The Matt McNeil Show – 12.20.2019

Matt begins his show questioning just how social “social” media truly is. Mark Johnson pretends crime only exists within urban cities. Republicans pretend to care about gun violence. Mid way through the show Paul Metsa calls in to talk about his upcoming projects and regales Matt with stories of his Christmas song and proclamations about…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.19.2019

On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Matt begins with a summary of outrageous comments wishing for a school shooting. Republicans are unwilling or unable to defend Trump’s character and innocence. Later in the show Cliff Schecter joins Matt to discuss the how the impeachment will proceed now that Nancy Pelosi has suggested that…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.18.2019

Matt faces a difficult decision this Christmas; should his ham be sandichable? A summary of pro-impeachment rallies around the state. Star Tribune manages to ignore the rallies completely. Listener calls proclaiming Matt has vastly underestimated their attendance. Republicans continue sinking to lower and lower depths.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.18.2019

Brett hosts this episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee with Erik producing. Republicans strain to make coherent analogies to the House impeachment hearings. Would Biden promising to only run for a single term help his chances in the primary?

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Pilot’s Progressive Party – 12.18.2019

David Hutchinson, Hennepin County Sheriff Ashley Fairbanks, Anishinaabe artist, activist and political organizer from Minneapolis, currently living in San Antonio. Keala Kelly (Native Hawaiian) is an award-winning filmmaker and journalist. Join Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.17.2019

Brett hosts today’s episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee. The Democrats pass a new budget and declare it a victory despite having very little to show for it. The Democratic party needs to read their Machiavelli. Chuck Todd determines that Trump’s impeachment hearings are very unpopular amongst… Trump voters? Georgia continues it’s rich tradition of voter…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.17.2019

Matt Begins today’s show with a story about an incredible out of touch boss and her interpretation of what a Christmas bonus should be. Trump’s bizarre letter to Pelosi, Democrats need to grow a backbone and defend the impeachment process, a flu a running rampant in Minnesota schools and Paul Gazelka’s brain is melting quicker…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 16, 2019

Today on the show, Matt talks about the not-so-yuge rally at the Mall of America,  the Teamster strike in St. Louis County affecting snowplow drivers among others, the trouble with bringing jobs to rural Minnesota, and finishes up with the disastrous Jim Hagedorn townhall meeting.

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I’m Awake – 12.14.2019

Join Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Mary Kunesh- Podein along with Marcie Rendon Author of Girls Gone Missing, Sharon Day Water Walker Indigenous People’s Task Force, Michael A Goze AICDC, Celeste De Mars Co-Chair The Circle, Doren Day Indigenous Knowledge Keeper.

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Living Healthy And Aging Well – 12.14.2019

Libby Utter, Executive Director of Gilda’s Club Twin Cities, talks about their free five-part program to provide social and emotional support for anyone impacted by cancer. Gilda’s Club Twin cities is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.13.2019

Today’s episode of Repartee is guest hosted by AM950’s own Ellie Krug! She speaks about the role of kindness in our lives and invites callers to share acts of kindness from their own lives. LAter in the show she speaks about the Supreme court ruling on the forced release of Trump’s tax returns with tax…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.13.2019

Today’s Matt McNeil show is all over the place! Polite thieves, Boris Johnson outperforms predictions, Chinese trade news is continuing to repeat itself. An attempt to brand a right-wing “squad” leaves the gate limping. And a 700+ pound black bear is poached, while it’s killer is charged with federal crimes.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.12.2019

Today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show begins with Matt donning his chef’s hat. Republicans can’t deny obstructing congress. Charter schools and open enrollment are failed experiments and we ought to stop propping them up. Agriculture continues to feel Trump’s disastrous tariffs. Closing the show, Rick Vogt of the TC Ballet joins Matt to discuss…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.11.2019

This episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee begins with an interview with David Schultz of Hamline University, who makes the case for censuring the president rather than impeaching him. Later in the show listener calls are taken discussing everything from the Afghanistan invasion to a song about revokal of food stamps.

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – December 7, 2019

Olivia Klinkner, Member Services Manager, and Tyana Casmer, Sports and Events Manager, with Life Time talk about the new senior health and wellness programs for their growing 55+ membership group and also discuss Life Time’s commitment to help all their members live happy and healthy lives.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.06.2019

Matt begins today’s show with the unfortunate story of a helicopter accident. How should we feel about Kylie Rae Harris now that we know she was driving drunk? Is there a culture of binge Drinking in the Upper Midwest? The South continues to be sore about losing their war to keep slaves. Trump’s numbers are…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.06.2019

This Friday’s episode of the Minnesota Progressive Repartee is hosted by Brett Johnson with Erik on the production board. The Stock market goes up, it goes down; how insignificant are the things China does that results in massive changes to Wall Street? Should Democrats try to stretch out the impeachment process to put it closer…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.05.2019

Matt opens today’s show with a short discussion about the Nut Cracker musical and then receives an unexpected call from a Ballerina performing in that very show. The very real threats posed by a second Trump term. Why the young people need to care about the upcoming elections and why vaccines are important for not…

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Pilot’s Progressive Party – 12.04.2019

With Alexandra first Rights of Mississippi event this Thursday, and hear from two amazing panels about how nature has impacted their lives and work and what we can do to protect her. Richard William Painter is an American lawyer, professor,

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.04.2019

Brett and Erik are here for this Wednesday edition of Minnesota Progressive Repartee. What hidden purposes could Amazon have for their Ring cameras and why have all of the “big-data” tech companies been coming out with their own home surveillance cameras? Bernie speaks with the MLB. Ilhan Omar appears to be getting challenged from a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.04.2019

Matt opens today’s show with a closer look at the unofficial Republican representative for Constitutional law Prof. Turley. Are his arguments valid, consistent from the Clinton impeachment? Ellison goes after Juul Vaporizers for intentionally targeting minors. American schools continue to fall behind as we continue to stick with conservative education policy. Jeff Stein joins fresh…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 12.03.2019

Today’s Matt McNeil Show is a spicy one. Warming up with the obligatory discussion of Thanksgiving Leftovers, the show moves in a more serious direction with talk about exactly how screwed Trump’s lackeys really are. Next, Kamala Harris drops out of the race and Matt tries to trace just where her campaign began to falter…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.03.2019

Brett hosts today’s Minnesota Progressive Repartee with Erik on the production board. An absolute grab-bag of an episode discussing everything from wishing for Danielle Stella to grace our presence for an interview to the hot scoops on elusive and influential “bundlers”, to the inevitable shrinking of the DNC primary field.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 2, 2019

Today on the show, Matt talks about the death threat from Danielle Stella against Rep. Omar. Then Matt touches on the tragic murder that took place in Minneapolis and why we need gun law reform. Matt wraps up the show with a conversation about taking pictures in public.

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Ellie 2.0 – Radio 12.2.19

The featured idealist this week is Irene Morgan, who was arrested in 1944 for refusing to give up her bus seat in favor of white-color persons in Virginia. She kicked the sheriff who tried to take her off the bus and tore up the citation he gave her. Eventually, she was arrested but she took…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 11.27.2019

On today’s episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee, Brett hosts and Erik produces.  The show opens with a short interview of AM950’s Wall of Power Radio Hour host, Paul Metsa, introducing his latest album “Walkin’ in a Woman’s World”.  Later in the show Brett and Erik run through a list of prominent politicians and decide what…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 11.27.2019

Brett and Erik join Matt to begin today’s show with a discussion about their plans for Thanksgiving. A Bloomington woman continues her crusade against children making excessive use of a public park. Late in the show Jeff Stein joins Matt to speak about the volatile polls measuring Democratic support of Trump’s impeachment and the Republican’s…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 11.26.2019

Brett hosts today’s episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee with Erik producing.  How do you deal with heated political discussions with friends and family during the holiday season?  How would Obama deal with a hypothetical Bernie Sanders Democratic nomination, Biden?

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The Matt McNeil Show – 11.26.2019

On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show Matt tries to determine why all the sudden Republicans are concerned with daycare centers misusing date funds. Minnetonka’s water is being used as a communal toilet and the SW light rail continues to be built despite dishonest and dumb arguments against it.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 25, 2019

On today’s show, Matt talks to our Thanksgiving expert, Terry John Zila about Thanksgiving food. He then talks about Trump’s atrocious decision to pardon Eddie Gallagher and let him retire as a Navy SEAL. He wraps up the show wishing Nick Zerwas well as he retires, but doesn’t forget some of the horrible policies he…

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – November 23, 2019

Rachel Schromen, attorney with Schromen Law, specializing in the areas of estate planning, medical assistance planning, probate, and estate/trust administration. She also has a certified therapy dog and provides services to hospice patients.

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I’m Awake – November 23, 2019

On Saturday’s show, Robert Pilot welcomes guests: State Rep. Kunesh-Podein’s updates Bev Bushyhead – Chair, Urban Indian Advisory Board at Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Emma Needham’s Essay Wendy Pilot discusses important information on our sacred animals Nancy Beaulieu – MN350 update Bob Blake from Red Lake Curtis West – Events and Ho Chunk news

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The Matt McNeil Show – 11.22.2019

Matt opens today’s show with the a bit of food journalism that is eerily familiar of the the infamous NYT’s “grape salad”. Who are these Minnesotans that need a recipe for salad and are they attending the same dinners as those who putting brownies out in lieu of turkey? Matt shares his Thanksgiving tips, the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 11.21.2019

Matt opens today’s show with gust, Jack Rice. Together they discuss the ongoing impeachments hearings and the looming fallout facing Republicans as a result. Later in the show Matt takes listener calls and talks about everything from the construction of the light rail to Colin Peterson’s hypothetical position on the impeachment of an imagined democratic…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 11.20.2019

Matt’s celebrating the Trump impeachment! Is crime in Minneapolis being exaggerated to justify more police spending? Jeff Stein joins Matt to discuss the Trump’s impeachment hearings and weigh the effects this will have on Trump’s popularity within the party.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 11.20.2019

On today’s episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee, Brett welcomes Hamline University Professor, David Schultz, to the show to discuss Trump’s impeachment hearings. Later in the show, callers weigh in on potential candidates for Democratic nominee,

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 11.19.2019

Today’s episode of the Minnesota Progressive Repartee features Brett and Erik. Beginning the show they talk about keep up to date on the impeachment hearings. Is everyone else feeling so burnt out? Then Brett talks about the secretive Operation Nightingale and how likely it is that Amazon and Google have compromised the information of some…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 11.19.2019

Cliff Schecter opens today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show. How many new ways can Republicans find to be dishonest? Vindman defends his decisions. South Dakota’s new PSA seems inexplicably to be Pro-meth? MN Republicans try to give off the appearance of supporting emergency insulin while ultimately they’re just concerned with pleasing the pharmaceutical industry.…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – 11.18.19

This week’s featured idealists are the Gulabi Gang (which isn’t a gang at all but an organization) which mobilizes women and some men in India to press for reforms around domestic violence and unprosecuted rapes of women. The Big Interview is with Michael Rexford, a Los Angeles attorney and idealist who’s founded LightHopeLife.org, a suicide…

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