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Join host Laurie Fitz for a deeply moving tribute honoring the life, enduring light, and legacy of former Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Through heartfelt stories shared by her closest colleagues and friends, we celebrate the profound kindness and pragmatic leadership she brought to the state. Guests include US Representative Kelly Morrison, Minnesota State Representative Patty Acomb and DFL House Caucus Leader Zack Stephenson. Listen as we honor a truly remarkable public servant whose vision for a better community continues to inspire us all.

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We’re broadcasting live from the Golden Valley Pride festival in Minnesota to celebrate our beautiful and diverse community! I first sit down with my dear friend Christopher to discuss the emotional weight of his first Pride parade in the 1990s, the tragic history of the AIDS epidemic, and the vital importance of solidarity between gay men and transgender women. I am then joined by Jess Braverman, the Legal Director for Gender Justice, to unpack their critical advocacy work in Minneapolis. We discuss their recent landmark court victory protecting a transgender powerlifter from discrimination, the rise of exclusionary ideologies, and right-wing threats to gender-affirming care funding. Finally, I wrap up the episode with my regular News Bites and some uplifting Random Acts.

#EllieKrug #TheIllegalTransWoman #GoldenValleyPride #TransgenderRights #GenderJustice #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth #TransAllyship #TransJoy #MinnesotaPride

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Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the Golden Valley Pride festival. Philip sits down with board members Nick and Chris to chat about the importance of suburban pride events, finding community, and the impact of the current political landscape. Get ready to celebrate love, reflect on recent events, and look forward to a more inclusive future for everyone.

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Broadcasting live from Golden Valley Pride, John Parker and Jim Pounds soak up the gorgeous Minnesota weather to celebrate the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community. They sit down with Pride Magic owner Chaz Raditz to unpack the personal, evolving meaning of Pride while calling out corporate pinkwashing from fair-weather sponsors. To cap it all off, they dive into the latest political news, celebrating the removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center and stressing the crucial need to vote in the upcoming elections.

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If you make good money but still feel like one surprise expense could derail your peace of mind, this episode is your financial reset. On this episode of the Do Different Better show, host Elaine Rasmussen breaks down why true financial freedom isn’t just a vibe—it’s something you own. We dive deep into the concept of “owning optionality” and explore the straightforward asset moves that give you life choices without forcing you to become a full-time finance hobbyist.

Elaine walks through the three primary engines of optionality:

The Cash Reserve Stack: Learn how to build your baseline, buffer, brick house, and flex funds to handle surprises without ever going into debt.

Boring on Purpose: Discover why index fund ownership is the perfect hands-off strategy for diversifying your portfolio and compounding your wealth.

The Ownership Mindset: Shift from relying solely on your labor and a single paycheck to building a durable foundation of assets.

Plus, you’ll learn essential anti-sabotage rules to protect your wealth from emotional decisions, including the 24-hour rule, building a 90-day plan, and the true power of automation. Get ready to stop just earning and start owning.

#WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #Optionality #IndexFunds #MoneyMindset #DoDifferentBetter #PersonalFinance #InvestingBasics #WealthMindset #FinancialPlanning

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This episode originally aired January 11, 2026:

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.

Check REC out @ therecollab.com

Extras:

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

~You can also find the book on google books or via Amazon.

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

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Matt Berna @ TruStone Home Mortgage

Ben Feldman @ Active Insurance Solutions

REC’s website

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Join Becky McNattin and Tara Martini for an eye-opening conversation with Emerald Therapy’s Macey Christian about a groundbreaking mental health treatment. We dive deep into the mechanics of Accelerated Resolution Therapy and explore how it helps people process trauma without having to verbalize their painful memories. Tune in to discover why this innovative approach is transforming lives in just a few short sessions.

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Caddy Frink unpacks the tricky relationship between nicotine habits like vaping or smoking and the journey through substance use disorder. We dive into fascinating takeaways from the Lung Mind Alliance conference, exploring how these everyday chemicals affect our brain’s dopamine levels and act as hidden hurdles to total healing. Grab a comfy seat and get ready to learn why leaving tobacco behind might just be the ultimate key to a longer, more sustainable recovery.

#RedefiningRecovery #CaddyFrink #SubstanceUseDisorder #NicotineAndRecovery #LungMindAlliance #VapingAwareness #AddictionScience #DopamineDetox #RecoveryJourney #TotalWellness

The post Redefining Recovery – Ep. 107: How Nicotine and Vaping Impact Your Journey to Sobriety first appeared on AM 950.

Bruce outlines more war crimes with the US returning to attacking boats in the Caribbean, how the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to cancel an election that was already in progress to redo it with new gerrymandered maps, and how dangerously close we are getting to corporations having voting rights.

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