WCCo's Esme Murphy takes you through the news of the week every Saturday night from 6:00-10:00.389Mon, 20 May 2013 02:52:02 GMThttp://minnesota.cbslocal.com/personality/esme-murphy-2/no2013 WCCO Radionohttp://cbsminnesota.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/esme_murphy.jpghttp://minnesota.cbslocal.com/personality/esme-murphy-2/en-usesme.murphy@cbsradio.com (Esme Murphy)Sun, 19 May 2013 06:15:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56305697The IRS scandal continues to grow across the Beltway. What's the nuts and bolts of the investigation? Is a special prosecutor necessary? How will this effect the Obama Administration? Dave Schultz discusses all of these questions and more.Esme MurphyThe IRS scandal continues to grow across the Beltway. What's the nuts and bolts of the investigation? Is a special prosecutor necessary? How will this effect the Obama Administration? Dave Schultz discusses all of these questions and more.2324no Sun, 19 May 2013 06:12:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56305695The man that has allegedly kidnapped three Cleveland, OH women had a report of his actions released earlier this week. But what happens in the mind of a person that would allow this kind of incident to happen? Dr. Praveen Kambam and Dr. Eric Bender specialize in psychiatry, and they offer some insight into this type of mind.Esme MurphyThe man that has allegedly kidnapped three Cleveland, OH women had a report of his actions released earlier this week. But what happens in the mind of a person that would allow this kind of incident to happen? Dr. Praveen Kambam and Dr. Eric Bender specialize in psychiatry, and they offer some insight into this type of mind.907no Sun, 19 May 2013 06:07:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56305693The recent news of three local women either going missing or found dead has people stunned. With domestic abuse seemingly prevalent in all three cases, some are asking what else could have been done. Susan Neis, the executive director of Cornerstone, joins the show to provide some insight into these situations.Esme MurphyThe recent news of three local women either going missing or found dead has people stunned. With domestic abuse seemingly prevalent in all three cases, some are asking what else could have been done. Susan Neis, the executive director of Cornerstone, joins the show to provide some insight into these situations.880no Sun, 19 May 2013 05:59:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56305691Most people know about the National Spelling Bee, but grade schoolers compete for another competition that's just as prestigious. The National Geographic Bee will take place May 20th-22nd, and local 7th grader Alex Conrad will be one of 54 students looking to win the 2013 national championship.Esme MurphyMost people know about the National Spelling Bee, but grade schoolers compete for another competition that's just as prestigious. The National Geographic Bee will take place May 20th-22nd, and local 7th grader Alex Conrad will be one of 54 students looking to win the 2013 national championship.753no Sun, 19 May 2013 05:53:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56305689Last year, Rev. Oliver White spoke out in favor of Same Sex Marriage. That decision made him lose members of his congregation and, ultimately, his church. Now, that Gay Civil Marriage will become legal, what will happen in White's search for a new building? The St. Paul reverend updates his progress.Esme MurphyLast year, Rev. Oliver White spoke out in favor of Same Sex Marriage. That decision made him lose members of his congregation and, ultimately, his church. Now, that Gay Civil Marriage will become legal, what will happen in White's search for a new building? The St. Paul reverend updates his progress.865no Sun, 19 May 2013 05:49:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56305687This week, actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a preventative double mastectomy. Adult women are advised to get mammograms as they age. But is there a right time? And how will the announcement affect other women? Esme asks Dr. Gary Collins, Chief of Surgery at Regions Hospital.Esme MurphyThis week, actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a preventative double mastectomy. Adult women are advised to get mammograms as they age. But is there a right time? And how will the announcement affect other women? Esme asks Dr. Gary Collins, Chief of Surgery at Regions Hospital.806no Sun, 19 May 2013 05:42:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56305685The State House recently passed a bill looking to establish a stronger anti-bullying climate. How would this proposal help counter bullying in state schools? Paula Goldberg, executive director of the PACER Center, explains.Esme MurphyThe State House recently passed a bill looking to establish a stronger anti-bullying climate. How would this proposal help counter bullying in state schools? Paula Goldberg, executive director of the PACER Center, explains.615no Sun, 12 May 2013 04:10:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56274995Professor Dave Schultz joins the program to give his take on how the passage of Same Sex Marriage could be a help to its opponents. With the State Legislature running out of session, will a budget be ready? We get a look at which races in 2014 might hold more of our attention now. Plus, Klobuchar for President in 2016?Esme MurphyProfessor Dave Schultz joins the program to give his take on how the passage of Same Sex Marriage could be a help to its opponents. With the State Legislature running out of session, will a budget be ready? We get a look at which races in 2014 might hold more of our attention now. Plus, Klobuchar for President in 2016?2334no Sun, 12 May 2013 04:07:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56274993The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum recently marked its 20th anniversary, which included a gathering of what is believed to be the largest gathering of Holocaust survivors. But as more and more survivors pass away, will the museum lose its impact? Rabbi Brad Hirschfield discusses what might be done to keep the survivors' stories going.Esme MurphyThe U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum recently marked its 20th anniversary, which included a gathering of what is believed to be the largest gathering of Holocaust survivors. But as more and more survivors pass away, will the museum lose its impact? Rabbi Brad Hirschfield discusses what might be done to keep the survivors' stories going.480no Sun, 12 May 2013 03:28:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56274991The Google Glass is making headlines as the beta versions are being tested by top experts, including Pioneer Press tech writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata. He previews the products. Plus, what can you snag as a last-minute techie gift for Mother's Day?Esme MurphyThe Google Glass is making headlines as the beta versions are being tested by top experts, including Pioneer Press tech writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata. He previews the products. Plus, what can you snag as a last-minute techie gift for Mother's Day?938no Sun, 12 May 2013 03:20:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56274989New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is the latest high profile figure to reveal that he has undergone gastric-band, or Lap-Band, surgery. How effective is this procedure? Dr. Charles Svendsen is a bariatric surgeon at Park Nicolett. He explains how the procedure works.Esme MurphyNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie is the latest high profile figure to reveal that he has undergone gastric-band, or Lap-Band, surgery. How effective is this procedure? Dr. Charles Svendsen is a bariatric surgeon at Park Nicolett. He explains how the procedure works.1094no Sun, 12 May 2013 03:15:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56274987It's not new that some adults stay at home with their parents into their 20s and 30s. But are these same adults becoming...well, adults? Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett is the author of "When Will My Grown Up Kid Grow Up?", and he tells us whether more adults are staying adolescent.Esme MurphyIt's not new that some adults stay at home with their parents into their 20s and 30s. But are these same adults becoming...well, adults? Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett is the author of "When Will My Grown Up Kid Grow Up?", and he tells us whether more adults are staying adolescent.1015no Sun, 12 May 2013 02:52:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56274985The MN House passed the Same Sex Marriage bill on Thursday. Is this the first step to legalizing it across the state? Both sides of this issue get a turn as Esme speaks with opposition leader Sen. Warren Limmer and bill author Sen. Scott Dibble.Esme MurphyThe MN House passed the Same Sex Marriage bill on Thursday. Is this the first step to legalizing it across the state? Both sides of this issue get a turn as Esme speaks with opposition leader Sen. Warren Limmer and bill author Sen. Scott Dibble.1789no Sun, 05 May 2013 07:35:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248185If a DFL-controlled Congress can't agree on new state taxes, can it ever happen? Who will be the contenders to face Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014? And what controversy is Michelle Bachmann potentially caught up in? Dave Schultz offers some answers.Esme MurphyIf a DFL-controlled Congress can't agree on new state taxes, can it ever happen? Who will be the contenders to face Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014? And what controversy is Michelle Bachmann potentially caught up in? Dave Schultz offers some answers.2135no Sun, 05 May 2013 07:32:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248183USA Today is reporting that twenty percent of college graduates are performing very poorly when it comes to interviewing for jobs. Job search specialist and author Monica Allen tells prospective employees what not to do when coming face-to-face with a future boss.Esme MurphyUSA Today is reporting that twenty percent of college graduates are performing very poorly when it comes to interviewing for jobs. Job search specialist and author Monica Allen tells prospective employees what not to do when coming face-to-face with a future boss.1186no Sun, 05 May 2013 07:28:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248181This week, Jason Collins became the first active athlete in America's four major team sports to announce he is gay. But sports isn't the only place where homosexuality is frowned upon. Author and conservative theologian Dave Thompson describes his tumultuous journey to become comfortable in his own skin.Esme MurphyThis week, Jason Collins became the first active athlete in America's four major team sports to announce he is gay. But sports isn't the only place where homosexuality is frowned upon. Author and conservative theologian Dave Thompson describes his tumultuous journey to become comfortable in his own skin.1154no Sun, 05 May 2013 07:25:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248179For over a decade, the fear of inflation on the American economy has helped gold prices soar to almost $2,000 an ounce. But the price of the metal has dropped sharply over the last month. Wealth Enhancement Group senior vice president Peg Webb explains this development in the financial world.Esme MurphyFor over a decade, the fear of inflation on the American economy has helped gold prices soar to almost $2,000 an ounce. But the price of the metal has dropped sharply over the last month. Wealth Enhancement Group senior vice president Peg Webb explains this development in the financial world.942no Sun, 05 May 2013 07:18:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248177This week, state lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow medical marijuana to be perscribed in the state. How much of an impact would that mean for patients? Heather Azzi of Minnesotans for Compassionate Care answers that question.Esme MurphyThis week, state lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow medical marijuana to be perscribed in the state. How much of an impact would that mean for patients? Heather Azzi of Minnesotans for Compassionate Care answers that question.955no Sun, 05 May 2013 07:14:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248175Winona resident Ethan Dean was given quite a surprise during his fourth deployment overseas with the Military. The city in which he lives took away his property rights in lieu of a recently-enacted ordinance. Watchdog.org author Tom Steward has been following this story and gives us an in-depth look.Esme MurphyWinona resident Ethan Dean was given quite a surprise during his fourth deployment overseas with the Military. The city in which he lives took away his property rights in lieu of a recently-enacted ordinance. Watchdog.org author Tom Steward has been following this story and gives us an in-depth look.858no Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:57:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56223060Dave Schultz is back to discuss the reasons one of the state's most influential Republican leaders is supporting Same Sex Marriage. Plus, what's his take on the effect the Boston Bombing will have on the Immigration debate. And which names are popping up in the state's 2014 election races?Esme MurphyDave Schultz is back to discuss the reasons one of the state's most influential Republican leaders is supporting Same Sex Marriage. Plus, what's his take on the effect the Boston Bombing will have on the Immigration debate. And which names are popping up in the state's 2014 election races?2104no Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:51:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56223058Legislators in Washington have been trying to agree on terms to start Immigration reform. But did the Boston bombing stunt that progress? Professor Katherine Fennelly, former Dean of the U of M Extension Service, discusses what this could mean.Esme MurphyLegislators in Washington have been trying to agree on terms to start Immigration reform. But did the Boston bombing stunt that progress? Professor Katherine Fennelly, former Dean of the U of M Extension Service, discusses what this could mean.898no Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:45:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56223056In 1998, a new, non-profit, recovery model was formed in Wayzata. Since then, John Curtiss and his now-late co-founder, George Mann, used unique techniques to help people win their battles against alcohol and drugs. The President of the Community of Recovering People talks about the organization's 15th anniversary.Esme MurphyIn 1998, a new, non-profit, recovery model was formed in Wayzata. Since then, John Curtiss and his now-late co-founder, George Mann, used unique techniques to help people win their battles against alcohol and drugs. The President of the Community of Recovering People talks about the organization's 15th anniversary.900no Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:40:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56223054Kim Jong Un, the new leader of North Korea, has been pumping up more anti-American rhetoric lately. But how serious of a threat is this? Esme asks Bruce Klingner, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation.Esme MurphyKim Jong Un, the new leader of North Korea, has been pumping up more anti-American rhetoric lately. But how serious of a threat is this? Esme asks Bruce Klingner, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation.911no Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:37:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56223052Now that Boston bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev has been apprehended, we head to the legal phase of this story. Attorney Joe Tamburino tells Esme will go over the points of a potential case, from the Miranda Rights issue to the person that might lead Tsarnaev's defense.Esme MurphyNow that Boston bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev has been apprehended, we head to the legal phase of this story. Attorney Joe Tamburino tells Esme will go over the points of a potential case, from the Miranda Rights issue to the person that might lead Tsarnaev's defense.844no Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:29:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56223050If you're looking to eat healthier, one choice could be to buy a share of a CSA farm. What does that mean? What would you receive? Paul Hugunin of the MN Dept. of Agriculture explains the program. Riverbend Farm owner Greg Reynolds describes what you'll receive.Esme MurphyIf you're looking to eat healthier, one choice could be to buy a share of a CSA farm. What does that mean? What would you receive? Paul Hugunin of the MN Dept. of Agriculture explains the program. Riverbend Farm owner Greg Reynolds describes what you'll receive.876no