Best of Interviews
Torey Van Oot – Twin Cities Reporter for Axios
Torey Van Oot, Twin Cities reporter for Axios joins us to talk about MN political news including Mike Lindell possibly running for governor, vaccine distribution and more!
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Read MoreSarah Jones – The Matt McNeil Show – January 22nd 2021
Cliff Schecter for The Matt McNeil Show for Wednesday, January 20th
Jeff Stein for The Matt McNeil Show for Wednesday, January 20th
Sven Sundgaard on the Matt McNeil Show – January 14th, 2021
Jeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show for Wednesday, January 13th
Trace Beaulieu With Matt – January 12, 2021
L. David Mech – Wolf Island 1/1/21
Tom Weber – Minneapolis: An Urban Biography 1/1/21
Mindy Greiling – Fix What You Can 12/29/20
Jane Carroll – Daybreak Woman 12/29/20
Jim Walsh – Fear And Loving In South Minneapolis 12/28/20
Pepe Willie – If You See Me 12/28/20
Loren “LR” Nelson – Tourney Time 12/24/20
Katelyn Regenscheid – Pints North 12/24/20
Lin Enger – American Gospel 12/22/20
William Green – Nellie Francis Fighting For Racial Justice 12/22/20
Jeff Stein With Matt – December 31, 2020
Torey Van Oot With Matt – December 18 2020
Jeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – December 16th 2020
Ghost Box Radio’s Greg Bakun with Matt – December 10, 2020
Catch Ghost Box Radio right here on AM 950 every Sunday afternoon at 4 PM – even if you’re a skeptic.
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Read MoreJack Rice with Matt – December 8, 2020
Adam Duinick With Matt – December 3, 2020
Jeff Stein – Matt McNeil Show – Wednesday, December 2nd
Jeff Stein – Matt McNeil Show – Wednesday, December 2nd
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Read MoreTerry John Zila With Matt – November 20, 2020
Julie Blaha With Matt – November 19, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt – November 18, 2020
Robert Baril With Matt – November 17 2020
Pat Kreitlow with Up North News
Pat Kreitlow with Up North News talks about the latest in Wisconsin political news including a state Supreme Court case that could strike down Wisconsin’s mask mandate, the lack of Republicans in the state doing anything about COVID, whether the state legislature could appoint their own Trump supporting electors to the electoral college and the…
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Read MoreDFL State Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent
We start today’s show with DFL state Senate minority leader Susan Kent talking about Senate Republicans not sharing information about a COVID outbreak within their caucus. What did Republicans know and when did they know it?
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Read MoreJeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – November 11th 2020
HW Brands With Matt – October 2020
Jeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – November 4th 2020
Secretary of State Steve Simon
We start today’s show with Secretary of State Steve Simon talking about how people can make sure their vote is counted (don’t vote by mail at this point). He also talks about rules regarding voter intimidation on election day.
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Read MoreJeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – October 28th 2020
Jeff joins Matt to talk about electoral politics and Trump’s oopsie in Nebraska!
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Read MoreState House Speaker Melissa Hortman
US Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia
Brett Johnson spoke with one of the big, emerging progressive leaders in Congress, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Illinois 4) about a variety of issues. They discussed the New York Times report of Trump’s family separation policy, how Amy Coney Barrett could impact DACA, and border closures since the pandemic began.
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Read MoreJeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – October 7th 2020
Matt speaks with Jeff Stein about the upcoming election, polling, and the president.
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Read MoreJack Rice with Matt McNeill October 1 2020
Jeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – September 30th 2020
Jeff and Matt discuss the presidential debate of September 29th, 2020.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter (Matt McNeil Show 9/28/20)
We start today’s show with Cliff Schecter talking about Brad Parscale, Trump’s taxes (or lack thereof), the SCOTUS, the Biden vs. Trump debate and more!
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Read MoreJeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – September 23rd 2020
James Roosevelt, Jr. on the NCPSSM Endorsing Joe Biden to Protect Social Security and Medicare
Brett Johnson spoke with James Roosevelt, Jr, the grandson of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and member of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM). They talked about the the NCPSSM for the first time in their 38 year history endorsed a presidential candidate (Joe Biden). They also drew parallels to what…
Read MoreMatt with Justice Paul Thissen – September 18th
Anayansi Diaz-Cortez on Trump Removing the Robert Mueller of Central America
Brett Johnson recently spoke with Anayansi Diaz-Cortez of the Daily Beast and Reveal News about a recent piece she worked on about corruption in Central America. She talks about how Donald Trump removed the ‘Robert Mueller’ of Central America — prosecutor Ivan Velasquez – and the impact of that decision on Guatemala, America’s economically struggling…
Read MoreMatt McNeil Jeff Stein Interview – September 16th 2020
Jeff Stein With Matt McNeil – September 9, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil – September 2, 2020
Peter Callaghan of MinnPost
Brett Johnson recently spoke with Peter Callaghan of MinnPost. They discussed how Republicans might be trying to prop up legalize cannabis party candidates for the state Senate to siphon votes away from DFLers. They also talked about what Governor Tim Walz could do to prevent Senate Republicans from removing more Walz appointed commissioners.
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Read MoreJohn Marty with Matt McNeil – August 31, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil – August 26, 2020
Betty Folliard with Matt McNeil – August 25 2020
Jackie Craig With Matt – August 18, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil – August 5, 2020
Cheryl Youakim with Matt McNeil – July 30, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil – July 29, 2020
Rep. Ilhan Omar – July 28, 2020
Robert Pilot and Brett Johnson speak with Rep. Ilhan Omar about native American issues, campaign finance reform, COVID stimulus bills and her upcoming primary election.
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Read MoreDavid Schultz on 2016 vs. 2020 Elections
Brett Johnson spoke with Hamline University political science professor David Schultz. They discussed how the 2020 election cycle is different from 2016 and the constitutionality of sending federal law enforcement agents into local cities.
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Read MoreJohn Rosengren (Matt McNeil Show, July 27, 2020)
Paula Overby – DFL Candidate for US Senate
Brett Johnson spoke with Paula Overby, who is running for the DFL nomination for this year’s US Senate seat that is currently held by Tina Smith.
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Read MoreMary Ceruti – Matt McNeil Show, July 23, 2020
Trace Beaulieu – Matt McNeil Show, July 20, 2020
Frank Conniff – Matt McNeil Show, July 16, 2020
Jeff Stein – Matt McNeil Show, July 15, 2020
Julian E. Zelizer on His New Book: Burning Down the House
Brett Johnson recently spoke with author and Princeton history professor Julian E. Zelizer about his new book, Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.
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Read MoreJohn Peters (Matt McNeil Show – July 14 2020)
Antone Melton Meaux (FYI Politics 7/10/20)
Brett Johnson recently spoke to Antone Melton Meaux, who is challenging current rep. Ilhan Omar for the DFL nomination in CD5.
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Read MoreBill Corbett – Matt McNeil Show, June 10, 2020
David Pepper (Matt McNeil Show – July 9, 2020)
John Hoffman (Matt McNeil Show, June 7, 2020)
JT Haines of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
Brett speaks with JT Haines, Northern Minnesota Advocate at the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. They talk about the latest legal proceedings regarding Polymet and the IRRRB approving money for a new water near Mahnomen and Brookston (and how pro-mining forces were against it).
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Read MoreDena Hughes of United Steelworkers Local 9460
Brett Johnson spoke with Dena Hughes, President of United Steelworkers Local 9460 about how hundreds of healthcare members in her union have been laid off by Essentia Health in Northern Minnesota. They discussed the impact on workers and how Essentia is going through with these layoffs despite taking in government bailout money.
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Read MoreJeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show) – June 17, 2020
Ricardo Levins Morales of MPD150
Brett Johnson speaks with Ricardo Levins Morales of MPD150, a group that recently did a thorough examination of the 150 year history of the Minneapolis Police Department. They discusses how many of the same reforms being proposed today have been tried in the past without success and how Minneapolis could move forward without a police…
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Read MoreIan Millhiser and How the Supreme Court Enabled Police to Use Deadly Chokeholds
Brett speaks with Ian Millhiser of VOX about a recent piece he wrote about how the Supreme Court enabled police to use deadly choke holds. They also talk about the difficulty of recovering damages in civil cases against police officers who engage in misconduct.
Read MoreJack Rice (Matt McNeil Show – 06.04.2020)
Jeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show – 06.03.2020)
Jack Rice (Matt McNeil Show – May 28, 2020)
Reed Perkins (Matt McNeil Show – May 26, 2020)
Jeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show – 05.20.2020)
Sandra Masin (Matt McNeil Show – May 19, 2020)
Susan Kent (FYI Politics – 05.18.20)
Dan Kessler (Matt McNeil Show – 05.18.20)
Erin Preese (Matt McNeil Show – 05.15.2020)
Maria Reva (Matt McNeil Show – 05.14.2020)
Sara Flick (Matt McNeil Show – 05.14.2020)
Jeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show – 05.13.2020)
Rita Albrecht (The Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2020)
Ken Martin – The Matt McNeil Show, May 11, 2020
Consumer Rights Attorney Mark Heaney
Brett Johnson speaks with consumer rights attorney Mark Heaney. They discuss your rights as a consumer amid the COVID-19 pandemic, how debtors are currently functioning, and what types of scams to watch out for.
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Read MoreRobert Baril (Matt McNeil Show – 05.08.2020)
Cliff Schecter (Matt McNeil Show – 05.07.2020)
Jeff Stein (Matt McNeil Show – 05.06.2020)
Igor Volsky of Guns Down America
Last Thursday Brett spoke with Igor Volsky of Guns Down America. They discussed the increase of the panic buying of guns and some of the gun regulations the Trump administration has tried to loosen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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