Ellie 2.0 Radio – March 4, 2023

We start out with featuring the idealistic MSNBC host Chris Hayes and his meteoric rise in broadcast journalism (he is the youngest person to ever host a news show) and my belief in his honesty. The Big Interview is with Emily Strasser, author of Half-Life of a Secret: Reckoning with a Hidden History, a fascinating…

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GHOSTBOX RADIO 3-5-23

On today’s GhostBox Radio We’re talking about the hauntings of the most Powerful House in the nation The White House, From Lincoln to demons the White house has been surrounded by controversy but spirits? Dale Kaczmarek President of The Ghost Research Society, Author ,and researcher of the Paranormal speaks to some of the history of…

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

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Zoe Allen provides our news update tonight. Then we’re joined by MN State Senator Mary Kunesh with updates and good news from the State Legislature. And Wendy has our sacred animals segment featuring reasons why we need to ban wolf hunting in Minnesota.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 3, 2023

– Cold viruses circulating Minnesota – Etiquette when walking/exercising on indoor or outdoor trails! – Michelle Fischbach leaves the House Committee on Agriculture, likely costing CD7 tons of money – Joe Biden’s doctor says the lesion removed from Biden’s chest was a common form of skin cancer. – Matt’s animal roundup! – Why are MN…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 2, 2023

Host Robert Pilot is joined by Robert Lilligren (White Earth Nation) Director of the Native American Community Development Institute & Bob Blake (Red Lake Nation) Founder at Native Sun Community Power Development and Solar Bear

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 2, 2023

Gopher women’s coach Lindsay Whalen resigns; Minnesota House proposes ethnic studies and personal finance requirements; St. Thomas Academy high school sued by former students; Matt’s Thursday grocery trip; Orono mayor was sending videos to local leaders comparing COVID measures to the Holocaust; DFL introduces legislation to improve safety on public transit.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – March 1, 2023

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe brings us our news today. Next we’re joined by Laura Andersen of Ramsey County Public Health to talk about the importance of staying up to date on your vaccines. Then we welcome Kirsten Johnson (Leech Lake Nation). She’s a realtor and creator of  “From the Rez to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 1, 2023

A jam packed show today featuring both Jeff Stein in hour 1 and Cliff Schecter in hour 2. Also on today’s show: – #MNLeg Republicans whine over ethnic studies and personal finance courses possibly being required at public schools. – Disciplinary problems at St. Paul Harding High School – Jeff Stein with Matt on whether…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 28, 2023

Right wing idiocy makes Matt exhausted; why the Republicans have a Joe Biden problem; news roundup imcluding Jessie Diggins’ latest triumph; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for an update on what’s happening at the State Legislature; GOP infighting in Otter Tail County.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 27, 2023

Recapping the weekend; high school hockey issues; ongoing tragedy of Harding High School death; drunk man falls asleep at Chaska Arby’s; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; how did rich white people convince poor whites to embrace racism; Dilbert dropped by numerous newspapers after Scott Adams’s racist rants; far right driving the Republican Party.

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AARP Talks Paid Leave

Cathy McLeer, State Director for AARP MN talks with Freddie Bell about Paid Family and Medical Leave. Freddie also outlines advances in robotic surgery and outlines information on tax refunds. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334 Ripple Connects Unity South Church MN Public Housing Authority AARP Twin Cities

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AARP Fraudwatch

Air Date: February 11, 2023 Jay Haapala, AARP MN Associate State Director for Community Engagement joins New Beginnings this weekend. He talks with Freddie Bell about the latest scams AARP Fraudwatch is encountering. Freddie Bell’s Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334 Ripple Connects Unity South Church MN Public Housing Authority AARP Twin Cities

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Episode 22 with Ellie Krug

Host Philip Anthony is joined by popular radio host of the AM950 talk show Ellie 2.0 Radio, Ellie Krug. She is also an LGBTQ+ advocate, writer, and author of the book “Getting to Ellen: A Memoir About Love, Honesty and Gender Change” which is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon or wherever fine books are…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 24, 2023

Special Interviews tonight with Matriarchs and more on Native Roots Radio! Beth Castle from the Warrior Women Project joins to talk about their special event on Feb. 25th, 2023 – a once-in-a-lifetime exhibit with never before seen interviews on the 50th Anniversary of the Occupation of Wounded Knee 1973 Then Wendy Pilot has updates from…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2023

Air fryers recalled; the East Palestine train disaster and how no one benefits from the politicization; Republicans again putting their foot in their mouths; Hennepin County Attorney’s Office again implicated in alleged misconduct; sports update; comedian David Tweite stops by.

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

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show. Zoe Allen brings us our news update. Then we have ongoing updates on the historic Roof Depot Occupation in Minneapolis in opposition to the City of Minneapolis’ attempts to bring more pollution into the Little Earth & East Phillips Park Communities. Organizer Rachel Thunder welcomes guest Joe Vital to join…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 22, 2023

– Snowpocolypse! – MN legislative Republicans hilariously whining – Cliff Schecter joins for a visit about national politics – Trump visiting East Palestine, Ohio and giving citizens what might be expired water – What made Minnesota legislative Republicans so upset last night? – Drivers license for all bill – Restoring voting rights for felons –…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 21, 2023

Robert Pilot hosts guests on Native News and Information. Starting off is Rachel Thunder of AIM with special coverage from the Roof Depot Occupation in Minneapolis, MN. Next is Šišóka Dúta hé miyé d, Board Chair at Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye talking about the launch of the brand new Dakhota Language App. Also, Summer Wilkie (ᏣᏔᎩ,…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 21, 2023

Robert Pilot hosts guests on Native News and Information. Starting off is Rachel Thunder of AIM with special coverage from the Roof Depot Occupation in Minneapolis, MN. Next is Šišóka Dúta hé miyé d, Board Chair at Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye talking about the launch of the brand new Dakhota Language App. Also, Summer Wilkie (ᏣᏔᎩ,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 21, 2023

Major winter storm arrives in the state; state legislature updates; Hy-Vee alleges abuse of their employee discounts; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday discussion; sports gambling legalization introduced at the state capitol; East Palestine train disaster.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 20, 2023

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Zoe Allen bring us our news update. Then we welcome Dr. Antony Stately (Oneida & White Earth Nations) of the Native American Community Clinic, NACC, in the Twin Cities, MN, with updates on Native Health and current events. Plus Wendy brings us our sacred animals segment that…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 20, 2023

– Will this week’s snowstorm rival the Halloween ’91 blizzard? – Republicans hate Gen Z and want to turn back time – Updates on state rep. Matt Grossell being charged with a DWI – St. Cloud high school sports teams encounter racist taunts from fans of other teams – Dr. Angela Jill Cooley on Presidents…

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Angela Jill Cooley (2/20/23)

Matt McNeil is joined by Dr. Angela Jill Cooley, Associate Professor of History at Minnesota State University, Mankato. With it being Presidents Day, Matt and Prof. Cooley discuss the history of presidency and how the powers of the office have changed over the years.

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Connections Radio – February 18, 2023

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo this morning joined Maggie Huffman (www.TheRainbowOnion.com) and Reverend Dean J. Seal (www.ChaskaChurch.com) for next in our “Diversity of Love Connections” series! With Maggie, we discuss ways lovingly to distinguish and follow our careers or vocations. With Reverend Dean, we look at how love manifests in public—through just or unjust systems—and, for…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – February 18, 2023

Inell Rosario, MD, President of Andros ENT & Sleep Centers and EnhanceMD Body and Skin Clinic join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the cornerstones of sleep and hearing health. Dr. Rosario has been named numerous times as one of Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Best Doctors for Women as…

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

Host Robert Pilot welcomes guests from Little Moments Count, discussing the importance of early childhood development everywhere. Anna Sheppard, President of White Earth Tribal and Community College & Tammi Jalowiec, Head Start Pathways Program Coordinator at White Earth Tribal & Community College (WETCC) talk about new programs in early childhood education at WETCC. Plus, Ogimaa…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 13, 2023

ICYMI: MN Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan gives an update on MN Legislative news. Robert Pilot Interviews with Stephen Montry, BA, LADC, Lead Counselor- Native American High-Intensity Outpatient Services at Nivon Wellness in the Twin Cities, & Ogimaa bring the news!

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 13, 2023

Recapping Super Bowl Sunday advertisements; proposed Sanford/Fairview merger; Robert Baril stops by the show; Edina reaches settlement with the Hornet logo designer; Trace Beaulieu previews the upcoming edition of The Mads are Back; Michael Brodkorb recaps Super Bowl Sunday; Lizzo appreciates the new snow plow named for her.

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Keri Mangis – Transformation & Lifestyle Consultant

We welcome back Keri Mangis and we discuss reinvention and Sometimes, the things we fear the most – failure, falling apart, letting go, having a breakdown/meltdown, a midlife crisis, etc – are exactly the things that catapult us to a new place on our journey in a way that simply “one foot in front of the…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio -February 13, 2023

This week’s featured idealist is LeBron James, who just broke the NBA scoring record. In August 2018, I shared about the “I Promise” school his family foundation helped to create in LeBron’s hometown of Akron, Ohio. Today we revisit how that initiative is impacting hundreds of students who might otherwise get lost in the educational…

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GHOSTBOX RADIO 2-12-23

Today’s guest on GhostBox radio with Greg Bakun is DeEtta Psychic Medium. Greg and DeEtta ,old friends and coleeges, discuss the papracon world and investagations, and how far DeEtta has come in the last few years and the journey she has taken. Paraflix only streams paranomal shows and DeEtta has made apperances on a couple…

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Connections Radio – February 11, 2023

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo this morning joined Charity Barlass (www.instagram.com/IamCharityBarlass) and Kirsten Lind Seal (www.KirstenLindSeal.com) to kick off our “Diversity of Love Connections” series! We discuss love and the nature of self-care with compassion and vulnerability. We also look at love for couples—what it is and isn’t—and our expectations for relationships.

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Tanisha Fazal with Matt – February 10, 2023

From Professor Fazal’s personal website: I am a Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. My research and teaching focus on sovereignty, international law, medical care in conflict zones, and armed conflict. From 2021–2023, I am also an Andrew Carnegie Fellow.

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

Join guest hosts Robert Lillagren, Director of NACDI – Native American Community Development Institute with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe for a very special ‘Get to Know NACDI’ interview session with John Williams, Director of Development at NACDI & Angela Two Stars, Director of All my Relations Art Gallery.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 9, 2023

Open air funerals possibly coming to Minnesota; Rep. Angie Craig attacked in an elevator; shooting at Lund Boat Factory; more damning assertions toward the Minneapolis Police Department; Republicans still don’t understand how much involvement parents really have in their kids’ schools; singer/author Katy Tessman joins the show.

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Katy Tessman with Matt – February 9, 2023

Minneapolis-based, Katy Tessman is an optimistic and approachable singer-songwriter with a voice full of the wisdom she’s gained through breast cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood. Books and music have always taken center stage in Katy’s life. As a writer, Katy aims to spread hope and joy with her books and songs. Her powerful vocals and rhythmic approach…

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

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe brings us our news today. Then we welcome guests from the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) to talk about their work and plans for the upcoming Day of Action for our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives- MMIWR on February 14th, 2023.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 8, 2023

– New snow plow names for MN are now official – How Joe Biden is helping Democrats reconnect with the working class – Right wingers still think Minneapolis is a “no go” zone – Matt and Jeff Stein react to the state of the union – Food for the big football game on Sunday –…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (2/8/23)

It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about last night’s state of the union speech, how Joe Biden is reconnecting with workers, Republicans behaving badly during the speech, the response speech from Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the George Santos/Mitt Romney dustup and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 7, 2023

1980s video where people protest the criminalization of drunk driving; Republican legislator says life-saving medications are no more or less valuable than cement; Republican extremism; Matt recounts the high school concert band being upstaged at the high school concert; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday chat; North Dakota unhappy with Minnesota’s 2040 plan.

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Episode 21 with J.P Der Boghossian

Host Philip Anthony is joined by LGBTQ+ advocate, the founder and curator of the Queer Armenian Library, and the host of the podcast This Queer Book Saved My Life, J.P. Der Boghossian.  For more about J.P. Der Boghossian you can go to queerarmenianlibrary.com, thisqueerbook.com and follow him on Twitter @jpderboghossian

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

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe brings us our news today. Then Robert is joined by Wendy Pilot to talk about Wolf Day at the MN State Capitol tomorrow & Dr. Stately of NACC brings health and wellness updates! Plus, News & Events with Ogimaa.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 6, 2023

– An unusual weekend of little to no major sports – Climbing mountains is not easy! – Bucket list places to travel – Using a chicken as a weapon – Food fights! – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for a COVID update – The dangers of drinking – Changes coming to the MN state flag? –…

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Sharon Crowley – Owner of OM Center of Healing

Owner of the Om Center of HeAling in St. Paul, we discuss her journey of life stages to discover the “Why” and what is contributing to it.. Her fire, and then we explore the power of the Harmonic egg. Holistic Healing Center | OM Center of Healing | St. Paul (omoftheegg.com)

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

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe brings us our news today. Then Robert Pilot has info on the Mooningwanakaaning Minis Inter-Tribal Snow Snake Festival set for Feb. 11th, 2023, in La Pointe, Madeline Island, WI, with Paul DeMain, an organizer for the event. Mary Kunesh laos drops in with a quick legislative update…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 3, 2023

– Are professional sports fixed? – Dealing with social media trolls – A new segment titled “hey neighbor, what the hell?” – Audio of Wisconsin Republicans admitting their stop the steal claims were false – South Dakota Republicans are NUTS!!! – Caller report on the Sanford/Fairview merger protest at the U of M – Don’t…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 2, 2023

Robert Pilot welcomes Brenna Depies, MPH, of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force, who is the Keep The Fire Alive Program Coordinator and the Healing Circle & Internship Program Coordinator. Brenna talks about the recently completed internship program & ways the IPTF works to improve the community in MN.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 1, 2023

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe brings us our news today. Then we welcome back Rachel Thunder with AIM for updates on the Free Leonard Peltier Movement. Later Rita Walaszek Arndt joins with program and fellowship opportunities at the Minnesota Historical Society’s Native American Initiatives Program.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 1, 2023

– MN Republicans up in arms over the Crown Act – The price of eggs and what’s actually causing the price increase – It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about the GOP trying to remove Ilhan Omar from committee assignments, Republicans running budget deficits, Nikki Haley announcing a presidential run…

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

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe brings us our news today.Then we’re joined by Playwright and tribal leader Claude Jackson Jr. from the Gila River Indian Community.  He talks about the world premier of his new play “Cashed Out” at the San Francisco Playhouse theatre! PLUS – Nancy Beaulieu, Northern Organizer at MN…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 31, 2023

Former Sen. Dave Durenberger dies at 88: Gov. Walz signs the PRO Act protecting abortion rights in Minnesota; Democrats needing to get down and start fighting; Prof. David Schultz joins Matt to discuss Durenberger’s passing and legacy; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; North Dakota threatens lawsuit over Minnesota clean energy bills; affordable housing.

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David Schultz with Matt – January 31, 2023

David Schultz is a Hamline University Professor of Political Science who teaches across a wide range of American politics classes including public policy and administration, campaigns and elections, and government ethics. David is also a professor in the Hamline and University of Minnesota Schools of Law where he teaches election law. David is the author of…

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