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We Don't Have to Choose

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hosts this monthly podcast to discuss how we can improve the legal system without compromising public safety with local and national experts.

Podcast · By Hennepin County Attorney · English · US · Official site

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Sep 7, 2026
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Jul 14, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    We Don't Have to Choose Ep.25 (opens the original)

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    This episode of We Don't Have to Choose features the Worker Protection Unit at the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty sits down with Alex Halverson and Christopher Band to discuss our office's efforts in combating wage theft and protecting workers from unlawful employer practices.

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    We Don't Have to Choose Ep.24 (opens the original)

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    This episode of We Don't Have to Choose takes a look at Be at School--our office's response to truancy and absenteeism. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty sits down with Kelsey Dawson and Meghan Aanenson to talk about the purpose and day-to-day work of Be at School before having a conversation with Gedric Merritt to understand how youth workers impact the lives of the young people receiving services.

  3. Episode · Jul 30, 2026

    We Don't Have to Choose Ep.23 (opens the original)

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    This episode of We Don't Have to Choose takes a look at our Investigations and Intelligence Division at the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. County Attorney Mary Moriarty is joined by head of IID, Michael Radmer to discuss how improvements in data sharing between agencies have led to better outcomes for the community at-large.

  4. Episode · Jul 21, 2026

    We Don't Have to Choose Ep. 22 (opens the original)

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    This episode of We Don't Have to Choose features a conversation with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty about the work our office has done in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge.

  5. Episode · Jul 14, 2026

    We Don't Have to Choose Ep.21 (opens the original)

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    This episode of We Don't Have to Choose takes a deep dive into our Conviction Integrity Unit. Clare Diegel, Andrew Markquart, and Julia Merritt join Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty to discuss the creation and implementation of the unit and reflect on the progress CIU has made since it's inception.

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