Wrong About Everything
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 189 ratingsA fun, irreverent and bipartisan look at Minnesota and national politics. Two Liberals and Two Conservatives debate the issues of the day with humor and vigor. Regular Contributors include Javier Morillo-Alicea, Mike Franklin, Brian McDaniel, Carin Mrotz, Amy Koch, Julia Donnelly, Emma Greenman, Sarah Walker, and Jeremy Estenson.
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#294: Klobo Cop
January 31, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBJavier, Amy, Brian, and Lauren give their updates and opinions on the impeachment trial, and why it probably won't mean anything. The impending Iowa caucus and the Bernie Bind the Democratic seems to find itself in. Amy Klobuchar has some prosecuting skeletons in her closet. Talking Minnesota Senate leadership and the bitchy ad from the Lincoln Project.
#293: Hot Dawgs & Hamburgers
January 24, 2020 22:07 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBAmy, Javier and Laura are joined this week by Jason Flohrs of Americans for Prosperity. Lots of impeachment talk, even though there really isn't much to talk about. The New York Times endorsement of Amy Klobuchar was, surprising? And Lauren debuts her new dialect.
#292: Fish In a Top Hat
January 18, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 53 MBBrian and Lauren are joined by Americans for Prosperity's, Jason Flohrs, and friend of the podcast, John Stiles. Talking the Democratic Debates and the Iowa Caucuses. Read all about the articles of Impeachment! Iran Admissions and the role of religion in politics.
#291: War & Minnesotans: Make Babies
January 10, 2020 22:58 - 58 minutes - 40 MBAmy and Javier are joined again this week by Lauren Anderson of Brave New Workshop, and by Jeremy 'The Otter' Estensen. Iran, Iran, Iranna Danna. Lauren calls foul on more inside baseball discussion. And what's the deal with Beltrami County?
#290: Iran So Far Away
January 04, 2020 02:16 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBBrian, Amy, and Javier are joined by Brave New Workshop's, Lauren Anderson. So we're pretty much getting into another war, right? It's Census time! Redistricting could be coming down the line. And what's with the recent Klobo-surge?
#289: Spanks A Lot, 2019
December 27, 2019 21:19 - 46 minutes - 32 MBJavier, Amy and Brian are joined by DFL Lawyer Lobbyist, Matthew Bergeron. It's the year in review and it's been an interesting one to say the least. Plenty of disappointment and discipline to go around. You've been great 2019, but we're happy to see you go. Happy New Year from the Wrong About Everything family!
#288: Last Dance With Mary Jane
December 21, 2019 00:14 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThe gang is all together on this one. Lots more impeachment talk as this circus wraps up for the year. And could it be, more scandal at DHS? Yes, it could. Recent legislative retirements. And Carin shares some big news about the future.
#287: Early Hanukkah Special
December 14, 2019 00:09 - 1 hour - 46 MBThe gang is all together again on this one. Lots more impeachment talk, because tis the season. 'Jewish' is a nationality apparently. The latest elections in the UK, and a pit stop at the ol' One Stop Klobo Shop.
#286 Reupload: Mocking & Bakking
December 07, 2019 00:09 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBBrian, Amy, Javier, are joined by DFL Lawyer Guy, Matthew Bergeron, this week. We discussed the senate challenger to Leader Bakk, the tragic national guard helicopter crash, Democratic defections from the Primary Race. Our President being mocked by world leaders, & Asian Santa.
#286: Mocking & Bakking
December 07, 2019 00:09 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBBrian, Amy, Javier, are joined by DFL Lawyer Guy, Matthew Bergeron, this week. We discussed the senate challenger to Leader Bakk, the tragic national guard helicopter crash, Democratic defections from the Primary Race. Our President being mocked by world leaders, & Asian Santa.
#285: Babes In Sondland
November 23, 2019 00:40 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBBrian and Carin are joined this week by comedian, Corey Adam, and writer, Tricia Cornell. Unpacking this week of impeachment hearings. Mayor Pete's coming up in the polls, what does this mean for the democratic race? Fartgate continues to plague the media, and us. Minnesota Legislature retirements, and the passing of Representative Diane Loeffler.
#284: Klobo #5
November 16, 2019 00:20 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThe gang is all together as they keep feeling out the new digs, complete with salad bar and champagne room. Diving head first into the impeachment hearings. A stop at the Klobo-shop and Deval Patrick enters the Democratic Clown Car.
#283: Trash Wars Armistice Day
November 09, 2019 00:23 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThe gang's all together on this one as they feel out their new digs at the MBC studios. They talk about the recent local elections and that the St. Paul Trash Wars have finally come to an end. And a closer look at the possible candidates to lead the Democratic party in the 2020 election.
#282: Video Killed The Podcast Star
November 01, 2019 23:54 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThe gang is all together on this one, as they're trying something new out, stay tuned for more info on that. More impeachment talk, this whole 'will they, won't they' story line is getting pretty tiresome. Talking about the Katie Hill scandal as no one else really seems to be. Representative Ilhan Omar is in trouble again, this time for what she wouldn't comment on, the acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide. And our continuing segment, TrashWars.
#281: Pierre Delecto
October 24, 2019 03:31 - 59 minutes - 41 MBBrian, Carin and Amy are joined by John Stiles this week, as Javier has 'trash' things to deal with. Amy's theory on coordinated attacks on former majority leaders. Lots of impeachment talk. Carin is calling Fake News on Hillary's, 'Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian Agent' comment, as she was in fact, misquoted. Mittens Romney inspires everybody to out their own secret Twitter accounts. And St. Paul continues to be fine! No, really, just fine.
#280: Jive Turkey
October 18, 2019 03:31 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBBrian, Amy, and Javier are joined by Lady Lawyer, Emma Greenman. Although she has no interest in representing any of them. Going over the details of Amy getting hit by a car, spoiler alert, she's just fine and getting more press then ever. So how do we feel about the US engaging in a 'passive genocide' in the Middle East? Trump's tweets keep upping the ante in terms of crazy and entertainment, and how the vernacular is perforating its way into our culture. A quick stop on the Klobo-shop afte...
#279: Mr. Trump Goes to Minneapolis
October 12, 2019 20:43 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThe gang is all here to dive head first and dissect the Trump rally in Minneapolis, from both perspectives. The tensions were definitely high before, during and after the rally. How the fringe on both sides is becoming increasingly dangerous to us all. The Yang pill is the medicine the right refuses to take. Taking accountability for racism in the Republican party is crucial if they are going to move forward. And the hypocrisy on both sides, enough already.
#278: A Little Shpilkes
October 04, 2019 23:49 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThe gang is all together and there is much to discuss with the impending investigations that could lead to impeachment. Big concepts get thrown around, and both sides make their case. The wild claims against Elizabeth Warren, that are only helping her cause. Poor Bernie Sanders had a little shpilkes, but should be back just in time for New Hampshire. And in Minnesota news, primaries, primaries, primaries!
#277: Impeach/#StPaulIsFINE
October 02, 2019 00:58 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBDiving head first into the impeachment process. What is going to happen, anything, everything? Unpacking the actual motivations of the Bidens, and that they are a symptom of a bigger issue in this country. Al Franken is back in the spotlight and Carin shares a very personal story about male entitlement. Trash Wars with Javier, ya'll need to quit your dumping. And everyone needs to tone it down before things get ugly, or worse, violent.
#276: Sorry We Didn't Mention Your Wedding, Peggy!
September 22, 2019 15:36 - 1 hour - 59 MBThe gang's all together on this one, and it's a good thing so we can untangle this whole Biden, Trump, Ukrainian thing. The Primaries continue to be uninspiring. Amy Woke is here to tell the story of how Minnesota's first lady, Gwen Walz, found herself in an embarrassing situation on public television, the bigger problem, the tape was asked to go away. And Twin Cities Sugar, Brian McDaniel, educates us on the new insulin legislation.
#275: Mother Boy 2019
September 13, 2019 23:44 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBJavier, Carin and Amy are joined by Amy's son, but not really, Will Dammann, former intern to the program. The Democratic debates were pretty hard for everyone to digest, is there any candidate that can pass the 'electability' test? It certainly isn't Joe Biden at this point. Saying our goodbyes to another Trump cabinet member, John Bolton, but good riddance on this one. The latest enemy to the populace, Big Vape. In Minnesota news, legislators are in trouble, for creating jobs? Well there's...
#274: Commissioner Scout
September 07, 2019 00:50 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBFinally back in a decent studio, Amy, Javier and Carin are joined by 'baby lawyer,' Leah Koch, she wishes she was that kind of Koch. In local news, we have a First Dog and Ilhan Omar's personal life continues unfold in the public eye. Why distinctions are very important when looking at this situation of campaign finance and infidelity. The Terrorist Watch list, how to get on and off of it, nobody really knows. And of course, spanks and thanks.
#273: LIVE at the State Fair! (AGAIN!!!)
September 03, 2019 17:44 - 59 minutes - 62.4 MBWrong About Everything had another great show at the Minnesota State Fair!! Thank you to the live audience and our fantastic Day 2 guests Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Senator Mark Koran, Reps. Tony Albright, Raymond Dehn, & Brad Tabke. Thank you to our sponsors Ryan Smith from the MN Credit Union Network & Alise Sjostrom from Redhead Creamery.
#272: LIVE at the State Fair! Part 2
August 27, 2019 20:55 - 48 minutes - 43.6 MBThe gang keeps the party rockin' at The Great Minnesota Gettogether with part 2 of their first Minnesota State Fair show for 2019! For this portion of the episode, they are joined by State Auditor Julie Blaha, Representative Cheryl Youakim, and Representative Dan Wolgamott to discuss crop art, the fair, and more.
#272: LIVE at the State Fair! Part 1
August 27, 2019 20:18 - 49 minutes - 49.1 MBThe gang is LIVE at the Great Minnesota Gettogether, and they're joined by Senator Karla Brigham, Brave New Workshop’s Lauren Anderson and comedian Brandi Brown to celebrate!
#271 - Two Team Solution
August 17, 2019 23:53 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBBrian McDaniel, Javier Morillo, Amy Koch and Laura Sayles are Wrong About Everything! Omar is not going to Israel. Why does Klobuchar have no chance? Trump tries to buy Greenland plus their weekly "Thanks and Spanks"
#270: Two Raccoons In a Trench Coat, 2020
August 09, 2019 23:55 - 59 minutes - 41 MBBrian and Carin are joined this week by 'just Max Rymer' and Lady Lawyer Emma Greenman. It's a tough one but unpacking the mass shootings from over the weekend. What is driving this and where is it going? What are the solutions, where can we agree, if at all? Feral hogs, 30-50 of them, because everyone else is talking about them. There's an election in Minnesota coming up, again! Everybody hates Tony Cornish. And some spanks and thanks to wash it all down.
#269: Look, No Hands!
August 02, 2019 22:45 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBCarin, Amy, and Brian are joined by *self proclaimed* Lady Lawyer, Emma Greeman. Hands Free is here, thanks Brian. No, actually thank you. The never ending, unfolding drama of the Minnesota DHS. If we could just get rid of Governor Dayton, oh, wait... The Democratic Debates left a lot to be desired, can anyone rise to the occasion to defeat Trump?
#268: Shoplifting In Edina
July 27, 2019 00:52 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBAmy, Javier and Carin are joined by honorary host at this point, Jason Flohrs. Continuing to unpack the DHS mess, the reasons behind the resignations. Ilhan has some new, unhinged competition. The recent article on Al Franken, questioning his departure. How do we feel about Mueller's testimony? Not great. Also, Jason is basically a liberal at this point.
#267: Happy Birthday Javier!
July 20, 2019 01:06 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThree's a crowd on this very special episode, a sudden cancellation leaves just Brian and Carin to celebrate Javier's 50th birthday! Aside from the horrifically annoying national news, there's a treasure trove of birthday voicemails from some of our favorite local officials to get to. Remembering and rescinding all the recent resignations, and speculating the hell out of what is going on. The North Carolina rally, the strategy behind it and what it means for our congresswoman. The reality th...
#266: Poo-ify Yourself
July 12, 2019 22:26 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBThe crew covers the Pledge of Allegiance controversy. Census Madness, and Pelosi picking fights. In the second half Ihlan Omar, plus the mess in Lake Minnetonka.
#265: Dem Debate: Highs & Lows
June 29, 2019 02:04 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBBrian and Carin are joined by Americans for Prosperity's, Jason Flohrs, and filling in for Javier, THE John Stiles. The debates were hard to watch, did anyone make themselves look good, or was it just the opposite? The future of '2020.' Justice John Roberts giving us plenty to talk about with his decisions. Ilhan Omar continues to be scrutinized, for everything. And the easiest way not be apart of Pride if you don't agree, just don't go.
#264: Concentration Summer Camp
June 22, 2019 02:26 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBJavier and Carin, who is finally back, are joined by the ever returning Jason Flohrs and former Minnesota House Majority Leader, Matt Dean. Well, the concentration summer camps are open and filling up quickly. Immigration Reform Jason also makes an appearance. Javier gives us a history lesson and warns of us of the coming deportations. And, we're going to war with Iran, wait, nevermind. It's Governor Flanagan, for a day. Also, Javier is still keeping busy and it's Matt Dean vs the squirrel...
#263: Fistful of Fritos
June 15, 2019 00:29 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBBrian and Javier are joined by DFL Lady Lawyer, Emma Greenman and Americans for Prosperity's, Jason Flohrs. Brian tells his favorite Javier story. So what exactly did Trump say? Analyzing the George Stephanopoulos interview like its the Zapruder film. Quarantining Trump Derangement Syndrome, but who is actually afflicted? Also, Ilhan Omar's taxes, and relationships, have been called into question, again. One thing we can all agree on, campaign finance is confusing. And Javier is reacting to ...
#262: This Is Where You're Supposed To Clap
June 07, 2019 21:54 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBBrian, Amy, and Javier Ofjohnstiles are joined by lady lawyer, Emma Greenman. The census is happening, but it's a lot more complicated than you think. Joe Biden isn't into the Hyde Amendment, anymore. A cool, calm collected discussion on abortion follows. A quick stop at the klobo-shop. Campaign finance can be tricky. The feud between Javier and Andrew Zimmern is heating up, over ice cream. And Amy still continues to be the most famous person from Buffalo, MN.
#261: Freedom Gas
June 01, 2019 02:21 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBAmy, Carin, and Javier are joined by Americans For Prosperity's, Jason Flohrs. Unpacking Mueller's statements, will he testify? We're not holding our breath. A pact on Twitter that Javier may need to tell us about. Is lobbying really going away? The swamp will always find a way to swamp.And, your one stop Klobo shop for all you need to know.
#260: Tribunals & Transparency?
May 26, 2019 23:46 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBThe gang's back together again for the first time in the studio in, awhile. Session and Game of Thrones is over, both endings were disappointing, so now what? In national news, everything is fine, because Trump says so. Are the fringes of both parties just making things more difficult for everyone? And Happy Memorial Day.
#259: Live! Sorta. From The Minnesota Capitol
May 22, 2019 18:36 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThe highly anticipated, almost lost into oblivion, episode recorded from the Minnesota Capitol is finally here. The gang recorded live last week from the hallowed halls of the state capitol to get interviews with the likes of State Representatives, Nick Zerwas, Brad Tabke, Jim Nash, and Jamie Becker-Finn as well as State Senator Andrew Lang. And that's not to be overshadowed by Javier's exclusive interview with John Stiles, letting us know everything going on with the state AG's office.
#258: Gone Fishin'
May 10, 2019 22:06 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThe gang's all here, and just in time to leave for the Governor's fishing opener. Amy Klobo's Fox News town hall, super fair and balanced. A very Minnesota minutiae heavy episode, explains the proper way in which to call bullsh*t. Game of Thrones and Alexa talk. And Republicans like English, so what?
#257: Lowering The Barr
May 03, 2019 22:53 - 1 hour - 42 MBBrian, Carin, Amy, Javier, the gang's all here! Also, Javier is no longer a super D. More arguing about Mueller this week. Some arguing about Venezuela, for no reason in particular. Meanwhile in local news, the legislature is coming to a close, Mohamed Noor is found guilty, and it's called Lake Calhoun again?
#256: Joe In, Joe Out
April 26, 2019 22:08 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBAmy, Javier, and Carin, are joined by Jason Flohrs of Americans for Prosperity. Starting off with some Minnesota news, Joe Radghazi is back. Throwing gas tax on the fire, in other words there's an argument over some things. And, huge shocker, Joe Biden is running in 2020.
#255: No Indictment, Yes Incitement
April 19, 2019 21:31 - 1 hour - 47 MBBrian, Amy, and a returning Carin are joined by Twin Cities writer and editor?, Tricia Cornell. The Mueller Report: well that was anticlimactic. Why the timing is terrible with 2020 on the horizon. The ridiculous theories surrounding the cause of the Notre Dame fire and the politicization of the conversation. And naturally, Representative Omar finds herself under the microscope over the whole thing. The incendiary climate of name calling, fueled and encouraged by our own President.
#254: Rank Your Racists
April 12, 2019 22:56 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThe gang is joined by lady lawyer, Emma Greenman this week. Sometimes in Minnesota, it piss snows in April. Saying goodbye to even more officials leaving us. It's Steve Miller time! The politicization of immigration, is just not right. The disheveled Julian Assange's arrest. Hands Free, welcome to Minnesota. Alexa is watching, and Amy doesn't care. Spank you and thank you, Representative Omar.
#253: Born To Run New Jersey
April 05, 2019 22:56 - 1 hour - 154 MBJavier is joined this week by Mike Franklin, Millennial Republican, Will Dammann and Lady Lawyer, Emma Greenman. In important news, Javier is NOT moving to New Jersey. Or is old. More arguing about the Mueller report and how it will likely mean a 2020 victory for Trump, regardless if anyone likes it or not. We need to talk about Joe Biden and the problem with power. The greater need for a conversation about respect. Can we stop making fun of Mike Pence, no? Ok. After the break, it’s on to ar...
#252: Insert Mueller Pun Here
March 30, 2019 00:32 - 48 minutes - 19.6 MBJavier and Amy are joined this week by Jason Flohrs, from Americans for Prosperity, and immigration attorney, Kara Lynum. Well, the Mueller Report is out, but is that it? It's time we talk about Chicago. Jussie Smollett being just a small part in an even bigger issue. The uphill battle of passing gun legislation in Minnesota. And naturally, 2020 warrants discussion, how will this end?
#251: Friday Afternoon Dump
March 22, 2019 23:40 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBBrian and Carin are joined this week by GOP lobbyist, Jeremy "The Otter" Estenson, and local writer, Tricia Cornell. Governor Walz is wasting no time pissing people off with his policies, case in point: the gas tax. New Zealand has had enough of guns in the wake of a devastating mass shooting. Even from beyond the grave, McCain is still an enemy to Trump. And trying, yet failing, to maintain a sense of optimism for the 2020 Democratic hopefuls.
#250: Amy Koch for Night Mayor
March 15, 2019 22:30 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWhat a week, but we say that every week. The New Zealand shooting and all the things that can add up to a tragic event like this. Ant Becky with The Good Hair: the unfolding of the college bribing scandal. Jacob Wohl wishes he were Javier? St. Paul, despite popular opinion, is not boring, there's even a new 'Night Mayor.'
#249: OMARch Madness
March 09, 2019 04:43 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB'Positive Toxicity' at its finest this week. The chance to vote against bigotry and choosing not to. Things Carin hates about Democrats. Ilhan Omar continues to put her foot in her mouth and the left doesn't know what to do about it. The difference between criticizing Israel vs being anti-semitic. In local news, yet another jizz bill: boner pills for those in need, and a million dollar idea is born.
#248: One Stop Klobo Shop & GOP Tweets
March 02, 2019 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBJason Flohrs from Americans for Prosperity as well as former Deputy Campaign Manager of the Karin Housley campaign and current state capitol worker, Will Dammann, join Javier and Carin this week. Your one stop Klobo-shop is right here. Unpacking these 'staff abuse' allegations, where they could be coming from. Will anyone on the left be able to bring it home in 2020? Laura Loomer and Jacob Wohl are back in the land of 10,000 lakes, but why? And Maryland, above or below the Mason-Dixon line?
#247: Budgets & Sno Bros
February 23, 2019 01:04 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this abridged episode, the gang focuses on Minnesota news, and there is plenty of it. The Walz administration has put forth their new budget, and it's ruffling more than a few feathers. Why we'll be passing on the snow ball fight with the Snow Bros, and Spanks and Thanks all around.