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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Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil (2/17/21)

Jeff Stein joins Matt and shares his thoughts on the Trump/Mitch McConnell dispute, could moderate Republicans break off and start their own party, and how Ross Perot tried to launch his own 3rd party in the 1990’s. Then Barry Hand of the Bdote Learning Center is on to talk about the importance of preserving Native…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 16, 2021

The Herbivorous Butcher beats Nestle in court; continuing the discussion on outstate Republicans like Paul Gazelka trying to punish Minneapolis/St. Paul; white supremacist recruitment in Hudson; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for his weekly visit with what’s going on at the state capitol; Trump attacks McConnell; COVID update; Rep. Mary Franzen is back!

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

Ogimaa starts today’s show with a native news update. Then Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan talks about missing and murdered indigenous women and how Governor Tim Walz is proclaiming a day to raise awareness. Dr. Anthony Stately updates us on the latest COVID news.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 15th, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Tough guy Texans can’t deal with a little snow and cold. Republicans are trying to justify their vote acquitting Trump. Hour 1 segment 2: More on how Republicans ignored that Trump even endangered the safety of themselves, but still acquitted. And did Democrats make a mistake by not calling witnesses? Hour…

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Denise Specht of Education Minnesota (2/15/21)

Education Minnesota president Denise Specht talks about how teachers are working to educate students during the pandemic and what a return to in person learning could look like. They also touched on the proposed Page amendment and how to narrow the achievement gap.

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Health Insurance and Health Equity

New Beginnings welcomes Reneka Evans, who is the Lead COVID-19 Health Program Rep., Senior for the LGBTQ community. Reneka is currently working with the Minnesota Department of Health to close the gap between health injustice and health equity. Reneka’s goal is to fight tirelessly against COVID-19. Lynn Bahta is a public health nurse at the…

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Therapeutic Coaching for Holistic Health with Nakita Savant – February 14, 2021

Meet Nakita Savant, therapeutic health coach and owner of Your Savant Health Coach in Edina, MN as she talks about what got her interested in the field and the concept of therapeutic coaching in detail. Savant discusses the approaches she takes while coaching an individual to understand the root of the problem. She also explores…

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – February 13, 2021

Jennifer Buege, General Manager of Green Mill Restaurant & Bar in Lakeville, Minnesota is joining host Ken Haglind to share her perspective on the importance of the service industry in our community. Jennifer has a strong passion for hospitality, business development and promoting positive staff culture; all of which influence their guests’ dining experience and…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – February 13, 2021

It’s a rare live Show! The theme is “Sacrificing for the Common Good”; would you be willing to give up money or resources or time or a luxury to benefit others who didn’t have the same opportunities as you? I also highlight U.S. Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman, who’s quick thinking and bravery on January…

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NRR Presents: I’m Awake for Friday, February 12th

Ogima begins the show by informing us about some Line 3 updates. Mary Kunesh joins the crew to speak about the vulnerable Indigenous women and children that are not adequately supported by social programs. Wendy gives an update about animal rights, as always!

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The Matt McNeil Show for Friday, February 12th

Matt begins the show with updates on the Gina Carano story from yesterday. Matt gives us a rundown on Trump’s impeachment trial, Minnesota’s COVID update, and the splintering Republican party. Brett joins Matt in the second half of the show to bring us his interview with Aleen Brown regarding the Beltrami County Sheriff’s request to…

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The Matt McNeil Show for Thursday, February 11th

Matt starts off the show talking about the grossly unqualified statements of Gina Carano, the shooting that happened in Buffalo, MN, and Trump’s Impeachment trial! Sven Sundgaard joins Matt to talk about upcoming weather patterns and snapping turtle harvesting issues in Minnesota!

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

Ogimaa starts today’s show with the latest native news. Then Angelica Allery of the Minnesota Indian Womens Sexual Assault Coalition joins to talk about some great virtual events they have coming up. Also solar news with Bob Blake of Solar Bear talking about some good news from the Seattle city council, the Illinois legislature and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 10, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: More irrefutable evidence in the impeachment trial that trump incited the attack. Also Matt talks about more places you can safely visit during the pandemic. And what will happen to people who speed at 100+ MPH on the roads once the pandemic ends and we get traffic again. Hour 1 segment…

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

Ogimaa gives us on news regarding missing and murdered indigenous women, an accident with a worker on Line 3 and more. Dr. Anthony Stately updates us on COVID-19 and the vaccination process in Native American country. Also Joe Morales of the Grand Governing Council of the American Indian Movement (AIM) joins us to talk about…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – February 7, 2021

We start the show with an explanation of how Black History Month originated; from there, we pivot to Rosa Parks and the little-known story of the sacrifices she and her family made in the wake of her 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her Montgomery, Alabama bus seat for a white-color person. The Big…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 8th, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: We start today’s show talking about the cold weather and all the accidents around town. Then Matt’s thoughts on the Super Bowl, the halftime show and commercials. Hour 1 segment 2: Matt had a visitor on his Facebook page yesterday from far right Republican rep. Glenn Gruenhagen. He tells us all…

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Recharge Your Career

Sometimes we need a jump-start in our careers. Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie share strategies we can use to recharge going into the new year. We also learn about a comprehensive strategy to vaccinate seniors against COVID-19 living in Minneapolis Public Housing Authority facilities. Freddie talks with Kitty Harris, Property Manager, Cora McCorvey Health and…

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Harnessing Solar Energy for Maximum Benefit with Michael Allen – February 7, 2021

Meet Michael Allen, CEO of All Energy Solar, a full-service solar energy company located in St. Paul, MN. Allen discusses the background of his company and its journey in offering clean, green solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, agricultural, and government clients since 2009. Learn how the technology of solar energy works, the benefits of…

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NRR Presents: I’m Awake for Friday, February 5th

Ogima, Wendy, and Robert are joined by Mary Kunesh-Podein to discuss racial stereotypes used as NFL team mascots, anti-transgender bills, and Black History Month. Wendy ends the show with some good animal news!

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The Matt McNeil Show for Friday, February 5th

Matt starts the show off with a tribute to Christopher Plummer… RIP Matt addresses his comments on the former police officer Kim Voss’ letter to the editor, as well as the dysfunction of the Minneapolis police department. Paul Gazelka is a hypocrite… Brett Johnson joins Matt to talk about Mike Lindell and other MN political…

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NRR Presents: I’m Awake for February 4th

Ogima, Wendy, and Robert give us the news of the day. Ogima touches on the House of Representatives trials, the Wisconsin mask ban and subsequent reinstatement, and more! Robert Lilligren joins the show to talk about Native issues, such as the environmental degradation of sacred sites, Native COVID mortality rates, Dr. Antony Stately’s work with…

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The Matt McNeil Show for Thursday, February 4th

Matt starts of with some Minnesota news, such as Paul Gazelka criticizing the city of Minneapolis with the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin, other GOP senator controversies. Matt talks about Trump’s refusal to voluntarily testify at his impeachment trial. Governor Evers instates a new state-wide mask mandate after the Republican majority senate repeals the last…

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

Ogimna starts today’s show with updates on Line 3 and other environmental news. Then Winona LuDuke joins us with more details on Line 3. Bob Blake calls in from Solar Bear with solar news. In today’s sacred animals segment Wendy talks about wolves and their status on the endangered species list.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 3rd, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Republicans and conservatives have been very silent this week about the funeral of capitol police officer Brian Sicknick, who was killed in the Jan. 6 insurrection. More proof that Republicans don’t really don’t care about the police either. Hour 1 segment 2: Derek Chauvin was among a group of Mpls police…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 2, 2021

Cliff Schecter joins Matt; coronavirus/update on the triple homicide in St. Paul; statewide races and the expansion of Democratic territory into the suburbs; Mike Lindell whack-a-mole on Twitter/Patrick Coolican with Brett; “Bullhorn Lady”, one of the key actors in the Capitol riots has been identified; a new Minnesota state program designed to make college admissions…

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

Ogima starts us off with the latest news today. Then Dr. Anthony Stately joins us to talk about COVID vaccinations and what heard immunity could look like. Bemidji City Council member Audrey Thayer joins us to talk about challenges the homeless population in the area are facing. Then for today’s sacred animals segment Wendy talks…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 1st, 2021

Matt talks about a dilemma he and his family faced over the weekend from a panhandler who rejected Matt’s offer of food. The DFL makes a push for cannabis legalization. The GOP only opposed it because of they benefit by recruiting fake legalize cannabis party candidates to steal votes from DFL candidates. A New York…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – January 31, 2021

This week I give an update on Amanda Gorman, who’s been selected to read poetry at the Super Bowl—a first! I also share about a man who was spotted $12 by a Cedar Rapids HyVee checker; that man later launched a GoFundMe to honor the checker’s generosity. So far, the GoFundMe has raised $4700+. The…

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NRR Presents: I’m Awake for Friday, January 29th

Wendy, Ogima, and Robert kick the show off with updates on Line 3, and an interview with Senator Mary Kunesh-Podein. Mary reveals what is going on at the Capital. Tune in to hear details about government reform, economic policies, and more from guest Senator Mary Kunesh-Podein.

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The Matt McNeil Show for Friday, January 29th

Matt kicks the show off highlighting his run-in with a troll! Matt revisits the accident from yesterday to remind us of the fragility and immense value of the time we get on this earth. More on the Gamestop stock situation, GOP Governor MN Governor’s race, some COVID unsafe gatherings of a MN business, school COVID…

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NRR Presents: I’m Awake for Thursday, January 28th

Robert Lilligren and Tara Houska join Wendy, Ogima, and Robert to discuss Native issues. Catch up with updates on MMIW and Line 3. Ogima catches us up with the news, and Wendy gives us news on sacred animals.

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The Matt McNeil Show for Thursday, January 28th

Matt begins the show off with the breaking Gamestop Stock story. Matt dissects what caused the crisis for hedge fund managers, the competing Reddit stock community, and the implications for the future.   Matt gives us news about profanity on flags, COVID updates, and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 27, 2021

Matt talks about his visit to the Como Zoo and the safety precautions they’ve put in placer to make for a good experience. 45 Republican Senators vote not to hold Trump accountable. The Wall Street Journal releases a video showing the Proud Boys appearing to coordinate the capitol attacks. Over 100 capitol police officers were…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 26, 2021

Mike Lindell banned from Twitter/Trump’s role in the insurrection and Republicans continuing to reject his responsibility; MN state legislators refusing to condemn the US Capitol violence; Jennifer Carnahan and the MN GOP take a trip to South Dakota and ignore COVID safety, in other news water is wet; coronavirus; Brazilian strain of COVID arrives in…

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Connecting with the Universe at a Deeper Level with Matt Kahn – January 24, 2021

Meet Matt Kahn, the author of Everything is Here to Help You, Whatever Arises, Love That and The Universe Always Has a Plan: The Ten Golden Rules of Letting Go as well as a YouTube sensation with over 19 million channel viewers. Khan shares how he started his journey, his observation and study of life,…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – January 25, 2021

Ogima starts off today’s show with the latest news. Then Dr. Anthony Stately updates us on important COVID information including possible mutations, vaccination plans and more. Then Wendy talks about horses on her sacred animals segment.

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 25th, 2021

On today’s show: The Packers and their enthusiastic fan base lose a close playoff game yesterday. The Winter Carnival will have a drive through event this year. The MN COVID update and how people 65+ can register to eventually get a vaccine in Minnesota. The Sahan Journal just ran a piece talking about the dehumanizing…

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NRR Presents: I’m Awake

The crew gives an update on Line 3, and Biden’s new administration. Mary Kunesh-Podein joins the crew to talk about education, educational struggles during the pandemic, and more! Wendy gives an update on the status of endangered animals.

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The Matt McNeil Show for Friday, January 22nd

Matt honors the memory of Hank Aaron at the start of the show. Sven Sundgaard joins Matt to discuss the concerning lack of cold weather so far in this 2020 winter. Matt brings up the disturbing email from Jennifer Carnahan sympathizing with Nazis. Matt touches on the shortage of electric cars in Minnesota.   During…

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The Matt McNeil Show for Thursday, January 21st

Matt starts off with some news about Zug Zug and new romance Zara, and Mike Lindell and actress Jane Krakowski. Matt also digs into some COVID headlines, especially vaccina distribution. Matt goes into some OSHA COVID controversies and violations.   Matt starts off the second hour discussing whether the intersection where George Floyd passed should…

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NRR Presents: I’m Awake for Wednesday, January 20th

The Pilots are joined by Lasha Tilson to check out the American Indian COVID Resource hotline, Bob Blake to hear some exciting Solar Industry news, and Ogima to hear some news about Line 3 and today’s inauguration!

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The Matt McNeil Show for Wednesday, January 20th

Matt speaks about the Inauguration, Trump leaving the White House, and Trump’s legacy as ex-president. Jeff joins Matt to speak about the whole country taking a breath with Trump leaving office. Cliff Schecter joins Matt as well to talk about a more Progressive Biden entering office, the splitting of the Republican Party, and the willingness…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 19, 2021

Revisiting the goofier moments of the Trump admin; where does Trump’s presidency rank? It’s no debate; why we still need to challenge Trumpism and Trump supporters after he’s out of office; Mike Lindell willing to go down with his ship as businesses end partnerships with him; Brett and Patrick Coolican discuss what’s happening at the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 18, 2021

On today’s show: Zug Zug and MN winter outdoor activities. The MN COVID-19 update. Republicans will try to erase the failures of Trump on COVID and blame them on Biden. Conservatives and Republicans flouting COVID safety precautions shows their selfishness, including the large MNGOP in person post election party that turned out to be a…

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Living Healthy and Living Well January 16 2020

Kristyn Rupp, MacPhail Music for Life Manager, joins host Ken Haglind with three of her Teaching Artist colleagues: Jerry Rubino, Andrea Leap, and Joey Clark to share about this unique program that offers music lessons, classes and musical ensembles that are designed specifically for adults 55+. Whether it is learning a new instrument, exploring topics within…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 14th 2021

The Trumps appear to be stealing items from the White House. Jared and Ivanka ban secret service agents from using any bathrooms at their home. MN Congressional Republicans are still completely delusional about Biden’s election win and last week’s right wing attack on the capitol. DFL state senate minority leader Susan Kent (district 53) joins…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 12, 2021

Republicans need to do more to stop the violence; Trace Beaulieu previews his Return of the Mads event with Frank Conniff and Mary Jo Pehl; Brett visits with Patrick Coolican about Bob Kroll’s potential successor and more; coronavirus update; the deep, direct entanglement of state and national legislators supporting Trump’s insurrection.

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Matt McNeil Show – Monday, January 11th

Some strange activity in DC leads to speculation that something could be up with Donald Trump and Mike Pence tonight. Bob Kroll announces he’s retiring at the end of January. While that’s good news the entire Minneapolis police union needs to to be overhauled. MN COVID update (finally some good news). At the MN legislature…

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Holistic Yoga to Balance Well-Being with Master Hong Kim – January 10, 2021

Meet Master Hong Kim, the owner of Body and Brain Yoga in Maple Grove (now Minnetonka). Master Hong shares the philosophy behind body and brain yoga which stresses the importance of balance in the physical, mental and spiritual levels. He talks about the initial awakening that takes place in his classes, leading to the hope…

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