Downright Upright Show – Ep. 134: Film Critic, Entertainment Reporter, Podcaster and TV Personality, Paul McGuire Grimes

Philip Anthony is joined by film critic, entertainment reporter, podcaster and TV personality, Paul McGuire Grimes. On this episode Philip and Paul discuss the current blockbuster movies of today and yesteryear and Paul’s journey as a proud gay man.

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – August 16, 2025

Natalie Stangler, Certified Sound Practitioner, End of Life Doula and co-founder of Sanctuary Studio, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share the transformative power of sound healing and the vital role doulas play from birth to death. Natalie offers insight into what it means to truly hold space…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday with Ernie Pack 8.15.25

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 15, 2025

Who would most excite you if they liked your social media posts?; DOD uses fake images to celebrate women recruits chatbots exploiting children; relative of slain UHC CEO harassed; sports report; arrest made in St. Anthony Cub shooting; appliance salesman takes plea deal on swindling customers; new evidence may clear man of 1998 murder conviction;…

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Christmas at the Women’s Hotel and Italian gay double-feature

Daniel M. Lavery’s new novella Christmas at the Women’s Hotel drops October 14. He joins us to discuss! Pre-order your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780063455016 Plus, Jim and I review an Italian gay double-feature for you: Mascarpone and Mascarpone: The Rainbow Cake. And we preview the upcoming The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. opening October 3…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 14, 2025

Rep. Luma makes bizarre claims about interdimensional beings; Kansas lawmaker’s citizenship investigated; economics news; Caleb McEwen of Brave New Workshop joins the show to discuss their new show; border patrol tries to intimidate Newsom; former KSTP meteorologist files discrmination suit; Target,

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Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly about legal recognition for poly and non-nuclear families

Attorney Christina Fialho and Mayor of West Hollywood Chelsea Byers discuss the new proposed ordinances in West Hollywood that would legally recognize family structures of all kinds: non-nuclear, polyamorous, and chosen families. Learn more at the City of West Hollywood’s website: https://www.weho.org. Connect with Chelsea here: https://christinafialho.com.  

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GhostBox Radio – Dead Malls (A New Book) with Darby Harn 8.13.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Darby Harn as we talk about his upcoming book “Dead Malls” as well as his other work. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio #AMRadio #Paranormal #Author #DarbyHarns…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 13, 2025

Joining Guest Host ​Christine McDonald: Kaela McConnon Diarra Civil Rights Interim Director, Mark Haase Deputy Director and General Counsel, Cannabis Expungement board, State of Minnesota and Kissy Coakley Paralegal Supervisor, Cannabis Expungement board, State of Minnesota.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 13, 2025

On today’s show: – Trump says he will host the Kennedy Center honors himself – A Minnesota teen says a Buffalo Wild Wings server forced her to prove her gender in the restaurant. — Warning signs flashing in the AG economy. – Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. – The Pohlads make a mess of trying…

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Matt McNeil with Nancy Nelson (8/13/25)

Matt was joined by longtime AM950 host and media personality Nancy Nelson. They talked current political news and that Nancy and Don Shelby will be having another run of their show, Love Letters, at Chanahssen Dinner Theatres this fall. More info at: https://chanhassendt.com/series/love-letters-2025-26/

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Christopher Kane send-off, plus Jake Wittich reports on Chicago’s fight for LGBTQ healthcare

We say goodbye to Christopher Kane as he leaves the Washington Blade for a new role. He shares his latest (and last) reporting for the Washington Blade. Plus Jake Wittich Managing Editor for Windy City Times is back to share his reporting on Chicago protests targeting hospital cuts to gender-affirming care for youth, the Illinois…

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GhostBox Radio – Experiences with Psychic Medium Refined Divine 8.12.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Psychic Medium Refined Divine Deb as we talk about her experiences with emotions and illnesses that can come with awakenings and other spiritual changes. Schedule readings, check out her classes and see upcoming events at: www.refineddivinepsychic.com E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider…

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Bill Corbett with Matt – August 12, 2025

Bill Corbett is a former writer for MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and also a performer on the show, providing the voice of the robot Crow (v.2.0) and playing various other strange characters — including the all-powerful but clueless alien The Observer (a.k.a. “Brain Guy”). Corbett is also a screenwriter and playwright. Corbett’s screenplay STARSHIP DAVE,…

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Legit porn ban, Nepal’s First Pride, USAF cuts retirement benefits

The United States Senate is officially considering legislation to ban pornography in the United States. Nepal has held its first ever Pride parade. The United States Airforce will kick out trans servicemembers and will not pay out earned retirement benefits.

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GhostBox Radio – Woo Woo Festival and Beyond w/ Leamarie Dunham 8.11.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Leamarie Dunham, the owner of Let’s Rock in Taylor’s Falls, to talk about her event called the Woo Woo Festival happening August 23rd in Taylor’s Falls. More info can be found at: www.facebook.com/Leashomeshop E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 11, 2025

Matt runs into a couple listeners on the street; Wallethub best states to live; Trump orders feds to occupy DC to try to get away from Epstein issues; sports update; shooting incident at St. Anthony grocery store; St. Anthony Falls history lesson; Lake Alice flows out; Pete Stauber and Sean Duffy visit Duluth.

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Dr. Samuel Huneke with guest host Ellie Krug

Dr. Samuel Huneke, Associate Professor of History at George Mason, joins us monthly and today he’s in conversation with our guest host: Ellie Krug. Get Samuel’s books and learn more about his work here: samuelcloweshuneke.com. Check out Ellie’s weekly show The Illegal Trans Woman weekly Saturdays at 4pm on AM950 and everywhere you get your…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 36: Revisiting with Pastor Luke Springer (Encore)

This episode originally aired March 8, 2025: The Big Story is about politicians who do the right thing (Senate Democrats who blocked a national trans youth sports ban) and those who don’t (CA Gov. Gavin Newsom, who in a podcast interview with right wing pundit Charlie Kirk threw trans athletes under the bus). The Big…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 63: Hacking the System: Dr. Astrid J. Scholz

She walked away from a successful nonprofit career, built a life like a holding company, and decided that if she couldn’t find the capital—she’d build her own. In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, host Elaine Rasmussen sits down with Dr. Astrid J. Scholz—polypreneur, wealth hacker, and co-founder of Armillaria, Game The System, and Zebras…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 81: Rainbow Collective for Change

This week Andi Otto and Rina Heisel welcome back Anne Sutkowi-Hemstreet, the founder and director of Rainbow Collective for Change (https://www.rainbowcollectiveforchange.org/), a Twin Cities organziation looking to help connect Rainbow families from allover the area, from rainbow play dates, workshops the new book mobile and more!

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 29: Men and Depression   

Depression is a very real experience for men. Statistics report that 1 in every 10 men struggle with depression and that men are four times more likely to die by suicide every year. Less than half of men with depression will receive treatment. Join Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they host guest Mark Meier…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well 8.9.25

Vitaly Salo, Executive Director of inHom Senior Care, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about the specialized services that an inHom dedicated caregiver can give to your loved one. InHom Senior Care allows aging adults to receive every-day care, tailored to their needs, in the comfort and dignity of…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 8.08.25

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 8, 2025

On today’s show: – Matt becomes an empty nester in a couple weeks. – Crypto currency rears its ugly head with stunts throwing sex toys at WNBA games. – Could Trump invade Mexico to distract from Epstein? – Pete Hegseth attended a church with a Christian nationalist pastor who doesn’t think women should vote and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 7, 2025

Kelly Clarkson cancels residency after ex-husband’s passing; Democrats struggling; prices being driven further upward; Minnesota wins best state fair from readers; assassin likely won’t go to trial for a year; Sen. Hoffman’s statement; Mary Moriarty will not seek re-election; Wisconsin measles report; motorcyclist keeps going after his sister was thrown off.

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Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly with Jim Verraros

The American Idol star has a new album dropping August 8. We’ll talk about his time on Idol (it’s eye opening) as well as his new album. Follow Jim on Instagram @jimverraros for updates and stream his new album everywhere you get your music on August 8!

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GhostBox Radio – One Question Readings with Refined Divine 8.6.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, it’s One Question Reading Night as Refined Divine joins us to help people get clarity on questions they have on life, love life, money, etc. Schedule readings, check out her classes and see upcoming events at: www.refineddivinepsychic.com E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/…

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GhostBox Radio – Death and Lighthouses of the Great Lakes w/ Dianna Stampfler 8.05.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Dianna Stampfler about her book “Death & Lighthouses on the Great Lakes: A History of Murder and Misfortune”. There are some fantastic stories and some gruesome tales in this book and we talk about them tonight. You can pick up the book through my…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 5, 2025

Republican power grab; agriculture secretary floats dumb ideas for saving ag sector; people carrying more and more personal debt; overzealous policing; Matthew Blake of MinnPost talks with Brett; mineral surveying flights; law enforcement recruitment funding controversy.

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Tammye Nash returns, plus Jessica L’Whor takes over Minneapolis this weekend

Tammye Nash, Managing Editor of the Dallas Voice returns with new reporting on X, Y, Z. Plus, incoming! Drag Queen Jessica L’Whor will be performing all across the Twin Cities August 8-10 (Gay 90s, Union Rooftop, and Mall of America!). Learn more: jessicalwhor.com Dallas Voice just started its 42nd year as the Voice of the…

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GhostBox Radio – Experiencer of the Unknown Kelly Schutz 8.04.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author and Experiencer of the Unknown Dr. Kelly Schutz. We will also be talking about her talk show Disembodied Voices as seen on Paraflixx. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low…

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Brown University Caves, but Ulta steps up. Plus, Rick Dildine from Children’s Theatre Company,

Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner and LGBTQ people have one response: America, we warned you. Brown University is the latest to give up academic freedom. But Ulta Beauty is not backing down from selling a new cosmetics line from Jonathan Van Ness. Plus, the new Artistic Director of Children’s Theatre Company, Rick…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 35: Antisemitism or Agenda? Ellie on Colleges, Control, and Curricula

It’s an Ellie’s Talking Head show, beginning with how the Trump administration is targeting 50-60 colleges and universities with investigations for alleged antisemitism—which is a ploy to simply control how the schools admit students and create curricula. First Columbia caved; this week it was Brown University; undoubtedly there will be many others, which will send…

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – Ep. 9: Parenting and Confronting Ableism w/ Nikki Villavicencio

Nikki Villavicencio, Disability Culture and Leadership Specialist, Advocating Change Together.  Activist and City Council member Nikki talks about what it’s like living with a disability as a parent and how she’s raising her child. Nick Wilke from MCIL joins us as guest co-host.

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Do Different Better – Ep. 62: SPVs—The Investment Vehicle You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should)

Have you heard of a Special Purpose Vehicle—aka an SPV? Most people haven’t. But they’re a powerful investment tool that lets you pool funds to invest in a single deal, like a startup, real estate development, or private fund. In other words: you get access to opportunities that used to be reserved for the ultra-wealthy.…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 28: Transitions and Change

Life is filled with transition and change. In fact, the average person experiences transition every 12-18 months throughout their lives. That is a lot to absorb, respond to, and integrate! The mental health impact of life transitions can be intense, and the need for support is critical. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, along…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 80: TC Pride’s Upcoming Fall Events

Andi and Rina are joined by TC Pride’s Director of Programming, Kelsey Alto. Kelsey will tell us all about the great programming coming up this fall as we continue to celebtrate our community. Fall programming includes the career fair, book fair, Trunk or Treat, the epic rainbow wardrobe open house and more!

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 8.1.25

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio…

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The Matt McNeil Show 8.1.25

Greg Bakun from GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun fills in for Matt McNeil for today’s show. Greg welcomes Butch Patrick from the Munster’s TV series The Summer Scream Series hosted by Butch Patrick coming to Illinois and Indiana Drive ins. John from 300 Clifton and the Minneapolis Trolly Tours is a guest for today’s show…

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A new novel from Jonathan Parks-Ramage’s, plus Lance Garland’s debut memoir

Jonathan Parks-Ramage joins us to discuss his new novel: It’s Not The End of the World. Order your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781639736140. Plus, Author Lance Garland’s new memoir Out There: Dispatches from My Personal Wilderness is coming out October 7th. Pre-order it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781595343253

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 31, 2025

Radioactive wasps in South Carolina; Democrats sabotaging each other; video analysis from the night of Epstein’s death; Dr. Joe joins the show; Twins selling off assets; Minnesota Orchestra’s Manny Laureano retiring; private security officer arrested for impsersonating a police officer; Republican voters don’t really seem to grasp what’s being done to them; Walz endorses Jacob…

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Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly: LGBTQ grantmaking declining in the US

April Bethea and Sammy Luffy from the Funders for LGBTQ Issues join me to talk about their annual tracking report of LGBTQ grantmaking on this week’s Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode. Key links: https://lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/tracking-report-launch/ https://lgbtfunders.org/data-explorer/ https://lgbtfunders.org/research-item/2023-tracking-report/ https://lgbtfunders.org/research/#Data

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GhostBox Radio – Explorer’s Guide to Monstrous Cryptid Creatures Chris Gugliotti

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Chris Gugliotti about his new project “Explorer’s Guide to Monstrous Cryptid Creatures”. This will be a great conversation! E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio #AMRadio #Paranormal #ChrisGugliotti #Cryptids…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 30, 2025

Immigration authorities use Thomas Kinkade paintings in propaganda; Powell declines to change interest rates; Jeff Stein makes his weekly appearance; bad air quality; best scenic overlooks in Minnesota; Democrats can’t get themselves on the same page; Albert Lea denies cannabis shop license; Democrats need to fight.

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Jake Wittich reports on legal claims of anti-LGBTQ discrimination at Northwestern University and Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton’s LGBTQ platform

Jake Wittich Managing Editor for Windy City Times is back to share his reporting on how a new lawsuit against Northwestern University claims the university used its ‘discrimination policy’ to justify LGBTQ+ cuts. Plus, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has outlined her LGBTQ+ rights platform and policy agenda for her Senate bid. Windy City Times…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 29, 2025

Oklahoma state superintendent caught watching porn; Texas senator’s long-term extramartital affair; Israel starving Gaza to death; right-wingers feel increasingly emboldened to go further and further; Matt outlines what all Democrats need to be for; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Park Tavern drunk driver sentenced; St. Paul cyberattack.

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Court blocks anti-LGBT funding cuts (for now), the Olympics kowtow to Trump, but Boston Children’s Hospital stays strong

It’s time to get on board with repealing and replacing the second amendment. Another federal court on Friday granted a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration. U.S. Olympics has banned trans women athletes. Christians who are federal employees can legally try to convert their colleagues to Christianity in the workplace. Speaking of Christians, a…

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GhostBox Radio – Paranormal Etiquette w/ Char Savoie 7.28.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with GhostBox regular Char Savoie from Charvinity to talk about etiquette anyone who is into the paranormal should follow especially in light of some of the recent celebrity deaths over the past week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 28, 2025

Weekend recap; Trump’s trip to Scotland; some red states roll back child labor laws; Matt sees Cabaret and realizes the trouble we’re in is deeper than he thought; Gen Z baby names; naked man found inside State Capitol; devastating financial effect on rural hospitals; state denies DOJ access to voter rools.

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Who’s really in the Epstein files, a tour of MAGA pedophiles and pornographers, and Kim Davis is back

John puts his Editor’s hat on to consider who Trump’s protecting with the Epstein files and how investigative journalists should figure it out. Plus, John and Jim go on a tour of the US identifying all the (known) MAGA elected officials who are watching porn at work or credibly accused of soliciting kids for sex.…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 34: Fear Without Cause, Blame Without Proof

Unfortunately, the Big Story is about how multiple Blue state health care providers are closing their gender affirming care clinics for transgender children and youth despite there being no federal law mandating closures; they’re just caving to fear of federal subpoenas and investigations. Horrible! The Big Interview is with award-winning journalist Varsha Bansal who reports…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – July 26, 2025

Mary Gaasch and Jenny Floria of Crescent Cove joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about pediatric palliative care in Minnesota. Mary is Crescent Cove’s Executive Director and Jenny is the Director of Engagement. They will talk about the families served by facilities like theirs, and what makes…

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Connections Radio Show – July 26, 2025

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with Alliance for Sustainability President and Co-Founder, Terry Gips. We explore the Alliance for Sustainability’s coming series of events at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 21 and 30—and their ongoing work to champion sustainability that’s ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just and humane. – www.AforS.org

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 7.25.25

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 25, 2025

On today’s show: – Bear attack training at Japanese police departments! – Is Trump trying to cut a deal with Ghislaine Maxwell? – The Guardian reports ICE agents told a teenage US citizen: ‘You’ve got no rights.’ – ICE moves to shackle nearly 200,000 immigrants with GPS ankle monitors – A band that was supposed…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 24, 2025

Jack Rice joins the show; Trump and Vance not on the same page right now as the administration struggles to deal with Epstein; Chuck Mangione and Hulk Hogan pass away; Mike Lindell will not have to pay out to man who disproved him; Derrick Thompson sentenced to 59 years for quintuple car crash deaths; the…

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