Roshini Rajkumar

Andy Roesgen is a freelance journalist covering the Chauvin Trial for Turkey, Israel, and France, among other countries, that have huge interest in the American Justice System. He talks about what people outside the US want to know as Week two of jury selection gets underway.

A little hockey talk on Real Talk! Former Minnesota Wild great Wes Walz joins Roshini along with Wild and Golden Gophers Football head team physician Dr. Joel Boyd. Just how quickly does a hockey injury get diagnosed on the ice? It might surprise you. Dr. Boyd and Wes Walz talk hockey, sports injuries, the Wild’s season and more.

This week's Winning Moment, Drinal Foster. Drinal leads a new Center of Excellence at Wells Fargo. She previews Ignite Black Business Summit coming on March 19th, sponsored by Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce and National Black MBA Association.

Scott Tufts is the Vice President of Court TV. Scott previews how Court TV’s three cameras will be the only ones inside the largest courthouse at Hennepin County for the Chauvin Trial from jury selection through post-verdict. Requests came from all over the world to tap into Court TV’s feed. Scott shares how you can watch and how Court TV helped the courts navigate COVID-19.

University of Minnesota Law Professor Richard Frase joins Roshini to talk the Derek Chauvin trial. Could jury selection be delayed Monday? In the leadup to the Chauvin trial, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that Judge Cahill must reconsider reinstating the 3rd degree murder charge. Professor Frase talks us through this, differences among the charges against Chauvin, and how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to constitutional protections.

CEO of Minneapolis Chamber Jonathan Weinhagen joins Roshini to talk downtown safety. The Minneapolis Chamber is working closely with Downtown Council, public safety leaders, and the city of Minneapolis in the ramp up to the Chauvin Trial. Jonathan shares what people can expect and why he wants people to know downtown is still open. 

A COVID Relief package passed the Senate with no Republican support. Now it heads back to the House for a vote Tuesday. Congressman Dean Phillips tells us his voting plans, and he gets into his Voting Rights bill.

Listeners share thoughts with Roshini about their plans for the Derek Chauvin trial. 

The Golden Globes tonight. Real Talk with Roshini go to film critic Paul McGuire Grimes joins Roshini. Paul previews the nominations and the rest of the awards season. Plus, his tips for the latest streaming shows.  

This week's Winning Moment is CEO of Sanneh Foundation, Tony Sanneh joins Roshini. Just off a successful annual fundraising gala, Tony talks about what his foundation’s big plans are for 2021 as it continues to equalize and better lives for kids.

Prospective jurors got a 13-page juror questionnaire. Jury selection in the Derek Chauvin trial starts March 8th and is sure to have some twists the regular public might not be aware of. Retired State Court Judge Kevin Burke walks us through what attorneys on both sides face as well as jury protection issues during this high-profile trial. Plus, why this trial could still get moved out of Hennepin County.

Betsy Roder is the Executive Director of New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Which is more important? To Win or to Play by the Rules? That’s the 2021 Great American Think-Off question. A contest that exhibits civil disagreement between powerful ideas that connect to your life at a gut level. In this 28th annual event, you compete with a 750-word essay due by April 1st. Four finalists each win $500 and an all-expense paid trip to New York Mills in June and of course, bragging rights.

Lydia Moynihan with Fox Business joins Roshini for some stock market talk. GameStop continues to make headlines. Lydia dives into that, shares how investing in stocks is changing, investing tips and more. 

This week's Winning Moment is documentarian Tricia Regan. Heart diseases is the biggest killer of women and men. But women are more likely to be misdiagnosed or not even treated. Tricia's new film Ms. Diagnosed delves into the why as she traces real-life stories of unexpected patients. She also previews a special free screening on February 25th.

Use of force expert Joe Dutton is our justice contributor. He gives us a reality check on the safety protocols at Hennepin County Courthouse ahead of the Chauvin Trial. Plus, we get into gun safety in light of the Buffalo shooting.

Senator Melisa Franzen (DFL, District 49) & Representative Tony Albright (GOP, District 55B) join Roshini together for two segments.  They cover many topics, including cannabis, Education Amendment, footing the bill for Chauvin Trial law enforcement, and respond to your calls and texts.

Stephanie Arnold is the author of 37 Seconds. Stephanie was clinically dead for 37 seconds after suffering an amniotic fluid embolism immediately after giving birth to her second child. A new Netflix documentary Surviving Death looks at people who died and came back. That’s exactly what happened to Stephanie. We find out what she saw and heard before she came back into her body. Plus, the lessons she gained for life.

Amy Zellmer joins Roshini to discuss Traumatic Brain Injury. Someone in the United States suffers a traumatic brain injury every nine seconds. Amy is a Traumatic Brian Injury survivor herself, she shares how it can happen to anyone and the common myths surrounding misdiagnosis. Plus, tips to help everyone out there limit the chance of suffering a traumatic brain injury themselves. 

This week's Winning Moment features Chris Rogers. He used to play for the Minnesota Vikings. Now, he teaches and coaches kids. Chris shares how KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Academy is making a difference in North Minneapolis.

Author of The Gift of Our Wounds & My Life After Hate Arno Michaelis joins Roshini. Arno was a founding member of what went on to become the largest racist skinhead organization on the planet. He was also lead singer of the hate-metal band Centurion. Single parenthood and love from people to whom he had shown hate, helped him turn around his life. He also partners with one of his book co-authors, who’s a Sikh, as they inspire people to wage peace and understanding in talks around the country.