Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 13, 2023

Our featured idealist is Pussy Riot, the Russian music/performance group that is a big thorn in Vladimir Putin’s side. The Big Interview has me speaking to Bethany O’Neil and Cresston Gackle, attorneys who wrote about how MN’s system of selecting juries, which often fails to reflect the diversity of the community, perpetuates bias against criminal…

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Sutton McGraw

Sutton McGraw from Edina Noon Rotary club joins the show this week to talk about her recent service trip with her Rotary Club to Guatemala.  She shares great stories about her experience and the impact she saw from the service they provided.  They went down to Guatemala to assemble and provide water filters to places…

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Connections Radio Show – May 13, 2023

Laurie Beth Fitz and Rick Bernardo join Rev. Randy Mayer from The Good Shepherd UCC near the Arizona-Mexico border—along with Plymouth Congregational Church of Mpls’s Betsy Cussler and Rev. Seth Patterson (Minister for Justice & the Arts)—for part 2 of: “Love Thy Neighbor: Forging connections in our disconnected Americas.” After our week in February visiting…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2023

On today’s show: – Lake Chipotle will be no more! – Remaining parking lot snow mountains around the Twin Cities. – Comparing murder rates of Minneapolis vs. other areas of the state. – A teenager has been arrested in the shooting of Michael Brasel. – Who cheats in a fishing competition? – Hypocritical Republicans whine…

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She Kindness for the Week of 5/12/23

Welcome to our SHE Kindness Campaign! This is the focus of our new Alliance for Sustainability, what we will be integrating into all of our work moving forward. You can read more about our full vision for SHE Kindness in our Greenprint. Our SHE Kindness Campaign will embed our co-created, comprehensive and integrative understanding of…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 10, 2023

Host Robert Pilot welcomes Danielle DeLong, Ho-Chunk Nation District 4 Legislator AND Heather Maracle Fahey, board certified clinical pharmacist with M Health Fairview. Heather is also the acting secretary on the Board of Directors for Indian Health Board Clinic in Minneapolis.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 10, 2023

On today’s show: – How concert ticket prices have spiked to ridiculous levels in recent years. – Jeff Stein joins for his usual Wednesday visit. – Canine influenza continues spreading in the Twin Cities area. – Police accountability – The lack of police accountability in the beating of Jaleel Stallings.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 8, 2023

Visitor accidentally damages priceless art at Mia; Texas mass shooting over the weekend; Becky Rom of Save The Boundary Waters joins Matt to discuss a possibly major move toward permanent BWCA protection; bear euthanized in North Minneapolis; paid leave debate ongoing in Minnesota Senate; wrapping up the show.

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John Bodette

This week we interviewed John Bodette from Rotary Club of St. Cloud about PreK 4 Success and The Summertime by George free concert series. John share stories and information about how his club launch and grew PreK 4 Success.  You can learn more about this program here: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50084/page/prek-for-success John also talked about The Summertime by…

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – May 6 2023

We had a great show featuring two musicians playing at Twangfest at Palmers Bar Patio on May 13, 2023. First up was John Magnuson (formerly of the Carpetbaggers) and Doug Collins (pictured here with his band The Receptionists.) Paul then ends the show with a tribute and personal remembrance of opening up for  his hero Gordon…

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Michael Vukelic of Outrageous Success

Listen to Michael Vukelic, the Success Coach, Spiritual Teacher, and CEO of Outrageous Success, as he explores profound questions about life, success, and our spiritual connection. Discover the power of embracing your inherent potential, overcoming fear and self-doubt, and creating a positive impact on future generations.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 6, 2023

It’s a Live Show! I begin by talking about recently presenting in Albert Lea MN and discuss how greater/rural MN is becoming more diverse; as a consequence, those with power (usually white, Christian men) need to cede some power in order to make their communities more inclusive and welcoming. I also talk about the Dylan…

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AARP Information Classes

The AARP Info Center, located at the Mall of America, provides free information and classes on a variety of information. Learn more and register for all upcoming classes at aarp.org/MNevents. One of those events is a Driver Safety Training program happening in May. AARP MN State Director Cathy McCleer explains. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words…

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National Volunteer Month

During National Volunteer Month AARP MN recognizes and thanks volunteers across Minnesota, including the 1200 AARP volunteers. State Director, Cathy McCleer, shares how her organization is honoring volunteers and where to find opportunities to serve. 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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Earth Day Pedestrian Dignity Walk

Original Air Date, April 15th: Earth Day Pedestrian Dignity Walk, is a one-of-a-kind movement experience along Franklin Avenue through Minneapolis and into St. Paul on April 22 – Earth Day! Pedestrian Dignity Walks are centered around the lived experience of all who move as pedestrians (on foot or wheelchair) in a time of increasing speed,…

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More on Avoiding Scams

Original Air Date, April 8th: AARP MN is our special guest today on New Beginnings. Jay Haapala, the Associate State Director for Community Engagement joins Freddie Bell with an update on Scams. 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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Connections Radio Show – May 6, 2023

Hosts Laurie Beth Fitz and Rick Bernardo join Reverend Doctor Delle McCormick from near the Arizona-Mexico border, along with Plymouth Congregational Church’s Nancy Lee and John Humphrey for: “Love Thy Neighbor: Forging connections in our disconnected Americas.” After a week visiting people and places along this border, we share our concerns, care, and commitments surrounding people…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt visits with fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter – Trump’s deposition in the E Jean Carroll case does not go well today. – Cinco de Mayo celebrations around the Twin Cities. – Republicans constantly accuse Democrats of “jamming these bills down our throats.” – Summer events returning to Minneapolis and St.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 4, 2023

On today’s show: – Bring Me the News reports a hunter mistakes a fellow hunter for a turkey and shoots him. – New contests at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. – How right wingers are becoming more frustrated, unhinged and dangerous with their rhetoric. – A look at Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s State of the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 3, 2023

Minnesota comes in #5 in best states to live report; Tartan student who fought against forever chemicals dies of cancer; Otsego man will face no jail time for fatal ATV crash; Jeff Stein joins Matt for their Wednesday visit; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees released including Willie Nelson and Kate Bush; MN Republicans…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 1, 2023

Weekend recap; Minnesota state senator caught in awkward moment on Zoom; Minnesota attracting national attention for progressive policies; Wisconsin teacher reinstated following racist comments; Minnesota Wild grievances; youth sports issues; Laura Osnes; mosque arsonist arrested.

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Suzanne Kochevar

On this week’s show we interview Rotarian Suzanne Kochevar about Rotary Community Core @ Lake Street. After the murder of George Floyd, civil unrest and destruction of businesses in Minneapolis/St. Paul’s diverse Lake Street community created a difficult situation for Lake Street Business Owners. Rotary stepped in to help them get back to business, despite…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 28, 2023

On today’s show: – Bears in Maple Grove! – A US Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions. – The MN State Senate debates legalizing recreational marijuana. – Unsealed documents show that T Denny Sanford, founder of First Premier Bank, was being investigated for child pornography. – Matt was joined by actor…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 27, 2023

On today’s show: – We’re joined by Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine – Canine flu spreading in Minnesota. – Don’t commit crime in Edina! – GOP state rep. Pam Altendorf is upset that DFLers are passing bills because they have a majority. – Minnesota Republicans misrepresent a Leigh Finke bill to say she’s pro-pedophilia. –…

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Matt McNeil with Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine

Matt was joined by Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine. Paul is currently in Kyiv. Lifeline Ukraine is a national, professional, suicide prevention and mental health support hotline, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more at https://lifelineukraine.com/en

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 26, 2023

Downtown Minneapolis pushing forward; Kim Potter released from prison early this week; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; wedding season is coming soon; congressional budget negotiations continue; Montana Republicans permanently censure transgender member; Republicans just do not care about you; Illinois man murdered in yard work dispute.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 25, 2023

Minnesota’s recreational pot bill passes the House; Joe Biden announces re-election bid; hog plant closing in southern Minnesota; the sell job by Republicans on rural agriculture; the Strib’s new editorial cartoonist strikes again; Target Field food; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; nitrate pollution in southeastern Minnesota waters reaching a high level; national…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 24, 2023

Host Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk Nation) is joined by Naida Medicine Crow (Crow Creek Nation) Community Engagement Coordinator at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, and then by Wendy Pilot (Humane Society of the United States)

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 24, 2023

Cliff Schecter joins the show to discuss today’s surprising Tucker Carlson exit from FOX News; Don Lemon also fired by CNN; Aaron Rodgers finally traded to the Jets; Glenn Gruenhagen comes for Matt, and Matt responds; Matt’s tale of two weekends; the offensive Star Tribune cartoon released over the weekend; Minneapolis firefighter who attempted to…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – April 24, 2023

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 22, 2023

We begin with highlighting the idealists who are working against efforts to marginalize transgender people with an update on NE state legislator Michaela Cavanaugh and a story about MT state legislator, Zooey Zephyr, the state’s only trans person in the legislature, who spoke up against efforts to pass a gender affirming care ban. As a…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 22, 2023

Valerie Thomas, a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor at Minneapolis-based firm Marquette Wealth Management, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss good financial practices in retirement years. The transition to retirement is an adjustment, and a healthy money mindset helps people adjust to the balance of living off…

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Connections Radio – April 22, 2023

This Earth Day morning, hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo joined Terry Gips (co-founder and President of the Alliance for Sustainability) with Frances Moore Lappé (international best-selling author and sustainability pioneer with the Small Planet Institute). As we approach the Alliance for Sustainability’s 40th Anniversary 5/18 event, we explore the roots, values, and systems by which human…

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Sec. Steve Simon with Matt – April 21, 2023

Steve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota’s chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 20, 2023

On today’s show: – Elon Musk’s big new rocket explodes on a test flight. – Mike Lindell is ordered to pay $5 million to a Trump voter who proved his election conspiracy theories were wrong. – Republicans are angry at Tim Walz’s state of the state address. – GOP MN State Senator Nathan Wesenberg ranted…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 19, 2023

On today’s show: – Gym etiquette. – The Racket MN story on a U of M reporter who explores BORG, the latest binge-drinking craze. – RFK Jr. hits 14% in a poll against Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination. Is he being overhyped by some national media outlets? – It’s our usual Wednesday visit with…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 18, 2023

Host Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk) welcomes the core research team on the TRUTH Project. Audrianna Goodwin (Red Lake Nation), Misty Blue (White Earth Nation), and An Garagiola (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa) share their work on the 554 TRUTH report that was recently released. You will not want to miss this special show!

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2023

Social media fun; pro-Trump influencer under fire for asking minors for graphic pictures; Dominion and FOX News reach a settlement; Republican education plans failing; Oklahoma county officials accused of secretly plotting to kill journalists and other enemies; Patrick Coolican visits with Brett; debt ceiling showdown.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – April 17, 2023

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

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Let’s Talk About Sex, Menopause, and Aging Bodies

Discover the power of self-care in a safe and nurturing environment at the “Let’s Talk About Sex, Menopause, and Aging” event. It’s a safe space to explore, question, and share experiences. Attendees can expect a day filled with Q&A sessions with experts, fun swag bags, more than a dozen vendor tables, and experiential sessions.

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Food Freedom Radio – April 15, 2023

With Michael Chaney Project of Sweetie Pie, Jasmira Colon and Didier Bolanos Gonzalez  Climate Community Liaisons for Hennepin County’s new Department of Climate and Resiliency, Didier Bolanos Gonzalez  Climate Community Liaison, and Liv Jascor of the University of Minnesota Extension

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GHOSTBOX RADIO 4-16-23

Chris McKinnell of the Warren Legacy Foundation joins Greg Bauken for GhostBox Radio. Chris is the Grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren and Co-Founder of the Warren Legacy Foundation. Chris is a key figure in educating the field of paranormal The Warren Legacy Foundation is more than just paranormal investigations, it’s about helping more than…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well April 15 2023

Ed Hahn, Director of Marketing and Communications at the National Eagle Center, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share what’s happening at the National Eagle Center and why you should check it out this spring season. Spring is nesting season in the Upper Mississippi River Valley and Driftless…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 14, 2023

Ode to Kwik Trip; Price is Right winner gets 6 day trip to the Mall of America; Republicans with buttons that seem to describe themselves more than DFLers; the continuing fallout from the Discord document leaks; Nicholas Firkus sentenced to life in prison; Deloris Pringle of the Penn Center in South Carolina joins the show;…

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Deloris Pringle with Matt – April 14, 2023

Deloris P. Pringle is Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The mission of Penn Center is to promote and preserve Penn’s true history and culture through its commitment to education, community development and social justice.

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