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Katrina Simons sits down with nurse researcher Sarah Ailey to explore how lived experience as a parent drives real advocacy in healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities. From working in home care during the AIDS epidemic to exposing systemic gaps in medical training, Sarah sheds light on how ableism affects patient care throughout a person’s lifespan. Their conversation highlights healthcare disparities, the essential work of direct support professionals, and the need for storytellers to push for systemic change.

Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp dig into the often-overlooked connection between mental health and substance use disorder. They dive into real-world struggles with conditions like depression and anxiety while sharing practical coping strategies ranging from coloring to leaning on peer support. They wrap up the conversation by highlighting upcoming community events including the Walk for Recovery and Rally Caps.

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt for a heavy conversation about all the proverbial “excrement” that the current administration is throwing at the fan!

Laurie Fitz sits down with local filmmaker David Howell to discuss his upcoming documentary on the history of Tonka Toys. You will discover the deep Minnesota roots of these indestructible steel trucks, the blue-collar ingenuity of their original designers, and the passionate collectors keeping the brand’s legacy alive today. David also shares behind-the-scenes details of the independent filmmaking process and explains how fans can contribute their own childhood memories to the ongoing project.

Bruce kicks things off with a sharp critique of mainstream media coverage surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He then breaks down new polling and field data suggesting that cracks are forming within the MAGA movement as core voters feel the strain of current policies. Finally, he outlines how Democrats can effectively counter conservative label-dropping by keeping the focus on popular, concrete economic issues.

In this special episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen is joined by the people helping bring Space by Space Organizing to life every day: organizer Alicia, marketing and communications specialist Tiffany, and Colleen’s new assistant, Cortney.

Together, they take a look at the past, present, and future of Space by Space. Colleen shares how the business began, the lessons she’s learned along the way, memorable organizing experiences, and her vision for what’s next. The team also asks the questions clients and listeners have always wanted answered, from common organizing challenges and surprising finds to what it’s really like to work inside people’s homes.

Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston is brought to you by Space by Space Organizing, helping people declutter their lives, one space at a time.  

Host Robert Pilot is joined by Tom Weber and Mary Kunesh

Far-right media continues to expand; Trump defends Iran over Americans in cyberattack accusations; Ohio MAGA senator looks the other way at MAGA rep son-in-law physically assaulting his daughter and granddaughter; war updates; Elon Musk denied injunction to block Minnesota nudification law; Indiana Fever controversies; Mayor Her situation gets worse; Michael Brodkorb returns to the show.