Tag: politics

Quarantine Forever? – hotlou happy hour

Today Hot Mike #3 and I discuss the decision to extend the stay at home order in Minnesota, continuing the quarantine. We also compare the US response to the rest of the world, our preparation before the crisis, and the ways the issue relates to climate change. You can also watch this hotlou happy hour …

Fake News or Freedom of Speech? hotlou happy hour

Yesterday YouTube removed a video of two doctors “emphatically” assuring the public that the shelter in place order was unnecessary. The topic became polarizing and sparked a debate over how far social media platforms should go to eliminate “fake news”. Hot Mike #3 and I will discuss the video, the doctors, and the greater issue …

Surly Founder Omar Ansari – hotlou happy hour

Surly Brewing Company Founder Omar Ansari joins hotlou happy hour to drink a good beer, which was a surprisingly frustrating thing to find in Minnesota 15 years ago. We’ll order another round and chat about how the craft brew community is dealing with the crisis. You can also watch this hotlou happy hour on the …

“Liberate” v. Shelter-In-Place – hotlou happy hour

In a time of crisis with politics growing more divisive each day, can we find any common ground between people of opposing viewpoints? While some call out to “Liberate” the country, others call to remain in quarantine indefinitely until the virus is defeated. Hot Mike #3 and I discuss our own beliefs on the best …

Dr. Bryan Laskin on hotlou happy hour

Today we are joined by dentist and tech entrepreneur Dr. Bryan Laskin, DDS and we discuss telehealth and Star Wars memes. You can also watch this hotlou happy hour on the hotlou.com Facebook page. And tune in every weekday at 5pm EDT/4pm CDT. Next up, remember it’s not too late to enter our GIVEAWAY! Take …

Restauranteur Matty O’Reilly on hotlou happy hour

Today Hot Mike #3 and I are joined by restaurateur and advisor Matty O’Reilly. Matty owns many restaurants, including: ✅ Republic ✅ Sandy’s Tavern ✅ Bar Brigade ✅ The Foxtrot Burger Spot We’ll chat about re-opening the Minnesota economy, how to do it safely in the food industry, and the economic uncertainty that lies ahead …

Should protesters be denied healthcare? hotlou happy hour

Today Hot Mike #3 and hotlou ask the question: Should COVID-19/Re-open the economy protesters be denied healthcare? WARNING: This episode also deals with hypocritical media and toxic Facebook pages. You can watch this hotlou happy hour on the hotlou.com Facebook page. And tune in every weekday at 5pm EDT/4pm CDT. Next up, remember it’s not too …

Trump and protestors call to “Liberate Minnesota” – hotlou happy hour

Today Hot Mike #3 and I react to the “Liberate Minnesota” protest and Trump’s latest tweets in support. We also discuss the role of policymakers, the modern citizen and the president in this time of crisis. And don’t miss our breakdown of Minnesota’s sports teams and the new hope for a championship. You can watch …

How well is the government responding to COVID-19? hotlou happy hour

Today we ventured into the politics of COVID-19 and our government’s response – covering the PPP, national debt, Trump v. governors, and the anti-vaxxer debate. You can watch this hotlou happy hour on the hotlou.com Facebook page. And tune in every weekday at 5pm EDT/4pm CDT. Check out the latest news recommendation from Hot Mike #3 …

Senator Dr. Scott Jensen on hotlou happy hour

Minnesota State Senator and physician Dr. Scott Jensen got a lot of attention last week when he called the CDC guidelines around classifying COVID-19 deaths “ridiculous.” Today we talk to him in a bit more depth about it and some other emerging topics related to how physicians and public health officials are handling this crisis. …