Best AM950 Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of the Wall of Power Radio Hour, Paul Metsa reunites with longtime bandmates Tim O’Keefe, Jack Pasternacki, and Joe Luoma to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their band, Cats Under the Stars. The group swaps stories about everything from jamming in high school and surviving freezing canoe trip gigs to what fans can expect at their …

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The Rick Smith Show 12-22-2025 1:00:00

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Last new show of 2025 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rick-smith-show419/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Rick Smith

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (12/19/25) 17:58

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Michael Brodkorbb joins Matt to talk Vikings vs. Giants and the big Bears-Packers game this weekend!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 12-19-2025 1:00:00

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Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org Find us on: · DirecTV (Channel 348) · Dish (Channel 269) · Sling · Roku · Apple TV · Amazon Fire TV · Get the FSTV iOS app HERE Did you miss last night’s show? Miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work, or around the house? Download the podcast o…

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Native Roots Radio – December 18, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Franky Jackson, Tribal Historic Compliance Officer of Prairie Island and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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Paul Metsa with Matt – December 18, 2025 18:45

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Legendary Iron Range band Cats Under the Stars are re-releasing their 45 RPM single “Louie, Louie” / “Blue Ghosts” from 1982 (recorded at the Children’s Theater studio) along with a previously unreleased rap song written by Cats guitarist Jack Pasternacki that Paul and Jack recorded in 1984 called “Under Grey Skies in the Buffalo Zone.” This releas…

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Paul Metsa with Matt – December 18, 2025 18:45

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Legendary Iron Range band Cats Under the Stars are re-releasing their 45 RPM single “Louie, Louie” / “Blue Ghosts” from 1982 (recorded at the Children’s Theater studio) along with a previously unreleased rap song written by Cats guitarist Jack Pasternacki that Paul and Jack recorded in 1984 called “Under Grey Skies in the Buffalo Zone.” This releas…

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The Rick Smith Show 12-18-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, about the devastating consequences of Speaker Mike Johnson blocking a vote to extend ACA subsidies and why it could hit working families hardest. Lawson also reacts to Donald Trump’s vile, tone-deaf response to the murder of Rob Reiner.…

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Native Roots Radio – December 17, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Barb Fabre of Little Moments Count and Arvina Martin of Emerge WisconsinBy AM950 Radio

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Jeff Stein with Matt – December 17, 2025 22:51

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Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 12-17-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick calls out the disgraceful response from Donald Trump following the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, exposing a complete lack of decency and reminding listeners that the GOP continues to mirror his cruelty and moral collapse. Later, Lori Wallach, director of Rethink Trade, joins Rick to break down Trump’…

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Native Roots Radio – December 16, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: New Native Theatre and Bob Blake Solar Bear with the Solar News and Sports #followers #highlightsBy AM950 Radio

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (12/16/25) 18:27

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Patrick Coolican returns for our weekly conversation with Brett about what’s happening in the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talk about ICE raids impacting immigrant businesses, a Trump administration investigation of Minnesota’s unemployment insurance program and a new Republican Party MN Governor poll. Find more about what they talked about at: h…

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The Rick Smith Show 12-16-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick sits down with Morris Pearl, Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires, to unpack how private equity is dismantling America’s economy from the inside out, destroying jobs, gutting communities, and enriching a powerful few. They explore what real reform could look like and how policy can protect workers instead…

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Native Roots Radio – December 15, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge WI and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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Melissa Corrigan with Matt – December 15, 2025 22:49

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US Navy veteran, freelance writer & investigative columnist, philosopher & community builder. Ally. Advocate. Armed with truth and a keyboard.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Food Freedom Radio – December 13, 2025 44:36

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Host Laura Hedlund interviews Will Crombie of Organic Compound about building a resilient, community-focused food system through agroforestry and regenerative farming practices. Crombie shares his family’s journey transforming 42 acres into hazelnut and tree-range chicken production, advocating for local economic models over the industrial system. …

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The Rick Smith Show 12-15-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Laura Packard, founder of Voices of Health Care Action, about the Senate’s failure to act as millions brace for massive spikes in health insurance premiums. Packard lays out what rising costs will mean for working families and why lawmakers are ignoring a looming crisis. Later, Rick Heldreth, …

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (12/12/25) 19:06

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Matt and Michael have our weekly Vikings update as they react to a much needed Vikings win and talk about Sunday’s game vs. the Dallas Cowboys.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 12-12-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Will Bunch, national columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about the growing resistance to ICE raids and the fear, disruption, and community pushback unfolding across the country as federal agents escalate harassment tactics. Later, Randy Landreneau, President of US Inventor, joins Rick to …

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Native Roots Radio – December 11, 2025 52:37

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Joining Robert Pilot: State Sen. Mary Kunesh and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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Native Roots Radio – December 10, 2025 52:50

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Learn about your rights and resources as a renter this winter and how Native community members are coming together to keep our community safe through Many Shields, part of the Indigenous Protector Movement.By AM950 Radio

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Jeff Stein with Matt – December 10, 2025 22:52

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Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politcs Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 12-10-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick reflects on his weekend trip to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, a deep-red, Trump-voting region where candid conversations with working-class rural residents revealed both their struggles and the huge opportunity for outreach. Rick describes how Trump’s policies are quite literally harming the very communities …

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Native Roots Radio – December 9, 2025 52:52

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Joining Robert Pilot: Heather Keeler running for Congress, Shelley Buck running for MN House, and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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Brett Johnson with Max Nesterak of the MN Reformer (12/9/25) 13:33

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Brett was joined by Minnesota Reformer writer Max Nesterak, as they discussed his recent article, “Prosecutors have brought over 3,500 charges for marijuana possession in cars since legalization.” Read it at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/09/prosecutors-have-brought-over-3500-charges-for-marijuana-possession-in-cars-since-legalization/…

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The Rick Smith Show 12-9-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Ed Wytkind, Interim Director of the AFL-CIO Technology Institute, about Elon Musk’s claim that work will be “optional” in 20 years. Wytkind breaks down what AI and automation really mean for workers, warning that without strong labor standards and worker voice, tech could accelerate inequality…

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Native Roots Radio – December 8, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin and Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar NewsBy AM950 Radio

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Jonathan Larsen with Matt – December 8, 2025 22:49

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Jonathan Larsen is a journalist who has worked at CNN, MSNBC, and The Young Turks (TYT). He created Up with Chris Hayes, helped launch Anderson Cooper 360, was a senior producer on Countdown with Keith Olbermann, and was managing editor/executive producer at TYT, America’s largest online progressive news network. His original reporting has been cit…

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Food Freedom Radio – December 6, 2025 44:22

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Host Laura Hedlund speaks with Curt Arens, Senior Editor of Nebraska Farmer, to discuss the economic and cultural repercussions of Tyson Foods closing its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska. They examine the factors driving the closure, including drought and low cattle inventory, while analyzing how this impacts a town where the cattle po…

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The Rick Smith Show 12-8-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage, about the growing national demand for a true living wage. Jayaraman highlights new polling showing overwhelming, cross-demographic support for raising the minimum wage—with a majority of workers backing $25 an hour as the standard needed to keep up w…

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Native Roots Radio – December 5, 2025 52:16

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Robert and Wendy tackle reports of ICE harassment in Minneapolis before Senator Mary Kunesh updates us on MMIR progress. To close, Wendy celebrates a fur-free Fashion Week and shares a wild story about her cat, Goliath.By AM950 Radio

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (12/5/25) 18:45

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Matt and Michael have our weekly Vikings update as they commiserate over the lost season and preview Sunday’s game vs. Washington.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 12-5-2025 1:00:00

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Native Roots Radio – December 4, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren of NACDIBy AM950 Radio

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The Rick Smith Show 12-4-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Gabe Hagen, owner of Brick Road Coffee, about Small Business for America’s Future’s new survey, “Is Christmas Cancelled?” Hagen describes how affordability pressures, shrinking customer spending, and rising costs are squeezing Main Street from every direction. Later, Naveed Shah, Political Dir…

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Native Roots Radio – December 3, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin and Angie Vig of Vig GuitarsBy AM950 Radio

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Jeff Stein with Matt – December 3, 2025 22:50

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Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 12-3-2025 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with author and watchdog expert Lisa Graves about her powerful new book, Without Precedent. Graves unpacks the hidden networks of influence shaping the Supreme Court and reveals how decades-long campaigns by wealthy special interests have quietly reshaped American law. Rick guides a fast-moving, ac…

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Native Roots Radio – December 2, 2025 48:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Blake, Solar Bear News and Sports, Suzanne Nash with Indigi-baby food and Natalie Rademacher MAICBy AM950 Radio

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Brett with Patrick Coolican (12/2/25) 18:02

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Brett has our weekly conversation with the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. Today they talked about a new federal investigation about alleged ties between Somali-Americans convicted of stealing money from public programs and al-Shabaab, Tim Walz going on Meet the Press and more. Find more about what they talked about at:…

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Native Roots Radio – December 1, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin, and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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The Rick Smith Show 11-27-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by NC-9 congressional candidate and 24-year Army veteran Rich Ojeda to discuss the Pentagon’s investigation into Senator Mark Kelly and other Democrats over a video reminding soldiers they must refuse illegal orders, and what that means for civil-military relations in a second Trump term. Ojeda warns that weap…

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Native Roots Radio – November 26, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Jalisa McKee an Mato Wayuhi Speaking on the upcoming production of New Native Theatre A Christmas In Ochopee, Robert Lilligren C.E.O NACDIBy AM950 Radio

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The Rick Smith Show 11-26-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick welcomes Dr. Keith Pochick to examine the Trump Department of Education’s controversial move to exclude nursing from the list of “professional degree” programs, a change that threatens advanced loan access for nursing students and risks deepening the nation’s nursing shortage. Guardian Labor Reporter Michael Sainato joi…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/25/25) 15:54

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Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. They talked about Right-wing reporting on Somali money allegedly going to al-Shabaab and more a super PAC dropping big money in the Minnesota’s US Senate primary. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/25/right-wing-reporting-o…

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Native Roots Radio – November 25, 2025 52:53

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Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge WisconsinBy AM950 Radio