Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Get ready to unpack the dizzying wave of late-June Supreme Court rulings that are fundamentally shifting the balance of power in Washington. Bruce breaks down the most alarming conservative decisions, from gutting birthright citizenship to giving the President unprecedented authority to fire independent agency heads. We also wrap up on a hopeful progressive note by…

This week Bruce talks about how Republican policies hurt everyone, including their own eager voters, the continued erosion of democracy under Trump, and a big night for Democratic Socialist candidates on Tuesday’s election night.

Bruce commemorates his 100th episode this week by discussing the Iran “deal”, the increase in wealth inequality, and how Medicare for All could lower our tax burdens overall.

Bruce outlines more war crimes with the US returning to attacking boats in the Caribbean, how the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to cancel an election that was already in progress to redo it with new gerrymandered maps, and how dangerously close we are getting to corporations having voting rights.

Ever wonder what actually goes on behind the scenes of your local school board or what those levy referendums on your ballot really mean? Bruce Klopfleisch sits down with Eastern Carver County school board member Ellie Krug to demystify the crucial role these boards play in shaping our communities and bridging achievement gaps. From balancing…

This week Bruce examines Democrats letting down their base, ultra-wealthy people fighting against paying more taxes with a focus on Jeff Bezos. and how there is still no exit strategy to end the Iran war.

Bruce Klopfleisch kicks things off by breaking down the controversial new $1.8 billion DOJ fund compensating January 6th insurrectionists and what it actually means for American taxpayers. He also dives into the massive, untapped power of the non-voting public, explaining why getting this crucial demographic to the ballot box is our best defense against rising…

Bruce was joined by Ian Millhiser, senior correspondent for VOX. They talk about the Virginia Supreme Court overturning a vote to allow Democratic redistricting. Read more about what they talked about at: https://www.vox.com/politics/488176/virginia-supreme-court-gerrymandering-decision-republicans-win

Bruce peels back the curtain on Chief Justice John Roberts’ latest attempt to convince us the Supreme Court isn’t a political weapon. Between a deep dive into the Court’s recent track record on voting rights and a look at their plummeting approval ratings, it’s clear the public isn’t buying the “neutral arbiter” act anymore. To…

Bruce Klopfleisch dives into the recent Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s redistricting, explaining why he believes it effectively legalizes racism in American map-making. He breaks down the shift from Section 5 to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the “reverse discrimination” claims that led the court to weaken protections for minority voters. #PoliticsMatters…

This week Bruce details how the GOP is suddenly insisting that taxpayers will help pay for the Trump ballroom, how the DOJ’s latest attempt to charge James Comey is likely to fail, and more attacks on the First Amendment from the Trump administration.

Bruce Klopfleisch isn’t holding back today as he breaks down Justice Clarence Thomas’s recent lecture at UT, calling out the partisan hackery and what he sees as a dangerous misrepresentation of our nation’s founding documents. On a brighter note, we’re digging into some “good news” regarding Virginia’s redistricting wins and some surprising new polling out…

Bruce Klopfleisch dives into the latest Supreme Court drama, breaking down why he thinks the MAGA-aligned bench is doing Steve Bannon some serious favors while ignoring legal precedents. Bruce lays out a practical roadmap for reforming the court, ranging from age limits to jurisdiction stripping, before pivoting to a much-needed “good news” segment. You’ll hear…

This episode originally aired December 1, 2026: This week Bruce is joined by AM950 owner Chad Larson to discuss the history of AM950 and the challenges of running a radio station today.

This week Bruce recaps the No Kings rallies from last weekend, how the State of Minnesota is suing the DOJ for evidence related to the Good and Pretti murders by ICE, and Trump’s likely futile attempt to stop mail-in voting on his own.

Bruce Klopfleisch breaks down the powerful community strategies that helped scale back the presence of ICE in Minnesota, ranging from general strikes to neighborhood-level mutual aid. You’ll also hear about the Gophers women’s basketball team’s exciting Sweet 16 run and get a heads-up on Bruce’s upcoming guest hosting gig for Matt McNeil. This conversation hits…

This week Bruce continues his theme of economic concerns, then moves into the SAVE Act and how it’s far less popular than Republicans insist, plus Bruce’s open letter to Chief Justice Roberts.

Bruce discusses the DFL convention he attended last weekend (and how you can be involved), and more bad economic news coming from Washington.

This week Bruce highlights how you can help fight back, a few points from the State of the Union, the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s broad tariff agenda, and Dems continuing to succeed in special elections.

This week Bruce touches on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, more good news coming out o Virginia, but also some not great poll numbers for Dems, another unforced error by Rep. Jeffries regarding ICE, and the GOP’s fascist SAVE Act.

This week Bruce details more good results for Democrats in special elections, Speaker Mike Johnson takes another loss in the House, and poor economic news including Nebraska rolling back a voter-approved minimum wage law.

This week Bruce has a good news show – the Democrats’ major upset for a Texas house seat, Republicans retreating in MN, and more people than ever showing up to caucus for MN elected officials.

Bruce covers the ongoing fallout from the ICE killing of Alex Pretti, plus how our government’s system of checks and balances is faltering.

This week Bruce details the continuing crime and chaos of ICE, how we will have to rely on ourselves to get through these trying times, and the acceleration of wealth and income inequality in America.

Thjis week Bruce discusses the continued fallout from the murder of Renee Good, the state’s response, and another upcoming potential federal government shutdown in Washington.