The Professor Penn Podcast

Professor Penn sits down with Kraig and Desiree Bougher to discuss faith, business, and the need for Christians to bring Christ back into the marketplace. They share how COVID Times pushed them to launch Ignite, a community built to connect Christian business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders around truth, encouragement, and shared purpose. The conversation explores how business can be more than...

Professor Penn reflects on the theater of modern politics, arguing that scripted candidates and establishment media are masking deeper problems inside the country. He focuses heavily on election integrity, automatic voter registration, illegal immigration, and the need to treat voting as a sacred civic responsibility. Penn also connects small business, debt, trade, and government policy to a large...

Professor Penn breaks down King Charles addressing Congress as a signal of resurging globalism and continued U.S. alignment with a British-rooted empire, challenging the idea of true American sovereignty. He connects modern conflicts, especially in the Middle East, to long-standing colonial history and questions the morality and economic structure of war, debt, and resource control. The episode di...

Professor Penn argues that the Minnesota Senate race reflects a deeper fight inside the Republican Party between outsider populists and establishment candidates sold as “electable.” He warns that endless war, federal debt, and political corruption are pushing the country toward digital currency, digital ID, and technocratic control. The episode also explores how Zionism, Christian end-times theolo...

The episode opens with a reaction to footage of Saddam Hussein’s court-ordered execution, leading into a broader discussion about America’s history of regime change around the world. Professor examines rising tensions with Iran, the potential impact on global trade, and argues that nations led heavily by military figures may be more prone to conflict. The conversation then shifts to Second Amendme...

Episode #281 of  @professorpennpodcast  In this episode, Professor Penn reacts to clips of Congressman Eli Crane questioning Governor Tim Walz and State Senator Erin Quade criticizing Republican lawmakers over ICE operations in Minnesota, emphasizing the public’s responsibility to hold elected officials accountable. The discussion highlights Walter Hudson’s emergence as a leading voice within the...

In this episode, Professor is joined by CD7 congressional candidate Dave Hughes, who shares his political background and why he believes politics must begin at the local level. Hughes reflects on his experience within the Republican Party, expressing frustration over internal conflicts and naming figures such as Michelle Fischbach and Alex Plechash as part of that story. When asked why he’s runnin...

In this episode, Professor is joined by CD7 congressional candidate Dave Hughes, who shares his political background and why he believes politics must begin at the local level. Hughes reflects on his experience within the Republican Party, expressing frustration over internal conflicts and naming figures such as Michelle Fischbach and Alex Plechash as part of that story. When asked why he’s runnin...

Episode 278. In this episode, Professor is joined by special guest Wendy Philips, who shares her journey from living and working in California to her early career as a singer and songwriter, including formative childhood stories and a memorable encounter with Chuck Norris. Wendy reflects on her family’s influence, particularly her father’s impact, and how she found the courage to enter politics de...

In this episode, Professor opens with a recap of how caucus went, noting that Tanner has stepped into the role of delegate while walking him through the next steps and responsibilities of a precinct delegate. The discussion moves into the biblical perspective on immigration in America and how Minnesota media shapes narratives through selective headlines and imagery. Professor then reviews recent n...

Episode #276 of  @professorpennpodcast  In this episode, Professor Penn is joined by Martino and reporter Erika to unpack the recent anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis and how those events are affecting public perception of the Republican Party. They share personal experiences and explore how immigration challenges and globalization have strained communities and public systems while igniting intense...

In this episode, Professor Penn opens by playing a clip from the 2014 Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine and draws parallels to the ongoing protests in Minneapolis amid federal operations, using the concept of Color Revolutions — mass protest movements aimed at political change funded by outside entities — as a frame to ask whether the U.S. is experiencing something similar now. He then moves into a...

Episode #274 of  @professorpennpodcast  In this episode, Mike Lindell joins the podcast to discuss his journey, his faith, and why he believes Minnesota has become a flashpoint for issues far larger than party politics. David shares a personal reflection on being inspired by Lindell’s film before the conversation turns to election integrity in Minnesota, the attacks on MyPillow, and how state lead...

Episode #273 of  @professorpennpodcast  In this episode, Professor Penn opens by reacting to recent videos from the World Economic Forum, using them as a lens to frame growing concerns about centralized power and global influence. He argues that American citizens were strongest when they practiced true self-governance and warns that the public is now backed into a corner that requires mass partici...

Episode #272 of  @professorpennpodcast  This episode covers the storming of a Saint Paul church during anti-ICE protests and features a candid conversation with Minnesota State Representative Mike Wiener. Mike shares the history of his district as former DFL territory, what it is truly like working inside the chambers, and why he approaches the role focused on preparation and responsibility rather...

Episode #271 of  @professorpennpodcast  This episode begins with a timely discussion of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in South Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey’s response to the federal enforcement presence in the city. We then pivot to national politics with President Donald Trump’s focus on alleged Minnesota fraud and his intensified s...

Episode #270 of The Professor Penn Podcast This episode is a rerun of Royce White's recent Interview with PBS Frontline. A Piece so good it had to be posted again.

Episode #269 of the @professorpennpodcast. This episode opens with a discussion on the ICE shooting in South Minneapolis, reactions to Mayor Frey’s comments, and how dependence on an increasingly authoritarian system may reflect deeper spiritual issues beneath the political surface. The conversation expands globally with a reaction to Chinese official rhetoric on nuclear weapons, an examination of...

Episode #268 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor sits down with Matthew Simon, Chair of the North Dakota Republican Party, to discuss his path into politics, the personal hardships that came with it, and why everyday citizens have been pushed away from civic engagement. They explore how that disengagement fuels many of the nation’s current challenges, break down the nine core values behind Sim...

Episode #267 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor talks about the new viral piece from Nick Shirley that uncovered a lot of Day Care Center Fraud happening in Minneapolis MN. He draws the contrast to this amount of fraud compared to the massive amount that could be happening. Is this a Minnesota issue? Or is it across the nation?

Episode #266 of the @professorpennpodcast. As Christmas approaches, Professor Penn reflects on the season while outlining the strategy and concrete actions being taken to continue growing the movement. With the caucus quickly approaching, he explains why getting involved at the local level can change history in an instant — and why participation matters now more than ever. The episode dives into t...

Episode #265 of the @professorpennpodcast. A segment from The Patriot, on AM Radio 1280. They talk about how the MNGOP works and politics in general, and what the future of MNGOP could look like.

Episode #264 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor Penn argues that citizen engagement is long overdue, challenging a system where money — not voters — has held politicians accountable. He examines the growing role of military members in politics and recounts a recent tense face-to-face exchange with Minnesota Senate candidate Adam Schwarze. Professor reacts to comments from Steve Bannon regardi...

Episode #263 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor Penn takes the mic solo as he recaps insights from a recent political gathering known as “The Masterclass.” From there, he moves into a deep analysis of America’s current economic reality and responds to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s claims that Donald Trump is responsible for the affordability crisis facing the country. The Professor then shifts into a his...