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In the second half hour Tammye Nash, Managing Editor of the Dallas Voice will join us to talk about new reporting from the Voice. Before that, an anti-LGBTQ MAGA candidate for Wisconsin Governor just dropped out of the race we’ll talk about why. And the government may, probably, shut down? We’re tracking that story. A federal judge has tossed key parts of a lawsuit against trans athletes, but is allowing one part of it to move forward through the courts.

Joining Robert Pilot: Ruth Anna Buffalo E.D. of MIWRC and Bob Blake speaking on the Solar Bear with the Solar News and Sports

John Fugelsang joins to talk about the right-wing corruption of Christianity and his new book, Separation of Church and Hate; weekend violence; sports update; fatal fire truck crash in western MN; Matt goes in-depth on gun violence from local and national perspectives; fraud.

He’s been murdered on CSI, interviewed 2 Beatles on separate continents in the same week, and famously once got Mitt Romney’s advisor to call Governor Romney an ‘etch a sketch’ on CNN. Actor, comedian & broadcaster John Fugelsang hosts ‘Tell Me Everything” weekdays on SiriusXM Insight #121.

He recently performed in ‘The Bill of Rights Concert” alongside Lewis Black & Dick Gregory which aired on AXS.   He’s also appeared at Montreal’s ‘Just for Laughs’ Festival, HBO’s U.S Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, hosted America’s Funniest Home Videos for ABC and Bill Maher called him ‘one of my favorite comedians’.

MAGA’s soybean diplomacy isn’t going well here in the Midwest. And do you remember the economic brilliance of the 2021 American Rescue Plan? No? Exactly. Plus, Lux Mortenson the star of Lizzie: The Rock Musical joins us, along with director Joel Sass. It opens Oct. 9, 2025 at Open Eye Theatre. Just in time for Halloween: It’s 1892 and a wealthy businessman and his wife are found murdered. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, is the prime suspect. For tickets and more info: https://www.openeyetheatre.org/lizzie-the-rock-musical

This week Sarah speaks with Brianna Mitchell about how she found her way to Minnesota Recovery Connection, her story about experiencing recovery and her work with Minnesota Recovery Connection’s peer advisory council.

This episode originally aired August 14, 2025:

Philip Anthony is joined by film critic, entertainment reporter, podcaster and TV personality, Paul McGuire Grimes. On this episode Philip and Paul discuss the current blockbuster movies of today and yesteryear and Paul’s journey as a proud gay man.

Ben Feldman, Owner of Active Insurance Solutions – a MN-based insurance independent agency – joins REC to discuss why it’s SO important to consider homeowner’s insurance when looking to buy. We talk about all the factors considered in pricing homeowner’s insurance and provide insight into questions you should be asking of your insurance agent when shopping around.

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What does it really take to scale a company to a nine-figure exit—and still lead with purpose, humility, and a marathon mindset? In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, I sit down with John Makarewicz, Managing Partner at Faris Capital Partners. From private equity to personal values, John shares the lessons he’s learned from growing a business, leading teams, and now helping others build sustainable wealth through real estate and private acquisitions. We talk about:

His money story—and how it shaped his leadership style

What servant leadership looks like in business and at home

The biggest lessons from a $100M+ exit

What everyday investors should know about private equity & family offices

How to make your first move from stocks to real estate investing

Why legacy isn’t just about money—it’s about culture, too

John’s story is a powerful reminder that how you build matters just as much as what you build. Learn more: https://www.fariscapitalpartners.com

IG: @john_makarewicz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-makarewicz-23589a37/

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