Melissa Hortman

Type: Person

Melissa Hortman

As of November 2026, Melissa Hortman has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Andy Frisella. Mentioned in an example of past coordination between local prosecutors and federal authorities, contrasted with current alleged dysfunction and resignations.

Melissa Anne Hortman was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 61st speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represented northern parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2025, serving as the House minority leader from 2017 to 2019 and as speaker from 2019 to January 2025. During her tenure, she advocated for transportation, environmental rights, abortion rights, po

Melissa Hortman at a glance
Mentioned in4 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on Andy Frisella
RoleMinnesota State Representative (as referenced in episode)
AffiliationMinnesota House of Representatives (Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, as referenced)

What do podcasts say about Melissa Hortman?

2 quotes, recorded on Pod Save America and NPR.

  • The assassination of Melissa Hortman and her husband.
    Pod Save America · · Episode
  • State Representative Melissa Hortman, another Democratic lawmaker.
    NPR · · Episode

How do different shows talk about Melissa Hortman?

4 shows discussed Melissa Hortman in these episodes.

Who talks about Melissa Hortman on podcasts?

Andy Frisella brought up Melissa Hortman; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on NPR.

Which podcasts mention Melissa Hortman most?

NPR (1 episode), Pod Save America (1 episode) and MeidasTouch (1 episode) mention Melissa Hortman most.

  1. NPR — 1 episode · More people from NPR
  2. Pod Save America — 1 episode · More people from Pod Save America
  3. MeidasTouch — 1 episode · More people from MeidasTouch
  4. Andy Frisella — 1 episode · More people from Andy Frisella

What is Melissa Hortman mentioned alongside?

Melissa Hortman is most often mentioned alongside Arcane, DHS and Instagram.

Mentioned together: Arcane, DHS, Instagram, Donald Trump, Merriam Webster, Midas Touch, Maria Corina Machado, Megan Kelly, The Book on Mental Toughness, Nest