Paul Metsa sits down with Vietnam veteran and legendary Twin Cities musician Ronn Easton to discuss his experiences during and after the war. Easton shares powerful insights into the challenges of returning home, his involvement with the organization Home of the Brave, and his perspective on the current political landscape in America. A few hours after the interview was recorded, Ronn was recorded standing up to ICE in South Minneapolis. The clip has gained hundreds of thousands of views on various platforms. This interview with Mr. Easton will give you a true measure of the man.

#WallOfPower #RonnEaston #PaulMetsa #VietnamVeteran #HomeOfTheBrave #TwinCitiesMusic #VeteransVoices #RadioHour #ProgressiveRadio #MusicAndPolitics

Bruce provides a detailed legal analysis regarding the tragic shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. He examines the complexities of state versus federal jurisdiction, the limitations of qualified immunity, and why the state of Minnesota maintains the authority to pursue criminal charges. He also highlights the critical role of bystander video in challenging official narratives and calls for transparency throughout the ongoing investigation.

#ReneeGood #PoliticsMatters #BruceKlopfleisch #LegalAnalysis #JusticeForRenee #MinnesotaPolitics #ICEAccountability #SocialJustice #CivilRights #SystemicReform

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Renata Ticha is a research associate at the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. Renata talks with Katrina about her research work around transitioning to adult services from the pediatric space.

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This week Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp talk about New Years resolutions and goal setting and how to realistically manage those goals.

Mandi Dickey dives into the “M” words of concussion recovery, specifically looking at why so many people struggle with post-traumatic migraines and memory gaps long after their initial injury. She breaks down the “simple but not easy” lifestyle shifts—like upping your protein and prioritizing REM sleep—that actually make a difference in how your brain heals. You’ll also get a deep dive into the specific supplements, from Magnesium Glycinate to Creatine, that can help clear the brain fog and get your nervous system back on track.

#ConcussionRecovery #BrainHealth #MigraineRelief #TBI #MandiDickey #MemoryLoss #WellnessTips #SupplementScience #Neuroplasticity #RechargingTheHumanBattery

In this episode, we welcome a special guest to discuss the housing shortage in the United States. We discuss why it’s so difficult to build new housing, and the reality that the U.S. is facing a genuine housing shortfall. Our guest, Leora Tanjuatco Ross, is the California Director of YIMBY Action, a national organization with more than 70 chapters across the country advocating for affordable housing. YIMBY stands for “Yes in My Backyard,” and the organization does incredible work empowering people to organize and advocate for greater housing access and affordability. Learn more at yimbyaction’s website.

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Read How Burrowing Owls Lead to Vomiting Anarchists (Or SF’s Housing Crisis Explained) here.

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Twin Cities YIMBY

YIMBY Action (National)

Leora @ YIMBY Action

‘Homeless’ or ‘Unhoused?’ – REC Blog

Dollars and Sense – REC Blog

#2$Bill Project – REC Blog

Moving forward: 3 ways to combat the Twin Cities’ legacy of housing discrimination – REC Blog

A Snapshot of Racial Discrimination in Real Estate – REC Blog

Why does Home Matter? – REC Blog

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Laura Hedlund explores the healing path of planetary health alongside Teddy Potter and Angelica Walton, moving from a culture of stress toward one of collective care. Together, they discuss how a planetary health diet and a shift in our core mindset can help us rebuild a more resilient and interconnected community.

#FoodFreedom #PlanetaryHealth #SustainableLiving #EnvironmentalJustice #WellnessJourney #CommunityCare #HealthyEating #Interconnectedness #MindfulLiving #EcoFriendly

Minnesota has experienced tragedy. For those of you who are feeling the entire spectrum of emotion right now…we are with you. In this episode, Tara and Becky will reflect on the rawness of despair and how we can respond to ourselves with compassion when hope feels too heavy. We will process how to express emotion collectively and truly feel out loud when life is filled with intensity.

This week’s Big Story focuses on the tragic murder of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, a horrific act that highlights the dangers facing our community and the need for accountability. For the Big Interview, I speak with Gwen Howerton, a reporter for Chron.com, about the city of Arlington, Texas, inexplicably repealing its LGBTQ+ protective ordinance under the guise of “inclusivity.” In News Bites, I cover a report showing 400,000 trans people have fled red states and celebrate the Children’s Hospital of Colorado quashing a DOJ subpoena. Finally, in Random Acts, I announce that Renee’s death has compelled me to resume my solitary street corner protests to stand publicly against hate.

#TheIllegalTransWoman #EllieKrug #ReneeNicoleGood #JusticeForRenee #GwenHowerton #ArlingtonTX #TransMigration #ChildrensHospitalColorado #DOJSubpoena #StreetProtest