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Matt 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 MoreThe Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 25: Trump’s Bill and the War on Trans Lives
The Big Story comes out of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and how in the dead of night, MAGA Republicans added a provision to strip gender affirming care from every transgender person on Medicaid. God. The Big Interview is with Katelyn Burns, a political reporter/journalist who offers her take on what’s happening to trans people in…
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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 MoreDrink in the Style Live! Episode 7
Host Gregory Rich welcomes Twin Cities based artist Bob Hest. Bob believes “a successful painting must tell the audience who that person is,” and his bold, expressive style reflects just that—portraits not just of faces, but of emotion, story, and identity as well as abstracts that are not your typical landscapes, objects and events. Bob…
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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 MoreLiving Healthy and Aging Well – May 24, 2025
This episode originally aired February 22, 2025: Jeff Johnson, Executive Director at Can Do Canines, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how assistance dogs transform people’s lives. Since 1989, Can Do Canines has provided more than 900 assistance dogs to people with disabilities, all free of charge.…
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Read MoreMidnight at the Cinema Palace, plus Mae West and the Trial of Sex
Christopher Tradowsky’s debut novel Midnight at the Cinema Place drops June 10. His novel is a luminant exploration of 90s queer culture and the complexities of friends discovering love and themselves in San Francisco. Walking Shadow’s production of Mae West and the Trial of Sex opens May 31 at Walking Shadow Theater in Minneapolis. Its…
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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 MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 21, 2025
In partnership with LMC and MPR, Robert and Haley welcome back All Nations Rise IPLI Program Manager Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds with cohort graduate Geri Goodman! After, hear a chat on heart health with Indian Health Board’s Indi Prairie Chicken and Hennepin County’s Samantha Lucas-Pipkorn!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/21/25)
Jeff is back for our weekly Wednesday visit! This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump pushing a white genocide conspiracy theory in South Africa, the “big beautiful bill” and more!
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Read MoreChicago’s surprise LGBTQ Director Search, a new LGBTQ Candidate running for Congress in Illinois, and Hastings Pride is almost here!
Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on Chicago’s surprise search for an LGBTQ Director, Cook County’s LGBTQ Commissioner Kevin Morrison is running for Congress, and a look back, and forward, of Chicago’s En La Vida magazine. Plus, Hastings PRIDE is coming up, we chat with organizers about why…
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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 MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (5-19-25)
Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Vikings 2025 schedule and the end of session at the State Legislature.
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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 – S1 E1: 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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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – May 14, 2025
In this month’s Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations) episode, host Christine McDonald welcomes Dani Minichino, Katherine Payne, Cleapatra Young and Laura Carroll. Learn about when and how to call 311 for non-police emergency response and learn about your rights as a renter in Minneapolis!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 14, 2025
On today’s show: RFK’s inconstant stances on vaccines. Tulsi Gabbard fires a pair of veteran analysts Our weekly Wednesday Jeff Stein visit Pickleball controversy in Maple Grove! Matt’s conversation with a friend who is a Trump voter. And more!
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Read MoreChristopher Kane, White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade
Christopher Kane returns to the Gaily Show to give us an inside look at what’s happening in DC. Christopher is the White House Correspondent for the Washington Blade. Read Christopher’s reporting here: https://www.washingtonblade.com/author/christopher-kane/ Learn more about the Washington Blade and it’s membership plans here https://washingtonblade.ac-page.com/support-washington
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/14/25)
This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump being bribed with a plane from Quatar, cuts to Medicaid and Snap benefits and more.
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Read MoreJake Wittich of the Windy City Tines (5/7/25)
Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on the new Chicago Teachers Union Contract which includes a number of LGBTQ+ protections and the debut of The First Homosexuals at Wrightwood 659 in Lincoln Park (Chicago). Windy City Times has been the voice of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community since 1985. This…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – Higher Conscious Connection to Alien w/ Char Savoie 5.13.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Psychic Medium Char Savoie as we discuss the Higher Consciousness of Alien and what abilities can we use to communicate with them? 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…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 13, 2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by MIWRC’s President and CEO Ruth Anna Buffalo! Then the crew welcomes back Ana Negrete, Interim Director for the MN MMIR Office within the Department of Public Safety.
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Read MoreVaccine Integrity Project
We welcome back world-renowned public health expert Dr. Michael Osterholm. He’s here to talk about a bold new project called the VIP — the Vaccine Integrity Project.In a time when trust is fragile, Dr. Osterholm is working to deliver clear, reliable guidance for our communities. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available…
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Read MoreCaregiving Support
Being a caregiver is one of the most meaningful—and most demanding—roles a person can take on. Right now, more than 600,000 Minnesotans are caring for aging parents, spouses, or loved ones. Cathy McCleer, State Director, AARP Minnesota is here to talk about the challenges caregivers face, and how AARP is working to support them. Freddie…
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Read MoreThe Rise of Fraud
Fraud reached unprecedented levels in 2024 with a staggering $12.5 billion lost. It’s a shocking increase of more than 24% over 2023 nationwide. Cathy McLeer, State Director, AARP MN talks about the steps the agency is taking to protect consumers. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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Read MoreWhat’s Next?
Original Air Date: April 6th The Pandemic Clock is ticking, says Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the world’s foremost experts on infectious diseases and epidemiology. He serves as the Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. He stresses the importance of being prepared. Freddie Bell’s new book,…
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Read MorePreparation is Key
More than 17 million people died during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the world’s foremost experts on infectious diseases and epidemiology. He serves as the Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota says we must be prepared for the next one. Freddie Bell’s new…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 13, 2025
On today’s show: – Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are no longer banned by MLB. – A Florida Panthers NHL team owner gets in a social media spat with a random Canadian fan. – How our air traffic controller system is a mess since Trump II. – Mary Jo Pehl from MST3K and RiffTrax…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/13/25)
Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (https://minnesotareformer.com/). Here’s the stories they talked about today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/12/minnesota-child-care-advocates-rally-federal-child-care-cuts/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/09/trumps-tariffs-weigh-heavy-on-truckers-as-overseas-shipments-sink/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/08/walz-goes-to-harvard-and-proves-his-point-10-problematic/
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Mary Jo Pehl (5/13/25)
Matt was joined by Mary Jo Pehl from MST3K and RiffTrax. They talk about doing comedy during Trump II, the mechanics of stand up comedy, political news and more. Also catch Mary and other MST3K alums for a standup show on Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy
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Read MoreWhat to make of Pope Leo, LGBTQ candidate announces run for for Illinois’ 8th, a literal book burning in Ohio
We took a look at Pope Leo XIV. What do we make of him from LGBTQ perspective? An LGBTQ candidate has announced a run for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District. And there was a literal book burning in Ohio when a guy checked out 100 books and burned them. They were of course LGBTQ, Jewish, and…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – Celebrating Paranormal Day w/ Debbie Romero & Jeremy York 5.12.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg celebrates National Paranormal Day which actually was Saturday May 3rd but can still be celebrated today! We will have a round table paranormal discussion with Psychic Medium Debbie Romero and Jeremy York. We will be talking about all sorts of Paranormal subjects. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 5.12.25
NACC’s Dr. Antony Stately returns with Robert and Haley for his weekly chat. Then hear from All My Relations Arts “Creation Story” Oglala Lakota artists Jaida Grey Eagle and Mikayla Patton!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2025
On today’s show: – Trump tries taking credit for “solving” the tariff crisis with China that he started. – Why did Trump cave on tariffs with China? – Why NASCAR is struggling after embracing MAGA. – The Qatar jet controversy is worse than you think. – Problems with youth sports in America. – We’re joined…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Katrina Simons (5/12/25)
Matt was joined by Katrina Simons, host of our newest show, Boldly Challenging Ableism (Sundays at 2 PM). Boldly Challenging Ableism exposes ableism and dismantles myths that marginalize people with disabilities. The show debuts this Sunday at 2 PM. Find podcasts and more info at: https://www.am950radio.com/events/boldly-challenging-ableism/
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Read MoreBrazil’s gender-neutral IDs, July 7 deadline for trans service members, UK Supreme Court Chaos
Brazil’s superior court of justice paves the way for gender neutral IDs in a unanimous decision. Pete Hegseth has given trans service members a July 7 deadline to quit. The UK Supreme Court has unleashed chaos with its ruling on gender. Here’s the story of a trans man who asked 60 gyms if he could…
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Read MorePromo for Boldy Challenging Ableism
Boldy Challenging Ableism debuts on Sunday, May 18 at 2 PM!
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Read MoreDo Different Better – Ep. 54: Skip the Startup Struggle: How Buying a Business Can Build Your Legacy
Think you have to start a business from scratch to be a boss? Think again. In this powerhouse episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, host Elaine Rasmussen—CEO, founder, and unapologetic legacy builder—flips the script on entrepreneurship. We’re diving into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), the bold, strategic path where you buy a business instead of building one…
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Read MoreRedefining Recovery – Ep. 56: RAD Duluth
Host Caddy Frink is joined by Program Director Cellie Dudley and Team Lead Certified Peer Recovery Specialist McCoy Salgy of Recovery Alliance Duluth.
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Read MoreTwin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 69: Stronger Together Benefit Concert
This week is all about the Stronger Together Benefit Concert and Dance Party hosted by Nina DiAngelo on May 30th at Granada Theater. Joining the show will be Richard Herod III with Car Guy Concierge to give us all the details and explain why he stepped up and got involved. Learn more and get your…
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Read MoreDownright Upright Show – Ep. 121: Keith Johnson of The Knolls
Philip Anthony is joined by Keith Johnson, multi-talented musician and radio talk show host of Groundbreakers on WDGY 92.1 FM. Keith is the lead singer of the local band The Knolls (formerly of Keith Johnson and the Grassy Knolls).
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Read MoreFeels Out Loud – Ep. 16: Catching Joy
When was the last time you felt joy? Are you scared to let yourself feel joy? Sometimes feeling joy opens us up to pain or loss. This is a complex emotion that causes a range of thoughts and responses. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini in this episode, as we reflect together on catching…
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Read MoreEpisode 44 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch
This week we question what the Democratic Party is doing to prepare the 2026 midterm elections. And we also highlight two federal cases where judges are showing some courage in stopping Trump from deporting undocumented immigrants.
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Read MoreThe Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 23: Encore of Why Ellie Krug Created this Show
This is a replay of our inaugural show from December 7, 2024: I lay out the show’s mission, share a little of my background, and address why “Illegal” is part of the show’s name (hint: Project 2025 seeks to outlaw “transgender ideology” whatever the hell that is…). We also cover this week’s oral arguments in…
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Read MoreLiving Healthy And Aging Well – May 10, 2025
Kate Blessing, Director of Community Relations at Martin Luther Campus, joins Ken Haglind to talk about Martin Luther Campus’ mission and services that enhance senior living. Martin Luther Campus is managed by Ebenezer Management Services, the largest senior living management company in Minnesota. As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover,…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 5.9.25
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 5.9.25
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry discuss weekend events before welcoming back MN Senator Mary Kunesh! Plus, Wendy Pilot with Humane World for Animals shares a new Sacred Animals segment!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show 5.9.25
Measles outbreaks continue to spread; Trump withdraws surgeon general nominee; bully culture of the right; Talking Baseball and Soccer game prices Escapee in MN Paid sick time in MN MN Legislature update Food at your local sporting venues
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Read MoreOde to Walt Whitman at Open Eye Theatre
Ode to Walt Whitman, the acclaimed silent puppet poem about queer poets Walt Whitman and Federico Garcia Lorca opens at Open Eye Theatre this month. Its creator Bart Buch joins us! Plus, authors Joseph Lezza & Richard Mirabella share the books they are loving and that you should be reading this spring. For tickets and…
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 8, 2025
Robert and Haley welcome back Dr. Antony Stately to follow up on the conversation around Creator’s Game and how it links to overall increased health. Plus, Nashke Games Founder and CEO Tony Drews joins to talk about how they are helping revitalize Ojibwe culture!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 8, 2025
New Pope has been chosen; botched execution in South Carolina; Trump announces trade deal with the UK; Minnesota maintains high ranking of best states to live in; racist Rochester woman; man pleads guilty in Park Tavern crash; St. Paul waters down rent control; Marshall trailer park woes.
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Read MoreQueer Spirit and Care Chats
On this week’s Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode, Nick Venegoni started the Queer Spirit podcast in 2018. Fast forward seven years, and there is a whole community built around the show, a care-centered space for queer folks, brand new Care Chats mini podcast, and 10 new interns through UCLA’s Behavioral Health Support Specialist Certification program…
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Read MoreGhostBox Radio – The Alien Perspective with Director Dean Alioto 5.7.25
Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Director Dean Alioto about his new film The Alien Perspective! This should be a fantastic conversation! 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 #AMRadio #Paranormal #DeanAlioto #TheAlienPerspective #Film
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 7, 2025
Emerge Wisconsin’s Executive Director Arvina Martin returns for her weekly chat with Robert and Haley. Then, Twin Cities Native Lacrosse Founder and Coach, John Hunter is back for a conversation!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 7, 2025
On today’s show: – How moderate Democrats are like stray cats. – Republicans (finally) are stopped from stealing a North Carolina State Supreme Court case. – People losing lots of money on Melania and Donald Trump’s crypto coin. – Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – MN Republicans have a new finance chair who apparently moonlights as…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Bill Corbett (5/7/25)
Matt was joined by MST3K alum Bill Corbett. They talk about moderate Democrats not fighting and Trump adminstration II. Also catch Bill and other MST3K alums for a standup shoon Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/7/25)
Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about the Conclave to select a new Pope, crypto being a scam, India-Pakistan conflicts, Trump’s ag secretary getting into hot water and more.
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