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Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC and Wendy Pilot

Tom Cruise will get lifetime achievement award; Matt talks radio and AI; economic bubble; Trump’s about-face on the Epstein documents release; Matt sees A Christmas Carol; 10 years since the police killing of Jamar Clark; Appleton prison debate; UCare will go out of business; state legislative retirements.

MN State Representative Liz Reyer (DFL, 52-A) joins us to talk about the economy and affordability, healthcare, housing, and the impact of the Trump administration on Minnesota.

Plus, American’s convoluted thinking about America according to two new polls. Over two-thirds of the country disapprove of Trump and the economy, but the majority think he’s the solution. Huh? Plus, MAGA’s relentless pursuit of the Epstein Files is part of their deeply ingrained conspiracy theory that all their enemies are pedophiles–including the LGBTQ community.

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Host Paul Metsa had a very interesting show that commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. He spoke with his hometown friend Ray Fraboni who served on the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1969. He then told of the amazing night when he opened for Gordon Lightfoot in 1997 in Superior, WI where the Fitz sailed out of and chatted with Dawn Seagraves who was at that show. He then interviewed Rich Mattson and Germaine Gemberling at their Sparta Sound studio where Keith Secola’s record “Ranger” was recently recorded and played a couple of tracks from that, including Paul’s younger brother John’s song  “Sunny Side of Life” which is included on the record

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Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State Senator Matt Klein who is running for U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig’s House seat. Rep. Craig will be running for U.S. senator representing Minnesota as Senator Tina Smith is not seeking re-election.

This is the first episode of a two-part series featuring REC founder, Paige Kahle and two of REC’s newest agents: Taylor Hall and Marc Byers. In this episode, they share their journey of joining REC and reflect on the values that drive their work. Together, they discuss collaboration, transparency, higher-level thinking, challenging existing systems, and advocating for housing justice. Both Taylor and Marc bring unique perspectives and a wealth of professional experience, making for an inspiring and insightful conversation. theRECollab.com.

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Join hosts Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto for a powerful discussion on Trans Day of Remembrance and the violence facing the trans community. Andi shares a raw, personal story about the harassment he recently faced for wearing a “Protect Trans Kids” shirt, illustrating the daily anxieties trans people navigate even in supposed “refuge” states. They also explore the life-saving impact of their Rainbow Wardrobe, sharing emotional testimonials from community members who found it a vital safe space.

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Kathy Ware introduces us to herself and her adult child. Kathy and Katrina talk about how systems and disabilities interact- for good and for NOT so good. This is the first part of a two part series.

Host Caddy Frink is joined by Patricia Carter, who shares her inspiring journey of 39 years in recovery and her work with the Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations. They discuss the unique challenges of maintaining long-term recovery while navigating the emotional and physical demands of being a primary caregiver for an aging parent with dementia. The conversation explores themes of grief, self-care, and the strength found in service.

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Laura has a lively discussion with filmmaker Graham Meriwether about the essence of food freedom, its profound connection to human nature, and his journey from poet to documentarian focused on agricultural solutions. They delve into the unspoken debates within the food freedom movement, highlighting the power of local food systems as a path to economic and personal well-being, rather than simply fighting against the existing dominant systems. You’ll also get details on Graham’s new movie, Who Will Feed Us, and inspiring examples of community-led food initiatives across the country.

#FoodFreedomRadio #GrahamMerryweather #WhoWillFeedUs #LocalFood #FoodSovereignty #WellBeingEconomy #CommunityOverCorporations #DecentralizedFood #RegenerativeFarming #FoodJustice