Best of Interviews
Matt McNeil with Brodkorb (12/20/24)
Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to preview both the Vikings-Seahawks and Vikings-Packers games!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (12/20/24)
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about the spread of Avian flu and what it could mean in 2025, especially with possible human to human transmission.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – December 18, 2024
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – December 17, 2024
Michael Brodkorb with Matt – December 16, 2024
Maureen Tkacik with Matt – December 12, 2024
Maureen “Moe” Tkacik is a Senior Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project. A former journalist, Tkacik has worked for the Wall Street Journal, Time, the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Magazine, Talking Points Memo and Gawker. She has written about business and economics for the New Republic, the Baffler, Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Reuters.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – December 11, 2024
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 12/10/24
Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – December 10, 2024
Michael Brodkorb with Matt – December 6, 2024
Matt McNeil with Libby Fishbein (12/5/24)
Matt is joined by Libby Fishbein, host of the podcast Libby’s Audio Journal. Each podcast episode combines Libby’s personal stories with insightful tips and practical advice to help you find joy in the most unexpected places.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt -December 4, 2024
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.
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Read MoreMichelle Griffith with Brett 12/3/24
Michelle Griffith covers Minnesota politics and policy for the Reformer, with a focus on marginalized communities. Most recently she was a reporter with The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead in North Dakota where she covered state and local government and Indigenous issues.
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Read MoreTony Michaels with Matt – December 2, 2024
Tony Michaels provides in-your-face commentary of current events and political news. No rules and no boundaries! | Tony is considered ‘The Rush Limbaugh of the Left’ | Monday – Friday from 12 – 2pm EST LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch | thetonymichaels.com
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Read MoreEpisode 22 with AM950 Owner and President Chad Larson
This week Bruce is joined by AM950 owner Chad Larson to discuss the history of AM950 and the challenges of running a radio station today.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – November 26, 2024
Michelle Griffith with Brett 11-26-24
Michelle Griffith covers Minnesota politics and policy for the Reformer, with a focus on marginalized communities. Most recently she was a reporter with The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead in North Dakota where she covered state and local government and Indigenous issues.
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Read MoreAlan Miller with Matt – November 26 2024
Alan Miller is a noted author and host emeritus here at AM950. Alan Miller
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Read MoreAddie Gorlin-Han with Matt – November 25, 2024
Addie is a director, producer, and educator invested in the regional theater movement, new play development, and theater for all-ages. She works as Associate Producer at the Guthrie Theater. Addie grew up in the Twin Cities acting in children’s theater. She attended Dartmouth College, the National Theater Institute, and then committed to Teach for America…
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Read MoreKevin Kling with Matt – November 22, 2024
Playwright, actor, author, storyteller and cultural advocate, Kevin Kling is hailed as a Minnesota state treasure. https://www.kevinkling.com/
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Read MoreTerry John Zila with Matt – November 22, 2024
Terry John Zila has been experimenting in the kitchen his entire life. Twenty years in the restaurant industry has exposed him to a wide variety of cooking styles. In his private dining and corporate events and in-home cooking classes, he uses that culinary knowledge to create unique events. Whatever cuisine you might like, be it…
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Read MoreEllie Krug with Matt – November 20, 2024
Ellie is the host of Ellie 2.0 Radio, airing at 4 PM Saturdays and replayed on Sundays.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – November 20, 2024
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt to discuss national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/19/24)
Brett has his weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. This week they talk about child labor law violations by food processing plants, recounts, power sharing between the House DFL and GOP and Ken Martin seeking the DNC chair position.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (11/19/24)
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about RFK’s potential impact on the American health system, news with Avian flu, future COVID modeling and more.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – November 18, 2024
Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – November 15, 2024
Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (11/13/24)
Jeff Stein is back for our weekly Wednesday visit with Matt! They react to Donald Trump picking Pete Hegseth for Dep. of Defense and Matt Gaetz for AG, Trump’s mass deportation plan, believing Trump will do what he says and more.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 11-12-24
Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (11/8/24)
It’s our weekly visit with Michael Brodkorb as he previews this week’s Vikings game at Jacksonville!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (11/7/24)
Matt was joined by former Minnesota Republican Party operative Michael Brodkorb. They talk about Michael’s reaction to what happened Tuesday from the perspective of a Republican who supported Harris/Walz.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (11/6/24)
Jeff Stein joins Matt McNeil for post election analysis. They talk about why Harris under performed expectations, how Democrats need to focus on 2026, what a Republican trifecta might pass and more.
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Read MoreBrett with Patrick Coolican (11/5/24)
Brett Johnson was joined by Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They preview tonight’s election results and highlight some races to watch.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter AND Bill Corbett
It’s a double feature interview with Matt today! To preview tomorrow’s elections, we welcome in both Cliff Schecter and Bill Corbett. Cliff is an author, pundit and public relations strategist whose firm Libertas, LLC handles media relations for political, corporate and non-profit clients. Find his YouTube content @Cliffs_Edge. Bill was a writer and performer on…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (11/1/24)
Matt McNeil with Anna Farro Henderson (11/1/24)
Matt McNeil with Robert Baril (10/31/24)
Matt was joined by comedian Robert Baril. They talk about his upcoming shows, election jokes, Tony Hinchcliffe and more. See Robert tomorrow at Laugh Camp in St. Paul. Get your tickets at: https://camp-bar.net/shows/286908
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (10/31/24)
Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez (heard weeknights 9-10 PM). They talk about Patti door knocking this week in Wisconsin.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Greg Bakun (10/30/24)
Matt was joined by the host of GhostBox Radio, Greg Bakun (weeknights 10-11 PM). They preview our Halloween special airing from 7-11 PM. Learn more at: https://www.am950radio.com/featured_events/ghostbox-radio-halloween-special-on-thursday-night/
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/30/24)
It;s our last visit with Jeff Stein before the election! We talk about Trump not staying on message, crowd sizes, campaign comments about Nazis and Hitler, predictions and more!
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Michelle Griffith (10/29/24)
Brett Johnson was joined by Michelle Griffith of the Minnesota Reformer for our weekly Reformer interview. They talked about controversies surrounding MN State Sen. Nathan Wesenberg and MN State Rep. Walter Hudson.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeanne Hendricks (10/28/24)
Matt McNeil was joined by Jeanne Hendricks, DFL candidate in the 6th Congressional District against incumbent Republican Tom Emmer.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Leesa Kelly (10/25/24)
Matt was joined by Leesa Kelly, author of the book, “Art and Artifact: Murals from the Minneapolis Uprising.” Order now at: https://nextchapterbooksellers.com/book/9781517918989 More about the book: It would be difficult to overstate the local, national, and international impact of the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police on May 25, 2020, and the Minneapolis…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – October 24, 2024
Jeff Stein with Matt – October 23, 2024
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt to discuss national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – October 22, 2024
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-In-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15 to discuss local and national news and politics.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – October 21, 2024
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who joins the Matt McNeil Show for updates on COVID and other diseases.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – October 18, 2024
Matt McNeil with Katy Tessman (10/17/24)
Matt was joined by musician Katy Tessman, who is playing tomorrow at the Ice House in Minneapolis. They also talk about how Katy is a cancer survivor and how she’s working to help those struggling with cancer.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with CD8 DFL Candidate Jen Schultz (10/17/24)
Matt was joined by Jen Schultz, who is the DFL nominee in the 8th Congressional district against Republican incumbent Pete Stauber. CD8 includes Duluth, the Iron Range and other areas in northeast Minnesota.
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Read MoreRep.Emma Greenman with Matt – October 16, 2024
Minnesota State Rep. Emma Greenman is running for reelection in House District 63B.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – October 16, 2024
Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 10-15-24
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15 on AM950.
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Read MorePhilip Anthony with JP – October 14, 2024
Philip Anthony is the host of the Downright Upright Show on AM950 Saturday evenings at 5 PM.
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Read MoreDale Stark with JP – October 14, 2024
Matt Caffrey with JP – October 14, 2024
Matt is a senior organizer at Swing Left.
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Read MoreAlison Page with JP – October 14, 2024
Alison Page is a retired health care executive and former nurse running for the Wisconsin Assembly to flip her district blue. Alison has worked every day to help make quality health care accessible to working Wisconsinites, and it’s clear to her that MAGA Republicans are the single biggest threat to the well-being of her state.…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – October 11, 2024
Michael Brodkorb is a longtime MN GOP strategist who periodically gives his views from the GOP side of the aisle.
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Read MoreSec.Steve Simon with Matt – October 10, 2024
Steve Simon has served as Minnesota’s Secretary of State since 2014.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with John Crippen (10/9/24)
Matt was joined by John Crippen, Executive Director of the Hennepin History Museum, as they discuss the latest of what’s going on at HHM. Learn more at: https://hennepinhistory.org/
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cheryl Willis and Joel Sass
Matt was joined by the director of Broomstick (playing at Open Eye Theatre), Joel Sass and the one-woman show star, Cheryl Willis. Written by John Biguenet and directed by Joel Sass, Broomstick is a perfect blend of humor and suspense, guaranteed to make your Halloween season unforgettable. Don’t miss out on this hauntingly delightful performance!…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/9/24)
It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump holding giant rallies in blue states, Trump’s odd get out the vote efforts, Trump sending COVID tests in 2020 to Putin and more!
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 10-8-24
Cliff Schecter with Matt – October 8, 2024
Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – October 4, 2024
Michael is a Republican insider and Vikings expert giving feedback on GOP politics as well as weekly Vikings previews on Matt’s show.
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Read MoreMichi Barall with Matt – October 4, 2024
Michi Barall is a New York City-based actor, playwright and academic. As an actor, Michi has appeared in new plays by Julia Cho, Philip Kan Gotanda, A.R. Gurney, John Guare, Naomi Iizuka, Han Ong, Jose Rivera, Paul Rudnick, Charles Mee, Sarah Schulman, Anna Deavere Smith, Diana Son, Lloyd Suh, Regina Taylor, Doug Wright and Chay…
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Read MoreNaomi Kritzer with Matt – October 3, 2024
I am a science fiction and fantasy writer living in St. Paul, Minnesota. I’ve been writing science fiction and fantasy for twenty years. My short story “Cat Pictures Please” won the 2016 Hugo and Locus Awards and was nominated for the Nebula Award. My book CATFISHING ON CATNET came out on November 19th, 2019 from…
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – October 2, 2024
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt to discuss national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/1/24)
Bret Johnson was joined by Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. For today’s interview they highlighted: Money spent on lobbying in Minnesota ballooned 18% from 2022 to 2023 This Minnesota mom detests Trump’s lies about abortion
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (10/1/24)
Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez from WCPT in Chicago. Catch Patti’s show on AM950 weeknights from 9-10 PM Matt and Patti preview tonight’s Vice Presidential debate.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – September 27, 2024
Matt McNeil with Reed Olson (9/26/24)
Matt was joined by Reed Olson, DFL house candidate in district 2A, which includes Bemidji and surrounding communities.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – September 25, 2024
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo, IA joins Matt to talk national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 9-24-24
Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – September 23, 2024
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – September 20, 2024
Tabitha Montgomery with Matt – September 20, 2024
Porchfest takes place in Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis on Saturday, September 21 from 4-10 PM. Bring the family! https://www.ppna.org/porchfest
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Read MorePhilip Anthony with Matt – September 20, 2024
Philip is the host of the Downright Upright Show every Saturday on AM950 at 5 PM, as he previews Matt guesting on his show this week!
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – September 19, 2024
Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (9/18/24)
It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. We start off not talking politics, but cows instead! Then the conversation moves to Republican Senate candidates not helping Trump, poor messaging by the Trump/Vance campaign, attacks on the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio and more.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 9-17-24
Michael Brodkorb with Matt – September 13, 2024
Matt McNeil with Senator Bobby Joe Champion
Matt is joined by State Senator Bobby Joe Champion from district 59, which is based around Minneapolis. They talk about last night’s Presidential debate, how Sen. Champion will become Lt. Governor should the Harris/Walz ticket win and more!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (9/11/24)
Jeff Stein returns after a short hiatus! We react to yesterday’s debate, including Kamala exceeding expectations, baiting Trump, ABC News and more!
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 9-10-24
Sen. Tina Smith with Matt – September 10, 2024
Tina Smith is a United States Senator from Minnesota since 2018.
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Read MoreBrent van Rensburg with Matt – September 9, 2024
Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance set against the Cape Town skyline! Comic jugglers, unicycle dancers, and an authentic gumboot dance will take you on a freewheeling journey that explores the spirit and vitality of township life. Watch as a simple city bench becomes a sidesplitting spark for a newfound friendship,…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – September 6, 2024
Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – September 6, 2024
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – September 5, 2024
Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 9-3-24
Paul Metsa with Matt – August 30, 2024
Paul Metsa is an acclaimed musician and host of the Wall of Power Radio Hour on AM950 every Saturday night at 6 PM or podcast on am950radio.com.
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Read MorePatti Vasquez with Matt – August 30, 2024
Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy advisor. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her second-generation Irish dad and Mexican immigrant mom.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – August 29, 2024
Michael Brodkorb is the author of The Girls Are Gone and frequently discusses GOP politics perspectives with Matt.
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Read MoreJen Schultz with Matt – August 29, 2024
Jen Schultz is the DFL candidate in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District.
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Read MoreKeith Ellison with Matt – August 28, 2024
Keith Ellison is the 30th Attorney General of Minnesota.
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Read MoreMatt Robison with Matt McNeil – August 28, 2024
Matt Robison is a writer, podcast host, and political analyst who focuses on trends in demographics, psychology, policy, and economics that are shaping American politics. His work has been featured extensively on Newsweek, AlterNet, and Raw Story. He is the co-host of the Beyond Politics podcast with former Congressman Paul Hodes, broadcast on WKXL in…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Max Nesterak of the MN Reformer (8/27/24)
Brett Johnson is joined by deputy editor of the Minnesota Reformer, Max Nesterak. They talk about minimum wage changes for 2025 in Minnesota, green energy (and union) jobs and more!
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – August 26, 2024
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
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