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The holidays can often feel chaotic, but we’re here to make them a little more magical – just like in the movies. How can we create a holiday season that feels more meaningful, less stressful, and truly joyful? In this episode, Paige and Taylor explore reimagining two of the most stressful parts of the holidays: gift giving and meal making. They also highlight a wide range of products from Evergreen Collective that make thoughtful gifts, along with tips and tricks to simplify the season. Find out more at therecollab.com

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It’s an Ellie’s Talking Head show, and we start with a just-delivered 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision holding that an Ohio school district could not discipline students who claimed that their religious beliefs prevented them from according pronouns to transgender students that align with their gender identity. In other words, under the guise of “religious freedom,” kids now have the right to misgender trans kids regardless of the emotional harm that causes. From there, I discuss a U.S. Supreme Court ruling (via its shadow docket) that the State Department could require trans and nonbinary passport applicants to reflect the gender assigned at birth, rather than the gender with which they identify (in other words, if I was applying for a passport now, it would have an “M” on it instead of an “F”—talk about emotional harm!) In Random Acts, I talk about an incredibly kind note given to me about my voice when I discussed my new book at a local church.

As we enter winter, this is a period of ancestral remembrance and honoring our queer ancestors. Today, Queer Spirit’s TanyaMarck and Nick offer us care practices for this season! Connect with Queer Spirit, TanyaMarck, and Nick here: thequeerspirit.com

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Host Caddy Frink was joined by Colin Cash for a conversation about recovery within Native American communities. Collin is also the co-founder of Sober Squad.

Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto get real about the heavy emotional toll of the current political climate and the recent government shutdown. They share the powerful, personal story of how TC Pride’s “Trunk or Treat” event unexpectedly transformed into a massive impromptu food drive. It all started with a single, desperate phone call for help, which sparked an overwhelming community response that resulted in collecting 3,200 pounds of donated food for families in need.

#TwinCitiesPrideAmplified #LGBTQ #CommunitySupport #FoodInsecurity #FoodDrive #GovernmentShutdown #Advocacy #CommunityAction #TrunkOrTreat #TwinCities

Bruce covers this week’s elections with big wins for Democrats across the board, plus more on US war crimes wantonly attacking boats.

We say so often that everyone has a story, yet when we are living that story, we may feel very alone. Unaware that the person walking passed us might be living a similar storyline. Support groups offer an opportunity for people to meet others living a story similar to ours. These groups give people a chance to share experiences, express emotions, form connections, and find hope. Join hosts Tara Martini and Becky McNattin as they explore the benefits of support groups and the positive impact they can have on one’s mental health.

Host Philip Anthony continues his coverage from No Kings rallies as well as this past week’s Election Day!

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Broker, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about to talk about what is ahead for Medicare in 2026. Perle & Co. specializes in Medicare education, enrollment, and client servicing. Having someone from “Perle and Company” who can advocate for you to make certain that your doctors and medications are obtained from in-network providers helps keep your expenses as low as possible.

Cash flow matters, and Agents aim to protect your cash flow. Health Insurance should not be left up to chance; you don’t want to “wing it”. Throwing a dart and hoping for the best plan is risky. Responding to a flyer in the mail, a famous sports or TV star on TV, or some other marketing effort is not finding someone who is looking after you. Yes, Health Insurance should be all about YOU! It takes a little bit of planning and strategizing. Perle & Co. provides Concierge Level Service to guide you through the process. You don’t know what you don’t know. And you will also learn why we charge “No Fee. Ever!”. For more information visit www.perleandcompany.com or call 651-303-8889.

It’s Casual Friday as we ease into the weekend we take a look at Paranormal News freshly ripped from the Internet, Listener Question & Feedback, Feedback from the Question of the Week.