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Protect Minnesota

Protect Minnesota

By Maggiy Emery

This podcast covers the important issues of gun violence prevention across the state of Minnesota. We are an advocacy organization focused on working with state officials and local organizations to decrease gun violence while enacting safety measures to make sure gun carriers are lawful and protected. The topics on this show will canvas community leaders, professional, and elected officials in the pursuit of creating conversations toward effective and safer gun law policies.
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Jared chats with Erin Preese, candidate for House in District 57B, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star endorsees!

Protect MinnesotaAug 02, 2022

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Maggiy E. interviews Dr. David B. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Economics, at Florida State University.

Maggiy E. interviews Dr. David B. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Economics, at Florida State University.

In this episode, Maggiy talks to Dr. David Blake Johnson about crime guns in the Twin Cities and how we can make sure firearms stay in the hands of safe and legal purchasers.

Dr. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Economics, earned his Ph.D. from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Johnson teaches introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics, business statistics, and MBA economics. Dr. Johnson’s research interests include labor, behavioral, and experimental economic.


Oct 25, 202223:30
Maggiy E. interviews Representative Dave Pinto, Minnesota State House District 64B.

Maggiy E. interviews Representative Dave Pinto, Minnesota State House District 64B.

In this episode, Maggiy talks to Dave Pinto, Minnesota State House Representative from District 64B and Ramsey County Prosecutor. They do a deep dive into gun violence prevention legislation and how to address the barriers that have prevented the passage of meaningful legislative change.

Oct 06, 202230:00
The Bruen Decision with Megan Walsh
Sep 13, 202234:43
Jared M. interviews Martha Holton Dimick, former prosecutor and judge and one of the finalists for Hennepin County Attorney.
Sep 07, 202227:14
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act with Rep. Dean Phillips: Jared M. interviews Rep. Dean Phillips, Congressman for Minnesota's 3rd District.
Sep 02, 202234:50
Jared M. interviews Representative Jen Schultz, current House Rep for District 7A, and DFL-endorsed candidate for Congressional District 8 in November.
Sep 01, 202226:52
Maggiy E. interviews Malaika Eban, Director of Community Strategy and Christopher Mendez, Restorative Facilitator and Partnership Lead both from the Legal Rights Center.

Maggiy E. interviews Malaika Eban, Director of Community Strategy and Christopher Mendez, Restorative Facilitator and Partnership Lead both from the Legal Rights Center.

In this episode, Maggiy talks to Legal Rights Center staff Malaika Eban and Christopher Mendez about restorative justice, holistic violence prevention, and building communities where we trust and uphold one another.

Aug 24, 202238:39
Jared M. interviews Glen Bloomstrom, Director of Faith Community Engagement for LivingWorks.
Aug 23, 202231:09
Jared talks to Bonnie Westlin, candidate for Senate in District 42, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star Endorsees.
Aug 16, 202231:38
Jared M. interviews Dr. Marc Zimmerman, Marshall H. Becker Collegiate Professor and co-Director of the Institute of Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Michigan.
Aug 09, 202239:54
Jared chats with Erin Preese, candidate for House in District 57B, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star endorsees!
Aug 02, 202227:48
Jared M. interviews Saraswati Singh, a Ramsey County Prosecutor and one of the contending candidates for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.

Jared M. interviews Saraswati Singh, a Ramsey County Prosecutor and one of the contending candidates for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.

In the next episode of our continuing conversations with candidates for Hennepin County Attorney, Jared sits down with Saraswati Singh to discuss her candidacy, and the issues Ms. Singh believes contribute most to gun violence.

Jul 29, 202238:55
Protect MN Season 1 Recap w Jared M.

Protect MN Season 1 Recap w Jared M.

Jared takes us back through the highlights of Season One and gives a sneak preview of what is coming up in Season Two!

Jul 18, 202225:32
Maggiy E. interviews Mary Lewis Grow an academic, administrator, longtime gun violence prevention activist, and one of the original founders of Protect Minnesota.

Maggiy E. interviews Mary Lewis Grow an academic, administrator, longtime gun violence prevention activist, and one of the original founders of Protect Minnesota.

In this episode, Maggiy talks to Mary Lewis Grow, one of the original founders of Protect Minnesota, about the history of the gun violence prevention movement in Minnesota and how we can move forward now.

Apr 19, 202246:02
Jared M. interviews Kara and Raj discussing Restorative Practices

Jared M. interviews Kara and Raj discussing Restorative Practices

In this episode, Jared discusses Restorative Practices and Justice through the lens of our youth. Joining him are Kara, a researcher with the University of Minnesota, and Raj, a community activist, educator, and Professor at Metro State. Kara and Raj discuss what Restorative Practices and Justice are, what it looks like in the real world, and the need to center these practices in order for communities and individuals to heal and grow.

Apr 19, 202248:43
Jared M. interviews Rep. Ryan Winkler, House Majority Leader and candidate for Hennepin County Attorney
Apr 19, 202226:20
Maggiy interviews Erin Maye Quade former representative from District 57A, and current Advocacy Director at Gender Justice, and current candidate for Minnesota State Senate.

Maggiy interviews Erin Maye Quade former representative from District 57A, and current Advocacy Director at Gender Justice, and current candidate for Minnesota State Senate.

In this episode, Maggiy talks to Erin Maye Quade about how legislators, voters, and activists can work together to build a movement to end firearm deaths and injuries in Minnesota. 

Mar 30, 202218:17
Jared M. interviews Mark Meier, co-founder and Executive Director of Face It Foundation
Mar 23, 202233:34
Jared M. Interviews Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County and current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.

Jared M. Interviews Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County and current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.

In this episode, Jared discusses systemic racism and root causes of gun violence with Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County, and is a current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.

Mar 22, 202239:57
Maggiy E. Interviews Senator John Marty, Minnesota State Senator from District 66

Maggiy E. Interviews Senator John Marty, Minnesota State Senator from District 66

In this episode, Protect Minnesota Director of Development and Communications talks with Senator John Marty, Minnesota State Senator from District 66, about legislative leadership to reduce firearm injuries and deaths in Minnesota. Maggiy and Senator Marty discuss current gun violence prevention legislation, obstacles that stand in the way of passing such legislation, and what we as activists can do to help pass bills that will reduce gun violence.

Mar 09, 202232:50
Jared M. interviews Lori Weissman is a former attorney and advocate for gun safety, co-chair of the Gun Safety Committee of the National Council of Jewish Women - MN
Mar 06, 202228:30
Jared M. interviews Rolf Olson, Lutheran Pastor at Richfield Lutheran Church

Jared M. interviews Rolf Olson, Lutheran Pastor at Richfield Lutheran Church

In this episode, Jared chats with Reverend Rolf Olson, who shares his story as a gun violence survivor and how he has become so involved in the gun violence prevention movement since the murder of his daughter, Katherine, in 2007.

Feb 24, 202226:45
Jared intervies David Chipman, Senior Policy Advisor for Gifford

Jared intervies David Chipman, Senior Policy Advisor for Gifford

In this episode, Jared sits down with David Chipman, Senior Policy Advisor to Giffords and former Alcohol, Firearms, and Tobacco (ATF) Officer, to talk about his experiences in federal law enforcement and the rise of "ghost guns" in America.

Dec 14, 202146:40
Rashmi Interviews 13 year Social Worker, Anthony

Rashmi Interviews 13 year Social Worker, Anthony

Native New Yorker, Anthony a victim of gun violence discusses his road to social worker, advocacy, and his practice in preventing gun violence.

Dec 08, 202140:05
Active Shooter Drills - Conversation with Jesse

Active Shooter Drills - Conversation with Jesse

Director of Protect Minnesota, Rashmi, interviews Jesse and Early Preschool and Toddler educator discussing the process and impact of active shooter drills in schools and childcare centers. 

Nov 30, 202144:32
Legal Gun Ownership in Black Communities

Legal Gun Ownership in Black Communities

This episode discusses legal gun ownership in Black communities and how Black gun owners can support the gun-violene prevention movement. Firearm sales skyrocketed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 Minnesota seen more first time applications for permits to purchase and permits to carry firearms than any other year in it’s history. For African American, non-gun owners living in the twin cities, it was the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd that made them question their beliefs on gun ownership. 

Nov 23, 202140:09
The Impact of Gun Violence On Children

The Impact of Gun Violence On Children

Some children are directly exposed to unsecured firearms in the home and gun violence daily, while others are vicariously impacted through, social media, the news, and active shooter drills in schools.  In this episode, Rashmi interviews Dr. Jones. A pediatrician in Minneapolis.  

Nov 16, 202139:13
Active Shooter Drills in Schools

Active Shooter Drills in Schools

Active shooter drills are required in at least 40 states. School administrators, teachers, and students bear the burden of practicing these drills multiple times a year.  For many, the experience is traumatizing.  In this episode, Protect Minnesota's Executive Director Rashmi interviews Ms. Emily.  Ms Emily is a high schoool teacher in the Twin Cities Metro Area. 

Nov 06, 202150:27