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Join Laura Hedlund as she dives into the delicious world of the Farmers Kitchen + Bar, a Minneapolis gem that’s bringing the farm right to the heart of the city. She sits down with Gary Wertish from the Minnesota Farmers Union to chat about why supporting our local growers is about so much more than just a great meal—it’s about building a resilient, human-centered food system. You’ll walk away with a fresh appreciation for the history of the Mill City district and a serious craving for some farm-fresh wild rice meatballs. Find more at: https://farmerskitchenandbar.com/

#FoodFreedomRadio #LocalEats #MinnesotaFarming #FarmToTable #MinneapolisFoodies #SustainableAg #FarmersUnion #MillCity #SupportLocal #EatFresh

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To start this week’s show I break down the White House’s alarming new counter-terrorism strategy that equates “radically pro-transgender” groups with international threats like ISIS and drug cartels. It’s a dangerous move that mirrors the “TIVE” designation proposed by Project 2025, aimed at chilling advocacy and threatening the very right to exist. I am then joined by independent journalist and columnist Katelyn Burns to discuss the Department of Education’s investigation into Smith College for its inclusive admissions policies. We dive into the legal “carve-outs” of Title IX and the symbolic importance of protecting trans women’s place in womanhood. In News Bites, we cover a troubling lawsuit against the Minneapolis Police Department involving the harassment of a trans security guard, and the absurd ban on an instrumental musical piece in Watertown, Wisconsin, simply because it was inspired by Marsha P. Johnson. Finally, in Random Acts, I reflect on the physical toll of planting a wildflower prairie and the humble necessity of accepting help from neighbors during a medical recovery.

#TransRights #EllieKrug #SmithCollege #CaitlynBurns #TitleIX #LGBTQAdvocacy #EqualityNow #EndTransphobia #Podcast #HumanRights

The post The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 76: Defending Smith College & Fighting the New Counterterrorism Narrative first appeared on AM 950.

If you’re the first in your family to earn well, build savings, invest, or “make it out,” you already know the truth: first-gen wealth isn’t just a financial upgrade—it’s an emotional one. Pride and pressure show up together. And sometimes the more you build, the more anxious you feel about losing it.

In this episode, Elaine names what most people don’t say out loud: the identity conflict of being the “responsible one”, the weight of family expectations, the guilt that comes with boundaries, and the panic that hits when your nervous system still remembers scarcity—even if your paycheck is bigger now.

You’ll learn how to protect your progress without isolating from your people—using practical systems like Baseline–Buffer–Brickhouse, a support budget, a rescue rule, and decision rules that keep you generous and stable. This is values-aligned, conscious finance for first-gen high earners who want wealth without resentment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

– Why first-gen success can feel like a job (and why that’s normal)

Get the tools: Download the **First-Gen Wealth Boundary Kit (scripts + support budget + rules) on the website.

The post Do Different Better – Ep. 103: First-Gen Wealth The Pressure, The Pride, The Panic first appeared on AM 950.

Philip Anthony is joined by Caddy Frink and Molly Sinclair of Minnesota Recovery Connection. Caddy Frink (along with Cynthia Mungia) is also one of the hosts of the AM950 radio show, Redefining Recovery, A Recovery Revolution. Learn more about Minnesota Recovery Connection at: https://www.minnesotarecovery.org/

The post Downright Upright Show- Ep. 171: Caddy Frink and Molly Sinclair from Minnesota Recovery Connection first appeared on AM 950.

Bruce peels back the curtain on Chief Justice John Roberts’ latest attempt to convince us the Supreme Court isn’t a political weapon. Between a deep dive into the Court’s recent track record on voting rights and a look at their plummeting approval ratings, it’s clear the public isn’t buying the “neutral arbiter” act anymore. To wrap things up, the show takes a hard look at the “Trump 2.0” economy, breaking down how the ongoing war in Iran and rising inflation are hitting everyday Americans where it hurts most.

#PoliticsMatters #AM950 #BruceKlopfleisch #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #VotingRights #Inflation #EconomicNews #JohnRoberts #ProgressiveRadio

The post Episode 95 of Politics Matters with Bruce Klopfleisch first appeared on AM 950.

We find ourselves yet again in the depths of the side of real estate most consumers never get to see. In this episode, we sit down with Doug Miller: consumer protection attorney, Executive Director of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, and believe it or not, a real estate agent himself. A trusted ally of REC, Doug pulls back the curtain on the practices, conflicts of interest, and industry protections quietly shaping residential real estate, many of which consumers unknowingly agree to every day. From private listing networks to the reality of dual agency, this conversation challenges the idea that the system is built with the public’s best interest in mind. If you’ve ever wondered who real estate systems are really designed to serve, this conversation is for you. Find us at theRECollab.com

Extras:

Doug’s page on AttorneyREC

Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate

REC’s philosophy on Dual Agency

Learn how we approach fees here

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Matt Berna @ Bell Bank Mortgage

Ben Feldman @ Active Insurance Solutions

The post Reckoning With Real Estate – EP. 37: Conflicts Of Interest first appeared on AM 950.

Colleen Waterston sits down with her right-hand Alicia and neighbor Warren to dive into the emotional and messy journey of clearing out an estate filled with years of “excessive collecting.” They share the heartwarming story of how a massive garage sale turned into a beautiful way to honor memories while finally letting go of the physical clutter. You’ll also walk away with ten battle-tested tips on how to run your own successful sale this season without losing your mind in the process.

#Decluttering #GarageSaleTips #EstateSales #HomeOrganization #SortingThroughLife #MinnesotaLiving #LifeSimplified #CommunityBonding #LettingGo #SpaceBySpace

The post Select Sorting Through Life – Ep. 20: Master The Art Of The Neighborhood Garage Sale This Season first appeared on AM 950.

Rebecca Randen, attorney and owner of Randen Family Law, and training chair for the Collaborative Law Institute, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about Collaborative Divorce and Minnesota’s growing Collaborative law community.

The post Living Healthy and Aging Well – May 16,2026 first appeared on AM 950.

Ellie Krug fills in for Matt today. On the show:

Trump’s treasury slush fund; the trump administration draining our military’s munitions; Aly Gibbs from Assigned Media; Remembering former NBA player Jason Collins who came out as gay 13 years ago; Roots being banned in a Tennessee town; Ana Radelat of MinnPost; egg expiration dates; new federal rules to make it harder for transgender people to get guns; how transgender people can have fear when going to medical appointments

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