Best AM950 Podcasts (2026)

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (1/13/26) 15:50

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Patrick Coolican, the editor in chief of the Minnesota Reformer, returns for his weekly Tuesday visit. Today we talk all about ICE activity in Minnesota and how the Reformer is covering the latest developments. Find all the stories we talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/13/in-the-car-with-minneapolis-community-patrols/ https://mi…

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The Rick Smith Show 1-14-2026 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick checks in with Mother Jones freelance journalist Amanda Moore for an on-the-ground update from Minneapolis, where ICE operations are ramping up and Border Patrol’s presence is intensifying tensions in neighborhoods already on edge. Amanda explains how everyday encounters are escalating into chaos as resi…

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Native Roots Radio – January 13, 2025 53:18

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Joining Robert Pilo:Ruth Anna Buffalo CEO MIWRC ,She is an educator, community organizer, and a public health professional. Nikki Love Tiwahe CEO, along with Nikki LoveBy AM950 Radio

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – January 13, 2025 14:59

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A Democratic strategist and activist, best-selling author, podcaster, pundit and media advisor to candidates and causes, Cliff has impacted dozens of campaigns across the nation in a life that’s taken him from New York to DC to Cincinnati, were he rallies the resistance in purple America.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 1-13-2026 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by Sarah Burris, Senior Editor at AlterNet, to dig into the latest turmoil in Venezuela, the political battles in Minnesota, and the broader chaos defining the Trump administration’s agenda. Sarah connects the dots between foreign adventurism and domestic dysfunction. Later, NC-9 congressional …

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Native Roots Radio – January 12, 2025 52:52

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Joining Robert Pilot: Chase Iron Eyes is a Native American activist, attorney, and an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota and Standing Rock Sioux Tribes. He is a co-director and lead counsel of the Lakota People’s Law Project as well as a co-founder of the Native American news website Last Real Indians. ANTONY STATELY, PHD EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PR…

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – January 10, 2026 46:12

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Paul Metsa sits down with Vietnam veteran and legendary Twin Cities musician Ronn Easton to discuss his experiences during and after the war. Easton shares powerful insights into the challenges of returning home, his involvement with the organization Home of the Brave, and his perspective on the current political landscape in America. #WallOfPower …

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Food Freedom Radio – January 10, 2026 43:27

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Laura Hedlund explores the healing path of planetary health alongside Teddy Potter and Angelica Walton, moving from a culture of stress toward one of collective care. Together, they discuss how a planetary health diet and a shift in our core mindset can help us rebuild a more resilient and interconnected community. #FoodFreedom #PlanetaryHealth #Su…

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Native Roots Radio – January 9, 2025 48:34

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Robert Pilot welcomes State Senator Mary Kunesh to discuss the urgent response to ICE enforcement actions and the heartbreaking loss of community members in the Twin Cities. They explore the legislative battle for safer schools and the power of local resistance before diving into the corporate connections behind these government contracts. To close…

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Matt McNeil with Rev. Dr. Trish Sullivan Vanni (1/9/26) 26:18

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Matt is joined by Rev. Dr. Trish Sullivan Vanni as they discuss how to process all of the dark news that took place this week.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 1-9-2026 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by Craig Harrington, Research Director at Media Matters, to unpack the frantic “justification gymnastics” inside MAGA world as right-wing media scrambles to sell its latest talking points on Trump’s Venezuela adventure. Craig breaks down how the narrative keeps shifting to protect the former pr…

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Native Roots Radio – January 8, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: State Representative Heather Keeler and NACDI’s Robert LilligrenBy AM950 Radio

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – January 9, 2025 19:39

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Michael Brodkorb is the Matt McNeil Show’s Vikings expert as well as a noted author and political analyst.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 1-8-2026 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Emily de La Bruyère, co-founder of Horizon Advisory, about how China’s leaders must be ecstatic watching the United States chase every distraction as Trump abducts Venezuela’s president and shifts focus away from Beijing’s long-term strategy. Emily unpacks the geopolitical stakes and what U.S.…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: Controlled Fire – Debut Episode! 44:12

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Hunter Thundercloud and Robert Pilot discuss the revolutionary indigenous recovery model at the Thundermaker Wellness Center alongside co-founder Aero Funmaker. The conversation highlights how integrating Ho-Chunk cultural traditions and long-term stabilization periods can effectively address generational trauma and empower native men within their …

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Native Roots Radio – January 7, 2025 52:50

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Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge WisconsinBy AM950 Radio

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David Shuster with Matt – January 7, 2026 30:22

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David Shuster is an Emmy award winning broadcast journalist who is best known for his work at NBC News and MSNBC and his ongoing YouTube videos on “Rebel HQ.”By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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The Rick Smith Show 1-7-2026 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by economist Francisco Rodríguez, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Economic and Policy Research and author of The Collapse of Venezuela, to unpack the roots of Venezuela’s economic implosion and the scorched‑earth politics that paved the way for today’s crisis. Then investigative journa…

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Native Roots Radio – January 6, 2025 44:42

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Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC, and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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The Rick Smith Show 1-6-2026 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Sarah Burris, Senior Digital Editor at Alternet, about Donald Trump’s recent cognitive test spectacle and the explosive reporting around a planned U.S. invasion of Venezuela. Later, former Obama OSHA official Jordan Barab joins the conversation to break down the Trump administration’s effort t…

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Native Roots Radio – January 5, 2025 52:47

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Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake from Red Lake and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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Brittlestar – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 22:49

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Brittlestar (Stewart Reynolds) has built a global following by combining sharp wit, family-friendly humour, and razor-clear observations about the absurdities of modern life. With more than 650 million views across platforms and hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly, his videos make people laugh, think… and occasionally wonder if he’s spying on th…

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Chris Kluwe – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 21:48

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The son of a local energy and refinery project manager, Chris grew up in a middle-class family in Orange County. He attended public school from kindergarten through college in Southern California, developing a fearless sense of leadership both in the classroom and on the football field. As he continued his football career at UCLA, where he graduate…

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Cliff Schecter – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 44:43

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Cliff Schecter didn’t just discover the GOP’s bad, find our voices & switch sides. We’ve been at it for 25 yrs. Cliff wrote the ads that helped Biden beat Trump in ’20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN. https://www.blueamp.co/subscribeBy Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Dr. Joe Eastman – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 22:48

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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently discusses COVID, flu, measles, and more on the Matt McNeil Show.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Drew Ross – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 21:23

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Drew Ross is a writer, editor, and researcher. For his writing on local history, he won the 2024 Solon J. Buck Award from the Minnesota Historical Society. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bill Lindeke is an urban geographer and writer who focuses on how our environments shape our lives. He is the author of St. Paul: an Urban Biography and Closing …

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John Parker of The Gaily Show – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 22:01

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The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the US. GLAAD Media Award nominees John Parker and Jim Pounds host an unapologetic hour with legislators, authors, journalists, organizers, researchers, and more. We feature the following contributors (see graphic below for schedule): • Tammye Nash, Dallas Voice • Jake Wittich, Wind…

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Greg Bakun – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 19:35

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Greg Bakun is the host of Ghost Box Radio, airing every weeknight on AM950 at 10 PM.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Kat Abughazaleh – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 21:50

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Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois’ Ninth District because Democrats need to do more to stop Trump and fight for working people.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Larry Millett – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 44:37

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Larry Millett, a native of Minneapolis, is a graduate of St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota (BA, English, 1969) and the University of Chicago (MA, English, 1970). He spent much of his career as a writer, reporter, and editor for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, joining the newspaper in 1972. In 1984, he won a Knight Fellowship to the Univers…

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Mary Lucia – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 19:27

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Mary Lucia is a media broadcast personality, writer, actor, and voiceover artist. She worked at The Current from 2005 to 2022 and was well known for her unconventional style and expansive music knowledge. She hosted the local music show Popular Creeps, twice a Minnesota Music Award winner for Best Locally Produced Show, and she was voted best FM ra…

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Patti Vasquez – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 21:51

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“Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez” is a progressive talk show with heart and humor. Patti engages guests and listeners in discussions about the issues that matter most to them, shining a spotlight on local and national stories, never steering her audience astray. The show is also broadcast on AM 950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota KTNF and Alt…

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Paul Metsa – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 42:08

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Paul Metsa is a legendary musician and songwriter from Minnesota. Born on the Iron Range, he has been based in Minneapolis since 1978. He has received seven Minnesota Music Awards and has played more than five thousand gigs, including forays to Iceland and Siberia. He lives in Northeast Minneapolis with his faithful dog, Blackie; a dozen or so guit…

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Paul Metsa – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 42:08

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Paul Metsa is a legendary musician and songwriter from Minnesota. Born on the Iron Range, he has been based in Minneapolis since 1978. He has received seven Minnesota Music Awards and has played more than five thousand gigs, including forays to Iceland and Siberia. He lives in Northeast Minneapolis with his faithful dog, Blackie; a dozen or so guit…

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Paul Niland – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 44:41

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Paul Niland is an Irish journalist based in Ukraine. He is the founder of the country’s national suicide prevention hotline, Lifeline UkraineBy Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Peter Geye – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 21:18

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Peter Geye is the author of the award-winning novels Safe from the Sea, The Lighthouse Road, and Wintering, winner of the Minnesota Book Award, Northernmost, The Ski Jumpers, and A Lesser Light. Geye received his MFA from the University of New Orleans and his PhD from Western Michigan University, where he was editor of Third Coast. Born and raised …

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Richard Carlbom – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 42:33

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Richard Carlbom is the head of the Minnesota DFL.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Robert Pilot – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 43:58

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Robert Pilot/Wakaja Hari is the host of Native Roots Radio, heard 5 nights a week on AM950.By AM950 Radio

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Robert Pilot – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 43:58

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Robert Pilot/Wakaja Hari is the host of Native Roots Radio, heard 5 nights a week on AM950.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Sasha Davis – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 22:09

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Sasha Davis is an activist and professor in the Department of Environmental and Sustainability Studies at Keene State College in New Hampshire. He is author of Islands and Oceans: Reimagining Sovereignty and Social Change and The Empires’ Edge: Militarization, Resistance, and Transcending Hegemony in the Pacific.…

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Trace Beaulieu – Matt McNeil Holiday Interviews 2025 23:48

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TRACE BEAULIEU is a comic actor, writer, and performer. He was a founding member of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning, cult hit show, Mystery Science Theater 3000. In addition to writing, occasionally directing, designing and building sets and props, Trace performed the puppet character Crow T. Robot, and mad scientist Dr. Clayton Forrester…

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Native Roots Radio – December 30, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Hunter Thndercloud of Thundermaker Wellness is a premier Native American owned and operated wellness centerBy AM950 Radio

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 30, 2025 44:38

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It’s Matt’s annual year-in-review hour with Jeff Stein today!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Native Roots Radio – December 29, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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Food Freedom Radio – December 27, 2025 43:27

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In this final 2025 episode of Food Freedom Radio, Laura Hedlund interviews activist Robin Greenfield about his journey toward personal agency and radical sustainability. Greenfield discusses his lifestyle pledges, including living below the poverty line and foraging 100% of his food, while offering practical tips on wild fermentation, DIY green pow…

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Native Roots Radio – December 23, 2025 52:51

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Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge WisconsinBy AM950 Radio

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Native Roots Radio – December 22, 2025 52:04

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Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Lake Soler ear with the Solar News and Sports. Natalie Rademacher MAIC Communications CoordinatorBy AM950 Radio

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – December 22, 2025 19:40

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Matt and Michael preview this week’s game against the Lions on Christmas Day.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – December 20, 2025 43:06

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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