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To start this week’s show, I celebrate a fun milestone with the podcast making Feedspot’s list of the top 100 transgender podcasts. But the news quickly turns serious as I break down the alarming collapse of trans rights in the UK. From the NHS effectively banning puberty blockers for minors and wait times for adults stretching to 25 years, to the heartbreaking reality of doubled suicide rates among trans youth, it is a horrific landscape. I also cover a new Oxford University rowing club ban on trans women participating in women’s boats. I am then joined by journalist Melissa Gira Grant to discuss Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s chilling use of subpoenas targeting blue state hospitals that provide gender-affirming care. We dive into how these legal tactics are designed to intimidate providers and patients across state lines. Finally, in News Bites and Random Acts, I share a few quick updates and reflect on recovering from my recent eye surgery.

#TheIllegalTransWoman #EllieKrug #TransRights #TransgenderPodcast #TransHealthcare #UKTransRights #KenPaxton #GenderAffirmingCare #LGBTQNews #Transphobia

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Philip Anthony was joined by Christos Jensen, who is running for Minnesota House seat in district 52A, which includes Eagan and other suburbs in the southeast metro.

The post Downright Upright Show- Ep. 173: MN House Candidate Christos Jensen first appeared on AM 950.

If your income changes month to month—and your stress changes with it—this episode is your fix.

Founders, freelancers, creatives, and commission earners don’t need perfect prediction. You need a smoothing system that turns unpredictable income into predictable decisions. In this episode, Elaine gives you an Income Stabilization Blueprint (Baseline Pay vs Good Month rules), a simple monthly “pay yourself” workflow, and ‘runway’ you can calculate in minutes—so one slow month doesn’t send you into panic mode and one good month doesn’t turn into new fixed costs you regret later.

This works whether you’re on straight commission, 1099, or salary + bonuses. You’ll also learn how to use bonuses and big commission checks to build optionality—not obligations.

Takeaways:

– Why variable income creates money anxiety (and what actually solves it)

Download: Income Stabilization Blueprint (website)

The post Do Different Better – Ep. 105: If Your Income Is Random, Your Paychecks Don’t Have to Be first appeared on AM 950.

Relationships with ourselves and others can be messy. People let us down. People hurt one another. As human beings we make mistakes, and these mistakes can happen in the context of interaction. That means, we are going to cause disappointment to others and we are going to experience disappointment from others. If you have ever wondered how to navigate the emotional experience of disappointment, tune into this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini explore the concept with therapist Amanda Sullivan. Learn how to process disappointment and take compassionate action to reflect on your emotional needs. 

The post Feels Out Loud – Ep. 71: When Disappointment Hits Us first appeared on AM 950.

After a relentless ten-year battle against city pollution, a group of stubborn utopians in Minneapolis finally secured the funding to turn an old warehouse into a massive indoor urban farm. Laura Hedlund chats with Dean Dovolis from the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute to hear the incredible grassroots story behind this hard-won community victory. Get ready to feel totally inspired by a neighborhood that united to fight for clean air, shared ownership, and real food sovereignty.

#FoodFreedom #UrbanFarming #EastPhillips #CommunityAction #Grassroots #FoodSovereignty #LauraHedlund #FoodJustice #Minneapolis #Sustainability

The post Food Freedom Radio – May 29, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Hosts Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp talk about a lot of the fun things coming up this summer at Minnesota Recovery Connection.

The post Redefining Recovery – Ep. 104 – Caddy and Sarah Chat first appeared on AM 950.

Hello again to Matt Berna and Marc Byers joining us this week! You may have heard those names before, and that is no mistake. These are two people with a lot of information to share. For this episode, we’re talking about how loan officers are compensated. We’ve spent previous episodes talking about how Realtors® are paid; it’s about time we have the same conversation about others involved in buying and selling your home. There are similarities between the two, but what’s even more interesting is how different they can be! This conversation is a dynamic one, where we go from complex behind-the-scenes numbers talk to straight up hair-do’s. Listen in and learn with Matt about loan officer compensation. Find us at therecollab.com

Extras:

Matt Berna – Loan Officer

REC’s page on Financing

The REC difference: Retainer Option

Learn how we approach fees here

REC’s Seller Facilitation option might intrigue you

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Matt Berna @ Bell Bank Mortgage

Ben Feldman @ Active Insurance Solutions

The post Reckoning With Real Estate – Ep. 39: Follow The Money first appeared on AM 950.

Colleen Waterston and estate attorney Rachel Schromen navigate the tricky waters of choosing who will manage your affairs when you no longer can. It turns out that your oldest child or even your spouse might not actually be the best fit for the job, and it is perfectly okay to look outside your immediate family for help. Listen in for practical advice on picking the right personality types for these heavy roles to ensure your legacy is handled with care.

The post Sorting Through Life – Ep. 22: How to Choose the Right People to Manage Your Estate first appeared on AM 950.

This episode originally aired November 15, 2026:

Amy House, owner and host of the “Think Dementia” podcast, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to provide education and resources for caregiving for someone living with dementia.   Amy will explain how learning to “think dementia” helps you understand what is happening in the brain, improving your relationship with the person you are caring for and reducing caregiver stress.  Amy has information on the free Medicare GUIDE program can support the family through the dementia journey, multiple support groups that she facilitates and resources available regarding dementia friendly travel.    Amy’s podcast focuses on caregiver questions, please write or call in and ask Amy about your questions about dementia, cares, challenges at home or in a Memory Care (she is a Licensed Assisted Living Director in MN) and let’s learn how to “think dementia” together.

Listen to “Think Dementia” at https://think-dementia.com/.

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