The Matt McNeil Show – August 25, 2022

Matt talks regional state fairs; Republican hypocrisy about the Utah national monuments; how to interact with Republicans at the State Fair; Republicans try to play both sides of the abortion debate; Kim Crockett calls the 2020 election “our 9/11”; Bree Johnson of MJSB Employment Justice joins Brett.

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

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news. She talks about the Strong Communities Resource Fair tomorrow 11-3 PM in the DIW parking lot at 1001 East Lake Street in Minneapolis and the Department of Indian Work’s back to school event Thursday, September 1 at 3080 Centerville Road, Little Canada.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 24, 2022

Hour 1: A look at some of the heroic acts from Minnesota and Wisconsin infantries during the Civil War. Scott Jensen triples down on comparing COVID restrictions to Nazism. President Joe Biden cancels $10,000 of student loan debt. Next it’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/24/22)

It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about student loan debt cancellation, why costs have gone up so much for college over the years, Republicans continuing to make Nazi comparisons to make points and more.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – August 23, 2022

Robert & Wendy welcome Sheila Lamb, Indigenous City Council Member & activist in Northern MN for Rock the Vote- Native Style! State Senator Ruth Buffalo from North Dakota also visits and Wendy Pilot calls in from the Minnesota State Fair!

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 23, 2022

Cliff Schecter joins the show to discuss Scott Jensen’s anti-Semitic comments; Brett Johnson stops by, then welcomes Patrick Coolican for their Tuesday conversation; man fatally shoots himself at Eden Prairie Center; Jensen tries to claim the election is not about abortion, when it is.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – August 23, 2022

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 22, 2022

Recapping the weekend, featuring mullets; Matt talks about a difficult moment from this weekend; how common are guns used as payments for goods in online marketplaces?; Dr. Anthony Fauci will depart from public service this December; Mike Lindell update; Trainwreck documentary about Woodstock ’99; Scott Jensen compared mask mandates to Nazi crimes; Matt urges Democrats…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – August 20, 2022

It’s a live show! The Big Interview is with 13-year-old Grayson Lee White and his mother, Molly; Grayson is the author of Dotson, a book about Grayson’s journey in understanding that he is transgender and his family’s loving support. Our featured idealist is RIP Medical Debt, created by two former debt collectors who now buy…

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Food Freedom Radio – August 20, 2022

Ben Lilliston Director of Rural Strategies and Climate Change at Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.  https://www.iatp.org Angela Tedesco author of Finding Turtle Farm, My 20 acre adventure in community supported agriculture https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/finding-turtle-farm

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

SPECIAL EPISODE~ Robert & Wendy welcome guests from the American Indian Movement to talk about the upcoming Leonard Peltier Walk for Freedom leaving from Minneapolis, MN to Washington, DC on Sept. 1, 2022. This is the biggest AIM Walk since the Trail of Broken Treaties! Get exclusive information from our guests, including: Kevin Lock, Leonard…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – August 18, 2022

Ogimaa stands in to produce for special guest hosts Antonia Gonzales, Producer & Reporter with National Native News and her special guest Rhonda LeValdo, professor in Communications at Haskell Indian University! Tune in for a jam packed show of national native interests, interviews & more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 18, 2022

Matt talks about the water situation in the Western United States, with lots of input from listeners; Crosstown reopens after bridge strike; local psychic pleads guilty to swindling people; this week’s COVID update; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Brad Finstad photo manipulation.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – August 17, 2022

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news. She gives us info about the Water is Life Festival Sep. 4 at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, MN, the Indigenous People’s Weekend Basketball Expo on October 8th and more. Next we’re joined by Barb Farbe from Little Moments Count…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 17, 2022

Hour 1: Some Minnesota and Wisconsin kids are competing in the USA Mullet Championships. Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine School Board attacks free speech and votes to ban pronouns and flags. Next Matt is joined by national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Liz Cheney’s primary loss Tuesday, the disconnect from reality of Trump…

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Native Roots Radio Presents Rock The Vote Native Style – August 16, 2022

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news. She gives us details on what’s in the newly signed into law Inflation Reduction Act, water shortages in the southwest US, the Academy apologizing to Sacheen Littlefeather for treatment when she refused Marlon Brando’s Oscar in 1973 and more. Next…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 16, 2022

Matt talks about his road trip along route 66 and the MAGA country he encountered. Thoughts about Matt’s trip in Las Vegas and some of the problems the city experiences with their more “eclectic” panhandlers. National Parks are great! Why the Inflation Reduction Act is a big deal and a major accomplishment for Democrats. Is…

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Crossroads in Your Career

White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci says unvaccinated Americans could be in serious trouble in the coming months. Joe McKenzie and I discuss steps for when you have reached a crossroads in your career, and wonder what the rest of it looks like. State Director AARP MN, Cathy McCleer shares voter information. To…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – August 13, 2022

This week, in lieu of a featured idealist, I talk about how a stranger’s compassion and gift of $100 to two refugee teen girls resonated for nearly a quarter century; I also talk about Peace of Mind Dog Rescue in southern CA the helps care for the dogs of aging seniors. The Big Interview is…

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Connections Radio – August 13, 2022

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join professional storyteller, poet, author, and consultant, Loren Niemi. In part one of two broadcasts, we feature windows into Loren’s fascinating life story, with poems from his recent book, “A Breviary for the Lost” (Amazon.com). 

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news. She talks about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it helps with climate, the first Native woman to go to space to the International Space Station, the anniversary of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act and more. Next we’re joined…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 11, 2022

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt McNeil today. In hour 1 we talk about Merrick Garland calling Trump’s bluff by moving to unseal the Trump search warrant; Joe Biden staying focused on legislative accomplishments; amidst comparisons between Trump and Nixon, we take a look back at how bad Nixon was and more. In hour 2…

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Episode 8 with Henry Fox and Dana Collins, White Earth

Host Philip Anthony is joined by District 1 Representative of White Earth Reservation, Henry Fox, and White Earth member and advocate, Dana Collins. Learn more about their communities on Facebook at Pine Point Community Council, Rice Lake Community Council (Jack Pine) and Naytahwaush Community Council.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – August 8, 2022

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news. She talks about the proposed overhaul of the Hiawatha golf course, some if its environmental issues and redeveloping at least part of the area. Next we’re joined by Dr. Anthony Stately of CEO of Native American Community Clinic (NACC) as…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 8, 2022

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt McNeil today. In hour 1 we talk about Congress passing the Inflation Reduction Act, whether the midterm outlook for Democrats is improving, Trump’s flirtation with Nazism and more. In hour 2 we’re joined by Steven Mikkelson of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency who talks about the 2022 Eco Experience…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – August 6, 2022

Our featured idealist of the week is Nora Spencer and her North Carolina nonprofit, Hope Renovations, which trains women and nonbinary humans on basic skills for the construction trades and then supports them to increase the number of women in the trades. This week’s Big Interview is with Lloyd Campbell, the newly elected governor for…

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

Joining Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot: Ogimaa with today’s news, State Sen. Mary Kunesh’s Friday visit. a surprise visit from Dr. Maureen Hackett of Howling for Wolves, and Wendy’s sacred animals.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – August 4, 2022

Robert & Wendy welcome special guest Melissa Olson of Leech Lake Nation & Master’s Student in Arts Politics at NYU’s Tisch School for the Arts. As always, we open with News with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe & close with Sacred Animal News with Wendy!

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news. She talks about the cast of Reservation Dogs making the national media rounds, artists appearing at Water is Life Festival and more! Next we’re joined by Vanessa Goodthunder, Director of Lower Sioux Early Head Start as part of the Little…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 3, 2022

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. In hour 1 we talk about Kansas voting to preserve abortion rights, extremist abortion positions from the GOP, Ron Johnson snubbing a Trump visit and what Biden has accomplished in only about a year. In hour 2 we talk about Tim Walz debating Scott Jensen at Farm Fest,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 2, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: It’s Matt’s last day before his vacation. We take a look at some of the primary elections taking place around the country tonight. Hour 1 segment 2: Republicans in Congress continue playing games with a veterans health bill. Hour 1 segments 3/4: A look at Republicans running for governor and their…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 1, 2022

Matt welcomes two new stations to the Civic Media Network; religious freedom and employment; Jeff Ettinger joins Matt to discuss the closing days of his Minnesota CD1 campaign; more trouble for Michael Gableman in Wisconsin; stabbing on the Apple River; Capitol rioter gets 7 years in prison; Matt spotlights a Republican state senate candidate heavily…

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President Biden’s COVID Diagnosis

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to the President, is Freddie Bell’s guest. He talks about President Biden’s  COVID diagnosis. He also adds insight into statements regarding Dr. Fauci’s possible retirement.  Freddie also features his Words to the Wise. You can find his new book at Freddiebell.com

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – July 30, 2022

This week’s featured idealist is Lorraine Hansberry, who at age 29 became the first black female playwright to have a play, A Raisin in the Sun, performed on Broadway. The Big Interview is with Taylor Lyons, one of the founders of Moms for Social Justice, and who took on the Chattanooga TN school board for…

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Maureen Higgins – Wings of Freedom

We talk with that lady that started my entire Journey with me, Maureen Higgins from Wings of Freedom. Maureen assists clients in transforming the past, attaining their personal and professional goals and moving into higher consciousness – a perception and attitude above the normal human one. Wings of Freedom is an alternative counseling and coaching…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – July 30 2022

Julie Hamilton, President and owner of Senior Communities.Guide, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how to find the best senior housing and care in Minnesota by using Senior Communities Guide’s powerful search to filter communities by location, budget, care and amenities. She will share a story of…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 29, 2022

Rep. Dean Phillips states he does not want Joe Biden to run again in 2024; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; this weekend’s regional festivals; Edina noose suspect identified; this week’s COVID update; drama in a southern Minnesota state senate district; Columbia Heights city councilmember under fire; thermostats; Kenny Loggins.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – July 28, 2022

Robert & Wendy Pilot welcome back Robert Lilligren (White Earth Nation), President/CEO of Native American Community Development Institute for Updates from the Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis & Commentary on Current Events. PLUS Allicia Waukau-Butler joins to discuss a special partnership to help Native teachers get their certifications

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 28, 2022

Matt speaks on veterans’ issues to start the show; yet another report shows no voter fraud in Wisconsin; Nick Sandmann loses his defamation case; Rob Drieslein of Outdoor News joins Matt; Jarvis Jones is a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news. She talks about the passing of Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo, the first Native woman ordained in the Lutheran church. She also talks about a rally tomorrow at the Bagley County Courthouse in honor of those who were arrested at camp…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 27, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Fun with bill pay at different companies. Then why Democrats shouldn’t give up on this year’s elections despite the negative media narrative. Hour 1 segment 2: How Democrats can address some of the tough conditions they face this election cycle. And why forgiving all student loans might not be beneficial for…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (7/27/22)

It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about when/if Trump might announce another presidential run, Trump’s endorsement power in GOP primaries, a possible prisoner exchange with Russia for Brittney Griner and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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

It’s Rock the Vote Native Style hosted by Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Nancy Beaulieu. On the show we welcome Erika Bailey-Johnson, candidate for MN house seat 2A and Dan Jourdain, incumbent for Bemidji’s at-large city council seat.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 26, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: A look back at how TV/streaming entertainment choices have changed over the years. And Matt has an idea to help you get an overview of classic TV series without watching every single episode. Hour 1 segment 2: Nurses at the Mayo Clinic’s Mankato hospital vote to decertify their union thanks to…

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Brett Johnson Interviews Patrick Coolican (7/26/22)

Brett Johnson is joined by Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. They talk about the latest fundraising numbers for the DFL and GOP, how to campaign against Matt Birk’s gaffes and Mankato Mayo Clinic nurses decertifying their union.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 25, 2022

Matt and Patrick recap the weekend; being convinced that what you have is good enough when it’s not, as it relates to union employees; Brad Tabke is Democrat of the Day; Matt and Patrick talk about the shadow of David Ortiz hanging over the Twins; Minnesota state GOP House member confirms he would press to…

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Terri Peterson – The Connecting Spirit

We talk with and Breathe with Terri Peterson from the Connecting Spirit.  She is a Member of the Community for Higher Consciousness and a regular contributor to the Edge Magazine. The Connecting Spirit | Breathwork Workshops & Classes | Terri Peterson

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The Latest Covid Variant

Epidemiologist, Michael Osterholm joins Freddie Bell. He talks about he high transmissibility of the latest Covid variant. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McCleer discusses details about the Social Security Offset. Kitty Harris, Property Manager of the McCorvey Health and Wellness Center shares special event details at the center.

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The Latest Frauds and Scams

The State Director for AARP MN, Cathy McCleer joins Freddie Bell this week. AARP’s Jay Haapala talks with Chantel SinGS about the latest frauds and scams. Liebel Sternbach discusses retirement options and Unity South Twin Cities continues a lesson. Now is a great time to order Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise. It’s…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – July 23, 2022

Andrew Lacy and Dr Raj Attariwala of Prenuvo, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the coming transformation in preventative healthcare that will make a late cancer or disease diagnosis a thing of the past. Advanced MRI imaging, pioneered by Prenuvo, is right now peering inside the…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – July 23, 2022

Our featured idealist is Mary McLeod Bethune, who was born in a South Carolina log cabin in 1875 to parents who had been enslaved. She understood the power of education and would go on to found what eventually became Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach FL. But she was much more—Eleanor Roosevelt declared that Mary…

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