Congress pass a budget? And who might challenge Al Franken in 2014?
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4/20/13 - Saturday Night: Exposing Abuse Under Code
One issue that the U.S. Military continues to deal with concerns the incidents involving sexual assaults. Sixteen years after uncovering a sex abuse scandal at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Ret. US Army Maj. Gen. Robert D. Shadley is trying to expose this issue again. He talks about this through his new book, "The GAME".
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4/20/13 - Saturday Night: First or Correct?
News outlets from around the world focused their attention on Boston this week. With so much information, and misinformation, coming in after the bombings, how can media outlets protect themselves from spreading the bad info amongst the good? MinnPost writer Brian Lambert explains.
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4/20/13 - Saturday Night: Bitter News for Honey
An important cog in our ecosystem, honeybees are under increasing attack. U of M entomologist Dr. Marla Spivak describes this growing malady and explains how it could affect more than just the honeycomb.
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4/20/13 - Saturday Night: Living Without a Roof
The Wilder Research Group did a one-day study back in October to count the number of homeless people across Minnesota. Greg Owen is Wilder's senior research manager. He gives us more meaning behind the statistics.
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4/20/13 - Saturday Night: Not of the Blood
Among a busy week in the news, one story that might have been overlooked involves the Supreme Court striking down the opportunity for law enforcement to draw blood from DWI suspects, in certain circumstances. Defense attorney Derek A. Patrin explains the significance of this ruling.
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3-23-13 - Saturday Night: 9 PM Hour
Do you suffer from food allergies? Moose speaks with marketing wiz Missy Berggren about a fundraising event that hopes to bring awareness on this issue. Then, Moose offers up a new study on a cause for being a picky eater. And political scientist Dave Schultz joins the program to discuss the federal budget, the issue of immigration, and the potential of a Franken-Bachmann Senate race.
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3-23-13 - Saturday Night: 8 PM Hour
The CIA is running covert operations around the world. But how do they pull off their missions? Former officer Kevin Shipp pulls back the curtain in his new book, "From the Company of Shadows." Later, are you ready for the end of days? Moose talks with survivalist and author N.E. MacDougald about the best ways to thrive after the Apocalypse.
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3-23-13 - Saturday Night: 7 PM Hour
During the SOTU, President Obama poured more light on the threat of hackers from China. How big of a threat are they? Sophos senior security advisor Chet Wisniewski offers his assessment. Then, it's time to talk taxes. For those having some issues with your taxes (back taxes, leins, audits), retired IRS criminal investigator Michael Vilardi tells us how to fix those problems before they get worse.
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3-23-13 - Saturday Night: 6 PM Hour
Moose Miller is back in the chair for the week's show. He starts the program with some tips that may help us out. Are you struggling with medical bills that may not even be correctly issued? Moose talks with Pat Palmer, founder of Medical Recovery Services, Inc., about how these problems arise and how we can possible fix them.
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3-16-13 - Saturday Night: 9 PM Hour
Have we actually become smarter over the last few decades? Moose finds out when he talks to professor James Flynn of the University of Otago in New Zealand. Then, Dave Schultz joins Moose to discuss the CPAC conference and its impact moving forward.
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3-16-13 - Saturday Night: 8 PM Hour
Are we really rising out of the housing market bust, or could this set up another bubble down the road? Real estate expert Fabian Calvo offers some answers. After that, Moose takes a deeper look at the story about the retirement home tragedy. Should company policy trump human compassion? Attorney Kevin Mednick tells us why he chooses the latter.
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3-16-13 - Saturday Night: 7 PM Hour
A new Pope was elected into the position this week. How will the Catholic Church continue to handle the past reports of sexual abuse of children? Attorney Jeff Anderson has been fighting this battle for decades, and he comments on the future of that fight. Then, with St. Patrick's Day being celebrated a day early, Moose looks into a piece of Irish culture with award-winning bagpiper E.A. Channon.
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3-16-13 - Saturday Night: 6 PM Hour
Moose Miller is sitting in for Esme this week. He kicks off the show by recapping the news of the week and inviting callers to comment on them. Later, we hear about the biggest news from this week's CPAC convention from POLITICO reporter and WCCO contributor James Hohmann.
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2-23-13 - Saturday Night: The Ticking Clock
We're just a few days away from the Sequester. Will we get a long-awaited long-term financial solution in Washington? Dave Schultz answers that. He also talks with Esme about ranked choice voting, the state budget, and the 2014 Senate race.
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2-23-13 - Saturday Night: Upgrading Mental Health Care
The discussion over increased mental health care in the Minneapolis Public Schools continues on. Will the increased funding become a reality? And why is it so important? District and Hennepin County mental health coordinator Dr. Mark Sander explains.
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2-23-13 - Saturday Night: Inside Rehab
When you see shows a la "Celebrity Rehab", it more than likely doesn't show the true process of going through addiction rehabilitation. Author Anne M. Fletcher takes a deeper look at the real stories of this industry with her new book "Inside Rehab", and she takes us into that world.
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2-23-13 - Saturday Night: Award Business
The Oscar doesn't just mean prestige for the movies (and the people behind the them) that win the awards. It's also a big financial boon to those films, along with the large studios that manufacture them. Edward Sylvan, CEO of Sycamore Entertainment, talks about the disparity between those studios and the smaller outfits that usually don't get the recognition.
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2-23-13 - Saturday Night: Pre-Red Carpet
The Oscars will take place Sunday night. We know the films. We know the performers. But who does WCCO movie blogger Eric Henderson believe will take home the statues? He gives Esme his predictions.
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2-23-13 - Saturday Night: Global Impact
The Nobel Peace Prize Forum is fast approaching. Esme takes another look inside the upcoming annual event when she welcomes 2013 presenter Catherine Ryan to the program. Ms. Ryan will talk about her work in the Arab World at the Forum's Global Day.
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2-23-13 - Saturday Night: Comcast Kerfuffle
Comcast recently started charging customers a small monthly fee for using Digital Terminal Adapters (DTAs). Customers are getting angered about having to pay for a formerly free service. Local attorney Michael Bradley is representing communities that are fighting the rate hikes. He explains the legality of this case.
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2-16-13 - Saturday Night: Decision Making
Hamline professor Dave Schultz discusses the proposed tax increases from Gov. Dayton. He also talks with Esme about the push to legalize Gay marriage, as well as review the responses to this week's State of the Union address.
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2-16-13 - Saturday Night: Controversial Comics
DC Comics sparked up a new controversy last week when they announced that comic author Orson Scott Card would be contributing to the upcoming anthology of the "Adventures of Superman" series. Local comic author Terrance Griep tells us why this selection was so controversial.
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2-16-13 - Saturday Night: Best in Show
The annual Westminster Dog Show took place earlier this week, and one Minnesota dog had the chance to show his stuff on the biggest stage. Colleen McCarthy is the owner of Captain Courageous, and the Zimmerman handler offers us an insider's look at the "Super Bowl for dogs".
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2-16-13 - Saturday Night: The Power of Consistency
He went from a long sting in prison to one of the most respected stories of success. Author Weldon Long tells Esme about his remarkable story, profiled in his new book.
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2-16-13 - Saturday Night: The Present of Networking
Whether you're a recent college grad or a seasoned employee looking for a career change, the current job market has a larger stress on creating a network and establishing yourself as a brand. Author Michael D. Brown tells us why.
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2-16-13 - Saturday Night: Wrestling With the Future
The International Olympic Committee decided to drop wrestling from its guaranteed lineup of competitions for the 2020 Olympics. Former Olympic silver medalist Brandon Paulson is now co-owner of Pinnacle Wrestling. He tells us what this decision could mean for the future of the sport.
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2-16-13 - Saturday Night: A Nobel Cause
The 25th annual Nobel Prize Peace Forum takes place March 8-10 at Augsburg College. We get a preview of this year's distinguished guests from forum executive director Dr. Maureen K. Reed.
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2-9-13 - Saturday Night: Back to Business
It's been a while since Esme caught up with Hamline professor Dave Schultz. The two catch up over the gun control debate, the role Mental Health has to play in the debate, how Sen. Franken has kept such a low profile, and Gov. Dayton's proposed taxes.
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2-9-13 - Saturday Night: Searching for Solutions
The conversation about gun control continues with it centered around background checks and the AR-15. Why is this style of gun so popular? And are expanded background checks part of the answer? Esme asks John Monson, the owner of Bill's Gun Shop and Range.
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2-9-13 - Saturday Night: Body Art
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick showed off more than his athletic skills this season. We also saw the elaborate and extensive tattoo work done on him. What's with the new trend of having our whole bodies inked up? Dr. Tom Barrows of Northeast Laser Tattoo Removal lets us know.
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2-9-13 - Saturday Night: Million-Dollar Idea
Do you love St. Paul? Are you ready to improve the city with your ideas? Those thoughts might give you a little scratch as well. St. Paul Foundation communications director Naomi Pesky explains how.
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2-9-13 - Saturday Night: People Person
You may have heard about the threat of overpopulation. What if it wasn't true, or even threatening? 'Weekly Standard' senior writer Jonathan Last disputes the overpopulation theory in his new book, "What to Expect When No One's Expecting."
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2-9-13 - Saturday Night: Cleaning Up Their Act
Over the past few years, the fascination with hoarding seems to have exploded, with time dedicated to it on the tube. But that might change soon. Janet Yaets is the President of the newly-formed Minnesota Hoarding Task Force, and she explains the reason for its formation.
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2-9-13 - Saturday Night: A Fresh Start
The Avalon School is a local charter school that gives students a new chance at learning without the threat of being bullied. Esme hears more about the St. Paul school from Special Education teacher Becca Merton and student Isaiah Ripley.
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1-12-13 - Saturday Night: New Year, Same Issues
Hamline professor Dave Schultz joins Esme for the first time in 2013. The debate over gun control rages on while the Obama Administration looks to offer its own recommendations. The financial discussion shifts from the Fiscal Cliff to the new Debt Ceiling. What will Democrats do with control of the State Legislature? Plus, what's the future for Norm Coleman?
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1-12-13 - Saturday Night: The Love Scam
As we finish up with the Holiday season and head toward Valentine's Day, some people will turn to online dating sites, hoping to find their soulmate. But you should be wary of people using these sites to run scams. Identity theft and personal security expert Robert Siciliano warns us about the possible dangers of these scams.
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1-12-13 - Saturday Night: Slick Returns
The Red Bull Crashed Ice event is returning to St. Paul as part of its Winter Carnival festivities. The event's second straight year in the Cities will include a few native skaters. Pete Majkozak is one former Twin Cities resident that qualified for the time trials. He talks about why he would do this. Also, Esme catches up with Team USA Crashed Ice coach Charlie Wasley.
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1-12-13 - Saturday Night: High School Musical
High schools provide many different types of clubs. However, one activity gives some students attention on a broader scale. Minneapolis North High teacher Heather Krabel and North High student A.C. Wilson talk about the high school DJs any Twin Cities resident can listen to.
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1-12-13 - Saturday Night: Positive Use for Testing...
It's reported the Lance Armstrong will go in front of the cameras next week to admit to using Performance Enhancing Drugs during his cycling career. But could PED's be used for good (instead of 'sporting evil')? Dr. Michael Wald, director of nutrition at Integrated Medicine, discusses the benefits.
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1-12-13 - Saturday Night: Recurring Violence
The story of Steven Johnson recently being charged with his wife's murder brought up Johnson's criminal past. How well does rehabilitation work when criminals are imprisoned? Esme asks Dan Caine, President of R.S. Eden, about the subject.
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1-12-13 - Saturday Night: Season of Sickness
The flu season is hitting us hard this Winter. Why is that the case? David Golden, Director of Public Health at the U of M, joins the show to explain this severe outbreak.
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12-22-12 - Saturday Night: Politics Through Tragedy
Hamline professor Dave Schultz gives his take on the gun control debate and its relation to how the NRA looks, public relations wise. He and Esme discuss the actual danger of the country going over the Fiscal Cliff. Plus, what were the big political stories of 2012?
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12-22-12 - Saturday Night: Christmas Toys
What "techie" gadgets should you look for under the Christmas tree this week? Pioneer Press tech writer Julio Ojeda Zapata lets us know.
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12-22-12 - Saturday Night: The Debate Rages On
The debate over gun control has ramped up after the Sandy Hook shooting. Is there a solution? What might be most effective? Esme gets input from Richard Painter (U of M law professor), Ilya Shapiro (Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute), and several listeners.
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12-22-12 - Saturday Night: Becoming Educated
With the long-standing presence of school-based programs for sex education and drug awareness, could a program be implemented regarding mental health awareness? State Rep. Mindy Greiliing might be looking into such a program.
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12-22-12 - Saturday Night: Adult Attention
What kinds of programs and treatments are available to young adults that may suffer from mental illness? We find some answers when Esme speaks to Sue Abderholden of NAMI-MN.
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12-22-12 - Saturday Night: Defined Ailment
Last Friday's school shooter was said to have had mental health issues, and, more specifically, reported to have suffered from Asperger's syndrome. What is this disease, and how can it be identified? Esme asks Pat Pulice, director of the Fraser Autistic Center of Excellence.
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12-8-12 - Saturday Night: Spirit of the Season
The Christmas season may be more known for its consumerism than anything else. However, Jill Hardie is trying to turn that into something more in tune with the spirit of the season. The author of "The Sparkle Box" explains how this can happen.
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12-8-12 - Saturday Night: Real Estate Roller Coaster
U.S. housing prices are said to have made their biggest jump in the last six years. Could the housing market finally be back on the up and up? St. Thomas real estate professor Herb Tousley tells us if we should have confidence in the housing market.
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12-8-12 - Saturday Night: The Future of Education
Last week, Jearlyn talked about the upcoming initiative five U.S. states will implement this coming year. But is the addition of 300 educational hours something that Minnesota could and should adopt in the future? Education Minnesota president Tom Dooher explains.
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12-1-12 - Saturday Night: Getting Caught Up
It's been a while since Esme talked with Hamline professor Dave Schultz. In fact, the election hadn't happened yet. They catch up on the results over the state amendments that were on the 2012 ballot. Plus, how close are we to actually going over the Fiscal Cliff?
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12-1-12 - Saturday Night: Subduing the Wild Side
The Holiday season means holiday parties for companies all across the area. You've probably heard, if not been involved in, some of the wild behavior that goes on at some of these gatherings. That might not be the greatest idea, according to staffing agency The Creative Group. Local branch manager Bob Berg offers some advice to avoid those wild mistakes.
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12-1-12 - Saturday Night: Guide to Survive
When it comes to the Minnesotan outdoors, what do you need to know to survive? Former Pioneer Press outdoors writer Chris Niskanen has studied this over the years and places his top tips in his new offering, "The Miinnesota Book of Skills."
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12-1-12 - Saturday Night: Worker Safety
This week, a deadly fire at a clothing factory in Bangladesh grabbed international headlines. How are the U.S. corporations that had their clothing lines made at this particular factory accountable to the safety of these workers? Judy Gearhart, executive director of the International Labor Rights Forum, answers that question.
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12-1-12 - Saturday Night: Prescription Addiction
Esme visits another angle of the Little Falls shootings when she dives into the allegations that the two teens were burglarizing homes in search of prescription drugs. "Dangerous Drugs" author Carol Falkowski joins the show to discuss the this side of the story.
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12-1-12 - Saturday Night: Edge of the Cliff
With the elections in the past, the campaign trail has picked up again. This time, the focus is on the upcoming Fiscal Cliff. Why is this such a big deal? Politico tax reporter Lauren French explains.
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12-1-12 - Saturday Night: Level of Protection
The recent incident in Little Falls that led to the shooting deaths of two teenagers raises the question about what a victim's rights are in the case of a home invasion. Esme finds out the legal ramifications when she speaks with attorney Joe Tamburino.
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11-17-12 - Saturday Night: Back to the Grind
With the 2012 Election overwith, Esme focuses on the aftermath of the results. Carleton College's Steven Schier joins her to discuss who made out well, the shift in the state's Congress, the impending Fiscal Cliff, and more.
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11-17-12 - Saturday Night: Holiday Film Guide
Several anticipated movies have hit the big screen just in time for Thanksgiving week. WCCO movie blogger Eric Henderson has seen many of them, and he lets us know what to see at the theatres.
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11-17-12 - Saturday Night: Critical Heat
A recent review of food personality Guy Fieri's new restaurant in Times Square wasn't necessarily glowing. The New York Times critic was actually considered scathing. But how far is too far? Roadfood.com editor Michael Stern joins Esme to explain the ethics of critiquing.
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11-17-12 - Saturday Night: More than the Turkey
Thanksgiving is only a few days away. If you're looking for options that will spruce up your Holiday table, let an expert guide the way. Star Tribune Taste Editor Lee Svitak Dean fits the bill and offers some tasty ideas.
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11-17-12 - Saturday Night: Teetering on the Edge
With Washington getting back to work, the most present issue is the "Fiscal Cliff". Esme talks with Paul Gutterman, from the U of M's Carlson School of Management, about what this term means, as well as what it could mean for our own finances.
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11-17-12 - Saturday Night: Leaving the Door Open
With the Marriage Amendment not passing in this election cycle, could that open the door to Same Sex Marriage becoming legal in Minnesota down the road? State Senator Scott Dibble answers that question.
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11-17-12 - Saturday Night: An Affair to Remember
The extramarital affair that led to the resignation of former CIA director David Petraeus continues to invoke new questions. What should we make of it? Esme asks Politico Defense Reporter Tim Mak.
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Saturday Night with Esme Murphy 10-27-12
David Shulltz
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Saturday Night with Esme Murphy 10-27-12
Adam Buffington
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Saturday Night with Esme Murphy 10-27-12
Sharon Curruthers
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Saturday Night with Esme Murphy 10-27-12
Jeff Rich
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Saturday Night with Esme Murphy 10-27-12
Dr David Walsh & Dr Kion Hoffman
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Saturday Night with Esme Murphy 10-27-12
Mark Muska
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Saturday Night with Esme Murphy 10-27-12
Joe Tamberino interview
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10-20-12 - Saturday Night: Down the Homestretch
What do the Presidential candidates need to work on before Monday's final debate? Carleton College professor Steven Schier discusses this, as well as the noted Congressional races across the state and how the vote on state issues will go.
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10-20-12 - Saturday Night: Nightmare on My Street
With the ghouls and goblins of Halloween around the corner, it's no wonder children have more nightmares at this time of the year. What can parents do to help their kids cope with those scary dreams? Psychiatrist Dr. Tom Jackson guides us.
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10-20-12 - Saturday Night: Talking Through Movement
The debate season will come to a close on Monday. What have we learned from the body language of the Presidential (and V.P.) candidates? Media consultant and News and Views host Roshini Rajkumar offers up a primer.
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10-20-12 - Saturday Night: Race to the Seat
The race for the Congressional seat from the state's 8th District is heated...and pricey. Brandon Stahl, Investigative Editor from the Duluth News Tribune, updates us on the battle between Chip Cravaack and Rick Nolan.
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10-6-12 - Saturday Night: Debate Recap
The first debate of the 2012 Presidential race took place this week. How did the candidates do? And what does it mean going forward? Carleton College professor Steven Schier offers his expertise.
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10-6-12 - Saturday Night: Finding Your Soulmate
At one point in time, we were all looking for the special someone. But is it fate, chance, or science that draws us together? Hellen Chen, author of "Matchmaker of the Century", goes with science and explains why.
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10-6-12 - Saturday Night: No Matter Who You Are
If you have young or unborn children, do you wonder if they will be gay or straight? What if you are opposed to a homosexual orientation? Anne Dohrenwend has written a book on the subject called "Coming Around." She discuss her reasoning for writing the book.
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10-6-12 - Saturday Night: Social Media Exposure
The world of social media has picked on greatly over the last few years. It has become a boon to entrepreneurs and companies that use it to its fullest marketing abilities. Lindsey Eaton is taking advantage of the opportunity, and the fashionista tell Esme how.
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10-6-12 - Saturday Night: Ill-Fated Return
This Spring, cases of a disease thought to be a thing of the past made a return in the U.S. Why is whooping cough making a comeback? Esme asks Kristen Ehresmann of the MN Department of Health.
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10-6-12 - Saturday Night: Going the Distance
The Twin Cities Marathon take place on Sunday. Three WCCO-TV employees aren't taking any shortcuts. They're running the whole race. Reporter Rachel Slavik is one of them. She'll explain how she's preparing for the race.
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10-6-12 - Saturday Night: Distractions Behind the Wheel
A new study from the CDC has just been released stating that a majority of teenagers have admitted to texting while driving. How do Minnesota teens handle this? Gail Weinholzer, the director of public affairs for AAA Minnesota, tells us.
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9-29-12 - Saturday Night: Data Mining
One thing we can count on come Election-time is the ever-frequent and ever-changing polls. How accurate are they? And should we use them as a litmus test for a political race? Dave Schultz discusses it with Esme.
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9-29-12 - Saturday Night: Digging Up the Past
Word came out this week that the investigation into the disappearence of Jimmy Hoffa would continue with a new search. Why are we so fascinated with this crime? Scott Burnstein, the author of "Motor City Mafia," offers his expertise to answer this question.
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9-29-12 - Saturday Night: Washington Insider
Alicia Long and Jayne Jones are very familiar with the work behind the scene at the U.S. Capitol. They both worked under former Minnesotan Senator Norm Coleman. Now, they've turned their experiences into the new novel "Capitol Hell". The co-authors discussed how much fact they used in their fiction.
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9-29-12 - Saturday Night: Locked Out
The NHL lockout is ongoing, but how long will it last? And how crippling could it be to the local ecomony? Esme asks Bill Robertson, the Wild's former VP of Communications and a current communication consultant at Tunheim Partners.
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9-29-12 - Saturday Night: Uplifting Election
Voting is going on now for an honor that doesn't include a political office. The annual America's Choice Honoree for Courage in Sports will be shown on CBS November 11th. Jack Jablonski is on the ballot for the award. His younger brother Max joins the program to discuss the initiative to honor his older sibling.
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9-29-12 - Saturday Night: Violence Prevention
In light of Thursday's workplace shooting, there is an outlet providing advice to companies that could prevent violence at work. Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Esq., traverses the country setting up such risk assessment teams. She tells us how effective this practice is.
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9-29-12 - Saturday Night: An Unwarranted Type of Variety
A study done by the Masonic Cancer Center at the U of M is stating that there are four variable types of Breast Cancer. Center director Dr. Douglas Yee explains the study and what it could mean for the disease and its prevention.
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9-22-12 - Saturday Night: Campaign Perceptions
It's another week to focus in on the candidates for the Presidency. This week, Mitt Romney was scrutinized for his tax returns and comments on the "47 percent." Did they hurt him beyond repair? Professor Dave Schultz talks with Esme about it. Plus, a closer look at the statewide races.
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9-22-12 - Saturday Night: Slip of the Tongue
If you follow politics, you expect the candidates to make some...eyebrow-raising comments. But what's behind those gaffes that are made by almost everyone in the spotlight? Dr. Bart Rossi is a political psychologist, and he provides some explanations for candidate's thought processes.
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9-22-12 - Saturday Night: Fashion Sense for Less Cents
Last Fall, Esme brought the name Michelle Dustin to our attention. Michelle devised program with ARC's Value Village thrift stores to be a personal shopper, helping those looking to update their style for reasonable prices. Now, she's back as the full-time personal shopper for the company and providing more tips to upgrade our closets.
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9-22-12 - Saturday Night: Standard Planning
The State of Minnesota has come with its first statewide plan to combat substance abuse and addiction. This is thanks to the state's Department of Human Services, and department commissioner Lucinda Jesson explains what the plan entails.
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9-22-12 - Saturday Night: Absolutely A-MAZE-ing
What kind of work goes into the corn mazes we usually see at this time of the year? Sever's Corn Maze in Shakopee has grown into an annual entertainment staple, and owner Sever Peterson tells us how it gained that status.
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9-22-12 - Saturday Night: Postgame Refueling
A recent study done by the U of M discusses the effects of junk food on young athletes after they've competed in athletic endeavors. What should your kids be eating after the big game? Esme asks Toben Nelson, director of the Health Youth Sports Study at the U of M.
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9-22-12 - Saturday Night: Howling for a Solution
The wolf population in Minnesota has been an issue across the state for quite a while now. The animals are off the endangered list, so what that mean in terms of population control? Esme montiors the debate from both sides of the issue, with Dr. Maureen Hackett (Howling for Wolves founder) and Joe Martin (MN Cattleman's Associations executive director) having their say.
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9-15-12 - Saturday Night: Neck and Neck
Hamilne professor Dave Schultz gives his thoughts on how thie week's events in the Middle East could effect the Presidential race. Speaking of, he and Esme discuss the tight race for President, as well as those for U.S. Congressional seats in Minnesota.
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9-15-12 - Saturday Night: Helping the Helpers
There seems to be an increase in the number of instances where medical professionals have been shown to have an addiction to prescription drugs. What can you do when your healthcare professional has drug problems themselves? Dr. Ethan Bryson authored the book "Addicted Healers," and he shares his expertise on the subject.
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9-15-12 - Saturday Night: A Unique Trial
The trial of Samuel Mullet continues in Ohio. Esme has been following this case, and she gets an update on the proceedings with Amish Cooks editor Kevin Williams.
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9-15-12 - Saturday Night: Canine Comfort
We know that dogs are Man's Best Friend, but does your canine companion have what it takes to be a therapy dog? Danielle Graczyk founded Canine Inspired Change to teach dogs to provide theraputic help. Esme finds out what this type of dog can do.
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9-15-12 - Saturday Night: Legal Issues
The Internet video mocking the Muslim faith has offended many in the Middle East. But is this Free Speech run amok? Attorney Joe Tamburino weighs in with legal expertise. Plus, Esme and Tamburino discuss the case of Mankato State football coach Todd Hoffner.
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9-15-12 - Saturday Night: Pregame Spread
During last week's show, Esme got a hankering for tailgating. And other than the obvious foods served outside the stadium, what else can be cooked up? Heavy Table writer Tricia Cornell offers some suggestions for the grill that we might not have thought of.
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9-15-12 - Saturday Night: A Tragic Week
The Middle East region has grown more volatile this week in the wake of a mocking Internet video and the anniversary of 9/11. Retired U.S. Col. and CBS News military analyst Jeff McCausland updates us on the latest.
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9-8-12 - Saturday Night: A Blue Kind of Party
Last week, Esme and Dave Schultz dug into the Republican National Convention. This time, it's the Democrats turn. How did President Obama fare with his speech? Why was President Clinton placed in his timeslot? And what effect will these two weeks have on the election?
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9-8-12 - Saturday Night: Walking in Different Shoes
What can shoes say about someone's personality? Does it change when we switch the shoes on our own feet? We find out more on the subject when Esme talks to author and adaptive leadership consultant Kathy Anderson.
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9-8-12 - Saturday Night: Love in the Wrong Places
Online dating is the new way of finding that special someone. But that can open people up to online scams. How can we protect ourselves from this? Esme asks Dan Hendrickson, spokesman for the Better Business Bureau.
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9-8-12 - Saturday Night: Honorable Mention
In Thursday night's speech, President Obama mentioned a Minnesota company as a standard of excellence in this economy. John Kerchner is a spokesman for Warroad company Marvin Windows. He tells their story of perseverance.
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9-8-12 - Saturday Night: New Beauty Trend
The latest trend in cosmetic surgery involves using stem cells in facelift procedures. How does it work, and how safe is it? Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Peri-kleez Lantz lets us know.
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9-8-12 - Saturday Night: Bringing Your Work Home
With school back in session, parents shift back into the tussle of getting the kids to do their nightly homework assignments. How much is too much? Esme asks Wheelock College developmental psychologist Dr. Janine Bempechat.
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9-8-12 - Saturday Night: Mistaken Photography
The case of an area football coach made Esme wonder, can taking naked pictures of your own children be considered child pornography? What about consentual teens trading sexting messages? Attorney Joe Tamburino gives us a legal understanding.
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9-1-12 - Saturday Night: Best Foot Forward
Esme recaps all that was the Republican National Convention with Hamline professor Dave Schultz. How did Mitt Romney do? Will this help his candidacy? How will the President respond? And what was up with the whole Clint Eastwood speech?
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9-1-12 - Saturday Night: Returning Rliey
Author Julie Kramer is back with her fifth murder mystery novel, "Shunning Sarah." The former WCCO-TV producer discusses the latest adventure of Riley Spartz, as well as how her background helps to shape her stories.
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9-1-12 - Saturday Night: Amish Crimes
The case of Samuel Mullet is one that most don't come across every day. The Amish man is on trial for leading a group of rogue Amish people in a series of crimes against their own people. Kevin Williams, editor of the Amish Cooks column, joins Esme to tell her about the appeal and peculiarity of this case.
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9-1-12 - Saturday Night: Body Image Awareness
Next Sunday, the MOA will host their first ever walk for eating disorder awareness. The hope is that the event, co-sponsored with the Mayo Clinic, will help young women who may be most vulnerable to body image issues. Dr. Leslie Sim, head of the Clinic's Eating Disorders Center, tells us how this event came together.
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8-25-12 - Saturday Night: Wanna Get Away
We're coming up to the last days to head out of town before the school year starts in earnest. What are some good deals we can look for when it comes to holiday travel and vacations for 2013? Louie Thiele, producer of Vacation Network News with CBS, offers some tips.
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8-25-12 - Saturday Night: Heading to College
The Mindset List was realeased this week. Moose asks Tom McBride (English professor from Beloit College) what this list is.
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8-25-12 - Saturday Night: The Newest Toy
Apple's day in court was a victorious one earlier this week when a lawsuit for copyright infringement fell in their favor. Now, they'll put their focus on the upcoming iPhone 5. How good can it get for them? Jim Cahn, Chief Investment Officer at Wealth Enhancement Group, offers up a forecast.
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8-25-12 - Saturday Night: From Then to Now
The State Fair is the most identifiable event in Minnesota. But how did it get to this status? Fair archivist Steven Granger regales how the Great Get-Together has evolved over the decades.
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8-25-12 - Saturday Night: On the Trail
President Obama is touring the country to try and secure his re-election. How does a campaign like this work? Moose finds out from Politico Senior White House reporter Glenn Thrush.
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8-25-12 - Saturday Night: The Pitfalls of a Mad Man
The world of advertising may look glamorous from portrayals on TV. However, there are actual pitfalls to the life of an ad man. Peter Rosch is renowned for his success in the business, but he's had to fight his demons for years. The ad writer discusses his battle with alcohol and his new book.
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8-25-12 - Saturday Night: An App for That
There's an iPhone app that allows someone to take a picture of a mole and have a board certified dermatologist analyze it. That doctor will then get back to the patient within 24 hours. How good of an idea is this? Dr. Bart Endrezzi from the U of M answers that question.
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8-25-12 - Saturday Night: Tight Race
The polls are showing a small gap between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in the Presidential race. Which polls are the most accurate? Moose Miller asks Mark Blumenthal, senior polling editor from the Huffington Post.
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8-18-12 - Saturday Night: Pondering Your Future
Psychic Ruth Lorden returns to the WCCO studios to answer listener questions about their health, employment, and relationships.
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8-18-12 - Saturday Night: State Fair Memorabilia
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is set to start next week. In honor of that, Appraisal Specialist's James Merrinan comes back in studio with some Fair artifacts from years past. Plus, he takes questions regarding your antiques.
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8-18-12 - Saturday Night: A Good Night's Sleep
Can sleeping disorders do more than just alter our daily moods? Dr. John Damergis of the Noran Neurological Clinic lets us know about the physical damage getting little sleep can do.
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8-18-12 - Saturday Night: The Olympic Dream
The Olympics have come and gone for another four years. And with so many athletes looking to realize that dream, why would someone drop out in the middle of it? That's what happened for two U.S. marathon runners. Local distance runner Andrew Carlson finished 6th at the U.S. Trials, and he discusses this controversy.
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8-18-12 - Saturday Night: The Summer Dinner Table
What are some meals you might want to think about cooking for those late Summer cookouts? HeavyTable.com contributor Trisha Cornell (also the author of "Eat More Vegetables") offers us some advice.
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8-18-12 - Saturday Night: The V.P. Pick
This week was the first full one that Paul Ryan was out on the campaign trail for Mitt Romney. Was the V.P. pick a successful one for the Republican ticket? Hamline University professor Dave Schultz joins Roshini to give his thoughts.
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8-11-12 - Saturday Night: The Ticket is Set
Mitt Romney selected his running mate on Saturday. Esme and Carleton College professor Steven Schier dissect the choice of Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan. Plus, they look at the state's upcoming Primary elections this week.
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8-11-12 - Saturday Night: Escalated Fighting
The battle for control of Syria continues to rage on. Will this end poorly for President Bashar al-Assad? And what will happen to his family? Esme asks Shawnee Satate University professor Amr Al Azm.
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8-11-12 - Saturday Night: Spotting Symptoms
The Barbara Schneider Foundation was created to train police officers and others in recognizing symptoms of mental illness and diffusing episodes before they grow beyond the point of control. Executive Director Mark Anderson explains how the program works and tells us about the namesake for which the foundation was named.
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8-11-12 - Saturday Night: Tuning the Radar
The recent mass shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin bring up concerns about how we might be able to detect signs that someone could do such an act. Author and investigative journalist Dan Korem returns to the program to answer some of our questions.
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8-11-12 - Saturday Night: Back to School Pricetag
How much are you going to spend on back-to-school items for your kids? And what do they actually need for the first day back in class? Babble.com contributor Jessica Ashley will steer you in the direction of some coupons that might ease the pain in your wallet.
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8-11-12 - Saturday Night: Change in Care
How is this state preparing for 2014, when 'Obamacare' is scheduled to go into effect? Will we be ready? Mike Rothman, the state Commissioner of Commerce, offers us an update.
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8-11-12 - Saturday Night: Reveling in Hate
Wade Michael Page, the shooter in last week's Sikh Temple tragedy in Wisconsin, is reported to have a long affiliation with a hate group. How prevalent are these type of groups in this country. Esme asks Brian Levin, Director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State-San Bernadino.
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8-4-12 - Saturday Night: Countdown
We're within 100 days of the Presidential election, and Esme gets an idea of how the race is going with Hamline professor Dave Schultz.
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8-4-12 - Saturday Night: Wake Up, Sleepyhead
As kids get ready to head back to school, how can parents shift that later bedtime backwards? Dr. Michel Cramer-Borneman joins the program to give some tips that will help ease the transition.
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8-4-12 - Saturday Night: Examining Mental Health
Heading back to the culture of mass shootings, is there a link between this type of violent crime and mental illness? Sue Abderholden, executive director of the regional office of NAMI, dispells any myths or stereotypes.
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8-4-12 - Saturday Night: Fitting a Mold
The Aurora shootings have had many seeking explanations on how someone can commit a mass murder spree. Author and investigative reporter Dan Korem returns to the show to explain the art of profiling this type of person.
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8-4-12 - Saturday Night: Branding the Olympic Dream
For two-plus weeks every four years, we focus in on the world's best gymnasts, swimmers, track stars, and more. But how can these athletes turn their Olympic stage into broader, longer-lived success? Brand ambassador Rachel Finch examines the possibilities.
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8-4-12 - Saturday Night: A Tragedy Teaching Moment
Eden Prairie hosted the 5th annual Raksha Walk on Saturday. The fundraiser for the Shreya R. Dixit Foundation brings awareness to the dangers of distracted driving. Foundation chair and Shreya's father, Vijay, tells us what progress has been made since his daugther's death in 2007.
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8-4-12 - Saturday Night: Loss of Power
Friday night's severe storms left some in our area without electricity. But that's nothing compared to what happened in India earlier this week, where more than 600 MILLION people lost power. Could such a widespread outage happen in our region? Esme asks Laura McCarten, Xcel Energy's Regional Vice President.
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7-21-12 - Saturday Night: Back in the Spotlight
Michele Bachmann made her way back to the top of the news cycle this week after she expressed a desire to look into a State Department employee and an accused connection into the Muslim Brotherhood. She even dragged fellow MN Congressman Keith Ellison into the mix. Plus, is there an issue with the wording of the Gay Marriage Amendment? Esme and Dave Schultz discuss those issues and more.
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7-21-12 - Saturday Night: Escalating Violence
The conflict in Syria continued to escalate this week after members of the Assad regime were assassinated by a suicide bomber. Amr Al Azm, professor of Middle East History and Anthropology at Shawnee State University, comes back on the show to update how other countries will be affected by the fighting.
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7-21-12 - Saturday Night: The Future of Shopping
Are the days of using cash and cards coming to an end? Pioneer Press tech columnist Julio Ojeda Zapata explains how programs like Square could make that happen sooner than we think.
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7-21-12 - Saturday Night: Inside the Killing Mind
What driving forces caused James Holmes to kill 12 people in an Aurora, CO movie theater? Could it have been prevented? Esme finds out from Dan Korem, the author of "Rage of the Random Actor."
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7-21-12 - Saturday Night: Peace in a Snap
A community photography project has helped local youth capture shots of everything from violence to safety. The "Picturing Peace" exhibit is circuiting through the Minneapolis Libraries this summer. We hear about the significance of the project from Alyssa Banks (Mpls. Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator) and Beth Shogren (Mpls. Downtown Improvement District).
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7-21-12 - Saturday Night: The Iowa Ponzi Schemer
It appears that Iowa's version of Denny Hecker/Tom Petters has emerged in the form of Russell Wasendorf. Jim Offner, Business Editor of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, informs us on the story.
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7-21-12 - Saturday Night: Healthy School Lunches
New federal standard for school meals are going into effect this month. What will that mean for your kids? And, if you packed your kids meals, are they healthy enough? Esme asks Jean Ronnei, nutrition director for St. Paul Public Schools, and Susan Moores, registered dietician and nutritionist.
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7-14-12 - Saturday Night: Bain of His Existence
How will the flap over his time at Bain Capital affect Mitt Romney's Presidential campaign? And has President Obama played his trump card too early? Dave Schultz joins Esme to discuss it. Plus, who will Romney choose as his VP candidate, and where will you vote come election time?
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7-14-12 - Saturday Night: Abby's Hope
With the hot weather, many folks are hitting the lakes and the pools. However, there has also been an apparent increase in the number drownings among young children in 2012. Alan Korn, executive director of the Abby's Hope Charitable Foundation, offers a new initiative to help curb these tragic incidents.
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7-14-12 - Saturday Night: A Celiac's Life
Over the past few years, the dieatary affliction more commonly known as Celiac's Disease has become more prevalent in our consciousness. What is this disorder and how do sufferers cope with it? Former WCCO-TV producer Kate Havelin (along with her college bound son, Max) suffer from the disease. She tells her story to Esme.
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7-14-12 - Saturday Night: The Heat is On
This hot summer continues on its merry way with another 90-degree weekend. Is this well above normal for the Upper Plains? Noted meteorologist Frank Watson explains how close we really are to a record Summer.
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7-14-12 - Saturday Night: Hidden Treasure
A man in Ohio found quite the surprise this week when he found a valuable selection of baseball cards in a family home. How valuable? Sports Huddle host and sports collectible expert Dave Mona informs us on the pricetag.
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Saturday Night with Esme Murphy
Esme Murphy talks about the tragic killings in Wisconsin and about the mysterious whereabouts of Jesse Jackson Jr.
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6-30-12 - Saturday Night: A Supreme-Filled Week
The Supreme Court was very busy this week. Hamline professor Dave Schultz weighs in on their decisions regarding Obamacare and the Arizona Immigration Law. How will these decisions affect the November elections?
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6-30-12 - Saturday Night: Reversal of Fortune
The national numbers are telling us that house prices are on the rise for the first time in seven years. Is the same thing happening in the Twin Cities? We find out from Dr. Tom Hamilton, professor of Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas.
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6-30-12 - Saturday Night: A Champion Standard
The reigning WNBA Champions have started their defense with a 15-1 record. But, as Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve informs us, they don't hand out trophies halfway through the season. The coach tells us how the team can improve and how the Olympic break could affect the team.
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6-30-12 - Saturday Night: Courageous Recognition
Earlier this week, Esme had a chance to talk for staff and patients at the Courage Center about how the Supreme Court's decision on health care affected the facility. Now, she brings Senior VP John Tschida on the program to discuss how they received a national innovation award.
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6-30-12 - Saturday Night: Gala for Jabs
On July 26th, NHL stars and celebrities will arrive at the Xcel Energy Center for the Believe in Miracles Gala honoring Jack Jablonski. We learn about the upcoming event from co-chair Cheryl Besse.
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6-30-12 - Saturday Night: Taste of the Fair
What will the new State Fair foods be? Esme finds out from Fair Marketing & Communications Manager Brienna Schuette.
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6-30-12 - Saturday Night: Fighting Away the Pounds
A new diet drug has been approved by the FDA. Could this be "the one" answer to help fight obesity? Dr. Gilford Hartley, Medical Director of HCMC's Bariatric Center and Obesity Program, lets us know.
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6-30-12 - Saturday Night: The Aftermath
What happens now that the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare? How will the insurance companies respond? Esme asks Stephen Parente, Director of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute at the Carlson School of Management.
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6-23-12 - Saturday Night: A Stormy Time Ahead
Esme talks with Carleton College professor Steven Schier about the upcoming healthcare decision from the Supreme Court, the state political races, and how this week's weather in Duluth could affect the race.
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6-23-12 - Saturday Night: Careful What You Eat
Twins 1B Justin Morneau recently revealed that he changed his diet over the past few months. By taking gluten and sugar out of his eating habits, he been feeling better overall. What should people with food allergies or intolerances do to make their eating habits work for them? Esme finds out from registered dietician Amanda Stommes. Then, we learn more about gluten-based Celiac Disease from Julie Salato, Executive Director of the Celiac Center of Minnesota.
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6-23-12 - Saturday Night: Summer Cookin'
Looking for some recipes to fix during this Summer season? Kelsey Banfield created the blog "Family Kitchen" to provide us with some direction. She reveals some of her ideas over the air.
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6-23-12 - Saturday Night: Modern-Day Slavery
We may think that slavery in this country was abolished near 150 years ago. However, just last year, the State Department reported that more than 42,000 adults and children were held in slavery, forced into prostitution, or otherwise trafficked. Linda Miller, the executive director of Civil Society, explains how this is happening.
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6-23-12 - Saturday Night: Mail Order Tickets
Police in New York City want to pass a proposal in which drivers would receive speeding tickets through the mail. But all they need to do is ask folks in Minnesota how that initiative turned out. Attorney James Cullen was on the case against this initiative, and he talks about why it failed.
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6-23-12 - Saturday Night: Northern Minnesota Flooding
The flood waters are receding slowly in and around the Duluth area, but the damage will take longer to clean up. Northwest News Center anchor Courtney Godfrey recaps the devastating storms. After that, Mike Stewart, Meteorologist-in-Charge at the NWS Duluth office, explains how rare this weather system was.
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6-23-12 - Saturday Night: Healthcare Crescendo
The Supreme Court is expected to reveal their decision on Obamacare this upcoming week. What are the possible ramifications, one way or the other, on the Presidential election? Esme asks U. of M political science professor Tim Johnson.
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6-16-12 - Saturday Night: Busy, Busy, Busy
From President Obama's Executive Order on illegal immigrant children to Mitt Romney's V.P. decision to the Supreme Court's upcoming decisions, the world of Politics seems to be rotating at light speed. Hamline professor Dave Schultz joins Esme to slow it down a bit.
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6-16-12 - Saturday Night: Not So Supreme
The approval rating for the Supreme Court is at 44 percent as they make decisions on multiple controversial cases in the next few weeks. Hamline law professor Douglas McFarland worked at the Supreme Court in the past and tell us why the institution isn't instilling confidence in the public.
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