Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – July 1, 2021

Ogimaa has news, with an update from Tara Houska; Louis explains Orange Shirt Day and how to avoid being scammed by non-Native interests; Robert Pilot is joined by Robert Lilligren; Wendy discusses wolves and keeping your pets safe this weekend.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 1, 2021

Matt recaps his up north vacation, including restaurant follies; Jeff Stein makes a special Thursday visit; Robert Baril stops by to preview his sets at Acme Comedy Company this weekend; Matt laments the messaging issues in the DFL; Sven Sundgaard discusses our weather in-depth; closing the week with Woody Guthrie.

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Vaccine Programs

Vaccine Director for the Minnesota Department of Health, Elizabeth Ebot talks with us about special programs designed to more people vaccinated. Kitty Harris, property Manager for the Cora MCCorvey Health and Wellness Center share details of a major reopening. AARP Minnesota says nominations are now open for the Andrus Awards. Joe McKenzie, founder of Ripple…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 30, 2021

Hosts today are Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot, Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe and Louis Eagle Thunder. Ogimaa has our news from Turtle Island talking about protests against Enbridge’s Line 5 in Michigan, how Enbridge is continuing Line 3 construction despite not having a tribal monitor which they are supposed to have present at construction and more. We’re…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 30, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. He’s joined by Caitlin Cahill, 2020 candidate for MN House seat 33A, for both hours. We talk through the final day of the legislative session, Gov. Tim Walz agreeing to give up his emergency powers. Hour 1 segment 2: A conversation about how the…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – June 29, 2021

Robert Pilot, Wendy, and Ogimaa recap the latest developments on Line 3; Nancy Beaulieu with an extended discussion on the battle against the pipeline; Wendy advises on how to prepare your pets for the frightening fireworks this weekend.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 29, 2021

Brett Johnson fills in today. Edina logo standoff between the school and its creator who owns its copyright; sports-related news and nuggets; Arizona audit update; new State Fair foods for 2021; breaking down the final days of the special session and the contentious public safety bill, with Patrick Coolican joining for a more in-depth look.

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Native Roots Radio I’m Awake – June 28, 2021

Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. In our News from Turtle Island Ogimaa talks about the Indigo Girls hosting a free concert to benefit water protectors and stopping Line 3, Hubbard County arresting water protectors for what authorities are calling trespassing even though the land is public and part of treaties, Line…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 28, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt. We start by talking about methane masks for cows and a Pentagon report that confirms that UFOs can’t be explained. Hour 1 segment 2: Public safety continues to be a major issue as the legislature tries to negotiate a final budget before a possible government…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 26, 2021

This week’s featured idealist is the late Robert Katzmann, a judge who President Clinton appointed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in 1999. Judge Katzmann used his imagination and position to innovatively increase legal access, and as well, he gave diverse students a glimpse of how their lives can be different. The Big Interview…

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Living Healthy – June 28th 2021

Melissa Spiess, a board-certified music therapist, joins Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share information about Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC which was founded in 2008 to increase access to high quality music therapy services in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Living Spirit Therapy Services believes in the inherent potential…

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Native Roots Radio I’m Awake – June 25, 2021

Robert Pilot introduces Winona LaDuke’s essay “Returning to Rice Lake” as we then take a listen; MN House Rep. Heather Keeler; State Sen. Mary Kunesh’s Friday update; Wendy’s Fluff Friday to try to close out a difficult week.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 25, 2021

Brett Johnson fills in for Matt today. Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison; Patrick Coolican makes a special Friday visit with the big news as well as the ongoing special session and housing issues in the metro; Brett continues the analysis on Chauvin’s sentencing; reaction from Keith Ellison; updates on the death…

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Native Roots Radio I’m Awake – June 24, 2021

Robert Pilot, Wendy, and Ogimaa start out with today’s news as the Biden administration indicates it will not stop Line 3; Wisconsin State Senator Jeff Smith visits; Wendy’s sacred animals on furry and feathered partners staying together for life.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 24, 2021

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. State Sen. Melisa Lopez Franzen speaks to Todd about the ongoing special session; Todd continues the conversation on the nuances of the special session; Todd discusses the topics of the day; bipartisan agreement on a national infrastructure ad – Todd discusses the pros and cons as well as…

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Native Roots Radio I’m Awake – June 23, 2021

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa starts our News from Turtle Island segment with updates on Stop Line 3, including how Enbridge is reimbursing local police departments for anti-protestor gear and equipment, Enbridge applying for a variance in its water usage, upping its need from roughly 500M gallons to 4.98B and more.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 23, 2021

Hour 1 segment: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt McNeil today. Gen. Mark Milley responds to accusations from Rep. Matt Gaetz that the military is teaching critical race theory. We then dive deeper into why critical race theory has become such a red meat issue for far right conservative Republicans. Hour 1 segment 2: Updates…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 22, 2021

Wendy Pilot, Louis Eagle Thunder, and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe take you through today’s show with news from Turtle Island; Robert Pilot calls in from Wisconsin to check in. Wendy discusses how the extreme heat is causing problems for our large raptors in Arizona.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 22, 2021

Ongoing petition to rename Minneapolis’s Dight Avenue; spicing up Kurt Daudt’s Monday meltdown; Senate Republicans blocking safety improvements at refineries and factories; today’s virus update; continuing discussion on the death of Adam Johnson; Delta Airlines in trouble for falsely accusing a man of human trafficking; two COVID idiot stories dovetail together; Kevin Featherly joins Brett;…

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Native Roots Radio I’m Awake – June 21 2021

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa starts with the News from Turtle Island. Then in segment 2 Winona LaDuke talks about the importance of water protectors. We’re also joined by Dr. Anthony Stately as he talks about some of the lesser known ways people have been mentally and emotionally impacted by COVID-19…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 21, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: More on Matt’s thoughts about US Catholic bishops essentially voting to deny communion to Joe Biden because of his political stance on abortion. Due to those actions Matt and his family made the difficult decision to leave the Catholic Church. He explains why and how he came to the decision with…

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Vaccines For Youth

Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Director of Vaccine Equity for the Minnesota Department of Health talks about vaccines for youth. Jay Haapala, Director of Community Engagement for AARP Minnesota talks about new scams. Co-Host Joe McKenzie discusses coping with the loss of identity in retirement. We give special thanks to Unity South Twin Cities.

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The Scarcity of Good Candidates

Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Director of Vaccine Equity for the Minnesota Department of Health, talks about vaccine in underserved communities. We also hear from AARP on efforts regarding Alzheimers. Kitty Harris, property manager of the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center shares details of the center’s reopening following COVID. Joe Mackenzie, founder of Ripple Connects talks…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 19, 2021

To commemorate today’s first-ever federal Juneteenth holiday, I talk about Opal Lee, a 94-year-old idealist who began pushing for federal recognition of June 19, 1865 (the date when federal troops ended slavery in Texas) when she was 89. The Big Interview is with Torrie Allen, executive director of Arts Midwest, which just received an $8…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well June 19, 2021

Jennie Hoglund, a Certified Classical Homeopath, joins host Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the benefits of Homeopathy. Jennie has a passion for bringing holistic health and healing to the world. Jennie’s life changed dramatically when she found relief from chronic fatigue and brain fog with Homeopathy, and she…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 18, 2021

Matt starts out with his anger toward the Catholic Bishops for attempting to deny Joe Biden communion over abortion issues; charges dropped against the truck driver who drove into the George Floyd protesters; charges filed against man who hit and killed a skateboarder; update on the gruesome discovery in Minneapolis; agreement on tax bill at…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 17, 2021

Actor Frank Bonner dies; Juneteenth federal holiday signed into law and takes effect immediately; update on Bill Ingebrigtsen’s Alaska adventure; Letter to the Editor; Sen. John Marty joins the show from the special session; garbage collections up north; latest developments in Winston Smith’s death; disturbing and gruesome discovery in Minneapolis; restaurants still struggling with staffing…

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Native Roots Radio I’m Awake – June 16, 2021

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa is off today so Louis Eagle Thunder (aka the Lakota Tik Tok guy) starts the show with the News from Turtle Island including ways you can help water protectors on Line 3. We also talk about some of the negative ways animals would be impacted by…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 16, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: It’s Matt’s pet corner! We talk about why your cat should not roam your neighborhood freely and how they will not win a fight with most wild animals. Hour 1 segment 2: We take an Alaskan adventure with MN state Sen. Bill Ingebretsen! Listen to here why. Also the MN COVID-19…

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Native Roots Radio I’m Awake – June 15, 2021

Robert Pilot and Wendy talk to Nancy Beaulieu about what’s going on up north with Line 3’s certificate of need upheld in court and the treaty people actions; Paul DeMain goes in depth on treaties; Wendy talks about a moose being saved in Alaska.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 15, 2021

Matt and Patrick talk ballpark food and Patrick’s upcoming baseball roadie; the craziness at the state legislature with Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen continues, and Matt criticizes the DFL not capitalizing on his mistakes; over 600.000 American deaths due to COVID-19; counties under 50% vaccination rate in Minnesota and the obvious trend all of them share; Brett…

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Native Roots Radio: I’m Awake – June 14, 2021

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe host today’s show. Ogimaa starts with updates on Line 3, including a Minnesota appeals court upholding Line 3 pipeline approval. We’re also joined by Dawn Goodwin of RISE coalition about the negative impacts of Line 3 and lies about protestors being shared by Enbridge as well as…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 14, 2021

Hour 1 segments 1/2: A driver hits uptown protesters, killing one and injuring others. Matt criticizes some of the local media coverage (mainly Star Tribune) as they seem to be covering for the driver saying drugs and/or alcohol may have contributed and that they were attacked by protestors after the crash. And Republicans will still…

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Matt McNeil with DFL Sen. Minority Leader Susan Kent

DFL Senate minority leader Susan Kent (district 53) joins Matt to talk about the special session that convened today. They discuss what Governor Walz’s emergency powers actually entail, negotiating with Paul Gazelka (and the lack of cooperation he has with Democrats), making sure MN avoids an eviction cliff when the eviction moratorium ends, SNAP benefits,…

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Matt McNeil with Dana Ferguson of Forum News Service (6/14/21)

Dana Ferguson of the Forum News Service joins Matt to talk about the special session in MN. They discuss the extension of Governor Tim Walz’s emergency powers, which areas of the budget are still being negotiated, contentious policy issues like school vouchers and clean car standards and more.

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Vaccine Event

A huge vaccine event took place in Minneapolis’ Northside today. It was hosted by by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. State Epidemiologist Kris Ehressmann comments about the event. We also learn more about the effectiveness of COVID 19 vaccines. As COVID is on the retreat in Minnesota, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center is…

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Relationship Roles in Career Choices

Kris Ehressmann, Director of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology for the Minnesota Department of Health clarifies Mask Mandates and talks with Freddie Bell about the increasing vaccine take rates. New Beginnings Co-Host Joe McKenzie examines the role relationships play in career choices. The Rev. James Stacey, Senior Minister, Unity South Twin Cities begins a four-part lesson…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 11, 2021

Star Tribune wins a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the George Floyd death and uprising; the state fair is back this year; more on Chauvin’s Florida vacation home; state GOP makes another push for school vouchers; virus update; things aren’t so fudgin’ delicious at one outstate ice cream shop; state House Majority Leader Ryan…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 10. 2021

Update from Bob Kroll; Chauvin’s vacation home; virus update; Cliff Schecter joins the show; swimmer’s itch outbreak; bar fight in southern Minnesota; Matt speaks on healthcare; Sven Sundgaard joins the show to discuss the ongoing heat wave.

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Native Roots Radio: I’m Awake – June 9, 2021

Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot host today’s show. Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe has the news from Turtle Island with updates on Line 3 protests, including a video from Nancy Beaulieu, how water protectors are being mistreated by law enforcement. Louis Eagle Thunder also chimes in during our news segment talking about how the plug was pulled…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2021

Hour 1 segment 1: We start today playing a round of “will this stick to Matt’s head,” in honor of Ohio doctor Sherri Tenpenny falsely claiming COVID-19 shots ‘magnetize’ people. This is the sad state of today’s Republican party. Hour 1 segment 2: Matt had an interaction earlier this week with a conservative who called…

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Matt McNeil with Jack Rice (6/9/21)

Jack Rice joins Matt and talks about a number of legal stories, including former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor appealing his 3rd degree murder charge to the state supreme court, the killing of Winston Smith in uptown and the spotlight on the US Marshals who shot him that weren’t wearing body cameras, and the owner…

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Native Roots Radio: I’m Awake – June 8, 2021

Robert Pilot, Wendy, and Ogimaa discuss today’s news including the ongoing Treaty People event; Louis Eagle Thunder drops by to explain treaties in-depth; Grace stops by to detail her experiences at the Treaty People event; Wendy’s sacred animal update on a retiring landmine seeking rat.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 8, 2021

Nekima Levy Armstrong joins Matt to discuss the death of Winston Smith late last week; discussing the BCA, US Marshals, and questionable policing tactics; the extreme heat shuts schools in the Twin Cities; Brett Johnson stops into the studio; Brett’s Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican; COVID update; all the lies regarding Line 3 and who…

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The Matt McNeil Show June 7 2021

On today’s show: We start with Matt sharing about how he spent this weekend amid the hot weather. Unfortunately over the weekend he saw movers taking away pieces from the now closed Uptown Theater. The MN COVID-19 update Commentary about how US Marshals didn’t have their body cameras on when they shot and killed Winston…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 7, 2021

Hosts Robert and Wendy Pilot start today’s show with Ogimaa and the News from Turtle Island, which includes updates on some major Line 3 protests happening throughout Minnesota and how Native treaties are being violated with the construction of Line 3. Robert and Ogimaa also share their experiences traveling earlier today to northern Minnesota for…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 5, 2021

We start out talking about the 1919 massacre of 200 black men, women and children in Elaine, Arkansas when white-color farmers/townspeople asserted Jim Crow power after black farmers sought to unionize in order obtain fair prices for their cotton crops. The Big Interview is with David Edgerton, Jr. of the DEJ Group, which provides diversity,…

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Food Freedom Radio – June 5, 2021

Laura previews the upcoming Black is Beautiful pop-up market with:  https://www.vanlicelemonade.com      https://www.lovekobico.com   https://www.ksrevolutionary.com https://www.saucesbysoso.com  https://wwwlovejoysbloodymarymix.com  https://www.thehumanofcolor.com

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 5, 2021

Jessica Hausauer, Executive Director of Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the benefits of preparing for aging, serious illness, and death and to share information about palliative care and hospice. Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care strives to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 3 2021

Ricardo Lopez of the Minnesota Reformer joins to discuss the sudden reopening of 38th and Chicago to vehicle traffic; Discussions of ideas about what to do about 38th and Chicago Ave. Substance use during the pandemic. Minnesota Covid 19 update; dumb crooks update; MPD update; Sven Sundgaard joins the show for an in-depth look at…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2021

Matt is back today and talks about his experience in the hospital and how racists unfortunately still exist even when in the hospital. In Richfield on Memorial Day the Minnesota state flag was hung upside down. Jeff Stein then joins Matt as they talk national politics including Trump’s blog coming to an unceremonious end, Trump…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 2, 2021

Robert Pilot, Wendy and Ogimaa host today’s show. We start with the news from Turtle Island. In segment 2 we’re joined by Louis Eagle Thunder, “the Tik Toker Lakota Guy” about the atrocities that were committed at Native boarding schools through the western hemisphere. We’re also joined by Bob Blake who brings us the Solar…

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