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Cliff Schecter joins the show to talk politics and preview Wednesday’s Substack-a-Palooza; Trump being outsmarted on Iran War and the strait; markets up today; Meta rumored to be planning large layoffs; Oscars recap; RFK’s vaccine guidelines struck down in court; more stupidity from the 8th Congressional District rep; administration pursuing voter data; last uncovered area by Google Streetview is in Minnesota.

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Cliff Schecter didn’t just discover the GOP’s bad, find our voices & switch sides. We’ve been at it for 25 yrs. Cliff wrote the ads that helped Biden beat Trump in ’20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN.

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Three big stories we’re covering today. The media is reporting the boycott against Target is over. But is it? Has Target actually changed course? Ulla Nilsen from Unidos MN joins us to discuss. Connect with Unidos MN here: https://unidos-mn.org

Ballet Co.Labortary has a new ballet based on Freddie Mercury called Freddie: Break Free. It runs April 10 – 12, 2026  at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Founder and Artistic Director Zoé Henrot will join us. Featuring live music by Queen tribute band The Crown Jewels & the professional dancers of Ballet Co.Laboratory, this is not your typical night at the ballet. For tickets and more info: https://www.balletcolaboratory.org/freddie-break-free

Gideon Cohn-Postar from the Institute for Responsive Government joins me to talk about the SAVE Act and IRG’s new report on Proportional Representation. Gideon is IRG’s

Director of Federal Affairs. Read their new report on Proportional Representation here: https://responsivegov.org/research/the-cost-of-better-representation-a-framework-for-understanding-the-financial-impact-of-proportional-representation-on-state-elections/

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Host Paul Metsa had a great conversation with two founding members of the legendary Twin Cities celtic band Boiled in Lead, Todd Menton (guitar) and Drew Miller (bass). They chatted about the history of the band that was formed in 1983, their influences, great shows they have played and their new record Kings of the Dogwood. If you enjoy musicians talking to musicians, you’ll enjoy this show!

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Laura Hedlund hosts a soulful roundtable discussion on how urban agriculture is literally planting the seeds of change across Minnesota. This episode features a deep dive with community heavyweights like Brett Olson, Michael Chaney, Britt Howell, Courtney Tchida, Dawn Lamm, Lane Brown, and farmer Jane Matayo Windsperger as they explore the intersection of food security, immigrant heritage, and economic abundance. From micro-grants to the “agency of the seed,” you’ll hear how these leaders are working together to renew both the countryside and the heart of the city.

Featured Organizations:

Renewing the Countryside (Brett Olson): https://www.renewingthecountryside.org

Project Sweetie Pie (Michael Chaney): https://www.projectsweetiepie.org/

BF50 Indigenous Health (Britt Howell): https://sites.google.com/macalester.edu/bf50-indigenous-health/home

Minnesota Seed Project (Courtney Tchida): https://mnseedproject.org/

Como Community Seed Library (Dawn Lamm): https://www.comoseedlibrary.org/

Central Neighborhood / Plant Grow Share (Lane Brown): https://thecentralneighborhood.com/plant-grow-share

#FoodFreedom #UrbanAg #LocalFoodHeroes #MNFarming #SustainableCommunities #SeedSaving #ProjectSweetiePie #RenewingTheCountryside #GrowYourOwn #CommunityResilience

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“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” While we often hear that finding purpose is the key to resilience, searching for it in the middle of a chaotic life can feel like an impossible task. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they explore Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and the three pillars of significance: work, love, and courage. Tune in to learn how reclaiming your freedom to choose your response can help you navigate life’s hardest chapters and find the “why” that keeps you moving forward.

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**High Earners, High Fixed Costs: The New Financial Fragility**

You’re making good money and still feel financially fragile—and it’s not because you’re “bad with money.” It’s because your ‘fixed-cost load’ is eating your ‘optionality’.

In this episode, Elaine breaks down why income can mask instability, how lifestyle commitments quietly become financial handcuffs, and how to run an Optionality Audit to spot the real culprits. You’ll learn the order to restructure for maximum relief—**housing → debt → subscriptions → insurance**—and you’ll leave with two guardrails that prevent relapse: the ‘One-In/One-Out rule’ and the ‘80% Income Test’.

If you want more calm, more flexibility, and fewer “I make good money, why do I still feel stressed?” moments—this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

– What “fixed-cost load” is—and why it matters more than income

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Katrina is joined by disability advocate Joe Carr. Joe gets real about the often-overlooked connection between mental health and disability. He opens up about his personal journey, from the challenges of feeling misunderstood to finding deep support in his faith and the people who truly see him. It’s a powerful conversation about the importance of authenticity, breaking the silence, and the strength it takes to show up as your whole self.

#MentalHealthAwareness #DisabilityAdvocacy #FaithJourney #Authenticity #EndTheStigma #BoldlyChallengingAbleism #DisabilitySupport #InclusionMatters #EmotionalWellness #CerebralPalsy

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I’m diving deep into a West Virginia federal appeals court ruling that has me absolutely floored. The court decided to deny Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, and what’s truly chilling is the judge’s reasoning. He essentially argued that it’s rational for a legislature to encourage citizens to “appreciate” their sex rather than becoming “disdainful” of it. This feels like a terrifying attempt to legislate how we’re even allowed to think about our own identities.

For the Big Interview, I’m joined by Evan Urquhart, the creator of Assigned Media. Evan is doing incredible work, and we had a great conversation about his path from fiction writing to journalism and how he navigates the tension between reporting and activism. We also touched on the situation in Kansas where trans people are losing their driver’s licenses overnight due to new laws.

In Random Acts, I talk about my upcoming workshop in Chaska and my recent trip to Des Moines, where I finally got to hug the lovely Pastor Luke. I also share why I’m heading to Sioux Falls to speak for the Transformation Project. Most importantly, I explain why I don’t have a “Plan B”. I’m staying right here to keep fighting with all of you.

#TransRights #GenderAffirmingCare #EllieKrug #AssignedMedia #LegalNews #TransJoy #MedicaidJustice #WestVirginia #Equality #Podcast

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In this episode of RECkoning with Real Estate, we’re once again joined by AsaleSol Young, Executive Director of Housing in Action. This week, we explore another side of Housing in Action’s work – their ever-important legislative and policy efforts. Learn about Housing in Action’s deep understanding of the economic pressures and safety concerns of renters, and how housing policy and development decisions really do shape the landscape of renting here in the Twin Cities.

As we discussed in Part One (linked below), Housing in Action takes a holistic, community-centered approach to housing. In this episode, AsaleSol shares how the organization listens closely to the needs, concerns, and hopes of the community members they serve, ensuring their work supports long-term stability and security. From housing support to new initiatives like homeowner education and other projects aimed at building sustainability for future generations, Housing in Action continues to focus on what it truly takes to create lasting community. Find us at www.therecollab.com

Extras:

Watch Part One here!

https://www.youtube.com/live/i-pIqA5RTS0?si=ci8JD2R5nbzhx20P

Housing in Action:

https://housinginaction.org/

HiA Calendar of events:

https://housinginaction.org/take-action/events/  

HiA  Volunteer opportunities:

https://housinginaction.org/take-action/volunteer/

2025 MN housing Profile for housing data and affordability: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M0q-zX7GNW3IY4kOy2iL5iapw4fn_UiS/view?usp=sharing

REC blog :: Legalize Starter Homes!

https://www.therecollab.com/blog/legalize-starter-homes

Thank you to our Sponsors!

https://ecoevergreen.co/

Matt Berna @ Bell Bank Mortgage:

https://bell.bank/mortgage/loan-officer/mattberna

Ben Feldman @ Active Insurance Solutions:

https://www.aisolutionsmn.com/staff-directory/BenFeldman

#ReckoningWithRealEstate #QuestioningTheDefaults #HousingTransparency #TaxDividend #RECReckons #FairHousing

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