The conversation meanders through various topics, starting with a discussion about mojitos and reminiscences of the 1960s. We reflect on the changes in studio behavior over the years, including smoking and drinking. We also discuss the generational divide, with some remembering the 1960s and others not. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s criteria and inductions are debated, with specific mention of Jethro Tull and Dolly Parton. The segment concludes with a humorous take on the fall season and local statistics about second home vacancies in Bangor, highlighting a housing shortage due to high demand for vacation homes.
Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.
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The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.