The Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 185: MN State Rep Liz Reyer

Philip Anthony welcomes Rep. Liz Reyer, (MN-52A), to discuss her current run for the Minnesota State Senate. Their wide-ranging chat covers pressing state issues like healthcare affordability, rising property taxes, and the need for stronger public education funding. The two also exchange thoughts on the environmental footprint of data centers and the push for stronger…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 184: Cohost Show No. 28

Philip, Austin, and Matt swap their favorite deep-fried memories and crowd-dodging strategies from the Minnesota State Fair. They also share a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton’s legacy of advocacy, though fans will be relieved to know the country legend is actually still alive and well despite the premature memorial. They close with a look at…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 183: Steven Schroer on Working Class Advocacy in MN SD 57

Philip Anthony is joined by Steven Schroer, candidate for the Minnesota Senate in District 57, to discuss what it takes to genuinely represent working-class communities across Lakeville and Scott County. Drawing from his background as a union organizer and his family’s personal healthcare battles, Schroer shares why he decided to step up and run for…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 26, 2026

Philip Anthony and Austin fill in for Matt today. The passing of Dolly Parton; lightning round including the trade war and Rep. Jeffries’ meeting with Jared Kushner; collecting testomony from those affected by the DHS assaults, Flock cameras and more.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 182: Brian Cohn on Running for Minnesota State House and Progressive Values

Philip Anthony sits down with MN House 57B candidate Brian Cohn to explore what it really takes to flip a suburban district and push for progressive change in Minnesota. They dive into the urgent need for universal healthcare, the rising costs of housing and childcare, and why protecting marginalized communities matters now more than ever.…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 181: Harvey Brownstone on His New Memoir and Upcoming Feature Film

Philip Anthony sits down with the incredibly inspiring retired judge and author Harvey Brownstone to chat about his new memoir and his trailblazing career. The two dive deep into Harvey’s emotional journey of overcoming severe childhood bullying to eventually make history as an openly gay judge. They also discuss the upcoming feature film based on…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 180: Growing Up Gay in Brooklyn with Michael Caputo

Philip Anthony welcomes author Michael Caputo for a deeply personal conversation about growing up gay in a macho Brooklyn neighborhood and navigating a strained relationship with his famous father, comedian Pat Cooper. Michael opens up about the harrowing realities of the LGBTQ+ experience during the 1970s and 80s, sharing raw stories of loss and survival…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 179: Cohost Show No. 27

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt for a heavy conversation about all the proverbial “excrement” that the current administration is throwing at the fan!

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 178: Rick Bernardo

Philip is joined by educator and occasional cohost of Connections Radio on AM950Radio, Rick Bernardo. Rick holds a master’s degree in Ethics.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 177: Tom Glaser, Psychologist and Author of “The House That Resilience Built”

Philip Anthony is joined by Tom Glaser, psychologist and author of the amazing book “The House That Resilience Built”. On this episode we discuss his book, childhood trauma, and coming out as LGBTQ and his own coming out journey.

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