Roshini Rajkumar

The opioid crisis in America is getting worse during the COVID pandemic. CEO of Verde Technologies, Jason Sundby joins Roshini to discuss just that issue. The isolation and stress during COVID has led to soaring rates of opioid overdoses and use in the US. More than 40 states have reported increases in opioid-related deaths. Jason discusses how at Verde, their Deterra Drug Deactivation System safely disposes pills. He shares tips for how to be part of the solution. Congressman Dean Phillips joins Roshini at the bottom of the 10 o'clock hour. Congressman Phillips won his re-election bid but now faces a different national landscape from just two years ago. He talks about COVID response, compromise across the aisle, and predictions for 2021.

Roshini opens up the phone lines throughout the hour discussing the constitution. Are your rights being taken away with the new government restrictions? At the bottom of the hour Courtney Godfrey of FOX9 and Tom Hauser of KSTP join Roshini for a media roundtable. Media is supposed to question all branches of government. Are they doing their job? For those trying to be neutral, what’s it like to get attacked? Two of the Twin Cities most ethical journalists talk about covering controversial topics and how they get answers from state leaders about the Governor’s latest shutdown orders.

Officer Rich Walker is Roshini's first guest this Sunday. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo is finally getting mad at the Minneapolis City Council. He said no to our invitation to chat on the show. So we turned to Minneapolis Police Department Union’s Officer Rich Walker to get a take on budget woes for the department and officer departures.

Even though the 11 o'clock hour was shortened this week, Roshini still make sure to get this week's Winning Moment in. John Cosgrove of Voicehive is this weeks winner. Josh in an event guru and is used to emceeing events on big stages. COVID wiped out most of that. He helps brands find creative ways to use technology, particularly virtual technology. He shares tips for how you can bring these ideas to your holidays and other milestone moments.           

Sam Smith is the Vice President of Prouty Project & his wife Maureen is the COO of the Minnesota United Football Club, they join Roshini together. Over 14 weeks time, starting just after COVID lockdowns began, Prouty Project launched Corona University. It featured 50 voices from business, non-profits, healthcare, higher education, sports, ag, supply chain. They talked innovation, well-being, pandemics, teamwork, inclusion and put out a report to help others. Sam Smith was part of the group that ran Corona University; Maureen was one of the honorary professors. CEO of Media Minefield, Kristi Piehl joins Roshini in the 10AM hour. Kristi joined us in October ahead of her month-long sabbatical from work and most tech. Now back, she shares her “Month of Moments” to inspire you. Plus, find out whether she’d do it again.

Officer Rich Walker is Roshini's first guest this Sunday. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo is finally getting mad at the Minneapolis City Council. He said no to our invitation to chat on the show. So we turned to Minneapolis Police Department Union’s Officer Rich Walker to get a take on budget woes for the department and officer departures. Plus, reaction to crime on the rise. Sports & Business attorney Steve Silton follows Officer Walker. The Miami Marlins recently made history by naming Kim Ng first woman General Manager. We dissect with our Sports & Entertainment Law Contributor Steve Silton. Plus, Gophers football 1-3 start and Gopher Basketball’s call to delay season’s start.  

Congressman Tom Emmer joins Roshini to give his reaction on the presidential race and legislative priorities.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar starts the 11 o'clock hour off with Roshini. Representative Omar gives her reaction to the 2020 presidential election and prospects for unity.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar starts the hour off with Roshini. Representative Omar gives her reaction to the 2020 presidential election and prospects for unity. Later in the hour, Roshini is joined by Sam Daly for this week's Winning Moment. Sam Daly is founder of Believet Canine Service Partners. The organization has made an impact on military veterans by pairing them with service dogs. In some cases, these dogs have improved mental health to the point of saving veterans’ lives. 

Economist and St. John's/St.Ben's professor Louis Johnston breaks down what election results mean for taxes, student loans, interest rates. He shares his take on whether a legal battle over the 2020 election will affect the economy. At the bottom of the hour, Congressman Tom Emmer joins Roshini to give his reaction on the presidential race and legislative priorities.

Roshini opens the show discussing this weeks main stories. Surprise, the big story this week is last Tuesday's presidential election. There's a lot of drama surrounding this election. Roshini weighs in on the election and opens up the phone lines to take your calls. Julie Blaha is Minnesota’s State Auditor. She has COVID recommendations for health and economic survival. She also shares her thoughts about Joe Biden becoming President Elect on Saturday. Plus, why she’s now into TikTok.  

Roshini celebrates this weeks Winning Moment with Fox 9 reporter Courtney Godfrey. Courtney is an amputee living with a prosthetic leg. She was bullied recently on Instagram after doing a story and is speaking out to prevent others with physical differences from enduring the harassment.

Daniel Adler is the Assistant General Manager for the Minnesota Twins. He talks sports analytics with Roshini. Daniel leads baseball research and development for the Twins. He busts some of the myths about analytics and how the use of this data is evolving.

Roshini is joined by Paul Maccabee to talk about the both presidential candidates final campaign ad boosts. Millions of advertising dollars will be spent in the last 48 hours before Election Day. Paul Maccabee breaks down what each presidential campaign is focusing on to get those final undecided voters. At the bottom of the hour Roshini celebrates this weeks Winning Moment with Fox 9 reporter Courtney Godfrey. Courtney is an amputee living with a prosthetic leg. She was bullied recently on Instagram after doing a story and is speaking out to prevent others with physical differences from enduring the harassment.

Daniel Adler is the Assistant General Manager for the Minnesota Twins. He talks sports analytics with Roshini. Daniel leads baseball research and development for the Twins. He busts some of the myths about analytics and how the use of this data is evolving. Lora Joshi and Amber Ostenson are both Twin City moms and they both join Roshini together. Lora has an 8th and 10th grade boy and she cares about the Minneapolis School Board race because the Comprehensive Design is a major undertaking by the district. Amber Ostenson and her 10th and 12th grade daughters are in the Centennial School District. Amber is watching how the school district is going to bring quality education to her kids in these COVID times. She says it’s not currently working for her family.

Plenty of election talk in the first hour and Roshini opens up the phone lines to you. Roshini also gets into talking politics at work with District Director at Robert Half, Jim Kwapick. Should you talk politics at work? A new survey found 22% of people say no, 10% said yes, and 68% said it depends on the situation. Jim gets into why and how those numbers might change post-election. 

Roshini invites and responds to calls and text throughout the entire hour on a variety of topics. She's also joined by film critic Paul McGuire Grimes. Minnesotan Zach Sobiech’s story is known by many. Now, it’s a Disney+ film based on Zach’s song Clouds. Paul talked with the lead actors in the film and shares what it was like making the film. Plus, Paul gives his advice for what to watch as studios are challenged by COVID restrictions.

KARE-TV anchor Rena Sarigianopoulos shares what it’s like inside the newsroom during this volatile election year. Plus, her own battle with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis led her to advocate for kids with the disease today. She wants you to check out a 30-second gala to help the cause.

Gopher's Women's Basketball coach Lindsay Whalen gets into what it’s like coaching during COVID times and how she's been able to keep her team growing together virtually. 

Kendall Qualls is a GOP candidate for Minnesota's Third District. Kendall says his values align with Minnesota’s Third District and that his story is the American dream. He shares his take on family, the upcoming election, and the Black vs. Brown phenomenon.