The Matt McNeil Show – March 27, 2019

Matt talks about his visit to the Minnesota Zoo to see the baby animals as well as a pickle ball controversy in Apple Valley. Also Betsy De Vos wants to cut special Olympics funding among other programs. And Jeff Stein on national politics including Barr’s version of the Mueller Report.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 26, 2019

Matt talks about the ugly side of today’s GOP. Why do Republicans enjoy watching people suffer without healthcare. Matts analysis of where we are with the Mueller Report and why the Republicans want to block the release of the full report.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 25, 2019

Before we get into our big topics we talk spring break and Captain Marvel. Then how Bill Barr was never going to write a Mueller Report summary critical of Trump, how the media dropped the ball covering the report, and what will the SCOTUS do when they’re asked if the report should be released.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – March 25, 2019

Our idealist this week is Carrie Ann Lucas, a disability rights activist who blazed an idealistic trail in Colorado before dying earlier this year at age 47; the Big Interview is with Susan Robertson, who is working to make the Presbyterian Church more LGBTQ-friendly. The C-Block has me talking about a keynote, “Bridging Divides,” that…

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I’m Awake – March 23, 2019

Native Roots Radio for March 23 Join Robert Pilot with guests; Mary Kunesh- Podein State Rep House speaks on file 1348, Legacy Grant program for Native American Artist Jon Jon-Jon Greendeer Dept. Heritage Preservation for Ho Chunk Nation Gives us info on Heritage Preservation Native owned Midwest All Star Wrestling With guests Austin Arrow and…

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Matt McNeil Show – March 22, 2019

Molly Beck joins to talk the latest on the Republicans attempts to take away the power of the Governor and Attorney General after Democrats claimed the seats back in the midterms. Dermot Flanagan joins to talk Brexit and its effects on Ireland.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 20, 2019

Bears are invading northern Minnesota! Then Matt talks about Minnesota Republican education policy only benefiting the extremely wealthy. Also Jeff Stein talks national politics including Republicans not calling out Trump for attacking McCain and whether the Senate can override Trump’s first veto on border all funding.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 18, 2019

The Native Roots Radio crew (Robert and Wendy Pilot) fill in for Matt today. Wendy talks about her work with the humane society and how they’re trying to prevent lab testing on dogs. Also Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutch is in studio and talks about his work so far two months into the job.

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – March 18, 2019

We start off talking about South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its idealistic goal of healing the country after the horrors of apartheid; the Big Interview is with Dr. Kurt Nelson of the Lantern Group where we talk about what makes for someone to be idealistic; and in my C Block, I talk about…

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I’m Awake – March 16, 2019

Join Robert Pilot with guests; Brendan Johnson of Robins Kaplan lawyer on Indain issues Jon Jon-Jon Greendeer Dept. Heritage Preservation for Ho Chunk Nation Mary Kunesh- Podein State Rep Beverly Bushyhead Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Joe Wolf from Howling for Wolves sitting in for Wendy Pilot Along with regulars Curtis West

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 12, 2019

Matt talks about the Brexit mess going on right now in British parliament. Also Matt’s idea on how to improve the “state” of hockey. Controversy involving Amazon in Shakopee with prayer breaks for Muslim employees. How this shows we are losing the labor war.

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Kevin Featherly (MN Progressive Repartee 3/11/19)

On the Minnesota Progressive Repartee, Brett Johnson spoke the capitol reporter for MinnLawyer, Kevin Featherly, about the latest legislative news. They talked about the Senate hearing on legalizing marijuana, some “interesting” arguments Republicans made against a proposed equal rights amendment, and possible changes to Minnesota’s parole system.

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National Farmers Union Convention – March 9, 2019

President of the Minnesota Farmers Union Gary Wertish talks about the recent National Farmers Union Convention.   Also Chris Gamer with Main Street project talks about the effort to plant one million Hazelnut trees.

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I’m Awake – March 9, 2019

Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake for Saturday March 9th, 2019 Join Robert Pilot with guests; Winona LaDuke speaks on Seeds, Hope and The IFC Mary Kunesh- Podein speaking on On Thursday, the Minnesota Legislature will hear my bill, HF13, on the House Floor. Sheila Lamb on Man Camps and MMIW Carson West on the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 4, 2019

Matt talks about Saturday’s Blue State Ball and the amazing speeches we had from Thom Hartman and John Fugelsang. Bob Ivers makes a re-appearance, and not surprisingly he’s still a very unstable individual. Also Matt reacts to Trump’s unhinged CPAC speech and how Thom Hartman at the Blue State Ball compared Trump’s speech to that…

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MOSES Conference Highlights – March 2, 2019

MOSES Conference Highlights  Guest:  Jim Riddle is Moses Organic Farmer of the year;  Sylvia Burgos Toftness  https://www.bronxtobarn.com  and Lauren Langworthy,  Acting Executive Director  of MOSES and owner of  http://blueoxorganics.com

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 25, 2019

Matt talks about Rep. Cal Bahr’s controversial comments from over the weekend about running over people who support gun reform. Why isn’t the media all over this? What would the response be if it were a Democrat seeming to call for violence against political opponents?

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – February 25, 2019

I talk about last week’s (Feb. 19) Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans re: internment during WW2, including the only elected official to speak up against internment, Ralph Lawrence Carr, the Republican governor of Colorado; the Big Interview is with Jacki Trelawny of Family Tree Clinic in St. Paul; in my C Block, I talk…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 20, 2019

Matt talks about the snow we’re getting today and how broken our jet stream is becoming. Also Matt shares some memories about his late father and the importance of planning for end of life. Then Jeff Stein talks national politics including Whitaker and the NY Times piece on Trump trying to end investigations.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 19, 2019

Brett and Hunter fill in, Gregory Rich joins the program. Bernie announces his 2020 candidacy for president. Later David Schultz joins the program. Gary Severson from Citizens Climate Lobby joins to promote an event at Shepherd of The Hill Church in Chaska with Paul Douglas.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 18, 2019

Matt talks about the misleading information being peddled by conservatives about a Minnesota dog being shot named “Donald Trump.” Also the Republican tax cuts continue to hurt the middle and lower classes. Then why is the milk industry all up in arms?

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – February 18, 2019

We start this week’s show with a report about two artist-idealists, photographer Sally Mann and Cameron Rowland, a conceptual artist. Both artists tackle issues around race-based cruelty and systemic racism. The Big Interview is with Tom Nelson, a Minneapolis attorney who’s used his leadership roles in local bar associations to push for greater diversity and…

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I’m Awake – February 16, 2019

Robert Pilot brings to you: Winona LaDuke updating us on Line3 Mary Kunesh-Poden Peggy Flanagan Jess Grams Andy Pearson of MN350 updating us on Line3 Along with Wendy Pilot Curtis West. Order of appearance Nicole Mathews talks about MMIW march, also speaking at the pre march rally House rep Mary Kunesh-Poden and Lt. Governor Peggy…

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The Godfather with Blair Jonas – February 10, 2019

Blair Jonas joins the program. Since 1985, Jonas Associates has represented leading manufacturers of furniture, lighting, art, outdoor furnishings and accessories to the retail, interior design, and hospitality trade in Minnesota, North & South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The Godfather is a duo mixed drink made of Scotch whisky and amaretto. Typically, the drink…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 6, 2019

Matt talks about last night’s disappointing result for the DFL in the SD11 special election. And why don’t Democrats turn out every election while Republicans do turn out. Then Jeff Stein on national politics including the State of the Union and Amy Klobuchar’s likely presidential bid,

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Adam Duininck (Matt McNeil Show 2/5/19)

Matt McNeil speaks with Adam Duininck, director of government affairs for the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. Matt discusses with Adam why his union endorsed a Republican candidate (Jason Rarick) in Tuesday’s special Senate district 11 election.

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