The Professor Penn Podcast
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Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Episode #236 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor Penn is joined once again by Mohamed Amin Ahmed—Average Mohamed—for a deeper conversation about the Somali community in Minnesota. Together, they react to and dissect Frontline’s short documentary on the subject, unpacking its themes and implications. Running beneath the entire discussion is one powerful question: What does it mean to be an American?
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Episode #235 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor Penn takes a hard look at the grim future that may come with the rapid push toward A.I., reviewing clips from some of today’s so-called “best” thinkers and their alarming predictions. He then shifts focus to Minnesota Representative Kristin Robbins—sharing his analysis and blunt conclusion: GET HER OUT!
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Episode #234 of the @professorpennpodcast. David is joined by John Gapp for a thoughtful discussion on a debated issue—the lack of Christian involvement in politics. Together, they explore possible reasons behind this hesitation and open the door for deeper conversations to come in future episodes.
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Episode #233 of the @professorpennpodcast.Dan Schultz from Precinct Strategy returns for one central focus—political activism. He breaks down his plan with the Precinct Strategy and walks Tanner step by step through the process of getting involved in his local precinct. This episode is a practical guide for anyone ready to take action and make a difference in their community.
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Episode #232 of the @professorpennpodcast. David is joined in the studio by Minnesota Representative Mike Wiener. They kick things off with the Minnesota State Fair before diving into the shortage of Republican presence in the inner city. Together, they react to Governor Tim Walz’s speech at the Summer DNC meeting and explore whether division is being used as a tool to disrupt politics. The conversation closes with a strong message on the importance of public involvement in shaping the political future.
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Episode #231 of the @professorpennpodcast.David is joined by Minneapolis mayoral candidate Laverne Turner for a deep conversation about leadership and the future of the city. Turner shares his personal background, his experience in politics, and his vision if elected mayor of Minneapolis.The discussion touches on key issues including policing in the city, immigration, and the ambitions driving Turner’s campaign.
Find Laverne Turner at https://turnerroundmpls.com/
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Episode #230 of the @professorpennpodcast dives into Minnesota—the land of 10,000 lakes and what Professor Penn calls, "The Minnesota Consensus"—while breaking down in detail how you can get involved through the precinct strategy. David also shares comments on a recent interaction with the account HotDish Hot Takes. In The News That Matters, he covers Trump’s upcoming meeting with Putin, developments in the Middle East, Israel’s expansion plans, and more.
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Episode #229 of the @professorpennpodcast. Featuring Minnesota Representative Mike Wiener (District 05B). Mike shares his personal background, the path that led him into Minnesota politics, and the “learning experiences” he’s had working within the party. The conversation wraps up with an insightful discussion on the state of our education system and the challenges it faces.
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Episode #227 of the @professorpennpodcast. David emphasizes the importance of getting to know your political neighbors and building bridges within your community. He reflects on Episode 226 with Mohamed Amin Ahmed, using it as a springboard for a deeper discussion on faith, dialogue, and division. In The News That Matters, David covers the return of reciprocal tariffs and what that means for global trade, Trump’s upcoming meeting with Putin, and the rising pressure on India over its oil purchases from Russia.