Political Junkie with Ken Rudin on MPR News

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Ken Rudin, an expert in American politics and campaign history, joins MPR News host Kerri Miller every week for a conversation about the latest on President Trump, Congress, and the American political scene.

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  • Ken Rudin Junkie
    Political Junkie with Ken Rudin MPR News
    (Side note, not to be confused with “Ken Rudin’s Political Junkie.”). The rating reflects the podcast itself and not the content. The segments are still some of the most informative 15-minute round-ups of the political week. However, I am not clear what the point is of having a separate podcast when MPR fails to regularly update it and sometimes downloads Ms. Miller’s show in its entirety which defeats the purpose of having a separate podcast. It has been a month (November 11, 2018), since the last download. The point of subscribing to a podcast is to have the desired program available to easily listen to — not to have to go on a search every week. MPR needs to get it together or remove this as a separate podcast altogether. The fact that this podcast is clearly an after thought is a pity and makes MPR look rather amateurish.
  • Tbill89
    Video killed the radio star
    I am so confused as to why Kerri Miller would start her show talking about a button for several minutes but never describe it. Seems like a radio host, especially for MPR, should be able to use descriptive language to paint a picture for her listeners rather than talk about how funny it is and then refer us to her Twitter. Kind of hard to pull up Twitter while I’m driving to work, listening to the show
  • Rod Brown 4
    Great Summary of Important Political Topics
    I really miss Ken on "Talk of the Nation". Glad he is investing the time for this podcast!
  • PrinsBoi
    Host is poor quality and shows bias
    Love Ken Rudin but cannot listen to this host.
  • Lgreyerb
    My favorite politics podcast
    Informative and often hilarious... By far the best political podcast option!
  • websterworks
    Ken Rudin: making silk purses out of sow's ears for years now!
    Consistently the best at making sense from all things political!
  • ozgumboots
    Excellent!
    Love hearing interviews with Ken Rudin - my favorite political junkie!
  • urockeru
    Ken is a national treasure!
    Although I don't like this short podcast as much as Ken's full hour Political Junkie podcast, Ken is just the best. His smarts and great personality makes him someone I'd love to hang out with for a while. Love you, Ken!
  • Austin henry
    A must-listen podcast
    I never missed Political Junkie back when Ken Rudin was on NPR. And I don’t know how I could make it through this crazy political season without his keen insight, corny jokes and terrific guests. This is my very favorite political podcast, I only wish it could come out twice a week, rather than only every Thursday. It’s great!
  • Professor Chris
    Lighthearted and informative
    Ken Rudin is great, and the host asks the right questions.
  • Elliotte0157
    October 26 episode
    I think MPR downloaded the wrong news hour. I really wanted to listen about Jeb Bush not long drawn out interview of a British author. Please post the correct episode
  • mtbonnell
    Mark
    The June 29 episode doesn’t work. Notice no time on the podcast. Can you please reload.
  • Benj12381
    Excellent podcast!
    Excellent podcast for anyone interested in politics both current and past. I love the variety of the show and the way Ken keeps the dad jokes coming. I listen every week!
  • Davidj144
    A "Must have" if you like politics
    Ken's podcast is timely, amusing, informative, and politically balanced. He interviews real local experts--not a paid talking head among them. The This Week in Political History feature is a gem. I look forward to my Thursday commute home because that's when I listen to Ken. Anyone who likes politics should be getting this weekly podcast.
  • SamB114
    Wooooo!!
    So happy to have found this after the loss of It's All Politics!!! Ken Rudin is the best!! I still get to hear Ron Elving on The Diane Rehm Show's Friday news round up every once in a while as well! Keep up the great work!
  • Karen Anna
    My favorite podcast is back!
    I missed this show and am thrilled it is back. It is the best place for people who love politics to stay informed, as well as funny and entertaining.
  • Civilitas
    Love Ken Rudin
    His particular brand of witty, light-hearted political commentary always makes my day. I've been listening for years and his depth of knowledge never fails to amaze.
  • WraithLdr
    Awesome!
    Like most other people that posted reviews, finding this podcast made my day. I was so bummed when the old podcast ended, and I am so happy that Ken is back on my iPhone!
  • Marymonn
    political junkie fix, at last!
    Have missed Ken Rudin and Political Junkie on TOTN. I am ecstatic it has returned. Would love to see a separate segment with Neal, as the chemistry between them was obvious. For those asking about Scuttlebutton, it is posted on his website.
  • EleanorH
    It's All Politics
    So glad to have Ken back. But I miss the humor of the show Its All Politics. Please make some bad puns!! I miss them.
  • Neil in Los Angeles
    Happy and elated!
    I am a huge follower of current events and political happenings, and was so sad to hear about NPR canceling “It’s All Politics” this past summer. It made my weekend to recently discover Ken Rudin is back in the game, and I love the new podcast! It’s the ‘inside-baseball’ talk you always wish you had with friends without the bitter ideology, and I am excited to keep listening. I wish I found out sooner that Rudin is back behind the microphone!
  • Susquesus
    The Perfect Political Podcast
    We all win now that the Junkie is back on the beat. Nice job Ken and MPR!
  • Gaijin36
    Yay!!!!
    I was a huge fan of It's All Politics. Was so sad when it ended.
  • Fishinginmo
    The return of Ken
    Thank you,Thank you and Thank you... Glad to hear from Ken again
  • Saturdaysnax
    The best!
    Genuinely insightful with a great sense of humor. I love Ken Rudin!
  • BazookaDave
    He's back!
    One of the most insightful analysts in the trade, and with a keen memory of history. We are indeed fortunate to have you Ken, partiuclarly in these unheralded times.
  • indoorgirl2
    Yay!!!!
    Very happy to see you're back! Scuttlebuttons anytime soon? :D
  • Buggy.
    So glad you are back!
    I was immediately less well-informed when NPR made the grave mistake of ditching PJ. Thanks for figuring it out for us.
  • Kath0406
    hallelujah!!!!!!!!
    He's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was a travesty to see this go from NPR. Thank you Minnesota Public Radio!
  • Lota lota
    Just made my day!
    I was so sad to see the end of the old podcast and beyond ecstatic to find this one! Ken rudin is great!
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