Samuel Huneke on MAGA, Mahmoud v Taylor, Big Ugly Bill, plus EEOC takes up anti-trans cases, Rosie O’Donnell Shuts Down Trump,

It’s the second Monday of the month and Samuel Clowes Huneke returns to discuss MAGA followers, Mahmoud v Taylor, and the Big Ugly Bill. Plus, the EEOC will take-up cases on discrimination against trans people after a temporary ban. And Rosie O’Donell responds to Trump’s statement saying he wants to take away O’Donnell’s citizenship. Samuel…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 32: MAGA’s War on Trans Health—and a Call for Allies

It’s an Ellie’s Talking Head show where I cover the multiple MAGA attacks on transgender health care—such as Ohio banning trans youth and adults  on Medicaid from accessing mental health resources or Pam Bondi’s DOJ subpoenaing medical records from 20 Blue state doctors and hospitals that treated trans patients. But there’s always some light, and…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 77: Parents of Trans Kids Part 1

This week Andi and Rina talk to two Moms who have some incredible trans and gender fluid children. They’ll talk about what their experience has been like, what do they wish more people understood about their journey and how to navigate what’s happening in 2025. This is the first part in a two part series.

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E6: Part 1 of Kathy Ware on How Systems and Disabilities Interact

Kathy Ware introduces us to herself and her adult child. Kathy and Katrina talk about how systems and disabilities interact- for good and for NOT so good. This is the first part of a two part series.

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Do Different Better – Ep. 59: Co-Ops Ain’t Just Crunchy Granola | How Collective Ownership Builds Community Wealth

Co-Ops Ain’t Just Crunchy Granola They’re a whole wealth strategy—and they’ve been in our DNA forever. This week on the Do.Different.Better Show, I’m breaking down: ✅ What co-ops actually are (it’s not just food stores) ✅ Why Black, Brown & immigrant communities have always done mutual ownership ✅ The 5 co-op types: worker, consumer, housing,…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 25: Asking questions for thoughtful connection

No matter how long a friendship or relationship has existed, there is always the capacity to strengthen your connection and understand one another at a deeper level. Through fun and reflection, join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they discuss ways in which we can strengthen our existing relationships through thoughtful connection.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 129: Oby Ballinger, founding organizer of Prism

Philip Anthony is joined by Oby Ballinger, the founding organizer of “Prism Organizing Network” in January of 2025. Prism is a statewide networking organization committed to building power for LGBTQ+ equality by organizing people and resources across Minnesota. Bringing together faith communities, allies, and advocates from diverse traditions, Prism works to advance a shared vision…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 7.11.25

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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The Matt McNeil Show – July 11, 2025

On today’s show: – Canada has a fun tourism ad to attract Americans. – Laura Loomer gets blocked from seeing Trump at the Kennedy Center. – How the Epstein list has become a headache for Trump. – The Star Tribune reports  an ex-sheriff’s deputy in northwest Minnesota and his wife were charged with human trafficking…

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Men-Who-Read Book Club Plus Pride Booklists with Abigail Dillon

Men-Who-Read is a Twin Cities book club for Gay, Bi, and Straight men who love reading non-fiction books, want to read more, and meet like-minded men in person. Founder Paul Cram and member Andrew Donager join us to discuss how this book club’s growth, its annual book challenges, and how its queer and allied readers…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 10, 2025

Paul McCartney going on tour; markets rattled by Trump copper tariff comment; ongoing Texas flooding fallout; rare heat event in northwestern Minnesota; Michele Tafoya accused of engagement farming; DOJ demands Minnesota voter rolls; mining; Robert Baril returns to the show; black bus riders ordered to back of bus.

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Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly with David Reddish

We take a look back at the first six months of the Trump Administration with David Reddish who is the Lead Anchor/Commentator of Occupy Democrats TV. We talk about the Big Ugly Bill, Supreme Court, anti-trans legislation, and more. Connect with David on Instagram: @thegailymagneto. Watch Occupy Democrats: https://www.youtube.com/@occupydemocratsyoutube

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One Question Readings with Psychic Medium Refined Divine 7.9.25

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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This News Is So Gay, PA blocks anti-trans bill, Ohio advocates seek to repeal state constitutional ban on gay marriage

Dr. Ken Schneck, editor of The Buckeye Flame, joins us to discuss This News is So Gay a new weekly podcast described as Meet The Press…But Gayer. Learn more about This Is So Gay: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/category/podcasts/ or stream it everywhere you get your podcasts. Legislators in Pennsylvania blocked an anti-trans bill. Plus, Pope Leo will continue…

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GhostBox Radio – The Connection Between Ghosts and UFOs 7.08.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with a special guest who believes there are connections between ghosts, UFOs, and astral-projection. Maybe even teleportation and astral-projection. This is a conversation not to miss. Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 8, 2025

Chris Kluwe returns to the show; Matt’s disgust at the GOP’s brazen lack of empathy and emboldening of losers; government takes a 180 on Epstein; how the GOP will affect your health care; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Angie Craig drawing large donatiosn for Senate.

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Wisconsin bans conversion therapy, Medicaid cuts for LGBT community, and Governor Newsom’s no friend of the LGBTQ community

 The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the ban on conversion therapy that Governor Evers’ administration pursued a year ago. We’re getting new reporting about the big ugly bill’s medicaid cuts will impact the LGBTQ community. CA Governor Newsom’s budget negotiations reveal how anti-LGTBQ he’s become. Plus, Israel destroyed Iran’s Evin prison with its airstrikes and…

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GhostBox Radio – Ghosts of the Underground Railroad w/ Jane Ammeson 7.07.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Jane Ammeson about her book, “Hauntings of the Underground Railroad: Ghosts of the Midwest” Before the Civil War, a network of secret routes and safe houses crisscrossed the Midwest to help African Americans travel north to escape slavery. Although many slaves were able to…

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Crosswalk Culture War, the war on Libraries ramps up, is it time for a new Progressive Political Party?

MAGA and the Christian Nationalists are all up in arms about rainbows on crosswalks. Libraries are getting bomb threats as Christian Nationalists continue to get staff fired. As Musk launches the “America Party” should Progressives do the same and create a 4-party system?

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Do Different Better – Ep. 58: Stocks, Options, and Breaking Free: Wealth on Your Terms

This week on the Do.Different.Better Show, we’re breaking down investing like never before—with none other than Fadi Habib, founder of Legacy Wealth Builder Academy. A former exec at BlackBerry and Sun Life turned wealth coach and educator, Fadi’s here to make options investing make sense—especially for professionals of color, immigrants, and first-gen wealth builders who’ve…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 24: Mental Health Through the Decades

Perceptions, values, and beliefs around mental health have changed through the decades. Influencing factors and societal responses have shifted intensely! Join Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they host guests Amy Gold and Danielle Sorenson, to engage in meaningful dialogue about generational differences in supporting emotional struggle and overall mental wellness.

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 31: Encore of Meta’s Misinformation, Leigh Finke’s Trans Refuge Policy, and Chris Hayes’ Allyship

This is an encore of episode 6 from January 11, 2025: The Big Story this week is Meta’s decision to discontinue fact checking and how, inevitably, that will result in more transphobic postings and the risk of cascading marginalization of transgender and gender expansive people. The Big Interview is with Leigh Finke, the first out…

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Drink in the Style Live! Episode 9

This month on Drink in the Style – we’re hitting the road! On June 21 we had a live broadcast from Else Warehouse in the North Loop. In the second episode we recorded, hosts Gregory Rich and Bethany Wrede Peterson welcome Jean Bardot, an internationally acclaimed dominatrix who explores domination as an art form. It’s…

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GhostBox Radio – Ghosts of the American Revolution 7.02.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Sam Baltrusis as we celebrate the 4th of July with talking about his book “Ghosts of the Revolution” and also other books he has written about regarding spirits and the period around the American Revolution. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider…

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Jake Wittich, Managing Editor of Windy City Times, UPenn’s shocking capitulation, and Big Ugly Bill updates

Jake Wittich, Managing Editor of Windy City Times, is back to talk about how Trans Up Front is changing Illinois and how Greg Harris was honored decades of LGBTQ+ advocacy. Plus, we talk about the Big Ugly Bill and UPenn’s humiliation.

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The Matt McNeil Show – Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Matt relflects on this particular Independence Day weekend; news roundup; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; local fireworks displays this week; the right-s obsessive pursuit of deportatiions; man deported before he could be convicted of drunk driving death he caused; some MN counties announce agreements with ICE; online threats against the governor; how federal budget…

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GhostBox Radio – Investigating Blindly w/ Meghan Williams 7.01.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Paranormal Investigator Meghan Williams who is blind. We are going to explore what that is like and how does spirit connect with her? 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…

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Big Ugly Bill for queer folks, Supreme Courts gearing up to attack LGBTQ kids again

We take a look at the big ugly bills impacts on the LGBTQ community. Plus the Supreme Court is already gearing up to attack LGBTQ kids again when they come back from summer break.

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Drink in the Style Live! Episode 8

This month on Drink in the Style – we’re hitting the road! On June 21 we had a live broadcast from Else Warehouse in the North Loop. In the first episode we recorded, hosts Gregory Rich and Bethany Wrede Peterson welcome Diana Cardenas, a visual artist known for her bold figurative and geometric work. It’s…

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GhostBox Radio – Haunted Zoos, Amusement Parks & Museums w/ Sylvia Shults 6.30.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Sylvia Shults talking about her book,  “Gone on Vacation: Haunted Zoos, Museums & Amusement Parks”. This will be a fantastic conversation! 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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The Matt McNeil Show – June 30, 2025

Matt is back from vacation; JB Pritzker, the NYC mayoral race, and moderate Democrats; federal budget discussions ongoing; $100B in tariffs and duties collected; Pride weekend recap; Deephaven man arrested for threats; prepper background of assassin; Gov. Walz’s visit to Bemidji.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 128: Live from Twin Cities Pride

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt who were LIVE from the AM950 booth at Twin Cities Pride on June 29, 2025! Special guests include: Mike McIntee, producer of the movie “How Love Won”, an award winning movie about how LGBTQ activists in Minnesota won over people on a very divisive issue:…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 23: Mom Shaming

In our latest episode, we continue our conversation on motherhood and explore the concept of “mom shaming.” Through research findings, personal reflection, and therapeutic strategies, hosts Tara Martini and Becky McNattin will look at what it is, why it exists, and what we can do to replace the shaming with supporting.

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 6.27.25

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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Connections Radio – Live Pride Special – June 28, 2025

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with playwright and Walking Shadow Theatre Company’s artistic director, John Heimbuch—broadcasting live from the Twin Cities Pride Festival in Minneapolis’s Loring Park. We discuss their recent debut of “Mae West and the Trial of Sex,” how it relates to recent modern social trials, plus upcoming Walking Shadow productions. –…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 30: Live at Twin Cities Pride

It’s a live show from Pride 2025 at Loring Park in Minneapolis! I share about how it was Pride 2008 when I first went out in public as my true self, as Ellie. I visited a bar named Pi (now long closed) where the doorway person said, “Welcome, we’re happy that you’re here.” It made…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 27 2025

Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt today. Ellie Krug joins Bruce to discuss today’s Supreme Court decision about Tennessee’s ban on trans youth care; Pema Levy of Mother Jones joins the show; gun study shows gun-permissive states with excess youth deaths; Bruce answers listener questions; Trump administration sues Minnesota over undocumented immigrants paying lower tuition;…

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Christopher Kane of the Chicago Blade and upcoming Supreme Court decisions

Christopher Kane of the Washington Blade returns to discuss national stories with the Supreme Court, North Carolina politics, and Representative Robert Garcia, plus John and Jim on the dread of upcoming Supreme Court decisions

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GhostBox Radio – Chris Fleming 6.24.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Chris Fleming. Chris is a Spiritual Consultant & Medium, Artist, Paranormal Researcher, Speaker, TV Presenter and Producer. We are going to talk about all of this and also get an update on his health. #GhostBoxRadio #AM950 #GregBakun #ParanormalRadio #ParanormalPodcast #TalkRadio #AMRadio #Paranormal #ChrisFleming #HauntedIreland #HauntedScotland…

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Tammye Nash returns, plus Rep. Sarah McBride’s comments and religion in schools

Tammye Nash from the Dallas Voice returns in the second half of the show today, while John and Jim also discuss reliigon in schools and touch on Rep. McBride’s comment that maybe LGBY supporters overplayed their hand.

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GhostBox Radio – The Secret War Between Aliens, Shadow People & Us w/ Heidi Hollis 6.23.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Heidi Hollis as we discuss The Secret War: Between Aliens, Shadow People & Us. This is going to be a lively conversation that is not to be missed! E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as…

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LGBTQ media survey, plus facts won’t change minds about LGBTQ people, search warrants unsealed in case against Boelter, LGBTQ foreign policy, and Twin Cities Pride

Our first annual LGBTQ media survey is open. It aims to discover where folks get LGBTQ news, perceptions of how media covers LGBTQ community, utilization of LGBTQ media, preferred content, & the role of radio/podcasts. Take the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/LGBTQMEDIASURVEY. It’s time to acknowledge that facts don’t and won’t change people’s minds when it comes…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 24, 2025

Greg Bakun fills in for Matt on this Monday Greg talks about the events of the weekend from the current administration Greg has on an Animation historian and ME TV Cartoons Refined Devine Psychic Medium Deb joins Greg for hour 2 talking about grounding and one question readings

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Do Different Better – Ep. 57: How to Save Your First $100K (Even on a Modest Income)

Saving your first $100,000 is hard—but it’s not impossible. This week on the Do.Different.Better Show, Elaine Rasmussen sits down with Paul Craan, founder of Peachtree Training Services, who’s helped professionals from all walks of life break free from paycheck-to-paycheck living and step into financial freedom. In this episode: Why the first $100K is the hardest—and…

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Episode 50 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week Bruce highlights the 24th amendment, which abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections. Plus this week in Republican fascism and how the Senate version of the big horrible bill is even worse than the House version.

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E5: Matt McClean on Living as a Disabled Transgender Man

Katrina is joined by Matt McClean who talks about identity and the intersectionality of living as a disabled transgender man. We talk a little bit about the fears that trans people must contend with during these difficult times.

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 22: Maternal Mental Health

Motherhood is a beautiful gift that also brings a host of changes in one’s life from sleep patterns and relationships to an impact on the mother’s mental health. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as well as guest, Macey Christian, as she shares her experience walking alongside women as they navigate motherhood and supporting…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 75: Previewing Pride 2025 Weekend!

This week Andi and Rina discuss all things 2025 Twin Cities Pride weekend! You’ll learn about all things from transportation to parking, the Stronger Together Parade and even this year’s new bull ride! Tune in and learn more about this year’s festival.

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 29: SCOTUS, Trans Rights, and the Fallout of Skrmetti

We spend most of the show talking about US v. Skrmetti, in which the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care (GAC) for transgender minors and youth under 18. This was a horrible decision for my community, and we have Terri Nelson, the Legal Director for the MN ACLU,…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 21, 2025

Marcie Vaske, Licensed Nutritionist & Client Manager at Oswald Digestive Clinic, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about Oswald Clinic’s high level of specialization and commitment to helping people with challenging, often long-standing digestive concerns. Marcie has been working in the Functional Medicine world since 2011…

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Connections Radio Show – June 21, 2025

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with artist/songwriter/producer, Patrick Adams, as well as Rock the Cause Records CEO, Scotty Herold. We celebrate the joy of connection through music as they take us on a journey through styles and sounds—from smooth R&B/Soul to Memphis/Soul to Funk and Gospel—accompanied by stories and connections deep and wide. – www.PatrickAdamsMuzic.com

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