The Matt McNeil Show – June 17 2022

Matt recounts his Rex Orange County concert at the Armory last night; Juneteenth celebrations; new scam targeting prospective renters; the state GOP walks away from the state budget agreement at Scott Jensen’s behest; Torrey Westrom challenged by a far-right candidate; Brett Johnson’s Friday visit; Patrick Coolican speaks with Brett; today’s COVID update; Foster the People.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 16, 2022

Robert Pilot interviews the cast of Rutherford Falls! @Sierra Ornelas New Rutherford Falls beaded poster: Art by Jamie-okuma (Luiseño/Shoshone-Bannock), with designs by Okuma, Leith Mahkewa (Oneida-Hopi), and Kahsenniyohstha Lauren Williams (Mohawk). On IG: Okuma: @j.okuma Mahmewa: @leithmahkewa Williams: kahsenniyohsthadesigns

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 16, 2022

Author Larry Millett joins Matt to discuss his final entry in the Shadwell Rafferty series; today’s COVID update; January 6 committee hearings continue; Walmart drops MyPillow; motorcyclist arrested going nearly 150 MPH near Rochester; Todd Kolod speaks with Matt from Ukraine; more GOP disinformation spreading about candidates.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 15, 2022

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Gina Peltier host today’s show. Gina has our news today. She talks about how the SCOTUS recently chipped away at the 4th amendment, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin who spent nearly 18 years in prison for a murder he did not commit was finally exonerated of the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 15, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt has a story about trying to get he and his daughter tickets to see Rex Orange County tomorrow at the armory. But then Ticket Master happened! Hour 1 segment 2: The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual weekly visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 14, 2022

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Gina Peltier host today’s show. Gina has our news today. Next we’re joined by Nancy Beaulieu of MN350. She and the Native Roots crew talk about the anniversary of Camp FireLight, Line 5 protests, treaty rights and climate change impacting birds. And in our sacred animals segment Wendy and Robert…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 14, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt had a rough start to the day, including a grilling incident, spilling coffee and a car accident. Hour 1 segment 2: Russian military war criminals. And Lt. Governor candidate Matt Birk claims, without evidence, that Tim Walz bought a house in South Dakota. Hour 1 segment 3: Our Democrat of…

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

Join Robert Pilot for interviews with the Cast of Rutherford Falls – Just in Time for Season 2! Artwork: @SierraOrnelas RUTHERFORD FALLS Season two beaded poster! Art directed by Jamie-okuma (Luiseño/Shoshone-Bannock), with designs by Okuma, Leith Mahkewa (Oneida-Hopi), and Kahsenniyohstha Lauren Williams (Mohawk) Artists On IG: Okuma: @j.okuma Mahmewa: @leithmahkewa Williams: kahsenniyohsthadesigns

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 13, 2022

Cliff Schecter joins Matt to discuss baseball and the 1/6 hearings; Bitcoin’s crash continues; movies; today’s COVID update; Scott Jensen’s COVID denial extremism; DFL messaging; white nationalists arrested plotting attack on Idaho Pride.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – June 13, 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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A Visit from Dr. Michael Osterholm

Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Osterholm is on the show today.  Kitty Harris of the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center shares details of an upcoming event. Freddie Bell shares Words to the Wise and Joe McKenzie shares career strategies for graduating seniors. For more information about Words to the Wise, visit freddiebell.com

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 11, 2022

Our featured idealist is an organization, Sandy Hook Promise, which was created by parents who lost children in the horrific school shooting that occurred on December 14, 2012. SHP works to end gun violence in our schools and in doing so, promotes inclusivity and compassion for all students. The Big Interview is with Cheryl Thomas,…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 11, 2022

Clarence Shannon, MD, Pain Program Director and Site Principal Investigator for SKOAP at the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota, Candace Nelson, Clinical Research Manager, and Alicia Bulleri, Clinical Research Coordinator from the Dept. of Anesthesiology join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the treatment of…

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news today. Next we’re joined by Cathy Coates, who wrote her thesis on the removal of Ho-Chunk people from Minnesota. In our sacred animals segment Wendy has more animal fun facts!

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Initial reactions to the January 6 hearings. Hour 1 segment 2: Besides the attempted coup of January 6, Republicans are also for a lot of other things that generally hurt people. Hour 1 segment 3: Brett Johnson speaks with Media Matters’ Deputy Director of Rapid Response Andrew Lawrence. They discuss how…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2022

Dr. Joe Eastman joins us during today’s COVID update; more bad Minneapolis policing; the continuing takeover of American agriculture by big ag; man charged with filming people in a bathroom at the State Fair; woman charged in East Grand Forks mosque arson; 1/6 investigation hearings begin and Matt outlines expectations as well as his pleas…

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news today. Next we’re joined by Waniya Locke who talks about tribal data sovereignty and Lakota language consortium. Then it’s Bob Blake as the the Solar Bear brings us the solar news.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 8, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: The now suddenly relevant Sunny D dunks on Minnesota for some reason. Thoughts on populism with both liberals and conservatives. Hour 1 segment 2: How populism can and can’t work for Democrats depending on the issue. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 7, 2022

Zoo break-in allows animals to escape in Wisconsin; Deflection News Part II; remaining Floyd officers’ trial postponed to 2023; today’s COVID update; Brett Johnson stops by and then is joined by Patrick Coolican; racist Rapid City hotel owner arrested for assaulting protesters; water main breaks again in St. Louis Park; Kate Bush’s tie-in to Stranger…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 6 2022

Dr. Antony Stately (White Earth Nation), CEO of the Native American Community Clinic in Minneapolis, MN joins Robert Pilot for a Weekly Wellness Check In & Discussion! Bring your healthcare questions! As always, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe (Red Lake Nation) brings Native News & Wendy Pilot brings Sacred Animal News!

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 6, 2022

Matt’s recollections of Edina culture shock in the 1980s; sports corner featuring the College World Series and the Tampa Bay Rays; Matt asks if he should write a book about his experiences as a sports parent; new Taco Bell concept opens in Brooklyn Park; Deflection News; today’s COVID update.

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Connections Radio June 4 2022

Laurie is joined by the High School for Recording Arts Executive Director Tony Simmons.  The discussion highlights HipHop Genius in education and the upcoming Deeper Learning Twin Cities Conference happening June 9-11, 2022 at the High School for Recording Arts.  To learn more, visit HSRA.org/twincities.22/

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 3, 2022

Lawsuit alleges Minneapolis police falsified evidence in a botched raid; Mary Frances Clardy is Democrat of the Day; Prior Lake senior prank releases pigeons; Peter Callaghan joins Brett Johnson; today’s COVID update; dancing to close the week.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 2, 2022

Robert Pilot hosts Native Roots Radio with Thursday’s Updates from the Avenue with the CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI), Robert Lilligren (White Earth Nation); Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe (Red Lake Nation) and Wendy Pilot

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2022

Jack Rice joins Matt to discuss the big legal news of the week; what are the Republicans up to lately?; today’s COVID update; train vs. hot air balloon crash; fire at Fort Snelling;; it’s Pride Month; Ann Rest is Democrat of the Day.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – May 31, 2022

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news today. Next we’re joined by Nancy Beaulieu of MN350. And then the Native Roots Radio crew along with Dr. Anthony Stately discuss mental health and gun safety amid last week’s mass school shooting in Texas.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 31, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Some thoughts on the commercialization of Memorial Day. Drama for Republicans as perennial candidate and subject of numerous controversy Michelle MacDonald might run against Kim Crockett for the GOP Secretary of State nomination. Plus Jeremy Munson will run in the CD1 general election after saying he would back Brad Finstad. Hour…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/31/22)

Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talk about how some Minneapolis cops are making well into 6 figures with overtime pay, why AR15’s need to be banned and preserving murals that were made in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 26, 2022

Ray Liotta dies at 67; Jessie Diggins will get married this weekend; Gary calls in and asks who really runs the country; the latest from Uvalde; Dr. Joe Eastman and his COVID update; Doug Raney of the Minnesota Historical Society; commemorating George Floyd’s death.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – May 25, 2022

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. We start today’s show with Audrey Thayer reacting to yesterday’s school shooting in Texas, mental health issues and gun safety. Then it’s Bob Blake as the the Solar Bear brings us the solar news. And in our sacred animals segment Wendy talks about the push to get…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 25, 2022

Hour 1 segments 1/2: The latest on the Texas school shooting from yesterday. And Matt goes through the dangers of military grade assault weapons and how they’re not just pistols or rifles. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about what could be…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 23 2022

Matt and Patrick catch up on the weekend; Matt rants about high school conference layouts; the unfinished weekend at the Minnesota Legislature; White Castle Hall of Fame inductees includes a pair of Minnesotans; today’s COVID update; holding Republicans accountable.

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa has our news today and talks about some upcoming events and how Cal Berkeley Law plans to eliminate tuition for Native American students. Next we’re joined by MN state Senator Mary Kunesh who talks about the upcoming end of the legislative session and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 20, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Another fun weekend ahead of road construction and closures! And Matt shares a personal story about the passing of Father J. Michael Bryon, who was the priest at the church Matt used to attend, Pax Christi. Hour 1 segment 2: The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segments 3/4: The Star Tribune…

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Brett Johnson Interviews Jacob Millner of AJC Twin Cities

Brett Johnson is joined by Jacob Millner, the Twin Cities regional director of the American Jewish Commitee. They discuss GOP Secretary of State candidate Kim Crockett’s controversial antisemitic video that was sired at last weekend’s Republican state convention.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 19, 2022

Cornel Walker is Democrat of the Day; Minnesota GOP horror stories featuring Jennifer Carnahan and Kim Crockett; today’s COVID update; Ridgedale store theft; Republican hypocrisy on employer/employee theft; author Barbara Coffin of the Bell Museum joins Matt.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 18, 2022

Grilling adventures; GOP state attorney general race; today’s COVID update; Jeff Stein joins Matt; Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Coolican; Target shares tumble hard; Kim Crockett; state Republican legislatures joining far-right Facebook groups in large numbers; Thomas Lane pleads guilty.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 17, 2022

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt. Discussing the GOP state convention; Caitlin Cahill is Democrat of the Day; January 6 investigation continues; why is this midterm election different?; Ken Engelhardt and Mac Santiago of Healthcare for All MN join Brett.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – May 16, 2022

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Gina Peltier host today’s show. Gina has our news. We react to this weekend’s mass shooting in Buffalo by a white supremacist. Then we’re joined by Cierra Burnaugh · Recruitment Coordinator for Minneapolis Public Schools, who tells us about some great career opportunities at Minneapolis Public Schools. In our sacred…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 16, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Our Democrat of the Day is Heather Gustafson, who is running for state Senate in district 36 in the northeast metro area. Hour 1 segment 2: Matt experiences some road rage on a trip to Taylor Falls. Hour 1 segment 3: The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segment 4: A look…

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Nutrition for Health and Wellbeing with Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel

Meet Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel, a holistic nutrition practitioner at MetroEast Natural Healing Center, in Oakdale. She introduces us to Nutrition Response Testing, a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of ill or non-optimum health. Chelsea also shares her extensive knowledge of nutrition and how it impacts our bodies, the benefits of…

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The Latest Scams

Freddie Bell presents this week’s Words to the Wise, career expert, Joe McKenzie joins the show as does Liebel Sternbach with a view on finance. We learn about the services of Odom Rehabilitation and Jay Haapala of AARP MN brings us up to date on the latest scams. Order Freddie Bell’s Words to the Wise…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 14, 2022

It’s a live show! The Big interview is with Ken Lawrence and Paul Johnson, creators/curators of The Modern White Man podcast, who talk about their efforts to fight back against white supremacy and fear of “Other.” This week’s featured idealist is Chris Smalls, a former Amazon employee who successfully worked to unionize one of Amazon’s…

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Connections Radio Show – May 14, 2022

Hosts Laurie and Rick are joined by Nurse Carol Engelhart, Event and Fundraising Coordinator for Healthcare for All Minnesota ( www.HCA-mn.org ). We delved into the inspiring, wide, and deep connections for improving the well being of one and all—and MN could be the turning point. Their 5/20 picnic is on AM 950’s site!

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 13, 2022

Most popular baby names; Ava Michaels; Mike Lindell appears at this weekend’s GOP convention; update on the CD1 special election; baby formula shortage due to a recall; another stellar moment in local sports; Brett Johnson speaks with attorney Marshall Tanick; Acoma Gaither of the Hennepin History Museum joins Matt; ending the week.

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Brett Johnson Interviews Marshall Tanick(5/13/22)

Brett Johnson spoke with Twin Cities constitutional attorney. They talked about his recent column in the Minnesota reformer titled, “The Supreme Court shouldn’t be shrouded in secrecy” and why the Supreme Court would benefit from more transparency. Learn more about his work at: meyernjus.com/professionals/marshall-tanick/

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