Best Michael Brodkorb Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – September 19, 2025 20:20

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Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Bonus Episode: A Break Down with Rep. Nolan West on Civility 39:16

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky!' In this episode, hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr pause the regular political chaos to highlight the importance of meaningful leadership. Michael and Becky are joined by Representative Nolan West, a Republican from Blaine, Minnesota, known for his collaborative a…

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Matt McNeil with Larry Millett (9/18/25) 20:47

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Matt was joined by Minnesota author Larry Millett. They talked about his newest book, Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis. Order he book now: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517920470/mysterious-tales-of-old-minneapolis/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Ellie Krug (9/18/25) 13:00

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Matt was joined by Ellie Krug, host of the Illegal Trans Woman (Saturdays 4-5 PM). They talk about anti-transgender rhetoric being spread after the Charlie Kirk and Annunciation shootings.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down of Gun Policy: From Gun Owner to Reformer 1:19:34

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Welcome to the latest episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' which dives into recent policy discussions and political developments. Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr welcome Mounds View Mayor Zach Lindstrom to discuss his recent op-ed on gun control and his evolving views as a gun owner and hunter. They delve into the complexities of …

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Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar 18:49

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Matt was joined by Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar, to discuss the commercial side of solar energy. With policy changes recently announced and more on the horizon, many businesses are looking to lock in the best incentives before the rules shift under the new administration. Michael explained how securing sol…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/16/25) 16:20

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It’s our weekly visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer! Today we talk Walz reelection, data on gun safety laws, and the legislature getting ready for gun bills at the upcoming special session. Here’s all that was covered: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/16/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-launches-reelection-campaign-for-third-term/ http…

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The Matt McNeil Show- September 15, 2025 1:29:53

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Matt talks about his weekend in Chicago; China is not placing orders for US soybeans; Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins the show to discuss her Senate run; groyper movement that Charlie Kirk’s killer allegedly belonged to; restauranteur Ann Kim under fire; hypocrisy of Rep. Van Orden; Michael Brodkorb discusses last night’s game.…

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – September 15, 2025 14:44

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Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan with Matt – September 15, 2025 10:59

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Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota’s 50th Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and currently the country’s highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office. At the center of all her work is making progress for children, working families, communities of color and Indigenous communities, and Minnesotans who have historica…

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Bruce Klopfleisch with Matthew Blake of MinnPost (9/12/25) 19:47

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Bruce was joined by MinnPost writer Matthew Blake to talk about prospects of a special session based on his recent reporting: https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2025/09/walzs-urgency-to-act-on-gun-violence-runs-into-political-reality-in-divided-legislature/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Bruce Klopfleisch with Greta Bedekovics (9/12/25) 22:48

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Bruce Klopfleisch was joined by Greta Bedekovics, associate director of Democracy at the Center for American Progress. They talk about how CAP has changed their guidance for states with independent redistricting commissions in response to Republican gerrymandering.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Bruce Klopfleisch with Pema Levy of Mother Jones on Gerrymandering 21:50

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Bruce was joined by Mother Jones writer Pema Levy as they talk about some of her recent articles on Republican gerrymandering: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/republican-racial-gerrymandering/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/voting-rights-act-supreme-court-2/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down About The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:01:31

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Welcome to the latest episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky.'In this week's episode, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr shift focus from their planned discussion to address the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, which occurred while he was speaking at a college campus. Michael and Becky explore the impact of escalating political vi…

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Maggiy Emery with Mike McIntee – September 11, 2025 14:49

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Maggiy Emery is an experienced nonprofit and political strategist with a background in communications, organizing, and development in such issue areas as gun violence prevention, food justice, animal welfare, immigrant and refugee rights, and more. She has a deep passion for sustainable agriculture and the revitalization of rural spaces, and she is…

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John Fugelsang with Mike McIntee – September 11, 2025 16:12

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He’s been murdered on CSI, interviewed 2 Beatles on separate continents in the same week, and famously once got Mitt Romney’s advisor to call Governor Romney an ‘etch a sketch’ on CNN. Actor, comedian & broadcaster John Fugelsang hosts ‘Tell Me Everything” weekdays on SiriusXM Insight #121. He recently performed in ‘The Bill of Rights Concert” alon…

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Pastor John Matthews with Mike McIntee – September 11, 2025 21:02

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By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Jeff Stein with Matt – September 10, 2025 22:48

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Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/9/25) 17:44

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Patrick Coolican returns for his weekly Tuesday visit. This week Brett and Patrick talk about Zack Stephenson being named DFL house leader, Gov. Walz calling a special session on guns, and Gov. Walz issuing an executive order on vaccine access in Minnesota.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – September 5, 2025 16:37

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Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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State Auditor Julie Blaha with Matt – September 4, 2025 17:23

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Julie Blaha is the State Auditor of Minnesota.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down about Guns, Safety, and the Politics in Between 1:12:38

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Welcome to the latest episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky.' This week, Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb welcome Bryan Strawser, Chairman of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, for a timely and in-depth discussion following the tragic Annunciation Church shooting. Together, they break down the facts, policy debates, and political reacti…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – September 3, 2025 21:48

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Cliff Schecter/David Shuster 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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Brett Johnson with Max Nesterak (9/2/25) 16:26

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Brett was joined by the Minnesota Reformer’s Max Nesterak. Today they talked about Gov. Tim Walz possibly calling a special session to address gun safety as well as some labor stats about Minnesota.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down About the Tragedy at Annunciation Church and School 1:07:19

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In this heart-wrenching episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky', hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr pivot from their planned political discussion to focus on the tragic shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. The shooting, which occurred during an all-school mass, left 18 wounded and claimed the lives of two youn…

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (8/28/25) 22:48

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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, avian flu, and other diseases. Today Matt and Joe talk about how RFK is messing up data tracking for many diseases. Plus updates on Avian flu, new COVID variants and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Ellie Krug (8/27/25) 11:47

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Matt was joined by the host of the Illegal Trans Woman, Ellie Krug. In light of the Minneapolis mass shooter being identified as a transgender woman, Ellie talks about how hate merchants might use this shooting as justification to further marginalize transgender people.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/27/25) 22:51

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It’s a more somber visit with Jeff Stein this week as Matt and Jeff react to the mass shooting at a Minneapolis school/church. They also talk about Democrats continuing to over perform in special elections.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Brett Johnson with Max Nesterak (8/26/25) 17:41

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Brett was joined by Max Nesterak, the deputy editor of the Minnesota Reformer who reports on labor and housing. Today’s topics included the DNC meetings in Minneapolis, minimum wage raises and a labor dispute with University of Minnesota service workers. Find more at: https://minnesotareformer.com/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Kat Abughazaleh with Matt – August 26, 2025 15:00

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Kat Abughazaleh is a journalist and candidate for Illinois’s 9th congressional district.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Elizabeth Glidden with Mike McIntee – August 25, 2025 18:36

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Elizabeth Glidden is Deputy Director of the Minnesota Housing Partnership.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Alee Schmierer with Mike McIntee – August 25, 2025 12:23

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Mary Hartnett with Mike McIntee – August 25, 2025 18:36

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Mary Hartnett has served as the Executive Director of three different nonprofits, the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans. She has also worked as a lobbyist and consultant to nonprofits and state agencies. She has decades of experience working on voter education, voter engagement and voting rights. She has organized and mo…

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Nekima Levy Armstrong with Mike McIntee – August 25, 2025 21:47

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Nekima Levy Armstrong is an award-winning civil rights lawyer, scholar-activist, and past president of the Minneapolis NAACP. She is a frequent speaker on national and international news outlets about racial justice advocacy and public policy, most notably including an interview with Oprah. Nekima is also a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and po…

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AM950 at the State Fair- August 21, 2025 21:48

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John Parker and Jim Pounds host the Gaily Show every weekday at 2 PM on AM950, plus the podcast This Queer Book Saved My Life. Robert Pilot hosts Native Roots Radio weeknights at 5 PM, and Greg Bakun does GhostBox Radio every weeknight at 10 PM.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down About Uber-Lyft, Lies, and Regent Selection 1:04:08

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Welcome to another episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky', with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr. This week, Michael and Becky dive deep into the week's hot political topics. They discuss the ongoing drama surrounding Minneapolis mayoral candidate and State Senator Omar Fateh, whose dishonesty over threats over contentious Uber-Lyft l…

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Jeff Stein with Matt – August 20, 2025 22:50

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

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (8/19/25) 18:38

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Brett is joined by Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talk about a Ramsey Co. court ruling that could have massive impacts on the legislature, Keith Ellison suing Tik Tok and why right wing media outlets are giving a platform to Vance Boelter, the killer of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.…

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Ellie Krug with Matt – August 19, 2025 22:49

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Ellie Krug is the host of The Illegal Trans Woman, airing at 4 PM Saturdays on AM950 and also a noted author having just released her new memoir Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Lifw.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Caleb McEwen with Matt – August 14, 2025 13:23

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Caleb McEwen is Artistic Director at The Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down About Police, Politics, and Polls 1:18:32

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Join us in this episode of ‘The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky’, with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr. This week, Michael and Becky Scherr are joined by David FitzSimmons, Chief of Staff for Congressman Brad Finstad, and a former state representative known for his political acumen. The discussion kicks off with President Donald Trump's recent…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/13/25) 22:50

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Matt is joined by national political expert Jeff Stein for his weekly Wednesday visit. They talked about Trump’s military takeover of DC, distractions from Epstein, economic warning signs and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – August 12, 2025 18:18

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Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Bill Corbett with Matt – August 12, 2025 22:51

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Bill Corbett is a former writer for MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and also a performer on the show, providing the voice of the robot Crow (v.2.0) and playing various other strange characters — including the all-powerful but clueless alien The Observer (a.k.a. “Brain Guy”). Corbett is also a screenwriter and playwright. Corbett’s screenplay STARSHIP …

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (8/8/25) 16:51

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Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to look at the Vikings preseason plus some thoughts on recent MN political news.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Anita Gaul (8/8/25) 24:58

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Matt was joined in studio by former MN State Senate candidate Anita Gaul. They talk about political and cultural issues in rural Minnesota in the age of Trump II.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down with Andy Brehm: From Baseball to Ballots 1:02:01

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Welcome to another fantastic episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr. This week, hosts Michael and Becky are joined by Andy Brehm, Star Tribune columnist, corporate lawyer, and vocal Republican from Minnesota. Andy discusses his recent op-eds in the Star Tribune, highlighting his views on the Minn…

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Jeff Stein with Matt – August 6, 2025 22:48

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

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Matthew Blake with Brett – August 5, 2025 16:44

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Matthew Blake covers state government for MinnPost. He is unmistakably from the Midwest.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Ellie Krug with Philip Anthony – August 4, 2025 18:34

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Ellie Krug is the host of The Illegal Trans Woman, airing Saturdays at 4 PM on AM950.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota