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!
Episodes
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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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.
The post Episode 87 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
Bruce discusses the DFL convention he attended last weekend (and how you can be involved), and more bad economic news coming from Washington.
The post Episode 86 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
This week Bruce highlights how you can help fight back, a few points from the State of the Union, the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s broad tariff agenda, and Dems continuing to succeed in special elections.
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This week Bruce touches on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, more good news coming out o Virginia, but also some not great poll numbers for Dems, another unforced error by Rep. Jeffries regarding ICE, and the GOP’s fascist SAVE Act.
The post Episode 84 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
This week Bruce details more good results for Democrats in special elections, Speaker Mike Johnson takes another loss in the House, and poor economic news including Nebraska rolling back a voter-approved minimum wage law.
The post Episode 83 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
This week Bruce has a good news show – the Democrats’ major upset for a Texas house seat, Republicans retreating in MN, and more people than ever showing up to caucus for MN elected officials.
The post Episode 82 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
Bruce covers the ongoing fallout from the ICE killing of Alex Pretti, plus how our government’s system of checks and balances is faltering.
The post Episode 82 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
This week Bruce details the continuing crime and chaos of ICE, how we will have to rely on ourselves to get through these trying times, and the acceleration of wealth and income inequality in America.
The post Episode 81 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
Thjis week Bruce discusses the continued fallout from the murder of Renee Good, the state’s response, and another upcoming potential federal government shutdown in Washington.
The post Episode 80 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
Bruce provides a detailed legal analysis regarding the tragic shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. He examines the complexities of state versus federal jurisdiction, the limitations of qualified immunity, and why the state of Minnesota maintains the authority to pursue criminal charges. He also highlights the critical role of bystander video…
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Bruce Klopfleisch challenges the prevailing narrative of a “booming” economy, presenting a series of sobering statistics that suggest a deepening crisis for the working class as 2026 begins. He examines rising bankruptcy rates and substantial job losses in the federal and industrial sectors, attributing these trends to the combined impact of high interest rates and…
Bruce Klopfleisch analyzes the recent controversy surrounding CBS News and 60 Minutes, arguing that corporate interests and political pressure led to the suppression of a report on El Salvador’s prison system. He discusses the broader implications for independent journalism, citing Larry Ellison’s influence at Paramount and a potential TikTok acquisition by American investors as evidence…
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This week Bruce details the House rejecting a vote on healthcare subsidies, the lawsuit against the Trump ballroom which has doubled in estimated cost, and more discussion of war crimes by the US government.
The post Episode 76 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
This week Bruce covers more bad economic news as manufacturing jobs continue to decline, Democrats continue their string of good election outcomes, and how the Supreme Court is allowing race-based gerrymandering.
The post Episode 75 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
Bruce discusses the increasing scrutiny surrounding the US boat strikes, the special election in Tennessee where a deep Republican district had its margins shaven by more than half, and how Sec. Kristi Noem may be held in contempt of court.
The post Episode 74 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
Bruce Klopfleisch analyzes the legal incompetence of the Trump administration following the dismissal of politically motivated charges against James Comey and Letitia James due to procedural failures. He breaks down shattering new poll numbers that reveal deep public dissatisfaction with the current economy and inflation, contradicting the White House’s narrative of success. Finally, the discussion…
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Bruce Klopfleisch breaks down a week of significant defeats for the administration, beginning with the near-unanimous Congressional passage of the Epstein files release and the Department of Justice’s attempts to resist compliance. He analyzes the court losses in Texas, Indiana, and Kansas that threaten Republican efforts to gerrymander seats before the 2026 midterms. Finally, Bruce…
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This week Bruce covers the 8 Democratic senators who caved and ended the shutdown with nothing that they had held out for, plus Utah upholds redistrcting that will add a Democratic House seat.
The post Episode 71 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
Bruce covers this week’s elections with big wins for Democrats across the board, plus more on US war crimes wantonly attacking boats.
The post Episode 70 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.
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