WCCo's Esme Murphy takes you through the news of the week every Saturday night from 6:00-10:00.389Thu, 17 May 2012 20:37:55 GMThttp://minnesota.cbslocal.com/personality/esme-murphy-2/nonoCBS Radioen-ushttp://cbsminnesota.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/esme_murphy.jpghttp://minnesota.cbslocal.com/personality/esme-murphy-2/esme.murphy@cbsradio.com (Esme Murphy)Sun, 13 May 2012 07:53:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53966004The Vikings Stadium Bill wasn't the only issue to discuss during the week in Politics. Esme and Hamline professor Dave Schultz discuss the impact of the Legislative vote, along with the national stances on Gay Marriage, the story of Mitt Romney's past, and Michele Bachmann's dual citizenship.Esme MurphyThe Vikings Stadium Bill wasn't the only issue to discuss during the week in Politics. Esme and Hamline professor Dave Schultz discuss the impact of the Legislative vote, along with the national stances on Gay Marriage, the story of Mitt Romney's past, and Michele Bachmann's dual citizenship.2163no Sun, 13 May 2012 07:41:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53966002The home equity market has been losing value for the last few years. Is the somewhat upbeat trend in home buying going to help with equity soon? Chris Galler, the CEO of the MN Association of Realtors, offers some facts.Esme MurphyThe home equity market has been losing value for the last few years. Is the somewhat upbeat trend in home buying going to help with equity soon? Chris Galler, the CEO of the MN Association of Realtors, offers some facts.950no Sun, 13 May 2012 07:38:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53966000WCCO reporter Adam Carter doesn't just cover the Minnesota Fishing Opener. He usually casts a line or two in the water. Esme asks him if he was able to catch anything on Saturday.Esme MurphyWCCO reporter Adam Carter doesn't just cover the Minnesota Fishing Opener. He usually casts a line or two in the water. Esme asks him if he was able to catch anything on Saturday.151no Sun, 13 May 2012 07:36:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53965998The Center for School Change at Macalester College held an essay contest for area students. Out of over 1,850 entries from Minnesota Charter School kids, St. Paul Conservatory student Sam Mistry was one of the best. We learn about the story this 9th grader told on the State Capitol steps earlier in the week.Esme MurphyThe Center for School Change at Macalester College held an essay contest for area students. Out of over 1,850 entries from Minnesota Charter School kids, St. Paul Conservatory student Sam Mistry was one of the best. We learn about the story this 9th grader told on the State Capitol steps earlier in the week.494no Sun, 13 May 2012 07:32:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53965996This week's story of a Fridley woman disciplining her child made some uneasy. When does a parent go past the point of just making their kid behave? Psychologist Lynn Herrick offers some answers.Esme MurphyThis week's story of a Fridley woman disciplining her child made some uneasy. When does a parent go past the point of just making their kid behave? Psychologist Lynn Herrick offers some answers.776no Sun, 13 May 2012 07:28:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53965994The recounting of a story this week that involved Mitt Romney and a bullying event in his past continues to stoke the fire of this issue. This time, Esme looks at from the standpoint of the bullies themselves. She discusses it with Dr. Allen Beane, founder of Bully Free program.Esme MurphyThe recounting of a story this week that involved Mitt Romney and a bullying event in his past continues to stoke the fire of this issue. This time, Esme looks at from the standpoint of the bullies themselves. She discusses it with Dr. Allen Beane, founder of Bully Free program.504no Sun, 13 May 2012 07:25:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53965992The Vikings Stadium Bill has passed both parts of the Legislature, but it's not quite in the clear. Cory Merrifield from SavetheVikes.org tells Esme what needs to happen to make the new stadium a reality.Esme MurphyThe Vikings Stadium Bill has passed both parts of the Legislature, but it's not quite in the clear. Cory Merrifield from SavetheVikes.org tells Esme what needs to happen to make the new stadium a reality.741no Sun, 06 May 2012 09:36:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53900632Getting back into the dating scene can be tough for anyone, but that might increase if you're middle-aged. Fear not. One man says he has the answers. We seek the advice of Chad Stone, author of the book "Confessions of a Middle-Aged Babe Magnet."Esme MurphyGetting back into the dating scene can be tough for anyone, but that might increase if you're middle-aged. Fear not. One man says he has the answers. We seek the advice of Chad Stone, author of the book "Confessions of a Middle-Aged Babe Magnet."398no Sun, 06 May 2012 09:33:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53900630Are men actually getting the "short stick" when it comes to divorce proceedings? Is that perception being turned around in reality? Scott Trout, COO of Cordell & Cordell, discusses why his law firm is specializing in this field.Esme MurphyAre men actually getting the "short stick" when it comes to divorce proceedings? Is that perception being turned around in reality? Scott Trout, COO of Cordell & Cordell, discusses why his law firm is specializing in this field.827no Sun, 06 May 2012 09:30:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53900628The Amy Senser trial came to its conclusion earlier this week. Esme gets a recap on everything that happened when she visits with attorney Joe Tamberino.Esme MurphyThe Amy Senser trial came to its conclusion earlier this week. Esme gets a recap on everything that happened when she visits with attorney Joe Tamberino.940no Sun, 06 May 2012 09:29:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53900626The clock is ticking to the eventual vote for the Vikings Stadium on Monday. Supporters of the bill congregated at the M.O.A. Saturday to make their final plea. SavetheVikes.org founder Cory Merrifield tells Esme where the effort stands at crunchtime.Esme MurphyThe clock is ticking to the eventual vote for the Vikings Stadium on Monday. Supporters of the bill congregated at the M.O.A. Saturday to make their final plea. SavetheVikes.org founder Cory Merrifield tells Esme where the effort stands at crunchtime.844no Sun, 06 May 2012 09:27:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53900624Have tattoos become more popular, or are we seeing the interest "fade" a bit? Derek Lowe is the general manager of St. Sabrina's Tattoos and Piercings, and he addresses the issue. Then, what if you aren't feeling that piece of body art you had applied years ago? Aleksander Nedich, owner of NorthEast Tattoo and NorthEast Laser Tattoo Removal, explains the process of getting that ink taken off.Esme MurphyHave tattoos become more popular, or are we seeing the interest "fade" a bit? Derek Lowe is the general manager of St. Sabrina's Tattoos and Piercings, and he addresses the issue. Then, what if you aren't feeling that piece of body art you had applied years ago? Aleksander Nedich, owner of NorthEast Tattoo and NorthEast Laser Tattoo Removal, explains the process of getting that ink taken off.1791no Sun, 06 May 2012 09:22:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53900622The race is all but set between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. What will be the key factors in the upcoming General Election? Esme finds out when she talks with Hamline professor Dave Schultz.Esme MurphyThe race is all but set between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. What will be the key factors in the upcoming General Election? Esme finds out when she talks with Hamline professor Dave Schultz.2156no Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:52:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53862551It might be getting down to the 11th hour when it comes to the Vikings Stadium. Carleton College professor Steven Schier discusses the latest on the Legislature's attempt to vote on the bill. Plus, he and Esme look into the much clearer Presidential race.Esme MurphyIt might be getting down to the 11th hour when it comes to the Vikings Stadium. Carleton College professor Steven Schier discusses the latest on the Legislature's attempt to vote on the bill. Plus, he and Esme look into the much clearer Presidential race.1971no Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:48:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53862549The fight to cure and reverse Alzheimer's Disease continues. However, how we detect and protect against the disease may be changing. Neuroscience researcher Mark Underwood founded Quincey Bioscience. He explains some new information that might start us on the road toward a cure.Esme MurphyThe fight to cure and reverse Alzheimer's Disease continues. However, how we detect and protect against the disease may be changing. Neuroscience researcher Mark Underwood founded Quincey Bioscience. He explains some new information that might start us on the road toward a cure.816no Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:44:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53862547Are girls going through puberty a little earlier these days? Are there specific causes for that happening? Esme finds out when she speaks with HCMC's Chief of Pediatrics, Dr. Julia Joseph diCaprio.Esme MurphyAre girls going through puberty a little earlier these days? Are there specific causes for that happening? Esme finds out when she speaks with HCMC's Chief of Pediatrics, Dr. Julia Joseph diCaprio.921no Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:42:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53862545Middle school can be very dramatic for pre-teen and teenage girls. Whether its boys, peer pressure, academics, or bullying, the sources of tension can come from any direction. Girl Talk is one of the avenues meant to help get them through those awkward years. Founder and Executive Director Haley Kilpatrick explains how.Esme MurphyMiddle school can be very dramatic for pre-teen and teenage girls. Whether its boys, peer pressure, academics, or bullying, the sources of tension can come from any direction. Girl Talk is one of the avenues meant to help get them through those awkward years. Founder and Executive Director Haley Kilpatrick explains how.648no Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:33:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53862543There was a lot to process this week when it came to the Amy Senser trial. Esme was there for a part of the week, along with her co-worker, WCCO reporter Rachel Slavik. Rachel and Esme discuss where the trial will go next.Esme MurphyThere was a lot to process this week when it came to the Amy Senser trial. Esme was there for a part of the week, along with her co-worker, WCCO reporter Rachel Slavik. Rachel and Esme discuss where the trial will go next.992no Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:26:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53862217The man convicted of the Honeywell Ramp Murder is scheduled for parole on May 7th. The family of victim Mary Foley is hoping that it won't be granted. Family representative Liz Petschel discusses the gruesome case and why David Thomas should stay behind bars.Esme MurphyThe man convicted of the Honeywell Ramp Murder is scheduled for parole on May 7th. The family of victim Mary Foley is hoping that it won't be granted. Family representative Liz Petschel discusses the gruesome case and why David Thomas should stay behind bars.779no Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:20:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53861776Saturday was the time for Vikings fans to gather at the State Capitol and continue to voice their hope for the passage of the Stadium Bill. Cory Merrifield leads the charge as the founder of SavetheVikes.org. He makes his claim to Esme.Esme MurphySaturday was the time for Vikings fans to gather at the State Capitol and continue to voice their hope for the passage of the Stadium Bill. Cory Merrifield leads the charge as the founder of SavetheVikes.org. He makes his claim to Esme.662no Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:13:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53785761How close are we to replacing all of our currency and cards with (and becoming dependant) smartphone payments? Pioneer Press tech columnist Julio Ojeda Zapata says it's closer than we think. Plus, what apps are hot right now?Moose MillerHow close are we to replacing all of our currency and cards with (and becoming dependant) smartphone payments? Pioneer Press tech columnist Julio Ojeda Zapata says it's closer than we think. Plus, what apps are hot right now?882no Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:11:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53785759A new book is out revealing the making of one of cinemas all-time greats..."Animal House." Get all your questions answered from behind the scenes with the executive producer of the film and the author of "Fat, Drunk, and Stupid," Matty Simmons.Moose MillerA new book is out revealing the making of one of cinemas all-time greats..."Animal House." Get all your questions answered from behind the scenes with the executive producer of the film and the author of "Fat, Drunk, and Stupid," Matty Simmons.1120no Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:08:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53785757A bit of nostalgia seems to be coming back into the mainstream. Lynden's Soda Fountain owner John Lynden explains why the younger generation is recognizing the treats of years past. Then, Nick Kosevich, one of the head bartenders at the East Street Social Club and co-owner of Bittercube.com, talks about how Bitters are becoming more popular at your local drinking establishment.Moose MillerA bit of nostalgia seems to be coming back into the mainstream. Lynden's Soda Fountain owner John Lynden explains why the younger generation is recognizing the treats of years past. Then, Nick Kosevich, one of the head bartenders at the East Street Social Club and co-owner of Bittercube.com, talks about how Bitters are becoming more popular at your local drinking establishment.889no Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:02:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53785755According to the Guinness World Record Committee, it had been deemed "The Quietest Place on Earth." It's located at Ortfield Laboratories in Edina. Lab founder Steven Orfield tells us how that space is being used to help perfect the products we buy for our homes.Moose MillerAccording to the Guinness World Record Committee, it had been deemed "The Quietest Place on Earth." It's located at Ortfield Laboratories in Edina. Lab founder Steven Orfield tells us how that space is being used to help perfect the products we buy for our homes.793no Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:33:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#53784957It's been 70-plus years since the U.S. took the 1940 Census, but some interesting trends are showing up today. We find out what some of those were when Moose speaks to Steven Ruggles, Director of the Minnesota Population Center.Moose MillerIt's been 70-plus years since the U.S. took the 1940 Census, but some interesting trends are showing up today. We find out what some of those were when Moose speaks to Steven Ruggles, Director of the Minnesota Population Center.850no