Posts by Brett Johnson
Applying for Posted Jobs
Freddie Bell welcomes Joe McKenzie who cautions listeners to think twice when considering applying for posted jobs. Secretary of State Steve Simons joins Freddie Bell to talk about voting in this election cycle. Kitty Harris, property manager for the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center talks about open housing at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.…
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Read MoreDerrick Miedaner on the Impending Eviction Crisis
Brett Johnson speaks with Derrick Miedaner of the Minnesota Reformer about a recent piece he wrote on how Minnesota could be negatively impacted once the moratorium on evictions ends.
Read MoreElizabeth Shogren on COVID Regulations Not Being Enforced in Nursing Homes
Brett Johnson speaks with Elizabeth Shogren of Reveal News examining why COVID-19 spread so quickly in America’s nursing homes. Her reporting shows that many facilities had long-standing issues with controlling infections even before COVID.
Read MoreJames Roosevelt, Jr. on the NCPSSM Endorsing Joe Biden to Protect Social Security and Medicare
Brett Johnson spoke with James Roosevelt, Jr, the grandson of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and member of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM). They talked about the the NCPSSM for the first time in their 38 year history endorsed a presidential candidate (Joe Biden). They also drew parallels to what…
Read MoreMichelle Gross of CUAPB on the People’s Floyd Commission
Brett Johnson spoke with Michelle Gross of Communities United Against Police Brutality (CUAPB). They discussed how CUAPB is holding a series of five meeting each Friday this fall in Minneapolis called the People’s Floyd Commision and how the city of Minneapolis and its elected officials have failed to listen to the public after the murder…
Read MoreWe Repeat, Nobody Got Electrocuted on this Episode
Anayansi Diaz-Cortez on Trump Removing the Robert Mueller of Central America
Brett Johnson recently spoke with Anayansi Diaz-Cortez of the Daily Beast and Reveal News about a recent piece she worked on about corruption in Central America. She talks about how Donald Trump removed the ‘Robert Mueller’ of Central America — prosecutor Ivan Velasquez – and the impact of that decision on Guatemala, America’s economically struggling…
Read MoreGeorge Beck of Minnesotans for Clean Elections
Brett Johnson recently spoke with George Beck, former Chair of the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, retired administrative law judge, and current Chair of Minnesotans for Clean Elections (MnCCE). They discussed how MnCCE just released grades on where each of Minnesota’s state Senate candidates stand on election security and election reform.
Read MoreSituational Awareness
Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie examine situational awareness in your job search. Freddie Bell adds important information about the effective use of LinkedIn. We hear from AARP Twin Cities about scams and how to protect our assets. We also thank our contributors, Unity South Twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and West…
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Read MoreThe Best Word in the English Language
Shawna Marshall for MN Senate District 22
The Matt McNeil Show – September 10, 2020
Molly Coleman on Worker Rights Laws in Minnesota
Brett Johnson speaks with Molly Coleman of the People’s Parity Project about how Minnesota needs to improve their worker’s rights laws…especially given the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MorePatrick Rosenstiel of National Popular Vote
Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Rosenstiel of National Popular Vote. Patrick is actually a Republican but he favors switching to the popular vote and eliminating the electoral college. One of his main arguments is that the electoral college actually disenfranchises rural voters in several states.
Read MorePapa Giorgio: Special Edition!!!
This week we catch Gregory Rich moments after his first time going to a shooting range.
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90’s Rap Extravaganza
Peter Callaghan of MinnPost
Brett Johnson recently spoke with Peter Callaghan of MinnPost. They discussed how Republicans might be trying to prop up legalize cannabis party candidates for the state Senate to siphon votes away from DFLers. They also talked about what Governor Tim Walz could do to prevent Senate Republicans from removing more Walz appointed commissioners.
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Read MoreHarder, Longer, Deeper…You’ll Enjoy it More (Trust Me)
Attitude + Alcohol = AA?
Does Greg Actually Try to Sound Like Thurston Howell, III?
Selling in a Seller’s Market
Brittany Meidinger and Shannon Knutson from Twigg and Lu Design Company
Transferable Skills Part 2
This weekend on New Beginnings, we continue our discussion with Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie on sought after transferable skills in the new corona economy. We also visit with Jay Haapala, the Associate Director of Community Engagement for AARP MN. Jay stops by to talk about scams. We also talk health and fitness and Cash…
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Read MoreSantita Jackson Interview with Brett
AM950 is proud to announce the addition of Santita Jackson to our lineup! The Morning Drive with Santita Jackson will air weekdays from 6-8 AM beginning Monday, August 10. Santita’s show is a powerful, compelling morning drive show hosted and produced by women of color. The show is focused on issues affecting our communities both…
Read MoreThe Devil’s Hole at Fantasy Island
You’re Going to Look Like a Saddlebag if You Don’t Take Care of Your Skin
I Don’t do the Tik Tok Bro
David Schultz on 2016 vs. 2020 Elections
Brett Johnson spoke with Hamline University political science professor David Schultz. They discussed how the 2020 election cycle is different from 2016 and the constitutionality of sending federal law enforcement agents into local cities.
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Read MorePaula Overby – DFL Candidate for US Senate
Brett Johnson spoke with Paula Overby, who is running for the DFL nomination for this year’s US Senate seat that is currently held by Tina Smith.
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – July 20, 2020
We begin by examining the “Third Wave,” a Palo Alto high school teacher’s experiment in 1967 to teach his students about how easy it is for fascism to take hold. The Big Interview is an encore of my interview with Bill Doherty of Better Angels, which is working to prevent fascism in America by encouraging…
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Read MoreIrish Whiskey with Cole De Vries
Steps to Stand Out – July 18, 2020
Freddie Bell and Co-host Joe McKenzie discuss steps to help you stand out in your job search in 2020. We also hear from AARP Twin Cities about absentee voting. Our partners include Unity South Twin Cities; The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and West Metro Hypnosis.
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Read MoreJulian E. Zelizer on His New Book: Burning Down the House
Brett Johnson recently spoke with author and Princeton history professor Julian E. Zelizer about his new book, Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.
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Read MoreAntone Melton Meaux (FYI Politics 7/10/20)
Brett Johnson recently spoke to Antone Melton Meaux, who is challenging current rep. Ilhan Omar for the DFL nomination in CD5.
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Read MoreWhite Negronis with Traci Colwell and Jeff Engel from Engel and Volkers
Connections Radio – July 4 2020
Ellie 2.0 Radio – July 6, 2020
I start out the show talking about reparations to make up for the wealth gap between white-color Americans and African Americans—the gap is due in part to white-color people accumulating wealth on the backs of enslaved humans. The Big Interview is with Abdi Sabrie, a Mankato MN school board member who experienced visible marginalization as…
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Read MoreJT Haines of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
Brett speaks with JT Haines, Northern Minnesota Advocate at the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. They talk about the latest legal proceedings regarding Polymet and the IRRRB approving money for a new water near Mahnomen and Brookston (and how pro-mining forces were against it).
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Read MoreTom Collins with Anna Abrams of Twin Cities Closets
The Matt McNeil Show – June 25, 2020
FYI Politics for June 25, 2020
Dena Hughes of United Steelworkers Local 9460
Brett Johnson spoke with Dena Hughes, President of United Steelworkers Local 9460 about how hundreds of healthcare members in her union have been laid off by Essentia Health in Northern Minnesota. They discussed the impact on workers and how Essentia is going through with these layoffs despite taking in government bailout money.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 23, 2020
Ricardo Levins Morales of MPD150
Brett Johnson speaks with Ricardo Levins Morales of MPD150, a group that recently did a thorough examination of the 150 year history of the Minneapolis Police Department. They discusses how many of the same reforms being proposed today have been tried in the past without success and how Minneapolis could move forward without a police…
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Read MoreIan Millhiser and How the Supreme Court Enabled Police to Use Deadly Chokeholds
Brett speaks with Ian Millhiser of VOX about a recent piece he wrote about how the Supreme Court enabled police to use deadly choke holds. They also talk about the difficulty of recovering damages in civil cases against police officers who engage in misconduct.
Read MoreWe’re Still Here – May 31, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – May 29, 2020
White Ladies with Colleen Slack of Fox Interiors
Hangin’ with Hutch Trailer
Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 18, 2020
This week, I speak about the “1619 Project,” a New York Times initiative about America’s history of enslaving humans that earned project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. Our encore interview is with Dr. Mark Goulston, who talks about the neurobiology behind idealism. In my C-Block, I share about my first online…
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – May 4, 2020
Our featured idealist is Elouise Cobell, an American Indian who took on the U.S. Department of Interior over its failure to pay decades of oil, gas and mineral royalties to Native American tribes and bands—and won! The Big Interview is with Mikki Morrissette, the owner/publisher of Minnesota Women’s Press. In my C-Block, I talk about…
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Read MoreHangin’ with Hutch – May 15, 2020
The Native Truth – Jessica McDiarmid-Will Falk
This episode of TNT is a rebroadcast of a First Voices Radio show I guest hosted. FVR is a national radio show executive produced and hosted by Tiokasin Ghosthorse and produced by Liz Hill. I share it here with permission from the producers. This episode features journalist and author, Jessica McDiarmid, speaking about her book…
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Read MoreConsumer Rights Attorney Mark Heaney
Brett Johnson speaks with consumer rights attorney Mark Heaney. They discuss your rights as a consumer amid the COVID-19 pandemic, how debtors are currently functioning, and what types of scams to watch out for.
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Click Here: Anton Treuer with Matt McNeil
Igor Volsky of Guns Down America
Last Thursday Brett spoke with Igor Volsky of Guns Down America. They discussed the increase of the panic buying of guns and some of the gun regulations the Trump administration has tried to loosen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read MoreWall of Power Radio Hour – May 2, 2020
We have a really fun conversation with one of Paul’s favorite electric guitar players, Mr. David Grissom from Austin, Texas. We talk about his history in Austin, Texas, playing with Lucinda Williams, Joe Ely, and John Mellencamp, among other We also have the Worldwide Debut of his new record Live 2020. Turn it up!
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Read MoreConnections Radio – May 2, 2020
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Read MoreThe Native Truth – Earth Will Purify Itself
This clip is from a talk John Trudell gave in 1980. It is an anti-nukes speech, and it aired recently on First Voices Radio (2-5-2020)as a rebroadcast that includes speeches from Oren Lyons and Phillip Deere. Very powerful, absolutely prophetic. Go to FirstVoicesIndigenous Voices.org for the full broadcast.
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Read MoreMax Richman on the Payroll Tax Cut Proposal
Max Richman of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare joins Brett Johnson to talk about the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate the payroll tax on a permanent basis. Max talks about how this would have a devastating effect on social security and is a trojan horse to manufacture a crisis that leads…
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – March 30, 2020
We’re attempting to offer a dose of normalcy, so we start with idealist Catherine Hamlin, who in 1959, answered an ad to create a midwifery clinic in Ethiopia. Catherine would spend the rest of her life in Ethiopia helping women who suffer childbirth injuries. I also share about a NC police officer who befriended a…
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Read MoreBruce Y Lee on COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
Brett Johnson spoke with digital health expert, Forbes writer and Professor of Health Policy and Management at the City University of New York, Bruce Y Lee. They discussed conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 and why it’s very unlikely it was a bio engineered weapon.
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Read MoreMegan Voss of Center for Spirituality and Healing
Brett Johnson spoke with Megan Voss, a teaching faculty member in the Center for Spirituality & Healing at the University of Minnesota. They discussed how people can maintain a good state of mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – March 16, 2020
This week’s featured idealist is Rose Pastor Stokes, a cigar factory worker turned journalist turned union organizer in the early 1900’s. The Big Interview has Nick Alm of the LGBTQ-focused nonprofit Mossier return for an update on his work; did I mention that Nick is only 23 years old? In my C-Block, I talk about…
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Read MoreBoulevardiers With Carly Loobeek Of Studio M
Vodka Tonics Dyonne Danielson of the Designery
Real Estate And Mortgage Myths 4
Chad Hobot – DFL Candidate in MN-30A
Brett Johnson spoke with the DFL nominee is the special election is house district 30A, Chad Hobot. The special election takes place Tuesday, February 4th as Brett and Chad discussed the importance of economic development and infrastructure improvements in the Elk River-Big Lake area among other issues.
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Read MoreI’m Awake – January 18, 2020
Joining Robert Pilot(Ho Chunk) is Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein State Representative for MN House District 41B, (Standing Rock) Joe Vital Chair of the Native Peoples Caucus DFL Larry Knudsen Indigenous in Music with Larry K (Ho Chunk) Emma Needham Red Lake Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Nancy Beaulieu 350 Bemidji
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Read MoreConnections Radio – January 18 2020
Food Freedom Radio – Fake Organics & Polymet Update
Anne Ross with https://www.cornucopia.org and Reporter Mike Hendricks with https://www.kansascity.com one of the biggest frauds in farm history and integrity in the food system. Also Pete Marshall with https://www.friends-bwca.org talks about this week’s history decision
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Read MoreIntegrative Dental Care for a Better Tomorrow with Dr. Karl Anderson – 01.19.2020
Meet Dr. Karl Anderson of Sedation and Implant Dentistry, a board-certified doctor of integrative biological dental medicine and a naturopathic medical doctor. Dr. Anderson talks about Periodontics, how he implements a more holistic approach with patients and the connection between oral health and breast cancer. He also explains how oral health can affect overall health.…
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Read MoreNew Beginnings – January 18, 2020
Dane Smith on the Minnesota Equity Blueprint
Brett Johnson speaks with Dane Smith, president emeritus of Growth and Justice, about the Minnesota Equity Blueprint. The Minnesota Equity Blueprint is a comprehensive, non-partisan, long-term plan for shared prosperity in a healthier environment. It brings together people from both political parties, people from urban and rural area and business leaders to make a more…
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Read MoreThe Native Truth – January 5, 2020
My guest this week is Robert Thorpe, Aboriginal rights activist in Australia, who speaks about genocide, state sponsored theft of Native children, and the connection between destroying sacred sites and the ongoing wildfires in Australia. For more information about Robbie’s work, look him up on Face Book under Robert Thorpe, and check out the dozens…
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – December 16, 2019
This week’s featured idealist is Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood; it turns out he was about as idealistic as a human can be. The Big Interview is with Sarah Drake of herARTS in Action, a St. Cloud nonprofit working to provide clean water and personal hygiene resources in Burkina Faso in West Africa. In…
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Read MoreNew Beginnings – December 14, 2019
Home Buyer Check Lists
Espresso Martinis With Amanda Maday Of Studio Grey
Wall Of Power Radio Hour – December 14, 2019
Eric Black of MinnPost (12/10/19)
Eric Black of MinnPost joins Brett Johnson to talk about several impeachment topics including what Gerlald Ford thought of impeachment and whether we actually have co-equal branches of government.
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Read MoreTodd Casey of Better Futures AM (11/14/19)
Dan Goldberg (AM950 11/15/19)
MN Progressive Repartee – 11.15.19
Brett speaks with Dan Goldberg of Alliance for Justice’s Building the Bench initiative about how they plan on adding progressive judges to the federal benches under a new Democratic president. ALso Rob Levine of EdHiveMN.com tells us about how non-profit foundations are funding anti-teacher initiatives.
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Read MoreTodd Casey of Better Futures MN
Brett Johnson spoke with Todd Casey, one of the shift supervisors at Better Futures Minnesota. Todd talked about his experience working for Better Futures Minnesota and how they’ve helped him transition to a post-incarceration life.
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Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party Promo
Green Tea Conversations – 11/10/19
Wall of Power Radio Hour – 11/9/19
Spicy Salty Margaritas with Kimberly Niosi of Niosi Design
The Matt McNeil Show – 11.08.2019
Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 11.08.2019
Rose Roach of MN Nurses Association and Healthcare for All MN
Alan Collinge of Student Loan Justice (AM950 10/29/19)
Green Tea Conversations – 11.3.19
Mercy Margaritas with Carol and Cindy from Muska Lighting
Ellie 2.0 Radio – November 4, 2019
Our highlighted idealist is Bayard Rustin, who began trying to change the world while in college and went on to be one of the most important civil rights organizers of the 20th century. The Big Interview is with me, moi, Ellie Krug; my producer Brett Johnson asks me about idealism and keeping hope in 2019…
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