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Laura Hedlund held a heartfelt celebration on this week’s show for the late former State Rep. Karen Clark, reflecting on her trailblazing work for environmental justice and urban farming. You’ll hear archival audio of Karen sharing her own vision, alongside a timely update from guest Dean Dovolis on the East Phillips neighborhood’s ongoing fight for the Roof Depot site.

Bruce is joined today by Minnesota State Senate candidate Paul Cumings of District 53.

To kick things off, I dive into a troubling trend: Democratic politicians across the country caving to Republican talking points and throwing trans youth under the bus for election-season expediency. Later, I am joined by The New Republic staff writer and author Melissa Gira Grant to dissect a junk-science Department of Health and Human Services report that dangerously attempts to link trans advocacy and gender-affirming care to left-wing political violence. Finally, I wrap up the episode with news bites on the ACLU suing a Minnesota school district over a rainbow ban, a Texas city council denying a Pride permit, and a look at the anti-trans rhetoric surfacing in my local school board race.

We say we care about community, fairness, sustainability, family, freedom, local businesses, workers, and the future.

But what happens when those values meet an actual financial decision?

In this episode of the *Do Different Better Show*, Y. Elaine Rasmussen opens the Embodiment chapter of the SOLE Framework with a practical examination of where our money actually goes: where we bank, invest, shop, donate, work, borrow, and build wealth.

This is not about creating a perfectly ethical portfolio or feeling guilty every time convenience wins. It is about understanding the gap between the values we claim and the systems our money supports—and deciding consciously which compromises we are willing to make.

Because if values are going to mean anything, eventually they have to show up in behavior. And money leaves receipts.

Philip Anthony is joined by musician and LGBTQ advocate, Ric Landers. Ric talks about coming out as queer in his 70’s, his storied music career, his interactions with Dolly Parton and other famous musicians, and the tragic death of his father which was covered on the Oxygen network’s highly rated program “Exhumed: Killer Revealed.”

Nishi Shah, President and Owner of Homewatch CareGivers of East St. Paul, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” for a conversation about what it truly takes to help older adults age safely, independently, and with dignity at home.

Nishi shares how her nurse-led team supports seniors and their families through personal care, companionship, dementia care, fall prevention, medication support, post-hospital and rehabilitation transitions, and more. She also discusses why families don’t have to wait for a crisis to begin thinking about care—and how the right support at the right time can make home safer while preserving independence.

With a deeply personal connection to caregiving, Nishi understands that inviting someone into a loved one’s home is about much more than finding help—it’s about trust, relationships, consistency, and peace of mind.

Guest host John Orenstein welcomes former Israeli diplomat and J Street executive Nadav Tamir for an engaging conversation on navigating the path toward peace in the Middle East. They unpack the internal dynamics of Israeli politics, the concept of a 23-state regional framework, and the broader impact of international diplomacy. Tamir offers his take on how American political engagement can help foster long-term security and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.

Misko is joined by Guest Host Mary Kunesh with Maggie Lorez Shelley Buck

Matt and Michael are back this week to recap the Vikings win over the Bears while previewing Vikings vs. Bucs this Sunday!