The Matt McNeil Show – July 6, 2023

Cliff Schecter starts off the show today; Twitter competitors spike in number; Eagles and Steely Dan head to Xcel this fall; QAnon figure dies after accident in Minnesota; economic issues in Waseca; Met Council failed to enforce agreements with contactors according to reports.

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Margaret Ganyo Executuve Direction of Children First

This week we interviewed Margaret Ganyo Executuve Direction of Children First about the work they are doing with Children.  Children First’s vision is that all kids in St. Louis Park get the care and support they need to grow up happy, healthy and successful in a thriving community. Find out more https://children-first.org/

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – July 6, 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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The Matt McNeil Show – July 5, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt is back from up north! – Fireworks incidents from all over the state, not just Minneapolis. – Matt was joined by our usual Wednesday national political expert guest Jeff Stein. – Why is Elon Musk trying to limit the number of posts people can see. – Right wingers harass a…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (7/5/23)

Matt was joined by our usual Wednesday national political expert guest Jeff Stein. We start in the non political realm talking about Jeff’s favorite arena football team, the Waterloo Woo. Then politically, why Trump might not be as far ahead in the GOP primary as what’s thought, SCOTUS rulings and more.

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11-11 Break Through Retreat

Join Lana, Mark from Blisstopia Retreats, and Mary Newstrom as they discuss the transformative November 11-11 Break Through Retreat. Special guest Paula Muran (KumariDevi), a renowned Spiritual and Meditation Teacher, joins us to share details about her upcoming Mystical Egypt Spiritual Tour as well.

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Lana, Mark from Blisstopia Retreats, and Mary Newstrom

Join Lana, Mark from Blisstopia Retreats, and Mary Newstrom as they discuss the November 11-11 Break Through Retreat, a transformative event where you’ll have the opportunity to journey into the depths of personal growth and spiritual expansion.

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KumariDevi – Spiritual and Meditation Teacher

Join us as we welcome Paula Muran (KumariDevi), a renowned Spiritual and Meditation Teacher, who will unveil her extraordinary Mystical Egypt Spiritual Tour. Discover the hidden wonders of Egypt’s sacred sites and experience profound spiritual growth while aligning with the planet’s higher purpose.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 29, 2023

Joining host Robert Pilot today is Robert Lilligren, President & CEO of NACDI in Minneapolis! Then we welcome Cathee Vick, Housing Advocate Program Manager for Little Earth Residents Association!! PLUS, Gov. Evers gives us a new update from WI

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 28, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt. On today’s show: – Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman as she talked about the many DFL accomplishments of the last session and national attention the session has received. – More under the radar DFL accomplishments from the last session. – Dynamo Dave calls in wondering why more Jan.6…

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Todd Mikkelson with MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman

Todd Mikkelson was joined by Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman as they talked about the many DFL accomplishments of the last session, working with a DFL controlled State Senate and national attention the session has received

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 26, 2023

Host Robert Pilot welcomes back Dr. Antony Stately, President of the Native American Community Clinic in Minneapolis! PLUS, Simone Rendon, Owner of Edible Arts MN joins us to talk about how she harvests and cooks indigenous ingredients to create handcrafted treats!!

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Steve May – Edina Morningside Rotary Past President

Guest Steve May joined us to talk about how Rotary stepped up when they were called to support new Afghanistan refugees as they were arriving. We learn about Rotary’s role in supporting them. Steve talked about how he and other Rotarians had to listen and learn before they could know what they could do to…

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Leamarie Dunham – Owner of Let’s Rock Shop

Join us in today’s episode as we chat with Leamarie Dunham, owner of Let’s Rock Shop and Present Wholeness Healing Center. Discover her expertise in intuitive healing, Reiki, and her impactful involvement with the non-profit organization Dominic’s Light, as they strive to raise mental health awareness and improve access to care and support for suicide…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 24, 2023

Our featured idealist organization is ProPublica, an online news source, which in 16 years of existence, has won 6 Pulitzers for quality, in-depth reporting. Most recently, ProPublica journalists have broken stories about S. Ct. Justices Thomas and Alito and their “trips” funded by billionaire conservatives who have business before the Court. Ugh. The Big Interview…

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Connections Radio Show – June 24, 2023

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join well-known folk troubadour Larry Long about his reissued and remastered album, “Run For Freedom,” with support from Rock the Cause CEO, Scott Herold. A beautiful tapestry of working-class anthems from a bygone era, the album’s songs still speak urgently to social and environmental justice today. – https://www.LarryLong.org / https://larrylong.bandcamp.com/album/run-for-freedom / https://orcd.co/erdq5kk 

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Mike Lester with Todd Mikkelson – June 23, 2023

Mike Lester is a standup comedian and actor originally from Minneapolis, MN. He was voted one of Minnesota’s City Pages Artists of the Year in 2016. Mike ran a popular online sketch series with his group Lestaril, which showcased his dark wit and unique brand of humor. In 2017, he appeared in two online ads…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 22, 2023

Host Robert Pilot welcomes Rory Wakemup, NACDI’s All My Relations Arts Gallery Director and Wendy Pilot, Humane Policy Advocate, with a new Sacred Animals segment! PLUS, tune in today to hear an update from WI Gov. Tony Evers!!

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 22, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today: – The great fight between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert! – A caller debate on Trump’s indictment and the effectiveness of Democrats. – A look at the accomplishments of Biden, Pelosi and other national Democrats. – Tim Pawlenty struggles to defend Trump during a recent interview. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 21, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Trump continues to admit to crimes during media appearances. – How nobody wants to be Trump’s lawyer – Republican politicians have no shame. – The MN Reformer reports that Minnesota ranked 5th in country for child well-being, according to pandemic-era data. – Expanding the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 20, 2023

Matt previews his upcoming time off; the Mall of America announces plans for a large Halloween event area; Minnesotans arrested in connection with January 6; Republicans continue to get millions to vote against their own self-interests; cash-strapped Minnesota GOP; Hunter Biden will plead guilty to charges; “risk” tourism; the etiquette of standing up for a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 19, 2023

Recapping the weekend with Hopkins Pride and average pizza; tragic crash kills 5 young women in Uptown over the weekend; Taylor Swift comes to Minneapolis this weekend; Juneteenth; funding for commemoraring historic sites surrounding slavery begins to catch up with needs; the continuing fallout from the DOJ report on Minneapolis police.

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Episode 32 with Dr. Kevin Schwandt

Host Philip Anthony is joined by Dr. Kevin Schwandt, professor of musicology and ethnomusicology, transnational perspectives on gender, race, sexuality and class as well as queer theory, writing and a myriad of other areas of study. You can contact Dr. Schwandt by visiting his website at calamuswriting.com and kevinschwandt.substack.com

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William McNally- Executive Director with Harvest Pack

This week we interview William McNally Executive director of Harvest Pack. William share how he got inspired to create the non-profit to help people in the USA and in other countries get healthy food. We also discuss how Rotary has helped support the organization. William also shares how people can support the mission through service…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 17, 2023

It’s Pride Month and I start with a historical overview of how June came to be the month of Pride. The Big Interview is with Sarah Hempel, a married lesbian mother of twins who, along with a straight cisgender ally, started a LGBTQIA+ social group in Waconia, MN. In my C-Block, I talk about my…

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Food Freedom Radio – June 17, 2023

Lucinda Winter executive director sustainable farming association  https://sfa-mn.org  and Marjorie Hegstrom  with www.greenlandsbluewaters.org  Talk about River Days of Action Friends of the Mississippi River, “clean water crops” food resource list:  https://fmr.org/updates/water-legislative/where-buy-food-drinks-made-clean-water-crops River Days of Action “Universal Action” on the farm bill:  https://1mississippi.org/riverdays/#action

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ghostbox radio 6-18-23

On this week’s GhostBox an interesting conversation with Denise and Ernie Pack of Packman Paranormal. THis week Not only is there a “new” haunted Civil War Fort but there is some BigFoot news too. Tune into find out. Ernie and Denise can be found facebook haunting of for Duffield took book paranormal getaways.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 15, 2023

Robert Pilot joins Matt to discuss the Supreme Court upholding ICWA; Matt has a solution to start to undo centuries of injustice against Native and Black communities in America; Minnesota man arrested in human remains trafficking ring; massive smoke plumes descend on the state; troll hunting; MPD investigation concludes.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 14, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt returns after a one day hiatus! – How Republicans continue to defend Trump no matter what. – Jeff Stein on the political implications of Trump’s arraignment. – Jack Rice on the legal implications of Trump’s arraignment. – Greg Bakun of GhostBox stops by for a visit.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 13, 2023

Todd Mikkelson (host of the podcast, “A Satellite View” https://www.am950radio.com/events/a-satellite-view-with-todd-mikkelson/) fills in for Matt. On today’s show: – A trip back to the pre-2016 world of politics. – A theory on how GOP politicians could be getting blackmailed by Trump. – Republicans new moral panic of the week. – How the US Patriot missiles have…

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Long COVID And Recovery

Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor and the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), talks with Freddie Bell about Long Covid and recovery. 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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Caregiving Journey

Original Air Date, May 20th Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities; having…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 12, 2023

Weekend recap; special State Fair ice cream voting is underway; the decline of outstate Minnesota in concert with general decline of rural America; MDH confirms two cases of m-pox in Hennepin County; Minneapolis Public Schools approaches insolvency; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Allina Health suspends draconian billing policy.

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Nate Miller of Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Nate shares the story about how he got involved in making beds for children that don’t have beds.  His path to growing the chapter and stories of the impact the organization is having.  You can see more about the story in videos on the Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/SHPbeds/.  Nate also talked about how people can get involved. …

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 10, 2023

Kathy Cameron-Kuehn is a Certified Life Coach who coaches Adult Caregivers supporting aging parents. She helps caregivers engage in their parents’ lives, while thriving in their own lives whether they are raising children or preparing for their own next stage of life. She teaches her clients how to heal the guilt, shame and overwhelming feelings…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2023

Trump indicted while Matt was at a graduation ceremony; pig truck overturns on I-694 in Little Canada; stage actor Tyler Mchaels King joins Matt to discuss the Murder of the Orient Express production at Guthrie Theater; Minneapolis considers making snow removal a city works job; Blaine residents want a city councillor to resign over racist…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 8, 2023

On today’s show: – An emotional day for Matt with graduation season upon us! – A list of the DFL accomplishments from the last session. – Why Republicans will be upset about those accomplishments – The body of Madeline Kingsbury was found in Fillmore County while her ex-partner has been arrested. – The U.S. Army…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 7, 2023

Host Robert Pilot is joined today by producer Haley Cherry in welcoming Talia Miracle. Talia (Ho-Chunk) is the Program Manager for Little Free Library! Then Wendy Pilot reports live from New York about their air quality issues from Canadian wildfires.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 7, 2023

On today’s show: – Republican state rep. Pam Altendorf pays a visit to Matt’s Twitter timeline. Why you may ask? Listen and find out! – Our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Should Hillman Township receive state funding after discriminating against certain residents? – Should downtown Minneapolis create their own type of Bourbon Street?…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 6, 2023

Stolen car crashes in north Minneapolis hurting several juveniles; Republican hypocrisy over Briana Rose Lee’s Ronald Reagan tweet; Target catches criticism in South Dakota; chicken wars; Iowa teen arrested for contacting fake hitman; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; the Hillman Township gravel road controversy; former KSTP anchor Harris Faulkner making her name,…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 5, 2023

Host Robert Pilot is joined today by producer Haley Cherry and Dr. Antony Stately, President of The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) in Minneapolis! PLUS, tune in to hear from Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan with a new update from the MN capitol!!

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 5, 2023

Weekend recap; the chaos of ending the school year; Washington Post praises the DFL; Mayo Clinic announces the $1 billion investment that was at the center of nurses’ bill opposition; Minneapolis DFL chair insults Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his death; Minnesota devotes money to housing; tragic murder in Owatonna.

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Meg Gammage-Tucker, PhD, CFRE CEO of National Eagle Center

We interviewed Meg Gammage-Tucker the CEO of the National Eagle Center.  She talked about her path to becoming the CEO at the National Eagle Center, her previous work and how the Eagle Center connects with Rotary.  She also shares information, history and how they are expanding the National Eagle Center currently.  To learn more about…

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Connections Radio Show – June 3, 2023

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo join Yvette Erasmus, PsyD., for first in a series at the start of coming months: “Everything Changes When You Do.” Hear our vital discussion about her work and tools toward transformation for individuals, relationships, and social systems. – YvetteErasmus.com 

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2023

Minnesota Representative Leigh Finke joins the show; misguided complaints by right-wingers about “no military appreciation month” which is the month of May; the Minnesota education bill; Patti Vasquez from 820 AM in Chicago joins the show to preview her program joining the AM950 lineup weeknights starting Monday; Kwik Trip named best gas station in America;…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 1, 2023

– Dispelling some myths about driving tests in rural Minnesota. – More new bills being signed into law today by Gov. Walz…Matt tells us about them. – Fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter joins us for the 2nd half of hour 1. – Why isn’t the NCAA removing events from Oklahoma over the state’s anti-LGBTQ laws?…

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