Cover image of The Theater of Public Policy

The Theater of Public Policy

The Theater of Public Policy explores big ideas using improvisational comedy. We invite smart people to talk about the issues of the day and a team of improvisers brings them to life. Presented here, ... Read more

Podcast cover

HOUSING VALUES | EPISODE #1 | RYAN ALLEN

HOUSING VALUES | EPISODE #1 | RYAN ALLEN

Listen to the very first episode of "Housing Values" a new podcast from The Theater of Public Policy all about the affor... Read more

25 Feb 2021

30mins

Podcast cover

The Millennial Farmer

The Millennial Farmer

Zach Johnson is a fifth generation Minnesota farmer. The industry obviously looks much different than it did when his gr... Read more

5 Dec 2019

46mins

Podcast cover

Is this the Era for the ERA?

Is this the Era for the ERA?

Should gender equity be written into Minnesota law? For decades, advocates have been pushing for just that, and earlier ... Read more

3 Dec 2019

44mins

Podcast cover

The Commissioner of Public Safety

The Commissioner of Public Safety

Who oversees police and public safety across the state of Minnesota? It’s former Metro Transit and St. Paul police chief... Read more

28 Nov 2019

19mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Podcast cover

An Improvised De-escalation Training!

An Improvised De-escalation Training!

It’s a show with tools you can use in your next family dinner table debate! “De-escalation” is a way of approaching a po... Read more

26 Nov 2019

47mins

Podcast cover

Awww Yeah, It's the Auditor!

Awww Yeah, It's the Auditor!

Our quest to have all of Minnesota’s statewide elected officials on the show takes a big step forward as we welcome Minn... Read more

21 Nov 2019

42mins

Podcast cover

Creating an Economy That Works for Everyone

Creating an Economy That Works for Everyone

Tawanna Black, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Economic InclusionThe Twin Cities has a strong business sector, yet h... Read more

4 Nov 2019

45mins

Podcast cover

UMN President Joan Gabel

UMN President Joan Gabel

The University of Minnesota has a new president. It’s a 24/7 job, overseeing five campuses serving 10,000s of students, ... Read more

15 Oct 2019

43mins

Podcast cover

Brexit, Pursued by Bad Hair

Brexit, Pursued by Bad Hair

The Guardian UK's Parliamentary Sketch Writer, John Crace joined us for a night of Brexit talk and improv comedy! The Un... Read more

28 Aug 2019

51mins

Podcast cover

A History of the Mississippi

A History of the Mississippi

Learn about the history of the Mississippi river with John Anfinson, Superintendent at Mississippi National River and Re... Read more

19 Aug 2019

51mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”