Best AM950 Radio 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Native Roots Radio – November 25, 2025 52:53

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Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge WisconsinBy AM950 Radio

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The Rick Smith Show 11-25-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick welcomes Guardian labor reporter Steven Greenhouse to unpack Trump’s “affordability week” a campaign push to claim credit for falling prices and economic relief. Greenhouse fact-checks Trump’s economic promises and spotlights ongoing cost-of-living concerns for working families. Rick and Steven challenge political spin …

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Native Roots Radio – November 24, 2025 52:50

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Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar NewsBy AM950 Radio

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Food Freedom Radio – November 22, 2025 44:11

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Laura Hedlund speaks with Michael Wright, Executive Director of Biomimetics International, to explore the exciting concept of the “Biosverse” and its potential for creating sustainable solutions by modeling nature’s 4-billion-year history of research and development. They discuss how systems thinking, biosensing, and embracing complexity can help s…

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Wall of Power Radio Hour – November 22, 2025 42:50

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Paul Metsa interviewed two stalwarts of the Minneapolis music scene. First up is Edie Baumgart who just finished a great book called A Musicians Menu- a book of recipes from Minnesota musicians, industry folks, and scenesters. Then Paul has a great chat with bandleader Nate Dungan, whose band Trailer Trash is about to take their Trashy Little Chris…

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The Rick Smith Show 11-24-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick addresses Trump’s latest outburst calling for Democrats to be charged with sedition and even executed, following their video urging troops to reject illegal orders. WI-1 congressional candidate Randy Bryce joins Rick to condemn this dangerous rhetoric and discuss the broader threat to democracy and working people when d…

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Native Roots Radio – November 21, 2025 48:44

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Robert Pilot and Bob Blake tackle some of the most pressing issues facing Native communities today, starting with the surprising threat that massive data centers pose to our energy grid and water supply. They follow this hard-hitting news with uplifting stories of Native entrepreneurship, giving a shout-out to celebrated chefs and young, innovative…

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The Rick Smith Show 11-21-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick dissects Trump’s Oval Office theatrics with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), spotlighting Trump’s warm praise and dismissive remarks about Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, calling Khashoggi “not well liked” and minimizing Saudi responsibility. With guests Pat LaMarche, journalist, and Jo…

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Native Roots Radio – November 20, 2025 52:50

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Joining Robert Pilot: Kahomy Weston of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi announcing the full design for the project, some exciting new details about the project to share. Robert Lillegren C.E.O Native American Community Development Institute – NACDIBy AM950 Radio

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The Rick Smith Show 11-20-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick first welcomes Labor Attorney David Borer to analyze Trump’s OPM rebranded Schedule F policy, which threatens federal workers by stripping collective bargaining rights, making thousands vulnerable to arbitrary firing and weakening protections for whistleblowers and workplace safety. Rick spotlights a rare bipartisan mom…

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Native Roots Radio – November 19, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Heather Maracle Fahey, PharmDBy AM950 Radio

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The Rick Smith Show 11-19-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick engages former NLRB chair Lauren McFerran, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation, to discuss her explosive report, "Trump’s Assault on Independent Agencies Endangers Us All." McFerran exposes how Trump’s unprecedented efforts to politicize federal agencies threaten their ability to serve the public and hold corporatio…

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Native Roots Radio – November 18, 2025 52:49

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Joining Robert Pilot: Natalie Rademacher of American Indian Center and Wendy PilotBy AM950 Radio

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Robert Pilot was joined by Heather Keeler, current member of the MN House from district 4A in northwestern Minnesota. Keeler recently announced that she will now run for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th district, currently held by Republican Michelle Fischbach.By AM950 Radio

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The Rick Smith Show 11-18-2025 1:00:00

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On the Rick Smith Show, Rick, alongside Raw Story’s Sarah Burris and investigative reporter Greg Palast, breaks down the appearance of Larry Summers’ name in the Jeffrey Epstein emails, emphasizing that Summers’ unethical correspondence and ongoing relationship with Epstein are alarming, but his real damage came from decades of harmful neoliberal p…