Shannon spoke with Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten about the MITM origin story and how and why we do our work. Read the article here. 

Shannon joined hosts Corey Seemiller and Tracy Wood to talk about political differences in relationships and how to navigate those conflicts. Listen to the episode here. 

Shannon joined Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr on a special podcast episode about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, and how to move forward. Listen to the episode here. 

Shannon joined Cathy and Eric on the Friday show to talk about the 2024 State of Bipartisanship report. Watch the segment here. 

MinnPost coverage and analysis of The State of Bipartisanship report. Read the article here. 

Axios coverage of our 2024 State of Bipartisanship report. Read the story here. 

KTTC coverage of our press conference revealing the 2024 State of Bipartisanship report. See the story here. 

Kare11 coverage of our press conference revealing the 2024 State of Bipartisanship report. See the story here. 

Majority in the Middle Releases Second Annual ‘State of Bipartisanship Report’ 

Overall, bipartisanship in the Minnesota legislature declined in 2024 compared to 2023. Yet, data shows that many committee chairs and individual legislators demonstrated more bipartisanship. Read the press release here.

RT Rybak and Annette Meeks penned op-eds advocating for the elimination of caucus endorsements. Shannon followed up with a "yes, and" reminding voters and candidates that they can affect the outcome with the current process -- this year.  Read the piece here.

Shannon joined Michael Brodkorb to talk about opportunities for bipartisan work at the capitol, and highlighted some legislators who are already working with colleagues across the aisle. Hear the episode here. 

Shannon joined Heidi and Jennifer to talk about the opportunities for bipartisanship in the last month of the legislative session. Listen to the episode here

Shannon joined  Richard Davies and Jim Meigs to discuss division, our human habit of grouping, diversity within the parties, and what Majority in the Middle is doing to help. Listen to the episode here. 

Shannon joined Authenticity, Belonging, Community podcast host Michael Fosberg in a conversation about finding commonalities amid political difference, on this "not a political podcast." Listen to the episode here. 

Shannon joined Heidi Holtan and Keri Hedlund on Northern Community Radio to discuss Silly Question Saturday, our efforts at the Minnesota Legislature, and the upcoming TEDx SilverLake event. Listen here.

KIMT reporter Sananda McCall highlights our "Silly Question Saturday" event with Secretary of State Steve Simon. Watch the story here.

Shannon joined Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr to discuss bipartisanship, the State of Bipartisanship report, and what is next for Majority in the Middle. Listen to the episode here. 

Are disagreements among city councils and school boards really about political polarization? Not really. Read more about Judges and Activists in this op-ed published in the Star Tribune. Read the op-ed here. 

Executive Director Shannon Watson and Board Member Sandy Layman talked at the ICTV Studio with Heidi Holton from KAXE. Watch the Conversation here. 

Jason and Shannon talked about the State of Bipartisanship report and how bipartisanship isn't all that different from sports. (Warning - the audio quality isn't great. Blame a bad cell connection to Target Field!) Listen to the episode here. 

Builders is a podcast of the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work at Concordia College. Shannon joined Dr. Michael Chan, the Executive Director for Faith and Learning. Listen to the episode here. 

The Star Tribune Editorial Board published a review of our State of Bipartisanship report. Read the article here.

Shannon joined Eric Eskola and Cathy Wurzer on the Friday show to discuss our new State of Bipartisanship report. Watch the segment here. 

Quinn Gorham from KTTC TV in Rochester shared a story about our State of Bipartisanship report. Read the story here. 

Board member Kim Insley and Jason DeRusha talked about life after TV news and Kim's involvement with Majority in the Middle. Listen to the segment here.

Shannon and board member Susan Kent were guests on The Al Travis Show. Susan is a regular, and Al is interested in figuring out "what's the catch?" Watch the segment here. 

Shannon and board member Sandy Layman spoke with Julie Zimmer and Dennis Anderson about the organization and our summer social series. Watch the segment here. 

Shannon and Jason DeRusha talked bipartisanship on WCCO radio on the last day of the legislative session. Listen to the segment here. 

Jim Maurice from WJON did a story about our summer social series, and especially the event in St. Cloud. More here.

Shannon penned an op-ed denouncing harassment and violence towards elected officials – at the local, state, and national level. Read the op-ed here. 

Shannon sits down with Mary Lahammer in the historic House gallery to discuss bipartisanship, compromise, and making the leap to full time. Watch the Segment here. 

Shannon joins Mike and Tami to talk about toxicity in politics, why the capitol is an unusual workplace, and why she started Majority in the Middle. Listen to the episode here. 

Shannon joins Kim and Julie to talk about toxicity in politics and why she started Majority in the Middle. Listen to the episode here.