Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 29, 2019

Today’s episode of the Minnesota Progressive Repartee is hosted Brett Johnson and Erik. They work their way through the Minnesota House of Representatives poll being provided to State Fair goers and give their thoughts and positions on the issues of background checks to gas taxes to cursive. Keith Ellison speaks on the controversy surrounding Ilhan…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 29, 2019

On today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show Matt speaks on the hypocrisy exhibited by the republicans of Alabama. Goes to war with the corndog preferers and explains the bucket of pronto pups in all their glory. Later he takes a peek at an inebriated instance taking place in the St. Paul Best Western’s hotel…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 28, 2019

On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show Matt discusses the Republicans’ reaction to Obama’s tan suit versus their reaction to litany of controversies Trump experiences on a regular basis. Trump “jokes” about pardoning anjy of his aides for things that result in getting the border closer to being constructed. Would the media ignore a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 27, 2019

On today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt discusses the neighbor from hell, police apprehending a man suspected of intentionally littering the street with screws and nails and Dave Osmek’s recent words about “chopping up” his political rivals.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 27, 2019

This Minnesota Progressive Repartee is host by Brett Johnson with Erik producing. They discuss what Ozmek’s strategy or lack thereof was for drunkenly expressing how his political opponent would be defeated with exceedingly violent metaphors. Minnesota eyes a way to protect contracted workers from being victims of wage theft by their “employers”.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 26, 2019

Brett Johnson and Sam Turnberg host today’s Repartee. We talk about: Don’t convince your Republican friends to vote Dem (they won’t). Tell them to vote for Joe Walsh (Trump’s new primary challenger) Rumors of Ilhan Omar facing a significant DFL primary challenger. Also another well-known name might run in CD8. How 3rd party candidates in…

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Matt McNeil – Curt Brown Interview

Matt speaks with Curt Brown, author of Minnesota, 1918: When Flu, Fire, and War Ravaged the State. In 1918, Minnesota and its residents were confronted with a series of devastating events that put communities to the test, forcing them to persevere through untold hardship. First, as the nation immersed itself in the global conflict later…

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Matt McNeil – Doug Hoverson Interview

Matt speaks with Doug Hoverson, author of The Drink That Made Wisconsin Famous: Beer and Brewing in the Badger State. Few places on Earth are as identified with beer as Wisconsin, with good reason. Since its first commercial brewery was established in 1835, the state has seen more than 800 open and more than 650…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – August 26, 2019

This week’s theme is idealists in or about education. Our featured idealist is Erin Gruwell, who is the heroine of the movie, The Freedom Writers. The Big Interview is with Michael Ciresi, a prominent Minnesota attorney whose foundation, the Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children, is working to highlight the horrific educational achievement disparities between white-color…

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I’m Awake – August 24, 2019

Join Robert Pilot with guest Bob Blake 2019 Frank La Mere Presidential Native Forum Robins Kaplan Tim Purdon Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House of Representative Amy Klobuchar Minnesota Senator and Presidential candidate Jamie Edwards Special Advisor to Government Affair Chairman Harold Frazier, chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Roy Taylor 2nd Hour Live at the Minnesota State…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 23, 2019

Ellie Krug fills in for both Matt McNeil and the Minnesota Progressive Repartee.She talks about how most humans at their core are good people despite so often seeing in the media people hating each other and being divided.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 23, 2019

Ellie Krug fills in for both Matt McNeil and the Minnesota Progressive Repartee. We talk about Trump’s comments saying that Jewish people aren’t loyal to Israel if they vote for Democrats. Also Dr. Thomas Adams of Better Futures Minnesota chats with Ellie about Elizabeth Warren’s visit to Better Futures Minnesota on Tuesday.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 22, 2019

Today’s Minnesota Progressive Repartee is hosted by Brett Johnson and Erik Nelson. We talk about Trump’s polling numbers and the impact of an economic downturn on his electability. Take a call from Randy who explains that Trump’s polling numbers are not to be trusted as they have been inaccurate in the past. and we announce…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 22, 2019

Gregory Rich of AM950’s Drink In the Style guest hosts this episode of the Matt McNeil show. Starting off with a discussion on the Minnesota State Fair and why it just doesn’t appeal to him. Sonny Purdue is held accountable for an oddly contemptuous joke at the expense of farmers. Jason Lewis is running for…

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The Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 21, 2019

On today’s Minnesota Progressive Repartee, Robert Pilot (I’m Awake Saturdays 1PM – 3PM on AM950) guest hosts alongside guest/co-host/friend-of-the-show Bob Blake “From Red Lake” and they finish giving their rundown on the performances of the presidential candidates at the recent Native American forum in Sioux City Iowa. Later in the show Sheriff Dave Hutchinson calls…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 21, 2019

On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Robert Pilot (I’m Awake Saturdays 1PM – 3PM on AM950) guest hosts alongside guest/co-host/friend-of-the-show Bob Blake “From Red Lake.” They open the show with guest Tim Purdon of Robins- Kaplan, to discuss to most recent events from the Sioux City Native American forum. Robert and Bob give…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 20, 2019

Ellie Krug is guest hosting for Matt on this episode of the Matt McNeil Show. She explores how racism impacts the lives of everyone from “white colored people” to people of color. How does white fragility influence white people’s abilities to have a dialog surrounding race.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 20, 2019

Today’s episode of the Minnesota Progressive Repartee is packed to the brim with SOLUTIONS!!! Gregory Rich from Drink in the Style joins Brett and Erik. Together we explore how to solve the healthcare system, high frequency trading and how to discuss racism. We end the show with a caller who manages to solve it all…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 19, 2019

Brett Johnson and Sam Turnberg host today’s Repartee. We talk about: Turning out your base vs. appealing to moderates. Which works better? And is it even a relevant question? Bad polling numbers on the economy for Trump

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 16, 2019

Robert Pilot and Curtis West fill in and host today’s Repartee and talk about what is a pow wow and what is the proper etiquette. Also a preview of next week when Robert broadcasts live from a native American themed Presidential forum. Then what steps we can take to protect our native lands.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 14, 2019

Brett speaks with 3 guests on today’s show: right wing counter-terrorism expert Simon Clark, founder of the Minnesota Housing Partnership Chip Hallbach about the lack of affordable housing in Minnesota, and former chief of staff for the secretary of interior Matt Lee Ashley  about sustaining public parks.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 15, 2019

The Solutions Episode of the Minnesota Progressive Repartee! Brett shares his ideas on how to combat gerrymandering by changing the rules for the House of Representatives. They take calls from listeners who share their various ideas on how to fix issues in our voting systems.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 15, 2019

Matt starts his show with Cliff Schecter to discuss Trump’s recent comments toward Netenyahu to bar Congresswomen Omar and Tlaib from Israel. Are the Republicans being dishonest about who is actually expressing anti semitism. Later in the show Quinn Nystrom joins to discuss the Emergency Insulin Act and her group trips to Canada for affordable…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 14, 2019

On Today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show Matt looks at the current state of the US stock Market. Are some of the media analysts being overly hopeful or are they just disingenuous. Jeff Stein Joins in the second half to discuss everything from the Iowa state fair to Trump’s comments on the Epstein “suicide”…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 13, 2019

Matt Mcneil describes Klobuchar’s shameful take equivocating Iowa’s state fair with the glorious and grand Minnesota get-together. later in the show he is joined by Rifftrax and MST3K’s very own Bill Corbett to detail his Twitter battles with petulant Kid Rock fans. They also discuss the Epstein “suicide” and share their thoughts on the matter.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 13, 2019

Today’s Minnesota Progressive Repartee is hosted by Robert Pilot w/ guest MN state rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein take calls and answer questions ranging from reparations for the Native community to the foster care system to the Polymet mines.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – August 12, 2019

I’m back from my writing sabbatical with a great show! I highlight Ed Dwight, who should have been the first black-color astronaut but for discrimination in the 1960’s. The Big Interview is with Julieanna Richardson, founder and executive director of The HistoryMakers (https://www.thehistorymakers.org/ ), which has recorded 3000+ interviews of black-color humans trying to survive…

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I’m Awake – August 10, 2019

Native Roots Radio August 10rd 2019 Native Roots Radio I’m Awake 1pm-3pm AM950 (streaming too) On Saturdays Show Robert Pilot welcomes guests: Minnesota State Representative/SD41B Mary Kunesh-Podein Keala Kelly speaks on Kiaʻi/Defenders of Mauna Kea Victoria Marie Indigenous Lotus Yoga Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan @ Four Sisters Farmer’s Market Manager Melissa Marcelle Hour 2 Bob…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 8, 2019

Wait what??!! Matt McNeil actually fills in for the first few minutes until Hunter Hawes takes over. We talk about CD5 GOP candidate Danielle Stella getting kicked out of Seward Coop for her anti-immigration “views.” Also why is there no faction in politics of those who are economically liberal and socially conservative.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 8, 2019

Matt talks about the local corporate media’s hypocrisy not calling out antisemitism from Tom Emmer after repeatedly calling out Ilhan Omar. Tony Cornish is thinking about running again despite earlier resigning over sexual harassment allegations. Also Cliff Schecter joins to talk about the Dayton shooting, the NRA-FOX News connection and more!

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 7, 2019

Today’s Minnesota Progressive Repartee AKA Miercoles with your Muchachos (AKA Beer & Colas with Some Good Tacos) focuses on the recent tragic shooting and what now seems to be the new normal. Are Americans being inappropriate when we exploit these tragedies as an opportunity to argue political points? We take calls and discuss the role…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 7, 2019

Today Matt talks about the two Minneapolis police who created the infamous “racist Christmas tree”. Matt discusses the recent shootings and their effects on America. Jeff Stein calls in during the second half to talk with Matt about Trump’s teleprompter debacle and his chances of recapturing the rural/farmer vote.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 6, 2019

It’s another solutions show on today’s Repartee! Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes are joined by Gregory Rich of Habitation Furnishing + Design. Call in to 952-946-6205 with your solutions to any problem. Whether it’s gerrymandering, gun violence, Medicare or something else! And we’ll also be giving away a pair of tickets to Capital Steps Comedy…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 5, 2019

Brett Johnson and Sam Turnberg host today’s Repartee. We talk about: How using language like “infest” “rats” and “invasion” normalize hate, whether that’s the intentional or not. Also why we need to stop blaming “mental illness” for mass shootings. More numbers on the lack of middle class housing in Mpls and St. Paul What is…

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Charles Pierce – August 3, 2019

This is our 4th episode, which we call Checkpoint Charlie, with astute writer, blogger, author, and all around cool cat Mr. Charles Pierce. Mr. Pierce writes for Esquire.com and also appears regularly on MSNBC and CNN. It’s always fun chatting with Checkpoint Charlie!

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I’m Awake – August 3, 2019

August 3rd 2019 Native Roots Radio I’m Awake 1pm-3pm AM950 (streaming too) On Saturdays Show Robert Pilot welcomes guests: Minnesota State Representative/SD41B Mary Kunesh-Podein Ho Chunk Nations Community Health Jon Greendeer speaks with Director Sara Peterson District 27 North Dakota House of Representative Ruth Buffalo Four Sisters Farmer’s Market Manager Melissa Marcelle Artistic Director at…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 2, 2019

Hunter starts today’s show comparing Harding and Trump in terms of who was/is the first president. Also thoughts on the September debates coming up with Amy Klobuchar qualifying and if Andrew Yang and Tulsi Gabbard might qualify.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 2, 2019

Matt talks about how conservatives and liberals are held to a different standard in rural Minnesota. Also Matt’s take on the Star Tribune’s click bate piece on Edina hatred. And could we have some professional wrestlers in studio with Matt?

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – August 1, 2019

Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes host the Repartee. On tap: In Brett’s unpopular weekly take he explains why he actually kind of likes John Delaney and Michael Bennett Why was CNN trying to revive the corpse that is the TPP? More proof the economy actually stinks: For the last 2 months in St. Paul there’s…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – July 31, 2019

Hunter Hawes and Erik host today’s Minnesota Progressive Repartee. Hunter discusses his belief that democrats should be willing to compromise on social issues in order to pursue economic justice. Then they take your calls to discuss the democratic debates.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – July 30, 2019

Hunter Hawes hosts today’s show and speaks with Rev. Dean J. Seal of Shepherd of the Hill Church in Chaska about their Tuesday dialogue tonight where they’re speaking with Jamil Anderson. She’s a nationwide diversity trainer and teacher and her presentation, Empathy and Equity, provides valuable tools for those who want to de-escalate racial tension…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 30, 2019

Somehow International Falls fell to 37 degrees this morning compared to over 100 in Britain, which technically is north of Minnesota. An 83 year old white man crashes into a bus shelter but is not tested for a DUI. Would the same thing have happened to a person of color? A California law might force…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – July 29, 2019

Today’s Repartee is a little different. Brett Johnson has Gregory Rich of Habitation Furnishing + Design and host of Drink in the Style (Sundays 5 PM) along with Dan Newkirk in studio. Gregory recently posed an interesting question about political talk shows and podcasts: Why are they always so negative? So today we change the…

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