The Matt McNeil Show
Santita Jackson with Matt – March 28, 2023
Santita Jackson is the host of The Santita Jackson Show on WCPT 820 AM in Chicago, also broadcast live on AM950 every weekday morning from 6-8!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 27, 2023
Minnesota state representative allegedly raising funds for a January 6 defendant; Nashville school shooting; what an AR bullet does to a body*; South Dakota town giving away lots of land; Aaron Klemz of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy joins the show; the Anton Lazzaro trial continues*. *Today’s show contains some descriptions that some listeners…
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Read MoreAaron Klemz with Matt – March 27, 2023
Chief Strategy Officer of MCEA. “When I was in elementary school, I did a book report on Love Canal, which had surged into the news even here in the Midwest. When I learned that a chemical company had dumped their toxic waste into an old canal, and then given the land to build a school…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 24, 2023
Monticello nuclear leak scandal grows; Anton Lazzaro trial continues; Minnesota House passes trans refuge bill; Paul Metsa joins the show to preview his Saturday show at the Women’s Club.
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Read MorePaul Metsa with Matt – March 24, 2023
Paul is the host of the Wall of Power Radio Hour every Saturday night at 6 PM on AM950. He is performing at the Women’s Club Theater in Minneapolis on March 25.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 23, 2023
– Paul Metsa gets featured in the Star Tribune about his new book, “Alphabet Jazz: Poetry, Prose, Stories and Songs.” – Far-right extremist Riley Williams is sentenced to 3 years in prison for storming the Capitol January 6. – Kevin McCarthy disgraces the Speaker’s Office even further. – How the DFL played Republicans on the…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Alex Ortiz
Matt is joined by comedian Alex Ortiz, who will be at Laugh Camp Comedy Club in St. Paul Friday and Saturday.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 22, 2023
– Sports roundup! – Correcting a statement from yesterday about Steve Drazkowski’s comments on never meeting a hungry person. – Republican state Senator Eric Lucero prepares for an education committee hearing by adjusting his gun?! – Problems with security and safety at Metro Transit stations. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Would…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/22/23)
It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Trump possibly getting indicted, the Trump legal team’s delay tactics, how Ron DeSantis is trying to counter attack Trump and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 21, 2023
Metro Transit light rail train collides with car; revisiting past dumb comments by Steve Drazkowski; Renaissance Festival given 10 weeks to come up with a plan to solve its parking issues; Hopkins student posts photo of a gun; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday conversation; Minneapolis snow clearing plan; right-wing alleged terrorist arrested.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – March 21, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – March 20, 2023
Weekend recap; Republicans have done most of the damage to their brand themselves; Republicans stall on the bonding bill in the state legislature; how the Reagan campaign colluded with Iranians on the 1979-80 hostage situation to hurt President Carter; the 25 best places to live in Minnesota; Social Security taxation debate; eviction filings continue to…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – March 20, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – March 17, 2023
– How St. Patrick’s Day weather can vary every year. – Rep. Eric Lucero fear mongering about drag queen story hours. – Following up op on yesterday’s Star Tribune editorial about cannabis. – We’re joined by actor Matthew Amendt, who is starring in “Born with Teeth,” playing now through April 2 at the Guthrie. –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dermot Flanagan
We spend the entire first hour with Matt’s Irish friend, Dermot Flanagan, as we talk about all things Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Matthew Amendt (3/17/23)
Matt McNeil was joined by actor Matthew Amendt, who is starring in “Born with Teeth,” playing now through April 2 at the Guthrie.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 16, 2023
– A radioactive water spill at the Monticello nuclear plant. – Your calls and comments on the spill. – Wells Fargo’s Carrie Tolstedt Pleads Guilty and Faces Prison. – We’re joined by Kim Anderson of Blair’s Tree of Hope Foundation. Learn more at https://blairstreeofhope.org/ – How do national hospital rankings for Minnesota compare to South…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Kim Anderson of Blair’s Tree of Hope Foundation
Matt McNeil is joined by Kim Anderson of Blair’s Tree of Hope Foundation. Their mission is to help the families of children who have been hospitalized with a life threatening illness due to pediatric Cancer, pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant or pediatric Blood Disorder. Join them for their 9th Annual Interpretations of Hope Fundraiser on Saturday…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 15, 2023
Steve Drazkowski draws national attention for his speech about free school meals; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; the Bourne conspiracy and the Dominion Voting lawsuit; issues with the Southwest Light Rail Line deepen.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – March 15, 2023
Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:35.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 14, 2023
Miller Hill Mall roof collapses; Minneapolis official ousted over false statements to the city council regarding donations for event; MPD takes another black eye; actress and comedian Kate Willett joins the show; Brett’s Tuesday interview with Patrick Coolican.
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Read MoreKate Willett with Matt – March 14, 2023
Kate Willett is a comedian, actress, and writer whose raunchy feminist storytelling is both smart and relatable. She’s the author of the Audible Original “Dirtbag Anthropology.” She just made her network debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and she has a 15 minute special on Netflix’s “Comedy Lineup.” She’s the cohost of the…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 13, 2023
Oscars recap; bank failures; the extreme selfishness of some people; downtown Minneapolis has never been better; absurd comment from a Minnesota house member; right-wing troll arguments against MSP fall flat.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 10, 2023
Matt’s healing is going well as he reflects on where he is, and the challenges both behind and yet to come; Adam Thielen released by the Vikings; the new Republican game plan for the culture wars; Como Zoo giraffe Daisy dies; bill advances to rename Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince; DST begins again this…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 9, 2023
– Getting around with more March snow. – We continue with a topic from yesterday, where Matt disagreed with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on a plea bargain with two minors in a murder case. – Effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in the criminal justice system. – Minnesota becoming a refuge for trans families being harassed…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 8, 2023
– Snakes in a radio station! – Republican state rep. Duane Quam throws a tantrum at the legislature. – Looking back at a 2018 debate where Quam snatched the microphone from his Democratic opponent. – The Minnesota Wild opt out of wearing Pride-themed jerseys during warmups on the Wild’s Pride Night. – Gov. Tim Walz…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (3/8/23)
Matt is joined by Cliff Schecter, 2020 Joe Biden speechwriter, CEO of http://blueampstrategies.com, bestselling author of “The Real McCain,” and Daily Beast Contributor. Matt and Cliff talk about FOX News being exposed as liars, Ron DeSantis catering to anti-vax professional athletes, Merrick Garland’s lackluster prosecution of Trump and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 7, 2023
The Depot coffee house in Hopkins will close; Itasca County gun resolution controversy; Betty Folliard joins the show to discuss the Minnesota ERA proposal; Rochester city council shenanigans; Brett’s Tuesday interview with Patrick Coolican; the proposed Sanford/Fairview merger; woman sues over unannounced active shooter drill; armed incident at Mystic Lake.
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Betty Folliard with Matt – March 7, 2023
Former Minnesota state representative and ERA Minnesota founder Betty Folliard discusses the fight to get the Equal Rights Amendment passed in Minnesota. Attend ERA Days Wednesday, March 8 at the Minnesota State Capitol!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 6, 2023
Matt recaps his weekend adventures; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; snow totals end up far more than expected, and Matt revisits recent acrimonious discourse about weather forecasting; carjacking suspect charged; decorated food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl joins the show to discuss “Northern food”.
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Read MoreDara Moskowitz Grumdahl with Matt – March 6, 2023
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl is one of the most awarded food writers in the country. She was born in New York City little aware of her destiny—to eat out a lot in Minnesota. She started her career as a 13-year-old restaurant dishwasher, and, after coming to Minnesota for college, became a local restaurant, wine, and drink…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 3, 2023
– Cold viruses circulating Minnesota – Etiquette when walking/exercising on indoor or outdoor trails! – Michelle Fischbach leaves the House Committee on Agriculture, likely costing CD7 tons of money – Joe Biden’s doctor says the lesion removed from Biden’s chest was a common form of skin cancer. – Matt’s animal roundup! – Why are MN…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 2, 2023
Gopher women’s coach Lindsay Whalen resigns; Minnesota House proposes ethnic studies and personal finance requirements; St. Thomas Academy high school sued by former students; Matt’s Thursday grocery trip; Orono mayor was sending videos to local leaders comparing COVID measures to the Holocaust; DFL introduces legislation to improve safety on public transit.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 1, 2023
A jam packed show today featuring both Jeff Stein in hour 1 and Cliff Schecter in hour 2. Also on today’s show: – #MNLeg Republicans whine over ethnic studies and personal finance courses possibly being required at public schools. – Disciplinary problems at St. Paul Harding High School – Jeff Stein with Matt on whether…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (3/1/23)
Matt is joined by Cliff Schecter. Matt and Cliff talk about how the latest FOX News debacles show that Republicans will do anything to win and Ron DeSantis’s slogan of “Make America Florida.”
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/1/23)
It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about whether Ron DeSantis could win a national general election, FOX News facing a plethora of legal problems, who could be the “fall guy” at FOX and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 28, 2023
Right wing idiocy makes Matt exhausted; why the Republicans have a Joe Biden problem; news roundup imcluding Jessie Diggins’ latest triumph; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for an update on what’s happening at the State Legislature; GOP infighting in Otter Tail County.
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The Matt McNeil Show – February 27, 2023
Recapping the weekend; high school hockey issues; ongoing tragedy of Harding High School death; drunk man falls asleep at Chaska Arby’s; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; how did rich white people convince poor whites to embrace racism; Dilbert dropped by numerous newspapers after Scott Adams’s racist rants; far right driving the Republican Party.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – February 27, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2023
Air fryers recalled; the East Palestine train disaster and how no one benefits from the politicization; Republicans again putting their foot in their mouths; Hennepin County Attorney’s Office again implicated in alleged misconduct; sports update; comedian David Tweite stops by.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 22, 2023
– Snowpocolypse! – MN legislative Republicans hilariously whining – Cliff Schecter joins for a visit about national politics – Trump visiting East Palestine, Ohio and giving citizens what might be expired water – What made Minnesota legislative Republicans so upset last night? – Drivers license for all bill – Restoring voting rights for felons –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (2/22/23)
Today Matt and Cliff talk baseball, Russian oligarchs financing American elections, Trump visiting East Palestine, Ohio and more.
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Read MoreNative Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – February 21, 2023
Robert Pilot hosts guests on Native News and Information. Starting off is Rachel Thunder of AIM with special coverage from the Roof Depot Occupation in Minneapolis, MN. Next is Šišóka Dúta hé miyé d, Board Chair at Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye talking about the launch of the brand new Dakhota Language App. Also, Summer Wilkie (ᏣᏔᎩ,…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 21, 2023
Major winter storm arrives in the state; state legislature updates; Hy-Vee alleges abuse of their employee discounts; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday discussion; sports gambling legalization introduced at the state capitol; East Palestine train disaster.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett – 2/21/23
The Matt McNeil Show – February 20, 2023
– Will this week’s snowstorm rival the Halloween ’91 blizzard? – Republicans hate Gen Z and want to turn back time – Updates on state rep. Matt Grossell being charged with a DWI – St. Cloud high school sports teams encounter racist taunts from fans of other teams – Dr. Angela Jill Cooley on Presidents…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Angela Jill Cooley (2/20/23)
Matt McNeil is joined by Dr. Angela Jill Cooley, Associate Professor of History at Minnesota State University, Mankato. With it being Presidents Day, Matt and Prof. Cooley discuss the history of presidency and how the powers of the office have changed over the years.
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Matt McNeil Interview with Ken Martin February 17 2023
Matt McNeil Show February 15 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – February 15, 2023
Mike Pence visits town; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit previewing the early stages of the 2024 presidential primary; the possible Sanford-Fairview merger;state supreme court rules barring felons from voting is legal.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – February 15, 2023
Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report and Iowa Business Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:35.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 14, 2023
Matt returns to the studio and reflects on the last two months and more; Harding High School stabbing; mass shooting at Michigan State; Patrick Coolican joins the show; disappointment in the candy box this Valentine’s Day; insurrectionist update.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Matt McNeil – February 14, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – February 13, 2023
Recapping Super Bowl Sunday advertisements; proposed Sanford/Fairview merger; Robert Baril stops by the show; Edina reaches settlement with the Hornet logo designer; Trace Beaulieu previews the upcoming edition of The Mads are Back; Michael Brodkorb recaps Super Bowl Sunday; Lizzo appreciates the new snow plow named for her.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – February 13, 2023
Michael returns to recap the Super Bowl.
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Read MoreTrace Beaulieu with Matt – February 13, 2023
Mystery Science Theater 3000 stars Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff have taken movie riffing online with their livestream series, The Mads!
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Read MoreRobert Baril with Matt – February 13, 2023
Check out Robert Baril Tuesday, February 14, at Courtyards of Andover!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 10, 2023
Professor Tanisha Fazal joins Matt to talk about Ukraine; fatal stabbing at Harding High School; free school meals and Republicans’ hypocritical counter arguments; drug and gun busts; Michael Brodkorb previews the Super Bowl.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – February 10, 2023
Tanisha Fazal with Matt – February 10, 2023
From Professor Fazal’s personal website: I am a Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. My research and teaching focus on sovereignty, international law, medical care in conflict zones, and armed conflict. From 2021–2023, I am also an Andrew Carnegie Fellow.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 9, 2023
Open air funerals possibly coming to Minnesota; Rep. Angie Craig attacked in an elevator; shooting at Lund Boat Factory; more damning assertions toward the Minneapolis Police Department; Republicans still don’t understand how much involvement parents really have in their kids’ schools; singer/author Katy Tessman joins the show.
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Read MoreKaty Tessman with Matt – February 9, 2023
Minneapolis-based, Katy Tessman is an optimistic and approachable singer-songwriter with a voice full of the wisdom she’s gained through breast cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood. Books and music have always taken center stage in Katy’s life. As a writer, Katy aims to spread hope and joy with her books and songs. Her powerful vocals and rhythmic approach…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 8, 2023
– New snow plow names for MN are now official – How Joe Biden is helping Democrats reconnect with the working class – Right wingers still think Minneapolis is a “no go” zone – Matt and Jeff Stein react to the state of the union – Food for the big football game on Sunday –…
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Read MoreJosh Biber – A Complete Guide to the Ghost Towns of Hennepin County
Matt McNeil was joined by Josh Biber of RacketMN.com. They talked about his recent piece titled, “A Complete Guide to the Ghost Towns of Hennepin County.”
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (2/8/23)
It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about last night’s state of the union speech, how Joe Biden is reconnecting with workers, Republicans behaving badly during the speech, the response speech from Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the George Santos/Mitt Romney dustup and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 7, 2023
1980s video where people protest the criminalization of drunk driving; Republican legislator says life-saving medications are no more or less valuable than cement; Republican extremism; Matt recounts the high school concert band being upstaged at the high school concert; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday chat; North Dakota unhappy with Minnesota’s 2040 plan.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 2/7/23
The Matt McNeil Show – February 6, 2023
– An unusual weekend of little to no major sports – Climbing mountains is not easy! – Bucket list places to travel – Using a chicken as a weapon – Food fights! – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for a COVID update – The dangers of drinking – Changes coming to the MN state flag? –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eatsman (2/6/23)
Matt McNeil was joined our COVID modeling expert, Dr. Joe Eastman. They talked about why Dr. Joe is very concerned about new variants on the horizon, concerns about governments around the world moving on from COVID, booster shot effectiveness and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 3, 2023
– Are professional sports fixed? – Dealing with social media trolls – A new segment titled “hey neighbor, what the hell?” – Audio of Wisconsin Republicans admitting their stop the steal claims were false – South Dakota Republicans are NUTS!!! – Caller report on the Sanford/Fairview merger protest at the U of M – Don’t…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 2, 2023
Ilhan Omar removed from Foreign Affairs committee; Bob Kroll returns; murder-suicide in Bloomington; more healthcare insurance shenanigans from UnitedHealthcare; number of abortions released.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 1, 2023
– MN Republicans up in arms over the Crown Act – The price of eggs and what’s actually causing the price increase – It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about the GOP trying to remove Ilhan Omar from committee assignments, Republicans running budget deficits, Nikki Haley announcing a presidential run…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (2/1/23)
It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about the GOP trying to remove Ilhan Omar from committee assignments, Republicans running budget deficits, Nikki Haley announcing a presidential run and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 31, 2023
Former Sen. Dave Durenberger dies at 88: Gov. Walz signs the PRO Act protecting abortion rights in Minnesota; Democrats needing to get down and start fighting; Prof. David Schultz joins Matt to discuss Durenberger’s passing and legacy; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; North Dakota threatens lawsuit over Minnesota clean energy bills; affordable housing.
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David Schultz with Matt – January 31, 2023
David Schultz is a Hamline University Professor of Political Science who teaches across a wide range of American politics classes including public policy and administration, campaigns and elections, and government ethics. David is also a professor in the Hamline and University of Minnesota Schools of Law where he teaches election law. David is the author of…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 30, 2023
Recapping the weekend; why aren’t Democrats on the offensive?; pickup trucks top sales charts in the Twin Cities for 2022; the Arrowhead Ultramarathon kicks off; today’s news roundup; Greg Bakun joins the show to talk Doctor Who along with his upcoming event this week in Anoka.
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Read MoreGreg Bakun with Matt McNeil – January 30, 2023
Greg joins to talk Doctor Who with Matt. Catch Greg on GhostBox Radio every Sunday afternoon at 4 PM on AM950 with replays of the previous Sunday’s show Saturday nights at 8.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 27, 2023
Scott Beauchamp of Friends of the Boundary Waters joins to discuss yesterday’s federal moratorium on Boundary Waters Watershed mining; Joe Mauer’s Hall of Fame chances; Minnesota Senate passes the CROWN Act among other bills; Tommy Barrett of the St. Paul Winter Carnival joins Matt to discuss the festivities; news roundup; remembering David Crosby to close…
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Read MoreTommy Barrett with Matt – January 27, 2023
Scott Beauchamp with Matt – January 27, 2023
The mission of the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness is to protect, preserve and restore the wilderness character of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico-Superior ecosystem.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 26, 2023
– Earth will have a close encounter with an asteroid this week – Is Joe Mauer worthy of the hall of fame? – Byron Buxton calls out “wannabe” Twins fans – A jury convicts a man for murdering Mpls North HS quarterback Deshaun Hill Jr. – Biden bans mining on the boundary waters, and Pete…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jack Rice (1/26/23)
Matt is joined by criminal defense attorney and former CIA officer Jack Rice. They talk about Alec Baldwin being charged in the “Rust” film shooting, 5 officers being charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols and a jury convicts the man who shot and killed Mpls North HS quarterback DeShaun Hill Jr.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 25, 2023
– Russia’s military is a mess – Minneapolis goes to one sided parking to clear snow – Inflation impacts the price of eggs – How big business takes advantage of inflation to price gauge – It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Iowa Republicans just being mean to poor people,…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/25/23)
It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Iowa Republicans just being mean to poor people, Iowa overhauling education funding, Mike Pence having classified documents and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 24, 2023
Baseball dinners and Rhode Island; sign up to become a member and get your calendar today; demolition of the Justus Ramsey House temporarily blocked; Bree Johnson of MJSB Employment Justice joins Matt; discussing the upcoming Oscars; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for his Tuesday interview; Hormel debuts chili cheese dip-themed beer; we didn’t have an inflation…
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Read MoreBree Johnson of MJSB Employment Justice with Matt – January 24, 2023
After more than a decade in the legal industry and BigLaw firms, attorney and activist Bree Johnson saw an opportunity to do more for employees who are mistreated in the workplace with a career move to representing employees and plaintiffs. Bree brings a unique, client-centered philosophy to the way she practices law. Her uncommon business…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 23, 2023
Rick Smith of the Rick Smith Show joins Matt to start the show; more needless gun violence across America; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show as well; four Oath Keepers convicted of sedition; Gov. Walz continues to release budget proposals.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – January 23, 2023
Dr. Joe Eastman is a COVID and disease expert modeler and forecaster.
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Read MoreRick Smith with Matt – January 23 2023
Catch the Rick Smith Show every weeknight on AM950 from 8-10 PM.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 20, 2023
Matt discusses local public schooling; Axios’ Torey Van Oot stops by to discuss what’s going on at the state capitol; two arrested for illegal betting scheme; Michael Brodkorb joins the show to discuss the Vikings and Republican politics.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – January 20, 2023
Torey Van Oot with Matt – January 20, 2023
Torey Van Oot is a Twin Cities reporter at Axios. She is co-author of the Axios Twin Cities newsletter, covering consequential news and developments in the region.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 19, 2023
– No more Lake Chipotle! – The US hits the debt ceiling. – Republican hostage taking over the debt ceiling. – How the debt crisis was created by Republicans. – Trump’s latest excuse for taking classified documents. – Jack Rice joins Matt to talk about Derek Chauvin’s attorney filing an appeal. – The Pioneer Press…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jack Rice (1/19/23)
Matt is joined by criminal defense attorney and former CIA officer Jack Rice. They talk about Derek Chauvin’s attorney filing an appeal for a new trial in a new venue and what that might mean plus some other legal stories.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 18, 2023
– More snow on the way to the Twin Cities! – Derek Chauvin’s attorney wants a new trial in a different venue. – Jeff Stein joins Matt talking about fun with Iowa radio, US House committee assignments, Kevin McCarthy burning bridges with GOP moderates, the looming debt ceiling showdown, Republican civil war on abortion and…
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