The Matt McNeil Show
The Matt McNeil Show – May 2, 2025
Bruce Klopfleisch, host of Politics Matters (Sundays 5-6 PM) fills in for Matt today. On today’s show: – How fascism is taking over our federal institutions. – ICE raids the wrong home in the Oklahoma City area. – More info on the Wisconsin judge who was arrested by Trump’s FBI agents. – Michelle Griffith of…
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Read MoreBruce Klopfleisch with Michelle Griffith of the MN Reformer (5/2/25)
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.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 1, 2025
The distressing ubiquity of sports betting; Trump’s economic slide; Australian woman on trial for serving poisonous mushrooms to family; Medicaid patients; state GOP sponsoring bills dictated by outsiders; pressure cooker recall; Rochester racist incident at playground; state GOP’s sky is falling; local toy store sues Trump over tatiffs.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 30, 2025
On today’s show: – A prank phone call by an NFL coach’s son costs him $100K. – Trump tries blaming Biden for slow economic growth. – Jeff Stein has his weekly Wednesday visit. – A dispute over a basketball hoop in a neighborhood driveway. – The MN SD6 special election results. – MN Republicans double…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/30/25)
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!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 29, 2025
Matt lays a family debate to rest; Canadian election recap; Texas police murder; consumers’ concerns continue to rise with tariffs and inflation; Trump targets Penn swimming for trans athlete policies; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Angie Craig announces run for Senate.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – April 29, 2025
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, who joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 28, 2025
Brittlestar joins Matt to discuss Canada’s election day; Trump’s trip to the Pope’s funeral; who exactly has Trump made trade deals with?; White House Correspondents’ Dinner; drunk driving epidemic goes on; Minneapolis went 68 days without a homicide; Trump voters remain ignorant with their choice; mining in the BWCA; Michael Brodkorb appears on the show;…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – April 28, 2025
Michael Brodkorb is a political contributor and Vikings expert who joins the Matt McNeil Show.
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Read MoreBrittlestar with Matt – April 28, 2025
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 combination…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 25, 2025
On today’s show: – Nerding out to Dr. Who! – Trump’s FBI arrests a Wisconsin judge. – Elon Musk sues Minnesota over our deep fake law. – Why moderate Democrats should be primaried. – The U of M dance team performs well at their international competition. – Adrian Peterson was arrested on a drunk driving…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 24, 2025
On today’s show: – Lousy drivers in the rain. – Why the Trump administration will not be able to bully China on tariffs. – How did we get to where we are with a weakening middle class? – The latest on the measles outbreak. – How the Twin Cities livability compares to cities around the…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 23, 2025
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…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Sharon Secor of MIA on Art in Bloom
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-2025
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (4/23/25)
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!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 22, 2025
Matt’s frustrations with the Republicans featuring Sen. Tom Cotton; HHS targets some artificial dyes and autism; navigating the flood of stories; Supreme Court halts Alien Enemies Act enforcement with Alito/Thomas dissenting; the passing of Pope Francis; Brett Johnson introduces this week’s Patrick Coolican interview; MN GOP brings Florida hypnotist on board in crafting bills; Duluth…
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – April 22, 2025
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 21, 2025
California mayor suggests just giving fentanyl to homeless people; Pete Hegseth sent more unsecured communications on Signal; Kristi Noem has bag of important documents stolen; Pope Francis dies at 88; Florida State shooting already being forgotten in the news cycle; fight on I-35W; local airline employee arrested on suspiction of theft from former NFL player;…
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Read MoreWilla Hammitt Brown with Matt – April 21, 2025
Willa Hammitt Brown first had her picture taken with Paul Bunyan when she was four years old in Akeley, Minnesota, and she grew up spending summers on Deer Lake in Itasca County in the heart of the Northwoods Vacationland. She is a writer and historian specializing in American cultural, gender, and environmental history and holds…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2025
On today’s show: – Top Easter candy. – How moderates are out of touch in their criticism of David Hogg. – The Florida State shooter is reported to have expressed extreme right wing views. – A lawsuit claims that Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs. – Problems with online apps like Roblox and…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 17, 2025
Possible indicator of life on a distant planet; mass shooting at Florida State; fake moderate Democrats; Mike Lindell pleads being broke; Roblox; DFL candidate Denise Slipy joins the show; UHG takes a big hit in the stock market; International Falls city council meetings; no consequences for real crimes.
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Read MoreDenise Slipy with Matt – April 17 2025
Denise Slipy is the DFL-endorsed candidate for the Senate District 6 special election on April 29.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 16, 2025
On today’s show: – A colossal squid was filmed by scientists for first time. – A protestor at a Marjorie Taylor Green rally was tased. – Should we feel sorry for MAGA voters who are being impacted by DOGE cuts and immigration raids? – Jeff Stein’s back for his Wednesday visit with Matt after a…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Author John Owens (4/16/25)
Matt was joined by author John Owens. He has a new wordless picture book based in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area called “One Spring Up North.” Learn more and order at: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517919252/one-spring-up-north/
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/16/25)
Jeff’s back for his Wednesday visit with Matt after a week off. Today they talk about tariffs, how the AG economy will be impacted by them, whether farmers could eventually turn against Trump, prison camps in El Salvador and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 15, 2025
Ireland issues travel warning for students looking at the US; Kristi Noem’s publicity stunts; Indiana woman arrested for threatening LGBT teacher; people trying to be the hero of their own story; Republican tax plan released, with most savings going to the wealthy; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Minneapolis will stop making scanner audio public; Moorhead…
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The Matt McNeil Show – April 14, 2025
Trump’s annual physical; attack on Pennsylvania governor Shapiro; important electronics exempted from China tariffs; El Salvador president visits Trump; Penn and Teller return to the Renaissance Festival; person arrested at UHG campus; Emily Koski exits Minneapolis mayoral race; sports report; Senate district 6 candidate has some wild political views; podcaster faces sentencing for sending nude…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 11, 2025
On today’s show: – Matt talks about why he highlights the economic issues with Trump’s tariffs. – Why we should pay attention to the foundational markets of our country. – Dr. Joe Eastman has an infectious disease update. – Bemidji woman faces federal charges for allegedly groping a flight crew member – A veterans calls…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (4/11/25)
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about measles outbreaks across the country (and world), the latest COVID outbreaks, Avian flu and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 10, 2025
On today’s show: – Tariffs continue to cause havoc. – 4 Democrats in the US House vote for a voter suppression bill. – Highlighter shaped vape pens – How federal budget cuts are hurting Minnesota – Why don’t Republicans not care about constituents being hurt by the Republican budget? – Democrats need to fight! –…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 9, 2025
On today’s show: – With Jeff Stein off today, Cliff Schecter joins Matt! – Why today’s stock market rebound is a mirage. – How the bond market is not healthy. – Why tariffs will hurt the ag economy even more than the stock market. – Minnesota sports teams continue to struggle this spring. – The…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (4/9/25)
Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist and YouTube personality (https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_Edge). Matt and Cliff talk about Trump sending American citizens to the infamous El Salvador prison, tariffs and the stock market crashing, Elon Musk getting more government contracts and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 8, 2025
The continued fallout of tariffs and trade wars; Trump continues to succeed at whittling away judicial power; Kat Abughazaleh joins the show to discuss her congressional run; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Southwest Light Rail audit released; state trooper’s request for charges dismissal in Rochester teen’s death denied.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – April 8 2025
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.
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Read MoreKat Abughazaleh with Matt – April 8 2025
Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois’ Ninth District.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 7, 2025
Stock market roller coaster today; Americans want European cars more than vice versa; where is the US economy right now?; 60 Minutes uncovers that large numbers of El Salvador deportees have no criminal record; another measles death in Texas; Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council candidate Shelley Madore speaks with Matt ahead of tomorrow’s caucuses; special…
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Read MoreBecka Thompson with Matt – April 7, 2025
Becka Thompson is a candidate for Ward 12 of the Minneapolis City Council. Caucuses are taking place on April 8, 2025.
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Read MoreShelley Madore with Matt – April 7, 2025
Shelley Madore is a candidate for Ward 2 of the Minneapolis City Council. Caucuses are taking place on April 8, 2025.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 4, 2025
Stock market takes another hit; Trump won’t attend services for soldiers lost in Lithuania; China retaliates against Trump tariffs; Rick Smith joins the show; baby sloth born at Como Zoo; how tariffs will impact local agriculture; Trump cuts to local food aid; Bobby Joe Champion’s involvement in violence intervention group.
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Read MoreRick Smith with Matt – April 4, 2025
The Rick Smith Show airs weeknights on AM950 at 8 PM.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 3, 2025
On today’s show: – Torpedo bats in baseball. – Trump puts tariffs on uninhabited islands. – How Republicans are running a heist on Social Security. – Did Trump use a chat bot to come up with his tariffs? – The mayor of Minot, North Dakota resigns after sending a lewd video to the city attorney…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 2, 2025
On today’s show: – Drinking alcohol makes male fruit flies more attractive. – Trump rolls out some sweeping new tariffs. – Why is Trump proposing tariffs? Matt has some theories. – Our weekly Jeff Stein visit. – The bull statue in front of the District Edina (friend of the show) was stolen by a low…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Joe Radinovich (4/2/25)
Matt was joined by former state rep. Joe Radinovich of We Love Minneapolis as they discuss upcoming Minneapolis caucuses on April 8.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/2/25)
It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff! This week Matt and Jeff talk about new Trump tariffs and last night’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 1, 2025
Important elections taking place across the country; Trump will announce tariffs after stock markets close for the day; Pat McAfee and others accused of propagating false rumors about female college student; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday appearance; Republicans still refuse to condemn January 6; Robbinsdale school layoffs.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – April 1, 2025
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 31, 2025
Trump approval polls and math problems; tariff implementation looms; Ellie Krug joins the show on Trans Day of Visibility; Arizona considers paying the Diamondbacks for Chase Field upgrades; Matt’s 15th anniversary; Falcon Heights debates making fairgoers pay for parking; Real ID approaches; Wisconsin election tomorrow; how spending cuts will hit the state; Wayne Gretzky’s fall…
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Read MoreEllie Krug with Matt – March 31, 2025
Ellie Krug is a transgender advocate and speaker, and host of The Illegal Trans Woman on Saturdays at 4 PM on AM950 or anytime on AM950radio.com.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 28, 2025
On today’s show: – Fish fry Friday’s are back and Matt’s excited! – Donald Trump meddles with the Smithsonian. – Why moderate Democrats have failed the party since 2010. – Are rural voters finally waking of to the damage being caused by Trump/Musk? – Anti-vaxxers push their agenda in RFK’s health department. – Drunk people…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 27 2025
Canadian travel bookings to the US down 70%; Elise Stefanik pulled back as US ambassador; polls show no favorability for annexing Greenland or Canada, or Trump in general; Dr. David Joffe rejoins the show from Sydney; sports and celebration dinner housekeeping; Minnesota legislators look to overhaul redistricting; new “DFL” candidate emerges in SD6; Kelly Morrison’s…
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Read MoreDr. David Joffe with Matt – March 27, 2025
Dr. David Joffe is a leading expert in respiratory and sleep medicine based in Sydney.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 26, 2025
On today’s show: – The Atlantic calls Trump’s bluff and releases text from the Signal chat. – Democrats flip a +15 Trump state house district in Pennsylvania. – Matt and Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – Matt’s worst interviews he’s ever done. – An Underwood teacher is charged for allegedly stepping on a sixth-grader’s back. –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/26/25)
It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about the Republican’s Signal/national security fiasco.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 25, 2025
How an Atlantic reporter ended up receiving war plans; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; the real purpose of book bans; mass shooters sentenced in Minneapolis; scam toll texts continue.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – March 25, 2025
Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 24, 2025
Trump watches wrestling; Tesla protestors attacked with car; Trump looking for people to send to the gulag; MAGA likes to think they’re the real life Yellowstone type people; The Atlantic’s editor received Yemen attack plans; Matt previews his 15th anniversary celebration; people violating handicapped parking spots; Sen. Eichorn’s shadow remains large; Jennifer Carnahan will run…
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Read MoreThe VERY FIRST Episode of the Matt McNeil Show (March 22, 2010)
In preparation for Matt’s 15th anniversary dinner on Sunday at Cronners (tix at AM950Radio.com), we’re posting the very first show Matt hosted on AM950 from March 22, 2010.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 21, 2025
On today’s show: – Trump’s attempt to eliminate the Department of Education. – Trump fantasizes about sending American citizens to prisons in El Salvador. – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for an infectious disease update. – The Rackett has a hilarious take down of the New York Times criticizing Tim Walz. – Michelle Fischbach has a…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (3/21/25)
Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Justin Eichorn case, which political party is more energized for 2026. Outside of politics they talk about the latest Vikings off season moves.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (3/21/25)
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 latest measles outbreak, RFK’s crazy solution to avian flu, how COVID is still enhancing other infectious diseases and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 20, 2025
RFK’s solution to bird flu seems to be to do nothing; DOD historical purges; protesting Tesla; Department of Education elimination; Sen. Eichorn resigns; mining layoffs;
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 19, 2025
On today’s show: – NCAA bracket season is upon us! – Do Democrats need to do more to “reach out” to MAGA voters? – Generational change that’s needed for Democratic leaders. – Matt and Jeff are back with their weekly Wednesday visit! – Aaron Rodgers won’t be joining the Vikings – More details about the…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Greg Bakun on the Travis Walton Alien Abduction
Matt is joined by Greg Bakun, the host of GhostBox Radio (weeknights 10-11 PM). On Thursday GhostBox Radio will have a special from 9-11 PM on the alien abduction of Travis Walton. Greg will welcome both Travis Walton and Jennifer Stein, director of Travis Walton the Movie.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil and Jeff Stein (3/19/25)
Matt and Jeff are back for their weekly Wednesday visit! This week they talk about the Trump administration downplaying economic expectations, Chuck Schumer’s strategy (or lack thereof), how tariffs hurt rural farmers and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 18, 2025
Trump Derangement Syndrome bill sponsor arrested for soliciting a minor; Matt details more of his visit to South Carolina; Patrick Coolican makes his weekly visit; privatization will not make government better; Mike Lindell’s charities being investigated.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – March 18, 2025
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 17, 2025
Matt is back today. He is joined by Dermot Flanagan for his annual St. Patrick’s Day appearance from Ireland for the first hour. Then, Matt discusses his visit to the International African American Museum and the upcoming Matt 15th anniversary celebration; get off Twitter and go to Bluesky please; Republicans are not serious people; Tom…
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Read MoreDermot Flanagan with Matt – March 17, 2025
A personal friend of Matt’s, Dermot Flanagan makes his annual St. Patrick’s Day visit to discuss Ireland and the goings on there.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 14, 2025
Nancy Nelson fills in for Matt today! We talk about how to move forward as Democrats during the 2nd Trump administration. Plus we talk about the detention of Mahmoud Khalil and immigration. Also a visit from DFL vice chair Marge Hoffa!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 13, 2025
Philip Anthony and Austin Bee fill in today for Matt. They discuss the latest news surrounding the Trump administration and other topics.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 12, 2025
Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt. On today’s show: – We’re joined by Andrew Hoffman of Neighbors, Inc. They’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in South St. Paul, providing emergency assistance and supportive assistance programs to low-income community members. – Is Donald Trump the latest Republican President to crash the economy? – Ineffective Democratic leadership…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 11, 2025
Brett Johnson fills in for Matt today. Max Richtman, President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare discusses the current push for cuts by this administration; Matt Gertz of Media Matters details the American right’s embrace of Russia; Patrick Coolican joins the show; David Fenley of the Minnesota Council on…
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Read MoreDavid Fenley with Brett – March 11, 2025
David Fenley is the ADA director at thw Minnesota Council on Disability.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – March 11, 2025
Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15 on AM950.
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Read MoreMatt Gertz with Brett – March 11, 2025
Matt Gertz is a senior fellow at Media Matters, which he joined in 2007. His work focuses on the relationship between the right-wing media and Donald Trump’s Republican Party, news coverage of politics and elections, and media ethics. Matt’s writing on the Trump-Fox feedback loop has appeared in The Daily Beast, HuffPost, NBC News’ THINK,…
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Read MoreMax Richtman with Brett – March 11, 2025
Max Richtman is President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 10, 2025
Nancy Nelson fills in for Matt today. How FOX News has divided America; Trump’s attacks on LGBT Americans; Republicans evade town halls; continuing resolutions.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 7, 2025
On today’s show: – Fish fry Fridays are back! – Should we show sympathy for farmers who voted for Trump and are now being hurt by his administration? – Trump’s continuing mistreatment of veterans. – How proposed cuts to Medicaid are deeply unpopular across the political spectrum. – We’re joined by Dr. Joe Eastman and…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman and Becky Robertson
Matt is joined by Dr. Joe Eastman and Becky Robertson, a long COVID survivor. They talk about March 15 being International Long Covid Awareness Day, the impacts of long COVID and how several governments around the world are doing little to help.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 6, 2025
Tariffs suspended on Canada and Mexico; Republicans try to move forward with their budget; Mike Siegler joins to discuss how to keep yourself safe from online scams; how Republicans will justify cutting social services; more layoffs at WCCO and end of nighttime local programming; Rep. Al Green censured; Mike Lindell found in contempt of court;…
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Read MoreMike Siegler with Matt – March 6, 2025
Mike Siegler joined Matt to discuss keeping yourself safe from digital scams.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 5, 2025
On today’s show: – The Trump administration makes draconian cuts to the department of Veterans Affairs. – Trump already blinks and makes tariff automotive exemptions. – With little to no scientific evidence, RFK Jr. thinks vitamin A is the solution for the measles outbreak in Texas. Jeff Stein is in for his weekly update -Farmers…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/5/25)
Jeff Stein is in for his weekly update -Farmers of Iowa who voted for Trump and the Tariffs that are destroying the farmers and possible bankrupt farms in Nebraska China not getting or taking or farm product in the future Wrestling with the Education Budget
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 4, 2025
Elon Musk wades into Derek Chauvin; trade war; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; Republicans accosted at a local Davanni’s; record food shelf visits continue.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – March 4, 2025
Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Catch him with Brett every Tuesday at 4:15 on AM950.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 3, 2023
Oscars recap; man pleads guilty in Chicago mass shooting; tariffs to go into effect tomororw; hypocrisy on the religious right; Pew Research religious study; snowstorm on the way; Minnesota sluggish in student proficiency recovery; Republicans will violate your children for their causes; local ICE raids; Republicans target married women with voting laws.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 28, 2025
On today’s show: – Trump and Vance’s repulsive behavior during their meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. – How the entire Trump/Zelensky meeting was a staged attack by Trump and his minions. – Chris Kluwe joins Matt for the second half of hour 1. – Thoughts on Red Wing High School cancelling a student group that had…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling (2/28/25)
Matt is joined by Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling, who created the original musical fable, Invisible Fences, which is playing March 6-15 at Open Eye Theatre. Joined by musician Jeremy Ylvisaker, this heartfelt production explores themes of resilience, connection, and Disability Culture through an imaginative blend of music and narrative.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Chris Kluwe (2/28/25)
Matt is joined by former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. Kluwe was recently removed from his position as a 9th grade football coach in Huntington Beach, CA. The school said he was bringing the school “too much attention” after his arrest protesting a MAGA sign at the city’s library.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 27, 2025
DOGE is about wrecking government services to encourage privatization; infamous misogynist brothers released to US; Gene Hackman dies; indiscriminate immigration targeting; St. Paul will only have one high school hockey program going forward; man pleads guilty to tax refund fraud; Feeding our Future case; attacks on trans and abortion rights in state legislatures.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 26, 2025
On today’s show: – People applauding for federal budget cuts that will hurt themselves. – Republicans including Mike Johnson pray for the passage of their massive bill that cuts taxes for the rich and cuts services for everyone else. – How to disconnect when political new becomes overwhelming. – Haphazard layoffs at the VA show…
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – February 26, 2025
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about how a new measles outbreak in Texas, updates on Avian flu possibly getting transmitted to humans and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 25, 2025
Eggs, gas, groceries, Ukraine update; another near-miss between planes at Midway Chicago airport; the game that’s coming from Republicans; Republicans’ math problems; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes victimhood to the next level; Patrick Coolican makes his weekly visit; almost 450,000 Midwestern jobs threatened by government cuts; Republicans aim to end Northstar Rail.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – February 25 2025
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, joining Brett Tuesdays at 4:15 PM.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2025
Matt recounts a conversation he had about change; Dan Bongino named deputy FBI director; the 2026 election will be closer than it should be/Iowa Rep. Miller-Meeks and the University of Iowa; votes to cut Medicaid could come this week; news continues to push the empty city narrative; Moorhead man arrested for vehicular homicide; deadline to…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 21, 2025
On today’s show: – Mixed feelings on the US national hockey team losing to Canada in the 4 Nations Face off championship. – How going MAGA is not a good business move for professional sports leagues. – Missouri wants to create an “E-Harmony” for babies among their extremist anti-abortion bills. – Patti Vasquez joins for…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (2/21/25)
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 Patti’s recurring appearances on Chicago TV shows, Democrats needing to stand up to MAGA Republicans and more!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 20, 2025
Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe joins the show to discuss his arrest protesting the Huntington Beach, CA City Council; MAGA only cares about themselves; idiot Republican congressional members seek to impeach judges; local MAGA not having a good day; bad driving continues to be an epidemic; MN GOP targets trans athletes, who don’t even seem…
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