Henry Lake

Out of all the discussions we're hearing in regard to Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Trump, one that's stayed in the background has been about guns.  Why does this country have such a love affair with firearms?  Henry discusses it with one the listeners.

At Monday's MLB Home Run Derby, Grammy-nominated country singer Ingrid Andress took the viral headlines for how she sang the National Anthem.  But was her rendition the worst you've ever heard?  Henry takes your calls and texts.

Was last night's rendition of the National Anthem (at the MLB Home Run Derby) the worst you've ever heard?  Henry turns to the listeners.  Should the U.S. Men's Basketball Team need the services of injured stars?  And Tuesday's Headlines are on the way.

So, what should Twins fans know about this year's first-round selection, Kansas State shortstop Kaelen Culpepper?  Why not ask his former head coach?  KSU baseball coach Pete Hughes gives us an in-depth look at the organization's latest hopeful to get to the big leagues.

In all of the discussion about Saturday assassination attempt on President Trump, the topic of guns seems to have fallen by the wayside.  Henry wonders why.  Also, our host talks with Kansas State baseball coach Pete Hughes about Twins' first-round draft pick Kaelen Culpepper.

After a hot start to the season, the Lynx have cooled off over the last few games.  That includes a loss on Sunday to Indiana.  What's the cause for the slide?  Minnesota Spokeman-Recorder columnist Charles Hallman joins the show to explain.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder columnist Charles Hallman describes what's wrong with the Lynx over the last few games.  Then, Henry and producer Jonathan Lowe dig into the new rendition of MLB's Home Run Derby.

Do the Vikings have a problem regarding wide receiver Jordan Addison?  The second-year player was arrested Friday on suspicion of DUI, making this the second consecutive Summer with driving issues.  Henry explains his stance on how the team should handle this situation.

Jordan Addison is in the news again...for the wrong reasons.  Henry lets us know his thoughts on how the wideout's latest interaction with the police should be handled by the Vikings.  What encouraging legal news did former President Trump get on Monday?  And we hear the Headlines to start the workweek.

Actress Shannen Doherty passed away from cancer over the weekend.  She graced TV and movie screens for decades, and the world is celebrating her long career.  Star Tribune entertainment reporter Neal Justin gives us a retrospective on how she connected with audiences.

How is Henry looking at Saturday's assassination attempt of former President Trump?  We hear his opinions on the incident.  Later, Star Tribune entertainment reporter Neal Justin talks about the death of actress Shannen Doherty.

During the last half-hour of Friday's show, Henry goes through the details of a local legal case where the defendant made a guilty plea.  Is the suggested punishment too light for the crimes?  Our host gives his opinion.

The Vikings family are mourning the death of one man from the organization's past and the passing of another man hoping to be part of their future.  Matthew Coller from Purple Insider dives into the life stories of former DC Monte Kiffin and rookie DB Khyree Jackson.  He also explains what he's looking forward to covering in Training Camp.

Matthew Coller talks Vikings-related news during the offseason.  Later, Henry brings up the growth of the WNBA and the rise of prices for stamps.  And we hear about the news making Headlines on a Friday night.

Minnesota taprooms are now able to sell THC seltzers from their draft taps.  This make our host wonder about the dangers of this type of intoxication when people get behind the wheel.  Henry asks for input from the listeners about these newer libations.

What are your favorite memories of the MN State Fair?  With the new foods released for this year's edition, Henry digs back into years past and compare's this state's event to other ones across the country.  Then, what are some of the issues with these new THC seltzers?  We hear from you on that.

Final hour of The Lake Show features your reaction to Joe Biden's Press Conference in Washington D.C. After, what do you think about the Warehouse District Block Party? Lake and Alex Westad discuss ways to make it better and how to improve the downtown core. Then, Headlines featuring, the U of M - Twin Cities, Snakes on a Plane, Planes in decline, and where's Johnny?    The Lake Show with Henry Lake - July 11th, 2024. 

Joe Biden has given his heavily watched "Big Boy" Press Conference tonight in our nation's capital. What does his performance mean for November? Aaron Rupar, author of the Newsletter "Public Notice" joins Lake to discuss. Aaron Rupar is an independent journalist covering US politics and media, and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter. He was a pioneer of using SnapStream to post real-time video tweet threads of political events. Before going independent, Rupar covered the Trump administration for Vox.

Following the conclusion of President Joe Biden's press conference at NATO in DC, Henry Lake reacts to Biden's performance and reminds that in debate policy needs to be the priority in voting. After, Aaron Rupar joins to provide his takes on Biden's performance and the implications that it has for the November election. 

Ahead of President Joe Biden's Press Conference in Washington D.C., Henry Lake talks about what he will want to see this evening in Biden's first live appearance since his debate appearance against former President Donald Trump a few weeks ago. Plus callers!