The Matt McNeil Show – April 4, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – The latest on Trump’s arraignment. – The other legal problems Trump is facing this month. – Gun safety protests in Tennessee trigger Republicans to overreact. – How protests in Israel forced their government to back off controversial judicial reforms. – A look at the…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 3, 2023

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Zoe Allen host today’s show. Zoe brings us our Turtle Island news. Tonight we welcome Solar Bear Owner Robert Blake who brings us the solar news. PLUS Sacred Animal Advocate Wendy Pilot has our sacred animals segment! TUNE IN!

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 3, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – More spring snow! – How Republicans reflexively run to defend Trump after his likely indictment. – Are Republicans doing enough to appeal to moderate voters both Minnesota and nationally? – Explaining the truth behind the controversial MN state tax on Social Security benefits.  

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 2, 2023

I begin with talking about sociologist/Princeton University professor Matthew Desmond and his book, Poverty, By America. His thesis is that paying low-income wages subsidizes the lifestyles of well-off Americans. The Big Interview is with Jennifer Pizer, the Chief Legal Officer of Lambda Legal, who talks about that organization’s great work in representing LGBTQ+ people for…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 2, 2023

I begin with talking about sociologist/Princeton University professor Matthew Desmond and his book, Poverty, By America. His thesis is that paying low-income wages subsidizes the lifestyles of well-off Americans. The Big Interview is with Jennifer Pizer, the Chief Legal Officer of Lambda Legal, who talks about that organization’s great work in representing LGBTQ+ people for…

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GhostBox Radio – April 2, 2023

Lynn Monet joins Greg Bauken for This week’s Ghost Box Radio. Lynn is the Author of of the world famous Omnipresent series. Lynn will talk about her home that she had for 2 days, talk about scratches that one of her friends suffered and what she was told by a member of the clergy that…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 31, 2023

Robert Pilot hosts a weekly conversation & updates from MN State Senator Mary Kunesh (Standing Rock Sioux Desc) to talk politics, legislature news, and more. Zoe Allen joins to provide more perspective, and Ogimaa brings news and events from the world of Water Protection.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 31, 2023

Minneapolis City Council agreement on MPD; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Gwyneth Paltrow found not liable in 2016 skiing incident; FOX News faces setback in Dominion lawsuit; Tony Lazzaro guilty on all counts; stadium issues; author Cray McCally discusses his new book; ending the week.

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Cray McCally with Matt – March 31, 2023

American Twilight is based on reflections and ideas sparked by the last two years that the author spent traveling across the United States surveying what brings us together and what is dividing us as Americans.The book’s content concentrates on themes of family, friendship, and community in an effort to find those things that bind us…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 30, 2023

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa brings us our news today. Tonight we welcome Robert Lilligren (White Earth Nation) for weekly updates about the Native American Community Development Institute – NACDI and discussions on community, news, politics and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 30, 2023

– Opening day for baseball! – Guest Melisa Lopez Franzen, former DFL state Senate leader and now with FairVoteMN.org. – GOP state Senator Mary Franson and other Republicans donated to a pro-pot party candidate to help qualify for a subsidy. – Guest Minnesota state auditor Julie Blaha. – Guest Ross Stadheim, partner with MJSB Employment…

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Matt McNeil with Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice

Matt McNeil was joined by Ross Stadheim, partner with MJSB Employment Justice. They discuss non-compete clauses for employees, your rights if you sign a non-compete clause, if the clauses could be banned through proposed legislation in Minnesota and more.

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Matt McNeil with State Auditor Julie Blaha

Matt McNeil was joined by Minnesota state auditor Julie Blaha. In her race this past fall, she faced a pro-legalize cannabis third party candidate who received donations from GOP state Senator Mary Franson and other Republicans to help qualify for a state campaign subsidy.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 29, 2023

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa brings us our news today. Tonight we welcome author Cathy Coats to discuss her new book, plus a little discussion on her first publication “Extermination or Removal”: The Knights of the Forest and Ethnic Cleansing in Early Minnesota, which chronicles the removal of the Ho-Chunk…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 29, 2023

– MN Republicans whine about “classic overreach” from DFLers. – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposes converting some unused downtown high rises into housing. – It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Sports roundup. – Problems with a former city prosecutor in Fairmont, MN. – Updates on the Anton Lazzaro trial. – Jeff Stein…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 27, 2023

Minnesota state representative allegedly raising funds for a January 6 defendant; Nashville school shooting; what an AR bullet does to a body*; South Dakota town giving away lots of land; Aaron Klemz of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy joins the show; the Anton Lazzaro trial continues*. *Today’s show contains some descriptions that some listeners…

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Aaron Klemz with Matt – March 27, 2023

Chief Strategy Officer of MCEA. “When I was in elementary school, I did a book report on Love Canal, which had surged into the news even here in the Midwest. When I learned that a chemical company had dumped their toxic waste into an old canal, and then given the land to build a school…

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More on Elder Abuse

A secure retirement could be out of reach for many. In Minnesota, nearly a third of workers don’t have access to any type of retirement plan at work. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McCleer joins Freddie Bell to talk about savings and planning. 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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The Truth about Elder Abuse

Original Air Date March 18th: Elder abuse can exact huge financial hardships on thousands of people across the country. John Swartz, talks with Freddie Bell about how he is trying to protect your hard-earned money. 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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Lobby Day

Original Air Date, March 11th: Tuesday March 21, 2023 is Lobby Day and AARP MN is inviting you to join them to learn about AARP’s priorities. Cathy McCleer, State Director, AARP shares the details with Freddie Bell. 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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Kim Witczak – Co-founder of Woodymatters

Trigger warning: Please note that the topics we’ll be discussing today may be sensitive in nature, particularly related to suicide.  Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Kim Witczak, the co-founder of Woodymatters, a drug safety organization representing families impacted by a flawed drug safety system.

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – March 25, 2023

Joan Somes, a retired emergency room nurse with 40 years of experience, joins Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share ways that will help make our driving a little safer. Joan has received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Traffic Safety to improve the safety of…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio March 25 2023

It’s a live show with the esteemed Thom Hartmann as our guest! As usual, Thom shares his insight and ideas about where America presently stands and where it might be headed. In my C-Block, I talk about my recent experience in speaking in Delano, MN, a small town in greater MN where my Gray Area…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 23, 2023

Robert Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Zoe Allen host today’s show. Ogimaa brings us our Turtle Island news. We welcome Robert Lilligren, CEO at the Native American Community Development Institute. And we have EXCLUSIVE Coverage from Prayer Ride 2023: Robert Pilot welcomes guests Josh Dini (Walker River) & Gary McKinny (Duck Valley) of AIM Nevada…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 23, 2023

– Paul Metsa gets featured in the Star Tribune about his new book, “Alphabet Jazz: Poetry, Prose, Stories and Songs.” – Far-right extremist Riley Williams is sentenced to 3 years in prison for storming the Capitol January 6. – Kevin McCarthy disgraces the Speaker’s Office even further. – How the DFL played Republicans on the…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 22, 2023

Robert Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Zoe Allen host today’s show. We welcome Judge Everett Mitchell on the show to talk about the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Then we have a roundtable discussion with Robert, Ogimaa and Zoe about empathy, Wisconsin Supreme Court elections and more. PLUS, Ogimaa with Turtle Island News.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 22, 2023

– Sports roundup! – Correcting a statement from yesterday about Steve Drazkowski’s comments on never meeting a hungry person. – Republican state Senator Eric Lucero prepares for an education committee hearing by adjusting his gun?! – Problems with security and safety at Metro Transit stations. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Would…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 21, 2023

Metro Transit light rail train collides with car; revisiting past dumb comments by Steve Drazkowski; Renaissance Festival given 10 weeks to come up with a plan to solve its parking issues; Hopkins student posts photo of a gun; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday conversation; Minneapolis snow clearing plan; right-wing alleged terrorist arrested.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 20, 2023

Weekend recap; Republicans have done most of the damage to their brand themselves; Republicans stall on the bonding bill in the state legislature; how the Reagan campaign colluded with Iranians on the 1979-80 hostage situation to hurt President Carter; the 25 best places to live in Minnesota; Social Security taxation debate; eviction filings continue to…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 17, 2023

Robert Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Zoe Allen host today’s show. We welcome MN State Senator Mary Kunesh (Standing Rock Sioux) for legislative updates! PLUS, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe with Turtle Island News! And we cap off the show with a roundtable discussion about the radioactive water spill at the Monticello nuclear plant.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 17, 2023

– How St. Patrick’s Day weather can vary every year. – Rep. Eric Lucero fear mongering about drag queen story hours. – Following up op on yesterday’s Star Tribune editorial about cannabis. – We’re joined by actor Matthew Amendt, who is starring in “Born with Teeth,” playing now through April 2 at the Guthrie. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 16, 2023

– A radioactive water spill at the Monticello nuclear plant. – Your calls and comments on the spill. – Wells Fargo’s Carrie Tolstedt Pleads Guilty and Faces Prison. – We’re joined by Kim Anderson of Blair’s Tree of Hope Foundation. Learn more at https://blairstreeofhope.org/ – How do national hospital rankings for Minnesota compare to South…

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Matt McNeil with Kim Anderson of Blair’s Tree of Hope Foundation

Matt McNeil is joined by Kim Anderson of Blair’s Tree of Hope Foundation. Their mission is to help the families of children who have been hospitalized with a life threatening illness due to pediatric Cancer, pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant or pediatric Blood Disorder. Join them for their 9th Annual Interpretations of Hope Fundraiser on Saturday…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 15, 2023

Host Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk Nation) welcomes guests Barb Fabre (White Earth Nation) and Leigh Ann Courville (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) from the statewide organization Little Moments that count. PLUS, Zoe Allen with Turtle Island News! TUNE IN!

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 14, 2023

Robert & Wendy Pilot welcome Isaac Russell, Candidate for St. Paul City Council Ward 3 for a discussion. Robert & Zoey Allen discuss the latest update from the MN Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, and Wendy brings a Sacred Animals segment

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 14, 2023

Miller Hill Mall roof collapses; Minneapolis official ousted over false statements to the city council regarding donations for event; MPD takes another black eye; actress and comedian Kate Willett joins the show; Brett’s Tuesday interview with Patrick Coolican.

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Kate Willett with Matt – March 14, 2023

Kate Willett is a comedian, actress, and writer whose raunchy feminist storytelling is both smart and relatable.  She’s the author of the Audible Original “Dirtbag Anthropology.” She just made her network debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and she has a 15 minute special on Netflix’s “Comedy Lineup.” She’s the cohost of the…

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Program

AARP MN is accepting applications to the AARP Community Challenge Grant program. It funds projects that make tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change to improve livability. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McLeer explains. 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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A Secure Retirement

Today a secure retirement is out of reach for many, especially those who work in small businesses. While Social Security provokes a baseline of security for many, it was never intended to be the sole source of income for retirees. AARP State Director Cathy McLeer talks with Freddie Bell about Secure Choice. Freddie Bell’s new…

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Connections Radio – March 11, 2023

This morning, Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo joined essayist, poet, and author Mark Liebenow for next in our “Diversity of Love Connections” series. We discuss with Mark learning to live and love holding grief in one hand and joy in the other. –  www.MarkLiebenow.com  /  www.WidowersGrief.blogspot.com  

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – March 11, 2023

Joshua Somers, owner of the personal training company Nurture Your Potential LLC joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how neurological concepts, physical training exercises and technology help with pain, posture and performance. The nervous system controls all other systems in the body and when we make changes…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 10, 2023

Matt’s healing is going well as he reflects on where he is, and the challenges both behind and yet to come; Adam Thielen released by the Vikings; the new Republican game plan for the culture wars; Como Zoo giraffe Daisy dies; bill advances to rename Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince; DST begins again this…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 9, 2023

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show.We get an update from Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. Then we welcome John Williams, Director of Development at NACDI. PLUS, Zoe Allen presents Turtle Island News. And in our sacred animals segment Wendy talks about staying active on animal issues with your state and local governments.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 9, 2023

– Getting around with more March snow. – We continue with a topic from yesterday, where Matt disagreed with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on a plea bargain with two minors in a murder case. – Effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in the criminal justice system. – Minnesota becoming a refuge for trans families being harassed…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 8, 2023

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show. We’re joined by Angie Vig, owner of Vig Guitars (White Earth Nation), and Saint Paul City Council Candidate Saura Jost in celebration of Women’s Day. Plus Robert and Zoe Allen close the show with final thoughts about international Women’s Day and other topics.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 8, 2023

– Snakes in a radio station! – Republican state rep. Duane Quam throws a tantrum at the legislature. – Looking back at a 2018 debate where Quam snatched the microphone from his Democratic opponent. – The Minnesota Wild opt out of wearing Pride-themed jerseys during warmups on the Wild’s Pride Night. – Gov. Tim Walz…

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Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (3/8/23)

Matt is joined by Cliff Schecter, 2020 Joe Biden speechwriter, CEO of http://blueampstrategies.com, bestselling author of “The Real McCain,” and Daily Beast Contributor. Matt and Cliff talk about FOX News being exposed as liars, Ron DeSantis catering to anti-vax professional athletes, Merrick Garland’s lackluster prosecution of Trump and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 7, 2023

The Depot coffee house in Hopkins will close; Itasca County gun resolution controversy; Betty Folliard joins the show to discuss the Minnesota ERA proposal; Rochester city council shenanigans; Brett’s Tuesday interview with Patrick Coolican; the proposed Sanford/Fairview merger; woman sues over unannounced active shooter drill; armed incident at Mystic Lake.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 6, 2023

Host Robert Pilot welcomes Dr. Antony Stately(Oneida/White Earth), Executive Director at Native American Community Clinic – NACC for health and wellness talk. Wendy Pilot, Humane Policy Advocate for the MN Humane Society joins with Sacred Animal News & Zoe Allen brings news from all over Turtle Island

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 6, 2023

Matt recaps his weekend adventures; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; snow totals end up far more than expected, and Matt revisits recent acrimonious discourse about weather forecasting; carjacking suspect charged; decorated food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl joins the show to discuss “Northern food”.

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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl with Matt – March 6, 2023

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl is one of the most awarded food writers in the country. She was born in New York City little aware of her destiny—to eat out a lot in Minnesota. She started her career as a 13-year-old restaurant dishwasher, and, after coming to Minnesota for college, became a local restaurant, wine, and drink…

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