Henry Lake

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder columnist Charles Hallman describes what's wrong with the Lynx over the last few games.  Then, Henry and producer Jonathan Lowe dig into the new rendition of MLB's Home Run Derby.

Do the Vikings have a problem regarding wide receiver Jordan Addison?  The second-year player was arrested Friday on suspicion of DUI, making this the second consecutive Summer with driving issues.  Henry explains his stance on how the team should handle this situation.

Jordan Addison is in the news again...for the wrong reasons.  Henry lets us know his thoughts on how the wideout's latest interaction with the police should be handled by the Vikings.  What encouraging legal news did former President Trump get on Monday?  And we hear the Headlines to start the workweek.

Actress Shannen Doherty passed away from cancer over the weekend.  She graced TV and movie screens for decades, and the world is celebrating her long career.  Star Tribune entertainment reporter Neal Justin gives us a retrospective on how she connected with audiences.

How is Henry looking at Saturday's assassination attempt of former President Trump?  We hear his opinions on the incident.  Later, Star Tribune entertainment reporter Neal Justin talks about the death of actress Shannen Doherty.

During the last half-hour of Friday's show, Henry goes through the details of a local legal case where the defendant made a guilty plea.  Is the suggested punishment too light for the crimes?  Our host gives his opinion.

The Vikings family are mourning the death of one man from the organization's past and the passing of another man hoping to be part of their future.  Matthew Coller from Purple Insider dives into the life stories of former DC Monte Kiffin and rookie DB Khyree Jackson.  He also explains what he's looking forward to covering in Training Camp.

Matthew Coller talks Vikings-related news during the offseason.  Later, Henry brings up the growth of the WNBA and the rise of prices for stamps.  And we hear about the news making Headlines on a Friday night.

Minnesota taprooms are now able to sell THC seltzers from their draft taps.  This make our host wonder about the dangers of this type of intoxication when people get behind the wheel.  Henry asks for input from the listeners about these newer libations.

What are your favorite memories of the MN State Fair?  With the new foods released for this year's edition, Henry digs back into years past and compare's this state's event to other ones across the country.  Then, what are some of the issues with these new THC seltzers?  We hear from you on that.

Final hour of The Lake Show features your reaction to Joe Biden's Press Conference in Washington D.C. After, what do you think about the Warehouse District Block Party? Lake and Alex Westad discuss ways to make it better and how to improve the downtown core. Then, Headlines featuring, the U of M - Twin Cities, Snakes on a Plane, Planes in decline, and where's Johnny?    The Lake Show with Henry Lake - July 11th, 2024. 

Joe Biden has given his heavily watched "Big Boy" Press Conference tonight in our nation's capital. What does his performance mean for November? Aaron Rupar, author of the Newsletter "Public Notice" joins Lake to discuss. Aaron Rupar is an independent journalist covering US politics and media, and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter. He was a pioneer of using SnapStream to post real-time video tweet threads of political events. Before going independent, Rupar covered the Trump administration for Vox.

Following the conclusion of President Joe Biden's press conference at NATO in DC, Henry Lake reacts to Biden's performance and reminds that in debate policy needs to be the priority in voting. After, Aaron Rupar joins to provide his takes on Biden's performance and the implications that it has for the November election. 

Ahead of President Joe Biden's Press Conference in Washington D.C., Henry Lake talks about what he will want to see this evening in Biden's first live appearance since his debate appearance against former President Donald Trump a few weeks ago. Plus callers! 

Is it time to start taking drinking and driving more seriously in this country? Lake begins this 8pm hour of the show by talking through comments from OK State Football Head Coach Mike Gundy at Big XII media day. Then, are you a member at Costco or Sam's Club? Alex Westad joins to talk about how many people are turning their shopping to Warehouse Wholesalers as wholesalers raise their prices. Joining in the show are callers and nightly headlines with news about aviation, AOC, shopping, and JJ! 

Continuing a conversation from the end of Twins Final Pitch, Henry Lake and Alex Westad discuss the cost of adding controversial players to a roster in the name of competition. Is it worth it? Does the cost outweigh the benefit? Lake gives his thoughts as the Twins look to push closer towards a potential playoff berth.    From The Lake Show with Henry Lake on July 10th, 2024

Henry Lake and Alex Westad recap the Minnesota Twins double header at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago as the Twins split with the White Sox. The hour starts with a question: What do you have the most trust in right now? Henry and Alex weigh in, take fan calls, and talk about a polarizing free agent in Mexico   Twins Final Pitch on NewsTalk 830 WCCO - July 10th, 2024 

Third hour of a rain-out created Lake Show with Steve Thomson filling in for Henry Lake. The hour stars with a check-in and extended conversation with Science Fiction Writer and Eye on the World with John Batchelor contributor Bob Zimmerman on a wide variety of topics from here on earth to high up in the stars. Then, we check on the Major League Baseball scoreboard and discuss St. Paul Saints' Broadcaster Sean Aronson's major league debut. Lake Show with Henry Lake: July 9th, 2024. 

Science Fiction Author and Space Aviation Expert Bob Zimmerman joins Steve Thomson filling in for Henry Lake to discuss a myriad of topics from the terrestrial to the intergalatic!    From Lake Show: July 9th, 2024. 

In hour two of a rain day delay created full show, Steve Thomson fills in for Lake and discusses the new State Fair Food List for 2024. Is deep fried ranch really a thing? What about Corn-On-The-Cob Ice Cream Floats? Join Steve and Alex Westad as they prepare their stomachs for this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together!    Lake Show, July 9th 2024 - Hour 2