I’ve Got Questions with Mike Simpson

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Mike Simpson's a curious guy, more curious than most and he's in hot pursuit of answers. On "I've Got Questions with Mike Simpson," Mike tracks down people in the know to reveal how and why things are the way they are. Got questions? Email Mike at [email protected].

  • 39 minutes 5 seconds
    'Is this who we are?' Reaction to political shootings in Minnesota, plus the latest on how the killing spree unfolded
    A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured. Here's reaction from local hosts on WCCO in Minneapolis, plus commentary on our overly hot political climate in the US, and how we can prevent this from happening again.
    16 June 2025, 7:37 pm
  • 34 minutes 40 seconds
    Immigration debate rages while sanctuary city leaders are grilled, a senator gets manhandled, and cops brace for 'No Kings' protests
    The fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom is about the rights of the federal government versus state’s rights. But on another level, the fuel fanning this conflagration is a long-simmering debate … It’s a debate about immigration with dividing lines falling along whether mass deportations are a goal, if birthright citizenship should be overturned … and whether people who came here years ago and are productive members of American society should get a path to citizenship. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.
    13 June 2025, 4:46 pm
  • 37 minutes 9 seconds
    Marines in California: Fight between Trump and Newsom has many wondering who wins and what's next
    Just when the feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk began to lower to a simmer, Trump bared arms and egos with another man. California Governor Gavin Newsom. Here's a look at the latest from experts, pundits on both sides of the aisle, and people on the scene. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.
    11 June 2025, 4:33 pm
  • 19 minutes 2 seconds
    Summer 2025: Dangerous storms and scorching heat with high chance of little to no warnings
    As the summer of 2025 kicks off, we're wondering what it’s going to look like in terms of risky weather patterns and dangerous storms and wondering if we’ll have enough warning to save lives. On Deadline is hosted by Lauren Barry and produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.
    5 June 2025, 5:25 pm
  • 31 minutes 12 seconds
    Conspiracy theories grow about Joe Biden's cancer: the latest
    Former President Joe Biden revealed that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread into his bones, which has raised questions about whether medical guidelines about the screening of older men should be revisited and if Biden and his team kept the diagnosis a secret while he was president. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.
    22 May 2025, 6:34 pm
  • 37 minutes 43 seconds
    Donald Trump promises 'favored nations status' will lower US drug prices: here's what the experts think
    Donald Trump promised this week that he has a plan to force drug companies to lower prices for struggling Americans, but not everyone is on board. Here's a review of the plan from experts. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.
    15 May 2025, 7:52 pm
  • 6 minutes 43 seconds
    Dream job? We're with a LEGO Master Model Builder!

    Hey everybody! It's our show's finale and we're talking about a job that Mike wishes he knew about earlier: master builder at LEGOLAND. Do you ever wonder how they build those cityscapes or dinosaurs? Or what kind of test you have to take to get such a fun gig? They go through millions of bricks and we're taking a tour of the workshop! Thanks for listening over all these weeks!

    19 September 2024, 7:01 am
  • 7 minutes 12 seconds
    Statues with bad ankles ... in earthquake country

    It's a museum day for us! We're headed to the Getty Center to talk to a team that tries to protect some of the priceless art from earthquake damage. Did you know that piece from antiquity in front of you might actually be on rollers? And some of them have ankle problems. We'll also dust off some really old books and talk about how the Middle Ages get a pretty bad rap.

    12 September 2024, 7:01 am
  • 6 minutes 12 seconds
    Meet Carson the Surf Dog (and his coach)

    Have you ever seen a surfing dog? Hanging ten with their paws? One of the top dogs out there is named Carson and we're going to meet up with him and Jill Nakano -- a surf dog instructor. We'll learn how all this started for these two champs, about how to get a pup on a board and about surf dog competitions. Get your Instagram pictures!

    5 September 2024, 7:01 am
  • 6 minutes 27 seconds
    Flowers from Mexico, Ecuador and Hawaii ... in Downtown LA

    Join us for a trip to an LA original this week: the Original Los Angeles Flower Market downtown. If you can grow it -- and if it smells good -- this is where you'll find it. Florists come from all over town and go through millions of stems a year. Did you know flowers are like fashion? What do you think is "trendy" right now? We'll meet the man in charge and a second-generation vendor.

    29 August 2024, 7:01 am
  • 6 minutes 54 seconds
    Lions, tigers and a cockatoo ... we're at the teaching zoo!

    Our little show is back for a final five episodes and today we're heading out to The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. It's where students go to get degrees in animal care by getting hands on experience with all sorts of things with hooves, claws and feathers. We'll meet a pretty chatty bird -- he can introduce himself -- and get up close with some big cats! 

    For more info about the school, head here: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/current-students/teaching-zoo/home

    22 August 2024, 7:01 am
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