Holding Court Podcast

With the 2016 presidential election on the horizon, Ron and Lucy are joined by Todd Rapp, president of Himle Rapp & Co PR firm, to deliberate some of their "outrageously courageous" claims and prognostications on the possible candidates in a conversation that is both informative and lighthearted.

The shocking end of HBO documentary series, "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst," and the growing investigation against Durst illicits a discussion between Joe Friedberg, Ron, and Lucy as they look at the case from every angle. Plus, Ron and Lucy discuss the death penalty in the Boston Marathon bombing case. 

Trent Tucker, former Gopher and professional basketball star as well as former broadcaster for the Timberwolves, is currently the Minneapolis Public Schools Athletic Director and he joined Ron in studio to discuss basketball, football-related brain injuries, what's happening behind the scenes to try to minimize concussions in youth sports, his personal experiences in the NBA, and more. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress sparks our discussion with Ilan Sharon, Director of Minnesotans Against Terror on U.S. politics, foreign relations and terror on the home front.

Minnesota State Representative Tony Cornish, highly trained bodyguard/firearms instructor Michael Briggs, and Tom Barnard join Ron and Lucy to discuss conceal/carry laws and whether or not the Mall of America's anti-gun policy makes the major tourist destination any safer. Contact Michael J. Briggs for all your firearm instruction needs: www.mnFirearms.com

Tom Barnard, Tommy Mischke, Joe Friedberg, and longtime media critic Brian Lambert join Ron and Lucy to analyze the state of Twin Cities media, David Carr, Brian Williams, and more. Plus, we learn that Joe isn't afraid to give his opinion on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Michael Brodkorb of politics.mn draws from his personal life experiences to help express his opinion on whether or not Brian Williams has a chance of resurrecting his career and reputation. Todd Rapp, president of public relations firm Himle Rapp, also joins Ron and Lucy in studio to weigh in with his own point of view on the whole debacle.

Ron and Lucy pay tribute to Kevin Schieffer, who appeared in earlier episodes to share his experience as he lived with terminal cancer before passing on earlier in the day. Afterward, Kris Ehresmann of the Minnesota Department of Health joins Ron and Lucy as they tackle the vaccination controversies and Tom Barnard dials in all the way from Florida to discuss Brian Williams debacle.

Attorney Ed Cohen joins Ron to explain why DWI penalties make no sense, but ignition interlock systems do. Plus, Joe Friedberg joins them on the phone to give his opinion on the manner.

Kevin Schieffer, who talked with Holding Court Podcast in November, joins Ron and Lucy again as he feels his life coming to an end. Hear his first conversation with Ron and Lucy here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/candid-conversation-man-living/id893265757?i=324956673&mt=2

Ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee says states can ignore US supreme court rulings, but can they? No federal civil rights charges expected against Darren Wilson in Ferguson. Plus, Jim Fleming, attorney for Philip Nelson in assault on Isaac Kolstad, talks about Nelson's plea.

Lucy takes over the show while Ron is away golfing in Florida, and she's joined by former Hamline University law professor Joe Daly, attorney Joe Friedberg, and ACLU of Minnesota Executive Director Chuck Samuelson to discuss the charges made against MoA protest organizers, trespassing laws, and more.

Libertarian Walter Hudson joins Ron and Lucy in a heated debate on the difference between crimes against a person and crimes against property, and to discuss Charlie Hebdo, MOA protests, the Black Lives Matter movement, the nature of violence, and more. 

Ron and Lucy are joined by Joe Friedberg to look back on the year's top news stories, events, and controversies. The topics range from protests in Ferguson, shooting deaths of NYPD officers, police brutality, gay marriage, Adrian Peterson, Ray Rice, the NFL, and Michelle Macdonald.

Former NYPD detective Dan Conry and local attorney A.L. Brown go toe-to-toe in discussing the shooting deaths of two NY police officers and the result is a heated, hard-hitting and controversial discussion on racism and human rights between two men with very different opinions. 

We combined a few of Holding Court's very best segments into one compelling, engaging, and fascinating episode. Featuring segments from the powerful Tom Barnard, Tommy Mischke, and Ron Rosenbaum three-part spectacle; Ron and Lucy discussing the Bill Cosby scandal with Tom Barnard; and a very candid and thought-provoking conversation with a man living with terminal cancer.

Ron, Lucy, and Tom Barnard are joined by current Chicago Cubs announcer and ex-Twins player Ron Coomer to talk baseball, life, and more.

Michael Brodkorb from politics.mn and State Senator Dave Thompson, two men with very different perspectives of the GOP, join Ron and Lucy to give their opinions on elections, current events, and more.

Tom Barnard and Kelly Guest join Ron to share stories and anecdotes about radio, life, and relationships. Plus, attorney Allen Eskens discusses his controversial marijuana case.

Joined by self-published author of the Skeeter Hughes Mysteries Judy Borger and attorney Joe Friedberg to discuss the truth behind Ferguson, Missouri.