Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 27, 2022

Robert Pilot hosts guest from Make Voting a Tradition, a program of the Native American Community Development Institute, and the City of Minneapolis with Education and Information for MN Voters, PLUS Wisconsin Sen. Jeff Smith joins with updates and conversation.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 26, 2022

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa brings us today’s news and also talks about election news with Robert. Then as part of the Little Moments Count partnership we welcome: Jewell Arcoren and Fawn Littlebear-Tibbetts, – Teachers at Wicoie Nandagikendan, the first Indigenous urban preschool immersion program created in Minneapolis. They discuss…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 26, 2022

Hour 1: Stories from the road in South Carolina, including the Waffle House, a Halloween Tour, revisionist southern history and more. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about early voting trends, how Republicans are campaigning (or not) on abortion, the Fetterman vs. Oz debate, a second woman accusing Herschel…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/26/22)

It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about early voting trends, how Republicans are campaigning (or not) on abortion, the Fetterman vs. Oz debate, a second woman accusing Herschel Walker of pressuring her to get an abortion, Kanye West and more.

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Native Roots Radio Presents Rock The Vote Native Style – October 25, 2022

Robert Pilot hosts Rock the Vote Native Style with Nancy Beaulieu discussing the Native Vote Block Part in Bemidji, MN over the weekend, interview videos from the event and wrapping with MN Rep. Heather Keeler

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 25, 2022

Matt is back from vacation. He discusses his trip to South Carolina; Jeff Ettinger is Democrat of the Day; Kanye West’s continuing issues; Brett speaks with Patrick Coolican; remembering Paul Wellstone’s death 20 years later; Steve Simon owns Kim Crockett.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 24, 2022

Host Robert Pilot welcomes White Earth Nation Secretary-Treasurer Mike LaRoque to discuss a Canadian railway merger that will have profoundly negative impacts on his tribe and the lack of consultation that was given to the White Earth Nation. Plus, Dr. Antony Stately (Oneida/Anishinaabe) brings Monday health news and discussion.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – October 22, 2022

(10/22/22)—For this live show, I begin with a Time Magazine piece, “The U.S. is Heading Toward a Second Civil War. Here is How We Avoid It,” by Peter T. Coleman. The solution—surprise—is that we need to talk to each other. I also highlight California Congresswoman Katie Porter’s most recent whiteboard re: how corporate profits are…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – October 22, 2022

Jetta Wiedemeier Bower is the Manager of the Volunteer and Community Outreach Team at Trellis, a nonprofit that has been serving seniors and those who care for them for 28 years. She will join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the Senior Linkage Line services they provide and…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 21, 2022

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa brings us a news update. Next we welcome state Senator Mary Kunesh who provides us with updates from campaign trail, getting out the vote (especially among BIPOC communities) and more. Then Wendy brings us some fun facts in her sacred animals segment!

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 21, 2022

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today! During hour 1 we do “Casey Kasem’s Top 40 Stupidest GOP Maneuvers of the Week.” Plus your phone calls! Then in hour 2 we talk about why the supposed building red wave is a mirage, the continuing effort to identify umbrella man from the 2020 Minneapolis riots, why…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 20, 2022

Robert Pilot hosts with Thursday guest Robert Lilligren (White Earth Nation), who brings Updates from the Avenue – local info and national commentary from Franklin Ave in Minneapolis, MN. PLUS – Special Guest Dr. Autum Asher Blackdeer (Southern Cheyenne Nation) with information and a discussion about the Proof Alliance- working to educate about Fetal Alcohol…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 19, 2022

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa brings us a news update. Then we’re joined by Tony Palese of Alliant Energy who has some helpful tips for saving on your heating bill. Next it’s Tom Doran and Howard Quinlin of Texbook Media. They tell us about their Course Breaks program and how…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 19, 2022

Hour 1: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today! Todd talks about why polls are likely underestimating the amount of young voters and why a youth wave might be materializing. Then we shift gears to economics talking about the history of how Republicans became the party of corporations. Plus your calls! Hour 2: How different…

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Native Roots Radio Presents Rock The Vote Native Style – October 18, 2022

Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe & Nancy Beaulieu guest host with Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (MN) and Bemidji (MN) City Council Member Emelie Rivera, plus a special interview from Robert Pilot with MN Rep. Heather Keeler

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The Matt McNeil SHow – October 17, 2022

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. Trump family charged Secret Service large amounts of money to use their hotels; Wisconsin Senate debate over the weekend; Todd talks polling; Larry Kraft is Democrat of the Day; a look at some conservative organizations posing as non-partisan.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – October 15, 2022

We begin this week’s show by highlighting Rex Chapman, a former NBA superstar turned addict turned Twitter king with 1.5 million followers—he talks about his life’s challenges to help others and in my book that makes him an idealist! The Big Interview is with Dr. Dan Kessler, who’s running for MN’s District 48 senate seat.…

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GHOSTBOX RADIO 10/16/22

This week’s GhostBox Radio Greg speaks with Kaedrich Olsen a Paranormal Expert ranging from Paranormal investigating to shadow people and how Paranormal gets a bad rap and places get bad raps. He also talks about the real definition of “Paranormal” Kaedrich Olsen talks about the myth of the Paranormal Shows that are seen on TV.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 14, 2022

Actor Robbie Coltrane dies; Matt talks about prioritizing taking some time off this year; the price gouging of MEA weekend; What the hell, La Crosse?; Paqui Challenge; CD2 debate; abortion; former AM950 producer Bryan Highhill is Lumpy Music; Matt will see you in a week-plus.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 13, 2022

Guest host Antonia Gonzales from National Native News Guests Rhonda LeValdo – Faculty in Media Communications at Haskell Indian Nations University Frank Blanquet – Producer and Director of Television for First Nations Experience Eugene Tapahebrings – Professional photographer FEATURING: Interviews with: Earl and Bridgette Nikoni – Good friends of Sacheen Littlefeather Producer Heather Ray with…

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Katy Tessman and Jim Thrubis with Matt – October 13, 2022

Music has always taken center stage in Katy Tessman’s life. Growing up in the Twin Cities, Katy sang in choirs and musicals. After graduating from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a B.A. in Speech Communication (and a resume of roles in several musical theatre productions), Katy picked up the guitar, and later the mandolin, and started…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 12, 2022

Robert Pilot hosts tonight’s show with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe bringing us the news. Tonight we welcome Brook LaFloe: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Indigenous Educator and Entrepreneur, CEO of Niniijaanis One of Ones, culturally-relevant learning materials and curriculum for (birth-6) Indigenous children. Tonight’s episode is brought to you in part by Little Moments Count –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 12, 2022

Hour 1: Rural Republicans continue to falsely argue that metro area crime is a massive problem. But do the numbers really back up what they say? A jury awards nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook families from Alex Jones. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about Alex…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 11, 2022

Join host Robert Pilot for News Commentary with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe (Red Lake Nation) & hear from US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland alongside White Earth Tribal Member & MN State Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan at a weekend Indigenous Peoples’ Day event in the Twin Cities, MN.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 11, 2022

Angela Lansbury dies at 96; Brett Favre scandal update; the gig economy misadventures; Michael Moore predicts a blue wave; Matt and Patrick recall creepy TV episodes as we head toward Halloween; anti-Trump Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Steve Simon; Brett Johnson stops in and recaps his discussion with Patrick Coolican; how Roe impacts the CD1 and…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 10, 2022

Robert Pilot interviews Leonard Peltier, longest-serving political prisoner in the US from federal prison & speaks with American Indian Movement and Leonard Peltier Walk to Justice Activist Rachel Thunder for Indigenous People’s Day. Plus, the best of Native Roots Radio brings back an interview with Reservation Dogs writer and star Bobby Wilson (Dues)

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 10, 2022

Matt explains the true legacy of Christopher Columbus; Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville spews open racism; Trace Beaulieu of MST3k joins the show; Liz Lee is Democrat of the Day; Kim Crockett’s appearance on Almanac; Scott Jensen’s interview with Minnesota Daily; crime trending downward; Eagan man sentenced for 1/6 crimes.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – October 8, 2022

Our featured idealist is Alfred Nobel, the genesis for the Nobel Peace Prize and other esteemed honors in physics, chemistry, medicine, economics and literature. Nobel’s motivation to be remembered for something good, rather than for inventing dynamite, was grounded in reading his obituary that mistook him (still alive) for his brother who had passed. The…

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Amy Gillespie Dougherty – Founder of Irigenics® Ancestral Eye Reading

Amy Gillespie Dougherty is the Founder of Irigenics® Ancestral Eye Reading as a survival skills program for teens and young adults, in an effort to reduce self-destructive behaviors and suicide patterns. She’s a results-driven innovator, speaker, and bestselling author with more than twenty years of experience creating impactful self-discovery, awareness, and life coaching programs. She…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 6, 2022

Hour 1: Why for Republicans it’s really not about outlawing abortion, it’s about controlling people they disagree with. Then Matt gives a pep talk for why Democrats need to make sure they vote in November! Next it’s our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. He talks about the impacts of long COVID and its costs,…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 5, 2022

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa brings us a news update. Then we welcome Michael Spears – Lakota Actor from the FX hit show Reservation Dogs, the Canadian production “Sitting Bull” & the upcoming independent film “The Year of the Dog,” which Spears has been recommended for a nomination for 2023…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 5, 2022

Hour 1: How evil dictators are able to consolidate support from other politicians who attach themselves to the dictator when their own political fortunes are threatened. A lawsuit has been filed against Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on what seems to be flimsy lines. Next we’re joined by national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 4, 2022

Hour 1: Why Democrats need to stop taking the high road when it comes to controversy. “Pro-life” Georgia Senate candidate Hershel Walker paid for an abortion of an ex-girlfriend. Then Walker’s son, Christian details how Hershel Walker physically threatened him and his family multiple times. Ron Johnson acknowledges texting with Trump attorneys during the 1/6…

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Brett with Patrick Coolican (10/4/22)

Brett Johnson is joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer Patrick Coolican. They talk about the Reformer’s article on sexual abuse allegations at a construction site in Eagan owned by the Minnesota Vikings as well as Scott Jensen falling for internet hoaxes and the GOP threatening to sue DFL chair Ken Martin.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 3, 2022

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa brings us a news update and has a conversation with Robert about pretendians. Then it’s Dr. Stately’s Birthday! Dr. Antony Stately, CEO of Native American Community Clinic joins to discuss health, life, and native culture. PLUS an exclusive interview with Danica Burr of the MHA…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 3, 2022

Hour 1: Matt talks about the importance of getting a colonoscopy and how his own went from earlier today. How abortion is forcing Republican candidates to skip debates. Mike Lindell’s appeal to the Supreme Court fails. Next we’re joined by Rob Drieslein of Outdoor News as he highlights some stories including people cheating at a…

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Lindsay Ohmstead – Psychic Medium & Reiki Master

We talk with Lindsay Ohmstead from Tranquil Harmony on how she came out of the Spiritual closet, her magical offerings for fall and winter and a spontaneous reading with cohost Brian.  Her website is: Psychic Medium | Tranquil Harmony, LLC | United States

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GhostBox Radio – October 2, 2022

Today’s Ghost Box Radio Greg and Psychic Medium/ Paranormal Investigator Char Savoie in studio talking about The future of Metamorphosis connections and Charvinity as Char is now the proud owner of both, to help the spiritual world and connect the people. Char speaks about a trip to the Villisca Axe Murder House that Char took…

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Connections Radio – October 1, 2022

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join 3 lead actors for Theater Latte Da’s new production of “Merrily We Roll Along”: Reese Britts * Dylan Frederick * Becca Hart. We discuss how the musical’s story of big professional and personal possibility—told historically backwards from 70s to 50s—meets their characters’ responsibilities and their heart of friendship.…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – September 29, 2022

Join Robert Pilot as he hosts Updates from the Avenue with Robert Lilligren, CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute on the Native Cultural Corridor in Minneapolis, MN. Ogimaa has the news and Carrie checks in from Camp Firelight.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 29, 2022

Minneapolis won’t host Chiefs/Bucs game despite speculation most of the week; Florida workplace gives two days off as “demonstration of its benevolence”; Scotland releases Queen Elizabeth’s death certificate; Ron Johnson stumbles being pressed on January 6 involvement; Matt Norris is Democrat of the Day; Republican lies for votes; Brian O’Hara nominated for Minneapolis police chief;…

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Native Roots Radio: I’m Awake – September 28, 2022

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show presented by Little Moments Count. We welcome Barb Fabre, CEO of Indigenous Visions and Lynn Shells, an early childhood teacher at Grand Portage Head Start as they share information about Indigebox, an educational subscription box serving Native American children. Then to close the show Ogimaa brings…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 28, 2022

Hour 1: Matt will get a colonoscopy on Monday and talks about the importance of making sure you get regularly tested. New videos show Jan. 6 Trump supporters using Trump flags and banners to attack capitol police officers. Then we’re joined by national political expert Jeff Stein for our usual Wednesday visit. Matt and Jeff…

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Native Roots Radio: Rock the Vote Native Style – September 27, 2022

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s jam packed Rock the Vote Native Style show! Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe brings information on Early Voting and Hurricane Ian. Then Minneapolis School Board Candidate for Ward 5 Laurelle Myhra (Red Lake Ojibwe) joins to talk about her vision. And Reed Olson, 2-time Beltrami County Commissioner joins to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 27, 2022

Hour 1: Matt shares some fun information about hist trip to Colorado and national parks in the area. Why Colorado’s marijuana legalization has been a massive financial success without the “consequences” they warned about. Problems continue mounting for Putin including thousands of Russians fleeing by the day to avoid military conscription. The University of Idaho…

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Matt McNeil with Ben Wikler (9/26/22)

Ben Wikler was elected chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in June of 2019. Now in his second term, he has led the party through an unbroken string of statewide victories, including Wisconsin’s defeat of Trump in 2020, and built the WisDems to a new level of success and recognition as a force for…

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