Mitch Berg Interviews Peter Donahue on October 12th


Local Talk Radio Show Host Mitch Berg in the second part of his show interviews Peter Donahue. Initially Mitch calls him “Paul,” but later on just before Peter comes on he corrects himself. Mitch’s show is on Saturdays on the Northern Alliance Radio Network (NARN) radio broadcast on 1280 AM, Salem Radio.


Peter talks with Mitch about the ins-and-outs of campaigning in a House District which historically was the last seat held by a Republican in St Paul.  The last Republican to win the District was John Drew who beat incumbent Dick Cohen in 1978, then served 2 terms, then lost to Dick Cohen in 1982. John Drew also served on the St Paul City Council as the Ward 3 Councilman for one term from 1984 to 1988.

The interview starts at 34:47 Minutes into the show and runs to 57:10 Minutes in the following link.  Prior to that, Mitch waxes on about the current state of our country and the Men for Harris campaign ads.

May Lor Xiong Debates with Rep Betty McCollum & Margot Rheinberger


This is not set up as a forum nor a debate, but as Marguerite “Margot” Rheinberger explains it is a “Conversation” between the candidates and her, the moderator.

This video was streamed live from 2:30 pm to 3:25 pm on September 28, 2024 from the Valley Access Channel TV Studio (VAC-TV). The Stillwater Gazette

To help people know when and what is asked of the two endorsed candidates, the time stamp from the start of the video and what was the question asked by Margot Rheinberger, or a rebuttal by one of the candidates.


When and What is Asked of Rep Betty McCollum (DFL) and May Lor Xiong (Republican)

4:10 Introduction by Margot Rheinberger

5:01 Question 1: Tell us about yourself, any background you would like to share with viewers?

8:08 Question 2: Prior to becoming a Congresswoman what was your political background (directed toward Rep Betty McCollum)?

9:25  Question 3: May Lor Xiong do you have any political background experience?

10:18 Question 4: Margot mentions that it is interesting when you are talking to constituents if there are similarities to what people are saying. What are the main issues and concerns of constituents? (Directed toward May Lor Xiong)

13:54 Question 5: My guess is over the years there are diehard fans, um diehard admirers of you (Directed to Rep Betty McCollum)

19:19 May Lor Xiong responds to this 5 minute kitchen sink answer by Betty McCollum.

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