Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ+ concerns.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Tanyamarck Oviedo and Nick Venegoni from Queer Spirit Care Community. Queer Spirit is committed to curating and maintaining mindful care spaces for queer/ally communities around the world.

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Philip Anthony is joined by proud LGBTQ karaoke host and deejay, John Welch. On this episode John and I discuss his successful profession as a karaoke host and deejay. If you are interested in singing karaoke or just being a spectator, you can see John on Tuesdays and Fridays at Black Hart of St. Paul…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State Senator Matt Klein who is running for U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig’s House seat. Rep. Craig will be running for U.S. senator representing Minnesota as Senator Tina Smith is not seeking re-election.

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Host Philip Anthony continues his coverage from No Kings rallies as well as this past week’s Election Day!

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Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ concerns.

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Philip Anthony is joined by a host of politicians and regular Minnesotans as they discuss why they attended the No Kings rally.

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Philip Anthony is joined by co-chair of PFLAG River Falls, Javin Hintz, and long-time member Debra D. On this episode we discuss PFLAG’s mission which is to uplift our LGBTQ+ family and to encourage authenticity in these trying times.

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Philip Anthony is joined by the host of Native Roots Radio on AM950.  On this episode we talk about the pressing issues facing the Native American community and the origins of his show.

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Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ concerns.

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This episode originally aired August 14, 2025: Philip Anthony is joined by film critic, entertainment reporter, podcaster and TV personality, Paul McGuire Grimes. On this episode Philip and Paul discuss the current blockbuster movies of today and yesteryear and Paul’s journey as a proud gay man.

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Philip Anthony is joined by singing star France Joli and her manager Daniel Vaillancourt. France discusses her music career and her beginnings. Some of France’s hits include “Come to Me”, “Don’t Stop Dancing”, “The Heart to Break the Heart”, “Gonna Get Over You” and too many more to enumerate here. Her manager, Daniel, discusses his…

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Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ concerns.

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Philip Anthony is joined by author and educator Dr. Patrick Scudder.

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Philip Anthony visits with Minnesota Human Rights Campaign’s Charles Buza! On this episode Charles talks about his fantabulous work supporting LGBTQ folks.

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Philip Anthony is joined by film critic, entertainment reporter, podcaster and TV personality, Paul McGuire Grimes. On this episode Philip and Paul discuss the current blockbuster movies of today and yesteryear and Paul’s journey as a proud gay man.

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Host Philip Anthony is joined by Jim Keaton, President of the Helen Reddy Fan Club.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Austin and Matt to discuss the latest news. 

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Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State Representative David Gottfried as we discuss the state of politics in Minnesota and in the nation in general.

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Philip Anthony is joined by author and radio talk show host, Ellie Krug. Look for Ellie’s new book “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life” wherever fine books are sold. Ellie is also the host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” right here on AM950 radio which is broadcast right before my show every Saturday at…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Oby Ballinger, the founding organizer of “Prism Organizing Network” in January of 2025. Prism is a statewide networking organization committed to building power for LGBTQ+ equality by organizing people and resources across Minnesota. Bringing together faith communities, allies, and advocates from diverse traditions, Prism works to advance a shared vision…

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Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt who were LIVE from the AM950 booth at Twin Cities Pride on June 29, 2025! Special guests include: Mike McIntee, producer of the movie “How Love Won”, an award winning movie about how LGBTQ activists in Minnesota won over people on a very divisive issue:…

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This week Philip is joined by Anne Sutkowi-Hemstreet, founder and executive director of Rainbow Collective for Change.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Austin and Matt live from Golden Valley Pride!

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This week we revisit one of Philip’s interviews from April 1, 2024 with Kat Rohn, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota.

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Listen in for Philip’s interview with the host of the Kindness Matters podcast, Mike Rathbun! On this episode Mike and Philip discuss the one superpower that each of us possesses; the power to be kind. We each have it and when we use it, we can positively impact another person’s life.

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This week Philip Anthony is joined by Troy Strand! Troy is a Twin Cities based education leader and LGBTQ advocate! On this episode we discuss the challenges that educators face in our current environment.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Keith Johnson, multi-talented musician and radio talk show host of Groundbreakers on WDGY 92.1 FM. Keith is the lead singer of the local band The Knolls (formerly of Keith Johnson and the Grassy Knolls).

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Philip Anthony is joined by Austin and Matt to discuss the latest news.

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Philip Anthony is joined by show business icon Julian Schlossberg. On this episode we talk about some of the many celebrities he’s interviewed, the books he’s written, the movies he’s produced, and the musicians he worked with and so much more. It was such a huge honor to have been able to interview someone I…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Co-Founder and General Manager of the Minneapolis based LGBTQ community center Queermunity. Go to www.queermunitymn.com and learn about upcoming events, food and beverage offerings, rental spaces, etc.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Intern Pastor Josh Moss-Flatford. On this episode we talk about his faith journey and how being a member of the LGBTQ community doesn’t mean one is a sinner; in fact, all of us regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity are truly God’s children.

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Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss the current political news.

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Philip Anthony is joined by world renowned author Max Austin who penned two fantabulous LGBTQ books entitled “How Can We Be Wrong” and his latest release “That is What We Are”! I am sure you will find this interview insightful and riveting!

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Philip Anthony is joined by the renowned board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Stefano Sinicropi who is also the host of “Recharging the Human Battery” every Sunday at 3PM Central right here on AM950.

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The Downright Upright Show With Philip Anthony 3.15.25 The first LIVE!!!!! Downright Upright Show!!!!!! The Fantabulous 1st Live edition of the Downright Upright Show features not only your Host Philip Anthony and Co-Host Austin, but the music of the Americana group The Gated Community!!! The Gated Community featuring Sumanth Gopinath, Rosie Harris and Beth Hartman…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State Senator Judy Seeberger! Senator Seeberger was instrumental in passing the anti-forever chemicals (PFAS) bill in the Minnesota Senate that was ultimately signed by Governor Walz!

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Philip Anthony is joined by his fantabulous co-hosts Matt Amundson and Austin.  On this show we talk about the latest political news for the month of February.

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Philip Anthony is joined by the author of the book Kindness Travels Presents Penny Power, Lisa Metwaly. This book is an interactive and fun tool to teach kindness for children of all ages!

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Philip Anthony is joined by two proud trans women, Cloe and Kobey. In this episode we discuss how they navigate being authentic during this current administration and what we all can do to make their journey less difficult!

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Philip is joined by the host of the Devil’s Advocates Radio Show (Sundays 6-7 PM on AM950), Mike Crute.

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It’s co-host show number 12! Philip is joined by Matt Amundson and Grace Kelly (subbing for Austin this month). Listen for their takes on the avalanche of news from the Trump administration.

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Philip Anthony is joined by DJ Me with a P.A.T. from WFNU 94.1 Frogtown Community Radio.  DJ Me with a P.A.T. is the host of The Mellow Morning Groove which airs every Tuesday at 9AM.  Make your Tuesday morning commute groovy and tune in!

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Philip Anthony is joined by Andi Otto and Rina Heisel from the AM950 radio show Twin Cities Pride Amplified which airs every Saturday at 3PM! Andi is also the Executive Director of Twin Cities Pride, and Rina Heisel is the Executive Assistant of Twin Cities Pride. On this episode we talk about their amazing show,…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Dylan Boyer, the Director of Development at the Aliveness Project.  On this episode we will be discussing early prevention, treatment and free testing for HIV and so much more!

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Philip Anthony is joined by his fantabulous co-host Austin.  On this show we attempt to uplift our community for 2025.

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On this rebroadcast from April of 2024, Philip Anthony is joined by Phyllis Taylor, author of the best selling book, “The Prison Lady: True Stories and Life Lessons from Both Sides of the Bars.”

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This episode originally aired August 24, 2022: Philip Anthony is joined by Brett Johnson, production manager of AM950 Radio as they dive into his radio career and his role helping produce the Downright Upright Show.

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Philip Anthony celebrates his 100th Episode with JP Der Boghossian, the host of both the Gaily Show and This Queer Book Saved My Life. The Gaily Show will soon air DAILY every Monday through Friday at 2PM starting in January right here on AM950! As if all this wasn’t enough, JP is also the curator…

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Philip Anthony is joined by his fantabulous co-hosts Austin and Matt Amundson. On this show we discuss trans rights, the Hunter Biden pardon and how to navigate the upcoming holidays after learning the election results. Finally, in the last segment you will hear the three of us take a crack at karaoke!

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Philip Anthony is joined by Political Science professor and host of the AM950 radio show Politics Matters, Bruce Klopfleisch. Bruce and I discuss politics, the election results, and other current events.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Dr. Kevin Schwandt, a professor who holds a doctorate in musicology and ethnomusicology. Dr. Schwandt, a member of the LGBTQ community, taught transnational perspectives on gender, race, sexuality and class as well as queer theory, writing and a myriad of other areas of study.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Rick and Robin Marcelli, the authors of the best selling book “Hide Your Love Away: An Intimate Story of Brian Epstein as told by Larry Stanton.” This book documents the life of Beatles manager Brian Epstein through the eyes of his ex-partner Larry Stanton. You can purchase this amazing book…

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Philip Anthony is joined by co-host Austin and Brett Johnson as we try to comfort the fears of those in shock from the election results. Two important coping resources are: The Trevor Project, Tel: 866-488-7386 or visit www.thetrevorproject.org for gender-affirming and queer-friendly support. Blackline Crisis Call Line, Tel: 800-604-5841. And for myriad of other coping resources…

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Philip Anthony is joined by co-hosts Austin and Matt Amundson to discuss the upcoming election. Which way will it go?

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Philip Anthony is joined by DFL Candidate for Minnesota State House in District 34A, Brian Raines. District 34A encompasses Rogers, Dayton, and Champlin. This incredible candidate must flip that district blue and he’ll need your help!

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Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State Representative John Huot who represents District 56B which encompasses areas of Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan. Representative Huot opens up about his personal experience of abuse by a clergyman and also we discuss the issues that he is passionate about!

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Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State Representative Liz Reyer who is running for re-election in District 52A. Liz opens up about being a proud member of the LGBTQ community!  She also talks about the legislation that was signed into law in the last session that benefits the LGBTQ community and the community at large…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State Representative Bianca Virnig who is running for re-election in District 52B. In this episode we discuss how the trifecta has improved the lives of Minnesotans, the issues near and dear to her heart, and what her goals will be should she win re-election.

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Philip Anthony along with his Co-Hosts Matt Amundson and Grace Kelly (subbing for Austin) discuss the vice presidential debate, current events, and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in our ever changing world.

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Philip Anthony is joined by musical artist Nur-D, also known as Matt Allen. Nur-D, an out loud and proud member of the LGBTQ community, is one of the fastest rising stars in Minnesota’s music scene and he was designated Best New Minnesota Artist in 2019 by City Pages among many other honors. For more information…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Ka Vang and Courtney Ries from Meet Minneapolis. For more information about Meet Minneapolis go to minneapolis.org

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Philip is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt Amundson for this very special live broadcast from Twin Cities Pride in Loring Park.

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Philip Anthony is joined by the Director of Programming and LGBTQ+ Outreach for the non-profit Free2Luv, Araya Sandis

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Philip Anthony is joined by his Co-Hosts Austin and Matt Amundson at the Golden Valley Pride Festival!  The show is recorded live from the Community Stage!

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Philip Anthony is joined by comedian and host of the St. Paul Pride Festival, Ashli Henderson. The St. Paul Pride Festival will take place June 15th at Rice Park from 12 noon to 10PM. Check out stppride.org for details.

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Philip Anthony along with his Co-Hosts Austin and Matt Amundson discuss current events!  Happy Pride Month!!!!

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Philip Anthony is joined by the Chairperson of the District 196 School Board, Cory Johnson. The discussion is centered on how we can make schools and the learning environment more successful by understanding the needs of diverse learners and by including the books and discussions that support them.

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Philip Anthony is joined by the Interviewer to the Stars, Harvey Brownstone. Not only was Harvey the first openly gay judge in Canada and TV personality, but also he is the host of the 12th most popular podcast in the WORLD, Harvey Brownstone Interviews!

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Philip Anthony is joined by campaign strategist and journalist Grace Kelly.

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Philip Anthony along with his Co-Hosts Austin and Matt Amundson discuss current events.

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I reached into my archives and found an interview I conducted with our own Matt McNeil from September 4, 2023! Find the full episode at: https://www.am950radio.com/episode-38-with-guest-matt-mcneil/

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Host Philip Anthony is joined by Phyllis Taylor, author of the book, “The Prison Lady: True Stories and Life Lessons from Both Sides of the Bars.”

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Philip Anthony is joined by Jay Avion, multi-talented singer/performer and songwriter. Jay is promoting his new single “Celebrate”.

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Philip Anthony along with his co-hosts Austin and Matt Amundson discuss current events. Co-Host shows will air the first Saturday of every month!

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Philip Anthony is joined by Kat Rohn, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Lala Luzious.  Lala is a drag performer, author and multi-talented performer. For more information about “Snack Size, The Podcast” go on to whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.  For more information on “Twin Cities Gay Scene” go to  twincitiesgayscene.com or on Facebook and Instagram. You can purchase Lala’s book “A Loitering…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Joe Swalve, the President of the Minnesota Pride Rotary Club and Charter Vice President; and Leif Hagen, District Governor Nominee Designee and former two-year Charter President of the Minnesota Rotary Club. For more information about the Minnesota Pride Rotary Club go to mnpriderotary.org or go to Minnesota Pride Rotary on…

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Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota House Representative Brion Curran. For more information about Rep. Curran go to brioncurran.com or find her @brioncurran on Twitter (X).

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Philip Anthony along with his Co-Hosts Austin and Matt Amundson discuss current events.

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Philip Anthony is joined by social media influencer and TikTok star, Ellen Hock.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Venus de Mars. Venus is a trailblazing trans glam rock singer/performer.

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Philip Anthony is joined by Avonna Starck, Minnesota State Director of Clean Water Action

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Philip Anthony interviews Ruth Richardson about her time as a Minnesota State House member and about her current role as CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.

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