The Matt McNeil Show – 02.27.2020

Matt opens today’s show with a look at the disastrous stock market crash. Why does Pence’s Coronavirus team consist almost exclusively of people involved in finance? A good school is no replacement for good parenting. Republicans continue to hold off on the emergency insulin act hoping to elicit more “contributions.” In the final segment Matt…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 02.26.2020

Today’s show opens with Matt voicing his excitement over Ash Wednesday and the begining of Fish-Fry Fridays. Star Tribune tries to bury polls that show most of the state is not in favor of various right wing policies. A look at the caucus proposals from last night. Later in the show Jeff Stein joins Matt…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 25, 2020

It’s Caucus Night in Minnesota and Matt is graciously joined by MN Secretary of State Steve Simon to discuss the evening’s events. Matt also has a conversation with Cliff Schecter about the Democratic presidential candidate field.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2020

Today on the show, Matt recaps the 2020 Blue State Ball and thanks everyone for attending! He then calls out the 1980 US Olympic hockey team for supporting Trump at a political rally, wishes Minnesota’s 7th congressional district a hearty farewell, and finishes by reminding unions that Republicans are NOT working for them.

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – February 22, 2020

Marvin Plakut, President and Chief Executive Officer of Episcopal Homes, and Karen Vento, Program Director of Neighbor Care with Episcopal Homes. This innovative in-home care service program helps support older adults in living well at home. Located in St. Paul Minnesota, Episcopal Homes has been providing a continuum of care for seniors for over 125…

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I’m Awake – February 22, 2020

February 22, 2020 Native Roots Radio I’m Awake Live 1pm-3pm central time Joining Robert Pilot (Ho Chunk) Welcomes: Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan Honor The Earth Winona LaDuke Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Emma Needham Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Jon Greendeer and Students Ho Chunk Nation Listen Live…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 02.21.2020

Ilhan Omar pushes for an investigation into the now infamous "car-fire" North of Minneapolis. Danielle Stella is the physical embodiment of Yakkety-Sax. Matt cooks up a grift to solicit conservative donations with TURD (Trump Usurps Republican Doctrine). Trump ignores the pleas of the CDC by bringing 14 US citizens infected with the Coronavirus home.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 02.20.2020

Today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show is 2 hours! Beginning with a look at how the the Civil War is being taught today versus how it was portrayed in the past. Hopkins experienced decades of economic damage as a result of greedy business practices. Jim Hagedorn has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 17, 2020

Today on the show, Matt talks with Democrat of the Day Cheryl Youakim, state representative from Matt’s own district 46B. Matt then explains the story behind why he’s given the republican representative Matt Grossel the nickname, Pokey.

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I’m Awake – 02.15.2020

Joining Robert Pilot(Ho Chunk) is Tim Purdon Robins Kaplan LLP Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 27 Dr. Jane Sanders Nancy Beaulieu 350 Bemidji Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Nancy Beaulieu 350 Bemidji Governor Walz Lt Governor Peggy Flanagan Robert Lilligren…

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“Living Healthy And Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – 02.15.2020

Mark Hayes, President of Ministry, Jacqueline E.M. Grimm, Regional Director of Senior Services for MN Care Communities and Licensed Administrator, and Debra Wilbright, Regional Director of Disability Services discuss the mission of The Lutheran Home Association to serve the spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional needs of the people entrusted to our care and others whose…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 02.14.2020

Matt begins today’s show with Democrat of the day, John Persell of MN-5A. Republicans looking desperate to hang on to the Minnesota seats they still have. Democrats need to door-knock to ensure victory in some of the more contested areas of the state. How Republican hypocrisy kills all of their arguments against future Democratic presidents.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 02.13.2020

Opening today’s show, Matt speaks with Thom Hartmann about his newest book and upcoming visit to Minnesota for the Blue State Ball. Matt announces the station plans for Super Tuesday and a live broadcast with Devil’s Advocate. Democrat of the Day is Michael Northbird from district MN-2A. And 2nd amendment sanctuary cities? Matt explains his…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 02.12.2020

On today’s episode Matt explains what he found most interesting about the results in New Hampshire. How can Klobuchar turn this result into an actual path towards electoral success? State Republicans continue to hold popular bills hostage. Matt compares Buttigieg and Sanders to two previous presidents. And in the final half of the show Jeff…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 10, 2020

Today on the show, Matt talks about Klobuchar’s uphill battle for the nomination, the astronomic  cost to see events at tax payer funded stadiums, and has a great interview with Democrat of the Day Mary Kunesh-Podein.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – February 10, 2020

Our featured idealist is Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates, columnist and author of Between the World and Me. The Big Interview is with Susan Williams, founder and executive director of The Transformation Project SD, which helps families of transgender children/youths and who is fighting South Dakota legislators’ attempts to criminalize health care for trans humans younger than…

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – February 8, 2020

We had a delightful chat with the Texas Songbird, Ms. Carolyn Hester. Carolyn is a legendary folksinger. She recorded with Norman Petty (Buddy Holly’s producer), the Clancy Brothers, and John Hammond, Sr. for Columbia Records. It was at one of those sessions that Hammond discovered Bob Dylan. Hear that story and more in this great…

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I’m Awake – February 8, 2020

February 8th 2020 Native Roots Radio I’m Awake Live 1pm-3pm central time Joining Robert Pilot(Ho Chunk) is Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 27 Emma Needham Red Lake Nancy Beaulieu 350 Bemidji Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Robert Lilligren Native American…

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“Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – February 8, 2020

Marisarah and Cody Larvick , co-owners of Billie’s Choice, a local provider of In-home senior care services talks about the benefits of using their services to improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 02.06.2020

On today’s episode Matt begins by addressing the complete embarrassment that was was the Iowa primary. Does Iowa deserve to be the first? Republicans don’t see the issue with swearing on their religious text (that they claim to value SO greatly) and then bold-faced lying. Is Romney the only Republican with a conscience?

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The Matt McNeil Show – 02.05.2020

On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Matt opens with a speech given by Romney to the Senate about why he is choosing to impeach Donald Trump. Klobuchar ought to question whether she has a route going forward. Jeff Stein calls in in the latter half to discuss Biden and his strategy/feasibility as a…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – February 3, 2020

This week’s featured idealist is Ingrid Newkirk, the founder of PETA, the animal rights organization. The Big Interview is with Greta Kaul of MinnPost, who talks about Beltrami County MN’s decision to not accept refugees and who shares about being a “realist” rather than an idealist (which doesn’t mean that I didn’t urge her to…

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“Living Healthy And Aging Well” with Ken Haglind – 02.01.2020

Blair Ferguson, Vice President and General Manage with Lifewaymobility talks about how they help people stay mobile and independent by providing solutions to make your home safe and accessible.

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I’m Awake – 02.01.2020

Joining Robert Pilot(Ho Chunk) is Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 27 Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Emma Needham Red Lake Nancy Beaulieu 350 Bemidji

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 31, 2020

Matt and Patrick discuss Super Bowl Sunday, then Matt spends the rest of the hour discussing the continuing impeachment proceedings and the clear threat to our democracy and the fabric of our country that the Republicans pose.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 01.30.2020

Matt takes a tumble at the Winter Carnival. VanDenBroeke apogizes for his comments against Muslim immigrants. The new right wing plot to elect Trump will be to sow spite amongst the moderate side of the Democrats. Chad Hobot show up in the second half of the show for Democrat of the day. Climate change is…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 01.29.2020

Today’s episode of The MAtt McNeil Show begins with a shocking revelation about the true origins of the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s royal family. The car from a recent hit-and-run in Edina winds up in Mankato. A Catholic priest manages to interpret the Bible to justify his Islamophobia. LAter in the show Matt is joined…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 28, 2020

Matt continues the conversation about the circumstances surrounding the death of Kobe Bryant, discusses who exactly leaked the Bolton book excerpts (hint: it’s pretty counterintuitive but what else would you expect from this administration?), and hosts MN Senate candidate (District 56) Robert Timmerman on Democrat of the Day.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – January 27, 2020

We’re celebrating Dr. King a week late—in the A-Block, I revisit his 1963 Letter from a Birmingham Jail; the Big Interview is with Rev. DeWayne L. Davis of All God’s Children Metropolitan Community Church in Minneapolis, who shares what it’s like to be an African American man in America and about being married to another…

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – January 25, 2020

We had a great chat with Pat Thomas, musician, author, and record guy, about the new book he helped publish, “Zapped By the God of Absurdity-the Best of Paul Krassner.” We talked about Krassner, Pat’s history, and played a few tracks by Pat’s band Mushroom.

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I’m Awake – January 25, 2020

Native Roots Radio I’m Awake Live 1pm-3pm central time 1.25.2020 Joining Robert Pilot(Ho Chunk) is Ruth Buffalo North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 27 Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein candidate for State Senate District 41 (Standing Rock) Emma Needham Red Lake Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Nancy Beaulieu 350 Bemidji Larry Knudsen Indigenous in Music with…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 01.24.2020

On today’s episode of Matt’s show he addresses Trump’s appearance at an anti-abortion rally. How are the religious right being hypocrites when they refer to their positions as being pro-life? Mayor of Virginia, Tom Funk, takes issue with unequivocal facts because they contradict his delusions. Later in the Democrat of the day Zack Stephenson joins…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 01.23.2020

On today’s episode of the show, Matt opens by talking about overconfident drivers and then the story about a black man who had the police called on him at a TCF bank. Matt gives examples, both anecdotal and systemic, of how white privilege is an undeniable reality in this country. Democrat of the Day Heather…

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Chad Hobot – DFL Candidate in MN-30A

Brett Johnson spoke with the DFL nominee is the special election is house district 30A, Chad Hobot. The special election takes place Tuesday, February 4th as Brett and Chad discussed the importance of economic development and infrastructure improvements in the Elk River-Big Lake area among other issues.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 01.21.2020

On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Matt opens with a declaration of kangaroo court directed at the Senate impeachment hearings. Republicans can’t defend themselves so instead spend all of their time attacking. Most Republicans are unwilling to accept the fact that they were in the wrong. Paul Gazelka presents a bill to legalize…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 20, 2020

On today’s show, Matt talks about those who are truly responsible for the death of the American Dream, just how rich the richest people really are, and hosts Minnesota State Sen. Susan Kent on today’s Democrat of the Day.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – January 20, 2020

We start the show by talking about Bono, of the U2 rock group, who turns out to be quite the idealist for his work to eliminate the debt of 20+ African nations and who’s worked to combat AIDS. The Big Interview is with Rob Greenough and Jim Scheibel of Hamline University, who talk about unsuccessful…

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I’m Awake – January 18, 2020

Joining Robert Pilot(Ho Chunk) is Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein State Representative for MN House District 41B, (Standing Rock) Joe Vital Chair of the Native Peoples Caucus DFL Larry Knudsen Indigenous in Music with Larry K (Ho Chunk) Emma Needham Red Lake Hour 2 Wendy Pilot HSUS Nancy Beaulieu 350 Bemidji

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Food Freedom Radio – Fake Organics & Polymet Update

Anne Ross with  https://www.cornucopia.org and Reporter Mike Hendricks with https://www.kansascity.com one of the biggest frauds in farm history and integrity in the food system.   Also Pete Marshall with https://www.friends-bwca.org talks about this week’s history decision

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