Here’s what we’re talking about on Leid Stories today. ▪︎Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis cop convicted in April of murder and manslaughter charges in the brutal killing of George Floyd, faces sentencing on Friday in Hennepin County District Court. Recommendations are at two extremes, with Judge Peter Cahill being urged by some to consider probation for Chauvin, while others want the …

It’s “Free Your Mind Friday” on Leid Stories. Here’s what we’re talking about today. For FYMF, we switch from our regular program format and become a freewheeling open forum. Offer your opinion on the issues of the day. Download Here

TOPIC: We pick up from where we left off yesterday talking about “The “State of the Nation.” In our open forum, callers were asked for their analyses of where we are —  and where they think we’re headed — both as a leading nation of the world, and as a member of the world community of nations. Download Here

Open forum on the “State of the Nation.” Callers offer an honest appraisal of where we are —  and where we’re headed — as a unique nation and as a member of the world community of nations. Download Here

▪︎With the economy allegedly opening up again, there allegedly are jobs aplenty, say labor market experts. So, where are the people who should be applying for these jobs? ▪︎Is the Biden-Harris tag team beginning to show signs of trouble and strain between them and their advisers? ▪︎Donald Trump was U.S president from 2017 until his reelection defeat this year. Benjamin …

Here’s what’s on Leid Stories (1-2 p.m. EST on prn.fm) today. It’s “Free Your Mind Friday,”  a weekly feature that converts our regular program into an open forum. Callers choose a news subject, issue or event about which they have a considered opinion. Have something to say?Call 888-874-4888 and free your mind–maybe ours, too.   Download Here

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▪︎Are you becoming angrier and more disillusioned the more you become aware that you are among the have-nots, not with the haves? ▪︎Have you learned how to play “the game?” Do you think you’re better or worse off for it? What are some of its cardinal rules? ▪︎Is retiring a smart option for you right now? ▪︎Which of our social …

Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss on Leid Stories today. ▪︎Will current social, political and economic conditions encourage or discourage the formation of new (or newer) movements and social systems? ▪︎What do you see as the greatest threats or impediments to American democracy? ▪︎What, in your view, is the purpose of a government? ▪︎Is democracy, as we know …

Here are some of the questions we’re discussing on Leid Stories today. ▪︎Will current social, political and economic conditions encourage or discourage the formation of new (or newer) movements and social systems? ▪︎What would you say are the greatest threats or impediments to democracy as we know it? ▪︎As you see it, what is the purpose of a government? ▪︎Is …