Posts by AM950 Production Staff
GhostBox Radio – Haunted Las Vegas w/ CL Thomas 6.16.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author CL Thomas as we talk about something she knows quite a bit about: Haunted Las Vegas. Vegas has a ton of stories and we are going to dive into just a few of them! E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 16, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: State Sen. Mary Kuensh, Jalisa Mckee and Wendy Pilot
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 16, 2025
Today’s show will reflect on the tragic assassination of Speaker Emerita Hortman and attempted assasination of State Senator John Hoffman and their families.
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Read MoreTragedy in Minnesota
John will talk with Kat Rohn, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota, about the life and legacy of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman who was assassinated in her home along with her husband. Additionally, we’ve got updates about the status of MN State Senator Hoffman and his wife’s condition, and the new federal charges against…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun Casual Friday 6.13.25
It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 6.13.25
On tonight’s show Robert Pilot is joined by Senator Mary Kunesh along with a sacred animals segment from Wendy Pilot.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 13, 2025
On today’s show: – Trump’s approval rating tanks – Updates on the Israel/Iran conflict, and how a ground invasion of Iran is not realistic. – We’re joined by Patti Vasquez for the 2nd half of hour 1. – A look at where all of the No Kings protests are taking place around Minnesota. – How…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (6/13/25)
Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez,who you can hear weeknights 9-10 PM on AM950. They talk about LA immigration raids, Kristi Noem’s fear of being asked questions and more!
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 12, 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot today: Robert Lilligren of NACDI, Joe Gonzalez and Ess of La Resistancia, and Jalisa McKee!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 12, 2025
Jolly Ranchers under fire for health risks; US Senator dragged out of DHS hearing; Saturday’s Trump “celebration”; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Mike Lindell keeps hurting himself; GOP attacks governors in hearings on immigration; will Democrats stand and fight?; shootings at graduations possibly connected.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – June 12, 2025
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who discusses COVID, measles, and other diseases on the Matt McNeil Show.
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – One Question Readings with Refined Divine 6.11.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, it’s One Question Reading Night as Refined Divine joins us to help people get clarity on questions they have on life, love life, money, etc. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 11, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Bob Blake SolarBear, Wendy Pilot and Jalisa Mckee
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 11, 2025
Passing of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson; Trump’s alleged plans to deploy troops to more cities; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; Macbeth curse strikes again; Luther Seminary campus closure; BWCA mining provision stripped from federal budget bill; government still has no idea on how to execute tariffs; digging into the bills passed at the…
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – June 11, 2025
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt to discuss national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MoreChristopher Kane Andry José Hernández Romero updates, and MSNBC’s uh-oh ratings
Plus, updates on Andry José Hernández Romero, an openly gay 32-year-old Venezuelan makeup artist wrongly deported to a concentration camp in El Salvador. And MSNBC’s ratings are…not great.
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 10, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa Mckee: Ruth Anna Buffalo and the Owner of Trickstaer Tacos Mariah Grant!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2025
The right’s hypocrisy on small government and control; military situation in Los Angeles; government suggests troop presences will increase nationwide; Tulsi Gabbard definitely seems compromised; Iowa mandates teaching about unborn; Patrick Coolican returns; Matt analyzes the budget deal; MPD sends memo reminding not to assist with immigration raids.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – June 10, 2025
Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.
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Read MoreTammye Nash from the Dallas Voice and Lex Exworthy from UP Peninsula Pride
Lex Exworthy from UP Peninsula Pride joins us to discuss Marquette Pride. Learn more and connect here: www.uprainbowpride.org. Plus, starting today, and then bi-weekly, Tammye Nash, the Managing Editor for the Dallas Voice, will join us to share the Dallas Voice’s award winning LGBTQ journalism. Dallas Voice just started its 42nd year as the Voice…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – High Priest-Raymond Buckland w/ Jason Mankey 6.09.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Jason Mankey as we talk about his newest book, “High Priest: Raymond Buckland, the Father of American Witchcraft” from Llewellyn Publshing. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 9, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Dr. Antony Sately of Native American Community Clinic and Governor Tony Evers with Jalisa Mckee and Nancy Beaulieu
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2025
Trump sends troops into Los Angeles; recollections of the continued deliberate targeting of the news media; RFK removes vaccine advisory panel; Lake of the Isles pencil sharpening; Mike Lindell on trial; Minnesota budget special session; the real villian in why the Minnesota Legislature is facing the problems it is; right-wing sore losers; Bob Kroll has…
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Read MoreSamuel Clowes Huneke, Harvey Milk’s Navy Ship, and another kicker from SCOTUS
Starting today, Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke will join us monthly to discuss LGBTQ politics and queer history! Connect with Samuel here: samuelcloweshuneke.com. Plus, revisiting the story of Pete Hegseth stripping Harvey Milk’s name off a Navy Ship. And the Supreme Court unanimously just made reverse discrimination lawsuits super easy.
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Read MoreEpisode 48 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch
This week Bruce details the 22nd Amendment, warns us how the Big Beautiful Bill is another attempt to gut the ACA/”Obamacare”, and continues his feature “This Week in Republican Fascism.”
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Read MoreLiving Healthy And Aging Well – June 07, 2025
Steve Smela, the owner of Senior Helpers of the South Metro, and Grace Hoepker, Client Services Manager, join host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the benefits of in-home senior care. Founded in 2002, Senior Helpers has over 360 locations around the nation. Their mission is to help seniors…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – Casual Friday LIVE from Baraboo WI 6.06.25
It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 6, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot today: Jalisa McKee, Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 6, 2025
Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt today! On the show: – Matt Gertz of Media Matters on how legacy media is covering Trump. – What is fascism? – Michelle Griffith of the Minnesota Reformer on the upcoming special session and budget agreement. – Why the agreement at the legislature still needs to be friendly for…
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Read MoreOrdinary Love and unpacking the 2025 Tony nominations
Best selling author Marie Rutkoski’s new novel Ordinary Love comes out June 10. It’s a sweeping romance of two people trying to forge a path toward hope, bound by a love they discovered when they were too young to understand its power. Plus, Dale Stark from Hennepin Arts joins us to talk about the 2025…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 5 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Robert Lilligren CEO of Native American Community Development Institute and Kahomy Weston program and project coordinator for Owámniyomni Okhódayapi.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 5, 2025
Tipping culture out of hand; Trump and Elon have their inevitable fallout; Supreme Court rulings on Mexico suing gun manufacturers and reverse discrimination; elderly woman assaulted on flight; woman arrested for assaulting flight attendant at MSP; state legislature updates; Greg Bakun talks Doctor Who and the poison in pop culture.
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Read MoreGreg Bakun with Matt – June 5, 2025
Greg Bakun is the host of GhostBox Radio, airing every weeknight at 10 on AM950.
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Read MoreGetting our queer lives organized while reading LGBTQ books
Looking at your apartment, house, and condo have you thought to yourself: I’ve got to find a way to organize all of this. Did you know how you organize can be a reflection of how we’re feeling about the world. We’re talking about organizing with Jake Stepansky, who is also the co-founder and Board President…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – Paranormal Potpourri 6.4.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, it’s a Paranormal Potpourri episode where we have a paranormal chat about all things paranormal and whatever else is on your mind. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio Other places to…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 4, 2025
Robert Pilot welcomes Arvina Martin CEO of Emerge Wisconsin and Hunter Thundercloud with Thundermaker Wellness Center
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 4, 2025
“Land snorkeling”; bettor harasses track athlete; economy concerned about tariff uncertainty; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; passing of Vikings great Jim Marshall; fallout from local restaurant raids; gap in opportunities in rural areas.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – June 4, 2025
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt to discuss national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MoreNew Interim CEO of Equality Illinois
Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of one of Brave Space Alliance, being tapped as interim CEO of Equality Illinois. A queer Wisconsin teenager is seeking hate crime charges after being attacked at an Illinois McDonald’s. Plus, there are so many Pride events…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 3, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot today: Ryan Flynn, Producer of ” You’re No Indian” and Ruth Anna Buffalo CEO of MIWRC
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 3, 2025
Heavy wildfire smoke sweeps in; physical altercations roundup; some Republicans oppose the big beautiful bill; report on how deeply Musk’s influence has infiltrated the federal government; concern for our national parks; immigration raid on Lake Street restaurant; Matthew Blake of MinnPost joins Brett this week; robbery spree at cabins; suspicious death near Mankato.
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Read MoreMatthew Blake with Brett – June 3, 2025
Originally hailing from Wisconsin, Matt recently moved to the Twin Cities from Chicago, where he taught writing. He previously worked for a range of business publications covering policies on mental health care, housing/real estate, banking and law. He has also covered various levels of government, from doing explanatory journalism on the federal government to covering…
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Read MoreHungary’s ban on all Pride events, trans man arrested for using restroom, Senator Gallego turns on LGBTQ community
70+ European lawmakers headed to Pride to march in a Pride event after Hungary bans all Pride events. A trans man was arrested for using the bathroom conservatives told him to use. Months after LGBTQ community helped elect Arizona Senator Gallego, he just called us ‘dangerous’. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says “we’re all going to…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 2, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Dr. Stately of NACC as well as Wendy Pilot today!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2025
Doctor Who season finale; Joni Ernst sucks; crypto scam and market warning signs; Trump imposes more steel tariffs; issues with local gun violence; measles-infected child went to Mall of America; Matt discusses the challenges of raising kids in modern life; open enrollment changing school demographics; Star Tribune offering staff buyouts.
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Read MoreAnother “Is It Left-Wing Extremism?” segment, plus Shout Sister Shout at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Another segment of “Is It Left-Wing Extremism?” looking at amnesty for undocumented immigrants. Speaking of, MN is trying to take away health insurance for tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants just months after enrolling them. Plus, Lori Dokken’s upcoming Fireside Theatre concert event at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: SHOUT SISTER SHOUT is June 8! Lori joins…
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Read MoreConnections Radio Show – May 31, 2025
Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with singer-songwriter and performer, Cassandra Cole. Crafting her own blend of Midwestern alternative soul, her debut 2022 album was “Steps.” In April that year as we visited Rock the Cause Record’s CEO, Scott Herold, “Connections Radio” featured a song from that album, “Upside Down.” For this broadcast, we’ll explore with her yet…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents – I’m Awake – May 30, 2025
Tonight Robert and Wendy Pilot are joined by MN State Sen. Mary Kunesh. Plus we hear an update from Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 30, 2025
On today’s show: – Elon Musk’s White House sendoff amid the New York Times report about his heavy drug use. – TACO getting under Trump’s skin. – Greg Bakun of GhostBox Radio reports live from Des Moines Con! – GOP town halls that don’t go well. – Never trust Minnesota Republicans on transportation issues, especially…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Trish Sullivan Vanni (5/30/25)
Matt was joined by the Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni, PhD, who is a presbyter of the ECC and the Pastoral Director of Charis, the first Ecumenical Catholic Community in Minnesota. She’ll be making periodic appearances on Matt’s show as a spiritual advisor.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Greg Bakun Live from Des Moines Con!
Matt McNeil is joined by Greg Bakun of GhostBox Radio who reports live from Des Moines Con!
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Read MoreQueers in History Returns, plus reviews of Pee-Wee as Himself, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, Hacks, and Buffy updates
History is being made again, as Keith Stern’s newest book “Queers in History Returns” is the follow-up to his original groundbreaking and perennial bestseller Queers in History, originally published in 1993 on CD-ROM. The current update covers more than 5000 years of history and it just dropped May 27. reviews for you: Pee-Wee as Himself…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 29 2025
Robert and Wendy Pilot welcome Robert Lilligren for tonight’s show.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 29, 2025
President John Tyler’s grandson dies; will AI eradicate us; HHS report released with a lot of false information; Trump tariffs blocked by court last night; Wolves disaster; northern MN city councilor charged in property damage; how close are we to a budget deal?; SNAP assistance under grave threat; teenager dies in drunk driving accident.
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Read MoreLGBTQ Elder Laws
In this week’s Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly, we dive into LGBTQ Elder Law. As MAGA is cutting Medicaid, and threatening to roll back gay marriage and cut Medicare and Social Security, what laws and documents (medical power of attorney, wills, etc.) do we need as queer folks to protect us? We’ll be joined by David…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 28, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Wendy Pilot as well as Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the Solar News today.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 28, 2025
Matt reflects on his youngest graduating high school; RFK Jr recommends removing vaccines from schedule; resident injured by police during Floyd protests dealt setback by Supreme Court; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; Hennepin Fest preview with Claire Leslie-Johnson and Diane Miller; list of best hockey towns?; conflict over personal choices at a rental house; tourism takes…
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Read MoreClaire Leslie Johnson and Diane Miller with Matt – May 28, 2925
Hennepin History Museum presents Hennepin Fest, a women-led music festival celebrating the diverse history and culture of our community! Saturday, May 31 2025, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Washburn Fair Oaks Park
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – May 28, 2025
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.
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Read MoreMELSA and Christopher Kane, White Correspondent for the Washington Blade
The Washington Blade’s White House Correspondent Christopher Kane returns to the Gaily Show to give us an inside look at what’s happening in DC. Plus, Abigail Dillon from the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) will be here to talk about their upcoming booth at Pride, as well as their Pride month booklist: melsa.org Read Christopher…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 27, 2025
Robert and Wendy welcome Ruth Anna Buffalo to today’s show
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 27, 2025
New Zealander dies in social media challenge; glut of new books about Biden; how Trump’s inability to help federal disaster areas worsens economic issues; foreign tourism continues to drop sharply; Supreme Court deadlocks on Oklahoma religious charter school; Republicans try to defang the courts from regulating Trump administration; sports roundup; boa constrictor hit by car…
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – May 27, 2025
Patrick Coolican joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.
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Read MoreBe part of LGBTQ research, Rainbow-washing is over, violent attacks against LGBTQ community
As the federal government has slashed $800 million in federal research into the LGBTQ community, be part of state-based and nonprofit LGBTQ research. In Minnesota, you can participate in the first-ever statewide LGBTQ Community Needs Assessment. Nationwide, you can participate in the Trevor Project’s National Survey of LGBTQ youth and young adults. If you’re 13-24,…
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Read MoreTwin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 71: June Events with TC Pride
This week Andi and Rina visit with TC Pride’s director of programming, Kelsey Alto. June is fast approching, and TC Pride has lots of events planned, from Cheers to Pride, Family Fun Day, Youth Night and so much more! Tune in for all the details!
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Read MoreDownright Upright Show – Ep. 123: Mike Rathbun of the Kindness Matters podcast
Listen in for Philip’s interview with the host of the Kindness Matters podcast, Mike Rathbun! On this episode Mike and Philip discuss the one superpower that each of us possesses; the power to be kind. We each have it and when we use it, we can positively impact another person’s life.
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Read MoreFeels Out Loud – Ep. 18: When words don’t cut it- dance movement therapy
Sometimes processing life’s experiences requires more than words. Have you ever felt an emotion that you simply could not explain verbally? For the times when words are not enough, we can look to movement and dance for effective mental wellness. In this episode, join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, along with guest Emily Higgins,…
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Read MoreEpisode 46 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch
This week we cover the 20th amendment to the constitution, which primarily addresses the timing of presidential and congressional terms, as well as the succession process in cases where a president-elect or vice president-elect dies or is incapacitated. Plus why the “big, beautiful” bill will hurt lots of Americans.
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 22, 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are Mary Otto and Cordell Bryan with MnDOT. Then, Pretendian Band members Thomas Draskovic and Christine Bartyzal return to talk about an upcoming show!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 22, 2025
On today’s show: – Matt’s very positive review of the new movie, Thunderbolts. – How the “big, beautiful” bill will screw over all except the ultra rich. – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for the second half of hour 1. – Allina Health is being sued for allegedly removing the wrong organ of a patient. –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Katy Tessman (5/22/25)
Matt is joined by musician Katy Tessman, who just released her new Turnbuckles EP. Learn more at: https://www.katytessman.com/
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (5/22/25)
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about a measles outbreak from a Shakira concert, new COVID mutations, COVID booster shots, whether Avian flu will transmit to humans and more.
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Read MoreReimagining queer versions of classic books
It’s our weekly episode of Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly. We meet author Rey Terciero whose new book Dan of Green Gables drops June 3. It is a queer reimagining of Anne of Green Gables. We talk about queering the classics as Rey has also done with Little Women and Northanger Abbey. Pre-order Dan of Green…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – One Question Readings with Refined Divine 5.21.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, it’s One Question Reading Night as Refined Divine joins us to help people get clarity on questions they have on life, love life, money, etc. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio www.facebook.com/ParaFriendsEvents/ www.facebook.com/gethauntedusa www.facebook.com/PUNMedia1 Website: www.ghostboxradio.com Twitter: @mnghostbox #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 21, 2025
On today’s show: – Reflecting on the 5 year anniversary of the police murder of George Floyd. – The DOJ moves to scrap consent decrees requiring police reforms in Minneapolis and other cities. – Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. – The Guardian reports that UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers – MN’s…
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Read MoreThe Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 24: Trans Service Members Blocked
This week’s Big Story is about last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that dissolves a federal court injunction that barred the Defense Department from dismissing thousands of transgender service members. Even though the Supreme Court didn’t fully adjudicate the issue (an appeal for the district court’s ruling will continue), the Court’s ruling effectively gives the…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – Glamour Ghoul: The Passions and Pain of the Real Vampira w/ Sandra Niemi 5.20.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with author Sandra Niemi as we talk about her niece Maira Nurmi. Maria is better known as Vampira who originally hosted a show on KABC in the 1950s introducing horror films and starred in Ed Wood’s “Plan 9 from Outer Space”. The book is called “Glamour…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 20, 2025
Ruth Anna Buffalo with MIWRC returns for her weekly chat with Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry. Then, Dr. Antony Stately is back with updates and information from NACC!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 20, 2025
On today’s show: – Elon Musk announces he’s stepping away from political spending. – How contractors are already losing a large chunk of their workforce due to ICE. – 16 Democratic Senators vote for a GOP backed crypto regulatory bill that likely enriches Trump. – Corey Booker votes for Jared Kushner’s father as ambassador to…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Ben Schierer (5/20/25)
Matt was joined by Ben Schierer, who wrote the book, Perpich A Minnesota Original. Order the book at https://nextchapterbooksellers.com/book/9781681343082
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/20/25)
It’s Brett’s weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. Here’s the stories they covered today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/20/minnesota-legislative-session-ends-no-bang-barely-a-whimper/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/19/lawmakers-play-blame-game-as-session-comes-to-end-without-major-budget-bills/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/16/get-mad-about-minnesotacare-but-walz-and-dfl-legislative-leaders-are-not-the-real-culprits/
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Read MoreParis debuts new memorial to LGBTQ Holocaust victims and LGBTQ performers extend Eurovision winning streak
Heading across the pond today as Paris opens a new memorial dedicated to LGBTQ Holocaust victims. Plus, for the third year in a row, an LGBTQ performer has won Eurovision. Oh, and the Pope is still a Catholic when it comes to gay marriage.
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Read MoreLGBTQ workplace protections banned, Texas votes to repeal sodomy law, Florida’s drag ban is banned, plus a review of Overcompensating
Shocker: Texas House votes to repeal sodomy law. Appeals court bans Florida’s drag ban. Far-right MAGA judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers. Plus, Overcompensating debuts on Prime Video.
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 19, 2025
Robert, Wendy, and Haley talk over the weekend and Wendy has a new Sacred Animals segment. Plus, hear from Jaida Harshman, Amateur MMA Fighter out of Wisconsin (Ho-Chunk Nation) and representing GAMMA Team USA!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 19, 2025
On today’s show: – Thoughts on President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and reaction from the media. – How the GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will make college more expensive. – Why we shouldn’t celebrate the cancer diagnosis or death of politician, even if we don’t like their politics. – Signs that the economy is teetering. –…
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Read MoreEpisode 45 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch
This week Bruce talks about the 19th amendment that granted women the right to vote, discuss the birthright citizenship case at the US Supreme Court, and go through some of the draconian cuts in the Republican budget.
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Read MoreRedefining Recovery – Ep. 57: Recovery in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Host Caddy Frink is joined by Molly S to talk about recovery within the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Read MoreRecharging the Human Battery – Ep. 38: Lower Back Pain
Dr. Stefano Sinicropi talks about lower back pain. We cover the types of pain, how lower back pain occurs, treatment options and more!
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Read MoreTwin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 70: Twin Cities Pride Artist in Residence Program
This week we highlight the Twin Cities Pride Artist in Residence program. Now in its third year, the program has been expanding in lots of ways! Learn all about it in this episode!
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Read MoreDownright Upright Show – Ep. 122: Teacher, Journalist and Composer Troy Strand
This week Philip Anthony is joined by Troy Strand! Troy is a Twin Cities based education leader and LGBTQ advocate! On this episode we discuss the challenges that educators face in our current environment.
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Read MoreFeels Out Loud – Ep. 17: Children and Grief
The statistics on children’s grief are staggering. One in twelve children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. So what does this mean for responding to the unique needs of kids who are processing grief and loss? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they…
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Read MoreBoldly Challenging Ableism – Ep. 1: Lobbying for Fair Systems w/ Jillian Nelson
Jillian Nelson, Policy Director, Autism Society of Minnesota. Lobbyist Jillian Nelson talks to us about her life working at the legislative level for the Autism Society of MN. She also shares what it’s like living with multiple disabilities. Nick Wilke from MCIL joins us as guest co-host.
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Read MoreLiving Healthy and Aging Well – May 17, 2025
Simone Hogan, Senior Director of Veterans Healthcare at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA), and Steve McCarthy, Assistant Communication Director at the MDVA, join host Ken Haglind to speak on the benefits of connecting Veterans with the VA. The MDVA provides community support, health benefits, and other specialized services to the honored Vets that…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 16, 2025
On today’s show: – The difficulty of moving manufacturing back to the US. – Republicans attack James Comey for allegedly making a “threat” to Donald Trump. Despite the many right wing threats on Joe Biden’s life. – Rural Republicans and their victim complex. – NBC News reports a Georgia mother says that she is being…
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Read MoreDisco Witches of Fire Island and A Sharp Endless Need
It’s new novel Friday! Blair Fell’s newest novel Disco Witches of Fire Island just came out on May 6. If you like spicy queer romances with a dash of fantasy, this is for you! And Mac Crane’s A Sharp Endless Need came out two days ago! It’s serving sapphic high-school women’s basketball romance. Connect with…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 15, 2025
Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry welcome back “This is Indian Country” host and producer Ruth-Ann Thorn! Watch the docuseries now on FNX (First Nations Experience) and take a journey through the heart and soul of Turtle Island’s indigenous communities.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 15, 2025
On today’s show: – Omaha flips the Mayor’s office from Republican to Democrat. – Why Republican attacks on transgender people might be losing their effectiveness. – The SCOTUS hears cases challenging birthright citizenship and the power of district judges. – How America’s tourism industry has been decimated by Trump’s policies. – Matt revisits his thoughts…
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Read MoreCare Activism
It’s our weekly Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode. My guest is TanyaMarck Oviedo who is the co-host of the Queer Spirit podcast. We’re going to talk about care (self-care, community care, and more) as activism. Listen to the podcast: https://queerhealingjourneys.com/podcast/ Explore the community: https://queerspirit.mn.co
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – Paranormal Chat #JustGreg 5.14.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, it’s a #JustGreg episode where we have a paranormal chat about all things paranormal and whatever else is on your mind. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what perks you get: www.patreon.com/ghostboxradio Other places to get…
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