This podcast is a follow-up to our newsletter, The Appeal of Socialism.
Election Updates
Since we didn’t have time to produce an audio edition of the newsletter on Sunday, we recorded one this morning instead. We’re finding that more people are listening to the podcast—often more than are reading the written version—so we’ll continue experimenting with the format.
In today’s episode, we discuss a few recent developments in the local election landscape:
Mariam DeMello has confirmed that she will continue her campaign for the Ward 11 City Council seat. After losing the DFL endorsement to Jamison Whiting, there was speculation she might withdraw. However, in a recent press release, she announced plans to file and relaunch her campaign.
Billy Menz has ended his campaign for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Commissioner in District 1. Unless another candidate files, the DFL-endorsed Dan Engelhart will run unopposed.
The candidate filing period for Minneapolis municipal races runs from July 29 to August 12. After that, we’ll have a complete picture of who’s officially in—and who isn’t.
Experimentation
In addition to interviews, we will start including a review of reader comments in the podcast. We’ve appreciated the thoughtful conversations sparked by the newsletter, and we think others will too. Starting with future episodes, we’ll highlight a few notable comments when we record a podcast tied to a newsletter.
We’re fortunate to have an engaged, insightful, and well-informed audience. Reader feedback often surfaces ideas and angles we hadn’t considered, and we’d like to share more of that thinking with the broader community.
Inside Scoop
We want readers and listeners to feel comfortable reaching out with tips or insights. If you have story suggestions, questions, or feedback, you can always email, call, or text us.
For those who prefer a more private channel, we also use Signal, a secure messaging app used by many reporters and public officials. You can contact us there with confidence that your identity and information will not be shared without your explicit permission.
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