Tag: small business

Where’s Mike?

In the grand finale of this two-day saga, hotlou finally finds out where hot Mike #3 has been and whether he still has a chance of maintaining his title as co-host. They also dive into the reopening and hard truths about the future of this country. You can also watch this hotlou happy hour on …

The New Host of hotlou happy hour!

hotlou determines who could replace hot Mike #3 on hotlou happy hour. He interviews some very interesting candidates to determine who should be the new host. Trump? Tiger King? A bat? You can also watch this hotlou happy hour on the hotlou.com Facebook page. And tune in every weekday at 5pm EDT/4pm CDT. In addition, …

Where’s Obama?

The question we’re all asking: where’s Obama? hot Mike #3 and I discuss the current state of our presidency and why we haven’t heard from Obama during this crisis. We debate where you should get your news along with Russian conspiracies, impeachment and reopenings. So help us search for Obama on this episode of hotlou …

Reopen Minnesota on Facebook

We talk to the creator of the Reopen Minnesota Facebook group, a popular and controversial page.  David Strom explains his reasoning behind pushing to reopen Minnesota. We take a hard look at the numbers, statistics and protests around the world. Is it time for our social distancing come to an end? You can also watch …

Controversy Over Candy?

hot mike #3 and hotlou discuss their personal controversy from the show. They discuss criticism, assumptions and bias online as well as addressing some burning questions: What are their political affiliations? Are there justifications for breaking home lock down? When is Minnesota re-opening? Dive into the controversy with us on this episode of hotlou happy …

Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store!

hotlou and Mike #3 go out on the road to socially distance outside Minnesota’s largest candy store! They talk to Robert Wagner about spreading joy in tough times and running a business without customers. So live vicariously through hotlou happy hour and take a virtual trip to (outside) Minnesota’s largest candy store! You can also …

State Rep Brad Tabke Answers: Should We Panic?

DFL State Rep Brad Tabke joins hotlou happy hour today to discuss the politics of coronavirus. We discuss running the government from inside cars, widespread panic, and Star Wars memes. He calls upon everyone to take care of themselves and their neighbors. You can also watch this hotlou happy hour on the hotlou.com Facebook page. …

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 …