“This Job Sucks” Attorney Runs for Office. Plus, Getting Dumped in Minneapolis and Best Pies
Happy (early) Pi Day! Kirstie Kimball, food critic and author of beyond beurre blanc, tells us where to get our fill of banana chocolate pie. If you also happened to just get dumped, comedian Alexa Kocinski shares what to do in the Twin Cities instead of telling everyone love’s not real. Department of Homeland Security attorney Julie Le made headlines after she told a judge, “this job sucks.” Now, she’s running for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s seat.
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
- Tears and Loathing in Minnesota: A Breakup Tour (Racket)
- U.S. Attorney's Office dismisses four drug cases in Minnesota (KARE 11)
- ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Is Running for Congress (New York Times)
Learn more about the sponsors of this March 13th episode:
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
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