Election Special

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11/04/16 • 55 min

A Republican activist, a Democratic State Senator, a leftist political cartoonist and a right-wing PR guy walk into a bar... But no BS is allowed. Featuring: Host Steve LeBeau – Editor-in-chief of Minnesota Business Magazine Sidekick John Sweeney – Owner and Director of Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater Panelists: Brian McClung – Founding partner of the PR and public affairs firm MZA+Co. Previously a TV news reporter, campaign manager, spokesperson, presidential campaign consultant and public relations executive. Sarah Janecek – Political writer, campaign adviser, Republican activist and lobbyist. Melisa Franzen – Minnesota State Senator, Co-Founder and President of NewPublica, a public relations and strategic communications firm. Kirk Anderson – Animator, graphic designer, illustrator, and political cartoonist. Music by Bill Lang Sponsors: Kruskopf & Company (KC Truth) Minnesota Business Magazine Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop WholeMe Lift Bridge Brewing Co. Recorded live in the Truth Bar in downtown Minneapolis.

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Does local food taste better, or is that B.S.? Can you open a food truck if you already have a brick and mortar restaurant? Does the future of restaurants involve no tipping policies? These are the questions (and more) that we ask in a special food-themed episode of Truth or BS, recorded live in the Truth Bar in downtown Minneapolis, featuring local food critics, chefs and entrepreneurs. News and culture. Politics and business. Local and Global. All truth, no BS. Featuring: Host Steve LeBeau – Editor-in-chief of Minnesota Business Magazine Sidekick John Sweeney – Owner and Director of Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater Panelists: Heather “The Curry Diva” Jansz – Chef and teacher specializing in Sri Lankan, Indian and Indonesian foods and Ayurveda; opened the Sri Lankan Curry House and the Curry Leaf Deli Kieran Folliard – Launched four local Irish pubs including Kieran’s Irish Pub and The Local; founder of The Food Building and 2 GINGERS Irish Whiskey James Norton – Writer, editor and publisher; owner of Heavy Table; co-owner of Chef Camp Music by Jimmy Wallace Sponsors: Kruskopf & Company (KC Truth) Minnesota Business Magazine Blackeye Roasting Co. Lift Bridge Brewing Co.

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Startups

Entrepreneurs, business owners, and a tax manager get together to discuss the challenges and successes of starting and running a business, with the added challenge of: no BS allowed. Featuring: Host Steve LeBeau – Editor-in-chief of Minnesota Business Magazine Sidekick John Sweeney – Owner and Director of Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater Panelists: Matthew T. Brown – Manager of Tax Services and part of Lurie’s Emerging Leaders Group; CPA and Juris Doctor; provides tax and consulting advice to individuals, businesses, trusts and estates. Lisa Nicholson – Founder and owner of Salsa Lisa; makes fresh all-natural salsas sold throughout Minnesota and nationally. Chip Pearson – Cofounder, Board Chairman and Managing Partner of Jamf; founder of The Foundation; got his start in IT desktop support; dedicated to helping organizations succeed with Apple. Ping Yeh – Cofounder and CEO of Minnesota Cup-winning startup StemoniX; accelerates the discovery of new medicines; alumnus of Carlson School of Management; holds degrees and certifications in nanotechnology and program management. Music by Bill Lang Sponsors: Kruskopf & Company (KC Truth) Minnesota Business Magazine Lurie, LLP Schram Vineyards Recorded live in the Truth Bar in downtown Minneapolis.