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2026 Election, Todd Blanch; BBC disposition; Update on the Iran War; Voice of Tom Servo, Kevin Murphy; local media ignoring Metro Surge; WSJ’s hit piece on Peggy Flanagan

Kevin Murphy has cultivated the act of talking back to the movies into an art form and a career. For ten years Kevin co-wrote and directed the Peabody Award-winning series Mystery Science Theater 3000, and starred as the plucky red robot Tom Servo. Classic episodes of MST3K, as its legion of fans call it, continue to be huge sellers on Shout! Factory DVDs and streaming on Netflix.

John Parker catches up with author Blair Fell to unpack his newly released novel, The Two Wills. Their chat dives into a queer reimagining of William Shakespeare’s love life and the mysterious young man who originally inspired his famous sonnets. They also explore Oscar Wilde’s historical theories alongside the creative challenges of bringing authentic Elizabethan dialogue to a modern audience.

Joining Robert Pilot: Sheila Lamb and Bob Blake

New Mexico orders Meta to pay $25 billion; Vivek releases ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother; today’s updates from the Middle East; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday visit; October surprises; news media does whatever it can to attack Flanagan; racist UST student apologizes and pulls out of school; LRT Green Line extension.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national stories.

Robert Pilot chats with Attorney General Keith Ellison about the critical role of the Native vote and the ongoing fight to protect tribal sovereignty. They also cover pressing issues for Indigenous communities across the state, ranging from defending the Indian Child Welfare Act to addressing housing affordability.