The Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

Philip Anthony is joined by candidate for reelection for Minnesota State House for District 52B, Bianca Virnig. Early voting has already begun in Minnesota so VOTE EARLY if you can!

Host Philip Anthony is joined by DFL State Auditor Candidate Zack Filipovich to talk about his campaign.

Host Philip Anthony is joined for an interview with candidate for Minnesota State Senate in District 54, Rick Olson

Philip Anthony is joined by LGBTQ musical artist Nur-D! Go to nurdrocks.com for more information on his new single “Go to Hell” and to purchase tickets for his concert at the Green Room on October 24th!

Philip Anthony is joined by his regular co-host Austin for a view from 10,000 feet of the myriad of MAGA bile being spewed by this administration.

Philip Anthony and Austin fill in for Matt today as they go over the big political stories of the day.

Philip Anthony is joined by musician and LGBTQ advocate, Ric Landers. Ric talks about coming out as queer in his 70’s, his storied music career, his interactions with Dolly Parton and other famous musicians, and the tragic death of his father which was covered on the Oxygen network’s highly rated program “Exhumed: Killer Revealed.”

Philip Anthony welcomes the world renowned Rob Potylo, a/k/a Robby Roadsteamer, along with his “Jeffrey Epstein Giraffe” costume! Rob is an American performance artist, film producer, activist and musical comedian who is famous for dressing in character to sing political parodies to federal agents who attempt to violate the Constitutional Rights of the people of…

Philip Anthony welcomes Rep. Liz Reyer, (MN-52A), to discuss her current run for the Minnesota State Senate. Their wide-ranging chat covers pressing state issues like healthcare affordability, rising property taxes, and the need for stronger public education funding. The two also exchange thoughts on the environmental footprint of data centers and the push for stronger…

Philip, Austin, and Matt swap their favorite deep-fried memories and crowd-dodging strategies from the Minnesota State Fair. They also share a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton’s legacy of advocacy, though fans will be relieved to know the country legend is actually still alive and well despite the premature memorial. They close with a look at…

Philip Anthony is joined by Steven Schroer, candidate for the Minnesota Senate in District 57, to discuss what it takes to genuinely represent working-class communities across Lakeville and Scott County. Drawing from his background as a union organizer and his family’s personal healthcare battles, Schroer shares why he decided to step up and run for…

Philip Anthony and Austin fill in for Matt today. The passing of Dolly Parton; lightning round including the trade war and Rep. Jeffries’ meeting with Jared Kushner; collecting testomony from those affected by the DHS assaults, Flock cameras and more.

Philip Anthony sits down with MN House 57B candidate Brian Cohn to explore what it really takes to flip a suburban district and push for progressive change in Minnesota. They dive into the urgent need for universal healthcare, the rising costs of housing and childcare, and why protecting marginalized communities matters now more than ever.…

Philip Anthony sits down with the incredibly inspiring retired judge and author Harvey Brownstone to chat about his new memoir and his trailblazing career. The two dive deep into Harvey’s emotional journey of overcoming severe childhood bullying to eventually make history as an openly gay judge. They also discuss the upcoming feature film based on…

Philip Anthony welcomes author Michael Caputo for a deeply personal conversation about growing up gay in a macho Brooklyn neighborhood and navigating a strained relationship with his famous father, comedian Pat Cooper. Michael opens up about the harrowing realities of the LGBTQ+ experience during the 1970s and 80s, sharing raw stories of loss and survival…

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt for a heavy conversation about all the proverbial “excrement” that the current administration is throwing at the fan!

Philip is joined by educator and occasional cohost of Connections Radio on AM950Radio, Rick Bernardo. Rick holds a master’s degree in Ethics.

Philip Anthony is joined by Tom Glaser, psychologist and author of the amazing book “The House That Resilience Built”. On this episode we discuss his book, childhood trauma, and coming out as LGBTQ and his own coming out journey.

Philip Anthony is joined by Zach Randles Friedman, the host of the podcasts “Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay” and “Listen Up Girl”. On this episode we discuss the challenges facing the LGBTQ community and other news.

Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the heart of the Twin Cities Pride celebration. We’re sitting down to talk about the power of community, the significance of showing up, and why being out and proud matters more than ever.

Philip Anthony fills in for Matt today. Trump does a 180 on affordable housing, demanding the SAVE Act first; Refkecting Pool boondoggle; Mayor Mamdani; Pete Hegseth; Gordie Howe bridge; keeping Social Security solvent.

Philip Anthony is in for Matt today. Philip welcomes Zach Randles-Friedman for a conversation to start the show; former California Governor Jerry Brown’s canoe theory; comparing the MOU to JCPOA deal; baseball talk; government attacks on perceived left-leaning media; SAVE Act and ICE at polls; America’s 250th birthday.

Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the Golden Valley Pride festival. Philip sits down with board members Nick and Chris to chat about the importance of suburban pride events, finding community, and the impact of the current political landscape. Get ready to celebrate love, reflect on recent events, and look forward to…

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Jerome Evans, the executive director of One Voice Mixed Chorus and the host of Bottomless Coffee with Jerome (available on MCN6 Channel 6), for a heavy conversation about all the male bovine poo hitting the fan in this current political climate!

Philip Anthony was joined by Christos Jensen, who is running for Minnesota House seat in district 52A, which includes Eagan and other suburbs in the southeast metro.