GhostBox Radio – The Secret War Between Aliens, Shadow People & Us w/ Heidi Hollis 6.23.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Heidi Hollis as we discuss The Secret War: Between Aliens, Shadow People & Us. This is going to be a lively conversation that is not to be missed! E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as…

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LGBTQ media survey, plus facts won’t change minds about LGBTQ people, search warrants unsealed in case against Boelter, LGBTQ foreign policy, and Twin Cities Pride

Our first annual LGBTQ media survey is open. It aims to discover where folks get LGBTQ news, perceptions of how media covers LGBTQ community, utilization of LGBTQ media, preferred content, & the role of radio/podcasts. Take the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/LGBTQMEDIASURVEY. It’s time to acknowledge that facts don’t and won’t change people’s minds when it comes…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 24, 2025

Greg Bakun fills in for Matt on this Monday Greg talks about the events of the weekend from the current administration Greg has on an Animation historian and ME TV Cartoons Refined Devine Psychic Medium Deb joins Greg for hour 2 talking about grounding and one question readings

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Do Different Better – Ep. 57: How to Save Your First $100K (Even on a Modest Income)

Saving your first $100,000 is hard—but it’s not impossible. This week on the Do.Different.Better Show, Elaine Rasmussen sits down with Paul Craan, founder of Peachtree Training Services, who’s helped professionals from all walks of life break free from paycheck-to-paycheck living and step into financial freedom. In this episode: Why the first $100K is the hardest—and…

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Episode 50 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week Bruce highlights the 24th amendment, which abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections. Plus this week in Republican fascism and how the Senate version of the big horrible bill is even worse than the House version.

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E5: Matt McClean on Living as a Disabled Transgender Man

Katrina is joined by Matt McClean who talks about identity and the intersectionality of living as a disabled transgender man. We talk a little bit about the fears that trans people must contend with during these difficult times.

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 22: Maternal Mental Health

Motherhood is a beautiful gift that also brings a host of changes in one’s life from sleep patterns and relationships to an impact on the mother’s mental health. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as well as guest, Macey Christian, as she shares her experience walking alongside women as they navigate motherhood and supporting…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 75: Previewing Pride 2025 Weekend!

This week Andi and Rina discuss all things 2025 Twin Cities Pride weekend! You’ll learn about all things from transportation to parking, the Stronger Together Parade and even this year’s new bull ride! Tune in and learn more about this year’s festival.

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 29: SCOTUS, Trans Rights, and the Fallout of Skrmetti

We spend most of the show talking about US v. Skrmetti, in which the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care (GAC) for transgender minors and youth under 18. This was a horrible decision for my community, and we have Terri Nelson, the Legal Director for the MN ACLU,…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 17, 2025

Tyler Leonard, President and caregiver of SeniorAsset, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how companion care services can help improve seniors’ quality of life and give peace of mind to their loved ones. After a head injury forced a career change, Tyler founded his business in…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 28: Fear, Clinics, and the Fight for Trans Health

The Big Story is about the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital deciding to shutter gender affirming care services for youth and younger adults, all because its CEO has become fearful of threats by the Trump administration; this most certainly will chill other s Blue state clinics that provide similar care. Ugh! The Big Interview is with…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 21: Friendship: When to embrace and when to let it go

Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as we explore a very universal concept: friendship. We explore the connection between friendship and our mental health, as well as when to foster those relationships and when it is time to let them go. If you want to explore your own friendships in your life , tune…

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E4: Brian Begin on Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities

Host Katrina Simons is joined by Brian Begin for a conversation about Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act—a provision that allows employers to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities under specific federal certification. Brian breaks down how this law impacts workers today and shares insight into the growing movement to ensure people…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 74: Jillian Hiscock – A Bar of Their Own

This week Andi and Rina are joined by Jillian Hiscock, owner of a Bar of Their Own and TC Pride’s small business owner of the year. We’ll talk about Jillian’s inspiration behind her women’s sports centered bar, how she made it happen and why you should check it out!

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Theatre, Film, and TV reviews galore

John and Gaily Show Executive Producer Jim Pounds have reviews galore for your weekend! Theatrical productions: Mae West and The Trial of Sex at Crane Theatre and Significant Other at Lyric Arts. Films: The Lost Boys and The Summer of Carmen. Television: Everything I Like and with HBO’s Gilded Age returning this month, we look…

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Building community in Pride season with Queermunity

Hilary Otey, co-founder of Queermunity in Minneapolis, discusses how Queermunity programmed  feels like an answer to the question of how to create Pride programming for marginalized folks within mainstream Pride celebrations. View all of their events for Pride season here: https://www.queermunitymn.com/events

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E3: Inclusive Learning Beyond High School w/ Mary Hauff & Dupree Edwards

Mary Hauff, Director, Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium, Institute on Community Integration, and Dupree Edwards, Lead State Advisor on Systems Change, Institute on Community Integration. Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium director Mary Hauff and Lead State Advisor on Systems Change Dupree Edwards talk about the Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium and the importance of being…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 56: From Hustle to Exit: The Real Boss Moves on Taxes, Exits and Freedom

On this premiere episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, I’m sitting down with Peter Culver, co-founder of Freedom Family Office, to unpack the game-changing strategies that help entrepreneurs get free—financially and generationally. Peter breaks down: ✅ What “rich beyond money” really means ✅ How to plan your business exit—even if you’re just starting ✅ The truth…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 20: Playfulness, humor, and mental health

So often we associate playfulness with childhood. We think of spontaneity, silliness, and imaginative wonder as concepts not aligning with adulthood. But why do we do this? And what is the mental health impact of a life without goofiness, laughter, and playful energy? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they ponder the gift…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 73: Pride Sponsorship Dilemma

This week Andi and Rina discuss the sponsorship dilemma many Pride festivals are experiencing, including Twin Cities Pride. Some of TC Pride’s sponsors aren’t returning this year, whether it was by their choice or TC Pride’s. It’s a complex situation that’s not all bad news. Andi and Rina will tell you why!

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Food Freedom Radio – June 7, 2025

In this episode, we explore the ideas of Otto Scharmer, author of Presencing and founder of the Presencing Institute. Scharmer grew up on a regenerative farm, where he first learned that soil is alive—a lesson that shaped his understanding of how humans interact with the world around them. He now applies that same insight to…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 27: Encore of Bans, Anti-LGBTQ Bias & Becoming Vanessa

This is an encore of episode 10 from February 8, 2025: We begin with Trump signing two more executive orders this week. One banned trans girls/young women from participating in women’s sports across the country (and the NCAA immediately agreed to ban trans athletes). The second EO creates a “Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias”…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 26: Trans Athletes, California Backtracks, Henry Fiximer

This week’s Big Story is about how the California Interscholastic Federation has buckled to anti-trans athlete pressure by announcing that any cisgender female athlete who loses to a transgender female athlete will be automatically deemed to have made the cut/placed for purposes of qualifying for a competition. Given how California leads the nation in so…

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Episode 47 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week we cover the 21st amendment to the constitution that repealed the 18th Amendment, which had established nationwide prohibition. Also we continue discussing cuts to Medicaid and start a new series on Republican fascism.

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E2: Ableism and Etiquette Rules w/ Joe Carr

This week host Katrina Simon speaks with Graduating student Joe Carr, who shares with us his “etiquette rules.” Joe talks about his advocacy work and his plans moving forward as he finishes his transition program and life as a student living with a disability. That’s Boldly Challenging Ableism this Sunday at 2 or anytime via…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 19: Connected in Coupledom

The life of a couple can be challenging, particularly when it comes to nurturing connection. Knowing how to effectively cope with stressors and navigate relational depletion is full of hardship. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they welcome couples therapist Erica Johnson to share about building and sustaining healthy romantic relationships. If you…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 72: Schools Out! Kids During the Summer Months

This week Andi and Rina visit with Tara Martini from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness Collective. They’ll talk about the impacts our kids face in the summer months, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll give you all the tips, tricks and how to prepare for this summer!

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 25: Trump’s Bill and the War on Trans Lives

The Big Story comes out of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and how in the dead of night, MAGA Republicans added a provision to strip gender affirming care from every transgender person on Medicaid. God. The Big Interview is with Katelyn Burns, a political reporter/journalist who offers her take on what’s happening to trans people in…

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Drink in the Style Live! Episode 7

Host Gregory Rich welcomes Twin Cities based artist Bob Hest. Bob believes “a successful painting must tell the audience who that person is,” and his bold, expressive style reflects just that—portraits not just of faces, but of emotion, story, and identity as well as abstracts that are not your typical landscapes, objects and events. Bob…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – May 24, 2025

This episode originally aired February 22, 2025: Jeff Johnson, Executive Director at Can Do Canines, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how assistance dogs transform people’s lives. Since 1989, Can Do Canines has provided more than 900 assistance dogs to people with disabilities, all free of charge.…

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Midnight at the Cinema Palace, plus Mae West and the Trial of Sex

Christopher Tradowsky’s debut novel Midnight at the Cinema Place drops June 10. His novel is a luminant exploration of 90s queer culture and the complexities of friends discovering love and themselves in San Francisco. Walking Shadow’s production of Mae West and the Trial of Sex opens May 31 at Walking Shadow Theater in Minneapolis. Its…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 21, 2025

In partnership with LMC and MPR, Robert and Haley welcome back All Nations Rise IPLI Program Manager Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds with cohort graduate Geri Goodman! After, hear a chat on heart health with Indian Health Board’s Indi Prairie Chicken and Hennepin County’s Samantha Lucas-Pipkorn!

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Chicago’s surprise LGBTQ Director Search, a new LGBTQ Candidate running for Congress in Illinois, and Hastings Pride is almost here!

Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on Chicago’s surprise search for an LGBTQ Director, Cook County’s LGBTQ Commissioner Kevin Morrison is running for Congress, and a look back, and forward, of Chicago’s En La Vida magazine. Plus, Hastings PRIDE is coming up, we chat with organizers about why…

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Christopher Kane, White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade

Christopher Kane returns to the Gaily Show to give us an inside look at what’s happening in DC. Christopher is the White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade. Read Christopher’s reporting here: https://www.washingtonblade.com/author/christopher-kane/ Learn more about the Washington Blade and it’s membership plans here https://washingtonblade.ac-page.com/support-washington

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Jake Wittich of the Windy City Tines (5/7/25)

Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on the new Chicago Teachers Union Contract which includes a number of LGBTQ+ protections and the debut of The First Homosexuals at Wrightwood 659 in Lincoln Park (Chicago). Windy City Times has been the voice of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community since 1985. This…

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Vaccine Integrity Project

We welcome back world-renowned public health expert Dr. Michael Osterholm. He’s here to talk about a bold new project called the VIP — the Vaccine Integrity Project.In a time when trust is fragile, Dr. Osterholm is working to deliver clear, reliable guidance for our communities. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available…

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Caregiving Support

Being a caregiver is one of the most meaningful—and most demanding—roles a person can take on. Right now, more than 600,000 Minnesotans are caring for aging parents, spouses, or loved ones. Cathy McCleer, State Director, AARP Minnesota is here to talk about the challenges caregivers face, and how AARP is working to support them. Freddie…

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The Rise of Fraud

Fraud reached unprecedented levels in 2024 with a staggering $12.5 billion lost. It’s a shocking increase of more than 24% over 2023 nationwide. Cathy McLeer, State Director, AARP MN talks about the steps the agency is taking to protect consumers. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

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What’s Next?

Original Air Date: April 6th The Pandemic Clock is ticking, says Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the world’s foremost experts on infectious diseases and epidemiology. He serves as the Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. He stresses the importance of being prepared. Freddie Bell’s new book,…

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Preparation is Key

More than 17 million people died during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the world’s foremost experts on infectious diseases and epidemiology. He serves as the Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota says we must be prepared for the next one. Freddie Bell’s new…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 54: Skip the Startup Struggle: How Buying a Business Can Build Your Legacy

Think you have to start a business from scratch to be a boss? Think again. In this powerhouse episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, host Elaine Rasmussen—CEO, founder, and unapologetic legacy builder—flips the script on entrepreneurship. We’re diving into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), the bold, strategic path where you buy a business instead of building one…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 69: Stronger Together Benefit Concert

This week is all about the Stronger Together Benefit Concert and Dance Party hosted by Nina DiAngelo on May 30th at Granada Theater. Joining the show will be Richard Herod III with Car Guy Concierge to give us all the details and explain why he stepped up and got involved. Learn more and get your…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 121: Keith Johnson of The Knolls

Philip Anthony is joined by Keith Johnson, multi-talented musician and radio talk show host of Groundbreakers on WDGY 92.1 FM. Keith is the lead singer of the local band The Knolls (formerly of Keith Johnson and the Grassy Knolls).

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 16: Catching Joy

When was the last time you felt joy? Are you scared to let yourself feel joy? Sometimes feeling joy opens us up to pain or loss. This is a complex emotion that causes a range of thoughts and responses. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini in this episode, as we reflect together on catching…

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Episode 44 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week we question what the Democratic Party is doing to prepare the 2026 midterm elections. And we also highlight two federal cases where judges are showing some courage in stopping Trump from deporting undocumented immigrants.

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 23: Encore of Why Ellie Krug Created this Show

This is a replay of our inaugural show from December 7, 2024: I lay out the show’s mission, share a little of my background, and address why “Illegal” is part of the show’s name (hint: Project 2025 seeks to outlaw “transgender ideology” whatever the hell that is…). We also cover this week’s oral arguments in…

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Ode to Walt Whitman at Open Eye Theatre

Ode to Walt Whitman, the acclaimed silent puppet poem about queer poets Walt Whitman and Federico Garcia Lorca opens at Open Eye Theatre this month. Its creator Bart Buch joins us! Plus, authors Joseph Lezza & Richard Mirabella share the books they are loving and that you should be reading this spring. For tickets and…

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GhostBox Radio – Verified Near Death Experiences w/ Simon Bown 4.29.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with guest Author Simon Bown who is also the host of “The Past Lives Podcast” and “The Alien UFO Podcast” to talk about his newest book, “Verified Near Death Experiences: Proof Of An Afterlife”. This is a real fascinating conversation that just might change your opinions…

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GhostBox Radio – Multi Dimensional Travel w/ Psychic Medium Refined Divine 4.08.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Psychic Medium Refined Divine Deb as she talks with us about Multi-Dimensional Travel. This will be a very interesting topic to cover. Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get:…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 17: Fear, Lawyers, and Defending the Rule of Law

I start the show’s Big Story with talking about fear—those who are afraid of what Trump 2 will do; and those who so care about me that they’ve required a list of emergency contacts in case I go missing. The Big Interview is with Jordan Rubin from MSNBC and the curator of Deadline: Legal Blog…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 115 with LGBTQ author Max Austin

Philip Anthony is joined by world renowned author Max Austin who penned two fantabulous LGBTQ books entitled “How Can We Be Wrong” and his latest release “That is What We Are”! I am sure you will find this interview insightful and riveting!

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 63: Kelsey Alto on TC Pride Events

Andi and Rina are joined by Kelsey Alto, director of programming at Twin Cities Pride. They talk about the importance of staying connected to the community, some fun things coming up and how you can get involved.

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Do Different Better – Ep. 48: Show Me the Money: Mastering Cash, Debt, and Equity to Fund Your Dreams

This week Elaine talks about how to fund your dreams! Topics include mastering your cash flow, debt and equity. #FundYourDreams #CapitalReadiness #EntrepreneurLife #MoneyMoves #StartupStrategy

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 10: Living Emotions on Social Media

We live in a day in age where social media is part of our daily experiences, but is it conducive to our mental health? What role does emotional processing through social media outlets have in YOUR life and what is the impact on your mental wellness? Join your hosts, Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – March 29, 2025

This episode originally aired December 14, 2025: Anne Supplee, a Care Services Manager at The ALS Association joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the programs and services of The ALS Association. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive disease that causes individuals to lose their ability…

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Red and the Mother Wild opens March 28

Transatlantic Love Affair’s production of Red and the Mother Wild opens March 28 and runs through April 12. Co-founder and co-artistic director Allison Vincent joins us to discuss. Red and the Mother Wild is a tale of what lies beyond the bounds of our cultivated lives. Inspired by the themes and hidden corners of Red…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 9: The Inner Critic

What role does negative self-talk play in your life? How can we move from criticality to compassion towards ourselves? Join your host, Becky McNattin and guest host Robin Melville from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness, as we talk about self-criticality in daily thinking. Becky shares five reasons for self-criticism and five things you can do…

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Episode 37 of Politics Matter with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week we cover part of the 14th amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. Plus some legal cases that Donald Trump is losing in the federal courts and more  criticism of Chuck Schumer.

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Disney’s Frozen: The Musical debuts at Children’s Theatre Company, plus film reviews!

Tyler Susan Jennings from CTC’s Disney’s Frozen: The Musical joins us to talk about the show which opens April 15. Plus John and Jim share film reviews! Tickets for Disney’s Frozen: https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/frozen/#book

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GhostBox Radio – American Monster Hunters w/ Kenney W. Irish 3.18.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Kenney W. Irish about his newest book, “American Monster Hunters”, looking at all the people who are forwarding the field of looking for Cryptids and beyond. Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 46: The Side Hustle Millionaire – Scaling Your Gig to a Full-Time Business

Ready to turn your side hustle into your main hustle? You’re not alone—nearly 40% of Americans have a side gig, but only a small percentage actually make the leap to full-time entrepreneurship. In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, we’re breaking down step-by-step how to scale your side hustle into a thriving, self-sustaining business. In…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 61: Addiction and Recovery

Andi and Rina have a conversation about addiction and recovery with Caddy Frink of Minnesota Recovery Connection. Whether you’re considering making a positive change for yourself or want to better support a loved one, check out this episode!

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 8: Emotions of Job Change

The average person holds 12 different jobs during their working career. That is a lot of transition and intense emotion in change! For adults, a great deal of energy, time, and mental wellness is tied to our employment, with significant impacts to mental health in these life transitions. Join us in this episode, as hosts…

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Triassic Parq at Minneapolis Musical Theatre and Max Austin’s “That Is What We Are”

Triassic Parq debuts at Minneapolis Musical Theater March 22. It’s a retelling of that famous dinosaur-themed film, this time seen from the dino’s point of view. Artistic Director Andrew Newmann, Director Kjer Whiting, and actor Max Kile join us. Plus, Max Austin shares his new book That Is What We Are. Tickets and info Triassic…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 6: How do YOU Experience and Express Anger?

How do YOU experience and express anger? How does this influence the ways you communicate your emotional experience? Join your hosts, Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness, as we talk about the languages of anger. Daily life examples, relationship interactions, and strategies to develop self-awareness around anger will be explored.

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Do Different Better – Ep. 44: What to Do When You Lose Your Job: A Financial Survival Guide

Losing a job can feel like financial freefall—but don’t panic, we’ve got you covered! In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, we break down exactly what to do the moment you lose your job, how to protect your savings, and how to bounce back stronger than ever. Inside This Episode: Step-by-step financial moves to make…

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