The Matt McNeil Show – May 16, 2019

What does your cat do when it goes outdoors? The question may linger in the mind of anyone who has an outdoor cat, and the answer has become quite a bit clearer in the age of YouTube and GoPro cameras. It’s not a pretty picture, though—just take it from this 2013 New York Times headline: “That Cuddly…

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Jared Yates Saxton – May 7, 2019

Doug Pagitt spoke with Jared Yates Sexton, author of The Man They Wanted Me to Be. They discuss how toxic masculinity led to the rise of Donald Trump and Jared’s personal experiences growing up with father figures who had similar personality traits as Trump.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 13, 2019

Matt zen gardening tips before he addresses his colonoscopy. Media bias with outlets refusing to cover Tony Jurgens (R) threatening Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL) at the State Capitol. No media coverage to be found, however a bear attacking a dog in Wisconsin was a front page story. Republican aggression is getting out of control. Trump China…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – May 13, 2019

This show’s a real mixture; in the A-Block, I talk about the White Rose, a group of idealistic German university students (and a professor) who resist the Nazi regime in 1942-43 by spreading pamphlets calling for Germans to resist the war and Nazism. Some of those idealists paid the ultimate price as a result. The…

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I’m Awake – May 11, 2019

Native Roots Radio for May 11, 2019 Join Robert Pilot with guests; Mary Kunesh-Podein Updates at the Capital Andy Pearson of MN350 bringing us updates on the pipeline fight! 2nd Hour David Amitrano Co- Owner of Midwest Allstar Wrestling speaking on the Grand Slam 2 benefit for Women of Nations – Eagles Nest Shelter. Road…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 10, 2019

Matt talks about the disastrous Trump tariffs and how much they’re hurting everyone. Also why aren’t DFLers calling out Republican state rep. Tony Jurgens with more force. And national Democratic congressional leaders are weak.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 9, 2019

Bike lane talk, how do we deal with belligerent riders. Story of a violent rider. Matt supports bikers but has some observations on the bike lanes and how they are used. Calvin “Cal” Bahr is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and calls for violence against Democrats. No media coverage…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 8, 2019

State representative Tony Jurgens, R-Cottage Grove, was called out for “aggressive, inappropriate behavior following a vote on the House floor on April 29, 2019” in a protest and dissent letter signed by a long list of his DFL colleagues. Republicans have been threatening violence at the State Capitol, if a Democrat would have said the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 7, 2019

Matt talks about why Amy Klobuchar is making a big mistake going on FOX News for a town hall. Minnesota Senate Republicans aren’t willing to make ANY concessions in budget negotiations. Also Republican representative Matt Grossell gets in some legal trouble over the weekend after being intoxicated. And another Republican rep, Tony Jurgens, got upset…

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I’m Awake – May 4, 2019

Join Robert Pilot with guests; Carly Badheadbull, Kate Bene speaking there truth on the Bde Maka Ska Robins Kaplan’s Lawyer Brendan Johnson speaking on how Robins Kaplan supports Indain Country Jon Greendeer Ho Chunk Mary Kunesh-Podein Updates at the Capital 2nd Hour Jamie Edwards Director Of Government Affairs @ Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Along…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 29, 2019

Matt talks about how insane the box office numbers are for Avengers: Endgame. Then Matt got into a Facebook argument over the weekend with a troll who made up revisionist history about the civil war. Also Matt calls out the people who sued to change Lake Bda Maka Ska back to Calhoun and how they’re…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 29, 2019

We start talking about systemic racism and historical trauma in the context of constructing I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul and how it destroyed much of the Rondo neighborhood, which was predominately populated by black-color persons. The Big Interview is with two idealistic students (Angelo Bush and Jasmine McBride) and their idealistic instructor (Scott Herold)…

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I’m Awake – April 27, 2019

Join Robert Pilot with guests; Clyde Bellecourt speaking on the history of American Indian Day Parade. Winona LaDuke the Hemperer and the Governor Mary Kunesh-Podein Updates at the Capital Roy Taylor of KFAI speaking on the 18 hours of programming on American Indian Day, May1st Along with regulars Wendy Burtis Pilot speaking about our Sacred…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 23, 2019

On today’s show we debate whether Joe Mauer was holing the Twins back the past few years. Also why Republicans can’t admit they were wrong on Donald Trump. Democrats are too concerned about appeasing a small number of moderate Republicans who won’t vote for them anyways. Why Democrats need to grow a spine and impeach…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 22, 2019

Easter weekend recap. A Chanhassen man has been charged with felony terroristic threats after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people in Eden Prairie, according to a Hennepin County criminal complaint. Daniel Murray Skrove, 55, is charged with two counts of felony terroristic threats. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 22, 2019

An Ellie’s Talking Head show, the theme is about engineering change—societal and personal. In the A-Block, I talk about protests over the 1968 Miss America Pageant for its lack of color diversity and unfair representation of women, spawning the first-ever Ms. Black America Pageant. The B-Block has stories about LeBron James’ I Promise School in…

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I’m Awake – April 20, 2019

Native Roots Radio for April 20, 2019 Join Robert Pilot with guests; Jon Greendeer Ho Chunk Nation Mary Kunesh- Podein Williamette Hardy her personal story MMIW Rhiana Yazzie New Native Theater/Laughing Matters Deanna Rae Standing Cloud New Native Theater/Laughing Matters Along with regulars Wendy Pilot speaking about our Sacred Animals and Curtis West on local…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 19, 2019

Matt talks about a possible replacement for onions and orchids with NextDoor or a similar app/website. Then a hilarious story about how someone used one of those apps asking for outrageous/unreasonable things after having their first baby. Then more on the Mueller report and how Trump has not been cleared of collusion or obstruction of…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2019

Mueller report released! Steele dossier confirms pee-pee tape exists. Trump has committed obstruction of justice over 10 documented times. Trump’s dumb dumb son can’t get out of treason Swastika acres renamed 70 years late. Mueller report reveals how Trump reacted to special counsel appointment: ‘I’m f—ed’ After Sessions delivered the news, “the President slumped back…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 16, 2019

Matt starts the show by asking what will be the bigger movie: End Game or the Rose of Skywalker. Then Matt calls out some Democrats for not defending Ilhan Omar. Also thoughts on Trump supporters and the media narrative after yesterday’s Trump Minnesota rally.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 15, 2019

In our A-Block, I talk about 80-year-old John Johnson of Wytheville, VA, who has a mission to identify the dozen long-dead white-color men involved in the last lynching of a black-color person in Virginia (in 1926; the victim’s name was Raymond Byrd); the Big Interview is with Donna Minter of the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute;…

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I’m Awake – April 13, 2019

Native Roots Radio for April 13, 2019 Join Robert Pilot with guests; Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth State House Representative Mary Kunesh- Podein Drew Nicholas Director/Producer “Blood Memory” A Story of Removal and Return Steven Lewis Simpson Director/ Producer “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” movie Along with regulars Wendy Pilot speaking about our Sacred Animals…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 12, 2019

Star Wars trailer and other pop culture chatter (Matt references lil peep). Trump coming to Minnesota! Also threatens to send all immigrants obtained at the border to sanctuary cities, which may be the best thing he has done in his presidency.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 11, 2019

On today’s show snow/sleet/rain/ice/windmaggeden continues! A teen gets pulled over for going 96 MPH on 169 while Facetiming. How did Trump somehow forget who Julian Asange is? Why 2020 is so important for the future of the country. Then a conversation about how Illhan Omar is the new big villain for Republicans.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 9, 2019

On today’s show we replay our favorite episode of “Kurt Your Enthusiasm” where house minority leader Kurt Daudt throws a tantrum on the house floor. Then why rich people want to keep the poor poor. Also why grading schools doesn’t work because comparing wealthy suburban schools to inter city schools is not an apples to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 8, 2019

Matt breaks down how much each fan must spend each game for public stadium funding to break even. In the Minnesota House Drazkowski challenged Representative Alice Mann (DFL-Lakeville) directly, attempting to pin some damaging claims of future woes on the freshman legislator. In response, the family practice physician crushed Drazkowski down to size with a funny,…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 8, 2019

The theme for this show is forgiveness and redemption. I highlight Marina Cantacuzino, founder of The Forgiveness Project, who curated an exhibit, “The F Word,” with personal stories about forgiveness and healing. The Big Interview is with John Anderson, an idealist who helped bring “The F Word” to Grace Lutheran Church in Andover MN. In…

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I’m Awake – April 6, 2019

Join Robert Pilot with guests; Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth Timothy Billion of Robins Kaplan Mary Kunesh- Podein State Rep House speaks about updates coming up at legislature Linda Thompson of Minnesota Indian Womens Sexual Assault Coalition Along with regulars Wendy Pilot speaking about our Sacred Animals and Curtis West on local and Ho…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 3, 2019

The show starts a bit differently as we get Jeff Stein right away talking about AG issues caused over the past few years and the Republican effort to again repeal Obamacare. Also Matt’s thoughts on why Republican transportation policy have left our roads in shambles.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 1, 2019

Matt talks about his appearance on FOX News and the panel about Biden and the final shot Matt got in against the right winger. Also why we’ll never get a ROI on US Bank Stadium, even with events like the Super Bowl and Final Four. And how conservatives have setup laws that basically prevent a…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 1, 2019

An Ellie’s Talking Head show, we learn about Peter Buttigieg, the 37-year-old gay mayor of South Bend, Indiana who is considering a presidential run; he’s an idealistic out-of-the-box thinker who is making people notice. I also share about how crowdfunding mechanisms are ways for us to exercise our empathetic hearts. Finally, in the C-Block, I…

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I’m Awake – March 30, 2019

Native Roots Radio for March 30, 2019 Join Robert Pilot with guests; Mary Kunesh- Podein State Rep House speaks about updates coming up at legislature Maggie Lorenz speaks on the Lower Phalen Creek Project Barry Hand speaks on Indian Identity Pow Wow for Hopes Daanis Chosa and Alyssa Beaulieu. Along with regulars Wendy Pilot speaking…

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