The Matt McNeil Show – April 15, 2025

Ireland issues travel warning for students looking at the US; Kristi Noem’s publicity stunts; Indiana woman arrested for threatening LGBT teacher; people trying to be the hero of their own story; Republican tax plan released, with most savings going to the wealthy; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Minneapolis will stop making scanner audio public; Moorhead…

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GhostBox Radio – The Reality of the Paranormal Community w/ Sara Jane 4.14.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with guest Sara Jane of Get Haunted as we talk about the current state of the Paranormal community as we see it. We want to warn people, especially starting out, why to put up boundaries and remember your self-worth when it comes to any paranormal event,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 14, 2025

Trump’s annual physical; attack on Pennsylvania governor Shapiro; important electronics exempted from China tariffs; El Salvador president visits Trump; Penn and Teller return to the Renaissance Festival; person arrested at UHG campus; Emily Koski exits Minneapolis mayoral race; sports report; Senate district 6 candidate has some wild political views; podcaster faces sentencing for sending nude…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 50: Redefining Wealth: Why “Rich” Isn’t the Same as Wealthy

What does it really mean to be wealthy? In this episode, we challenge traditional ideas of success and explore why being “rich” doesn’t always equal true wealth.

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 19: Who We Are Isn’t Illegal

This week’s Big Story is about how a Florida school district is non-renewing a well-loved high school English teacher’s contract because she had the audacity to use a transgender student’s name that aligns with the student’s gender identity; apparently, that’s illegal in FL (of course!). The Big Interview is with Sam Chapman from the SD…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 12: “How are you?”: the mental health impact of empty questions

How often are you asked questions that feel meaningless? Do you wonder how to respond? And have you considered how these questions influence your overall mental wellness? Join your hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as empty questions are explored, the impact to mental health is processed, and collective challenges are laid out in seeking…

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Episode 117 with Intern Pastor Josh Moss-Flatford

Philip Anthony is joined by Intern Pastor Josh Moss-Flatford. On this episode we talk about his faith journey and how being a member of the LGBTQ community doesn’t mean one is a sinner; in fact, all of us regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity are truly God’s children.

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 65: Ryan Fouts from Reclaim on LGBTQ+ Healthcare

Today we talk about LGBTQ+ youth and mental healthcare, a very important topic in our community. Ryan Fouts from Reclaim will join as we talk about the challenges youth are facing and how to seek care along with some of the programs that Reclaim offers. Learn more at: https://www.reclaim.care/

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 53: Recovery While Incarcerated

Caddy Frink is joined by Alicia Doty, Justice Involved Coordinator at Minnesota Recovery Connection. Caddy and Alicia talk about their experience last week of helping inmates with recovery at the Shakopee Women’s Prison.

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 12, 2025

Sharon Heywood and Denise Lessert, members of the M.O.M.S Program Events Committee, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the services offered by the M.O.M.S Program to help Make Our Moms Successful! M.O.M.S is a nonprofit, faith-based mentoring program designed to equip single mothers with the skills to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 11, 2025

On today’s show: – Matt talks about why he highlights the economic issues with Trump’s tariffs. – Why we should pay attention to the foundational markets of our country. – Dr. Joe Eastman has an infectious disease update. – Bemidji woman faces federal charges for allegedly groping a flight crew member – A veterans calls…

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Rebroadcast: Spellbound World Premiere and CTC’s Disney’s Frozen

Host John Parker is off today. We are rebroadcasting our episode featuring David Schlosser and Matthew A. Everett from Threshold Theater discussing their upcoming world premiere of Spellbound – which opens April 18! For more information and tickets to Spellbound: https://www.thresholdtheatermpls.com. Then we play back John’s conversation with Tyler Susan Jennings from CTC’s Disney’s Frozen:…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 10, 2025

Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry welcome back Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of NACDI! Then, Rhiana Yazzie, Playwright, Filmmaker, Director, and Artistic Director of New Native Theatre and Amber Ball, Playwright, Director and Visual Artist join to talk about NNT’s production of “The Nut, the Hermit, the Crow, and the Monk.”

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 10, 2025

On today’s show: – Tariffs continue to cause havoc. – 4 Democrats in the US House vote for a voter suppression bill. – Highlighter shaped vape pens – How federal budget cuts are hurting Minnesota – Why don’t Republicans not care about constituents being hurt by the Republican budget? – Democrats need to fight! –…

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Aliveness Project’s Ezra McNair on HIV Prevention

For this week’s Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode, we take a deeper dive into the state of HIV prevention internationally and locally with Ezra McNair, the Advocacy Organizer and Volunteer Manager for the Aliveness Project. We tackle the effects of the Trump administration’s cuts to PREPFAR and USAID and how people can get involved to…

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GhostBox Radio – Severe Weather Awareness Week w/ Justin Wenzel 4.09.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with local Storm Chaser Justin Wenzel about this week’s Severe Weather Awareness Week and also he will be showing some interesting video you don’t want to miss. 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…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 9, 2025

In this month’s Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations) episode, Guest Host Anthony Taylor fills in for Christine McDonald and is joined by Tony Zaccardi (Public Health Specialist) as well as Michele Jackson and Rumyana Hulmequist from Racial Equity, Inclusion & Belonging! Learn about the City’s youth opioid awareness campaign, prevention and resources for community members.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 9, 2025

On today’s show: – With Jeff Stein off today, Cliff Schecter joins Matt! – Why today’s stock market rebound is a mirage. – How the bond market is not healthy. – Why tariffs will hurt the ag economy even more than the stock market. – Minnesota sports teams continue to struggle this spring. – The…

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Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (4/9/25)

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist and YouTube personality (https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_Edge). Matt and Cliff talk about Trump sending American citizens to the infamous El Salvador prison, tariffs and the stock market crashing, Elon Musk getting more government contracts and more.

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GhostBox Radio – Multi Dimensional Travel w/ Psychic Medium Refined Divine 4.08.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Psychic Medium Refined Divine Deb as she talks with us about Multi-Dimensional Travel. This will be a very interesting topic to cover. 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:…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 8, 2025

The continued fallout of tariffs and trade wars; Trump continues to succeed at whittling away judicial power; Kat Abughazaleh joins the show to discuss her congressional run; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Southwest Light Rail audit released; state trooper’s request for charges dismissal in Rochester teen’s death denied.

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Joseph Jaafari, Arizona’s Lookout, plus Feels Out Loud

Joseph Jaafari, Editor in Chief Arizona’s The Lookout’s reporting on the Arizona legislature killing LGBTQ rights bills, LGBTQ Arizonans fleeing the state (and how lawmakers are responding), and AZ’s anti-equity ballot measure. Plus, Becky McNattin and Tara Martini from AM950 Radio’s Feels Out Loud join us to talk about taking care of our mental health…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 7, 2025

Stock market roller coaster today; Americans want European cars more than vice versa; where is the US economy right now?; 60 Minutes uncovers that large numbers of El Salvador deportees have no criminal record; another measles death in Texas; Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council candidate Shelley Madore speaks with Matt ahead of tomorrow’s caucuses; special…

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Jake Wittich, Windy City Times, plus Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans (MNQT)

Jake Wittich, Managing Editor of the Windy City Times, returns to discuss judicial rulings against Trump, Illinois Governor Pritzker vowing to defend Trans rights, and Chicago’s fight against plans to cut CDC’s HIV prevention funding. Plus, Emma Watts from Minnesota’s new Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans (MNQT) joins us to discuss their new initiative – a…

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Episode 39 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week we cover the 15th amendment to the constitution, which prohibits the denial or abridgement of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude, ensuring voting rights for all citizens regardless of race. We also discuss Bruce’s experience at a housing townhall that featured a few members of the…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 49: Digital-Only vs. Traditional Banks: Which One Is Your Money’s Match?

Cash in your pocket or banking app on your phone—where should your money really be? On this episode of the Do.Different.Better Podcast, we’re diving deep into the heated battle between digital-only neobanks (think Chime, Ally, Revolut) and traditional brick-and-mortar banks like Chase and Bank of America. Which option gives you the best financial future, convenience,…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 11: Apathy to Empathy

For those of you who might be feeling burned out, overwhelmed or disconnected by the intensity of our world right now, tune in for this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini process through the experience of apathy and how this can be rooted in flooded amounts of empathy. Systems of power may thrive…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 18: Standing Strong or Caving In with Law Firms, Trans Health, and Visibility

The Big Story picks up from last week with a list of the mega-sized American law firms that have caved to Trump, and those that have resisted. The Big Interview is with Max Kozlov, a science reporter who wrote about the National Institute of Health gutting all research around transgender health, and instead mandating a…

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 64: Quatrefoil Library

Andi and Rina visit with Ollin Montes and Karen Hogan from Quatrefoil Library, which has a unique history in the Twin Cities. Its role in the LGBTQ+ community continues to grow and is more important than ever! Listen and learn more!  https://qlibrary.org/

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 5, 2025

Susanne Grochett, Director of Care Options Network, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the trusted, local Network of senior care providers, across services and housing, that is ready to support older adults and caregivers in the greater Metro area. Care Options Network, 36 years strong and…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 4.4.25

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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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 4, 2025

Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry start off the show. Then, Minnesota Senator Mary Kunesh returns with special guest Kelly Miller, first Native American elected to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners! Plus, an encore segment from Wendy!

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 4, 2025

Stock market takes another hit; Trump won’t attend services for soldiers lost in Lithuania; China retaliates against Trump tariffs; Rick Smith joins the show; baby sloth born at Como Zoo; how tariffs will impact local agriculture; Trump cuts to local food aid; Bobby Joe Champion’s involvement in violence intervention group.

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Reviews: Mid-Century Modern, Cassandra, Triassic Parq, and Witch

John and Jim review the TV shows: Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern and Netflix’s Cassandra. Plus, theatre reviews of Minneapolis Musical Theatre’s Triassic Parq and Walking Shadow’s Witch. Tickets and info for Triassic Parq: https://www.aboutmmt.org/triassic-parq/ Tickets and info for Witch: https://www.walkingshadow.org/witch/

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – April 3, 2025

Returning with Robert and Haley is Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of NACDI. Today, Lilligren brings guest Terri Smith, Director of the Metropolitan Council Housing & Redevelopment Authority! Plus, hear from Kahomy Weston, Owámniyomni Okhódayapi’s Program and Project Coordinator!!

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 3, 2025

On today’s show: – Torpedo bats in baseball. – Trump puts tariffs on uninhabited islands. – How Republicans are running a heist on Social Security. – Did Trump use a chat bot to come up with his tariffs? – The mayor of Minot, North Dakota resigns after sending a lewd video to the city attorney…

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My experiences in GTMO as a gay-American

On this week’s Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode, attorney Tim Jon Semmerling joins us to share his experiences in GTMO as a gay-American: death-penalty-defense, working with al-Qaeda defendants charged with the crimes of 9/11, and confronting the one of the most powerful institutions in the world — the U.S. Department of Defense. His writing shows…

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GhostBox Radio – One Question Readings with Refined Divine 4.2.25

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 – April 2, 2025

On today’s show: –  Drinking alcohol makes male fruit flies more attractive. – Trump rolls out some sweeping new tariffs. – Why is Trump proposing tariffs? Matt has some theories. – Our weekly Jeff Stein visit. – The bull statue in front of the District Edina (friend of the show) was stolen by a low…

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Traveling while Transgender, HIV Prevention funding cut

Denmark issues travel warning about coming to the US to its trans residents. Meanwhile MAGA Trump’s Project 2025 attacks on gender neutral US passports challenged in court. Plus, the MAGA Project 2025 Trump budget will shutdown the Division of HIV Prevention the CDC.

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GhostBox Radio – Calumet Inn – The Jewel of the Prairie w/ Julie Meadows 4.01.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Julie Meadows as we talk about her book, Calumet Inn-The Jewel of the Prairie. As someone who has spent a lot of time at the Calumet, I wholeheartedly agree! Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 1, 2025

Important elections taking place across the country; Trump will announce tariffs after stock markets close for the day; Pat McAfee and others accused of propagating false rumors about female college student; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday appearance; Republicans still refuse to condemn January 6; Robbinsdale school layoffs.

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GhostBox Radio – Paranormal Books for Young Readers w/ Christopher Bahn 3.31.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Christopher Bahn who has written a number of books that is focused at the young reader. What is approach to writing this topic for a younger audience? 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…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 31, 2025

Trump approval polls and math problems; tariff implementation looms; Ellie Krug joins the show on Trans Day of Visibility; Arizona considers paying the Diamondbacks for Chase Field upgrades; Matt’s 15th anniversary; Falcon Heights debates making fairgoers pay for parking; Real ID approaches; Wisconsin election tomorrow; how spending cuts will hit the state; Wayne Gretzky’s fall…

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Anne Laughlin on the writer’s life, Trans Day of Visibility, and a French political earthquake

Anne Laughlin joins us to discuss a writer’s life—discussion of networking, volunteering, giving back to the writing community. How do you do it? Why? It’s Trans Day of Visibility, so we’re going to make some facts more visible. Plus, one of the most seismic setbacks against the far-right: A leader who committed crimes was held…

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Wall of Power – March 29, 2025

Paul Metsa and Dr. Kristin Lyerly, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist from Green Bay, WI had a great discussion about the upcoming election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Dr. Lyerly lives in Green Bay, WI and also practices in Hibbing, MN where they both met while sitting next to each other at the MN Premiere…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 17: Fear, Lawyers, and Defending the Rule of Law

I start the show’s Big Story with talking about fear—those who are afraid of what Trump 2 will do; and those who so care about me that they’ve required a list of emergency contacts in case I go missing. The Big Interview is with Jordan Rubin from MSNBC and the curator of Deadline: Legal Blog…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 115 with LGBTQ author Max Austin

Philip Anthony is joined by world renowned author Max Austin who penned two fantabulous LGBTQ books entitled “How Can We Be Wrong” and his latest release “That is What We Are”! I am sure you will find this interview insightful and riveting!

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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 63: Kelsey Alto on TC Pride Events

Andi and Rina are joined by Kelsey Alto, director of programming at Twin Cities Pride. They talk about the importance of staying connected to the community, some fun things coming up and how you can get involved.

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Do Different Better – Ep. 48: Show Me the Money: Mastering Cash, Debt, and Equity to Fund Your Dreams

This week Elaine talks about how to fund your dreams! Topics include mastering your cash flow, debt and equity. #FundYourDreams #CapitalReadiness #EntrepreneurLife #MoneyMoves #StartupStrategy

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 10: Living Emotions on Social Media

We live in a day in age where social media is part of our daily experiences, but is it conducive to our mental health? What role does emotional processing through social media outlets have in YOUR life and what is the impact on your mental wellness? Join your hosts, Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – March 29, 2025

This episode originally aired December 14, 2025: Anne Supplee, a Care Services Manager at The ALS Association joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the programs and services of The ALS Association. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive disease that causes individuals to lose their ability…

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Connections Radio – March 29, 2025

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit a 4th time with University of Connecticut’s Professor of English, well-known author, and humorist, Gina Barreca. (Rick sought her out years ago after seeing her book on women, academia, and humor: “They Used to Call Me Snow White… But I Drifted.”) Our broadcast follows the 4th book in…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 3.28.25

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 – March 28, 2025

On today’s show: – Fish fry Friday’s are back and Matt’s excited! – Donald Trump meddles with the Smithsonian. – Why moderate Democrats have failed the party since 2010. – Are rural voters finally waking of to the damage being caused by Trump/Musk? – Anti-vaxxers push their agenda in RFK’s health department. – Drunk people…

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Red and the Mother Wild opens March 28

Transatlantic Love Affair’s production of Red and the Mother Wild opens March 28 and runs through April 12. Co-founder and co-artistic director Allison Vincent joins us to discuss. Red and the Mother Wild is a tale of what lies beyond the bounds of our cultivated lives. Inspired by the themes and hidden corners of Red…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – March 27, 2025

Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry are joined by Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of NACDI and Fawn YoungBear-Tibbetts, Executive Director of Wicoie Nandagikendan. Plus, get quizzed on Wendy Pilot’s animal fun facts from last week in preparation for tomorrow’s new segment!

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 27 2025

Canadian travel bookings to the US down 70%; Elise Stefanik pulled back as US ambassador; polls show no favorability for annexing Greenland or Canada, or Trump in general; Dr. David Joffe rejoins the show from Sydney; sports and celebration dinner housekeeping; Minnesota legislators look to overhaul redistricting; new “DFL” candidate emerges in SD6; Kelly Morrison’s…

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Hello Stranger: Musings on Modern Intimacies

On this week’s Thinking Clearly, Thinking Queerly episode, we sit down with Manuel Betancourt to discuss his new book Hello Stranger. It is a book about chance encounters and what a stranger can reveal about who we are and who we could still yet be. The book grapples with everything from online sexting, real-life cruising,…

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GhostBox Radio – The Case for the Afterlife with Chris Carter 3.26.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Chris Carter as we talk about his new book “The Case for the Afterlife: Evidence of the Afterlife”. This is a great book and will be a great 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…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 26, 2025

On today’s show: – The Atlantic calls Trump’s bluff and releases text from the Signal chat. – Democrats flip a +15 Trump state house district in Pennsylvania. – Matt and Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – Matt’s worst interviews he’s ever done. – An Underwood teacher is charged for allegedly stepping on a sixth-grader’s back. –…

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GhostBox Radio – Spirits of Lost Children w/ Psychic Medium Maryam Faresh 3.25.25

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Psychic Medium Maryam Faresh to talk about what happens to the spirit of lost children and also talk about her work doing cold cases. Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see…

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Fraud Protection

Original Air Date: March 16th Minnesota lawmakers are debating a bi-partisan bill called the Consumer Fraud Protection Fund. If passed the measure would pay back consumers who’ve been scammed and can’t get their money back. Cathy McLeer, Minnesota AARP State Director shares details with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is…

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Saving and Planning

Cathy McLeer, Minnesota AARP State Director says AARP is equipped to help make sure your money lives as long as you do. They assist by helping you prepare for retirement and other issues that may come along. McLeer shares more ideas with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at…

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