The Matt McNeil Show – November 4, 2022

Hour 1: It’s crunch time with the elections less than a week away, and they will likely come down to Democratic turnout. Why polls are likely underestimating Democratic support. Next it’s our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. They talk about how the last two Novembers have been rough for COVID, so will this November…

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (11/4/22)

It’s our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. They talk about how the last two Novembers have been rough for COVID, so will this November be the same? Also new vaccine effectiveness, staying safe over the holidays and with traveling, new variants of concern and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 3, 2022

Powerball is over $1 billion and Matt discusses what would really happen if you win; Yahoo claims doom coming for Democrats; Matt explains why he doesn’t allow much space for conservative viewpoints on the show; DST controversies; Reed Olson and Alan Roy are Democrats of the Day.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 2, 2022

Hour 1: Will Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter go down as one of the worst business purchases of all time? Wisconsin Republican candidate for Governor Tim Michels says Republicans will never lose another election in the state if he wins. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Republican flirtations…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (11/2/22)

It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Republican flirtations with fascism, Republican candidates joking about Paul Pelosi getting physically attacked by a right wing extremist, election deniers pegging their hopes on overturning the 2020 election on Clarence Thomas and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 28, 2022

Hour 1: Reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s husband being attacked at home by a far right winger. Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. What will that mean and the debate on whether people should leave Twitter. Our Democrat of the Day is Brad Pfaff, who is running in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes portions…

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Matt McNeil with John Crippen (10/28/22)

Matt is joined by John Crippen, Executive Director of the Hennepin History Museum. They talk about why Minnesotans still talk about the 1991 Halloween blizzard, infamous Minneapolis 1890’s murderer/possible serial killer Harry T. Hayward and more scary stories!

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 26, 2022

Hour 1: Stories from the road in South Carolina, including the Waffle House, a Halloween Tour, revisionist southern history and more. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about early voting trends, how Republicans are campaigning (or not) on abortion, the Fetterman vs. Oz debate, a second woman accusing Herschel…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/26/22)

It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about early voting trends, how Republicans are campaigning (or not) on abortion, the Fetterman vs. Oz debate, a second woman accusing Herschel Walker of pressuring her to get an abortion, Kanye West and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 25, 2022

Matt is back from vacation. He discusses his trip to South Carolina; Jeff Ettinger is Democrat of the Day; Kanye West’s continuing issues; Brett speaks with Patrick Coolican; remembering Paul Wellstone’s death 20 years later; Steve Simon owns Kim Crockett.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 21, 2022

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today! During hour 1 we do “Casey Kasem’s Top 40 Stupidest GOP Maneuvers of the Week.” Plus your phone calls! Then in hour 2 we talk about why the supposed building red wave is a mirage, the continuing effort to identify umbrella man from the 2020 Minneapolis riots, why…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 19, 2022

Hour 1: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today! Todd talks about why polls are likely underestimating the amount of young voters and why a youth wave might be materializing. Then we shift gears to economics talking about the history of how Republicans became the party of corporations. Plus your calls! Hour 2: How different…

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The Matt McNeil SHow – October 17, 2022

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. Trump family charged Secret Service large amounts of money to use their hotels; Wisconsin Senate debate over the weekend; Todd talks polling; Larry Kraft is Democrat of the Day; a look at some conservative organizations posing as non-partisan.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 14, 2022

Actor Robbie Coltrane dies; Matt talks about prioritizing taking some time off this year; the price gouging of MEA weekend; What the hell, La Crosse?; Paqui Challenge; CD2 debate; abortion; former AM950 producer Bryan Highhill is Lumpy Music; Matt will see you in a week-plus.

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Katy Tessman and Jim Thrubis with Matt – October 13, 2022

Music has always taken center stage in Katy Tessman’s life. Growing up in the Twin Cities, Katy sang in choirs and musicals. After graduating from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a B.A. in Speech Communication (and a resume of roles in several musical theatre productions), Katy picked up the guitar, and later the mandolin, and started…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 12, 2022

Hour 1: Rural Republicans continue to falsely argue that metro area crime is a massive problem. But do the numbers really back up what they say? A jury awards nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook families from Alex Jones. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about Alex…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 11, 2022

Angela Lansbury dies at 96; Brett Favre scandal update; the gig economy misadventures; Michael Moore predicts a blue wave; Matt and Patrick recall creepy TV episodes as we head toward Halloween; anti-Trump Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Steve Simon; Brett Johnson stops in and recaps his discussion with Patrick Coolican; how Roe impacts the CD1 and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 10, 2022

Matt explains the true legacy of Christopher Columbus; Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville spews open racism; Trace Beaulieu of MST3k joins the show; Liz Lee is Democrat of the Day; Kim Crockett’s appearance on Almanac; Scott Jensen’s interview with Minnesota Daily; crime trending downward; Eagan man sentenced for 1/6 crimes.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 6, 2022

Hour 1: Why for Republicans it’s really not about outlawing abortion, it’s about controlling people they disagree with. Then Matt gives a pep talk for why Democrats need to make sure they vote in November! Next it’s our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. He talks about the impacts of long COVID and its costs,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 5, 2022

Hour 1: How evil dictators are able to consolidate support from other politicians who attach themselves to the dictator when their own political fortunes are threatened. A lawsuit has been filed against Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on what seems to be flimsy lines. Next we’re joined by national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 4, 2022

Hour 1: Why Democrats need to stop taking the high road when it comes to controversy. “Pro-life” Georgia Senate candidate Hershel Walker paid for an abortion of an ex-girlfriend. Then Walker’s son, Christian details how Hershel Walker physically threatened him and his family multiple times. Ron Johnson acknowledges texting with Trump attorneys during the 1/6…

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Brett with Patrick Coolican (10/4/22)

Brett Johnson is joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer Patrick Coolican. They talk about the Reformer’s article on sexual abuse allegations at a construction site in Eagan owned by the Minnesota Vikings as well as Scott Jensen falling for internet hoaxes and the GOP threatening to sue DFL chair Ken Martin.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 3, 2022

Hour 1: Matt talks about the importance of getting a colonoscopy and how his own went from earlier today. How abortion is forcing Republican candidates to skip debates. Mike Lindell’s appeal to the Supreme Court fails. Next we’re joined by Rob Drieslein of Outdoor News as he highlights some stories including people cheating at a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 29, 2022

Minneapolis won’t host Chiefs/Bucs game despite speculation most of the week; Florida workplace gives two days off as “demonstration of its benevolence”; Scotland releases Queen Elizabeth’s death certificate; Ron Johnson stumbles being pressed on January 6 involvement; Matt Norris is Democrat of the Day; Republican lies for votes; Brian O’Hara nominated for Minneapolis police chief;…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 28, 2022

Hour 1: Matt will get a colonoscopy on Monday and talks about the importance of making sure you get regularly tested. New videos show Jan. 6 Trump supporters using Trump flags and banners to attack capitol police officers. Then we’re joined by national political expert Jeff Stein for our usual Wednesday visit. Matt and Jeff…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 27, 2022

Hour 1: Matt shares some fun information about hist trip to Colorado and national parks in the area. Why Colorado’s marijuana legalization has been a massive financial success without the “consequences” they warned about. Problems continue mounting for Putin including thousands of Russians fleeing by the day to avoid military conscription. The University of Idaho…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/27/22)

Brett Johnson is joined editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talk about new stats showing MN has a major alcohol consumption problem, how MN has fallen behind other states with ballot access and the political fallout from the Feeding Our Future scandal.

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Ben Wikler with Matt – September 26, 2022

Ben Wikler was elected chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in June of 2019. Now in his second term, he has led the party through an unbroken string of statewide victories, including Wisconsin’s defeat of Trump in 2020, and built the WisDems to a new level of success and recognition as a force for…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 23, 2022

Brett Johnson fills in for Matt. The first half of the first hour focuses on Ron DeSantis’s sending immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard; Eli Yolkley of Morning Consult joins the show to discuss the upcoming midterms; Brett is joined by MinnPost’s Peter Callaghan for the first half of the second hour with discussion of the Southwest…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 22, 2022

Russia grows desperate; Brett Favre update as Mississippi official pleads guilty in fraud scandal; Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha returns to the show; Michigan candidate says women’s suffrage was a major mistake; Pat Driscoll is Democrat of the Day; COVID update; alcohol-related deaths and other drug deaths in Minnesota have spiked.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 21, 2022

Hour 1: The Minnesota Reformer reports some Minneapolis residents aren’t happy that off-duty Minneapolis police officers are guarding construction sites for a company owned by Tim Michels, a Trump-style Republican who’s running for governor of Wisconsin. Republicans getting extra cozy with police. Busting cell phone thefts. Next Matt is joined by national political expert Jeff…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 19, 2022

Hour 1: We’re joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. They talk about whether the national media is underestimating Democrats chances this fall, Republicans refusal to appeal to suburban voters and more. Then will Republicans resort to political violence when elections don’t go their way? And how Republican leaders who call…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 16, 2022

Hour 1: Did Ron DeSantis commit human trafficking when he deceived and trafficked Christian migrants to Martha’s Vineyard? Then we’re joined by Dr. Joe Eastman who tells us about some new COVID variants on the horizon, vaccination policies and how COVID is still not gone yet. Are Democrats committing an error by not forcing a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 15, 2022

Florida sends migrants to Martha’s Vineyard; Jack Rice joins the show to analyze DeSantis’s actions as well as the Mar-a-Lago raid; Pete Radosevich is Democrat of the Day; man bites ear off of another man at a soccer game; Minnesota Reformer article on Kim Crockett.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 14, 2022

Rabies alert in North Dakota; Mike Lindell’s phone seized at a Hardee’s; more damning details in the Brett Favre money scandal in Mississippi; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday visit; are we being nice to the people we demand a high level of care from?

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 13, 2022

Hour 1: Reaction to last night’s Emmy awards. Republicans keep trying to run away from the abortion issue. Lindsey Graham proposes a very misleading abortion “compromise” bill. Ken Starr, the prosecutor in the Clinton Whitewater case, has died at the age of 76. Why aren’t Democrats fielding candidates in Wisconsin’s 6th and 8th Congressional districts?…

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