Ellie 2.0 Radio – December 18, 2021

A Live Show! We begin with our featured idealist, bell hooks, who died this week. The author of Ain’t I a Woman? Black Women and Feminism and 30 other books, hooks wrote about growing up in Jim Crow Kentucky and covered social theory, critiques of patriarchy, white supremacy and capitalism. My regret is that I…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 17, 2021

Matt talks about a tough day running errands; Kim Potter takes the stand in her trial; Lunds and Byerlys carjackers arrested; today’s virus update; Bill Corbett joins Matt to talk entertainment; Billy Idol closes the week with some holiday cheer.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 16, 2021

Woman arrested for randomly shooting at vehicles; the 38 Republican lawmakers who signed a letter criticizing the Mayo Clinic over vaccine mandates for employees; today’s COVID update; bizarre clip of Trump with Mike Huckabee about Christmas; Kim Potter trial update; Sven Sundgaard recaps yesterday’s unprecedented weather event.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – December 15, 2021

Join Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot as they welcome Ruth Buffalo (MHA Nation, ND) with updates PLUS Bob Blake (Red Lake) with the Solar News, brought to you by Native Sun Community Power Development! As always, news with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe, Sacred Animals with Wendy and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 15, 2021

Matt and Patrick comment on the bizarre and unusual weather; Dr. Scott Jensen’s promotional video using mostly non-Minnesota footage; Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to civil rights violations in George Floyd murder case; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; Blaine Instacart driver cited but not charged; today’s COVID update; Republicans send a letter to the Mayo Clinic of…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – December 14, 2021

Join hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot as they welcome Nancy Beaulieu for the National Day of Action to Stop Line 3! Note: Due to technical difficulties the show joined in progress.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 14, 2021

Matt’s encounter with a long-lost family friend; North Dakota steals one of our snowplow names; Matt speaks with Wisconsin 3rd district candidate Rebecca Cooke; racial profiling at a US Bank in Columbia Heights; Deena Winter of the Minnesota Reformer joins Matt to talk the Kim Potter trial; today’s virus update; the usual suspects are back!

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Food Freedom Radio – December 11, 2021

Lauren Baker with the Global Alliance for the Future of Food talks about this new report – https://futureoffood.org/insights/the-politics-of-knowledge-compendium And Ryan Slabaugh  shares information from     https://events.acresusa.com/e/2021-eco-ag-conference-trade-show

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – December 11, 2021

Our featured idealist is Fred Guttenberg, the father to Jaime Guttenberg, who was one of the 17 people murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida on February 14, 2018. Fred has gone on to advocate again gun violence, and he’s worked to have Congress consider “Jaime’s Law” to require background checks for…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 10, 2021

Snowstorm moves into the metro; Michelle Benson’s comments at the GOP gubernatorial event this week; today’s COVID update; Lisa Hanson found guilty of evading COVID restrictions; man found dead in a secret room; Peter Callaghan joins Brett for a Friday interview; Kim Potter trial continues; climate change effect on the state’s lakes.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – December 9, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe. Ogimaa has our news today. She talks about the approaching the Dec. 14 anniversary of the first major action against Line 3, the Omicron variant leading to the cancellation of a meeting between the Pope and Canadian Indigenous leaders regarding boarding schools, redistricting in…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 9, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: What to watch on TV tonight besides the dreadful Vikings. The MN COVID-19 update including how the metro now only has one available ICU bed. Hour 1 segment 2: The Waseca, MN women’s prison has biggest COVID-19 outbreak in country. And why Republican leaders that promote vaccine skepticism need to be…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard (12/9/21)

Matt is joined by meteorologist Sven Sundgaard. They talk about certain worms being invasive species, the cold snap we saw earlier this week, the possibility of a 60 degree day next week and of course this weekend’s big snowstorm that’s on the way.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – December 8, 2021

Join Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot as they welcome Griselda Aldrete, Director – Stakeholder Engagement with Alliant Energy, a new sponsor of Native Roots Radio Network with tips on how to manage energy costs this winter! PLUS Bob Blake from Red Lake brings the Solar News, Ogimaa with Native and Environmental News, and Wendy with…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 8, 2021

Opening statements in Potter trial; Jeff Stein’s weekly political visit; western Wisconsin couple’s issues with trespassing; Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson suspected of DWI after a crash; today’s COVID update; Matt explains where all the “adults” have gone.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – December 7, 2021

Join Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot tonight for a special interview with musician and artist Reuben Kitto Stately, known as KITTO (Red Lake, Ojibwe & Santee, Dakota) Special updates from the Native Roots Trading Post with Miiskogihmiiwan! As always, news updates with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Sacred Animal News with Wendy!

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 7, 2021

Media hyperbole of a robbery outside a concert hall last night; today’s COVID update; MPD interim police chief named, Amelia Huffman; Nathan Bedford Forrest statue disappears from a Tennessee roadside; Brett speaks with Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler; Matt gives his thoughts on Brett’s interview with Rep. Winkler; China’s men’s hockey team; Paige Bueckers…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – December 6th, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe. Ogimaa has our news update today. She talks about Amber Ortega, a Native American woman who testified her religious beliefs justified protest of the border wall, Denver unusually not recording any snow yet and more. Then we’re joined by Dr. Anthony Stately who talks about the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 6th, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt speaks with Rick Smith of the Rick Smith show (listen weeknights live from 8-10 PM on AM950). Matt and Rick talk about how Democrats need to win back working class union voters and how it’s important to focus on kitchen table issues. Hour 1 segment 2: Why Republicans, no matter…

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The New Omicron Variant

The New Omicron Covid 19 variant is top of mind around the world. State of Minnesota’s Vaccine Outreach Coordinator, Elizabeth Ebot, talks about the concerns the new variant presents. New Beginnings Co-host Joe McKenzie imparts ideas on job sharing. Freddie Bell talks with former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. President Joe Biden appointed him to…

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Continued Research on Covid

Dr. Michael Osterholm, Epidemiologist and Special Advisor to President Biden, tells Freddie Bell we are still learning about the Virus. New Beginnings Co-host, Joe McKenzie talks about the proactive job search. Special thanks to AARP MN, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, and Unity South Twin Cities for their contributions.

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Food Freedom Radio – December 4, 2021

The MN Court of Appeals says rules in favor of Edward R. Borchard’s natural lawn and now community is rallying to help pay legal bills – https://www.gofundme.com/f/you-can-fight-city-hallbut-itll-cost-you?qid=fddd250c2e0d2f3f19b2b2a9f23bdeec Also Laura talks with 2nd generation Milkweed entrepreneur Debbie Dekleva talks about https://www.sustainablemonarch.org

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – December 4, 2021

This week’s featured idealist is Norma McCorvey, “Jane Roe” in Roe v. Wade. While Norma’s role in securing abortion rights for women was certainly idealistic, Norma’s life—filled with poverty and exploitation—points to her simply attempting to survive the Human Condition. The Big Interview is with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer, an online local journalism…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well December 4, 2021

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. The online guide has over…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 3rd 2021

Shot clock coming to Minnesota high school basketball; Matt’s neighbors have the dinosaur put up; today’s COVID update; school news; update on the Michigan school shooting and how the right enables this behavior; Brett is joined by Jeffrey Krames; Matt goes through impending MN redistricting proposals.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – December 2, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe. Ogimaa has our news today. She talks about a change o legal strategy regarding stopping Line 5, TC Energy advancing a lawsuit to protest cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline and more. Later we’re joined by Robert Lilligren, Executive Director of Native American Community Development…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 2, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: We start today’s show talking about Marvel and other TV shows on streaming services. Then we go darker with today’s MN COVID-19 update, including the first case of Omicron being discovered in Minnesota. Hour 1 segment 2: We continue with the MN COVID-19 update including the lack of ICU beds available…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 1, 2021

Matt buys a snowblower; man found dead in his air duct; developments in the local Best Buy raids on Black Friday; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit on national politics; new Minnesota NWSL franchise name selection narrowed to 3; a very large bear spotted up north; basketball player sucker punches an opponent in the postgame handshake line;…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 30, 2021

Joining Robert and Wendy with Nancy Marie Beaulieu along with the manager at Native Roots Trading Post as well as Amane Badhasso, candidate for Minnesota congressional district 4, and a quick visit from Heather Keeler.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 30, 2021

Matt gets a Catholic mailer; Michigan school shooting leaves three dead; more bravery from the Minnesota GOP!; today’s COVID update; Foo Fighters abruptly pull their Minneapolis stop on next year’s tour over COVID policies; Gov. Kristi Noem’s taxpayer-funded renovations to the governor’s mansion; Dr. Rebecca Wurtz of the U of M epidemiology department speaks with…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 29, 2021

Robert Pilot hosts today’s show solo. We start the show talking about Leonard Peltier, how his still being as a political prisoner and has not been pardoned yet. Next Dr. Anthony Stately joins. He talks about the new Omicron COVID variant, pandemic fatigue, how to psychologically cope with another possible COVID wave and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 29, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Thanksgiving and holiday weekend recap! Then the MN COVID-19 update. Our COVID positivity rate remains above 10 percent with only a small handful of ICU beds available statewide. Hour 1 segment 2: A closer look at the impact of long COVID. Who does long COVID usually effect, what symptoms do they…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Jack Rice (11/29/21)

Jack Rice joins Matt to start hour 2. They talk about the trial last week of the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery and the trial and jury selection of Kim Potter, who shot Daunte Wright and claimed she meant to reach for her taser instead of gun.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 24, 2021

Join Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot as they welcome Wednesday guests Bob Blake (Red Lake) with the Solar News with Solar Bear! PLUS Ruth Buffalo (MHA Nation) joins with updates and conversation from ND Legislature and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 24, 2021

Brett Johnson guest hosts today. Populism and the two political parties; caller Rick from Oregon shares his thoughts; Patrick previews Thanksgiving football for non-football fans; Brett discusses Thanksgiving movies with lots of suggestions from callers; Rick Smith of the Rick Smith Show which will debut on AM950 on Monday night joins Brett.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 23, 2021

Join tonight with hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot as they talk Native news, issues and more with Nancy Beaulieu on Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake! Plus, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe of Red Lake Nation brings the Native Roots Radio News.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 23, 2021

Anti-vaccine outbursts at a town hall hosted by two state Republicans last night and the fallout from an editorial related to the town hall; the history of Thanksgiving; fighting at Hopkins High and the contested school board meeting over racism at Prior Lake; recount to determine a winner in Minneapolis City Council care; North Dakota…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – November 22, 2021

Join Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot welcome Dr. Antony Stately, CEO of Native American Community Clinic for Monday Health Updates and more! Follow @Native Roots Radio on YouTube, Spotify, TuneIn, Twitter and TikTok!

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 22, 2021

Matt talks about the challenges of the education system; today’s COVID update; Minnesota poet Robert Bly passes away; tragedy at Waukesha holiday parade last night; when will we acknowledge racism is bad?; our hospitals are breaking; Terry John Zila’s annual Thanksgiving week visit talking about holiday dishes.

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – November 20th 2021

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Agency, is a Licensed Agent in Life, Health Insurance for all ages, Accident & Travel Insurance in the State of Minnesota. Harvey is also Certified in 10 brands of Medicare Carriers. Harvey will join Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 19, 2021

Join Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot for Friday updates from the MN Legislature with Mary Kunesh. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe brings Native Roots Radio news, including the Kyle Rittenhouse case and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 18, 2021

Matt and Patrick talk Thanksgiving dishes; Matt details today’s grocery store trip; today’s COVID update: Cliff Schecter of the Daily Beast makes a visit with Matt talking national politics; Matt lashes out at Democrats refusing to play the same games as the GOP; plan to keep birds from slamming into US Bank Stadium is cancelled;…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 17, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe. In our news segment Ogimaa talks about Enbridge decommissioning the old, legacy Line 3, water protectors facing frivolous and trumped up charges from law enforcement on behalf of Enbridge (more info at https://www.dropline3charges.com/), the MPCA asking hundreds of businesses to begin monitoring for PFAS,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 17, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Which MN Republican will try taking credit for the infrastructure bill they voted against first? Jim Hagedorn is an early contender. The MN COVID-19 update. State Senate Republicans continue threatening to fire MN Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. Hour 1 segment 2: MN schools are struggling with staffing amid the…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Jeff Stein (11/17/21)

Matt is joined by Jeff Stein for our usual Wednesday visit. They discuss Paul Gosar being reprimanded by the US House for his anime video depicting him killing AOC, how social media has led to political echo chambers and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds using COVID relief money to pay for her own staff.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 16, 2021

Join hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot for Treaty Rights Tuesday! Guests Nancy Beaulieu and Gina Peltier bring updates from Northern MN in the aftermath of Line 3’s completion and what’s still happening with the fight for Native Rights.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 16, 2021

A steep decline in child poverty; today’s COVID update; a planned conservative protest at KSTP-TV, which makes no sense; man shoots a deer in the middle of town; Russia blows up its satellite which puts the ISS crew at risk; MinnPost’s Walker Orenstein talks with Brett Johnson; Minneapolis facing $111 million in lawsuit payouts and…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 15, 2021

Today’s hosts are Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe. In our news segment Ogimaa updates us on Line 3 resistance camps, President Joe Biden signing an executive order to address helping missing and murdered indigenous women, a Maori tribe tells anti-vaccine protesters to stop performing their haka and more. Then we’re joined by Dr. Anthony…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 15, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt starts the show with Denise Specht, President of Education Minnesota. She talks about how this year has been tough for teachers amid the pandemic and angry parents over cultural wedge issues. She also talks about staffing shortages, teachers being called back into work while sick and more. Hour 1 segment…

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Denise Specht of Education Minnesota (11/15/21)

Matt McNeil speaks with Denise Specht, President of Education Minnesota. She talks about how this year has been tough for teachers amid the pandemic and angry parents over cultural wedge issues. She also talks about staffing shortages, teachers being called back into work while sick and more.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – November 12, 2021

In our news segment Ogimaa talks about Native American veterans, Enbridge struggling to control aquifer breaches on Line 3 and more. Next it’s our Friday visit with MN state Senator Mary Kunesh. Then in Wendy’s sacred animals segment she gives us some fun facts about cats.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 12, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: We start the show with Jack Rice joining Matt. They talk about the DOJ issuing an warrant to arrest Steve Bannon, the mess that is the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, the trial of shooting of Ahmaud Arbery and more. Hour 1 segment 2: If Keith Ellison were persecuting the Rittenhouse would the…

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