The Matt McNeil Show – June 7, 2020

Naked man in Duluth’s sewers! Then, Sen. John Hoffman joins to discuss his reelection campaign; Edina COVID spike, and it’s all about the younguns this time; Matt and family visit Mall of America; Sen. Scott Jensen is in hot water for dismissing COVID’s threat.

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Your Unique Career Story – July 4, 2020

Freddie Bell and co-host Joe McKenzie discuss integrating your unique career story into your job search efforts. The goal is to help improve the likelihood of landing the ideal job. We also welcome partners from AARP twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – July 6, 2020

I start out the show talking about reparations to make up for the wealth gap between white-color Americans and African Americans—the gap is due in part to white-color people accumulating wealth on the backs of enslaved humans. The Big Interview is with Abdi Sabrie, a Mankato MN school board member who experienced visible marginalization as…

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JT Haines of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy

Brett speaks with JT Haines, Northern Minnesota Advocate at the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. They talk about the latest legal proceedings regarding Polymet and the IRRRB approving money for a new water near Mahnomen and Brookston (and how pro-mining forces were against it).

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – June 27, 2020

We had another great Checkpoint Charlie episode with the esteemed Charles Pierce, a writer for Esquire.com, about Bob Dylan’s new masterpiece Rough and Rowdy Ways. We chatted about Dylan, the new disc, and related stuff. Always a gas with Mr. Pierce!  

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Your Leadership and Experience – June 27, 2020

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie discuss steps for proactively self-marketing your leadership and experience to unearth opportunities in Minnesota’s hidden job market. Freddie also looks at retirement options as he welcomes West Metro Hypnosis, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, Unity South Twin Cities and AARP Minnesota.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 29, 2020

Our featured idealists are the Black Lives Matter movement and one of its founders, Patrisse Cullors. The Big Interview is with Mick (Monique) Dargis, who identifies as nonbinary and who has written a letter to the president of the University of St. Thomas (a conservative Catholic university) asking for it to increase recognition of transgender/nonbinary…

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I’m Awake – June 27, 2020

Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe Winona LaDuke Honor the Earth ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Nancy Marie Beaulieuu MN350 SD State Senator Red Dawn Wendy Burtis Pilot MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein SD State Senator Red Dawn Curtis West Ho Chunk

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 27, 2020

Tom Ostdiek, President of Ostdiek Group, Inc. joins Ken Haglind to talk about Medicare and Social Security. The Ostdiek Group is an insurance agency with an emphasis on Medicare beneficiaries and Social Security consulting.  Tom was born and raised in Hopkins and has his offices in Coon Rapids.  He offers no cost educational programs about…

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Dena Hughes of United Steelworkers Local 9460

Brett Johnson spoke with Dena Hughes, President of United Steelworkers Local 9460 about how hundreds of healthcare members in her union have been laid off by Essentia Health in Northern Minnesota. They discussed the impact on workers and how Essentia is going through with these layoffs despite taking in government bailout money.

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Thriving in Teams – June 20, 2020

New Beginnings Co-Hosts Joe Mckenzie and Freddie Bell discuss steps to thrive in today’s team environment. We also say hello to West Metro Hypnosis, AARP Twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and Unity South Twin Cities.

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – June 20, 2020

Tammy Shade, Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers, Lake Minnetonka joins Ken Haglind to talk about residential real estate concerns regarding COVID-19. Tammy offers residential real estate services, whether you are selling, buying or investing in real estate. One of her many passions is working with the senior community and making sure they are…

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I’m Awake – June 20, 2020

Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake June 20, 2020 **LIVE TODAY 1pm-3pm** Host Robert Pilot’s Guests: NEWS Segment by Ogima Ginew Ikwe Winona LaDuke Honor the Earth ND Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Sarah Eagle Feather SD State Senator Red Dawn Wendy Burtis Pilot MN Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein Nancy Marie Beaulieuu MN350 Curtis West Ho Chunk…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 19, 2020

Matt continues the discussion on Columbus; coronavirus is still a major threat; Calvin Griffith’s statue removed from Target Field; Paul Gazelka has a problem – someone from his own district was arrested for arson in Minneapolis.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 18, 2020

Coronavirus update; Matt warns Dean Phillips not to sign the Trust Act; Rep. Pete Stauber thinks Bob Kroll is a pretty swell guy; outstate Republicans stonewalling police reform is like metro DFLers blocking hypothetical aid for rural farmers.

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Ricardo Levins Morales of MPD150

Brett Johnson speaks with Ricardo Levins Morales of MPD150, a group that recently did a thorough examination of the 150 year history of the Minneapolis Police Department. They discusses how many of the same reforms being proposed today have been tried in the past without success and how Minneapolis could move forward without a police…

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – June 13, 2020

We had a fascinating interview with Mr. Aaron Dixon, author of My People Are Rising: A Memoir of a Black Panther Party Captain. He told us about his upbringing, his political awakening, his time in the Black Panthers, and his feelings about the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent worldwide protests. Highly informative and…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 15, 2020

Given how America is reacting in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, I begin this week’s show by talking about the glaring disparities that exist between white-color and people of other colors in Minnesota relative to educational attainment, family income and other things. The Big Interview is with Jessica Meyers, a Sioux Falls idealist who…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – June 13, 2020

Dietrich Nissen, Founder and CEO of Inherited Stories, discusses his company’s video memory (Vimory) services and the importance of preserving family stories. This innovative, personalized service allows families to capture their loved one’s legacies using high-end video production and storytelling so future generations may learn about their family’s history. Dietrich Nissen is a regional Emmy…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 8, 2020

Our featured idealist is Larry Kramer, an anti-AIDS activist who founded ACT UP to push for AIDS research in the 1980s; Kramer was also an author and playwright. The Big Interview is with Alabama District Court Judge Martha Reeves Cook, who shares about growing up in Selma and learning early on the value of getting…

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – June 6, 2020

We had a wide ranging discussion with Professor Monte Bute (Metropolitan State University) about his leadership in the Anti-War demonstrations at the UofMN in the early 70’s. It included his early years (Red Wing Reformatory, Haight Ashbury) his political awakening and his take on the murder of George Floyd and the dangers of the Trump…

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – June 6, 2020

Carol Giuliani, founder of Senior Travel Companion Services, provides customized trip planning and travel escort for individual seniors or couples. Carol has planned and escorted seniors on over 50 trips by plane or car, to move cross country, attend weddings or go on vacation. Many of her clients have mental and physical limitations such as Parkinson’s or…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 06.05.2020

Gazelka attempts to usurp Walz? A look a the newest Covid-19 numbers for MN and Walz’s upcoming adjustments to business restrictions. Trump outdoes himself with disgusting comments about George Floyd and how he’d feel about Trump’s economic numbers.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 06.04.2020

Jack Rice joins Matt to begin today’s show. Together, they discuss the new charges againt the Minnepolis police officers responsible for the death of George Floyd. Gazelka’s pleas to Trump look suspiciously like an attempt to subvert Gov. Walz. Mary Kiffmeyer’s comments on reperations and race.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 06.03.2020

Did Kroll and Gazelka give away their plot to subvert Tim Walz? Were the MPD targeting media? Later in the show Jeff Stein calls in to talk with Matt about how Trump and Biden are handling the coronavirus and the George Floyd protests.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 1, 2020

Today on the show, Matt talks about the protests and riots resulting from the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police, as well as reads Bob Kroll’s letter defending the murder of George Floyd to police officers in his federation.

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – May 30, 2020

We had an incredibly informative conversation with Mr. Andy Mannix, the Investigative Reporter for the Minneapolis StarTribune since 2016. We focused on the murder of George Floyd, subsequent protests, police practices, Andy’s history, and more.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 1, 2020

Happy Pride Month! In honor of Pride, our featured idealist is Dan Savage of the “Savage Love” advice column; while Savage has generated controversy for some of his statements and positions, he’s for sure an idealist—he founded “It Gets Better,” a website/project aimed at encouraging LGBTQ youth to persist despite bullying and societal challenges. The…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – May 30, 2020

Ron McGlennen M.D., President, Medical Director and founder of Access Genetics and OralDNA Labs along with Diane Larson RDH, Clinical Specialist with OralDNA Labs discuss the benefits of using personalized diagnostics from your DNA to benefit your overall health and how their tests can identify and help address the three major dental diseases: periodontal, cavities,…

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