Roshini Rajkumar

Hamline & University of Minnesota Law professor David Schultz joins Roshini to talk hot trials. Professor Schultz walks us through the pre-trial appeals and rulings in the Chauvin trial. Plus, are we done with Trump’s Impeachment items now that the US Senate voted to acquit?

Jimmy Sengenberger shares how student loan debt became a national crisis and why he says Biden’s forgiveness plan will make it worse. Plus, he talks alternative solutions.

Patti Soskin is the owner of Yum Kitchen & Bakery with locations in St. Louis Park and Minnetonka. Patti joins this Valentine's Day to give love birds and friends ideas for sweet treats, gifts, and some romantic meals. 

Dr. David Hilden of Hennepin County Medical Center joins Roshini to talk the latest, up to the minute COVID-19 news including, a lot of great vaccine information. 

This week's Winning Moment is Dave Lee. Only 83 days until he leaves The Morning Show with Dave Lee, this WCCO Radio icon reflects on 32 years at the station, 29 years on The Morning News with Dave Lee, and 48 years on the air. He shares a lot of memories with Roshini. Memories that include the Twins 1991 World Series championship, Alex Haley, his trip to Japan with Fritz Mondale. Plus, special relationships he developed and other highlights throughout his illustrious career.

Super Bowl LV features the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams have former Golden Gophers football players. Former Vikings Linebacker E.J. Henderson and former Vikings Director of Community Relations Brad Madson join Roshini to discuss Super Bowl LV and the special relationships they share with the Golden Gophers' playing in tonight's game. 

Roshini talks Valentine's Day & Galentine’s with Relationship Coach Kim Koehler. Coach Kim is back on Real Talk with Roshini to share relationship advice for couples, singles, and those gal pal and bromance friendships. She also has tips to make Valentine’s Day unique in these unique times.

Jack Uldrich is a futurist and he uses his skills to predict today’s Super Bowl winner. Plus, why he says the only way to move forward individually and as a nation is to continue to challenge current beliefs. The rapid pace of information, technology, and A.I., means no one can stay in one mindset. He pushes for embracing the unknown.

Stu Voigt was a Vikings tight end for 11 seasons. He played in 3 Super Bowls (VIII, IX, XI) and was the last Viking to score a Touchdown in a Super Bowl (January 9th, 1977). He was named to the 50 Greatest Vikings List in 2010 and was a Vikings broadcaster for 17 years. Minnesota Vikings great St Voigt joins Roshini to discuss Super Bowl past and present.   

Roshini talks Super Bowl LV, big games, sports gambling, and the GameStop frenzy with Sports & Business Attorney Steve Silton. 

Former Minnesota Viking and Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens, Matt Birk joins Roshini. Matt joins from Tampa Bay, Florida, home of Super Bowl LV. He talks about his Super Bowl XLVII championship. He’s in Tampa Bay for an attempt to make a new Guinness World Record with the Super Bowl Squares game. Plus, Roshini can't let Matt go before getting an update on his possible political career and the rumor he may run for Governor of Minnesota in the future.  

Of course many people tune into the Super Bowl every year to watch the game, but many people tune into the game to see the commercials. Roshini and Devin discuss what makes a good super bowl commercial, what will be different about this year's commercials, is this even a good year to invest millions of dollars into a Super Bowl ad and more.  

Minnesota's District 54 Senator Karla Bigham joins Roshini to discuss sports gambling. Senator Bigham is one half of bi-partisan legislation to legalize gambling in Minnesota. She wants Minnesota to join 27 states that currently have legal sports wagering. She says the need to act now means consumer protections and slowing social network sports gambling. She also comments on the St. Paul Park Marathon Refinery strike.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter kicks off the hour with Roshini. Mayor Carter just announced a second-term run. We talk about his plans for public safety, housing, public education, and getting the city through COVID. Son of a police officer, we get his take on the war on police. This week's Winning Moment is LinkedIN Specialist and author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive, Carol Kaemmerer. Carol shares tips to make your LinkedIN profile robust and ready for your job and career goals. She also shares tips for college graduates and others just starting out.

Minnesota's District 54 Senator Karla Bigham joins Roshini to discuss sports gambling. Senator Bigham is one half of bi-partisan legislation to legalize gambling in Minnesota. She wants Minnesota to join 27 states that currently have legal sports wagering. She says the need to act now means consumer protections and slowing social network sports gambling. She also comments on the St. Paul Park Marathon Refinery strike. University of Minnesota Law School professor Alan Rozenshtein joins later in the hour to discuss the impeachment trial of President Trump. Professor Rozenshtein is a constitutional law professor who takes us through the next steps as the US Senate gets ready for the Impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. Is the Constitution being followed?

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted in the fall to cut Men’s Tennis after the 2020-2021 season. Baseline Club’s John Phillips was on last Sunday to say boosters have the money for Gopher Men’s Tennis, but the Board of Regents won’t take it. We asked three different Regents, who voted to cut tennis to join us, but they all declined. Darrin Rosha is a U of M Regent who voted in the minority against cutting tennis. He joins Roshini to share his perspective ahead of the February 10th Regents meeting. Real Talk with Roshini loves hearing from our listeners. As always, Roshini opens up the phone lines and responds to your calls and text throughout the hour, and throughout the show.

This week's Winning Moment, Claire Powell is the CEO of Bella Virtu. She was a CEO who decided to buy an organic skincare brand. Claire Powell shares how COVID changed the way she had to do business, why focus is so important, and how to make sure you allow for moments of joy.

Professor at Minneapolis College Todd Mulliken joins Roshini to discuss trauma mind vs. forgiveness mind. Todd is a family counselor and psychology professor. He teaches how the "hurt" or "trauma mind" is mildly paranoid and very protective. The "forgiveness mind" is more reasonable. He shares how understanding these differences might help the country come together and increase forgiveness and grace across differences.

Roshini starts the final hour with this week's Winning Moment. Claire Powell is the CEO of Bella Virtu. She was a CEO who decided to buy an organic skincare brand. Claire Powell shares how COVID changed the way she had to do business, why focus is so important, and how to make sure you allow for moments of joy. Plus, Aimee Olson joins Roshini to tell us how we can get organized. Aimee is a minimalist who says stuff is contributing to our discontent. She shares ways to bring clarity to our homes and lives to de-clutter and de-stress. Plus, a preview of “The Minimalist, Less is Now” on Netflix. Roshini closes the show with some inspirational words and pays tribute to the late, great, Larry King.  

Roshini talks New News in Town with reporter Torey Van Oot. Axios is a news service that launches January 25th and bills itself as smart and brief, focusing on the biggest stories shaping the metro. Torey shares why she wants you to subscribe to this free daily newsletter. Roshini discusses the economy and safety in Minneapolis with CEO of Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce Jonathan Weinhagen. Jonathan talks about public safety, reopening Minneapolis, and why Election 2021, when Minneapolis votes on mayor and city council, could be the most consequential election for the city. Plus, if you were in space for a whole year, what's the first thing you would eat when you return home?