The 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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Aaron 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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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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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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The 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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Matt 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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The 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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Kate 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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Matt 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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The 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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The 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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Dara 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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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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The 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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Native 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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The 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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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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Matt 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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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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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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The 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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Katy 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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The 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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Matt 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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The 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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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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The 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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Matt 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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The 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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The 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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Bree 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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The 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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The 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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