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The Matt McNeil ShowThe Matt McNeil Show – September 11, 2025Mike McIntee fills in for Matt today. White nationalists using gyms and fitness centers to recruit people; Pastor John Matthews talks about Christian nationalism; John Fugelsang joins the show to continue that discussion; Maggiy Emery of Protect MN; Farm Aid’s status in question.
2025-09-121h 28The Matt McNeil ShowMaggiy Emery with Mike McIntee – September 11, 2025Maggiy 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 thrilled to bring her passion and experience to the Sharing Our Roots board. In her free time, you can find her reading, cooking elaborate meals, hiking and running, and enjoying animal companionship. She lives in Saint Paul with her six cats Jagger, Pippin, Ivy, Iris, Hamlet, and...
2025-09-1114 min
Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of MinnesotaMaggiy Emery with Mike McIntee – September 11, 2025Maggiy 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 thrilled to bring her passion and experience to the Sharing Our Roots board. In her free time, you can find her reading, cooking elaborate meals, hiking and running, and enjoying animal companionship. She lives in Saint Paul with her six cats Jagger, Pippin, Ivy, Iris, Hamlet, and...
2025-09-1114 min
The Sunday TakeAn Emotional Debate Reignites After TragedyOne week after the tragic killing of first responders in Burnsville, the debate over gun control is top of mind for Blois. He devotes this episode to the conversation. Rob Doar, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, argues against it. Maggiy Emery, Executive Director of Protect Minnesota, argues in favor of it.
2024-02-2538 min
Everyday Nonviolence PodcastGun Safety in Minnesota: Progress and PlansPart two of a two-part Everyday Nonviolence Series addressing gun violence in Minnesota.
Host Jarren Dean speaks with Maggiy Emery, Executive Director of Protect Minnesota, about bills passed during the 2023 state legislative session and the organization’s other efforts to address gun violence. Maggiy also shares actions each of us can take to help prevent gun violence in our community.
Maggiy is an activist passionate about creating just communities. She has worked with a variety of organizations including the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Open Door, Safe Hands Rescue, Healthcare for All Minnesota, Greener Pastures a...
2023-07-2727 min
Protect MinnesotaMaggiy E. interviews Dr. David B. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Economics, at Florida State University.In this episode, Maggiy talks to Dr. David Blake Johnson about crime guns in the Twin Cities and how we can make sure firearms stay in the hands of safe and legal purchasers.
Dr. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Economics, earned his Ph.D. from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Johnson teaches introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics, business statistics, and MBA economics. Dr. Johnson’s research interests include labor, behavioral, and experimental economic.
2022-10-2523 minProtect MinnesotaMaggiy E. interviews Representative Dave Pinto, Minnesota State House District 64B.In this episode, Maggiy talks to Dave Pinto, Minnesota State House Representative from District 64B and Ramsey County Prosecutor. They do a deep dive into gun violence prevention legislation and how to address the barriers that have prevented the passage of meaningful legislative change.
2022-10-0630 minProtect MinnesotaThe Bruen Decision with Megan WalshMegan Walsh is a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School.
In this episode, Jared talks to Megan Walsh from the University of Minnesota Law School, who breaks down how the Bruen decision came to be, and what we should anticipate and expect going forward as a result.
University of Minnesota Law School - https://law.umn.edu/
2022-09-1334 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Martha Holton Dimick, former prosecutor and judge and one of the finalists for Hennepin County Attorney.Jared chats with Martha Holton Dimick about her candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney in our final episode of our series on the HCA race.
To learn more about Martha's candidacy, check out marthaforhennepin.com
2022-09-0727 minProtect MinnesotaBipartisan Safer Communities Act with Rep. Dean Phillips: Jared M. interviews Rep. Dean Phillips, Congressman for Minnesota's 3rd District.Jared is joined by Rep. Dean Phillips (D, MN-3), to discuss the landmark federal legislation recently passed by President Biden - the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Rep. Phillips walks us through the details of this new federal legislation and how states will be tasked with carrying the ball forward, and how this bill addresses root causes that lead to gun violence in America.
To learn more about the BSCA, go here: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/bipartisan_safer_communities_act_one_pager.pdf
To learn more about Dean Phillips and his campaign fo...
2022-09-0234 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Representative Jen Schultz, the current House Rep for District 7A, and DFL-endorsed candidate for Congressional District 8 in November.Jared chats with Jen Schultz, current state rep and candidate for Congressional District 8. They discuss her candidacy, her past accomplishments, and what constituents can expect from her if they send her to Washington!
To learn more about her candidacy, check out https://www.jenschultzforcongress.com/
2022-09-0126 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Representative Jen Schultz, current House Rep for District 7A, and DFL-endorsed candidate for Congressional District 8 in November.Jared chats with Jen Schultz, current state rep and candidate for Congressional District 8. They discuss her candidacy, her past accomplishments, and what constituents can expect from her if they send her to Washington!
To learn more about her candidacy, check out https://www.jenschultzforcongress.com/
2022-09-0126 minProtect MinnesotaMaggiy E. interviews Malaika Eban, Director of Community Strategy and Christopher Mendez, Restorative Facilitator and Partnership Lead both from the Legal Rights Center.In this episode, Maggiy talks to Legal Rights Center staff Malaika Eban and Christopher Mendez about restorative justice, holistic violence prevention, and building communities where we trust and uphold one another.
2022-08-2438 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Glen Bloomstrom, Director of Faith Community Engagement for LivingWorks.Jared chats with Glen Bloomstrom, Director of Faith Community Engagement and Trainer with LivingWorks. Jared and Glen chat about the issue of suicide in Minnesota and what we can do to best help those suffering from suicidal ideation and mental health crises.
To learn more about LivingWorks and to sign up for a suicide intervention training near you, please visit www.livingworks.net.
2022-08-2331 minProtect MinnesotaJared talks to Bonnie Westlin, candidate for Senate in District 42, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star Endorsees.Jared talks to Bonnie Westlin, candidate for Senate in District 42, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star Endorsees. To learn more about Bonnie, go to www.bonniewestlinformnsenate.com and to sign up for events, check out mobilize.us/bonniewestlinformnsenate today! To donate to Bonnie's campaign, go to https://secure.actblue.com/donate/westlinsd42.
2022-08-1631 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Dr. Marc Zimmerman, Marshall H. Becker Collegiate Professor and co-Director of the Institute of Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Michigan.Jared is joined by Dr. Marc Zimmerman from the University of Michigan, who discusses the findings of research involving youth violence prevention and what they tell us about creating safer communities for all. To learn more about his work and about the specifics of this podcast, go here:
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2022-08-0939 minProtect MinnesotaJared chats with Erin Preese, candidate for House in District 57B, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star endorsees!Erin Preese is a candidate for House in District 57B, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star endorsees. To learn more about Erin, go to erinpreese.com and to help her campaign directly, check out https://www.facebook.com/Erin4MN/events today!
2022-08-0227 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Saraswati Singh, a Ramsey County Prosecutor and one of the contending candidates for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.In the next episode of our continuing conversations with candidates for Hennepin County Attorney, Jared sits down with Saraswati Singh to discuss her candidacy, and the issues Ms. Singh believes contribute most to gun violence.
2022-07-2938 minProtect MinnesotaProtect MN Season 1 Recap w Jared M.Jared takes us back through the highlights of Season One and gives a sneak preview of what is coming up in Season Two!
2022-07-1825 min
Protect MinnesotaMaggiy E. interviews Mary Lewis Grow an academic, administrator, longtime gun violence prevention activist, and one of the original founders of Protect Minnesota.In this episode, Maggiy talks to Mary Lewis Grow, one of the original founders of Protect Minnesota, about the history of the gun violence prevention movement in Minnesota and how we can move forward now.
2022-04-1946 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Kara and Raj discussing Restorative PracticesIn this episode, Jared discusses Restorative Practices and Justice through the lens of our youth. Joining him are Kara, a researcher with the University of Minnesota, and Raj, a community activist, educator, and Professor at Metro State. Kara and Raj discuss what Restorative Practices and Justice are, what it looks like in the real world, and the need to center these practices in order for communities and individuals to heal and grow.
2022-04-1948 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Rep. Ryan Winkler, House Majority Leader and candidate for Hennepin County AttorneyJared chats with Ryan Winkler, current state Representative for District 46A and House Majority Leader. Rep. Winkler is also a current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney. Jared and Ryan talk about the role of Hennepin County Attorney as it pertains to gun violence prevention efforts, and the root causes that need to be addressed (and are currently not being addressed) at the State Capitol and our communities at large. To learn more about his campaign, you can check out ryanwinkler.com.
2022-04-1926 minProtect MinnesotaMaggiy interviews Erin Maye Quade former representative from District 57A, and current Advocacy Director at Gender Justice, and current candidate for Minnesota State Senate.In this episode, Maggiy talks to Erin Maye Quade about how legislators, voters, and activists can work together to build a movement to end firearm deaths and injuries in Minnesota.
2022-03-3018 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Mark Meier, co-founder and Executive Director of Face It FoundationIn this episode, Jared discusses suicide prevention and mental health necessities with Mark Meier, co-founder of Face It Foundation, a Minnesota-based non-profit that provides direct services to men suffering from depression and other mental health issues. To learn more about Face It Foundation, you can check out https://www.faceitfoundation.org/
NOTE - This podcast contains the discussion of a suicide attempt. This content may be upsetting for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
2022-03-2333 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews co-founder and Executive Director of Face It Foundation, a Minnesota-based non-profit that works directly with men suffering depression and other mental health challenges.In this episode, Jared discusses suicide prevention and mental health necessities with Mark Meier, co-founder of Face It Foundation, a Minnesota-based non-profit that provides direct services to men suffering from depression and other mental health issues. To learn more about Face It Foundation, you can check out https://www.faceitfoundation.org/
NOTE - This podcast contains the discussion of a suicide attempt. This content may be upsetting for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
2022-03-2235 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. Interviews Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County and current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.In this episode, Jared discusses systemic racism and root causes of gun violence with Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County, and is a current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.
2022-03-2239 minProtect MinnesotaMaggiy E. Interviews Senator John Marty, Minnesota State Senator from District 66In this episode, Protect Minnesota Director of Development and Communications talks with Senator John Marty, Minnesota State Senator from District 66, about legislative leadership to reduce firearm injuries and deaths in Minnesota. Maggiy and Senator Marty discuss current gun violence prevention legislation, obstacles that stand in the way of passing such legislation, and what we as activists can do to help pass bills that will reduce gun violence.
2022-03-0932 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Lori Weissman is a former attorney and advocate for gun safety, co-chair of the Gun Safety Committee of the National Council of Jewish Women - MNIn this episode, Jared sits down with Lori Weissman, a former attorney and advocate for gun safety who currently serves as co-chair of the Gun Safety Committee of the National Council of Jewish Women - MN. Lori and Jared discuss the recent uptick in anti-Semitism, attacks on synagogues with firearms, and the presence of armed guards during times of worship.
To sign up for the online townhall - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guns-safety-and-jewish-community-security-a-town-hall-conversation-tickets-253407337167?keep_tld=1
https://www.ncjwmn.org/
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2022-03-0628 minProtect MinnesotaJared M. interviews Rolf Olson, Lutheran Pastor at Richfield Lutheran ChurchIn this episode, Jared chats with Reverend Rolf Olson, who shares his story as a gun violence survivor and how he has become so involved in the gun violence prevention movement since the murder of his daughter, Katherine, in 2007.
2022-02-2426 minProtect MinnesotaJared intervies David Chipman, Senior Policy Advisor for GiffordIn this episode, Jared sits down with David Chipman, Senior Policy Advisor to Giffords and former Alcohol, Firearms, and Tobacco (ATF) Officer, to talk about his experiences in federal law enforcement and the rise of "ghost guns" in America.
2021-12-1446 minProtect MinnesotaRashmi Interviews 13 year Social Worker, AnthonyNative New Yorker, Anthony a victim of gun violence discusses his road to social worker, advocacy, and his practice in preventing gun violence.
2021-12-0840 min
Protect MinnesotaActive Shooter Drills - Conversation with JesseDirector of Protect Minnesota, Rashmi, interviews Jesse and Early Preschool and Toddler educator discussing the process and impact of active shooter drills in schools and childcare centers.
2021-11-3044 min
Protect MinnesotaLegal Gun Ownership in Black CommunitiesThis episode discusses legal gun ownership in Black communities and how Black gun owners can support the gun-violene prevention movement. Firearm sales skyrocketed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 Minnesota seen more first time applications for permits to purchase and permits to carry firearms than any other year in it’s history. For African American, non-gun owners living in the twin cities, it was the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd that made them question their beliefs on gun ownership.
2021-11-2340 minProtect MinnesotaThe Impact of Gun Violence On ChildrenSome children are directly exposed to unsecured firearms in the home and gun violence daily, while others are vicariously impacted through, social media, the news, and active shooter drills in schools. In this episode, Rashmi interviews Dr. Jones. A pediatrician in Minneapolis.
2021-11-1639 minProtect MinnesotaActive Shooter Drills in SchoolsActive shooter drills are required in at least 40 states. School administrators, teachers, and students bear the burden of practicing these drills multiple times a year. For many, the experience is traumatizing. In this episode, Protect Minnesota's Executive Director Rashmi interviews Ms. Emily. Ms Emily is a high schoool teacher in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
2021-11-0650 min