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To start this week’s show, I break down the devastating new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Title IX that bars transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams. I examine the majority opinion authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, alarming concurring statements regarding mental health, and the troubling legal precedents this sets for our community. Later, I am joined by independent journalist Aleksandra Vaca for a powerful conversation about navigating the hostile political landscape in Texas. We discuss the Texas GOP’s aggressive anti-trans platform planks, the reality of living under oppressive state mandates, and the resilience required of young trans people today. Finally, I wrap up the episode by analyzing the broader national implications of the court’s ruling, calling out political silence, and sharing an urgent message of solidarity and hope.

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Get ready to unpack the dizzying wave of late-June Supreme Court rulings that are fundamentally shifting the balance of power in Washington. Bruce breaks down the most alarming conservative decisions, from gutting birthright citizenship to giving the President unprecedented authority to fire independent agency heads. We also wrap up on a hopeful progressive note by celebrating a massive, grassroots primary upset by a 29-year-old Democratic Socialist in Colorado!

Today we’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Sammi Silver! Sammi is a licensed Realtor®, founder, and president of Bright Idea Properties, where she specializes in manufactured homes. As you may remember from last episode, these homes are no longer called mobile homes. Today’s manufactured homes are beautifully crafted and permanent places to call home. The homes themselves have come a long way, but there are still some unique ownership challenges to navigate. That’s where Sammi comes in. She shares how she’s helping improve the process through education, advocacy, and state-level legislation to make manufactured homeownership more accessible and equitable. If you missed Part 1, be sure to give it a listen first! This week, we explore why manufactured homes can create more opportunities for affordable housing and where you can go to learn more or even get involved yourself! Check out the links below, and learn more about us at therecollab.com

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Find Sammi’s Bright Idea Properties Website here.

isaiahmn.org – local organization advocating for Minnesota’s Manufactured Home Residents legislation (HF2381/SF2691)

Learn how REC is making an impact here

Yes to homes legislation

What does Legalize Housing mean?

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Colleen sits down with her “NAPO buddy” Hadiyah Alexander as they recount the influence of The Container Store on both of their personal journeys along with how they want to support retail through an organizational lens.

Joining Robert Pilot today is Kristie GoForth, Executive Director of Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, to share how the organization is making a difference in communities through the power of bicycles. Then, we’ll welcome Wendy Pilot for our beloved Sacred Animals segment�. To wrap up the show, we’re joined by Angela Vig- who, to her knowledge, is the first and only Indigenous female music store owner in the United States! Angela has been performing throughout the Twin Cities metro for many years, and we’re excited to hear her inspiring story. Howahhhhh

Matt is tired of moderate Democrats; war updates; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; 4th of July activity ideas; state court will hear arguments over swimming pool regulations; affirmation of transgender sports ban; Fosston tries to regain control of its hospital; Monsanto immunity.

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