FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.11.2020

Why are the Democrats making this debate easier for Biden? This should be a trial of fitness. Republicans move to cut funding to any library offering drag storytime. Is a "return to normalcy" what America really wants?

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FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – March 9, 2020

Brett and Patrick discuss the coronavirus fallout as well as several bills at the state legislature including wakeboarding and a constitutional amendment to allow the MN legislature to call a special session without gubernatorial approval.

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Strengthening the Spiritual Connection with Barbara Brodsho – March 8, 2020

Meet Barbara Brodsho, a soul purpose coach, holistic healer, and intuitive guide. Brodsho dives into her own journey, how she became interested in the spiritual realm, and the transformational point in her life. She also talks about how she helps to give people spiritual direction and experience a more powerful connection with their higher power.…

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.05.2020

For today’s FYI Politics, Brett opens the show with a discussion on Elizabeth Warren’s dropping out. What do you call a male witch? The highschool boys’ hockey tournament begins. And Erik argues for the preservation of the Lake Street Kmart.

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 03.04.2020

The FYI the day after Super Tuesday! Brett Johnson tries to make sense of how Joe Biden won in Minnesota and takes calls from people who voted for him to explain their reasoning. Did Republicans voting in the Democratic primary shift the results? is Amy Klobuchar’s endorsement really that powerful?

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 3, 2020

It’s Super Tuesday and there was an incident at the Secretary of State’s office with the poll finder and redirecting voters to a partisan website. Matt doesn’t downplay the possible implications of this potentially disastrous incident. Also, coronavirus continues to spread through the United States.

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Rejuvenating Yourself through Network Spinal Practice with Dr. Tonnie Wulff – March 1, 2020

Meet Dr. Tonnie Wulff, a network spinal practitioner at Optimal Wellness Solutions in Roseville. Dr. Wulff talks about her journey, the network spinal technique, how to wake up the body, the coordination between the body and the brain, and more. Learn about how network spinal helps us to get into our parasympathetic state and the…

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.28.2020

On today’s FYI Politics Brett talks about the connection between the stock exchange and the Coronavirus. The CDC releases an explanation on facial hair compliant with germ-masks. Amy Klobuchar uses outside consultants to stock her ‘supporters’. In the second half Brett talks with Kevin Featherly of MinnLawyer about upcoming bills in the Minnesota legislature. And…

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.26.2020

Brett kicks of the show with a call from Iris Altamirano, head of the SEIU Local 26, to discuss the St. Paul teachers’ strike. Strange behaviors and responses from the most recent debate attendees. A look at last night’s caucuses. Brett goes into detail about how the DNC distributes delegates.

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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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Increasing Flexibility and Mobility with Theodore Rick – February 23, 2020

Meet Theodore Rick, owner of Healing Taj, a holistic clinic located in Bloomington, which offers several healing therapies, including active, isolated stretching, massage, and reflexology. Rick talks about his journey and how he came into his field. Learn about the benefits of good flexibility and what a test of flexibility entails. Rick also discusses how…

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Navigating Trauma Recovery with Fran Bieganek – February 16, 2020

Meet Fran Bieganek, a licensed psychologist and holistic practitioner who assists her clients through trauma recovery, grief, and bereavement, depression, and anxiety as well as other major life transitions. She practices in the Bhakti Wellness Center in Edina. Bieganek walks us through how she got started in her field, the concept of trauma, and trauma…

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.14.2020

Brett interviews Peter Callahan about local statewide politics. Jordan Smith of The Intercept shares her story about an important Supreme Court case that’ll have far reaching implications on abortion in the United States. Brett shares new data from OKCupid and other dating apps about how politics is affecting the dating world in 2020.

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.13.2020

Brett begins today’s FYI Politics by sharing a few of the less coherent takes coming out of the IA and NH primaries. What might happen at a contested national convention. Brett explains Minnesota’s highly confusing and unique hybrid primary/caucus system. Is it right to be collecting the voter data at primaries? What could the potential…

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.12.2020

On today’s FYI politics with Brett Johnson, a closer look at the current state of the Enbridge pipeline. Why does the Minnesota congress have 201 seats? David Schultz joins Brett to discuss what the big story out of the New Hampshire primary is. And is this Deja Vu or is 2020 just 2016 all over…

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.07.2020

Brett begins today’s show with an interview with two nurses currently involved in a likely labor strike at Health Partners. Is Romney really absolved of all his ugly behavior with a simple vote for impeachment against Trump? Why you should never trust any group that includes ‘capital’ or ‘brotherhood’ in their name.

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 02.06.2020

Brett opens the show with an interview of Aaron Brown to talk unions in northern Minnesota. How do we balance good jobs with environmental concern? Later in the show dentist, Scott Shamblott. explains his special event to give back to people who can’t afford dental work.

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FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – 02.05.2020

On this episode of FYI Politics, Brett interviews David Schulz to discuss the Senate impeachment hearings. What is the story behind this "shadowy" app used by the DNC in Iowa’s caucuses? Noah Kulwin from The Outline calls in to report on his finidings about the mysterious company behind the app, ACRONYM.

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Using Positive Psychology to Move Ahead with Valerie Marsh – February 2, 2020

Meet Valerie Marsh, the owner of Positive Power Psychology and a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as relationship and life coaching. Marsh discusses her work and how she helps people, her journey, and the changing dynamics of a relationship. As a person who works with individuals…

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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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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 01.30.2020

Brett p[ens today’s show with an interview with Gary Carlson. A new program designed to substitute some of the nuisance vehicle maintenance tickets police give out with vouchers to replace headlights/signal and brake lights. Private security cameras are being utilized by police to track and identify suspicious individuals. The Post Office gives Bernie their endorsement.

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FYI Politics With Brett Johnson – 01.29.2020

This episode of FYI opens with Brett welcoming on Thom Hartmann to detail his newest book, The Hidden History of the War on Voting: Who Stole Your Vote and How to Get It Back. Later, Brett digs in to the story surrounding a wrongful verdict Amy Klobuchar sat over, Is the problem more systemic than…

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FYI Politics with Brett Johnson – January 28, 2020

On today’s show Brett discusses profitable companies making layoffs such as 3M’s announced cuts, discusses redistricting and the terrors at Shenandoah juvenile detention facility in Virginia, and speaks with Rep. Mary Murphy about bonding.

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Integrative Dental Care for a Better Tomorrow with Dr. Karl Anderson – 01.19.2020

Meet Dr. Karl Anderson of Sedation and Implant Dentistry, a board-certified doctor of integrative biological dental medicine and a naturopathic medical doctor. Dr. Anderson talks about Periodontics, how he implements a more holistic approach with patients and the connection between oral health and breast cancer. He also explains how oral health can affect overall health.…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 01.17.2020

Brett speaks with prof. David Schultz of Hamline University about political strategy for the upcoming Senate impeachment trial. Also Tabitha Montgomery of the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association talks about their upcoming Martin Luther King Day event.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 01.15.2020

Brett is joined by Erik and Patrick today as he discusses the debate, education funding, health care, and the ongoing conversation of refugee resettlement in Minnesota. Blue State Ball is coming up fast on February 23 – stay tuned for information.

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – January 11, 2020

Paul Metsa has a great conversation with Bob Porco, grandson of Mike Porco, the original owner of Gerde’s Folk City ahead of the 60th Anniversary of the club at the Iridium in NYC on 1/24/20. Metsa will also be playing on that show.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 01.08.2020

On today’s episode of the Minnesota Progressive Repartee, Brett hosts and Patrick tried his hand at production! Focusing mainly on the Iranian “situation”. What is Iran’s plan, what is America’s? Why would Iran want nuclear weapons? And in the final segment of the show we look at potential changes in Minnesota’s congressional districts.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 01.07.2020

On today’s episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee, Brett Johnson hosts with Erik working the boards and phone lines. What does the future look like for Iranian/US relations. Was Soleimani a critical piece of the puzzle in controlling ISIS? What would an Iranian power vacuum look like? Later in the show Brett is joined by Larry…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 01.02.2020

Brett opens today’s episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee with Professor David Schultz to discuss their identical predictions about the presidential election results in 2020. David goes on to explain the complete quagmire of events that could spiral off of a very possible tie. Brett suspects the politician in his family has an innate predilection for…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.18.2019

Brett hosts this episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee with Erik producing. Republicans strain to make coherent analogies to the House impeachment hearings. Would Biden promising to only run for a single term help his chances in the primary?

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Pilot’s Progressive Party – 12.18.2019

David Hutchinson, Hennepin County Sheriff Ashley Fairbanks, Anishinaabe artist, activist and political organizer from Minneapolis, currently living in San Antonio. Keala Kelly (Native Hawaiian) is an award-winning filmmaker and journalist. Join Robert Pilot and Wendy Pilot

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.17.2019

Brett hosts today’s episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee. The Democrats pass a new budget and declare it a victory despite having very little to show for it. The Democratic party needs to read their Machiavelli. Chuck Todd determines that Trump’s impeachment hearings are very unpopular amongst… Trump voters? Georgia continues it’s rich tradition of voter…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.13.2019

Today’s episode of Repartee is guest hosted by AM950’s own Ellie Krug! She speaks about the role of kindness in our lives and invites callers to share acts of kindness from their own lives. LAter in the show she speaks about the Supreme court ruling on the forced release of Trump’s tax returns with tax…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.11.2019

This episode of Minnesota Progressive Repartee begins with an interview with David Schultz of Hamline University, who makes the case for censuring the president rather than impeaching him. Later in the show listener calls are taken discussing everything from the Afghanistan invasion to a song about revokal of food stamps.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – 12.06.2019

This Friday’s episode of the Minnesota Progressive Repartee is hosted by Brett Johnson with Erik on the production board. The Stock market goes up, it goes down; how insignificant are the things China does that results in massive changes to Wall Street? Should Democrats try to stretch out the impeachment process to put it closer…

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Pilot’s Progressive Party – 12.04.2019

With Alexandra first Rights of Mississippi event this Thursday, and hear from two amazing panels about how nature has impacted their lives and work and what we can do to protect her. Richard William Painter is an American lawyer, professor,

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