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Unidos MN’s Luis Argueta joins us to discuss the Target boycott and a joint Back-to-School mutual aid drive family-friendly block party on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10am. More info: https://unidos-mn.org/corporate Ginger Murray will be here to discuss her campaign for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Andrew Newman from Lyric Arts’ The Prom stops by to talk about the show! Tickets: https://www.lyricarts.org/prom   

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Website: https://gingerforuscongress.com/  

YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@GingerForUS  

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Cynthia Mungia welcomes Ed Hovelman to Redefining Recovery for an inspiring conversation about his 20-year healing journey and his groundbreaking work building bilingual support programs. Ed opens up about the deep impact addiction had on his son and brother, highlighting why love, compassion, and a good sense of humor are so essential to finding a new path. They also dive into the realities of breaking cultural stigmas within Latino communities to ensure whole families get the help they need.

Laurie Fitz is joined by Catherine Bushman, Pedra Lander, Madison Rubenstein, and Nell Pierce to explore the beautiful intersection of community building and creativity at the upcoming 35th Annual Powderhorn Art Fair August 1 and 2. You’ll hear deeply personal stories about using art to navigate chronic illness, alongside a candid discussion on how generative AI is impacting the livelihoods of working creatives. They also highlight the interactive art activities available at the fair and the ongoing effort to keep creative spaces accessible to everyone. Learn more about the Powderhorn Art Fair and plan your visit at: https://www.powderhornartfair.com/

To start this week’s show I reflect on the heartbreaking suicide of May Pollard, a young trans girl in Idaho, examining the devastating impact of the state’s anti-transgender laws and the cruel denial of gender-affirming care. We also delve into Lambda Legal’s crucial lawsuit challenging the discriminatory bathroom bans that targeted her in school. Later, I am joined by Kyle Goon from The Baltimore Banner to discuss his uplifting reporting on the Baltimore Flamingos women’s rugby team and their fierce defense of trans teammates against USA Rugby’s exclusionary edicts. Finally, I wrap up the episode by sharing updates on my campaign for the Eastern Carver County school board and a recent Pride event in Monticello, Minnesota.

Part two of our three-part series is here, and we’re back on the air tackling the meaty question of why consumers have a hatred toward real estate agents. We kick things off by debunking the reality shows that portray the aspirational agent making tons of money, driving fancy cars, and seemingly doing very little work to earn it. From there, we dive into topics like technology, advice versus performance, how the industry has changed over the years, and how REC is working to bring humanity back into the real estate transaction. We also unpack the issues that can (and often do) arise during a transaction, revealing there’s far more happening behind the scenes than most people have been conditioned to believe. And if something does go wrong? That’s exactly why we’re here. At REC, we do everything we can to shoulder those challenges so you don’t have to lose sleep over them. Reach out to us for anything at therecollab.com

Extras:

The article discussed in this episode!!

Wendy Gilch’s website, selling later is for Housing Rebels

REC Blog: We all do better when we all do better

REC Blog: Dollars and Sense

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Matt Berna @ Bell Bank Mortgage

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Philip is joined by educator and occasional cohost of Connections Radio on AM950Radio, Rick Bernardo. Rick holds a master’s degree in Ethics.

Katrina Simons catches up with returning guest Dupree Edwards to chat about his recent milestones, from landing a new civil service position to growing his radio show business. Dupree opens up about the realities of advocating for his needs, sharing how he successfully appealed a reduction in his support staff hours and navigated a move into a new apartment. He also details his impactful work at the Institute on Community Integration, where he develops accessible workbooks centered on positive behavior supports and conflict resolution.

Bruce examines the Minnesota US Senate race between Flanagan and Craig, why MAGA will largely never admit they’re wrong, and why Democraic candidates should oppose data centers.

This episode originally aired March 29, 2026:

If investing makes you feel tense, obsessive, or like you’re always one “wrong move” away from regret—this episode is for you.

**Investing anxiety** doesn’t usually come from ignorance. It comes from **uncertainty + too many options + too much information + no decision framework**. So you second-guess, you doomscroll, you check your accounts, you hesitate, and you miss the real opportunity: consistency.

In this episode, Elaine walks you through emotional regulation for money decisions and shows you how to build a personal **Investment Operating System**—a small set of **decision rules** that prevent panic moves, reduce account-checking, and make your strategy feel trustworthy in real life.

You’ll leave with a clear approach to investing even when you’re anxious: what to do before you buy, what to do when markets drop, how to stop renegotiating your plan every week, and how to keep “research” from becoming avoidance.

Laura Hedlund sits down with Vincent Hackel of NSK-SD (https://www.nsk-sd.info/) to explore the cardiovascular benefits of a unique Japanese superfood. They dive into the science behind NSK-SD, a patented natural supplement derived from fermented soybeans that is designed to naturally improve blood flow. Vincent explains how his team isolates this specific enzyme from the traditional dish natto and breaks down who stands to benefit most from its circulation-boosting properties.