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Hailed by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as “the sharpest political commentator on the Twin Cities comedy scene”, Robert Baril mines the news of the day to fuel his informed, biting style of comedy. With three albums out now (Sex and Politics, TMI, 2020) and in clubs across the country, Baril tackles all the hot button issues with his take no prisoners style.

Additionally, Robert also delves into his own ever-evolving life as a step grandpa for bonus material. He was featured in the Amazon Prime documentary ‘I Need You to Kill’ and currently co-hosts the Writers Block podcast, a joke writing exercise with some of the biggest names in stand up right now.

Matt Little is the DFL candidate for Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district.

Xandra McMahon, Lookout NEWS

Bruce discusses why Trump’s diesel deal with Russia won’t do anything, inflation continuing to bog us down, and what the Democrats plan to do with a new majority in Congress.

Host Philip Anthony is joined for an interview with candidate for Minnesota State Senate in District 54, Rick Olson

Everyone wants to reach the next level of wealth and influence, but very few people ask what will break in their lives when they actually get it. Elaine Rasmussen dives into the realities of capacity, explaining why earning more money or gaining more power requires building the physical and emotional infrastructure to actually hold it. It takes a hard look at the systems, boundaries, and margins you need in place before pursuing your next big milestone.

Four organizations share ways to volunteer to make this election Too Big To Rig!   To connect:

ACLU’s People Power volunteer Shea Foote Hansen. Find her music here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVwiTg18MjA

Rico Durant  https://copalmn.org/

Jolene Jones https://nacdi.org/programs/civic-engagement/make-voting-a-tradition

Lisa Erbes  https://indivisibletwincities.org

Caddy Frink welcomes Patricia Carter to unpack the deeply intertwined realities of substance use and domestic violence. They explore the generational cycles of abuse, hidden forms of control like financial manipulation, and the courage required to finally break free. Patricia also shares her own journey of untangling from toxic relationships and discovering the profound power of forgiveness and healing.

To kick things off, I dive into the troubling reality of five states putting the rights of transgender youth and adults up for a public vote on the November ballot. Later, I am joined by Jess Whitkins, director of the La Crescent Public Library, to discuss how she is cultivating a safe, diverse space for LGBTQ+ youth and bringing vibrant, inclusive programming to rural Minnesota. Finally, I wrap up the episode with a personal news bite about my own run for the local school board and the opposition I’m facing from conservative groups.