The Matt McNeil Show – July 3, 2019

On Today’s Matt McNeil Show, Matt discusses The faux-controversy by conservatives outraged by Colin Kaepernick. Does he have a right to criticise American symbolism from the age of slavery? Jeff Stein joins Matt during the second half to discuss Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s recent visit to the concentration camps, to see first hand the reprehensible conditions.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 2, 2019

On today’s show: how do you interact with panhandlers and a new type of panhandler we’ve been seeing that’s asking for bus ticket money. Also Wisconsin finally arrested the serial toilet clogger. Also the moderate side of the Democratic Party is not for rocking the boat. And AOC visits the border and comes back with…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 1, 2019

Today on the Matt McNeil Show, Matt describes the care that Veterans should be receiving. Democrats refuse to pursue impeachment for Trump, or even holding the guilty Republicans accountable. Are the leaders of the Democratic establishment compromised by rich financiers? More disingenuous complaints about the language used to describe the “facilities” migrants are being kept…

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I’m Awake – June 29, 2019

Robert Pilots Guest: Winona LaDuke Mary Kunesh-Podein Jamie Edwards Roy Taylor Hour 2 Lori Jump is Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwe StrongHearts Native Helpline Assistant Dir. Interviewing some native youth Along with Wendy Pilot speaking on our sacred animals and Curtis West speaking on Native events..

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 28, 2019

Matt gives thoughts on the debates and who shined and who struggled to breakthrough. Are Warren, Harris, and Biden now the frontrunners? And does Bernie have the same magic he had in 2015-16. Also state Senator Dan Hall is not a fan of LGBTQ rights. But he seems to be ok with Trump policies.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 27, 2019

Matt reacts to some of the SCOTUS rulings including gerrymandering and the citizenship census question. We need to vote in 2020 since it’s a census year!!! Then Philip Bither of the Walker Art Center talks about Rock the Garden and some of the other upcoming events at the Walker.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 26, 2019

MATT’S BACK BABY! Matt dives into his time up north and the realities now facing those communities now that the Polymet mines are beginning to look like a sure thing. How both Democrats and Republicans fall for the old trick of promising incredible jobs for everyone but are often left with nothing but pollution to…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 24, 2019

It’s a hodgepodge show. I first speak about being on a panel of lawyers to discuss diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and how it’s important for straight, white-color cisgender men to step up and be allies to persons from marginalized communities. The Big Interview is with Michelle Seets of Minnetonka High School re:…

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I’m Awake – June 22, 2019

Robert Pilots Guest: Mary Kunesh-Podein (Standing Rock) Nancy Marie Beaulieu (Leech Lake) John Greendeer (Ho Chunk) Peggy Flanagan (White Earth) Hour 2 Angelica Allery Along with Wendy Pilot speaking on our sacred animals and Curtis West speaking on Native events

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 19, 2019

On Today’s Matt McNeil Show 2/3 of I’m Awake, Robert Pilot and “Uncle” Curtis West, guest host. Robert opens the show speaking with Brendan Johnson of Robert-Kaplan. Then Robert takes to the phones getting your views on the upcoming Democratic Primary debates this weekend. Finally the discussion turns to the Enbridge pipeline and Polymet and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 18, 2019

Robert Pilot and the Native Roots crew fill in for Matt McNeil today and talk about the upcoming Dem debates and thoughts on some of the candidates running including Bernie, Biden, Warren, Klobuchar and more. Then Bob Blake of Solar Bear is on the show and talks about how he’s running for St. Paul City…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 17, 2019

Alan Miller fills in for Matt McNeil and talks about his frustration of never being able to reach a real person when calling a large business. Then a look at some of the SCOTUS cases that will de decided. The democrats need to open an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 17, 2019

Our theme is “speaking up for the outcasts” and we start with a Pride Month remembrance of Sylvia Rivera, a transgender activist who fought for societal acceptance of gender variant people; she also had to fight for acceptance by the gay and lesbian community. The Big Interview is with Dr. Thomas Adams of Better Futures…

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I’m Awake – June 15, 2019

Native Roots Radio for June 15, 2019 Robert Pilots Guest: Thomas Builds A Fire (Fathers) Mary Kunesh-Podein (Standing Rock) Kate Bene (Bde Maka Ska) Robert Lilligren (Northern Sparks) Deanna Standing Cloud (New Native Theater Northern Spark) Bob Blake from Red Lake (St Paul City Council Ward 5) Along with Wendy Pilot speaking on our sacred…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 14, 2019

Alan Miller fills in for Matt McNeil and talks about his experience of being one of the last tourists in Cuba due to Trump restricting travel now to Cuba. Then thoughts on candidates like Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar. Are they the right direction for Democrats in 2020?

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 12, 2019

In this episode Matt covers the US victory over Thailand in the Women’s world cup. It’s not the score that is the issue but the behavior that accompanied each of the 13 unanswered goals. Minnesota is one of only two states with no laws barring rapists of their children from gaining parental rights. Republicans must…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 11, 2019

Matt starts today talking about the cold weather we’ve been having along with flat Earthers at Bde Maka Ska and Trump distracting from Mueller. Also Matt calls out an egregious aspect of Minnesota law where the mothers of rape victims could be forced to share custody of their children with their rapists. Also how some…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2019

Molly Beck joins the program. Billie Eilish drew a devoted sold-out crowd to the 8,400-capacity Armory in Minneapolis on Saturday night. Trump impeachment and speculation of different scenarios and the mistakes that are currently being made in the whole predicament. Court documents show a former University of Minnesota ticketing director skimmed more than $360,000 in…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 10, 2019

Today’s a mixture of idealists; we begin with Scott Warren of the organization, No More Deaths—he’s on federal trial in Tucson for smuggling undocumented humans simply because he provided food and shelter to two men who crossed the border; the Big Interview is with Elizabeth Brenner of Protect Students Abroad, whose idealism was borne out…

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I’m Awake – June 8, 2019

Native Roots Radio – June 8, 2019 Native Roots Radio I’m Awake Robert Pilots Guest: Mary Kunesh-Podein (Standing Rock) Winona LaDuke, Honor the Earth Roy Taylor Indigeneity Rising Along with Wendy Pilot speaking on our sacred animals and Curtis West speaking n Native events.

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Plastics – June 8, 2019

The makers of Hibar, a shampoo and conditioner bar that does not use plastic join Laura to talk about how individuals respond to the crisis of plastic. Also native Rapanui filmmaker Sergio Mata’u Rapu, who films Eating Up Easter, explores the dilemma his people are facing – talks about plastics from a global perspective

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 7, 2019

Matt speaks with Susan Du of City Pages about her story where Minnesota workers allege wage theft occurred at state-subsidized project in Thief River Falls. Then Matt reacts to today’s sentencing of Mohamed Noor. Also more Twin Cities couples are taking in roommates to help pay for expenses. And Matt has some end of school…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 6, 2019

Senator John Marty joins the program. How the Republicans killed the Alec Smith insulin bill. Republicans are terrified to deal with constituents about health care, Parent are responsible for handing down racism. Its not inherent, its been influenced on children. A teenager in Faribault is facing charges for a bias crime after he allegedly sprayed…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – June 3, 2019

This week’s theme is “Yearning for Change” and we highlight the anti-gun violence movement, #NeverAgainMSD, which arose out of the Valentine’s Day 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stone Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. The Big Interview is with local idealist Robin Wolpert, an attorney who seeks to “close the gap between what democracy promises…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 5, 2019

Today’s show Matt uncovers the case of the arson at Bde Maka Ska, and lays out his plan for the individual found guilty. The Republicans try to take credit for past accomplishments, in this case, D-Day. Matt supports the new law giving the police the right to pull over slow drivers in the left lane…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 4, 2019

Today on the Matt McNeil Show Mat channels the late Joan Rivers and provides commentary on Trump’s recent white-tie debacle. Another highlight of Trump’s trip to England are all of the photo-ops he is NOT having, with even Boris Johnson refusing to be seen with the extremely unpopular president. Matt takes calls, is gifted the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 3, 2019

Matt shares details about his wonderful summer weekend full of pleasantries contrasted with Hunter’s weekend of having his brand new car stolen. In audio obtained by the DFL, GOP Sen. Karin Housley claimed that Alec Smith "didn’t need to die" and that "he could have called his doctor" to get his $1,300 a month insulin…

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I’m Awake – June 1, 2019

Native Roots Radio – June 1, 2019 June 1 2019 Native Roots Radio I’m Awake Robert Pilots Guest: Sharice Davids Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas’s 3rd district, (Ho Chunk) Mary Kunesh-Podein wrapping up this past state legislative session. A lot of good news ( Standing Rock) Geneva Seaboy speaking on The Occupation…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 31, 2019

Matt speaks with Cliff Schecter as Matt and Cliff have a bit of a disagreement on how they interpreted Robert Mueller’s speech. Then on how the Democratic Party will fail in the long run if we don’t hold Trump accountable now.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 30, 2019

Matt takes a look at some claims by Rep. Nick Zerwas about the northstar commuter line. Then MN Senate Republicans appear to be getting blow back on not passing the emergency insulin bill. The ag economy continues to take more hits including the soybean market losing 9 billion dollars.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 29, 2019

Matt opens the show with the story of a Spirit Airlines traveler and his unwelcome smoking. Nick Zerwas, state legislator/whiner, lies about light rail construction. Jeff Stein Joins to speak with MAtt about Mueller’s latest explanations of his report and how Republicans’ strategies for 2020 will be shaped by how Democrats proceed with potential Trump…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 28, 2019

Matt expounds the phenomenon of dying for selfies atop Mt. Everest.  Then he discusses the competing mountain of taconite ore in Duluth’s harbor resultant from Trump’s trade “negotiations” with China. He closes the show discussing Veteran issues  and the struggles veterans face when dealing with the V.A.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 24, 2019

Matt talks about the latest Republican shenanigans at the legislature as they complain about transparency and won’t pass things like gun reform, funding for the census, and gay conversion “therapy” bans. Then Matt brings up how senate Republicans probably would help individual people who need emergency insulin but are comfortable denying care to “generic” people…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 23, 2019

Matt opens the show with speculation on the subject of mysterious spike booby-traps appearing within the Minnehaha dog park; even the best case scenario is grim. Republicans find a convenient excuse to point their fingers at someone else for not passing a bill for emergency insulin. A familiar excuse to anyone who’s ever met a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 21, 2019

On Today’s show Matt discusses his long-awaited colonoscopy! Also what, if any, responsibility does the author have to his fans when concluding long loved series. Friend of the show, Trace Beaulieu of MST3K, speaks with MAtt about the future of comedy and plugs his upcoming shows in Minneapolis.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 20, 2019

Alan Miller fills in for Matt today and talks about the state budget agreement that was reached yesterday. Did it provide enough funding to fix our crumbling roads? Also Alan takes your calls on the recent abortion laws passed in Republican states. Then state Senators Jim Carlson and Greg Clausen call in to talk about…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 20, 2019

It’s an Ellie’s Talking Head Show; I highlight Lewis Hine, an early-20th century photographer whose photographs of child laborers in America helped usher in modern child labor laws; quite the idealist if you ask me! In lieu of an interview, I provide an update on black-color women participating in the Miss America and other pageants;…

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I’m Awake – May 18, 2019

Native Roots Radio for May 18, 2019 Join Robert Pilot with guests; Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth Mary Kunesh-Podein Updates at the Capital Mary interviews Ruth Buffalo of North Dakota Carson West 2nd Hour Eoin Small of Seekjoy Along with regular Curtis West on local and Ho Chunk Nation events

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 17, 2019

Matt starts out the show on fire calling out Democratic congressional leaders for not having the spine to hold Trump and his cronies accountable. Also DFLers seem to be holding the line against MN Senate Republican obstruction. A response to a troll who says the Mueller Report is a sham. And a final word about…

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