The Matt McNeil Show (with Brett Johnson) – March 29, 2021

Jack Rice joins the show on the first day of the Chauvin trial; COVID update; HR 1; Kevin Featherly joins Brett to discuss controversy at the state Supreme Court; owner Frank Brown of Minuteman Press Uptown.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – March 27, 2021

A Live Show! Our theme is “Making Amends” and we begin by highlighting “The Longoria Affair” that arose in 1949 when a Three Rivers, Texas funeral home refused to allow a wake at the funeral home for Felix Z. Longoria, Jr., a Latino Army private killed in WWII and whose body was returned 4 years…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 26, 2021

Cliff Schecter joins the show; virus update; Aaron Brown of Minnesota Brown joins Brett; continuing the conversation on Munson’s secession idea; the craziest right wing gun nuts ended up debunking a long-held gun nut urban legend; Friday party.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 25, 2021

Actress Jessica Walter dead; Suez Canal is still blocked; virus; exciting op-eds from up north; MPD officer beats up a kid; car drives across the Stone Arch Bridge; the selfishness of Americans; Jeremy Munson proposes rural Minnesota seceding to join South Dakota; Joe Biden’s press conference; unemployment drops in the state; northern Minnesota legislators want…

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

Ogimaa starts today’s show with Turtle Island news talking about Line 3 protest events coming up, an MN350 Line 3 update on Zoom, a Guardian piece from Greg Palace on oil spills and DAPL filing a lawsuit against Unicorn Riot to hand over documents about their coverage. Then Robert Blake has the Solar News from…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 24, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: A viral video of a guy dressed as Ben 10 proposing to his girlfriend in a mall and getting rejected. Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell admits in court that only morons should believe her election conspiracies. Hour 1 segment 2: Mike Lindell launches a new social media platform called “Frank.” Hour…

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

Robert and Wendy start today’s show talking with Ogimaa who gives us today’s native news. Also Maggie Lorenz of the Lower Phalen Creek Project joins for segment 2. Dr. Anthony Stately is on segments 3 and 4 talking about COVID related news and misinformation about the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 22, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Jack Rice joins Matt to talk about the Derek Chauvin trial, why the trial is unlikely to be delayed or moved, final jury selections, trial strategies from both the prosecution and defense, whether a plea agreement could still be reached and more. Hour 1 segment 2: Matt on the seriousness of…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well March 20 2021

Amy Horne, licensed Acupuncturist, and owner of Blue Branches Acupuncture in Bloomington is excited to join host Ken Haglind to share the power of acupuncture and how it works with western medicine to create the highest outcomes for her patients. Combining ancient wisdom and modern technology, Amy works with her patients to meet them wherever…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 19, 2021

Revisiting the early days of COVID-19; Chauvin trial update; COVID outbreaks in schools; student loan expert Alan Colidge joins Brett; Lorlee Campos, the subject of Matt’s wild story from earlier in 2021 regarding a previous MinnPost article, joins the show to discuss parenting; Friday dance party.

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

Ogimaa starts today’s show with Native news. Then Winona Laduke joins to update us on Line 3 protests and anti-protestor actions by police near the line. Bob Blake of Solar Bear has the Solar News. And in Wedny’s sacred animals segment e talk about turtles.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 17, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Plus Matt provides some updates on jury selection on the Derek Chauvin trial. Governor Tim Walz is under quarantine after having contact with someone who had COVID. Walz has not been vaccinated yet. Matt says he should have been vaccinated despite the political concerns. Hour 1 segment…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 15, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt talks about his allergies that flared up. Will the COVID era lead to a change so when people are sick they actually get time off? Updates Derek Chauvin trial including an attempt by the defense to delay the trial after the city of Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family reached a…

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Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey with Sandy Hansen-Wolff – March 14, 2021

Meet Sandy Hansen-Wolff, a coach, business consultant and strategist, and successful entrepreneur. Hansen-Wolff discusses how she was introduced to entrepreneurship through a heart wrenching experience, and how she made her way to success. She explains about the mindset you need to be an entrepreneur, the process of figuring out, and the valuable lessons she learned.…

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – March 13, 2021

Christine Maxwell, co-owner with her husband Kurt, of The Maxwell House, an adult foster care home for gentlemen in Rosemount Minnesota, join host Ken Haglind to talk about their residential group home and the specialized care services they provide to single men. For more information visit www.maxwellhousecare.com or call 651-332-2159.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 11, 2021

Minnetonka High School military artifact thefts revisited; Chauvin judge re-inserts 3rd degree murder charges/dismissal of one potential juror while another holding opposing views was only struck by the prosecution; issues at George Floyd Square and the “autonomous zone”; Sven Sundgaard makes his weekly visit with a lot to discuss from Wednesday’s wild weather and heading…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 10, 2021

Ogimaa starts the show with news about ways you can protest Line 3 in the Twin Cities, Enbridge somehow receiving a green sustainability “award” and more. Joe Meinholz of Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light joins to talk about a Line 3 protest taking place Thursday at 3 PM near 615 Mississippi Blvd S in St.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 10, 2021

Hour 1 segments 1/2: Matt provides some updates on the Derek Chauvin trial including some strange questions disparaging George Floyd that jurors had to answer. Hour 1 segments 3/4: Matt is joined by Jeff Stein as they talk about Congress passing the COVID relief bill, vaccine distribution under both Trump and Biden, Republicans obsessing over…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 9, 2021

Matt continues the discussion surrounding the British Royal Family’s ongoing issues; Chauvin jury has begun to be selected with ongoing interviews; South Dakota halts impeachment against their disgraced attorney general; COVID; vaccination eligibility expands in Minnesota; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday conversation; Sen. Scott Jensen’s gubernatorial bid; Trump wants money sent directly to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 8, 2021

Jack Rice joins the show to discuss the legal side of the ongoing Chauvin proceedings; Matt talks about the royal interview; there is a new Coronavirus update; Walz state of the state address and protest by the far right are coming soon; and Line 3 dangers with human trafficking, clean water, and Coronavirus concerns.

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – March 6, 2021

Jennifer Foster is a Bioenergetic Health Coach and Traditional Naturopath, and she joins host Ken Haglind to discuss Bioenergetics and Functional Terrain Assessments. Jennifer was a professional ballroom dance champion who dealt with chronic fatigue and digestive issues. After finding better answers than just taking vitamins and being on medication, she became passionate about helping others live…

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Food Freedom Radio – March 6, 2021

Laura has something for everyone this week! She is joined first by Melissa Trent of Pillsbury United Communities, then Michelle Shaw of Edible Boulevards, followed by Michael Chaney and Ed on urban agriculture, and lastly Philip Potyondy from the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 5, 2021

Dumb crooks in Bloomington; COVID; the implicit right-wing bias of local and regional media, as Jim Hagedorn may have been illegally appearing on a radio show; Senate Dems vote down a $15 minimum wage addition to the COVID relief package; Brett and Matt talk Mike Lindell’s ongoing issues and then Brett speaks with Greta Callahan…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 4 2021

What 1-2 movie and sequel is the best?; Insurrectionist unhappy with being in jail; the death of journalism in America with today’s Biden press conference; the feeling of apprehension hanging over the metro and especially Minneapolis itself heading into the trial and the white privilege that clouds the entire ordeal; COVID updates; Republicans push bans…

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

Ogimaa starts the show with the latest native news. Then long-time water protector Marty Cobenais talks about some of his experiences fighting pipelines. Also the solar news with the Solar Bear Robert Blake. And Chris Knopp with Friends of the Boundary Waters joins Wendy for the final segment of today’s show.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 3, 2021

Hour 1 segments 1/2: Warm weather returns! Minnesota Republicans still refuse to give Minneapolis $35 million for security costs with the Derek Chauvin trial. That despite rural Republican areas taking in more tax money than they pay. Matt has an idea to play hardball with Republicans on the issue. Hour 1 segments 3/4: Jeff Stein…

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Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil (3/3/21)

Jeff Stein joins Matt to talk about March 4th being the next date right wing conspiracy theorists might try another capitol attack like event. Also predictions on how the Congressional votes will breakdown on the stimulus bill and the idiotic actions by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on eliminating all COVID restrictions.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 2, 2021

A scandal with a popular pet flea/tick collar causing thousands of pet deaths and injuries and even causing harm to humans; Matt discusses conservative criticism of cancel culture; Dr. Seuss’s estate/publishing company announces the discontinuation of several of his works and the fury of Republicans; Brett and Matt discuss COVID and high school sports; Minnesota…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well February 27 2021

Traci Schabert, Director of Housing and Jill Moy, Director of Health Services at Flourish Senior Living in Golden Valley, Minnesota join host Ken Haglind to talk about person-centered care and how to help your loved one transition into a senior community. Traci & Jill have a combined 37 years of experience working in health care…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 26, 2021

Coronavirus update – Hill-Murray girls’ hockey on pause after three players continued playing despite showing symptoms and worse, attended school while sick – rampant spread in gym settings – HyVee pharmacies improperly diluted vaccines; delays in the federal money for SW LRT; update from CPAC and the “Golden Calves” Statue; Brad Friedman of the Bradcast…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 25, 2021

Hour 1: Fish fries are back! More about redistricting and how metro-based Democrats are likely to gain seats while rural-based Republicans are likely to use seats. Several local media outlets are finally beginning to talk about how Minneapolis and the metro area are subsidizing rural Minnesota. And restaurant delivery apps charge restaurants enormous fees. Order…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2021

Hour 1 segments 1/2: Matt tells us about a new feature at Rudy Luther Toyota that will help when you take your car in for service. He also tells us about his radio background including working for a station that covered Iowa State and some of the issues the school has had with alcohol. Hour…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 23, 2021

Update on Tiger Woods’ car crash; Senate hearings on the January riots begin; Republicans blame Antifa entirely for the January attack which goes against everything known about those who have been arrested; Cliff Schecter pays another visit to the show; how to get rural support back for Democrats; Pat Garofalo wants to cap Minneapolis city…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – February 20, 2021

With this Ellie’s Talking Head Show, I start out highlighting Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland’s 8th District, who served as impeachment manager for the second impeachment. I then pivot to a wonderful story about a Louisiana man buying a basketball hoop for an eight-year-old-boy he saw using a garbage can for a hoop. From there,…

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I’m Awake – February 19, 2021

Ogimaa has breaking news on Line 3 work being stopped and workers evacuated due to a suspicious package; State Sen. Mary Kunesh talks Line 3 as well as some history; Wendy updates on sacred animals and Ogimaa has another update on the Line 3 situation.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 19, 2021

Enbridge has fallen well short of its goal to hire Minnesota workers for Line 3 construction; DFL Chair Ken Martin joins Matt for the first time since the elections; Caledonia’s football coach and his comments about inclusivity; today’s COVID update; Matt has a bone to pick with the archbishop from Kansas City, Kansas and how…

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I’m Awake – February 18, 2021

Ogimaa has the news, including good news on Line 3; Robert Lilligren catches up with Robert on the death of Rush Limbaugh, Natives in local media, and Native politicians; Wendy talks about animals in the wake of the Texas tragedies this week and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 18, 2021

Toro Snowblowers recalled with an “amputation hazard”; Wisconsin GOP wants flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Rush Limbaugh; how the executive class became the most important working group in America; Cliff Schecter joins Matt to talk GOP politics; Minnesota has new snowplow names up for public vote soon; COVID update; Hiawatha Golf Course cut…

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

Ogimaa starts the show with news about sending a stop Line 3 message to Joe Biden when he was in Wisconsin yesterday, Deb Haaland finally getting a confirmation hearing to be Secretary of the Interior and more. Bob Lake from Solar Bear gives us the solar news including problems with Texas’s power grid. And Wendy…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 17, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Matt shares his thoughts on the passing of Rush Limbaugh and how conservatives tried to live vicariously through him. Hour 1 segment 2: The nightmare that is Texas and their mismanaged electrical grid. More proof that the free market doesn’t always work. Hour 1 segments 3/4: Jeff Stein joins and shares…

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