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Jesse Ventura Shocks The World

Jesse Ventura on the set of NewsNight Minnesota. (undated photo)
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Jesse Ventura on the set of NewsNight Minnesota. (undated photo)

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app

Jesse Ventura is many things, but boring isn't one of them. "Jesse Ventura Shocks the World" explores the people, values, and experiences that shaped him, 25 years after the former pro wrestler surprisingly became governor of Minnesota.

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Follow his implausible career path, wild term in office, early support of the women's liberation movement, and love of democracy, guns, and gay rights in a documentary about a larger-than-life personality.

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Jesse Ventura on election night, Nov. 3, 1998
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Jesse Ventura on election night, Nov. 3, 1998

Watch On Your Schedule: "Jesse Ventura Shocks The World" is available to stream now with the PBS app.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, center, hands a pen to former Governor Jesse Ventura during a bill signing at the State Capitol. (undated photo)
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, center, hands a pen to former Governor Jesse Ventura during a bill signing at the State Capitol. (undated photo)

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