The Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

The Matt McNeil Show – July 16, 2026

Philip Anthony and Austin fill in for Matt. Trump plans address on “election security”; Matt from Downright Upright calls into the show; fallout from Lindsey Graham’s death; E. Jean Carroll receives money from Trump judgment; wildfire smoke; stomach bug.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 176: Zack Randles Friedman, host of “Everything & Anything… and Bit Gay” and “Listen Up Girl” “

Philip Anthony is joined by Zach Randles Friedman, the host of the podcasts “Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay” and “Listen Up Girl”. On this episode we discuss the challenges facing the LGBTQ community and other news.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 175: Live from Twin Cities Pride 2026

Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the heart of the Twin Cities Pride celebration. We’re sitting down to talk about the power of community, the significance of showing up, and why being out and proud matters more than ever.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 24, 2026

Philip Anthony fills in for Matt today.Trump does a 180 on affordable housing, demanding the SAVE Act first; Refkecting Pool boondoggle; Mayor Mamdani; Pete Hegseth; Gordie Howe bridge; keeping Social Security solvent.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 23, 2026

Philip Anthony is in for Matt today. Philip welcomes Zach Randles-Friedman for a conversation to start the show; former California Governor Jerry Brown’s canoe theory; comparing the MOU to JCPOA deal; baseball talk; government attacks on perceived left-leaning media; SAVE Act and ICE at polls; America’s 250th birthday.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 174: Live from Golden Valley Pride 2026!

Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the Golden Valley Pride festival. Philip sits down with board members Nick and Chris to chat about the importance of suburban pride events, finding community, and the impact of the current political landscape. Get ready to celebrate love, reflect on recent events, and look forward to…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 173: Co-Host Show No. 26 with Austin and Jerome

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Jerome Evans, the executive director of One Voice Mixed Chorus and the host of Bottomless Coffee with Jerome (available on MCN6 Channel 6), for a heavy conversation about all the male bovine poo hitting the fan in this current political climate!

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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 173: MN House Candidate Christos Jensen

Philip Anthony was joined by Christos Jensen, who is running for Minnesota House seat in district 52A, which includes Eagan and other suburbs in the southeast metro.

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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 172: Jim Pounds, Executive Producer and Co-Host of The Gaily Show

Philip Anthony is joined by Jim Pounds, the executive producer and co-host of The Gaily Show on AM950. The Gaily Show airs Monday through Saturday at 2PM. Jim is also the executive producer of the podcast This Queer Book Saved My Life.

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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 171: Caddy Frink and Molly Sinclair from Minnesota Recovery Connection

Philip Anthony is joined by Caddy Frink and Molly Sinclair of Minnesota Recovery Connection. Caddy Frink (along with Cynthia Mungia) is also one of the hosts of the AM950 radio show, Redefining Recovery, A Recovery Revolution. Learn more about Minnesota Recovery Connection at: https://www.minnesotarecovery.org/

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