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Bruce takes a deep dive into potential Supreme Court reform and their pros and cons, plus another look at welfare inequality.

From plastic film and textiles to batteries and light bulbs, they explore the surprising afterlife of everyday things, even the things we consider trash, and the possibilities for what our stuff can become when we’re done with it.

The conversation also goes beyond the recycling bin. Colleen explores the connection between our growing clutter problem and our consumption habits, and how organizing what we already own can help us buy less, avoid duplicates, and make more intentional choices about what comes into our homes.

Robert and Missko kick things off with a rundown of the upcoming Ho-Chunk Nation Labor Day Powwow and share some highlights from the Minnesota State Fair. State Sen. Mary Kunesh then jumps on the mic to unpack a critical school trust fund ballot amendment and discuss her inclusion in a newly released book about Indigenous women leaders in the Twin Cities. They also cover the environmental concerns surrounding massive AI data centers and the ongoing push for stronger ties with Canadian First Nations parliamentarians.

Dolly’s star vandalized; Maria Bartalomo fired from FOX News; Carney takes jab at the US; war updates; Rick Smith previews his new show starting Monday morning on AM950; Matt talks grocery prices; Alpha News targets Forest Lake school board member; Alpha News targets punk-rock school board candidate; Matt breaks down concealed carry permits; Vance Boelter seeks to move trial out of Hennepin County; DOJ downgrades charges against ICE agent who shot Venezuelan migrant; Michele Tafoya’s botched State Fair photo

Rick Smith previews his brand new show The Daily Jolt, premiering Monday at 5 AM on AM950.

Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin

War updates; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; the not-so-great things going on at the fair; Wild moving toward Amazon Prime as its broadcast partner; Appleton ICE prison.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.