The Matt McNeil Show – June 11, 2021

Star Tribune wins a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the George Floyd death and uprising; the state fair is back this year; more on Chauvin’s Florida vacation home; state GOP makes another push for school vouchers; virus update; things aren’t so fudgin’ delicious at one outstate ice cream shop; state House Majority Leader Ryan…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 10. 2021

Update from Bob Kroll; Chauvin’s vacation home; virus update; Cliff Schecter joins the show; swimmer’s itch outbreak; bar fight in southern Minnesota; Matt speaks on healthcare; Sven Sundgaard joins the show to discuss the ongoing heat wave.

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Native Roots Radio: I’m Awake – June 9, 2021

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe has the news from Turtle Island with updates on Line 3 protests, including a video from Nancy Beaulieu, how water protectors are being mistreated by law enforcement. Louis Eagle Thunder also chimes in during our news segment talking about how the plug was pulled…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: We start today playing a round of “will this stick to Matt’s head,” in honor of Ohio doctor Sherri Tenpenny falsely claiming COVID-19 shots ‘magnetize’ people. This is the sad state of today’s Republican party. Hour 1 segment 2: Matt had an interaction earlier this week with a conservative who called…

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Matt McNeil with Jack Rice (6/9/21)

Jack Rice joins Matt and talks about a number of legal stories, including former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor appealing his 3rd degree murder charge to the state supreme court, the killing of Winston Smith in uptown and the spotlight on the US Marshals who shot him that weren’t wearing body cameras, and the owner…

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Native Roots Radio: I’m Awake – June 8, 2021

Robert Pilot, Wendy, and Ogimaa discuss today’s news including the ongoing Treaty People event; Louis Eagle Thunder drops by to explain treaties in-depth; Grace stops by to detail her experiences at the Treaty People event; Wendy’s sacred animal update on a retiring landmine seeking rat.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 8, 2021

Nekima Levy Armstrong joins Matt to discuss the death of Winston Smith late last week; discussing the BCA, US Marshals, and questionable policing tactics; the extreme heat shuts schools in the Twin Cities; Brett Johnson stops into the studio; Brett’s Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican; COVID update; all the lies regarding Line 3 and who…

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The Matt McNeil Show June 7 2021

On today’s show: We start with Matt sharing about how he spent this weekend amid the hot weather. Unfortunately over the weekend he saw movers taking away pieces from the now closed Uptown Theater. The MN COVID-19 update Commentary about how US Marshals didn’t have their body cameras on when they shot and killed Winston…

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

Hosts Robert and Wendy Pilot start today’s show with Ogimaa and the News from Turtle Island, which includes updates on some major Line 3 protests happening throughout Minnesota and how Native treaties are being violated with the construction of Line 3. Robert and Ogimaa also share their experiences traveling earlier today to northern Minnesota for…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 5, 2021

We start out talking about the 1919 massacre of 200 black men, women and children in Elaine, Arkansas when white-color farmers/townspeople asserted Jim Crow power after black farmers sought to unionize in order obtain fair prices for their cotton crops. The Big Interview is with David Edgerton, Jr. of the DEJ Group, which provides diversity,…

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Food Freedom Radio – June 5, 2021

Laura previews the upcoming Black is Beautiful pop-up market with:  https://www.vanlicelemonade.com      https://www.lovekobico.com   https://www.ksrevolutionary.com https://www.saucesbysoso.com  https://wwwlovejoysbloodymarymix.com  https://www.thehumanofcolor.com

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 5, 2021

Jessica Hausauer, Executive Director of Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the benefits of preparing for aging, serious illness, and death and to share information about palliative care and hospice. Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care strives to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 3 2021

Ricardo Lopez of the Minnesota Reformer joins to discuss the sudden reopening of 38th and Chicago to vehicle traffic; Discussions of ideas about what to do about 38th and Chicago Ave. Substance use during the pandemic. Minnesota Covid 19 update; dumb crooks update; MPD update; Sven Sundgaard joins the show for an in-depth look at…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2021

Matt is back today and talks about his experience in the hospital and how racists unfortunately still exist even when in the hospital. In Richfield on Memorial Day the Minnesota state flag was hung upside down. Jeff Stein then joins Matt as they talk national politics including Trump’s blog coming to an unceremonious end, Trump…

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

Robert Pilot, Wendy and Ogimaa host today’s show. We start with the news from Turtle Island. In segment 2 we’re joined by Louis Eagle Thunder, “the Tik Toker Lakota Guy” about the atrocities that were committed at Native boarding schools through the western hemisphere. We’re also joined by Bob Blake who brings us the Solar…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 1, 2021

Brett Johnson fills in for Matt today; hackers shut down 20% of US beef production; controversy over “Ham Lake” and Minneapolis’s “Dight Avenue”; Democrats are pessimistic about Iowa and Brett warns that this may be misplaced; the wild Israeli government power-sharing agreement; there is no Republican civil war; state legislature update; New Mexico special congressional…

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

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot are today’s hosts. Ogimaa has the news from Turtle Island and starts with the bad news day for big oil (but good news for people!). State Senator Mary Kunesh joins and tell us about a state of the state event she attended at the Red Lake Nation and the high…

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

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa has the news from turtle island as she talks about pipeline news, including a pipeline spill in Montana and more. We’re also joined by Wisconsin state senator Jeff Smith about some animal protection bills he is working on as well as a speech he was part…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 27, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. We take a trip back to early 2015 before Donald Trump was taken seriously as a politician. How would have Hillary Clinton handled the COVID-19 pandemic if she were President? Hour 1 segment 2: We continue in our time machine and this time go…

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I’m Awake – May 26, 2021

The Lower Phalen Creek Project joined the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center to present a 2 Hour Plant Medicine Webinar! Panelists will talk about how to use traditional Medicines, share recipes & talk about what’s happening to our medicines as the climate changes.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 26, 2021

Yesterday’s issues with the Facebook stream; it’s time for a three-part Wacko Update including controversial La Crosse Father Altman being asked to step down by the diocese; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday visit; Rep. Carlos Mariani joins the show today to discuss police reform proceedings at the state legislature; Sven Sundgaard stops by to discuss our weather…

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I’m Awake – May 25, 2021

Robert Pilot, Wendy, and Ogimaa discuss the news as well as their recollections of the death of George Floyd one year ago as well as the days that followed; Nancy Beaulieu has a report from up north; Wendy discusses the urban wildlife of living near a river.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 25, 2021

George Floyd’s murder was one year ago today. Matt starts out playing the oriignal statement from MPD on 5/25/2020 made to distort the facts of the nature of the incident, and the ramifications and various angles of the incident; State Senator Ron Latz joins the show to discuss his perspectives on Floyd, racism, and the…

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I’m Awake – May 24, 2021

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show with Ogimaa’s news segment talking about Line 3 news and updates, Robert’s 60th birthday celebration with Michael Findley and Marge from the DFL giving shoutouts to Robert, plus Dr. Stately’s Monday health update for our Native communities.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 24, 2021

Matt has a salute for the DFL caring for Minnesotans; Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday and how his impact contrasts to the death of George Floyd; coronavirus update; FOX 9 uncovers a fake Republican running as a third party candidate; sheriff looking for the “idiot” who climbed a water tower in Hayfield; Minneapolis city budget shenanigans…

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – May 22, 2021

Joe Del Vecchio, multiple franchise owner with Aerus and based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin serving throughout the Midwest, and Shannon Benson, senior air quality specialist with Aerus and based in Minnesota, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about latest developments in air purification technology. Aerus is a…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 21, 2021

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa starts with the news from Turtle Island including updates on DAPL. We’re also joined by Senate Senator Mary Kunesh who highlights what she’s doing with the end of the session and sacred Native burial mounds. And we close the show with Wendy’s sacred animals segment.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 21, 2021

Hour 1 segments 1/2: Matt McNeil starts today’s show talking about a new Goonies game which has already sold out at Target. Also Matt talks about Keith Ellison taking over prosecuting Kim Potter, the officer who killed Daunte Wright. Hour 1 segment 3: The MN COVID-19 update. Will the US/Canadian border reopen soon? And how…

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

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot are your hosts of today’s show. Ogimaa starts the show with the news from Turtle Island. Then in segment 2 we’re joined by Kevin Abourezk, managing editor of Indianz.com. Then in the 2nd half of the show we’re joined by Robert Lilligren of NACDI.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 20, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: After the success of Ohio’s vaccine lottery, New York will attempt a lottery too. What could Minnesota do to encourage more vaccinations? Also the MN COVOD-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: A Texas meatpacking employee has won a lost wages lawsuit against JBS after he contracted COVID-19 while working. Hour 1…

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Matt McNeil Speaks with Sven Sundgaard (5/20/21)

Matt speaks with meteorologist Sven Sundgaard of Bring Me the News. They discuss some warm temps Antarctica is experiencing right now, last night’s sever weather and tornadoes around the metro area, the conditions that led to those storms, the torrential rain Louisiana is receiving and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 19, 2021

Cliff Schecter leads off today’s show; child dies from gunshot wounds in Minneapolis, and Matt takes a look at gun culture; breakthrough in a cold case murder; MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman joins the show with the end of session now in the rear view mirror; boat ownership trivia!; Rep. Erik Mortensen strikes back after…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 18, 2021

The craziness of the housing market in the Twin Cities; callers Sherif, Phil, and Anne discuss their own housing craze experiences; Rep. Erik Mortensen has been removed from the state house New Republican Caucus; NCAA softball controversies; Patrick Coolican joins Brett to discuss the budget bill and the Mortensen situation; breaking update on the Mortensen…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 17, 2021

Minnesota Legislature agrees to a budget deal – Matt warns not so fast on this apparent outcome; virus update; plane diverted to MSP due to unruly passenger; did MPD officers mislead authorities on a botched no-knock drug raid, weapons confiscations, and a previous traffic stop involving the suspect in the raid?; the narrative pushed by…

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Regenerative Care for Health Care Workers with Debbie Mechley – May 16, 2021

Meet Debbie Mechley, master health and wellness coach and founder of Time to Renew Coaching. Mechley discusses her newly developed health care renewal program, Healthcare Renew Program for healthcare workers, which is designed to overcome exhaustion and the physical and mental neglect they often experience. To enroll in or gift her online coaching program to…

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Wall Of Power Radio Hour – May 15, 2021

We had a most delightful chat with Rev. Guy Drake, one half of the legendary Twin Cities duo Johnson and Drake. They have recently rediscovered, and are releasing, several of the records they recorded 50 years ago! Besides recording, they performed in concert with some of the top names in the business including Jim Croce,…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 15 2021

We have a rock star show this week! We being with the featured idealist: Liz Cheney—yes, I know, that Liz Cheney.  But there’s no getting around the fact that her brave stand against the former president and the Big Lie is about as idealistic as anyone can be. The Big Interview is huge—we have John…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well May 15 2021

Mikaela Bettinger, Community Health Worker at M Health Fairview, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share her role as a CHW and how she supports the needs of patients. A CHW serves as a liaison between health/social services and the community to promote access to resources and improve…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 14, 2021

The confusion over the end of the mask mandate; Walz extends his emergency powers another 30 days and Matt explains how this was a smart negotiating tactic; Minneapolis Police Department news; WCCO’s ham handed story on a departed MPD officer; Sen. Steve Cwodzinski joins Brett to discuss the end of the session; remembering the Poodle…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 13, 2021

Dog walker gets a nasty surprise from a warning speaker; CDC announces masks are no longer needed in most situations; the soap opera of the Environmental Conference Committee at the state legislature; callers Gary and Terry offer their two cents on today’s program; Matt gives you recommendations for TikToks and YouTube videos you should *not*…

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

Ogimaa starts today’s show with news from Turtle Island, including a court ruling that could force some Minnesota counties to issue tax refunds to Enbridge due to valuation errors by the counties. And some legislatures want the state to pick up the bill instead of the local counties. In segment 2 Nathan Wright of Mackinaw…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: We start today’s show with the unfortunate death of longtime Star Tribune columnist Jim Klobuchar. A Stillwater corrections officer is no longer employed after an encounter with protestors where racial slurs were allegedly yelled. Also insight into how a disturbingly large majority of the Republican Party is embracing anti-Democracy measures. Hour…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 11, 2021

Matt gives a personal update; fatal shooting in Chanhassen over the weekend and the entrenched gun culture it represents; state legislature update; Jack Rice joins the show to discuss ongoing developments in the Chauvin trial aftermath; Patrick Coolican joins Brett/Matt’s response; virus update.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 10, 2021

Matt and Patrick talk movies and TV; COVID report; state legislature update with marijuana and clean cars; the continued pandemic of mass shootings in this country and how it pushes white narrative; the lack of empathy in Republican circles; how to better manage our public safety departments with splitting the police into multiple departments for…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 8, 2021

To begin, I share about how conservative media has coined the phrase “Critical Race Theory” as a way to attack the efforts of many who seek to end  America’s problems with systemic racism. The Big Interview is with Julia Gay of the Coalition of Asian American Leaders. In my C-Block, I talk about a recent…

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GhostBox Radio – May 9, 2021

This week Greg will be talking with Dr. Whitny Braun, PhD, MPH who is an American bioethicist, professor, investigative researcher and documentary filmmaker who has been featured on the Discovery Channel as the host and executive producer of “Undiscovered: The Lost Lincoln”. An image that is thought to be of President Lincoln just after he…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – May 8, 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 – May 7, 2021

The bell and wheel allegedly stolen from a military memorial and given to Minnetonka High School will be given back to the Minneapolis Parks Board; virus; grand jury indicts the four Floyd officers; racist policing continues in Minneapolis; Paul Bunyan’s arm broken in Bemidji; Rep. Kaohly Her joins Brett to discuss the winding-down but heating-up…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 6, 2021

Matt recaps his recent days; Gov. Walz announces an upcoming end to all state-mandated COVID restrictions; the bell and the wheel at Minnetonka High School, revisited; bald eagles shot in northern Minnesota, reward offered; Republicans in the state senate go hard-line on the state budget out of desperation; Sven Sundgaard joins the show to discuss…

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