It’s our weekly Tuesday afternoon conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week we cover Keith Ellison seeking a third term as MN AG, Tom Emmer saying No Kings Protestors don’t love America, and possible school closures in Minneapolis. Find more at:

https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/15/tom-emmer-talks-tough-reveals-weakness/

https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/21/minnesota-ag-keith-ellison-to-seek-third-term/

https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/20/minneapolis-school-board-signals-potential-school-closures/

We continue our interviews with the candidates running for Minneapolis Mayor. Today’s guest is Alejandro Richardson. Visit Alejandro’s website here: https://alejandroformayor.com. Topics: record of support for the LGBTQ community. The political retreat from LGBTQ issues. Access to gender affirming healthcare. Responding to Trump’s anti-LGBTQ executive orders.

Plus, frightening new reporting from the Associated Press on the coordinated attacks to dismantle American healthcare. And we discuss the idea behind John Fugelsang’s new book “The Separation of Church and Hate”

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Joining Robert Pilot: Wendy Pilot with upates on No Kings Rally, Dr Stately CEO of Native American Community Clinic and ending with Dr Kate Beanes soeach at the No Kings Rally

Cliff Schecter returns to the show; Patrick and Matt talk about Paul McCartney’s concert; No Kings; ceasefire falters in the Middle East; Trump says US may buy Argentinian beef; state Republicans struggling to find a candidate for US Senate; violent crime stats a mixed bag; daycare issues.

Cliff Schecter/David Shuster didn’t just discover the GOP’s bad, find our voices & switch sides. We’ve been at it for 25 yrs. Cliff wrote the ads that helped Biden beat Trump in ’20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN.

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We continue our interviews with the candidates running for Minneapolis Mayor. Today’s guest is Brenda Short. Visit Brenda’s website here: https://www.brendashort4mpls.com. Topics: record of support for the LGBTQ community. The political retreat from LGBTQ issues. Access to gender affirming healthcare. Responding to Trump’s anti-LGBTQ executive orders.

Plus, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford made history as the first openly trans woman elected to the Madison, WI Common Council, currently representing District 15. Now, she’s running for the Wisconsin Assembly. Visit Dina Nina’s website here: https://www.votedinanina.com.

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the U.S. Watch us on YouTube daily at 2pm. Catch us on the radio at 2pm CST on AM950 Radio (Minneapolis) or at 5am CST on WCPT 820 (Chicago). Follow us on Bluesky: @thegailyshow.org

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Katrina is joined by Chris Farrell, Senior Economics Contributor for MPR News and Marketplace. Chris talks with Katrina about limitations around disability and money. We also talk a little bit about working when you live with a disability.

It’s No Kings Day No. 2 and I urge listeners to get out and exercise their First Amendment rights! The Big Story is about the current status of a federal lawsuit seeking to block MN transgender student athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. (So far, we’re winning!). The Big Interview is with cherished friend of the show Vanessa Tenneyson, who offers sage advice about enduring the onslaughts of Trump and MAGA. I also talk about my op-ed in the Minnesota Star Tribune written in support of female student athletes!

Philip Anthony is joined by co-chair of PFLAG River Falls, Javin Hintz, and long-time member Debra D. On this episode we discuss PFLAG’s mission which is to uplift our LGBTQ+ family and to encourage authenticity in these trying times.