Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura to proceed in defamation suit against slain American Sniper author Chris Kyle

Jesse Ventura has decided to proceed in his defamation case against Christopher Kyle, the Iraq war vet and best-selling author who was gunned down at a shooting range earlier this year, says Ventura's attorney, David Olsen. Ventura filed the suit in February 2012, alleging Kyle fabricated a story ... More >>

Jon Stewart slams Jesse Ventura's gun control view on Daily Show [VIDEO]

For Jesse Ventura, gun control is the ability to "put two rounds into the same hole from 25 meters." In other words, he's a strong supporter of the Second Amendment who once characterized the federal assault weapons ban that expired in 2004 as "a stupid piece of legislation."SEE ALSO: Jesse Ventura ... More >>

Jesse Ventura/Howard Stern 2016 presidential ticket gains momentum [VIDEO]

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura has made no secret of his desire to run for president as an independent candidate in 2016, and he may have recently found his ideal running mate: Howard Stern.See also:Jesse Ventura tells Howard Stern about role in Wachowski bros. new movieVentura first floate ... More >>

Jesse Ventura says Obama is basically the black George W. Bush

SEE ALSO:-- Jesse Ventura got his ass kicked in a California bar, fellow SEAL says-- Jesse Ventura loves puns, doesn't like Democrats, Republicans, or third parties-- Jesse Ventura's TSA search lawsuit thrown outJesse Ventura insulted Barack Obama with one of the worst slurs imaginable -- he called ... More >>

Jesse Ventura got his ass kicked in a California bar, fellow SEAL says

SEE ALSO:-- Jesse Ventura loves puns, doesn't like Democrats, Republicans, or third parties-- Jesse Ventura wants to be a Mexican or president of the United States-- Jesse Ventura's TSA search lawsuit thrown outJesse Ventura is an ex-Navy SEAL, pro wrasslin' tough guy. So it makes sense he's none to ... More >>

Jesse Ventura invades WCCO newsroom

Jesse Ventura is taking his case to the WCCO newsroom.​Apparently Jesse Ventura hasn't quite gotten over his beef with the Transportation Security Administration. Just last week, a judge tossed out Ventura's fourth amendment lawsuit against TSA, which alleged that pat-downs and body scans vio ... More >>

Jesse Ventura's TSA search lawsuit thrown out

Jesse Ventura probably considers this ruling part of a larger plan.​Jesse Ventura pretty much lives his life like an action hero. So, when Ventura's lawsuit against the Transportation Security Administration got thrown out yesterday, it was the real-life moment when the hero realizes no one believ ... More >>

Jesse Ventura wants to be a Mexican or president of the United States

Jesse Ventura has two plans which seem to conflict with each other.​Jesse Ventura got his lawsuit against TSA pat-downs thrown out on jurisdictional grounds, and today Ventura held a press conference to vent his frustration with the  American legal system.So, now, of course, the former govern ... More >>

Jesse Ventura joins kick-off of Occupy MN [VIDEO]

​The occupation of the Hennepin County Government Center Plaza has begun and one of the first people on the scene was former Governor Jesse Ventura. Amid the earliest few dozen occupiers setting up their tables and camps, Ventura held court amid a gaggle of media and fans to make a brief statemen ... More >>

Jesse Ventura: "We're a fascist nation now"

Ventura seesm to be starring in a movie that happens to be his real life. ​Jesse Ventura's lawsuit against the Transportation Security Administration over airport pat-downs, which he refers to as "sexual assault," got underway Friday, but Ventura saved the drama for just after the first hearing en ... More >>

Jesse Ventura wants to be a Mexican citizen [VIDEO]

Jesse's running for something new: The border.​After a rant about Americans being a bunch of lemmings for supporting corrupt Republicans and Democrats, Jesse Ventura, already Minnesota's most famous Baja resident, told the ladies of "The View" he's so fed up he wants to go native.

Jesse Ventura sues TSA for "sexual assault" security check

Jesse Ventura: Don't touch him there.​Touch Jesse Ventura's junk and he's going to sue your ass for unreasonable search and seizure. Our former governor filed the lawsuit today against the TSA, claiming its agents violated his rights during a November pat-down and full body scan search at Minneap ... More >>

Jesse Ventura says "all Minnesotans are liars"

TPTVentura doesn't trust you.​After growling about the failure of Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature to deal with the state's budget woes, and calling for the abolition of all political parties, former Gov. Jesse Ventura went on record believing that, "All Minnesotans are liars." Ou ... More >>

Jesse Ventura's 'Conspiracy Theory' is up for a Stony

Jesse Ventura hangs with the mellow folk tonight.​When we interviewed Jesse Ventura last year about his new show, "Conspiracy Theory," he certainly came off as a little paranoid. But not in a Cheech and Chong, flush-the-goods-down-the-toilet way. If anything, Ventura could have used some mel ... More >>

Jesse Ventura wants high schoolers force fed Hugo Chavez flick [Video]

Anti-Chavez news coverage in the U.S. is a conspiracy, Ventura says​Oliver Stone and Jesse Ventura tag teamed for a smackdown against stunned Florida GOP congressman Connie Mack last night on last Larry King Live. The topic: "South of the Border," Stone's new documentary about Venezuelan leade ... More >>

Jesse Ventura's 'Conspiracy Theory' OK'd for 2nd season

Back for more conspiracy smack​Jesse Ventura told us last year that if his show, "Conspiracy Theory," got the green light for a second season, he was going to blow open the whole Kennedy assassination plot. Looks like he may get his chance. TruTV has ordered up another eight installments. Go ... More >>

Jesse Ventura tells Bill Maher the Catholic Church is like the Mafia

On HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher," former Gov. Jesse Ventura throws a verbal hand grenade from safe cover. Maher, after all, is an outspoken atheist. "Why hasn't the Catholic Church been prosecuted under the federal RICO laws of organized crime," Ventura asks about 1 min 20 seconds into this cli ... More >>

Jesse Ventura calls Michele Bachmann and Sarah Palin puppets

Joyce Behar gives Jesse Ventura all the room he needs for a body slam on performance artists Michele "my congresswoman" Bachmann and Sarah "she's a quitter" Palin. "These two are puppets," he says -- and more. Watch:

Jesse Ventura catches Fox host flatfooted

​Let's pay for more nuclear warheads, and less healthcare, former Gov. Jesse Ventura growled at Fox host Eric Bolling yesterday. "I'm being real sarcastic when I say that." Then there's Ventura's way-off-Fox-script comment about U.S. foreign policy being no different than terrorism for the ... More >>

Jesse Ventura plans Mall of America stop on "American Conspiracies" book tour

He'll also be at the Apache Mall in Rochester on March 19, and the Rosedale Center on March 22.

Keith Olbermann vs. Jesse Ventura

In a post on DailyKos, Olbermann accuses Ventura of misremembering the circumstances surrounding his time at MSNBC.

Jesse Ventura tells Howard Stern about role in Wachowski brothers' new movie

"They gave me this crazy beard that was hanging down pointed, looked like Travolta, right?"

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Jesse Ventura exclusive: Conspiracy Theory host talks 9/11, JFK, and Vietnam

Tru TV show Conspiracy Theory finds news editor in The Body

Ventura arm-wrestles Ivan Putski - video of the day

Lest we be taking our former governor a little too seriously, a reminder of his wrestlin' roots.

Jesse Ventura loses cool on Opie and Anthony Show

"The Body" had a war of words with comedian Jim Norton on this morning's show before storming out of the studio.

Jesse Ventura tells Larry King it's time for a new military draft

Minnesota's former governor says Congress ought to spread the pain at home in order to fight two wars abroad.

This week's cover: "Ventura Now"

Hart Van Denburg fielded the call and went upriver to a local coffee house where Ventura showed up to talk his ear off.

Jesse Ventura returns to the WWE ring

"The Body" has a new TV show. Now he's showing up on WWE. Conspiracy? You be the judge.

Jesse Ventura: "I've been on the inside and now I'm ready to talk." (VIDEO)

What deep dark secrets did he learn as governor that he will now share with the rest of the nation?

Ventura's conspiracy theories coming to TV this fall

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura will be spreading his conspiracy theories on national TV come this fall. Ventura started filming his TruTV show and it will include interviews conducted in Minnesota.

Ventura for governor again? Probably not, but he'll have influence

Although his chances of running again are slim Independence Party leader Dean Barkley says he plans to have Ventura somehow involved in the 2010 race.

Jesse Ventura takes on FOX News

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is on the interview circuit and now he has hit Fox News.

Fake Jesse Ventura questions Franken on MPR

The Body goes south: A City Pages contest!

Tuesday morning papers

Man out of Time

Jesse's cable disconnection

The Body

The Broadway musical Jesse Ventura never wanted you to hear

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Best of the Twin Cities: Introduction

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Burning Down the House

Jesse lit the fire. Now a group of legislators prepare to feed the unicameral blaze.

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The Man Behind the Mind

Budget brawls and bulldog farts. Shock jocks and Satan's Cheerleaders. Jesse Ventura stars in the season's political blockbuster, but First Flack John Wodele directs the show.

"Love is Bigger than Government"

A profound insight or an empty Ventura-ism?