Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

How Civics, Politics and Law Affect You: Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch educates listeners about how civics, politics, law (and some economics), affect you in everyday life and why the survival of our democracy depends on active citizen participation in our government. Can you name the 3 branches of government? Do you know what the supremacy clause is and how it works? Do you wonder why politicians “can’t just get along” and do their jobs? Join Bruce Sundays at 5 PM on AM950 to understand how our democracy works and doesn’t work, learn why politics matters to you, and how you can be an informed citizen, even if you don’t like politics!

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Episode 104 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

July 20, 2026 • 48 mins
More signs of authoriatarianism in the US; Trump and team trying to hide bad economic news; ICE killings in Texas and Maine.
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Episode 103 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

July 13, 2026 • 48 mins
This week Bruce details the 1776 grievances outlined in the Declaration of Independence that Trump is violating now, the Supreme Court shadow docket, and how Congress was meant to be the strongest of the three branches of government.
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Episode 102 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

July 6, 2026 • 48 mins
Get ready to unpack the dizzying wave of late-June Supreme Court rulings that are fundamentally shifting the balance of power in Washington. Bruce breaks down the most alarming conservative decisions, from gutting birthright citizenship to giving the President unprecedented authority to fire independent agency heads. We also wrap up on a hopeful progressive note by…
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Episode 101 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

June 29, 2026 • 48 mins
This week Bruce talks about how Republican policies hurt everyone, including their own eager voters, the continued erosion of democracy under Trump, and a big night for Democratic Socialist candidates on Tuesday’s election night.
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Episode 100 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

June 22, 2026 • 48 mins
Bruce commemorates his 100th episode this week by discussing the Iran “deal”, the increase in wealth inequality, and how Medicare for All could lower our tax burdens overall.
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Episode 99 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

June 15, 2026 • 48 mins
Bruce outlines more war crimes with the US returning to attacking boats in the Caribbean, how the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to cancel an election that was already in progress to redo it with new gerrymandered maps, and how dangerously close we are getting to corporations having voting rights.
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Episode 98 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

June 8, 2026 • 48 mins
Ever wonder what actually goes on behind the scenes of your local school board or what those levy referendums on your ballot really mean? Bruce Klopfleisch sits down with Eastern Carver County school board member Ellie Krug to demystify the crucial role these boards play in shaping our communities and bridging achievement gaps. From balancing…
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Episode 97 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

June 1, 2026 • 48 mins
This week Bruce examines Democrats letting down their base, ultra-wealthy people fighting against paying more taxes with a focus on Jeff Bezos. and how there is still no exit strategy to end the Iran war.
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Episode 96 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

May 25, 2026 • 48 mins
Bruce Klopfleisch kicks things off by breaking down the controversial new $1.8 billion DOJ fund compensating January 6th insurrectionists and what it actually means for American taxpayers. He also dives into the massive, untapped power of the non-voting public, explaining why getting this crucial demographic to the ballot box is our best defense against rising…
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Bruce Klopfleisch with Ian Millhiser (5/19/26)

May 19, 2026 • 21 mins
Bruce was joined by Ian Millhiser, senior correspondent for VOX. They talk about the Virginia Supreme Court overturning a vote to allow Democratic redistricting. Read more about what they talked about at: https://www.vox.com/politics/488176/virginia-supreme-court-gerrymandering-decision-republicans-win
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Episode 95 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

May 18, 2026 • 47 mins
Bruce peels back the curtain on Chief Justice John Roberts’ latest attempt to convince us the Supreme Court isn’t a political weapon. Between a deep dive into the Court’s recent track record on voting rights and a look at their plummeting approval ratings, it’s clear the public isn’t buying the “neutral arbiter” act anymore. To…
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Episode 94 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

May 11, 2026 • 47 mins
Bruce Klopfleisch dives into the recent Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s redistricting, explaining why he believes it effectively legalizes racism in American map-making. He breaks down the shift from Section 5 to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the “reverse discrimination” claims that led the court to weaken protections for minority voters. #PoliticsMatters…
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Episode 93 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

May 4, 2026 • 48 mins
This week Bruce details how the GOP is suddenly insisting that taxpayers will help pay for the Trump ballroom, how the DOJ’s latest attempt to charge James Comey is likely to fail, and more attacks on the First Amendment from the Trump administration.
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Episode 92 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

April 27, 2026 • 47 mins
Bruce Klopfleisch isn’t holding back today as he breaks down Justice Clarence Thomas’s recent lecture at UT, calling out the partisan hackery and what he sees as a dangerous misrepresentation of our nation’s founding documents. On a brighter note, we’re digging into some “good news” regarding Virginia’s redistricting wins and some surprising new polling out…
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Episode 91 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

April 20, 2026 • 48 mins
Bruce Klopfleisch dives into the latest Supreme Court drama, breaking down why he thinks the MAGA-aligned bench is doing Steve Bannon some serious favors while ignoring legal precedents. Bruce lays out a practical roadmap for reforming the court, ranging from age limits to jurisdiction stripping, before pivoting to a much-needed “good news” segment. You’ll hear…
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Episode 90 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

April 13, 2026 • 46 mins
This episode originally aired December 1, 2026: This week Bruce is joined by AM950 owner Chad Larson to discuss the history of AM950 and the challenges of running a radio station today.
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Episode 89 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

April 6, 2026 • 47 mins
This week Bruce recaps the No Kings rallies from last weekend, how the State of Minnesota is suing the DOJ for evidence related to the Good and Pretti murders by ICE, and Trump’s likely futile attempt to stop mail-in voting on his own.
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Episode 88 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

March 30, 2026 • 48 mins
Bruce Klopfleisch breaks down the powerful community strategies that helped scale back the presence of ICE in Minnesota, ranging from general strikes to neighborhood-level mutual aid. You’ll also hear about the Gophers women’s basketball team’s exciting Sweet 16 run and get a heads-up on Bruce’s upcoming guest hosting gig for Matt McNeil. This conversation hits…
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Episode 87 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

March 23, 2026 • 48 mins
This week Bruce continues his theme of economic concerns, then moves into the SAVE Act and how it’s far less popular than Republicans insist, plus Bruce’s open letter to Chief Justice Roberts.
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Episode 86 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

March 16, 2026 • 47 mins
Bruce discusses the DFL convention he attended last weekend (and how you can be involved), and more bad economic news coming from Washington.
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