RacketCast
RacketBi-weekly podcast from Racket, the Twin Cities news/arts/culture publication. Featuring hyper-local recaps, reviews, interviews, debates, hot takes, and more from the crew behind your favorite reader-funded, worker-owned media org.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryEntertainment NewsNews | |||
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You've heard Racket's Jay Boller co-hosting RacketCast, certainly. But have you ever heard him guesting on another podcast entirely?
That's the not-so-rare opportunity presented to you here, where you'll find a recent episode of Pod Damn America tha... more
Summoning our best Jocko Conlan voice: Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-rike!
You won't hear our guests—Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation President Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005 President David Stiggers—use that word, sp... more
You've heard Racket's Em Cassel co-hosting RacketCast, certainly. But have you ever heard her guesting on another podcast entirely?
That's the not-so-rare opportunity presented to you here, where you'll find a recent episode of Never Post that featu... more
It's our last podcast ep of 2025!
As such, we invited new Racket dining correspondent Kirstie Kimball of beyond beurre blanc to join fellow critic Em Cassel of Racket to hashbrown out the year that (almost) was in Minnesota food and drink.
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Apple Podcasts | #214 | United States/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Philippines/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |  Norway/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Russia/News/Entertainment News |
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What is RacketCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focused on the rich tapestry of local life in the Twin Cities, the content covers a wide assortment of topics, including politics, arts, culture, and public issues, often blending insightful commentary with humor. Listeners can expect engaging discussions surrounding local events, community voices, and critical interviews with notable figures in journalism, politics, and the arts. Episodes frequently spotlight essential issues like public transit, electoral politics, and community activism, offering an accessible yet nuanced look at current events from a local perspective. Noteworthy is its worker-owned structure, emphasizing a commitment to grassroots storytelling and community engagement, making it a unique platform for discussing the hap... more
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RacketCast launched a year ago and published 44 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on RacketCast?
Recent guests on RacketCast include:
1. Sheigh Freeberg
2. Jay Boller
3. Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou
4. David Stiggers
5. Naomi Kritzer
6. John Waters
7. Tricia Romano
8. Emma Silvers
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