Potential TikTok ban has Twin Cities business owners concerned
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
Proposed Minnesota legislation aims to ease financial strain of child care: Talking Points
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify.
Talking Points: Biden, Trump cruise to Minnesota primary wins, but not without clear warnings from voters
Super Tuesday is in the books, with sweeping wins of all contests by President Joe Biden and a crushing performance by former President Donald Trump, who won every contest except for Vermont. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the clear warning signs Minnesota voters also sent to both candidates.
Biden, Trump enter Super Tuesday with warning signs for both campaigns
Sixteen states and territories, including Minnesota, have presidential contests this coming Super Tuesday. A third of the delegates on both sides are up for grabs that night.
Talking Points: Should Minnesota become a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants?
Should Minnesota join 11 other states around the county to provide sanctuary for immigrants lacking legal status? Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down what it could mean for an estimated 95,000 undocumented people who call Minnesota home.
Israel-Hamas war drives U.S. voters apart ahead of the 2024 presidential election
A war a world away is fueling tensions here at home. In "Talking Points," Esme Murphy looks at the deepening political divide over the Israel-Hamas war and how it could impact the presidential election.
What effect will Trump's legal troubles have on the 2024 election? Not much, experts argue.
Trump has argued that all the cases against him are the result of the U.S. Justice Department, and that prosecutors have a vendetta against him. Polls show his supporters agree, with 66% of Republicans believing the legal cases against him have been handled unfairly.
Talking Points: What are the odds Minnesota will legalize sports betting this year?
The start of the Minnesota legislative session is next week and the legislature appears ready to tackle one of the major issues they didn't complete last session: sports betting.
Do Trump's, Biden's decisive wins in New Hampshire set up a 2020 rematch?
Is our nation headed for a rematch of the 2020 presidential race in 2024? Decisive wins by former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in New Hampshire could set the stage.
Talking Points: Trump dominates Iowa caucuses, looking ahead to New Hampshire primary
Former President Donald Trump won big in Iowa, but now the top GOP candidates are in the Granite State ahead of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at that race and explores how Trump's legal problems appear to be helping him with voters and his finances.
Talking Points: Full steam ahead for campaign 2024; Iowa caucuses less than a week away
Caucus and primary season kicks off in the race to the White House next week in Iowa. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks ahead at the next two weeks that could shape the race going forward.
Talking Points: Headlines that had you talking in 2023
Talking Points covered a wide variety of topics in 2023. Esme Murphy dived into the stories making headlines that impact our lives and our community.
What faith leaders tell those struggling with belief: "God intervenes into our history"
At times it can seem like there's not much to be optimistic about. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with prominent faith leaders in our community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith.
Talking Points: Israel-Hamas war's fallout on American Election
With the first Presidential caucus just a month away, the war between Israel and Hamas is threatening to divide American voters. Esme Murphy explores the political callout in Talking Points.
Talking Points: Climate change is altering what farming zone Minnesota falls into
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.