Podcasts
Steve Simon with Matt McNeil – August 10, 2020
Selling in a Seller’s Market
Brittany Meidinger and Shannon Knutson from Twigg and Lu Design Company
Transferable Skills Part 2
This weekend on New Beginnings, we continue our discussion with Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie on sought after transferable skills in the new corona economy. We also visit with Jay Haapala, the Associate Director of Community Engagement for AARP MN. Jay stops by to talk about scams. We also talk health and fitness and Cash…
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Read MoreI’m Awake – August 8, 2020
Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: Winona LaDuke Honor the Earth NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein Wendy Burtis Pilot HSUS ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Nancy Marie Beaulieu MN350 Curtis West Ho Chunk
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Read MoreConnections Radio with Laurie Fitz – August 8, 2020
Tobie, Adam, Mecca, and Andre all join Laurie once again this week for a jam-packed continuing conversation on race and the restaurant industry.
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Read MoreFood Freedom Radio with Laura Hedlund – August 8, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show (Robert & Wendy Pilot) – August 7, 2020
Guests: Adri Arquin, MN Youth Climate Strike Ruth Buffalo ND State House Rep Audrey Thayer Bemidji City Council Candidate
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Show – August 6, 2020
Gregory Rich and Dan Newkirk from Drink in the Style along with Brett Johnson fill in for Matt McNeil today and wax poetic about all the big political issues while trying to avoid a gaggle of FCC violations.
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Read MoreSantita Jackson Interview with Brett
AM950 is proud to announce the addition of Santita Jackson to our lineup! The Morning Drive with Santita Jackson will air weekdays from 6-8 AM beginning Monday, August 10. Santita’s show is a powerful, compelling morning drive show hosted and produced by women of color. The show is focused on issues affecting our communities both…
Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party – August 5, 2020
Robert and Wendy Pilot speak with: Hennepin Sheriff Dave Hutchinson and Liz Carr from StrongHearts Native Helpline
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 5, 2020
Republican idiots in groups, and individually; Minnesota update; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt McNeil – August 5, 2020
Sara Wolf with Matt McNeil – August 4, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – August 4, 2020
Minnesota update, fall sports decisions made in Minnesota; 56% of Minneapolis residents want the police department disbanded and rebuilt; Sara Wolf is Democrat of the Day.
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FYI Politics Rocks the Vote Native Style – August 4, 2020
Nancy Beaulieu, Dan Jourdain, and Emma Needham are Robert’s guests on this week’s edition.
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Read MoreElise Diesslin with Matt McNeil – August 3, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – August 3, 2020
Matt explains why the wealthy love Trump so much; Minnesota update; the impending Sturgis coronavirus party; Elise Diesslin is Democrat of the Day; North Dakota GOP, what are you doing?
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Read MoreTransferable Skills Part: 1
Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie begin a two-part series on the transferable skills to help you change careers. Kitty Harris from the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center stops by. New Beginnings also welcomes Unity South Twin Cities, West Metro Hypnosis and AARP Twin Cities.
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Read MoreWall Of Power Radio Hour – August 1, 2020
We had a great conversation with NYC songwriter and journalist Jeff Slate. We played several snippets of his 2 CD set (one disc of originals, one disc of Dylan covers.) We also chatted about his music history, and how he came to write a 10,000 word essay for the release of Bob Dylan’s More Blood,…
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Moscow Mules with Patrick Cruikshank of Steiner Construction
Ellie 2.0 Radio – August 3, 2020
Our featured idealist is the late civil rights activist, Congressman John Lewis, where I focus on his early life, which included being arrested more than 20 times as he battled Jim Crow. The Big Interview is an encore of my August 2019 interview of Julieanna Richardson, founder of History Makers, a project that documents African…
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Read MoreI’m Awake – August 1, 2020
Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe Mike Goze Ho Chunk Nation MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo BONUS Facebook section Heather Keeler Wendy Burtis Pilot HSUS Red Dawn SD State Senator Nancy Marie Beaulieu MN350 Curtis West Ho Chunk
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Read MoreLiving Healthy and Aging Well – August 1, 2020
Judy Praska, franchise owner of Fastest Labs of Bloomington, joins Ken Haglind to talk about her testing services to help people improve and maintain their health. These test results will tell you what to eat, how to exercise, and what nutrients your body needs, based entirely on your genes. Other tests can determine if you…
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Read MoreConnections Radio – August 1, 2020
Chefs/writers Adam Randall and Tobie Niedetz join Laurie this week for a continuing conversation on race and the restaurant industry.
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Read MoreFood Freedom Radio – August 1, 2020
James McDonald of the USDA and Theresa Keaveny of the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota join Laura this week.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 31 2020
State Fair drive through sold out in an hour! Ruth Richardson is Democrat of the Day; the continuing wake-up call to social justice; Minnesota update.
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Read MoreRuth Richardson with Matt McNeil – July 31, 2020
Cheryl Youakim with Matt McNeil – July 30, 2020
Sahra Odowa with Matt McNeil – July 30, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – July 30, 2020
Matt discusses the state’s plan for schools; Minnesota update; Sahra Odowa is Democrat of the Day; MN House Education Committee Chair Cheryl Youakim joins to further discuss school reopening plans.
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Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party – July 29, 2020
Tim Sumners and Nancy Beaulieu are Wendy and Robert’s guests this week.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt McNeil – July 29, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – July 29, 2020
Republican 5th District candidate Danielle Stella appeared on a candidates’ forum last night. Matt recaps the damage. Also, a Minnesota update and Jeff Stein’s weekly visit.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter visits with Matt McNeil
Matt McNeil Show – July 28, 2020
Doria Drost for MN 16A
FYI Politics Presents: Rock the Vote Native Style – July 28, 2020
Rep. Ilhan Omar – July 28, 2020
Robert Pilot and Brett Johnson speak with Rep. Ilhan Omar about native American issues, campaign finance reform, COVID stimulus bills and her upcoming primary election.
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Read MoreYou’re Going to Look Like a Saddlebag if You Don’t Take Care of Your Skin
I Don’t do the Tik Tok Bro
David Schultz on 2016 vs. 2020 Elections
Brett Johnson spoke with Hamline University political science professor David Schultz. They discussed how the 2020 election cycle is different from 2016 and the constitutionality of sending federal law enforcement agents into local cities.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 27, 2020
Alan Roy (Minnesota Senate CD2) is Democrat of the Day; Ivanka visits Minnesota; author John Rosengren.
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Read MoreJohn Rosengren (Matt McNeil Show, July 27, 2020)
Alan Roy (Matt McNeil Show, July 27, 2020)
Paula Overby – DFL Candidate for US Senate
Brett Johnson spoke with Paula Overby, who is running for the DFL nomination for this year’s US Senate seat that is currently held by Tina Smith.
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Read MoreFYI Politics with Brett Johnson – July 27, 2020
Trouble already for the new MLB season; the 2016 presidential polls showing Trump with a strong chance to win were correct; Ivanka’s visit to Minnesota today.
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Read MoreWe’re Still Here – July 25, 2020
Wall of Power Radio Hour – July 25, 2020
We had a great conversation with Professor Anne Margaret Daniel about Bob Dylan’s new masterpiece Rough and Rowdy Ways. Prof. Daniel is both a Bob Dylan and F. Scott Fitzgerald scholar, talks about both of them, their MN connection, and the poetic allusions in Dylan’s great new disc, among other things. Really fun show!
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Read MoreVirtual Job Interviews – July 25, 2020
Bryce Ferrell, Joel Friese and Peter Murphy from 10th Floor Brokers
I’m Awake – July 25, 2020
Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Nancy Marie Beaulieuu MN350 Wendy Burtis Pilot HSUS Robert Blake from Red Lake: Solar Bear, Native Sun Curtis West Ho Chunk
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Read MoreWe’re Still Here – July 19, 2020
Food Freedom Radio – July 25, 2020
Lisa Fitzpatrick of Duluth Climate Mobilization and community activist Vicki O’Day of Imagine Relevance join Laura this week.
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Read MoreConnections Radio – July 25, 2020
Professional chefs and bloggers Mecca Bos and Tobie Nidetz are Laurie’s guests this week, discussing racism/sexism in the restaurant industry and the real costs of your meal.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 24, 2020
Matt wonders about a broader possible conspiracy between Trump and the federal forces invading American cities.
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Read MoreGretchen Piper – Matt McNeil Show, July 23, 2020
Mary Ceruti – Matt McNeil Show, July 23, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – July 23, 2020
Matt starts off with words for Jim Hagedorn and Sean Nienow; Gretchen Piper is the Democrat of the Day; continuing the conversation on schools reopening; Mary Cerruti joins to discuss the upcoming reopening of the Walker Art Center.
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Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party – July 22, 2020
Pilots Progressive Party Ernest Joseph Oppegaard-Peltier III Bemidji City Council Nancy Beaulieu Rock The Vote Native Style.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 22, 2020
State fair drive-thru; Minnesota update; Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday interview.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 21, 2020
FL Rep. Ted Yoho’s verbal attack on AOC at the US Capitol; Matt gives an in-depth explanation for why schools can’t reopen; the passed police reform bill and failed bonding bill at the state legislature last night and why Matt expects the bonding bill has a good chance of eventually passing this fall.
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Read MoreWall of Power Radio Hour – July 18, 2020
Musician Lisa Michelle Anderson (Lisa Wooster) joins Paul to discuss her new record, Quincy Street.
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Read MoreTrace Beaulieu – Matt McNeil Show, July 20, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – July 20, 2020
Republicans demanding schools reopen even as cases soar; Trace Beaulieu of MST3K joins to discuss his upcoming event on July 21.
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – July 20, 2020
We begin by examining the “Third Wave,” a Palo Alto high school teacher’s experiment in 1967 to teach his students about how easy it is for fascism to take hold. The Big Interview is an encore of my interview with Bill Doherty of Better Angels, which is working to prevent fascism in America by encouraging…
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Steps to Stand Out – July 18, 2020
Freddie Bell and Co-host Joe McKenzie discuss steps to help you stand out in your job search in 2020. We also hear from AARP Twin Cities about absentee voting. Our partners include Unity South Twin Cities; The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and West Metro Hypnosis.
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Read MoreI’m Awake – July 18, 2020
Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe Clyde Bellecourt and Sequoia Dreaming Elk AIM MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein SD State Senator Red Dawn Wendy Burtis Pilot HSUS Nancy Marie Beaulieuu MN350 ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Curtis West Ho Chunk
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Read MoreLiving Healthy and Aging Well – July 18, 2020
Terri Mattson, Founder of Beginning Today Lifestyle Wellness, offers coaching classes to companies, senior communities, and individuals to help guide you in making small changes in habits for maximum results one step at a time. She has been in the wellness industry for over 13 years and the last four running her own coaching company.…
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Read MoreConnections Radio – July 18, 2020
Filmmaker Jeff Sylvester joins Laurie this week.
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Read MoreFood Freedom Radio – July 18, 2020
Laura’s guests this week are Sarah Goldman and Bob Martin of the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 17, 2020
MN 25B candidate Liz Boldon is Democrat of the Day; Matt continues the discussion on Sgt. Anna Hedberg’s lying to the state senate about abandoning the Third Precinct; Minnesota update.
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Read MoreLiz Boldon – Matt McNeil Show, July 17, 2020
Frank Conniff – Matt McNeil Show, July 16, 2020
Sandra Feist – Matt McNeil Show, July 16, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – July 16, 2020
Sandra Feist is Democrat of the Day; did MPD Union Director Anna Hedberg lie to the state senate about the “give it up” order for the 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis? Also, MST3K’s Frank Conniff joins to discuss his latest upcoming project.
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Read MoreJeff Stein – Matt McNeil Show, July 15, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – July 15, 2020
Mandatory masks; Matt discusses today’s limited release of the body camera footage of George Floyd’s arrest being shown to Star Tribune reporters; Jeff Stein joins for his Wednesday interview.
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Read MoreJulian E. Zelizer on His New Book: Burning Down the House
Brett Johnson recently spoke with author and Princeton history professor Julian E. Zelizer about his new book, Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.
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Read MoreJohn Peters (Matt McNeil Show – July 14 2020)
The Matt McNeil Show – July 14, 2020
MN State Senate candidate A. John Peters joins on Democrat of the Day; Republicans continue to push for schools to reopen; GOP state reps Eric Lucero and Kurt Daudt both had interesting days yesterday – Eric, you think your supporters are with you on masks, and Kurt, did that suit come out of Don Cherry’s…
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Read MoreAntone Melton Meaux (FYI Politics 7/10/20)
Brett Johnson recently spoke to Antone Melton Meaux, who is challenging current rep. Ilhan Omar for the DFL nomination in CD5.
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Read MoreLogan Kortgard (Matt McNeil Show – 07.13.20)
The Matt McNeil Show – July 13, 2020
Today on the show, Matt talks about anger and ignorance surrounding the Covid pandemic, he talks to Logan Kortgard who is the Democrat of the Day, and ends with another close encounter with police.
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Read MoreNew Normal – July 11, 2020
Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie discuss adapting to the new normal of conducting a job search. We also hear from AARP Minnesota about scams. We also thank West Metro Hypnosis, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and Unity South Twin Cities.
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Read MoreWall Of Power Radio Hour – July 11, 2020
We had a great conversation with Professor Anne Margaret Daniel about Bob Dylan’s new masterpiece Rough and Rowdy Ways. Prof. Daniel is both a Bob Dylan and F. Scott Fitzgerald scholar, talks about both of them, their MN connection, and the poetic allusions in Dylan’s great new disc, among other things. Really fun show!
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Read MoreEllie 2.0 Radio – July 13, 2020
Our featured idealist is WNBA and MN Lynx star Maya Moore, who paused her red-hot career in part to work on criminal justice reform, which included working to free Jonathan Irons, who was wrongly-convicted of a crime at age 16. He’s now 40 and just released from prison thanks to Maya’s help. The Big Interview…
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Read MoreI’m Awake – July 11, 2020
Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Emma Needham Winona LaDuke Honor the Earth ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Nancy Marie Beaulieu MN350 SD State Senator Red Dawn Wendy Burtis Pilot MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein SD Curtis West Ho Chunk
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Read MoreFood Freedom Radio – July 11, 2020
This week’s guests: Ken Roseboro, one of the country’s leading reporters on GMOs; Sina Pleggenkuhle of the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market.
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Read MoreBill Corbett – Matt McNeil Show, June 10, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2020
Matt follows up on the other day’s tornadoes; Matt warns about fake Democrats running outstate being propped up by conservative interests; Minnesota update; Bill Corbett joins to discuss his upcoming Radio Round event on Sunday, July 12.
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Read MoreDavid Pepper (Matt McNeil Show – July 9, 2020)
The Matt McNeil Show – July 9, 2020
Two Minnesota Republican state senators who opposed tornado relief for North Minneapolis several years ago got a tornado of their own in their districts last night, and Matt hasn’t forgotten in case they come asking for aid; Minnesota update; author and politician David Pepper joins the show to discuss Ohio politics and his new book.
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Read MorePilot’s Progressive Party – July 8, 2020
World-renowned journalist and filmmaker Andre Vitchek joins Robert and Wendy for a discussion of his globe-spanning coverage.
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Read MoreWe’re Still Here – July 5, 2020
The Matt McNeil Show – July 8, 2020
Matt calls out congressional Democrats for not being forceful enough on the Russia/Taliban bounties; State Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen has some curious comments about Minneapolis kids being shot; Jeff Stein joins for his weekly interview.
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