The Matt McNeil Show – October 6, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: People who don’t take advantage of turning right on red lights. Why is the Star Tribune still trying to not covering or at the very least burying the Jaleel Stallings police brutality story. The MN COVD-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: A new study shows that if you’ve had COVID before…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Jeff Stein (10/6/21)

It’s the usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Stephanie Grisham’s new book, Trump’s choice of foods for his 2020 election night party, whether Ron DeSantis poses a threat to Trump’s possible 2024 candidacy, Kristi Noem’s nepotism, Mitch McConnell backing down on the debt ceiling fight and more.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 5, 2021

Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot guide you through the news around Indian Country, hit topics that affect us all, and inform. Louis Eagle Thunder (Rosebud Sioux Nation) will speak on issues affecting us all.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 5, 2021

A disturbing story from the Minnesota Reformer about police “hunting” citizens during the Floyd riots; Greg Donofrio of the Hennepin History Museum joins Matt to discuss the impact of I-35W’s construction; a man’s crime spree across Duluth/Superior last week; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit with Brett; today’s COVID update; Enbridge reimburses Minnesota police for surveilling and…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – October 4, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. Ogimaa has our news today as she talks about Facebook being down and the leaks with Facebook that were released last night, treaty people completing their 160 mile plus walk to try stopping Line 3, Line 5 operating in Wisconsin even though it…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 4, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Facebook is down!!! Matt unfortunately came into contact with a visitor at a family gathering that came down with COVID. Hour 1 segment 2: The MN COVID-19 update. Why is the Star Tribune still leading with breakthrough infections when reporting COVID cases? And greater Minnesota is seeing a spike in cases…

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Vaccine Effectiveness on Airlines

A study on Covid-19 Vaccine effectiveness on airlines is released. Freddie Bell discusses the findings. Co-host Joe Mckenzie and Freddie Bell discuss the importance of maintaining a balanced and steady job search. We give a special thanks to AARP Twin MN, The Minnesota Department of Health, the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and Unity…

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Covid‘s Worldwide Spread

Special Health Advisor, Dr. Michael Osterholm to President Biden joins us today. He talks about Covid’s worldwide spread. Co-host Joe McKenzie examines how to assess who should be on your bench of advocates. We also hear from Kitty Harris, Property Manager, Cora MCCorvey Health and Wellness Center as she highlights a Breast Cancer Awareness event.…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio -October 2, 2021

We begin with our featured idealist, Pauli Murray, who broke barriers as a trans/nonbinary human, feminist, civil rights activist, and someone way before her time. The Big Interview is with Art Cullen, editor of The Storm Lake Times in Storm Lake, Iowa, who talks about a documentary, Storm Lake, that details a small town that’s…

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – October 2, 2021

Terry Eggan, Senior Real Estate Specialist ® and his wife, Nancy Vest, join Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about their unique perspective on 55+ transitioning or downsizing after Terry sold his parents’ house and helped them move in with him and Nancy. Unexpectedly, Terry’s parents’ health declined, and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 1, 2021

Matt talks about a story from Native Roots Radio yesterday about Orange Shirt Day; Minnesota COVID update; townships leaving money on the table; Matt details an incident at a local drug store with an impatient customer; MinnPost’s Peter Callaghan visits with Brett Johnson; Kristi Noem’s new scandal related to her alleged extramarital affair; San Antonio…

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

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. In our news segment Ogimaa, Luis and Robert talk about September 30 being orange shirt day which honors native children that were taken from their families against their will and brought to boarding schools. We’re also joined by Wisconsin state Senator…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 30, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Scott Jensen tweets that “most” Minnesotans want him to be governor…what??!! Jensen also tries to pivot saying he’s not anti-vaccines. A surrender humans segment with the one chip challenge. And the MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: A listener actually tried the one chip challenge. Should unvaccinated COVID patients be…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Sven Sundgaard (9/30/21)

Matt McNeil is joined by Bring Me the News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard. They talk about the abnormally hot and humid late September weather, some rain in the weekend forecast, problems with long-term forecasting several months out, the remainder of the hurricane season, fall colors in the Twin Cities and more.

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

Hosts Robert & Wendy host Robert Blake with Solar Bear Energy, a message from Winona LaDuke with Honor the Earth, plus news around Indian Country with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe, and Commentary by Louis Eagle Thunder

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 29, 2021

A new women’s soccer team announces plans for Minnesota as Matt and Patrick discuss names; update on an athlete criminal case from St. Cloud; Proctor School Board continues to be evasive on the nature of the incident that caused the suspension of football activities; Jeff Stein talks this week’s big news with Matt; State Rep.…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – September 28, 2021

Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot hosts guests Gina Peltier rider with the Spiritual Horse Ride to stop Line 3! Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe shares news around the western hemisphere, and Louis Eagle Thunder with commentary!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 28, 2021

Today’s virus update, with Matt telling a horrifying story from how COVID is impacting non-COVID emergencies; Mike has an idea how to push people to get shots; Brett Johnson stops into the studio, and then speaks with Patrick Coolican for their Tuesday conversation; Matt talks about the reluctance of Democrats to embrace their own principles;…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – September 27, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. Ogimaa has our news today. She talks about more potential spills and violations on the Line 3 construction, how Enbridge has been damaging local ecosystems and more. The Native Roots Crew also shares their thoughts on the unfortunate passing of Native…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 27th, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt speaks with Kris Ehresmann, Director of the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division. She talks about COVID outbreaks at the MN State Fair and schools, contact tracing, the upcoming flu season and COVID booster shots. Hour 1 segment 2: More about the massive numbers of COVID cases we’re…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Mary Moriarty (9/27/21)

Matt speaks with former chief Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty, who will be running for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022. They discuss Moriarty’s unique background as a public defender, why she’s running and what she’d like to do if elected.

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Matt McNeil Interviews Kris Ehresmann (9/27/21)

Matt speaks with Kris Ehresmann, Director of the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division. She talks about COVID outbreaks at the MN State Fair and schools, contact tracing, the upcoming flu season and COVID booster shots.

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – September 25, 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 9 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 – September 23, 2021

Today Hosts Robert & Wendy Pilot welcome Robert Lilligren from NACDI, Vanessa Besha Casillas with Gatherings Cafe in Minneapolis. News around turtle island with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe plus much more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 23, 2021

Matt discusses his upcoming hip replacement; Dr. Scott Jensen confirms he worked for Planned Parenthood, which could be a major issue with some prospective GOP voters in the gubernatorial race; today’s COVID update; mass shooting at a grocery store in Tennessee; COVID cases rising quickly in Minnesota schools; most Minnesotans believe Biden legitimately won election;…

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

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot and Louis Eagle Thunder. Louis has our news today as he talks about a new fracc out being reported near the Mississippi River headwaters which unfortunately appears to be bigger than the ones we saw earlier this summer. He also talks about Mary Johnson, a Native American woman from Marysville,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 22, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt talks about movie going during the pandemic age as this morning he saw the new Marvel movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The MN COVID-19 update and how Republicans continue to believe any anti-vaccine propaganda. And rural MN counties are doing a terrible job with COVID. Hour…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Cliff Schecter (9/22/21)

Cliff Schecter joins Matt. Cliff talks about how Mary Trump was served a lawsuit from Donald Trump while on Cliff’s podcast, the November 2020 Trump memo showing that they knew there was no election fraud, other ways Republicans could try to overturn elections and the upcoming debt ceiling showdown.

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Native Roots Raido Presents I’m Awake – September 21, 2021

Robert & Wendy Pilot keep you current with issues facing Indian Country. Guests today: Chase Iron Eyes with updates from Lakota People’s Law Project & Taysha Martineau from Camp Migizi with updates from Stop Line 3 Frontlines. Ogima Giniw Ikwe brings you news all around turtle island.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 21, 2021

It’s the 21st of September!; Matt moves into the more pressing topic of Paul Gazelka bidding for disgruntled outstate DFL support to make a play for metro suburbanites, and Matt explains why this probably won’t help him, and the rumored support of State Rep. Dave Lislegard for Gazelka; Matt continues with redistricting and the looming…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – September 20, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. Ogimaa has our news today. She talks about the lackluster fine by the MN DNR against Enbridge for committing several environmental permit violations and some events taking place online and around Minnesota. We also talk about giving city parks back to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 20, 2021

Hour 1 segments 1/2: Yesterday’s Vikings last second meltdown was more proof that new stadiums for pro sports teams won’t bring in more money for the state, championships, prestige or anything else. Hour 1 segments 3/4: Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe of Native Roots Radio joins Matt. She talks about the MN DNR’s very shady relationship with…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe (9/20/21)

Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe of Native Roots Radio joins Matt. She talks about the MN DNR’s very shady relationship with Enbridge on Line 3. Enbridge so far has had 28 environmental violations on Line 3 but only received one fine from the DNR. We also talk about the lack of legacy media reporting on the environmental…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – September 18th 2021

Elizabeth Wright, Founder of The Moments, an award-winning specialty memory care and enhanced assisting living community in Lakeville, Minnesota joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss their 60-suite campus expansion and the state-of-the-art technology and services they use to keep their residents safe and healthy. The Moments of…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 17, 2021

Matt discusses the decline of physical banks; Minnesota Supreme Court restores Minneapolis police ballot question; COVID news and updates; Line 3 update; the waaaaaaambulance comes for Jim Hagedorn; Brett speaks with Hibah Ansari of the Sahan Journal about various voter proposals in both Minneapolis and St. Paul; Sven Sundgaard joins Matt to discuss our weather…

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

Today Wendy Pilot welcomes Robert Lilligren CEO of NACDI, Mishaila Bowman with the Lower Phalen Creed Project speaking about a special event tonight, Plus news with Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe, and Louis Eagle Thunder!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 16 2021

City of Sartell removes Thin Blue Line decals from their police cars – caller Chris adds his thoughts on this; Matt updates on some crime stories including last week’s killing of a 12-year old boy and the four people found shot dead in an SUV in Wisconsin over the weekend; Brad Heath of Reuters to…

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

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Louis Eagle Thunder. Louis has our news today as he talks about making your lawn more eco-friendly, Senator Tina Smith proposing clean electricity standards, the latest legal proceedings with Line 5 in Michigan, Indigenous Canadians requesting Enbridge move a pipeline project and more. In segment 2 we’re…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 15, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Speeding cars and bad drivers are rampant now after the empty roads of 2020. The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: Minnesota Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns, who lost his Mom and family members to COVID-19, calls out those refusing vaccine. Hour 1 segments 3/4: Jeff Stein joins for his usual…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Jack Rice (9/15/21)

We’re joined by criminal defense attorney Jack Rice. Matt and Jeff discuss why the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned the 3rd degree murder charge of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who shot and killed Justine Ruszczyk Damond. They also talk about a judge again throwing out the Minneapolis police ballot question, Minnesota parents suing to…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Jeff Stein (9/15/21)

Jeff Stein joins for his usual Wednesday visit. Matt and Jeff discuss the California recall election and whether the results were surprising to Jeff. They also talk about why Gavin Newsom was able to beat the recall by such a wide margin and why Larry Elder was a gift to the Newsom campaign. And thoughts…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 14, 2021

Matt talks today’s California gubernatorial recall election with the San Francisco Chronicle’s Dustin Gardiner; Matt follows up with more analysis of today’s California election; comedian Norm MacDonald has passed away at 61; COVID news and updates; Matt checks in on some of the restaurants that were fined for evading virus protocols; Jim Newberger may have…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – September 13, 2021

Today’s hosts are Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. Ogimaa has our news today and highlights an event titled, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians but Were Afraid to Ask.” You can register for the event at HumanitiesND.org. She also talks about efforts to pressure South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 13, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt speaks with candidate for Minneapolis mayor, Kate Knuth. Hour 1 segment 2: We talk more about how we could revitalize downtown Minneapolis. Also our philosophy about interviewing candidates for Minneapolis mayor. Hour 1 segment 3: The wording of the Minneapolis police ballot amendment question has again been challenged in court.…

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Transformational Life Coaching to Guide You with Mirtha Solis – September 12, 2021

Mirtha Solis of Blue Lotus Training and Consulting in Minneapolis is a transformational life coach who specializes in assisting clients to unearth the root of their issues, thereby making long-term change. Solis discusses what prompted her to become a life coach, NLP, and her life-changing transformational life coaching certification program. To learn more and sign…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – September 11, 2021

I begin the show by sharing about how 9/11 changed my life twenty years ago—it was the day that I realized I would die a coward if I didn’t accept my true gender as female. The Big Interview was a return visit with Michael Rexford (who I first interviewed in November 2019); we talked about…

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Food Freedom Radio – September 11, 2021

Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is Laura’s guest. Amalia is the author of Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen -Gourmet Cuisine and a forthcoming new book this fall, Amaiia’s Mesoamerican Table. She joins Laura discussing her life experiences, favorite recipes, and invites you to her book launch on October 7. Home

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 10, 2021

Matt and Patrick recount their memories of 9/11; Matt explains how a subtle event late in the W administration set the stage for today’s irreconcilable political divisions; virus update; Dr. Scott Jensen’s gubernatorial campaign calling for “civil disobedience” against COVID measures; I-35W is open!; Max Ritchman joins Brett to discuss the dire future of Social…

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Greg Bakun with Matt (and Robert Pilot) – September 10, 2021

Greg drops by to talk with Matt about his upcoming episode pf GhostBox Radio this Sunday at 4 PM here on AM950, as well as answering questions from Matt, and Robert Pilot checks in too!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 9, 2021

Amy Klobuchar announces she went through a breast cancer scare early this winter; Minneapolis’s (possible?) police referendum; the lack of leadership in Minneapolis; GOP insider Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to discuss details related to the fallout of Anton Lazzaro’s arrest, the race for the new GOP chair, and messaging for the GOP; Matt highlights a…

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

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. Ogimaa has our news as she highlights the People vs. Fossil Fuels rally in Washington DC in October, whistleblowers saying the EPA has been falsifying chemical risk assessments and more. We also have a round table conversation about lateral violence and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 8, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: The return of the AM950 calendar? Matt recommends a horror movie not to watch. Hour 1 segment 2: The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about school mask mandates, hospital capacity issues with COVID around the country, Biden…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – September 3, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder.In our news segment Ogimaa highlights the latest with hurricane Ida, melting icebergs in the arctic, a stop Line 3 event that took place in Chicago and more. In segment 2 we’re joined by Chase Iron Eyes of the Lakota Law Project.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 3, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: An extensive psychedelic mushroom grow operation was busted in Olmsted County. The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: A look at some policies schools are taking in Minnesota this year on masks and vaccinations. Hour 1 segment 3: How law enforcement was able to arrest the suspect who shot a…

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Brett Interviews Papa John Kolstad and the Hot Club of East Lake

Brett Johnson speaks with Papajohn Kolstad and the Hot Club of East Lake who will be performing at Crooners Supper Club Thu., Sep. 9 at 6:30 for a fundraiser for Health Care for All MN (tickets at HCA-MN.org).

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – September 1, 2021

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. Ogimaa has our news today she highlights how Indigenous resistance disrupted over 3 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually and legal action brought by water protectors in a tribal court (White Earth Nation) against Enbridge. We also take your calls…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 1, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Paul Gazelka is “scared” of the metro area. Saslon reports Mike Lindell recently sold a MyPillow plane to fund Dominion lawsuit. Republican Michelle Benson launches a bid for governor. Hour 1 segment 2: Paul Gazelka announces he will step down as Senate majority leader as a likely precursor to run for…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Jeff Stein (9/1/21)

It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about the withdrawal from Afghanistan, whether the withdrawal could hurt Biden and Democrats in 2022, Kevin McCarthy threatening phone companies if they cooperate with the 1/6 investigation, Texas’s new extreme anti-abortion law and more.

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

Today’s hosts are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. In our news today Ogimaa highlights some disturbing actions from law enforcement in northern Minnesota against water protectors that bordered on torture, a South Dakota Intertribal wind project gets a boost from Apple and more. Then we’re joined by Jen Martel…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 30, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt and his family face a dilemma on whether to repair the kids car or get a new one. Fake conservative outrage about Afghanistan. Hour 1 segment 2: How conservatives are easily able to manipulate major media outlets. Hour 1 segment 3: The MN COVID-19 update. Minnesota despite having an outbreak…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – August 28, 2021

We begin this week’s show by featuring George McLaurin, who in 1948 at age 61 decided he would be the one to desegregate Oklahoma University, proving that idealism is ageless. The Big Interview is with Kevin Lindsey, Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Humanities Center, who talks about how—with wonderful imagination—the MHC is working to…

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