The Matt McNeil Show – June 20, 2025

Mike McIntee fills in for Matt today! On today’s show: – John Parker and Jim Pounds start the show talking LGBTQ news and previewing Pride. – Aaron Klemz of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy on the environmental impact of data centers. – We start hour 2 talking with independent journalist Mary Turck about ICE…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – June 19, 2025

Cliff Schecter is a columnist for the Daily Beast and Democratic political and PR strategist. He is the author of The Real McCain: Why Conservatives Don’t Trust Him and Why Independents Shouldn’t. He co-hosts the UnPresidented podcast on iTunes and Patreon. Schecter is a former CEO of Majority Ohio, a public policy organization, and a former contributor to the Huffington Post and Guardian America.

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How to be a good man in a toxic world

An ordained priest, playwright, and theologian, Shannon TL Kearns joins us to discuss his newest book: No One Taught Me How To Be A Man. In it, he recounts how after he transitioned he made a radical discovery. His experiences of masculinity are similar to cisgender men: they both have universal worries about not being…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 18, 2025

Sen. Mike Lee and right-wing rhetoric; latest developments in Iran conflict; majority of Trump voters opposed to Iran strikes in new poll; why did Trump supporters not come for the parade?; sports roundup; Hortman home broken into; North Dakota man threatens Minnesota-type attacks against a local DA; local news roundup.

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Chicago Park District Pride flag ceremony, Kevin Morrison rally, and GroceryLand comeback

Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on the milestone Pride Flag ceremony at the Chicago Park District, Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison rallies LGBTQ+ leaders, and GroceryLand stages a comeback.

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GhostBox Radio – Childhood Ghost Experiences w/ Psychic Medium Refined Divine 6.17.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Psychic Medium Refined Divine talks about her experiences with ghosts in her childhood. This will be a very interesting conversation. Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Join our mailing list: 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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Philip Bither with Matt – June 17, 2025

Philip Bither has been Walker Art Center’s Senior Curator of Performing Arts since April 1997, overseeing one of the country’s leading contemporary performing arts programs. He has overseen significant expansion of the Performing Arts program, including the building of the McGuire Theater, an acclaimed new theatrical space within the Walker expansion (2005), the raising of…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 17, 2025

Assassin’s timeline; combating right-wing rhetoric of Sen. Mike Lee and others; Trump reeling from embarrassing parade turnout and G7 cold reception; Iran tensions escalating; news roundup; water quality concerns; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Philip Byther of the Walker joins Matt to discuss what’s coming up at the center;

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 17, 2025

Tyler Leonard, President and caregiver of SeniorAsset, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how companion care services can help improve seniors’ quality of life and give peace of mind to their loved ones. After a head injury forced a career change, Tyler founded his business in…

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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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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 28: Fear, Clinics, and the Fight for Trans Health

The Big Story is about the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital deciding to shutter gender affirming care services for youth and younger adults, all because its CEO has become fearful of threats by the Trump administration; this most certainly will chill other s Blue state clinics that provide similar care. Ugh! The Big Interview is with…

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Tragedy 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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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 21: Friendship: When to embrace and when to let it go

Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as we explore a very universal concept: friendship. We explore the connection between friendship and our mental health, as well as when to foster those relationships and when it is time to let them go. If you want to explore your own friendships in your life , tune…

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E4: Brian Begin on Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities

Host Katrina Simons is joined by Brian Begin for a conversation about Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act—a provision that allows employers to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities under specific federal certification. Brian breaks down how this law impacts workers today and shares insight into the growing movement to ensure people…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 74: Jillian Hiscock – A Bar of Their Own

This week Andi and Rina are joined by Jillian Hiscock, owner of a Bar of Their Own and TC Pride’s small business owner of the year. We’ll talk about Jillian’s inspiration behind her women’s sports centered bar, how she made it happen and why you should check it out!

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GhostBox 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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The 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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Theatre, Film, and TV reviews galore

John and Gaily Show Executive Producer Jim Pounds have reviews galore for your weekend! Theatrical productions: Mae West and The Trial of Sex at Crane Theatre and Significant Other at Lyric Arts. Films: The Lost Boys and The Summer of Carmen. Television: Everything I Like and with HBO’s Gilded Age returning this month, we look…

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Building community in Pride season with Queermunity

Hilary Otey, co-founder of Queermunity in Minneapolis, discusses how Queermunity programmed  feels like an answer to the question of how to create Pride programming for marginalized folks within mainstream Pride celebrations. View all of their events for Pride season here: https://www.queermunitymn.com/events

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The 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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GhostBox 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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The 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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Christopher 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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The 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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Tammye 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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GhostBox 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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The 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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Samuel 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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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E3: Inclusive Learning Beyond High School w/ Mary Hauff & Dupree Edwards

Mary Hauff, Director, Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium, Institute on Community Integration, and Dupree Edwards, Lead State Advisor on Systems Change, Institute on Community Integration. Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium director Mary Hauff and Lead State Advisor on Systems Change Dupree Edwards talk about the Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium and the importance of being…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 56: From Hustle to Exit: The Real Boss Moves on Taxes, Exits and Freedom

On this premiere episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, I’m sitting down with Peter Culver, co-founder of Freedom Family Office, to unpack the game-changing strategies that help entrepreneurs get free—financially and generationally. Peter breaks down: ✅ What “rich beyond money” really means ✅ How to plan your business exit—even if you’re just starting ✅ The truth…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 20: Playfulness, humor, and mental health

So often we associate playfulness with childhood. We think of spontaneity, silliness, and imaginative wonder as concepts not aligning with adulthood. But why do we do this? And what is the mental health impact of a life without goofiness, laughter, and playful energy? Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they ponder the gift…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 73: Pride Sponsorship Dilemma

This week Andi and Rina discuss the sponsorship dilemma many Pride festivals are experiencing, including Twin Cities Pride. Some of TC Pride’s sponsors aren’t returning this year, whether it was by their choice or TC Pride’s. It’s a complex situation that’s not all bad news. Andi and Rina will tell you why!

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Food Freedom Radio – June 7, 2025

In this episode, we explore the ideas of Otto Scharmer, author of Presencing and founder of the Presencing Institute. Scharmer grew up on a regenerative farm, where he first learned that soil is alive—a lesson that shaped his understanding of how humans interact with the world around them. He now applies that same insight to…

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Living 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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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 27: Encore of Bans, Anti-LGBTQ Bias & Becoming Vanessa

This is an encore of episode 10 from February 8, 2025: We begin with Trump signing two more executive orders this week. One banned trans girls/young women from participating in women’s sports across the country (and the NCAA immediately agreed to ban trans athletes). The second EO creates a “Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias”…

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GhostBox 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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The 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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Ordinary 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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The 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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Getting 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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GhostBox 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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New 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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The 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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Matthew 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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Hungary’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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The 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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Another “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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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 26: Trans Athletes, California Backtracks, Henry Fiximer

This week’s Big Story is about how the California Interscholastic Federation has buckled to anti-trans athlete pressure by announcing that any cisgender female athlete who loses to a transgender female athlete will be automatically deemed to have made the cut/placed for purposes of qualifying for a competition. Given how California leads the nation in so…

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Episode 47 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week we cover the 21st amendment to the constitution that repealed the 18th Amendment, which had established nationwide prohibition. Also we continue discussing cuts to Medicaid and start a new series on Republican fascism.

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E2: Ableism and Etiquette Rules w/ Joe Carr

This week host Katrina Simon speaks with Graduating student Joe Carr, who shares with us his “etiquette rules.” Joe talks about his advocacy work and his plans moving forward as he finishes his transition program and life as a student living with a disability. That’s Boldly Challenging Ableism this Sunday at 2 or anytime via…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 19: Connected in Coupledom

The life of a couple can be challenging, particularly when it comes to nurturing connection. Knowing how to effectively cope with stressors and navigate relational depletion is full of hardship. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini, as they welcome couples therapist Erica Johnson to share about building and sustaining healthy romantic relationships. If you…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 72: Schools Out! Kids During the Summer Months

This week Andi and Rina visit with Tara Martini from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness Collective. They’ll talk about the impacts our kids face in the summer months, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll give you all the tips, tricks and how to prepare for this summer!

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Connections 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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The 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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Matt 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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