New Libs on the Block

About New Libs on the Block

A podcast about politics and people. Hosted by three sitting lawmakers, New Libs on the Block discusses the nuts and bolts of the policy, organizing, and will needed to create a better world. Hosted by Minnesota State Representatives Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith.

Publisher

New Libs on the Block

Category

government · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 Oct 2023

Latest episode

10 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Apr 2025

   Intern Takeover

   For our mid-season finale we thought we'd turn the keys of the podcast over to the interns! The New Libs interns submitted questions and Brion, Andy, and Kristi do their best to answer. We'll be taking about a six week break for the end of session and be back in early June. New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith. The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating...

2. 

   3 Apr 2025

   What is a Silver Tsunami?

   The New Libs are joined once again by Minnesota State Representative Kim Hicks to talk about the ballooning cost of Health and Human Services in Minnesota and around the country. This is a far-reaching conversation that touches on insurance costs, disability rights, state demographics, and so much more. New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith. The best way to financially suppor...

3. 

   27 Mar 2025

   Celebrating Women in the MN Legislature

   Brion and Kristi celebrate women serving in the Minnesota Legislature and how important it is to have diverse public servants making decisions in the capitol. New Libs on the Block is a podcast about politics and people. It is hosted by three sitting legislators, Reps. Kristi Pursell, Brion Curran, and Andy Smith. The best way to financially support the New Libs is by donating to their campaigns. Andy's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/andy-smith-for-house Kristi's Campaign: htt...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,291

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.