The Matt McNeil Show – February 25, 2025

Eggs, gas, groceries, Ukraine update; another near-miss between planes at Midway Chicago airport; the game that’s coming from Republicans; Republicans’ math problems; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes victimhood to the next level; Patrick Coolican makes his weekly visit; almost 450,000 Midwestern jobs threatened by government cuts; Republicans aim to end Northstar Rail.

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2024 Election Policy Progress Reports, plus we’re tracking today’s special elections

Voting and having as many registered voters as possible is our key defense to keep our democracy. Sam Oliker-Friedland from the Institute for Responsive Government returns to the show with IRG’s recently released 2024 Election Policy Progress Reports. You can read them here: responsivegov.org/election-policy-…gress-scorecard/. Plus, Connecticut, Maine, and California all have special elections today. And do…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – February 24, 2025

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry return with Dr. Antony Stately, President and Executive Officer at Native American Community Clinic and Jonathon Okutè Maza, Director of Western Hemisphere Indigenous Network and Host of “The Red Shirt” Podcast.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2025

Matt recounts a conversation he had about change; Dan Bongino named deputy FBI director; the 2026 election will be closer than it should be/Iowa Rep. Miller-Meeks and the University of Iowa; votes to cut Medicaid could come this week; news continues to push the empty city narrative; Moorhead man arrested for vehicular homicide; deadline to…

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Updates on investigation into Sam Nordquist’s death, plus breakdown of MAGA attack on federal government

We review the current investigation of Minnesotan Sam Nordquist’s death. Jim and John break down the status of MAGA attacks of federal agencies and employees.

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 12: Chris Kluwe’s Stand, Trans Athlete Bans and Nancy Armour

This week’s Big Story is about former MN Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and his act of civil disobedience when the Huntington Beach CA library system decided to go all-MAGA—we need more leadership like that! The Big interview is with USA Today sports journalist Nancy Armour, who talks about the unfairness (and ridiculousness) of banning transgender…

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Episode 110 with the author of Kindness Travels Presents Penny Power, Lisa Metwaly

Philip Anthony is joined by the author of the book Kindness Travels Presents Penny Power, Lisa Metwaly. This book is an interactive and fun tool to teach kindness for children of all ages!

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 58: Dobbs DeCorsey aka Miz Diagnosis

Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel get to know Dobbs DeCorsey, aka Miz Diagnosis, the director of the brand new Pride Cultural Art Center (PCAC). We’ll talk about their art, all the great things happening at the PCAC and what you can expect if you stop by for a visit.

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – 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. The fully trained dogs are provided to…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 2.21.25

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com 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: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio…

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

In partnership with Minnesota Public Radio and Little Moments Count, joining Robert and Haley are Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds and Ashley Bunker from the Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative Program with All Nations Rise. Plus, a new Sacred Animals with Wendy Pilot!

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 21, 2025

On today’s show: – Mixed feelings on the US national hockey team losing to Canada in the 4 Nations Face off championship. – How going MAGA is not a good business move for professional sports leagues. – Missouri wants to create an “E-Harmony” for babies among their extremist anti-abortion bills. – Patti Vasquez joins for…

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Matt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (2/21/25)

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about Patti’s recurring appearances on Chicago TV shows, Democrats needing to stand up to MAGA Republicans and more!

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Henry Corrigan’s Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light and Brutal Oscar Reviews

Novelist Henry Corrigain joins us to discuss his upcoming novel Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light and his novel A Man In Pieces. Plus, what’s gayer than the Oscars? Jim and I give you brutally honest film reviews of two oscar nominees: A Real Pain and Wicked.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 20, 2025

Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe joins the show to discuss his arrest protesting the Huntington Beach, CA City Council; MAGA only cares about themselves; idiot Republican congressional members seek to impeach judges; local MAGA not having a good day; bad driving continues to be an epidemic; MN GOP targets trans athletes, who don’t even seem…

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Queer culinary worlds with Chef June De

Two time James Beard nominee Chef June De joins us to discuss queering the culinary kitchen. De created the menu for and currently runs the Queermunity Cafe in Minneapolis. They were the Executive Chef at Portland’s Mama Dút, a vegan, Vietnamese pop-up-turned-cafe. Last year they launched Bella Chow, a pop-up that emphasizes Italian classics, with…

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GhostBox Radio – One Question Readings with Refined Divine 2.19.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, it’s One Question Reading Night as Refined Divine joins us to help people get clarity on questions they have on life, love life, money, etc. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com 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: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 19, 2025

On today’s show: – Does the new Captain America movie take a symbolic shot at Trump? – Donald Trump tries blaming his “Trumpflation” on Joe Biden. – How cuts to the FAA are causing havoc for air traffic controllers. – Jeff Stein returns for his weekly Wednesday visit! – Moose vs. cars in traffic accidents.…

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White House Correspondent Christopher Kane and Hennepin Arts’ Dale Stark

Washington Blade White House Correspondent Christopher Kane returns to discuss the news from DC. Plus, Dale Stark from Hennepin Arts joins us to talk about the unveiling of their newest season.

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GhostBox Radio – Women in the Paranormal w/ Sara Jane-Get Haunted 2.17.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks co-owner of Get Haunted Sara Jane as we talk about the role of women in the paranormal community. Is it equal? Is it fair? What are Sara’s thoughts? This will be a great and important conversation. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1…

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Episode 32 of Politics Matter with Bruce Klopfleisch

Bruce finishes his discussion of the Bill of Rights with the Ninth and Tenth Amendments to the Constitution, then discusses why Trump is having trouble getting parts of his agenda through the courts plus other local and national political topics.

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 11: Erasing History – The Fight Over Trans Rights & Stonewall

It’s me broadcasting from home as I get over a mild case of pneumonia! The Big Story is how the National Park Service has removed “TQ+” from “LGBTQ+” at the Stonewall Inn National Monument—it’s more about erasing trans people from public life. The Big Interview is with Dr. Donald Haider-Markel, a University of Kansas professor…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – February 15, 2025

Haneefah King, licensed esthetician and owner of Glo Skin Space, joins Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the rejuvenating mobile spa services her business offers. At Glo Cares, Haneefah believes that every individual, regardless of their mobility, deserves access to quality skincare and bath assistance. Those who are bed-bound…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 2.14.25

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com 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: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 14, 2025

Ancient bodies unearthed in Egypt; Japanese woman arrested for food tampering; government agrees to buy Cybertrucks; today’s Trump chaos roundup; JD Vance’s bizarre comments in Europe; the growth of evil; man charged with stealing F. Scott Fitzgerald statue to sell for scrap; incident mars Wayzata vs. Hopkins basketball; state senate candidates; no charges in Winston…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – February 13, 2025

Robert and Haley welcome Willard Malebear Jr. who is the Founder of the nonprofit Art Shelf and Owner of Iktomi Tattoo in Minneapolis! Then, Ana Negrete, Interim Director of the MN State MMIR Office, returns for a chat about tomorrow’s event!

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Queer liberation under dictatorship and democracy

This week on Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly, let’s think about how queer liberation fought back against fascism, Soviet dictatorship, and, yes, western liberal democracies.  Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke wrote the book on this and he joins us to talk about Germany’s gay liberation movements under Nazism, Soviet Dictatorship (East Germany) and Western Liberal Democracy (West…

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GhostBox Radio – One Night in Washington w/ Troy Taylor 2.12.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun for President Lincoln’s birthday, Greg talks with Author Troy Taylor about one of Greg’s favorite books called “One Night in Washington: The True Story of America’s Most Haunted President” not only about the assassination of President Lincoln but Lincoln’s fascination with the supernatural and how he used it…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – February 12, 2025

In this month’s episode of Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations), Guest Host and American Indian Community Specialist Christine McDonald welcomes Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt and Danielle Grant, President of Achieve Twin Cities! Meet the Hennepin County Sheriff and learn about paid summer internships for Minneapolis youth ages 14-21 through the Step Up program. Applications…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 12, 2025

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee; Russia has won control of the United States; first look at GOP national budget; Republicans try to open mining near the Grand Canyon; Anoka County correctional officer charged with inappropriate inmate contact; Minneapolis attorney under investigation for sneaking drugs into jail.

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Buffy is back!

The Department of Education is pulling its support for LGTBQ students. Oscar drama as the first trans actress nominated for an Oscar has been dropped by Netflix. And in the greatest entertainment news of 2025: Buffy the Vampire Slayer is coming back with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning as Buffy and Oscar winner Chloe Zhao directing.

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GhostBox Radio – Experiencing Possession w/ Psychic Medium Refined Divine 2.11.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Psychic Medium Refined Divine Deb but not doing one question readings tonight but talking about her experiences being possessed. Have you been possessed? How do you know if a spirit or something worse “jumps” into you? Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – February 11, 2025

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry welcome back Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center President and CEO Ruth Anna Buffalo. Plus, Arvina Martin, Executive Director of Emerge Wisconsin returns for a weekly chat!

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 11, 2025

How broken the Trump administration and GOP really are; Kanye West has a bad weekend; Trump aluminum tariffs; Fort Bragg name restored; Trumpists turn their derision on the Pope; Timberwolves ownership debate appears to be settled; F. Scott Fitzgerald statue stolen; UHG threatens retaliation against critics; White House press conference; Boundary Waters threatened again’ Minnesota…

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Occupy Democrats and Idaho hit with new book ban lawsuit

A new (and second lawsuit) against Idaho’s book ban law. Rochester Public Schools cited as the reason for Minneosota MAGA’s new bill that would ban “pornographic material” from school libraries. Despite the fact that no one except the Superintendent feels The Rainbow Parade had nudity in it. Writer and critic David Reddish joins us to…

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GhostBox Radio – Collecting Spirits: Life with Ghosts, Guardians & Guides w/ Renee Valois 2.10.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Renee Valois about her new book, “Collecting Spirits: Life with Ghosts, Guardians & Guides” about paranormal activity and HER paranormal activity. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com 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: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 10 2025

NACC’s Dr. Antony Stately returns with host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry. Then, hear a conversation on the upcoming “Healing in Four Directions Powwow” with Heather Maracle Fahey (M Health Fairview) and Pam Gokey (AIFC)!

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Matt McNeil February 10th

Super Bowl recap EGGS!!!!!! now $7.50 a dozen Trump and Gaza beach front property What we might have been missed on Sunday during the Super Bowl hype How the Vikes would have faired against the Eagles, and How the DL of the Vikes would not have touched KC QB The Guthrie on Saturday Today’s Republican…

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When do we know our gov’t agencies share our Progressive values?

John shares a personal story about having his driver’s license being temporarily revoked which raised a question for him: As progressives, who do we blame when government agencies don’t work right for us? How do we know when our agencies are aligned with “progressive” values? Plus, Lambda Legal is seeking queer folks who have been…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – February 8, 2025

On this episode of Living Healthy and Aging Well, host Ken Haglind welcomes Mark Wilkening, Executive Director of Bridging, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability. Through its dignified model of service, Bridging helps create safer, more comfortable…

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Connections Radio Show – February 8, 2025

Host Laurie Fitz with co-hosts Rick Bernardo and Mickaylee Shaughnessy visit with artists from Phoenix Theater’s coming 2/16–3/2 production, “Stolen Focus.” Guests include: Brenda Varda (Writer) • Mickaylee Shaughnessy (Actor/Co-host) • Mike Dee (Actor) • Sandi Flahn (Actor). Based on “Stolen Focus” by Johann Hari, the creative cast have devised an evening that brings the ‘circus’ of digital life into a story…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 2.7.25

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com 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: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 7, 2025

On today’s show: – Differences in crowds at the four major sports league’s games. – The FAA has been a mess since the Trump administration took over. – How cutting USAID hurts rural farmers. – A look at some of the clowns on Elon Musk’s Doge team. – North Dakota proposes a wildly unconstitutional law.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 6, 2025

Super Bowl spreads; USAID already having major impact on sale and distribution of American goods; Trump moves toward shutting down Department of Education; Minnesota House reconvenes after agreement reached; why GOP may have given in to accepting power sharing deal; no charges in North Branch fatal police shooting.

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Forgiveness. What does it mean during these times we’re in?

Louisa Hext is our guest to discuss “forgiveness” and what it can do to help release the pain from the past. We’ll discuss what forgiveness really means when the apologies aren’t coming and we need to find a way forward.

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Wisconsin State Supreme Court plus a feature on Rainbow Road

The fate of any hope for a  liberal comeback is on the line this April in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Plus, we sit down with the owner and the manager of Rainbow Road in Minneapolis – an LGBTQ owned business still thriving after 29 years.  

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GhostBox Radio – “Haunted Muskegon” and “Haunted Newaygo County” w/ Marie Cisneros 2.04.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with author Marie Cisneros and we talk about her two books “Haunted Muskegon” and “Haunted Newaygo County”. 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: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio Other places to get past episodes: www.ghostboxradio.com…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 4, 2025

Prices of eggs continue to rise sharply with Waffle House surcharges; NFL caves to Trump as he announces Super Bowl attendance; Elon Musk’s illegal incursions into federal databases; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Matt has personal news; update on outstate housing battle.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 3, 2025

Grammys recap; Trump imposes tariffs over the weekend; Ken Martin picked as new DNC head; Elon Musk trying to shut down government agencies; serious assault case in St. Paul; Richard Carlbom endorsed for MN DFL chair; Minnesota state senate reallocation proposal from the GOP; Wendy Knox of Open Eye Theatre joins the show to discuss…

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Project 2025 is happening fast and everywhere

It’s been two weeks since the inauguration, Project 2025 has been enacted at high-speed – especially against the LGBTQ community. The New York Times posts a nonsense poll denigrating the LGBTQ community. Plus, where are all the protests? Oh wait, they are happening. They’re not being covered.

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 9: Ryan Fouts, Suicide in the LGTBQ Community and Trump Executive Orders

We taped the show on January 31, which marked the 35th anniversary of when my father took his life, so the Big Interview is with Ryan Fouts, the executive director of Reclaim, a Twin Cities mental health nonprofit that serves LGBTQ+ youth. Ryan shares some grim statistics re: the attempted suicide/completed suicide rate for queer youth,…

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – February 1, 2025

Nancy O’Brien, Founder and CEO of Experience Happiness, based in Minneapolis, MN joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the relationship between happiness and burnout. The surgeon general considers burnout the second pandemic and our youth and people caring for others, either professionally or personally, are at the greatest risk.…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday LIVE from Console Room 1.31.25

LIVE from CONsole Room – a Minnesota Doctor Who convention! It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 31, 2025

On today’s show: – Surviving the next four years without feeling/being alone. – More thoughts on trump blaming disabled people for the DC plane crash. – Trump launches tariffs against our three biggest trading partners tomorrow. – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for the second half of hour 1. – Con-Sole room in the Twin Cities…

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Kyle Lukoff and Rep. Jamie Long

Author Kyle Lukoff’s new middle-grade novel A World Worth Saving arrives February 4th! We’ll tell you why you need to be buying it for the queer kiddos in your life. https://www.kylelukoff.com. Plus Rep. Jamie Long gives us updates on what’s happening at the State House of Representatives. And Jim and John have film reviews!

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Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly with Chris Tompkins

Author and therapist Chris Tompkins joins us to talk about his book Raising LGBTQ Allies. It is the first parenting book to focus on the prevention of homophobia, transphobia, and bullying before they begin. It encourages families to have open and authentic conversations in a practical, timely, and inclusive way. It also creates a dialogue…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – January 30, 2025

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author (The Real McCain), nationally syndicated columnist, co-founder/owner of We Act Radio–Washington DC’s independent progressive radio station–and founder/President of Libertas LLC, a progressive public relations/direct mail firm. As a political consultant, Schecter helped re-elect President Bill Clinton in 1996 and many others since.

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