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Walter Rhein starts off the show today; going into the fallout of the attack on Iran; media and algoritm manipulation; Walz demands answers from DHS about detained children; platforming the worst people to large audiences; Angie Craig reverses on the Laken Riley Act.

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My name is Walter Rhein and I write “I’d Rather Be Writing.” This is a reader sponsored newsletter that covers a wide variety of topics. For a succinct explanation of what I’m all about, you can check my Blue Sky profile:

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We’re at war. In the Middle East. Again. Associate Professor of History Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke will be here to discuss, along with his new book I Will Not Abandon You: Queer Women in Nazi Germany which comes out April 14. Pre-order here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781487554347

UP FIRST: Madi Johnson is Unidos MN’s St Paul Organizer, working with teams of community leaders around climate campaigns that directly improve the quality of life for working class families. She talks with us about Unidos MN Day of Action at the Minnesota Capital and climate change legislation.

Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke is an award-winning associate professor of history at George Mason University. A historian of modern Germany, he is the author of numerous books and articles, including States of Liberation: Gay Men between Dictatorship and Democracy in Cold War Germany and A Queer Theory of the State. His new book I Will Not Abandon You: Queer Women in Nazi Germany comes out April 14, 2026. You can buy his books and learn more about his research at his website: https://samuelcloweshuneke.com. 

Pre-order I Will Not Abandon You: Queer Women in Nazi Germany: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781487554347 

Buy A Queer Theory of State: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9783982389462

But States of Liberation: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781487542146

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Starting off season two, Katrina chats with her friend Haley Brunelle about her journey as a “medical mom” to her incredible eight-year-old son, Felix. They dive into the world of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), the daily hurdles of navigating healthcare systems, and why Haley is so passionate about giving Felix the best shot at an independent life. It’s a heartfelt, funny, and deeply honest look at finding community and ditching the ableist filters we often put on ourselves.

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Laura Hedlund sits down with Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk, PhD, MBA—the CEO and co-founder of Canomiks and WhatToTrust.com—to pull back the curtain on the $60 billion supplement industry. They dive into how genomic science is being used to validate traditional Ayurvedic remedies like turmeric, helping you find products that actually do what they say. It’s an essential guide for anyone tired of wellness guesswork, blending ancient wisdom with the high-tech tools needed to verify quality and efficacy.

Find more at: https://www.whattotrust.com/ and https://www.canomiks.com/

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This week Bruce highlights how you can help fight back, a few points from the State of the Union, the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s broad tariff agenda, and Dems continuing to succeed in special elections.

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Today, we engage in Part 2 of a hefty conversation with Professor Edward G. Goetz of the University of Minnesota, examining patterns of residential segregation in Minnesota. Dive in to explore meaty concepts like the “segregation tax” versus the “segregation dividend.” Along the way, we unpack topics like mortgage interest deductions and income-to-housing cost ratios – not exactly page turners, but somehow Ed makes them intriguing (we promise).

We talk about the reasons that many feel behind in home ownership, like how purchasing a median-priced home in Minnesota often requires a six-figure income, well above the state’s median household income! While this is alarming for many reasons, there is legislation targeted at changing this.  “Yes to Homes 2026” is a bipartisan proposal that requires no new state funding. It would implement structural changes to zoning laws across Minnesota, allowing more homes to be built where they are most needed. REC wholeheartedly supports this effort!

To learn even more, watch PART 1, and be sure to read Whiteness and Urban Planning, a paper co-authored by Edward G. Goetz, Rashad A. Williams & Anthony Damiano that calls for a shift in how we analyze urban space, power, and racialized advantage. Watch the previous episode here, and be sure to follow along for an insightful conversation. Find us at therecollab.com

Extras:

Edward G. Goetz

Whiteness and Urban Planning Paper: Read here

Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence: A Preliminary Investigation

Read why REC supports “Yes to Homes 2026” here

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Caddy Frink and Cynthia Munguia, the Executive Director at Minnesota Recovery Connection, get real about the burnout that often hits servant leaders and how compassion fatigue can quietly derail your progress if you aren’t paying attention. They dive into the different seasons of life and recovery, reminding us that it’s okay to be a late bloomer or to simply need a nap in the middle of a chaotic day. It’s a beautiful conversation about letting the dust settle, setting healthy boundaries, and finally choosing self-love over self-judgment.

#RedefiningRecovery #CompassionFatigue #SelfCareJourney #CaddyFrink #RecoveryRevolution #CynthiaMunguia #MentalHealthMatters #SeasonsOfLife #WellnessWednesday #ServantLeadership

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A phrase used by therapists time and time again is, “Let it out. A good cry is so healing.” This phrase might be common, but how often do we take the time to dig into the why behind it? Tune into this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini explore the healing power of tears.

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Ever feel like your money life has 37 tabs open, and half of them are playing music you can’t find?

If you’re a high earner who feels like you’re doing “everything right” but still finds yourself blindsided by a recurring app subscription or a late fee you definitely didn’t see coming, you aren’t irresponsible—you’re overloaded.

In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, Y. Elaine Rasmussen breaks down why money disorganization isn’t neutral. It’s a “chaos tax” that steals your time, attention, and decision quality. More importantly, she gives you the actual operations manual to stop the bleeding.

You’ll learn:

The 5 Chaos Taxes: How disorganization steals more than just dollars (think: opportunity and energy).

The 4-Pile Triage Method: How to categorize your bills to find instant clarity without the shame.

Building Your Anchors: Why you need one primary checking account and a “List of 8” to make finances predictable.

The Command Center: How to create a single-page source of truth that answers “what’s coming in and what’s going out.”

The Weekly 10-Minute Reset: A routine to stop treating every bill like a fire drill.

This episode is for the high performer who has a system for their clients and their career but is still running their personal finances on “vibes and last-minute heroics.” It’s time to move money out of emergency mode and into a rhythm that actually works for you.

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