Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 23, 2019

Brett Johnson and Erik Nelson host today’s Repartee. On tap: A conversation with Cameron Easley of Morning Consult. We analyze: How Biden has built up such a big lead. Lack of crossover support among Bernie and Warren supporters. Has Mayor Pete stolen Beto’s thunder? The appetite for a “rock star” candidate. Can Amy make a comeback? #MNLeg news…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 21, 2019

Brett Johnson and Erik Nelson host the Repartee. We talk about whether Joe Biden’s unity message is right for 2020. Also Kevin Featherly of MinnLawyer talks about what happened in the state budget agreement and what lies ahead in the special session.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 20, 2019

Hunter Hawes is our Monday repartee host. He talks about his experience of going to a virtual facility. Then a recap on what’s in the state budget agreement that was reached yesterday including audio from Governor Tim Walz and House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Minnesota has some laws that still seem dated compared to other states…

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Community Supported Fisheries with Sitka Salmon Shares – May 19, 2019

Meet Richie Mann, a Salmon Steward and the MN Community Manager for Sitka Salmon Shares, a Community Supported Fishery that provides salmon and seafood shares delivered right to your door. Richie shares the importance of CSFs, the impact on the environment and the local communities, and why integrating responsibly harvested seafood into your diet is…

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Mental Health and Mental Illness, Part 1

Mental Health is imperative in today’s society.  Half of mental health conditions begin by age 14, and 75% of them develop by the age of 24.  Interestingly, the brain is not completely develop until the age of 26.  Mental health will be discussed, as well as many of the illnesses that are prevalent in today’s…

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Mission Accomplishers – May 18, 2019

We read listeners feedback! Remember any feedback on Apple Podcasts we read on the air so give us a rating and let us know what you think of the show. Our review of Detective Pikachu. Looking back at the 2008 Election of Barack Obama vs John McCain. The history of the right wing hatred of…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 17, 2019

Doug hosts today’s Repartee remotely from Better Futures Minnesota. He talks with some of the staff members about how they employ felons and some of the work they do including their retail warehouse with cool furniture, janitorial, construction, and landscaping services.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 16, 2019

We talk tote bags, if only there were someplace to get progressive talk radio without being shamed for listening without sending money… OH WAIT THE REPARTEE! Progressive talk without the tote bags! The South Cedar Lake Trail between Hopkins and France Avenue in St. Louis Park will be closed through the fall of 2021. The Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis will be closed from…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 15, 2019

Hunter Hawes & Erik Nelson host the Repartee. Minneapolis considers a ban on new drive-thru windows. On Thursday, the Minneapolis Planning Commission will entertain an all-out ban on new drive-thrus throughout the city. Michael Daub HOPE Network, joins to talk about the Opioid Stewardship bill which is currently in conference committee negotiating the differences between…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 14, 2019

Doug hosts our Repartee and talks about the scheduled execution of Donnie Johnson in Tennesse and how Doug knows Donnie and is fighting to stop the execution. You can call the Tennessee governor at (615) 741-2001. Then why we need more transparency when passing budget bills at the state legislature. Also Kenza Hadj-Moussa of Take…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 13, 2019

Doug and Hunter host the Repartee. Valley Fair announces new extreme food to get adults to visit the amusement park. Joe Biden crosses a picket line to collect donations for fundraising his campaign. Labor Union leaders warned Joe but he unfortunately did not follow the suggestions. Being a front runner for the Democratic Party how…

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Loving Your Lymph and Natural Breast Health – May 12, 2019

Meet Joyce Sobotta, a breast health educator, owner of Aromatherapy Nature’s Way, and creator of Healthy Girls Breast Oil. Joyce shares with us to the importance of a healthy lymphatic system and two techniques used for lymphatic massage.  She also introduces us to her signature product Healthy Girls Breast Oil and how it is used for natural breast…

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Limited And Limitless Thinking – May 11, 2019

There are many aspects of life that may seem to conspire to limit us and make us feel small.  What most of us desire is to feel limitless- in our choices and opportunities.  We will be discussing living from both a limited, and limitless viewpoint, and how you can change your thoughts and life to…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 10, 2019

Doug hosts our Repartee and shares his thoughts on public radio and the industry as a whole. Then Doug and Brett take the news quiz. Do they surpass last week’s score of 9 out of 10. Also Richard Painter chimes in on Barr being held in contempt in Congress, Trump Jr. testifying before the senate,…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 9, 2019

Brett Johnson and Hunter are hosting the Repartee. We talk about: Trump is going to make the economy the centerpiece of his 2020 campaign. But is the economy really booming? What are stock buy backs and how they’re creating a massive credit bubble. The flawed logic of saying anyone in the US "illegally" should be…

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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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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 8, 2019

 Uber Drivers Strike Today As Part Of Nationwide Protest Minnesota Progressive Repartee for May 8th 2019. The Repartee was established in 2019 and we are a pro-union pro-labor radio program. A tagline for the show “not crossing the picket line since two-zero-one-nine” today we support Uber drivers and their international strike ahead of tomorrows…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 7, 2019

Doug hosts today’s Repartee and speaks with Jared Yates Sexton, author of The Man They Wanted Me to Be, as they discuss how toxic masculinity leading to the rise of Donald Trump. Then Doug talks about how he ran into Rep. Aisha Gomez when his breakfast group was talking about taxes.

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Mission Accomplishers – May 4, 2019

May the fourth be with you. Star Wars vs Fast and the Furious which is the better movie franchise? Avengers spoiled, Hunter doesn’t understand Marvel movies. The plot is too complicated. Sonic movie trainwreck or so bad its good? Detective Pikachu will do better at the box office than Avengers. Democratic Presidential debate observations. There…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 6, 2019

Final Mayday Parade, Doug learns of the socialist roots of International Workers of The World Day. Big day for Michael Cohen, he reported to prison today. Prison reform, should prisoners be allowed to vote. Sometimes laws change what is the morality of crime? Obstruction of justice is a no brainer why don’t they impeach? Trump…

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Hormones And Your Health – May 5, 2019

Meet Dr. Richard Sinda, owner of Innovative Directions in Health, a leading Preventive Aging & Natural Hormone Therapy Clinic located in Edina. Dr. Sinda explains what happens to our bodies and in particular, our hormones, as we age. We discuss peri-menopause and menopause in women and hormone imbalances in men, and he introduces us to…

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Energy and Vibrational Medicine – May 4, 2019

All disciplines of medicine, from traditional western medicine, to Chinese medicine, to energy healing, and more are all forms of energy, or vibrational medicine.  MRIs, X-rays, ultra sounds, acupuncture and everything else all moves energy, and has as its roots vibrational medicine. We we take a deeper look into these as well as others that you…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – May 2, 2019

Minnesota Progressive Repartee as Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes discuss: The Trump administration wants to monitor social media profiles of Americans receiving disability benefits. Anyone claiming to be disabled yet caught on social media engaging in physical activities could be flagged as possibly gaming the system. What happened to #DontTreadOnMe? We continue Tuesday’s discussion about…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 29, 2019

With Doug out taking over the DNC, Hunter and Brett host the Repartee and talk about Hunter and Erik being at the Minnesota Libertarian Party convention for their podcast, Mission Accomplishers. Also a look at what all of our Congresspeople in Minnesota have been up to. Then Hunter talks about how there’s opposition to a…

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Senator Scott Jensen on Mission Accomplishers at the Libertarian Convention.

Senator Scott Jensen (Republican SD47 MN) appears on the Progressive talk radio show Mission Accomplishers hosted by Hunter Hawes & Erik Nelson. Recorded at the Libertarian Party State Convention April 27th, 2019. An example of reaching across the aisle in a contentious political environment, topics include political labels and ideology (Progressive, Conservative, Libertarian), Republican Party…

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Bernie Sanders & The Future Of Democratic Socialism in American Politics by Professor David Schultz

The Caucus of Left Social Democrats of the Twin Cities DSA hosts Prof. David Schultz from Hamline University on for a discussion on Bernie Sanders and the Future of Democratic Socialism in American Politics. Just as Bernie begins his 2020 campaign as the clear frontrunner of the Democratic Party primary race, Schultz will discuss the…

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Bio Resonance for Big Changes – April 28, 2019

Meet Dori Tossen, a Health Coach and Holistic Practitioner and the owner of Mind Body Soul.  Dori introduces us to Bio Resonance, a powerful non-invasive therapy technology that evaluates the energy wavelengths coming from your body, identifies possible imbalances, and provides gentle therapy. To learn more and to make an appointment, go to BalancedDori.com or…

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Mission Accomplishers Libertarian Party Convention Edition – April 27, 2019

Broadcasting from the Minnesota Libertarian party state convention. We speak with Chris Holbrook current chair of the Libertarian Party of Minnesota and their 2014 Gubernatorial Nominee. State Senator Scott Jensen (R) SD47. Chris Dock current Senior Advisor for Libertarian Party of Minnesota, past state chair, executive committee member, and candidate for State Auditor and LT…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 25, 2019

Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes host the Repartee. We talk about: Whether Joe Biden is the right candidate for Dems in 2020. Is “electability” more important than having good policy? Brett elaborates on how the more charismatic presidential candidate has won every election since 1976. #MNLeg update: Rep. Mike Nelson (40A) about how over 6…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 23, 2019

Doug hosts our Repartee and talks about whether we should impeach trump in 2020. Then Donna Minter fills of the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute fills us in on Lunafest 2019 taking place Wednesday in Minneapolis. And how Dungeons and Dragons is making a resurgence around the country.

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15. Brain Education Systems Training

Meet Master Hong Kim, the owner of Body and Brain Yoga in Maple Grove. We discuss the unique mind-body practices based on ancient Korean training techniques that he teaches at the center, in particular, the five stages of the Brain Education Systems Training, or BEST method. Master Hong is offering a 45-minute private introductory session…

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27. Intrapersonal Guided Imagery Therapy

IntratPersonal Guided Imagery Therapy bypasses the symptoms that you may be experiencing and gets right to the root cause of any issue.  It is used in the treatment of PTSD, chronic pain, chronic illness, fears, phobias, physical, emotional, and spiritual issues that nothing else may have helped.  Learn what it is, how it works, and…

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Mission Accomplishers – April 20, 2019

The fellas address their listeners criticisms, try to make sense of the Zizek X Peterson debate (discussion), question the validity of the entire concept of debate, join the Logang, discuss their upcoming episode at the MN Libertarian Party convention, and expose their alignment with the Dark King of Moustache.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 18, 2019

Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes host the Repartee. On today’s show we talk about: ———————————————————————————————————————————————————Harm to Ongoing Matter———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–

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14. Treating Eye Disorders with Acupuncture

Meet Guy Odishaw, Mats Sexton, and Cassandra Rose of the Bhakti Wellness Clinic in Edina. Guy is the founder of Bhakti and a practitioner of Microcurrent and Cranial Sacral therapies; Mats, also known as the Pin Doctor, is a licensed acupuncturist and Diplomate of Acupuncture; and Cassandra is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. The trio…

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26. Face Reading

Just what can be found in a face? Your lines and features give a depth of detailed information about you, your life, relationships, and how you might be able to change aspect of yourself to have a better life. Learn what botox and plastic surgery do to the trajectory of your life. There’s more in…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 11, 2019

Doug and Brett host the Repartee and speak with Chris from the National Weather Service about why we’re getting this very strange April winter storm. Also Representative Ryan Winkler on the latest happenings at the state legislature.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 8, 2019

Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes host today’s Repartee. We talk about: Why Brett is not annoyed by the snow coming later this week What is the Minnesota Family Investment Program and why has it not had a funding increase since 1986 Why are Minnesotans worried about what out of towners think about our state whenever…

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13. Safely Removing Amalgam Fillings and Natural Dental Care

Dr. Amy Truong of Pure Dental, a holistic dental practice located in Oakdale. Dr. Truong holds a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and is Minnesota’s first accredited member of the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). Dr. Truong explains the hazards of amalgam/mercury fillings and how…

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25. Dreams: Creating and Decoding Aspects of Self

Dreams are more important to our lives than we may realize- both the dreams we have and create for our lives, and the dreams we have at night that we seemingly have no control over. We go into creating your dreams as well as what your nighttime dreams may actually mean, and how important they…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 3, 2019

Dpug welcomes Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin to talk about their tour coming to Minneapolis Friday called: Beating Guns: Hope for People Who Are Weary of Violence. Find event info at: BeatingGuns.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beating-guns-tour-minneapolis-mn-tickets-55056648919 Also Trump struggles to say “origins” and has no logic in deciding to cut funding to NGO’s in central America. And Doug…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 2, 2019

Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes host the Repartee today. Coming up: We speak with Sara Garcia from the Center for American Progress about a piece she wrote on how the NCAA is poorly serving it’s black male athletes. Democrats are largely writing off CD8 in 2020. Why and is this a good idea? Rumors that #DougWardlow will reemerge…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – April 1, 2019

Doug is your Repartee host today and talks about the impacts of the Final Four coming to Minneapolis. Also Governor Walz signs a bill regarding changes to snow days for schools. And state Senator Jason Isaacson (SD-42) joins to talk about the Senate committee on banned bills that took place today.

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12. Creating Health on the Go

Meet Teresa Brenke, of Embrace Health. Teresa is a life coach, speaker, fitness and nutrition expert, and behavior modification specialist. Teresa shares how she uses behavior modification techniques with her life and wellness coaching clients to achieve the results they desire and provides listeners with a special trial offer for her new online program, Create…

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Mission Accomplishers – March 30, 2019

Erik, sot of citrus, holds court. Has your drinking impacted your social life? Fish fries and Babel, pride and gluttony, gall and provoking god? White Castle Breakfast. Hunter betrays socialism for pop and the novelty techno of a masquerade bird-monger. Are shameful appetites compatible with a a society working to eradicate exploitation? Should someone use…

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – March 27, 2019

It’s a special presentation of “It’s Mueller Time” with Richard Painter. He and Doug Pagitt take a deep dive into AG Barr’s version of the Mueller Report, including his conflicts of interest, the collusion and obstruction of justice issues, and the obvious reasons we need the full report.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – March 26, 2019

Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes are your Rapateers today. We talk about: Democrats being asked if they’re capitalists. How should they respond? Social media privacy bills at the #MNLeg, including one that would protect you from giving your employer access to your accounts. One of the few reasonable GOP state Senators, Scott Jensen (SD-47), works to lower…

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11. Heal Your Thyroid

Meet Nichole Hirsch Kuechle, a Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner, Natural Childbirth Instructor, Birth and PostPartum Doula, and owner of My Healthy Beginnings, a wellness clinic in Long Lake. Nichi helps us understand thyroid disorders and shares the unique and holistic approach she takes with her clients, including the use of Advanced Nutrition Response Testing to…

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24. Self-Esteem and Self-Worth

How you feel about yourself matters. It affects your decisions, your experience of life, as well as its quality. Do you have low self-esteem or high? How about self-worth? Discover ways to increase both! One is influenced by outside factors, the other is more internally based. Find out more!

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Mueller Time With Richard Painter And Hunter Hawes – March 22, 2019

Richard Painter and Hunter Hawes talks Trump Impeachment including the emoluments clause, 25th amendment, high crimes and treason. Plus all of Trumps cronies and which indictments to expect.

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Minnesota Progressive Repartee – March 20, 2019

Doug Pagitt hosts the Repartee today and wonders why Minneapolis won’t lift their parking restrictions now that almost all the snow is gone. Also a conversation about the candidacy Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden among other contenders.

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10. An Introduction to Hanmi Buddhist Teachings

Meet Vajracharya ZhiChan, Charlotte Steen, an ordained teacher in the Hanmi Buddhist lineage, and owner of the Upper Midwest Hamni Buddhist Association in Little Canada.  Charlotte introduces us to the Hanmi Buddhist teachings including the dharmas and meditations she teaches to her clients. To read Charlotte’s article in the February 2018 issue of Natural Awakenings…

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