The Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2022

Michael Brodkorb discusses the Ava Michaels controversy; Patrick and Matt sports corner; prohibited items at this weekend’s GOP convention; today’s COVID update; Dan Kessler is Democrat of the Day; Dusty Hinz of Agrarian Seed & Garden joins Matt.

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

Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa begins today with our news segment. Next we welcome Kevin Abourezk, managing editor of Indianz.com as he talks about some of the stories they’re working on. We’re also joined by Nathan Wright of MackinawOde (Heart of the Turtle) to update us on Line 5.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 11, 2022

Hour 1 segments 1/2: Are the Wild done in NHL playoffs? CNN reports a passenger with no flying experience landed a plane at a Florida airport after the pilot became incapacitated. And Michael Brodkorb has a crazy story about Minnesota Republicans. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff…

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

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe has our news. In segment 2 we’re joined by North Dakoat state rep. Ruth Buffalo about Act Blue working to defend 16 incumbents and elect more Dem-NPLers. Then we speak with Nancy Beaulieu of Bimi’ji 350 who talks about some DFL conventions at both…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 10, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: 2 bear sightings in the west metro! One an actual bear, the other Rob Gronkowski. Hour 1 segment 2: Reasons why you shouldn’t feed bears! Hour 1 segment 3: During redistricting Matt ended up in Den Phillips’s district instead of Ilhan Omar’s. Matt was a little bothered by a mailer from…

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Brett with Patrick Coolican (5/10/22)

Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They discuss the Vikings hiring of a sub-contractor on a housing complex they’re building that’s been accused of wage theft, a preview of this weekend’s GOP state convention and where things stand during the final two weeks of the legislative session.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 9, 2022

Matt and Patrick talk weekend activities; Matt criticizes Democrats for mismanagement; Wisconsin pro-life office firebombed and vandalized; more on Republican abortion hypocrisy; Minneapolis population growth; former Wolves player shot to death; gun violence; ATV driver dies in collision with tree near Cass Lake; Mary Kiffmeyer’s election bills; today’s COVID update.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 7, 2022

A Live Show! We begin with a May 2022 Atlantic Magazine article by Ko Bragg titled, “Tour Guides to a Tragedy,” which details how the town of Philadelphia MS refuses to acknowledge one of the most horrific crimes of the Civil Rights movement—the 1964 murder of civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 6, 2022

Today’s COVID update; is Jeremy Miller jeopardizing the fight against chronic wasting disease?; last ditch bid to save an Ely radio station; Brett speaks with Max Nesterak about a controversy with a Vikings-linked subcontractor working on the Viking Lakes development; University of Missouri students disciplined for hazing a Minnesota incoming student; more on the impending…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2022

Today’s virus update, featuring Dr. Joe Eastman; Cliff Schecter; Alicia Donohue is Democrat of the Day; Daunte Wright’s mother allegedly assaulted by Brooklyn Center police; third party investigation claims no bias in Duluth police; Two Harbors mayor in trouble again?

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

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe has our news. She talks about no-mow May, some events happening this weekend for Indian month, how to support the Fond du Lac Band in their effort to oppose Polymet and more. Next Nancy Beaulieu of Bimi’ji 350 joins the conversation. Then it’s Bob…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 4, 2022

Hour 1 segments 1/2: The climate is broken as it looks like we’ll immediately jump to temps in the 80’s next week. A look at what other rights could be taken away given the SCOTS’s logic now on Roe vs. Wade. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff…

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Matt with Jeff Stein (5/14/22)

It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff discuss how the leaked SCOTUS abortion ruling might impact midterm election turnout, why it’s plausible a conservative may have leaked the opinion, the logic (or lack thereof) behind Alito’s opinion, overruling court precedent and more.

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

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa returns today with our news segment! Next we’re joined by Rhiana Yazzie of the New Native Theater. They talk about a new film from Yazzie called Winter Love. Then Wendy provides an update from a rally held by Unrestrict Minnesota that opposes the Roe vs. Wade…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 3, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt shares his thoughts on last night’s SCOTUS leak showing that Roe vs. Wade will be overturned. Matt explains his stance on abortion, why the draft ruling is a joke and the slippery slope of the ruling. Hour 1 segment 2: How Republicans want to regulate every aspect of your personal…

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

Join hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot with guests Ruth Buffalo (Senator ND) speaking on American Indian Month, MMIW and more PLUS Dr. Antony Stately of Native American Community Clinic and Gina Peltier with news and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 2, 2022

Sports corner; Scott Jensen attacks Secretary Steve Simon; why the GOP is trying to sideline Scott Jensen; binge watching TV; meat-allergy causing tick spreads to Washington DC; flooding in the Red River Valley; today’s virus update; child care; Trump wanted to shoot protesters during 2020 unrest.

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Russell Mariani – Founder of The Center for Functional Nutrition

Introducing Russell Mariani…Health Educator, Author, Speaker and Digestive Wellness Expert. He is also the founder of The Center for Functional Nutrition and knows A LOT about water. His Website is The Center For Functional Nutrition

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 30, 2022

This week’s show begins with a lengthy review of how social media has made America more divided and stupid, based on a May 2022 Atlantic Magazine piece by Jonathan Haidt. The Big Interview is a reprise of my interview with David Liners, a priest-turned-nonprofit founder, who oversees WISDOM in Wisconsin—a collection of religious organizations working…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well April 30 2022

Mary McGreevy, Co-Founder of Epilogg, and Karen Vento join host Ken Haglind on the radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss how the Minnesota company Epilogg is changing the way we think about and create obituaries. Every day we use the internet to share rich stories of our lives. Unfortunately, in the end…

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Connections Radio April 30 2022

  Hosts Laurie Beth Fitz and Rick Bernardo are joined by Scotty Herold—Rock the Cause CEO and Founder—and Kelsey McMahon, singer/songwriter (“Mousie”) and actress, as well as associate director, leading the Film, TV, Commercial License & Sync Division of Rock the Cause. We talk all things social justice and music—from the work with underserved youth…

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

Tonight on Native Roots Radio: Robert Pilot broadcasts live from the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow! Wendy Pilot leads the show from MN & Gina Peltier brings news and Mary Kunesh has her Friday visit!

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 28. 2022

Catalytic converter thefts; more on the MPD report released yesterday; Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is Democrat of the Day; Jamie Becker-Finn’s emotional speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth on the Minnesota House floor; Republicans push fallacies at budget negotiations; today’s COVID update; Taco John’s lawsuit.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 27, 2022

MPD found by state investigation to have engaged in violations of civil rights; Republican fascism embrace; Jeff Stein joins for his Wednesday visit; Chris Brazelton is Democrat of the Day; Wisconsin couple electrocuted trying to make art; today’s COVID update; man dies in Kandiyohi County after accidental shooting; gunfire outside a South Carolina baseball game;…

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Gina Peltier host today’s show. Gina has our news. She talks about Camp Migizi offering violence prevention training, an effort to drop charges against water protectors in Park Rapids, MN and more. Next we’re joined by Miiskogihmiiwan as she provides some updates at the Native Roots Trading Post store. In…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 26, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: NBC News reports a A 13-year-old boy from Minnesota will soon earn his bachelor’s degree from college with a major in physics and a minor in math. MN Republicans will charge volunteers and attempt to stop anti-GOP speech at their upcoming state convention. Hour 1 segment 2: Minnesota State Senate candidate…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (4/26/22)

Brett is joined by Patrick Coolican, editor in chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They discuss Governor Tim Walz’s state of the state address, a column about how to fight book bans, and MN Republicans nickle and diming people at their upcoming state convention.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 25, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt is joined by Cliff Schecter. Today they talk about Elon Musk purchasing Twitter and what that will mean for social media, Macron defeating Le Pen in France plus some baseball talk and more. Hour 1 segment 2: More thoughts on how Twitter might change now that it will be owned…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 23, 2022

This week it’s a Live Show where I feature an idealist, Malcolm Nance, a 20-year Navy veteran who engaged in multiple ground combat operations. Nance recently left his cushy media commentator gig with MSNBC and anti-terrorism consulting company to fight for Ukraine. I also talk about how Florida’s governor DeSantis has sought to punish Disney…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 23, 2022

This week it’s a Live Show where I feature an idealist, Malcolm Nance, a 20-year Navy veteran who engaged in multiple ground combat operations. Nance recently left his cushy media commentator gig with MSNBC and anti-terrorism consulting company to fight for Ukraine. I also talk about how Florida’s governor DeSantis has sought to punish Disney…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 23, 2022

Originally broadcast October 23, 2021. Ken talks with Joel Denney, Owner of CareBuilders at Home of Minnesota which recently launched its “Wellness Program”. The program allows seniors to connect to caregivers and family virtually through their television set. For more information: carebuildersathomemn.com  

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Connections Radio – April 23, 2022

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo discuss progressive religion and spirituality with guest Tom Esch, Chief Leadership Officer of Esch Consulting, LLC, in St. Paul, MN. Tom also performs in the role of Fr. Vito Incognido (in the spirit of Fr. Guido Sarducci).

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 22, 2022

Robert and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Our guests today are MN State Senator Mary Kunesh and Winona LaDuke to talk about the importance of Earth Day. We also premier a new music video that features Winona LaDuke titled “Down in the River to Pray!”

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 22, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Our Democrat of the Day is Fernando Alvarado, who is seeking the DFL nomination in Senate district 16, which includes Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Olivia and other communities in western Minnesota. Hour 1 segment 2: Why Democrats need to compete in every district, no matter how red it is! Hour 1 segment…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 21, 2022

Ice cream prices surge; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show to discuss COVID modeling; more Republicans being Republicans; Rashmi Seneviratne is the Executive Director of Protect Minnesota, joining Matt today; five bodies found in Duluth; John Hest is Democrat of the Day; researching the fast food restaurants on West Broadway in north Minneapolis.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 19, 2022

Kim Hicks is Democrat of the Day; Matt outlines the golden chance the Minnesota DFL has; DST fighting; “Jennnifer” Carnahan’s CD1 campaign; Brett is joined by Patrick Coolican; the Blaha “scandal”; today’s virus update, with transportation mask mandates ended by a federal court; Target will not require employees to return to the office full-time.

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Gina Peltier host today’s show. Gina has our news. She talks about Tyson Foods is asking their customers to pay higher prices because of inflation even though they’re making record profits, some Earth Day events coming up Friday and more! Next we’re joined by John Curtiss of the Retreat, an…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Easter weekend recap! A far right wing Minnesota news outlet tries to make something out of nothing with last year’s car crash after Farm Fest that involved State Auditor Julie Blaha and Senate Minority Leader Melisa López Franzen. Hour 1 segment 2: Matt breaks down the faulty logic from right wingers…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 16, 2022

**This show originally aired January 22, 2022** Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about estate planning, medical assistance planning along with estate and trust administration.…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 16, 2022

**This show originally aired April 27, 2020** This week I talk about the 50th anniversary of “Earth Day” and feature its architect, Denis Hayes. The Big Interview is with Diane Muntean, who I worked with to help training 1200 people in Steamboat Springs CO last September. In the C-Block I talk about the first Earth…

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Gina Peltier host today’s show. Gina has our news. She talks about a new documentary called Women of the White Buffalo streaming now on YouTube, a student protest against Lines 3 and 5, Flagstaff, AZ possibly needing to shut down water production and more. Next we’re joined by MN State…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 15, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Byron Buxton gets injured yet again. And Scott Jensen makes another (very) dubious claim about Minnesota’s COVID-19 death rate. Hour 1 segment 2: More on Jensen’s faulty logic on Minnesota’s COVID-19 death rate. Hour 1 segment 3: Our Democrat of the Day is Arik Forsman who is running in house district…

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Brett Johnson Interviews Walker Orenstein of MinnPost (4/15/22)

Brett Johnson speaks with Walker Orenstein of MinnPost. They discuss a carbon fuel standards bill at the legislature and take a look at MinnPost’s list of all the candidates running for state legislature and what rural races Walker thinks will be most competitive.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 14, 2022

Gregoory Rich, Bethany Wrede Peterson, John Gerber and Brett Johnson fill in for Matt today! They talk about Putin’s mindset, the historical failures of Russia when it comes to war, Elon Musk trying to buy Twitter and how Democrats struggle to compete with Republicans.

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Gina Peltier host today’s show. Gina has our news. She talks about some events coming up about the proposed Huber Mill hosted Annie Humphrey and Honor the Earth, hemp legalization and more. Next we’re joined by Griselda Aldrete, Director – Stakeholder Engagement with Alliant Energy. She talks about Alliant Energy’s…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 13, 2022

Hour 1 segment 1: Sports! We talk Twins struggles and the Timberwolves winning their “play-in” game last night. Hour 1 segment 2: A woman at the Wolves game last night tried gluing her hand to the playing floor in protest of an alleged animal rights issue at an egg farm owned by Timberwolves owner Glen…

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