Posts by AM950 Production Staff
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 05.06.2020
On Today’s show, Brett discusses the “screw-it” attitude Scott Jensen appears to have taken recently. The CoronaVirus task force is more popular than Trump could have ever imagined. And protests over the shutdown economy seem a bit premature.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2020
Matt speaks in support of the class of 2020; Matt has an issue with Rep. Eric Lucero, who objected to gender identity being added to state hate crime definitions; the city of Lakefield in Jackson County rejects stay at home despite Jackson County becoming a major hotspot.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – May 5, 2020
Minnesota now faces a $2.25 billion budget deficit due to coronavirus expenses; potential treatments and potential landmines; pros and cons of safe business reopenings.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 4, 2020
Today on the show, Matt talks about the conservative grip on media, gives us a MN update on coronavirus, and the story of the man from Watertown who shot and killed a St. Paul driver after a minor accident.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – May 4, 2020
Native Roots Radio Presents: We’re Still Here – 05.03.2020
I’m Awake – May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020 Native Roots Radio I’m Awake Live 1pm-3pm central time Joining Robert Pilot (Ho Chunk) Welcomes: Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Winona LaDuke Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House Rep Wendy Pilot HSUS Hour 2 Nancy Beaulieu Bemidji 350 Robert Lilligren Emma Needham Peggy Flanagan Lt. Gov …
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Read MoreFood Freedom Radio – May 2, 2020
Today on the show: Paul Sobocinski from Land Stweardship Project – landstewardshipproject.org Courtney Tchida from MN State Horticulture Society – northerngardener.org
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 05.01.2020
On today’s episode: Scott Jensen plays golf Minnesota sees a spike in Coronavirus cases (because of increased testing) Tractor theft Bill Corbett of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Rifftrax talks with Matt about what he has been up to and promotes a charity script read of his movie ‘Hate Mail’ DISCO!
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Read MoreBill Corbett (Matt McNeil Show – 05.01.2020)
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 05.01.2020
Kevin Featherly of MN Lawyer opens up todays show to discuss civil asset seizure and a new lawsuit by the ACLU to fight them. A look at International Workers’ Day. How can we make police accountable for their own misdeeds.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.30.2020
Matt has an altercation involving a dog, a park, an old crank, and a sign (or lack thereof.)Puzzles are back! Walz authorizes an extension of the stay at home order with a couple relaxations. A band of small businesses sues the Governor’s office over their businesses being forced to close. And to close the show,…
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.30.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.29.2020
On today’s episode of FYI Politics, Minnesota sees a rise in cases as a result of increased testing. Why wasn’t Pence wearing a mask at the Mayo Clinic? Why does the Coronavirus spread so rapidly throughout meat processing plants? How should Biden approach the Tara Reade accusations?
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Read MoreJeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show – 04.29.2020)
The Matt McNeil Show – 04.29.2020
Matt opens today’s show with Jeff Stein to discuss Trump’s handling of Coronavirus and his refusal to accept help from his fellow Republicans. Meat processing plants fail to accept any responsibility meanwhile Trump demands that they remain open. ‘Deplorables’ would sacrifice our lives for a haircut.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 28, 2020
Mike Pence tours the Mayo Clinic in Rochester – without a mask! AND he brought Jim Hagedorn with him! What the heck are these people doing? Matt also gives a roundup of the people charged with violating Minnesota’s stay at home order.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – April 28, 2020
Mitch McConnell wants to protect big business from coronavirus lawsuits if their workers get sick on the job (and Chuck Schumer may, or may not save the day); coronavirus challenge trials; Joe Biden’s sexual assault allegations.
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Click Here: Revisiting Jessie Diggins Speaking with Matt McNeil
FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – April 27, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – April 27, 2020
Today on the show, Matt talks about the shingle creek pollution and homelessness, he addresses the photoshopped image shared, and he talks about how James Buchanan has led the Republican to their wealth over working class mentality.
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Wall of Power Radio Hour – April 25, 2020
We have a very informative interview with Dr. Jeff Balke, resident physician in the ICU Unit at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Jeff talks about the current pandemic, studying with Dr. Anthony Fauci at NIH in ’87-88 during the AIDS epidemic. Jeff also talks about working with Dr. Harry Jacob at the UofMN Hospital.…
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – April 27, 2020
This week I talk about the 50th anniversary of “Earth Day” and feature its architect, Denis Hayes. The Big Interview is with Diane Muntean, who I worked with to help training 1200 people in Steamboat Springs CO last September. In the C-Block I talk about the first Earth Day in 1970, where my idealism was…
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Read MoreConnections Radio – 04.25.2020
I’m Awake – 04.25.2020
Joining Robert Pilot (Ho Chunk) Welcomes: Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Jon Greendeer (Ho Chunk) Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House Rep Tricia Zunker (Ho Chunk) Candidate for Congress Wisconsin Nancy Beaulieu Bemidji 350 Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Emma Needham (Native…
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Read MoreFood Freedom Radio with Victoria Erhart, Alana Bliss & Elizabeth Dahl – 04.25.2020
With Victoria Erhart of www.friendsschoolplantsale.com and Alana Bliss & Elizabeth Dahl of www.greenguilds.com
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.24.2020
On today’s episode Matt takes a look at the disaster that was Rochester’s #OperationGridlock. Ellison zeroes in on people exploiting scarcities during the shutdown. Parks are closing off some of their amenities. in the later half of the show Matt is joined by Mystery Science Theater’s Trace Beaulieu.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.24.2020
Trump spitballs was to combat the Coronavirus, including injections of disinfectant and getting light inside of people. An update on CoVID-19 in Minnesota. In the latter half of the show Brett is joined by Kevin Featherly of MN Lawyer to discuss changes to the court system and some potential shortenings of prison sentences.
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Read MoreTrace Beaulieu (Matt McNeil Show – 04.24.2020)
Click Here for Thom Hartmann Bonus with Matt McNeil – 04.23.2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.23.2020
The Matt McNeil Show – 04.23.2020
On today’s show Matt delves into the various businesses and locations still to be closed or cancelled on account of the Coronavirus like school and the State Fair. Grocery stores are looking well stocked despite reports of our overly specialised agricultural system intentionally destroying product. The food system in this country can’t prioritize the well…
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Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party – 04.22.2020
Pilot Progressive Party Earth Day! Joining Robert and Wendy: Tricia Zunker Wisconsin Congress District 7 Candidate (Ho Chunk) Andy Pearson MN350
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.22.2020
n today’s show Matt talks about how some people are using the Coronavirus as an excuse to litter, the “Flu Klux Klan” demands others go back to work, and meat processing plants across the midwest are hotspots for infection. In the second half of the episode, Jeff Stein joins Matt to discuss the rapidly deteriorating…
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.22.2020
Today’s show opens with the Tim Walz briefing about the state’s plan to increase testing for the Coronavirus. Later Brett is joined by Micahel Allen, owner of All Energy Solar, to discuss the rebates and tax incentives currently available to those investing in solar power. Douglas Terrier, Chief technologist of NASA, joins Brett to close…
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Read MoreJeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show – 04.22.2020)
Cliff Schecter (Matt McNeil Show, April 21, 2020)
The Matt McNeil Show – April 21, 2020
Matt has had enough of people like Rep. Scott Jensen continuing to downplay and minimize the coronavirus pandemic; Cliff Schecter joins the show.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – April 21, 2020
A full slate of guests join Brett this afternoon – Christina Castaneda, a Texas oil/gas attorney to discuss the crashing oil market; David Enyeart of Next Chapter Books in St. Paul; Jeet Heer of The Nation magazine to discuss how the Biden campaign matches up with Trump’s.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – April 20, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – April 20, 2020
Today on the show, Matt recounts the story of the 1st Minnesota Regiment in the Civil War, he gives us an update on Coronavirus in Minnesota, and he addresses how this pandemic has exposed weaknesses of republican policy.
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Read MoreFood Freedom Radio – April 18, 2020
Boilermakers with Artist John Gerber
Wall of Power Radio Hour – April 18, 2020
We had a delightful and charming interview with songstress, guitar player, producer, and yoga instructor Ms. Molly Maher. We chatted about her ab-fab new record “Follow” and played several tracks off it. She talked about the record, her musical history, victorious bout with cancer, and more. We Love Molly Maher!
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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 20, 2020
Our featured idealist is the famed chef, Jose Andres, who created World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit emergency kitchen/meal organization to feed survivors of natural disasters and the Covid-19 pandemic. The Big Interview is an encore airing of my 2018 interview of AM950 owner and general manager, Chad Larson. In my C-Block, I talk about my…
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Read More“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – April 18, 2020
Terri Mattson, Founder of Beginning Today Lifestyle Wellness, offers coaching classes to companies, senior communities, and individuals to help guide you in making small changes in habits for maximum results one step at a time. she has been in the wellness industry for over 13 years and the last four running her own coaching company.…
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Read MoreI’m Awake – April 18, 2020
Native Roots Radio I’m Awake Live 1pm-3pm central time Joining Robert Pilot (Ho Chunk) Welcomes: Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Winona LaDuke Honor the Earth Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House Rep Nancy Beaulieu Bemidji 350 Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Jamie Edwards Gov. Affairs Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe…
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Read MoreConnections Radio – April 18, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.17.2020
Today’s show opens with the press conference from Governor Walz. Out door activities are being reintroduced to the public amidst what some say is the flattening if the curve. Jeremiah Ellison, Minneapolis city council member, explains his proposal to forgive rent and mortgages.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.17.2020
Today Matt looks at the changes Walz has announced about outdoor activities all across Minnesota. Republicans protest at the Governor’s mansion. The loss of steel markets in Minnesota gets blamed on coronavirus.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.16.2020
The Matt McNeil Show – 04.16.2020
On today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt explores the ways people are using teleconferencing during this shelter at home order. Actor Brian Dennehy passes away and Matt pays tribute to some of his most iconic roles. A single pork processing plant in South Dakota has over 600 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and…
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Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party – 04.15.2020
Joining Robert and Wendy: Lica Lopez Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) Barry Hand Educator Lakota Dakota Teacher/ Activist Rebecca Backus, Laura Linnes Covid19 Delivery-TC Metro MN
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.15.2020
On today’s show Ali Fuhrman of Hennepin County Library Union open the show to discuss how the libraries of Minneapolis are handling CoVID-19. An emergency insulin act passes through both houses of Minnesota legislature. What’ll happen if a candidate drops out of the race for president after securing the primary? Potential vice presidential picks and…
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Read MoreJeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show – 04.15.2020)
The Matt McNeil Show – 04.15.2020
On today’s episode Matt opens with a recollection of his youth spent roaming the woods of New England. Coronavirus and the very "Christian" response to it. Minnesota passes an emergency insulin bill. In the final half Matt welcomes on friend-of-the-show, Jeff Stein, to talk all things social distancing and weigh in on the Democrats strategy…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 14, 2020
Matt fears for the future of the post office; coronavirus conversation continues.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – April 7, 2020
Banks, loans, and bailouts are largely the theme of the day.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – April 13, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – April 13, 2020
Today on the show, Matt talks about his Easter in quarantine, Scott Jensen’s 15 minutes of infamy on Fox News downplaying Covid-19 deaths, and the credibility of a recent sexual assault allegation against Biden.
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New Beginnings – April 11, 2020
Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 13, 2020
We highlight the late singer Bill Withers, whose music has been said to define “soulful selflessness.” The Big Interview is with Elisabeth Samson Lee, a sexual assault survivor/idealist who is working to make it easier to report sexual assaults by law enforcement personnel. In my C-Block, I share about “sprouts”—the joy of planting wildflower seeds…
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Read MoreWall of Power Radio Hour – April 11, 2020
We had a great chat with legendary Philly DJ Michael Tearson. Mr. Tearson was recently cited in the Philadelphia Inquirer obit of producer and Philly boy Hal Wilner as a big influence on Mr. Wilner. We chatted about Hal, played a couple of tracks he produced and more. Michael talked about his own history, the…
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Read MoreFood Freedom Radio – 04.11.2020
Connections Radio – 04.11.2020
I’m Awake – 04.11.2020
Joining Robert Pilot (Ho Chunk) Welcomes: Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Clyde Bellecourt Founder of THE American Indian Movement Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House Rep Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Nancy Beaulieu Bemidji 350 Emma Needham Red Lake Curtis West (Ho Chunk)
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.10.2020
Guest hosted by Robert Pilot from AM950’s own I’m Awake (Sat 1PM) and Pilot’s Progressive Party (Wed 5PM)! Nancy Beaulieu of Bemidji 350 House Rep Mary Kuenesh- Podein
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.10.2020
On today’s episode: Baseball in the age of Covid, Ellison goes after crooked landlords and cheap gas may be coming to an end.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – 04.09.2020
The Matt McNeil Show – 04.09.2020
On today’s show, Matt has a first person run-in with a MAGA-ite at the grocery store. Trump is the chosen one? Ellison goes after a landlord trying to evict during the pandemic. and conservatives are getting their talking points from their leaders.
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Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party – 04.08.2020
Pilot Progressive Party Joining Robert and Wendy: Erin Murphy Former Minnesota House Rep, State Senate candidate Keala Kelly Native Hawaiian Journalist, filmmaker
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Read MoreJeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show – 04.08.2020)
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.08.2020
Tim Walz extends the shelter-in-place order, the language of party division remains the same but the sides have switched places, and Bernie Sanders drops out. Will his supporters follow the Democratic party?
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.08.2020
On today’s episode of the show, Matt goes over Walz’s extension of the shelter-in-place order and clarifications on changing conditions, voter privacy, and Jeff Stein discusses Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 7, 2020
The latest on coronavirus; Dr. Jeremy Munson resurfaces.
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Read MoreDrink in the Style (Special) – April 7, 2020
Gregory hosts a very special Tuesday afternoon edition of Drink in the Style.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – April 6, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – April 6, 2020
Today on the show, Matt plays Governor Walz’s State of the State speech. He then reprimands racist comments from anyone, including his own fans. And he finishes the show by responding to Jennifer Carnahan.
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Wall of Power Radio Hour – April 4, 2020
We had a very enjoyable conversation with musician, author, writer, and record producer John Kruth. The story about the Crusher, David Letterman, Hulk Hogan, John Prine, and Joan Jett was amazing.
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – April 6, 2020
This week’s historical idealist is the Rev. Joseph Lowery, who was called the “Dean of the Civil Rights Movement,” and who passed at the end of March. The Big Interview is a repeat of my 2018 interview of Bussho Lahn of the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center. I’m my C-Block, I talk about reaching out to…
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Read MoreNew Beginnings – April 4, 2020
Native Truth – Indigenous analysis of historic importation of diseases to Hawaii
This clip is part of an interview from 2 weeks ago with Cookie Akau Gaspar about our frustration with elected officials who, rather than protect the people of Hawaii, kept flights coming and hotels open to tourists, politely asking them to self quarantine in their hotel rooms. To date, tourists are still sunbathing on hotel…
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Read MoreNative Truth – Earth Will Purify Itself
This clip is from a talk John Trudell gave in 1980. It is an anti-nukes speech, and it aired recently on First Voices Radio (2-5-2020)as a rebroadcast that includes speeches from Oren Lyons and Phillip Deere. Very powerful, absolutely prophetic. Go to FirstVoicesIndigenous Voices.org for the full broadcast.
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Read MoreNative Truth – Cookie Akau Gaspar
This week on TNT: In the wake of the Corona Virus, I discuss the the historical reality of foreign diseases being used against the Hawaiian people with my guest, Native Hawaiian activist, Cookie Akau Gaspar, the co-host of Songs of Sovereignty. We talk about the Hawaiian Kingdom (then and now) and the frustration many of…
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Read MoreNative Truth – Jan 5 2020 episode 7
My guest this week is Robert Thorpe, Aboriginal rights activist in Australia, who speaks about genocide, state sponsored theft of Native children, and the connection between destroying sacred sites and the ongoing wildfires in Australia. For more information about Robbie’s work, look him up on Face Book under Robert Thorpe, and check out the dozens…
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Read MoreI’m Awake – April 4, 2020
Live 1pm-3pm central time Joining Robert Pilot (Ho Chunk) Welcomes: Lt Gov Peggy Flanagan US Rep KS Sharice Davids Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House Rep Jamie Edwards Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Nancy Beaulieu Bemidji 350 Curtis West (Ho Chunk) Listen Live AM950, TuneIN…
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Read MoreConnections Radio – April 4, 2020
FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.03.2020
Trump Claims the title of “War-Time” president. Elon Musk donates CPAP machines and calls the ventilators. The DNC convention is pushed back into August.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.03.2020
On this episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt addresses the concerns about him promoting shopping early in the the morning to get hard to acquire items. First Ave celebrates 50 years in business. and Trump’s failures are because Nancy Pelosi tore up Trump’s plans… his only copy.
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Read MoreFYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 04.02.2020
On today’s episode of FYI Politics. the empty spectacle of just appreciating service workers, The $2 trillion dollar slush fund oversight is toothless and a robo-voice to text dictation creates incredible nicknames.</description>
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.02.2020
On today’s show: getting up at the crack of dawn for toilet paper, the scourge of personal shoppers, poultry spitters and how Trump states continue along in their delusions about Covid-19 being a hoax.
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Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party – 04.01.2020
Joining Robert and Wendy: Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – 04.01.2020
On today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt goes through the current state of Minnesota and the nation in the time of Coronavirus. Later in the show he is joined by Jeff Stein to discuss Trump’s sudden reversal of position in how to respond to COVID-19.
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