Best Philip Stein Podcasts (2025)

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Patrick Coolcan with Brett – July 1 2025 15:44

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

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Robert Pilot with Matt – June 30, 2025 8:01

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Robert Pilot is the host of Native Roots Radio, every weeknight at 5 on AM950.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – June 19, 2025 21:46

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Cliff Schecter is a columnist for the Daily Beast and Democratic political and PR strategist. He is the author of The Real McCain: Why Conservatives Don’t Trust Him and Why Independents Shouldn’t. He co-hosts the UnPresidented podcast on iTunes and Patreon. Schecter is a former CEO of Majority Ohio, a public policy organization, and a former contri…

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – June 17, 2025 18:40

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

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Philip Bither with Matt – June 17, 2025 18:11

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Philip Bither has been Walker Art Center’s Senior Curator of Performing Arts since April 1997, overseeing one of the country’s leading contemporary performing arts programs. He has overseen significant expansion of the Performing Arts program, including the building of the McGuire Theater, an acclaimed new theatrical space within the Walker expansi…

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Matt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (6/13/25) 22:49

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Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez,who you can hear weeknights 9-10 PM on AM950. They talk about LA immigration raids, Kristi Noem’s fear of being asked questions and more!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – June 12, 2025 22:43

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

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Tosh Hall - Global Chief Creative Officer at JKR 47:58

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Send us a text In the final episode of this series, Claire sits down with Tosh Hall, global chief creative officer at JKR, an agency that has been recognised as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and winner of multiple top design awards, including Creative Review’s Design Studio of the Year and Ad Age’s A-list Design and Branding Agenc…

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Jeff Stein with Matt – June 11, 2025 22:50

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

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – June 10, 2025 19:14

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

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Greg Bakun with Matt – June 5, 2025 19:49

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

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Helen Keyes - Brand Consultant & Ex - Global Head of Brand, Communications and Digital Design at Philips 57:58

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Send us a text In our latest episode, Claire speaks to Helen Keyes, who was most recently the global head of brand, communications and digital design at Philips, where she was also part of the award-winning Philips Design leadership team. She has contributed to major brands along the way including Royal Mail, Mazda, Scandinavian Airlines, and the F…

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Jeff Stein with Matt – June 4, 2025 22:49

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

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Matthew Blake with Brett – June 3, 2025 16:19

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Originally hailing from Wisconsin, Matt recently moved to the Twin Cities from Chicago, where he taught writing. He previously worked for a range of business publications covering policies on mental health care, housing/real estate, banking and law. He has also covered various levels of government, from doing explanatory journalism on the federal g…

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Matt McNeil with Trish Sullivan Vanni (5/30/25) 19:14

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Matt was joined by the Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni, PhD, who is a presbyter of the ECC and the Pastoral Director of Charis, the first Ecumenical Catholic Community in Minnesota. She’ll be making periodic appearances on Matt’s show as a spiritual advisor.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Greg Bakun Live from Des Moines Con! 14:56

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Matt McNeil is joined by Greg Bakun of GhostBox Radio who reports live from Des Moines Con!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Dave Recchia, Executive Creative Director at The Team 53:09

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Send us a text This week, Claire sits down with Dave Recchia, Executive Creative Director at creative brand consultancy The Team. An award-winning creative director and author, Dave takes us on a journey from his early days in Australia to a 27-year career at The Team in London - shaping iconic brands like Heathrow Airport, McLaren Formula One, Nat…

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Claire Leslie Johnson and Diane Miller with Matt – May 28, 2925 15:45

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Hennepin History Museum presents Hennepin Fest, a women-led music festival celebrating the diverse history and culture of our community! Saturday, May 31 2025, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Washburn Fair Oaks ParkBy Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Jeff Stein with Matt – May 28, 2025 22:49

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

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – May 27, 2025 15:59

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

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Matt McNeil with Katy Tessman (5/22/25) 13:42

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Matt is joined by musician Katy Tessman, who just released her new Turnbuckles EP. Learn more at: https://www.katytessman.com/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (5/22/25) 22:46

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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about a measles outbreak from a Shakira concert, new COVID mutations, COVID booster shots, whether Avian flu will transmit to humans and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Claire Parker, Group Creative Partner at The Chase - Live from the Northern Design Festival 52:10

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Send us a text In this episode, recorded live at the Northern Design Festival, Claire met up with Claire Parker, Group Creative Partner at The Chase. Claire shares her globe-trotting and award-winning career to date. With over 30 years in the industry, working in major cities including Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, Amsterdam and New York, Claire ha…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/21/25) 22:47

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Jeff is back for our weekly Wednesday visit! This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump pushing a white genocide conspiracy theory in South Africa, the “big beautiful bill” and more!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Ben Schierer (5/20/25) 17:00

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Matt was joined by Ben Schierer, who wrote the book, Perpich A Minnesota Original. Order the book at https://nextchapterbooksellers.com/book/9781681343082By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/20/25) 18:06

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It’s Brett’s weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. Here’s the stories they covered today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/20/minnesota-legislative-session-ends-no-bang-barely-a-whimper/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/19/lawmakers-play-blame-game-as-session-comes-to-end-without-major-budget-bills/ https:/…

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Episode 137: Righting History 35:31

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History buffs, this one is for you! Join Philip and his guest, historian Shalom Lamm, founder of OperationBenjamin.org. Operation Benjamin is devoted to preserving the memories of American-Jewish servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the cause of freedom during World War I and World War II. Tune in and enjoy! The post…

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (5-19-25) 18:45

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Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Vikings 2025 schedule and the end of session at the State Legislature.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Marc Català - Mucho. Live from OFFF Barcelona 43:19

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Send us a text Last week at in sunny Barcelona, My Life in Design was recorded live at OFFF with special guest: Marc Català. In this in-person episode, Marc shares the story behind co-founding Mucho - a global design agency with studios in Barcelona, San Francisco, and Melbourne, and a collective of 11 partners. With award-winning work for brands l…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/14/25) 22:58

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This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump being bribed with a plane from Quatar, cuts to Medicaid and Snap benefits and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Jake Wittich of the Windy City Tines (5/7/25) 22:49

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Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on the new Chicago Teachers Union Contract which includes a number of LGBTQ+ protections and the debut of The First Homosexuals at Wrightwood 659 in Lincoln Park (Chicago). Windy City Times has been the voice of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community since 1985. This year marks the …

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/13/25) 19:06

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Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (https://minnesotareformer.com/). Here’s the stories they talked about today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/12/minnesota-child-care-advocates-rally-federal-child-care-cuts/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/09/trumps-tariffs-weigh-heavy-on-truckers-as-overseas-shipments-sink/…

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Matt McNeil with Mary Jo Pehl (5/13/25) 22:50

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Matt was joined by Mary Jo Pehl from MST3K and RiffTrax. They talk about doing comedy during Trump II, the mechanics of stand up comedy, political news and more. Also catch Mary and other MST3K alums for a standup show on Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy…

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Matt McNeil with Katrina Simons (5/12/25) 17:07

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Matt was joined by Katrina Simons, host of our newest show, Boldly Challenging Ableism (Sundays at 2 PM). Boldly Challenging Ableism exposes ableism and dismantles myths that marginalize people with disabilities. The show debuts this Sunday at 2 PM. Find podcasts and more info at: https://www.am950radio.com/events/boldly-challenging-ableism/…

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Claire Robertshaw - Executive Creative Director at Design Bridge and Partners 1:02:28

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Send us a text This week, Claire met up with Claire Robertshaw, Executive Creative Director at Design Bridge and Partners - the world’s most awarded brand design agency. Claire leads the London studio, overseeing creative excellence across one of the most dynamic teams in the industry. She's also a powerful advocate for gender equality, education, …

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Matt McNeil with Bill Corbett (5/7/25) 19:20

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Matt was joined by MST3K alum Bill Corbett. They talk about moderate Democrats not fighting and Trump adminstration II. Also catch Bill and other MST3K alums for a standup shoon Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/7/25) 22:48

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Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about the Conclave to select a new Pope, crypto being a scam, India-Pakistan conflicts, Trump’s ag secretary getting into hot water and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – May 6, 2025 19:43

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

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Nancy Nelson with Dr. Michael Osterholm 22:50

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Nancy Nelson was joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm, an epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Nancy Nelson with DFL Chair Richard Carlbom (5/5/25) 19:07

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Nancy Nelson was joined by Richard Carlbom, new chair of the DFL in Minnesota.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Bruce Klopfleisch with Michelle Griffith of the MN Reformer (5/2/25) 20:01

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Bruce Klopfleisch was joined by Minnesota Reformer writer Michelle Griffith as they talk about how the MN Legislature is debating Minnesota Care and Republican claims that illegal immigrants are getting benefits.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Katy Cowan - Founding editor of Creative Boom. 51:32

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Send us a text This week, Claire met up with the founding editor of Creative Boom, Katy Cowan. A huge creative industries cheer leader, Katy launched Creative Boom in 2009 as a platform to celebrate, support and inspire. Katy shares how she transitioned from broadcast journalism to PR, to founding Creative Boom. Why engagement and community are ess…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/30/25) 22:49

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Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about false social media posts circulating in MAGA world, judges being arrested and more!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 29, 2025 18:49

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Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, who joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – April 28, 2025 19:44

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Michael Brodkorb is a political contributor and Vikings expert who joins the Matt McNeil Show.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Brittlestar with Matt – April 28, 2025 21:48

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Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he’s in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar’s videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combina…

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Laura Stein - Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design. 30:19

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Send us a text This week Claire sat down with Laura Stein, Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design. Laura’s work has earned recognition from D&AD and Cannes Lions. Beyond the studio, Laura has served on the board of the Advertising & Design Club of Canada and presented at leading conferences around the world, from Brand New to Design Thinking. S…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 23, 2025 1:31:16

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On today’s show: – Patti Vasquez starts the show off with Matt. – How wealthy farmers might turn against Trump over tariffs. – Why is Trump backtracking on his “tough” stance on China? – How the US peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war is bad for Ukraine. – Sharon Secor, the chairperson for Art in Bloom at MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art) – M…

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Matt McNeil with Sharon Secor of MIA on Art in Bloom 13:49

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Matt was joined by Sharon Secor, the chairperson for Art in Bloom at MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art). They talk about this year’s Art in Bloom. Learn more at: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-bloom/art-in-bloom-2025By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (4/23/25) 21:22

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Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about RFK’s controversial autism study, privacy concerns with that study, Trump panicking over China and more!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota