The Matt McNeil Show – May 6, 2026

Beavers!; American media not accurately reporting about the Iran war; gas prices approaching $5/gallon; playing a tiny violin for the rich in New York City; Jeff Stein; where exactly are Uptown’s borders; Republicans don’t care about saving HCMC; problems with charter schools; A MN woman with major medical issues still being held by ICE

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The Gaily Show – May 6, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds as they sit down with Luis Argueta from Unidos Minnesota to discuss the “Business for Democracy” initiative and why major Minnesota corporations like Target and Best Buy need to do more than just release PR statements. They also catch up with Jake Wittich of the Windy City Times to dive…

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GhostBox Radio – Paranormal Festivus 5.05.26

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Adam joins Greg tonight for Paranormal Festivus as we lightheartedly talk about what grinds our gears about this field. What’s on your mind? Share it with us! 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…

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Native Roots Radio – May 5, 2026

Christine McDonald hosts tonight’s Minneapolis Air episode. We begin with a conversation about rental help for families impacted by the economic hardships caused by Metro Surge this winter. Joining us to talk about that is a special guest: Will Lehman from Hennepin County.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2026

Phone scams; kids are bored at trump’s event; administration lies about the Iran war; government bailouts; rising gas prices; Brett speaks with Patrick Coolican; gun bills at the state legislature and the GOP’s love affair with guns; not releasing the DNC 2024 autopsy

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/5/26)

Brett’s back with our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talk about another Minnesotan with no criminal record still being held by ICR despite medical issues; Amy Klobuchar pivoting from Tim Walz and uncivil posts by our members of Congress (hint: one in particular is a big offender). Read…

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The Gaily Show – May 5, 2026

John Parker and Jim Pounds discuss the legal complaint filed against the EEOC chair regarding the investigation of LGBTQ+ employment discrimination. They analyze national discrimination statistics, focusing on high complaint rates in Texas and Florida, and reports on the European Parliament’s recent vote to ban conversion therapy. Then we’re joined by Nissa Nordland, who discusses…

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GhostBox Radio – What Do We Really Expect from a UFO Disclosure? w/ Heidi Hollis 5.04.26

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author, Speaker, Radio Host Heidi Hollis about what do people really expect to feel when and if UFO Disclosure is unveiled?  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…

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Matt McNeil Show 5.4.2026

Vaction time and gas prices. MIA canceled is it Cancel Culture ? Operation Cluster in full swing The Straight is being open? No it’s Trump so it’s not. Republicans and short term memory. Energy costs keep rising and don’t expect them to go down What is Trump’s move when he has to face the blame?…

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Western Health Alliance. Plus: James Grace from A Chorus Line.

Executive Producer Jim Pounds guest hosts today’s episode. He covers the Western Health Alliance and he’ll also interview James Grace. James is an actor, dancer, choreographer who is performing in A Chorus Line at Park Square. It opens May 15! For tickets and more information: https://www.parksquaretheatre.org/a-chorus-line

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RECkoning with Real Estate – EP. 35 (Encore): Insurance Claims Explained w/ Ben Feldman

This is an encore episode with Ben Feldman, one of our sponsors of the show! Ben Feldman is a partner of Active Insurance Solutions which is an independent insurance agency based in Chanhassen. In this episode, Ben and Paige talk about all things ‘insurance claims.’ We cover the key steps to take when an event…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 74: Reinstating Empathy and the Power of Local Community Support

In this week’s Big Story, I celebrate Chet Hassen, a Michigan college athletic director who proved that empathy is a superpower after he was reinstated following a suspension for defending a trans student-athlete. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens when a community stands up for what’s right. I am then joined by Kat Rohn,…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 101: Liquidity Ladder: Where Your Money Should Live

Most people don’t feel financially stressed because they’re bad with money—they feel stressed because their money is living in the wrong places. In this episode, Elaine breaks down the Liquidity Ladder: a simple, powerful system for placing your money in the right “rungs” based on time horizon, access, and risk—so you stop borrowing from your…

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Episode 93 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

This week Bruce details how the GOP is suddenly insisting that taxpayers will help pay for the Trump ballroom, how the DOJ’s latest attempt to charge James Comey is likely to fail, and more attacks on the First Amendment from the Trump administration.

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 67: Online Dating

Becky McNattin and Tara Martini dive into the digital dating scene and the toll it can take on our mental well-being. Guest Audrey Anve joins the chat to help navigate the jargon of ghosting and breadcrumbing while exploring why we often look for affirmation in all the wrong swipes. From industry stats to personal stories,…

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Food Freedom Radio – May 2, 2026

Laura Hedlund digs into the idea that what we do to the earth, we ultimately do to ourselves, while highlighting some incredible local efforts to build a more resilient food system. Urban farmer Elyssa Eull of California Street Farms shares the realities of feeding a neighborhood from a tiny city plot, and Chef Lachelle Cunningham…

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Connections Radio – May 2, 2026

Host Laurie Fitz joins co-host Rick Bernardo as he visited The Phoenix Theater to interview Storydance Theatre founder, dancer, and director, Cia Sautter, along with Jewish Community Action’s Brandon Schorsch, their Combating Hate campaign organizer. We discuss Cia’s recent April Storydance Theatre production: “Finding Elijah—A Story Play on Finding Peace, Justice, and Hope.” In Jewish folklore,…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 18: Sorting Through ADHD and Organized Chaos

Colleen Waterston and her right-hand pro, Alicia, chat with ICU nurse Danielle about finding order in the middle of a beautiful, busy chaos. Between moving overseas and raising a family, Danielle shares how her ADHD brain actually thrives with a little professional help to lift that heavy mental load of clutter. It’s an honest look…

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind 5.2.2026

Andrea Romie, owner of Home Helpers Home Care of Burnsville, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss the ways Home Helpers supports individuals staying safe, independent, and comfortable right where they want to be – at home. Home Helpers provides non-medical, in-home care designed for seniors, individuals with disabilities, those recovering from…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 1, 2026

Patti Vasquez joins Matt to start the show; oil prices spiking; Trump lying about negotiations with Iran; a good day for Minnesota sports fans; Mike Lindell’s platform for Governor; a MN legislature bill to ban AI nudification technology had one Republican vote against it; bad social media behavior from Republicans

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Onstage with Jim Pounds and Leslie Buxbaum. Then: Daniel M. Lavery!

We start a new segment today: Onstage with Jim Pounds. Every month, Jim will preview theatre in Minneapolis and Chicago. Today he talks with Leslie Buxbaum the bookwriter and co-lyricist for the new musical Out Here which is now playing at Chicago’s Court Theatre. Get your tickets to Out Here: https://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/out-here/ Connect with Leslie: https://www.lesliebuxbaum.com…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 30, 2026

Iran war updates; Supreme Court erodes Voting Rights Act; Dr. Joe Eastman talks health news; crazy sports night ahead; oil prices are all over the place; Moorhead restaurant owner charged with fraud; charges for alleged assault of conservative reporter; Minnesota moves to regulate e-bikes; Minnesota unemployment remains high.business owners plan Cinco De Mayo celebrations.

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Unpack This For Me: Conversion Therapy Drop Out

It’s our weekly Unpack This For Me episode where a guest joins us for the hour to help me unpack a particular issue facing the LGBTQ and allied community. Today, Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez is my guest. His new book Conversion Therapy Dropout:A Queer Story of Faith and Belonging comes out May 5th. He worked with…

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GhostBox Radio – Severe Weather & Storm Chasing with Justin Wenzel 4.29.26

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Storm Chaser Justin Wenzel. Let’s look at the Tornadoes that touched down in Minnesota over the last couple of weeks but also what else that has been happening around the Midwest. 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:…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 29, 2026

Trump friends saying he believes he is the most powerful person ever; oil prices continue to surge; war updates; Jeff Stein makes his weekly appearance; Wisconsin Republican will retire after investigation into sexual misconduct; Roundup maker had meetings with the EPA to try to stop lawsuits; state flag; Walz’s final state of the state address.

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May Day Actions and Minnesota’s Truth Council. THEN: Washington Blade’s Joe Reberkenny

Luis Argueta from Unidos Minnesota joins us to talk about upcoming actions for May Day. Plus the Minnesota Truth Council who is documenting, “the full truth about the violations, receive comprehensive reparation and be protected from further violence or retaliation.” Connect Unidos Minnesota’s May Day actions and events here: https://unidos-mn.org/events/2026/5/1/may-day-2026 THEN: Joe Reberkenny the White…

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What Happened the Day the Patterson-Gimlin Film was Shot w/ M.K. Davis 4.28.26

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with M.K. Davis who has spent his life studying the Patterson-Gimlin film. The footage we have seen is only part of the story. What really happened the day that this precious footage was captured on film? E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox www.facebook.com/AM950Radio…

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Native American Patriot Talk – Ep. 6: Protecting Truth and Democracy in an Age of Corporate Control

Chase Iron Eyes dives deep into Timothy Snyder’s lessons on tyranny and how we can stand our ground against authoritarianism. He breaks down why defending our institutions and keeping a handle on the truth are vital for our collective future. Plus, the conversation gets real about the “tyranny of extraction” and protecting our sacred lands…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (4/28/26)

Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolica, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talked about the feds conducting more raids related to medicaid fraud, data center construction in Minnesota and what kind of Governor would Amy Klobuchar be should she win this fall. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/28/feds-serve-22-search-warrants-related-to-fraud-investigations/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/27/minnesotas-long-predicted-data-center-boom-is-on-shaky-ground/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/22/what-kind-of-governor-would-amy-klobuchar-be/

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SCOTUS Gave Us A Break?! Plus: Journalistic Reporting In The Age of MAGA

The Supreme Court actually gave the LGBTQ a break. They declined to take up a case about LGBTQ students safety. Renee Nicole Good’s widow has sued the Trump administration for withholding evidence. The voting map wars continue with more drama today. Plus Tammye Nash is back with new reporting from the Lone Star State. We’re…

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Assassination Attempt. More Map Drama. Plus: The Most Happy Fella

Another attempted assassination on elected leaders in the United States. Virginia Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether to overturn Virginia’s election for new congressional maps. Meanwhile, Florida proposed new maps today that would create 4 new GOP seats. Ten Thousand Things’ production of Frank Loesser’s Musical The Most Happy Fella begins its tour of…

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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 168: Former Candidate for Minnesota State Representative, Brian Raines

Philip Anthony is joined by former candidate for Minnesota State Representative, Brian Raines. On this episode we discuss the fire hose of news spewing from the White House and the Republican Party in general.

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Episode 92 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Bruce Klopfleisch isn’t holding back today as he breaks down Justice Clarence Thomas’s recent lecture at UT, calling out the partisan hackery and what he sees as a dangerous misrepresentation of our nation’s founding documents. On a brighter note, we’re digging into some “good news” regarding Virginia’s redistricting wins and some surprising new polling out…

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RECkoning with Real Estate – EP. 34: Now Debuting: The “REC Agent!”

Paige, Marc, and Taylor are back, continuing the conversation around unpacking the Realtor® brand and what it really means to step outside the traditional model. We talk about how that shift shows up for consumers, the different ways agents approach their work (for better or worse), and how REC tries to follow through on doing…

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Feels Out Loud – Ep. 66: Energy Work

Becky McNattin and Tara Martini dive into the world of energy work with Reiki Master Tanya Hartman to discover how “universal life energy” can support your mental and physical health. Tanya shares the fascinating history of the practice and explains how simple intentions can help you release deep-seated stress or emotional blockages. You’ll get a…

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 100: Honoring the Voices and Visions That Shaped Our First 100 Shows

Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp are taking a moment to celebrate a massive milestone as they hit the big 100-episode mark. They spend this hour shouting out the incredible guests, funders, and community partners who have turned this dream of a recovery-focused radio show into a reality. It’s a heartfelt look back at the people…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 100: Build a Flex Fund: The Cash System That Turns Plans Into Choices

We made it to Episode 100—and we’re celebrating the only way that counts: by helping you make a real move. If you’ve ever said, “I know what I ‘should do… I just can’t afford to make a change right now,” this episode is your cheat code. Because the difference between a good plan and a…

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Food Freedom Radio – April 23, 2026

Laura Hedlund welcomes James Kaechele from The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (https://www.ftpf.org) to discuss the “Fruitful Minnesota” initiative, a massive project planting 1,000 fruit and nut trees across the Twin Cities to provide fresh food and environmental benefits. We also hear from Clara Lewis at the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) (https://www.neon-mn.org/) about the grand…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 73: A Major Legal Victory Against RFK’s Anti Trans Regulations

In this week’s Big Story, I break down a major legal victory against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Kennedy Declaration,” which sought to strip federal funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care. We celebrate the recent ruling by Federal Judge Mustafa Kasubhai, who deemed these HHS regulations unconstitutional, restoring life-saving care to families across blue states. I…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 17: Why Reuse is Way Better Than Just Recycling

Colleen Waterston sits down with Emily Barker from Reuse Minnesota to chat about why giving our stuff a second life is way more impactful than just tossing it in the recycling bin. They dive into the environmental magic of the reuse sector, like how it saves billions of bottles of water and keeps thousands of…

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Living Healhy and Aging Well – April 25, 2026

This episode originally aired January 17, 2026: Elizabeth Siebenaler, Founder of Pep In My Step, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how she’s using her background in physical therapy to provide in-home personal training specifically designed for the senior population. During her years of providing home health…

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GhostBox Radio – Casual Friday 4.24.26

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 4.24.2026

State Senator Mary Kunesh joins Robert Pilot to walk through a vital set of bills designed to sharpen domestic violence laws and ensure suspicious deaths in our communities are finally getting the thorough investigations they deserve. We also get a soulful trip down memory lane with Bob Blake, who opens up about his time working…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 24, 2026

The new Michael Jackson movie; Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will negotiate with the Iranians; Matt’s new segment called drunk, hungry and broke; sports gambling is a major problem in the US; Senate candidate Royce White is in legal trouble; things going sideways in Champlin; Right wingers are still fixated on MN’s new flag; Michael…

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Martin Wong: Chinatown USA. THEN: Armenian Genocide Commemoration.

The exhibition Martin Wong: Chinatown USA is now open at Wrightwood 659. Martin Wong was a queer painter and poet. This exhibit has over 100 of his paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs. It has been curated by Dr Yasufumi Nakamori who is our guest. Please note! Admission is by advance ticket only. Walk-ups are not…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 23, 2026

Pedophilia accepted in Republican party; Iran war updates; national redistricting fight; Republicans push bill to bar fossil fuel companies from being held liable for climate change; Meta makes mass layoffs; Microsoft offering buyouts; sports update; Matt talks about parenting; plumbing screw job in Little Canada; KARE 11 misses the lede; we should cut tax money…

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Arizona’s LGBTQ Newsroom: LOOKOUT

The Queer experience isn’t bound to state boundaries. Our queer lives span borders (and so do the anti-LGBTQ coalitions). So on today’s Unpack This For Me episode we look at the Great State of Arizona! Joseph Darius Jaafari the Editor in Chief and Founder of LOOKOUT, Arizona’s LGBTQ newsroom. He shares the LOOKOUT’S reporting from…

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GhostBox Radio – Live Numerology Readings with Moon Girl-Mistress of the Paranormal 4.22.2026

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg invites Moon Girl-Mistress of the Paranormal on the show to do live Numerology readings. This will be a lot of fun and ask you to join in. 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…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 21, 2026

Indian student fools MAGA into giving him huge donations with AI creation; today’s war updates; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; Amanda Luke and Liz Short discuss Art In Bloom at MIA; Sen. John Hoffman’s proposal; costs of the federal invasion; rural Minnesota’s stick up its rear.

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MIA’s Art In Bloom – Liz Short and Amanda Luke

Celebrate spring with the Friends of the Institute and Mia with a month of Art in Bloom in April! Presented by the Friends, this year’s floral festival is blooming with more family events, hands-on workshops, public tours, and Mall of America floral demonstrations and coloring contests. Starting in April, kids can have fun at Art…

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Virginia’s new maps. Orbán loses again. “Trans-quake” coming to Chicago.

Hungary’s Orbán loses again. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lost the election last week, now he’s lost one of his signature laws. The EU’s top court just axed his anti-LGBTQ propaganda law. The Supreme Court agrees to hear a case that would allow them to bar kids of LGBTQ parents from pre-schools.  Jake Wittich is…

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GhostBox Radio – Paranormal Book Recommendations 4.21.26

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks more about his favorite Paranormal books and gives suggestions on ones you may want to check out. If you have a book that you would like to suggest, please do so. 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 – April 21, 2026

Late starts for playoff games; Madonna offers reward for missing outfit; today’s war updates; new Fed Chair nominee interview; CIA agents killed in Mexico; Anita Gaul is in studio with Matt; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; ceasefire extended; racist old state flag.

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (4/21/26)

Brett Johnson has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talked about the Reformer’s new report about how Minnesota’s Medicaid spending doubled across 14 programs at ‘high risk’ of fraud in past 5 years and White Christian Nationalism in Minnesota. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/21/minnesotas-spending-doubled-across-14-medicaid-programs-at-high-risk-of-fraud-in-past-5-years/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/21/cities-church-and-its-white-christian-nationalism-deserve-scrutiny/

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Judge Scorches RFK Jr’s on Trans Healthcare. Plus: Virginia Votes To Redraw Maps

Lindsey Middlecamp, Special Counsel for the Rule of Law with the Minnesota Attorney General’s office, returns to help us understand U.S. District Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai’s final 49-page written opinion striking down RFK Jr.’s attempts to end transgender youth healthcare across the US. PLUS: It’s election day in Virginia as the Commonwealth decides whether or…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 20, 2026

Actor passes away; this weekend’s war updates; economic discussion with greedy corporations and tariff refunds; mass shootings over the weekend; AIPAC; US labor secretary resigns; push for stricter gun reforms at the state level; China plans to reduce imports of agriculture.

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The Queerious Case of the Montana Supreme Court. Plus: Shine the Light Survey

Another pro-trans decision from the Montana Supreme Court? Let’s take a look. Sarah Dickson from Birthday Candles joins us to talk about the show. Get your tickets here: https://sidekicktheatre.com/about-the-show-birthday-candles THEN: The 3rd annual Shine the Light Survey has some surprising (and encouraging!) results about LGBTQIA+ Career Experiences in 2025. Evan Linett and Veronica Comings join…

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Food Freedom Radio – April 18, 2026

Laura Hedlund is joined fellow AM 950 host Philip Anthony of the Downright Upright Show to swap stories about their “lazy yards” and the magic of freezing garden raspberries for that perfect summer smoothie. They don’t shy away from the heavy stuff either, digging into how heart-centered economics and local farming can help fix a…

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Episode 91 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch

Bruce Klopfleisch dives into the latest Supreme Court drama, breaking down why he thinks the MAGA-aligned bench is doing Steve Bannon some serious favors while ignoring legal precedents. Bruce lays out a practical roadmap for reforming the court, ranging from age limits to jurisdiction stripping, before pivoting to a much-needed “good news” segment. You’ll hear…

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Boldly Challenging Ableism – S2 E8: A Decades Long Legacy of Advocacy with Linda Wolford (Pt 2 of 2)

In the second part of this two-part series, Katrina Simon sits down with Linda Wolford from the Minnesota Council on Disability to dig into the real story behind “enhanced rate” for personal care assistants in Minnesota. Linda clarifies how this policy actually came to be through the hard work of disability activists rather than the…

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RECkoning with Real Estate – EP. 33: Now Debuting: The “REC Agent!”

We’re back with Paige, Marc, and Taylor, continuing the conversation around what it really means to be a “Realtor®” versus a real estate agent, and sharing more about how REC came to be. Listen in to hear how REC was strengthened through underappreciated activism and a distaste for the industry, its branding, and what it…

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Connections Radio – April 18, 2026

Laurie Fitz visits with the incredibly talented songwriter and advocate Joe Begalkie to dive into the beautiful ways music helps us celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. Joined by music producer Mark Worple and nurse Kelly, the group shares the heartfelt story behind Joe’s song “Side by Side” and explains why shifting the focus from simple awareness…

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Do Different Better – Ep. 99: Your Optionality Score: How Flexible Is Your Life in the Next 90 Days?

You can be a high earner and still feel financially tight. If you’ve ever thought, ‘Why do high earners still feel broke?’—this episode answers it with clarity, not judgment. In this episode, Elaine introduces the Optionality Score, a quick diagnostic that measures how flexible your life really is over the next 90 days across four…

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The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 72: Montana Upholds Individual Dignity and Book Bans

This week’s Big Story is a groundbreaking look at a legal win for our community in Big Sky Country. I break down a massive Montana Supreme Court decision that upholds the state constitution’s promise of individual dignity, proving that trans discrimination is—at its core—sex discrimination. The Big Interview features Sarah Waller from Big Hill Books…

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Sorting Through Life – Ep. 16: Why Estate Planning Matters at Every Single Stage of Life

Colleen Waterston sits down with Rachel Schromen of Schromen Law to break down why estate planning isn’t just for the elderly and how we can normalize the conversation around our legacies. They dive into the essential documents everyone over 18 needs to have in place to protect themselves and their loved ones from the unexpected.…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 18, 2026

Colleen Waterston, founder of Space by Space Organizing, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well radio show to share her belief that a clear space helps free the mind. Colleen and her team of compassionate organizers get creative to help people “get out of their own way” and live their best lives.…

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Native Roots Radio – April 17, 2026

Robert Pilot is diving deep into the recent Senate vote that threatens the Boundary Waters and talking with State Senator Mary Kunesh about the urgent need for “Prove It First” mining legislation. Between updates on education funding and school trust lands, we get an inspiring look at the mission to rescue 2,000 beagles over in…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 17, 2026

Dems fighting other Dems; Trump tries taking credit for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz; more details about the deal the MAGA friendly media won’t tell you about; the US military in Iran is facing food shortages; the Minnesota Wild want arena upgrades; delays in the Vance Boelter legal proceedings; Minneapolis Schools withheld money from…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 16, 2026

How Trump is trying to soothe his Jesus controversy; RFK Jr. grilled; war updates; Australia will offer free solar power; China rapidly expanding solar; bad news for northern Minnesota; ICE officer charged for pointing gun at motorists in February; new expose about what agents were thinking while they were here.

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Unpack This For Me: The War in Iran

We’re taking a deep dive into the Iran War today and we have the perfect guest to help unpack it all for us. Will Todman is the chief of staff of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and a senior fellow in the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a…

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GhostBox Radio – More Quantum Healing with Matt Schmidt 4.15.26

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, we see the return of Matt Schmidt talking more about quantum healing. Our last conversation with him went so well that we want to bring him back and continue our 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…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 15, 2026

Right-wing influencer having a bad time; war updates; large numbers of farmers unable to afford fertilizer; Jeff Stein talks the agricultural crisis and Iran issues; Wayzata school referendum passes; Republicans will desperately be trying to soften their losses; Klobuchar outrasiing competitors by a massive margin; Greg Bakun is in studio; Minnesota Reformer’s detailed dive on…

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