AM950 Listener Appreciation Month

We at AM950 can’t thank you enough for all your support over the years. To show our thanks, we’ve made February listener appreciation month! Throughout the month we’ll ask you to like posts on Facebook, sign up for our e-newsletter and call into our shows. When you do so, you will have a chance to…

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AM950 Contest Rules

AM950 Contest Rules No purchase is necessary. Employees of the participating promotional partners or AM950 and their immediate family members are not eligible. Employees of other radio stations are not eligible. Only one entry per person. Contestants must be age 18 or over. No “duos”, groups or teams will be allowed to enter together. Any…

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GhostBox Radio – Tracking Down a Past Life w/ Angela Boley 12.20.23

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg will talk with Psychic Portrait Artist Angela Boley about her journey to track down someone specific. This person was a past life of hers. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Other places to get past episodes: www.ghostboxradio.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R9jPxsOzc0fsBN6m7O7Bx iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ghostbox-radio-with-greg-b-105712191/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostbox-radio-with-greg-bakun/id1534949354?mt=2&ls=1 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW05NTByYWRpby5jb20vY2F0ZWdvcnkvcG9kY2FzdHMvZ2hvc3QvZmVlZC8 Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – November 18, 2023

It’s a live Ellie’s Talking Head show! I begin by highlighting the sad state of legalized discrimination against transgender people in America today. From there, I pivot to talk about a November 16 piece by Tom Nichols in The Atlantic titled, “Trump Crosses a Crucial Line,” re: Trump’s use of the word, “vermin,” in his…

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Connections Radio – August 5, 2023

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join Yvette Erasmus, PsyD., for third in a series at the start of recent and coming months: “Everything Changes When You Do.” Hear our vital discussion about her work and tools we all can use toward transformation with authentic power for individuals, relationships, and social systems. – YvetteErasmus.com

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Connections Radio – April 22, 2023

This Earth Day morning, hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo joined Terry Gips (co-founder and President of the Alliance for Sustainability) with Frances Moore Lappé (international best-selling author and sustainability pioneer with the Small Planet Institute). As we approach the Alliance for Sustainability’s 40th Anniversary 5/18 event, we explore the roots, values, and systems by which human…

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2023 AM950 Calendar and Poster

Thanks to everyone who became a member of AM950 over the past three years! Your support has allowed us to remain one of the few progressive talk radio stations in the country. And as our way to say “thanks,” we have not one, but TWO end of year gifts. The first is the official 2023…

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Connections Radio – October 1, 2022

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join 3 lead actors for Theater Latte Da’s new production of “Merrily We Roll Along”: Reese Britts * Dylan Frederick * Becca Hart. We discuss how the musical’s story of big professional and personal possibility—told historically backwards from 70s to 50s—meets their characters’ responsibilities and their heart of friendship.…

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Matt McNeil with Ben Wikler (9/26/22)

Ben Wikler was elected chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in June of 2019. Now in his second term, he has led the party through an unbroken string of statewide victories, including Wisconsin’s defeat of Trump in 2020, and built the WisDems to a new level of success and recognition as a force for…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – September 17, 2022

A live show! I start by reminding about how I resigned from Lavender Magazine in July because of the publisher’s edict banning “political writing” (e.g., me writing about the need to protect queer kids). Today I note that the back cover of the magazine’s most recent issue has a political ad by MN’s GOP candidate…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 23, 2022

This week it’s a Live Show where I feature an idealist, Malcolm Nance, a 20-year Navy veteran who engaged in multiple ground combat operations. Nance recently left his cushy media commentator gig with MSNBC and anti-terrorism consulting company to fight for Ukraine. I also talk about how Florida’s governor DeSantis has sought to punish Disney…

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Connections Radio January 22 2022

Laurie Fitz discusses health and well being in the restaurant industry with Nancy Olson a server and trainer in the restaurant industry and current graduate student at the University of Minnesota studying Integrative Health and Well Being Coaching.

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2022 AM950 Calendar

***Make your donation here to receive your 2022 AM950 calendar.*** AM950 would like to thank you for your support during these unprecedented times. Because of your generosity we have been able to continue broadcasting progressive voices on our airwaves. AM950 understands these are challenging times. However, if you are in the position to make an…

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FCC Applications

As of November 1, 2020 JR Broadcasting (AM950 the Progressive Voice of Minnesota) has no FCC applications pending. This page will be updated immediately should AM950 have any pending FCC applications.

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FCC Applications

On November 18, 2020, JR Broadcasting LLC, licensee of KTNF, 950 kHz, St. Louis Park, MN, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for Renewal of its license. Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/am-profile/ktnf/applications-and-related-materials/#renewals .

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – August 22, 2020

Cristiane Taylor, founder and owner of Healthy Eating on the Go Protein Bars joins Ken Haglind to talk about her healthy nutrition bars. She started her business in 2013 offering consumers high quality, natural and nutritional snacks that everyone in the family can enjoy. Cristiane has been an entrepreneur for over 15 years and has…

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – August 5, 2020

Jacob Frey and Tim Walz clash over when the National Guard was deployed during the riots; Antone Melton-Meaux hit with a campaign finance complaint from the DFL, but Ilhan Omar isn’t exactly clean as a whistle either in the campaign finance department; early voting.

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FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – August 3, 2020

What happens if RBG is unable to stay on the court before November? Why Brett thinks it may work better in the long run if Trump appoints someone rather than allows voters to decide like in 2016. Other miscellaneous news including Speedway bought out again, and the Bottineau Blue Line extension may be dead.

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I’m Awake – August 1, 2020

Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe Mike Goze Ho Chunk Nation MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo BONUS Facebook section Heather Keeler Wendy Burtis Pilot HSUS Red Dawn SD State Senator Nancy Marie Beaulieu MN350 Curtis West Ho Chunk

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Educating the Citizens to Close Opportunity Gaps with De’Vonna Pittman, Daonna Depoister, and Cedrick Frazier – August 1, 2020

Meet local candidates who are running for office in the primaries on August 11, De’Vonna Pittman, Daonna Depoister, Cedrick Frazier. Discover what prompted them to run for office, their stances on affordable healthcare and childcare, and what they will do, if elected, to affect climate change and carbon emissions.

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – July 25, 2020

We had a great conversation with Professor Anne Margaret Daniel about Bob Dylan’s new masterpiece Rough and Rowdy Ways. Prof. Daniel is both a Bob Dylan and F. Scott Fitzgerald scholar, talks about both of them, their MN connection, and the poetic allusions in Dylan’s great new disc, among other things. Really fun show!

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 23, 2020

Matt starts off with words for Jim Hagedorn and Sean Nienow; Gretchen Piper is the Democrat of the Day; continuing the conversation on schools reopening; Mary Cerruti joins to discuss the upcoming reopening of the Walker Art Center.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 21, 2020

FL Rep. Ted Yoho’s verbal attack on AOC at the US Capitol; Matt gives an in-depth explanation for why schools can’t reopen; the passed police reform bill and failed bonding bill at the state legislature last night and why Matt expects the bonding bill has a good chance of eventually passing this fall.

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I’m Awake – July 18, 2020

Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe Clyde Bellecourt and Sequoia Dreaming Elk AIM MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein SD State Senator Red Dawn Wendy Burtis Pilot HSUS Nancy Marie Beaulieuu MN350 ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Curtis West Ho Chunk

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – July 18, 2020

Terri Mattson, Founder of Beginning Today Lifestyle Wellness, offers coaching classes to companies, senior communities, and individuals to help guide you in making small changes in habits for maximum results one step at a time. She has been in the wellness industry for over 13 years and the last four running her own coaching company.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 16, 2020

Sandra Feist is Democrat of the Day; did MPD Union Director Anna Hedberg lie to the state senate about the “give it up” order for the 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis? Also, MST3K’s Frank Conniff joins to discuss his latest upcoming project.

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FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – July 16, 2020

How much could it cost St. Thomas University to go from D-III to D-I – and will taxpayers be footing the bills for facility upgrades for a private school? Also, why is the Mall of America’s parent group asking for bailouts? Brett also discusses the process behind getting an absentee ballot.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 14, 2020

MN State Senate candidate A. John Peters joins on Democrat of the Day; Republicans continue to push for schools to reopen; GOP state reps Eric Lucero and Kurt Daudt both had interesting days yesterday – Eric, you think your supporters are with you on masks, and Kurt, did that suit come out of Don Cherry’s…

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FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – July 14, 2020

Brett and Patrick discuss the Alabama GOP senate primary between Jeff Sessions and former college football coach Tommy Tuberville, as well as why money is pouring into Minnesota CD5 when Ilhan Omar is still the popular consensus candidate; Greta Kaul of MinnPost joins Brett to talk about the dramatic increase in poor neighborhoods in the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2020

Matt follows up on the other day’s tornadoes; Matt warns about fake Democrats running outstate being propped up by conservative interests; Minnesota update; Bill Corbett joins to discuss his upcoming Radio Round event on Sunday, July 12.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 9, 2020

Two Minnesota Republican state senators who opposed tornado relief for North Minneapolis several years ago got a tornado of their own in their districts last night, and Matt hasn’t forgotten in case they come asking for aid; Minnesota update; author and politician David Pepper joins the show to discuss Ohio politics and his new book.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 8, 2020

Matt calls out congressional Democrats for not being forceful enough on the Russia/Taliban bounties; State Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen has some curious comments about Minneapolis kids being shot; Jeff Stein joins for his weekly interview.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 7, 2020

Naked man in Duluth’s sewers! Then, Sen. John Hoffman joins to discuss his reelection campaign; Edina COVID spike, and it’s all about the younguns this time; Matt and family visit Mall of America; Sen. Scott Jensen is in hot water for dismissing COVID’s threat.

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Your Unique Career Story – July 4, 2020

Freddie Bell and co-host Joe McKenzie discuss integrating your unique career story into your job search efforts. The goal is to help improve the likelihood of landing the ideal job. We also welcome partners from AARP twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.

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I’m Awake – June 27, 2020

Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe Winona LaDuke Honor the Earth ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Nancy Marie Beaulieuu MN350 SD State Senator Red Dawn Wendy Burtis Pilot MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein SD State Senator Red Dawn Curtis West Ho Chunk

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 27, 2020

Tom Ostdiek, President of Ostdiek Group, Inc. joins Ken Haglind to talk about Medicare and Social Security. The Ostdiek Group is an insurance agency with an emphasis on Medicare beneficiaries and Social Security consulting.  Tom was born and raised in Hopkins and has his offices in Coon Rapids.  He offers no cost educational programs about…

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