Politics Friday: U.S. Senate Debate

October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Each Friday, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst hosts “Politics Friday,” where he discusses Minnesota politics, including the latest from the Legislature, election news and more.

On Friday, Oct. 16 at noon, DFL nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya will debate. Brian Bakst will moderate the debate.

Tune in by listening to MPR News or watch the debate on mprnews.org/election.