Roshini Rajkumar

The chef of Handsome Hog (among other things) is trying to tackle two large issues at the same time.  He explains his effort to support those affected by George Floyd's death.  He also tells us how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected his business ventures.

MN Sen. Melissa Franzen gives her thoughts on the upcoming Special Session over in St. Paul.  Then, certified art therapist Lisa Lounsbury informs us how art can be a healing, soothing influence against the stresses of 2020.

MN Rep. Dave Baker joins the program with his preview of what the Legislature will try to address during the Special Session.  Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Jonathan Weinhagen explains how area restaurants are trying to recover from two recent crises.

How have the events of the last two weeks affected you?  Roshini takes your phone calls and texts.  St. Paul chef Justin Sutherland tells us about his effort to help those affected by George Floyd's death and the subsequent riots.  Lea B. Olson provides her perspective from reporting on this story over the weekend.

The head coach of the Macalester men's basketball team previewed an event on Saturday geared toward providing help and healing to the unrest that's been hovering over the Cities the last two weeks (and longer).

Bolder Options program director Xavier Vasquez discusses what might be on the docket for the Minnesota legislation's Special Session regarding George Floyd's death.  The Free Book Buggie co-founder Debbie Beck tells us about the children's books that she offers and how these can be helpful during this time.

It's a special Saturday edition of the program.  Roshini goes through the issues that have hovered over the city (and the country) this week.  Adam Platt of Twin Cities Business Magazine talks about businesses recovering from last week's riots (along with re-opening from the pandemic).

Chef David Fhima joins Roshini after the governor blindsided restaurants with patio service only on June 1st. Chef Fhima shares hardship for the industry.

The Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at St. Thomas looks into the claims that anarchists have infiltrated the protests following the killing of George Floyd.

The CEO of the Center for Economic Inclusion discusses the events surrounding and following the killing of George Floyd.  She also lends her thoughts on what underlying reasons may be bringing cases such as this one to a head.

University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle kicks off the 1 o'clock hour. What does he see for future college athletics. Could any sports be cancelled. It's graduation season as well. What challenges is he facing in that aspect due to COVID-19.

Author of Management Mess to Leadership Success. Become the Leader You Would Follow Scott Miller joins Roshini. Scott shares how this topic applies to traditional bosses and to each of us in our own lives, especially during COVID times. Tv Critic Paul McGuire Grimes follows Scott Miller. Paul gives tips for new shows to watch. Plus, could we ever run out of TV shows? Paul says, “That’s a hard NO!” John Rosengren closes the show with Roshini. John is the author of the hockey novel A Clean Heart. A novel about a young man who gave up his hockey career to get sober. John’s novel blends into real life as John himself is 38 years sober.

University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle kicks off the 1 o'clock hour. What does he see for future college athletics. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson joins later in the hour. How is the city of Duluth handling COVID-19. Astrid Kammueller from the animal humane society also joins the show. Rabbits, guinea pigs, even mice. Could this be the pet your kid needs now? AHS says these critters offer a good option for young people to start learning about the responsibility of having pets.

With tomorrow being Memorial Day and with it being graduation season, today's theme is to honor those women and men that served our great country and congratulate those graduating. In the first hour, Roshini opens up the phone lines. Chef David Fhima joins the show. The Governor blindsided restaurants with patio service only on June 1st. Chef Fhima shares hardship for the industry. 

Chef Gavin Kaysen kicks off the hour with Roshini. Chef Kaysen has 3 restaurants but is fighting for the entire industry. Recent surveys say anywhere from 50-80% of restaurants and hospitality industry businesses won’t survive #COVID. He gives his take.

The WNBA would have kicked off this past Friday. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve hops on with Roshini to talk about plans for the future and what's next for her and her team.

The last hour of the show, Chef Gavin Kaysen kicks off the hour with Roshini. Chef Kaysen has 3 restaurants but is fighting for the entire industry. Recent surveys say anywhere from 50-80% of restaurants and hospitality industry businesses won’t survive #COVID. He gives his take. Author of a new book Seize Your Life: How to Carpe Diem Every Day Jasmine Stringer joins to give some lifestyle tips. 

In the second hour, Representative Heather Edelson joins Roshini to share if the parties were able to work across the aisle during this pandemic and what is left to accomplish? The WNBA would have kicked off this past Friday. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve hops on with Roshini to talk about plans for the future and what's next for her and her team. Atone Melton-Meaux is a Democrat and Iihan Omar challenger. He says Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has neglected the Fifth district and shares why he’s challenging her.

During the first hour of the show, Roshini opens up the phone lines. If you were writing yourself a letter to read ten years from now; what would you write in that letter? Senator Jim Abeler also joins Roshini. What got accomplished during Minnesota's last session hearings, what was left undone, and what does Senator Abeler think of Minnesota's new budget deficit. 

Senator Abeler joins Roshini to discuss what got accomplished in Minnesota's last session mettings. What got left undone? Also, what is his take on Minnesota’s new budget deficit.