The Matt McNeil Show
The Matt McNeil Show – June 22, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. We start with our Democrat of the Day, Lauren Bresnahan, who is running for the state house in district 45A in the western suburbs and exurbs. Hour 1 segment 2: Thoughts on the Jan. 6 hearings and the harassment of Georgia election worker Shay…
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Read MoreTodd Mikkelson Interviews Lauren Bresnahan (6/22/22)
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. We start with our Democrat of the Day, Lauren Bresnahan, who is running for the state house in district 45A in the western suburbs and exurbs.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 21, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Big news as beginning July 5 the Matt McNeil Show will move from 3-5 PM with the first hour being carried in Madison and Milwaukee! Then thoughts on testimony from Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers at the Jan. 6 hearings. Hour 1 segment 2: More on fake electors in Michigan, Wisconsin…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Susie Strom Running in District 36A
Our Democrat of the Day is Susie Strom, who is running for the state house in district 36A, which includes Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, and White Bear Township.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson Interviews Max Nesterak (6/21/22)
Brett Johnson is joined by Max Nesterak deputy editor at the Minnesota Reformer. They talk about Governor Tim Walz reviving his proposal for Walz checks, unionization efforts at Minnesota Starrbucks stores and tenants of HavenBrook Homes, one of the largest private landlords in Minnesota, demanding better living conditions.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 20, 2022
Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to discuss Watergate and the MN GOP; Texas’s GOP rejects Biden’s legitimacy and LGBTQ right to exist as an official platform; tubers brawl on the Mississippi; is rural America more dangerous than urban America?; abortion rights; today’s COVID update.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – June 20, 2022
Follow Michael Brodkorb on Twitter for the best information on Minnesota and national GOP goings-on, and visit michaelbrodkorb.com.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 17 2022
Matt recounts his Rex Orange County concert at the Armory last night; Juneteenth celebrations; new scam targeting prospective renters; the state GOP walks away from the state budget agreement at Scott Jensen’s behest; Torrey Westrom challenged by a far-right candidate; Brett Johnson’s Friday visit; Patrick Coolican speaks with Brett; today’s COVID update; Foster the People.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 16, 2022
Author Larry Millett joins Matt to discuss his final entry in the Shadwell Rafferty series; today’s COVID update; January 6 committee hearings continue; Walmart drops MyPillow; motorcyclist arrested going nearly 150 MPH near Rochester; Todd Kolod speaks with Matt from Ukraine; more GOP disinformation spreading about candidates.
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Read MoreTodd Kolod with Matt – June 16, 2022
Todd Kolod is a proud sponsor of AM950 who now lives in Spain but has spent time volunteering in Ukraine of late; he joins to discuss why he went and what he has seen.
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Read MoreLarry Millett with Matt – June 16, 2022
Larry Millett has combined his interest in journalism, architectural history, and mystery fiction to create an unusual writing career.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 15, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Matt has a story about trying to get he and his daughter tickets to see Rex Orange County tomorrow at the armory. But then Ticket Master happened! Hour 1 segment 2: The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual weekly visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (6/15/22)
It’s our usual weekly visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about the Jan. 6 committee, Trump’s own allies saying there was no election fraud, Barry Loudermilk giving tours on the eve of Jan. 6 and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 14, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Matt had a rough start to the day, including a grilling incident, spilling coffee and a car accident. Hour 1 segment 2: Russian military war criminals. And Lt. Governor candidate Matt Birk claims, without evidence, that Tim Walz bought a house in South Dakota. Hour 1 segment 3: Our Democrat of…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson Interviews Bob Keefe (6/14/22)
Brett Johnson is joined by Bob Keefe, executive director of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) and author of the new book, Climatenomics Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle to Save Our Planet.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Rep. Robert Bierman (6/14/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is rep. Robert Bierman of district 57A (soon to be 56A), which includes portions of Dakota County and the south metro.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 13, 2022
Cliff Schecter joins Matt to discuss baseball and the 1/6 hearings; Bitcoin’s crash continues; movies; today’s COVID update; Scott Jensen’s COVID denial extremism; DFL messaging; white nationalists arrested plotting attack on Idaho Pride.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – June 13, 2022
Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Initial reactions to the January 6 hearings. Hour 1 segment 2: Besides the attempted coup of January 6, Republicans are also for a lot of other things that generally hurt people. Hour 1 segment 3: Brett Johnson speaks with Media Matters’ Deputy Director of Rapid Response Andrew Lawrence. They discuss how…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Alan Sparhawk (6/10/22)
Matt is joined by musician and singer-songwriter Alan Sparhawk. He is best known as the guitarist and vocalist for bands Low and Retribution Gospel Choir. Low will be playing at Rock the Garden this Saturday in Minneapolis!
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Read MoreBrett Johnson Interviews Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters
Brett Johnson speaks with Media Matters’ Deputy Director of Rapid Response Andrew Lawrence. They discuss how FOX News and other right wing networks covered the January 6 hearings.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2022
Dr. Joe Eastman joins us during today’s COVID update; more bad Minneapolis policing; the continuing takeover of American agriculture by big ag; man charged with filming people in a bathroom at the State Fair; woman charged in East Grand Forks mosque arson; 1/6 investigation hearings begin and Matt outlines expectations as well as his pleas…
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – June 9, 2022
Dr. Joe Eastman is a COVID forecast modeler.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 8, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: The now suddenly relevant Sunny D dunks on Minnesota for some reason. Thoughts on populism with both liberals and conservatives. Hour 1 segment 2: How populism can and can’t work for Democrats depending on the issue. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein.…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (6/8/22)
It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about the prime time January 6 hearings, how both parties will respond to the hearings and Republican distractions.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 7, 2022
Zoo break-in allows animals to escape in Wisconsin; Deflection News Part II; remaining Floyd officers’ trial postponed to 2023; today’s COVID update; Brett Johnson stops by and then is joined by Patrick Coolican; racist Rapid City hotel owner arrested for assaulting protesters; water main breaks again in St. Louis Park; Kate Bush’s tie-in to Stranger…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 6, 2022
Matt’s recollections of Edina culture shock in the 1980s; sports corner featuring the College World Series and the Tampa Bay Rays; Matt asks if he should write a book about his experiences as a sports parent; new Taco Bell concept opens in Brooklyn Park; Deflection News; today’s COVID update.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 3, 2022
Lawsuit alleges Minneapolis police falsified evidence in a botched raid; Mary Frances Clardy is Democrat of the Day; Prior Lake senior prank releases pigeons; Peter Callaghan joins Brett Johnson; today’s COVID update; dancing to close the week.
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Read MoreMary Frances Clardy with Matt – June 3, 2022
Mary Frances Clardy is a candidate for House District 53A.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2022
Jack Rice joins Matt to discuss the big legal news of the week; what are the Republicans up to lately?; today’s COVID update; train vs. hot air balloon crash; fire at Fort Snelling;; it’s Pride Month; Ann Rest is Democrat of the Day.
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Read MoreAnn Rest with Matt – June 2, 2022
Ann Rest currently represents Senate District 45 and will run to represent Senate District 43.
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Read MoreJack Rice with Matt – June 2, 2022
Jack Rice is an award-winning criminal defense lawyer and legal expert.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 1, 2022
Looking at the deadline for filing for major races around the state; Two Harbors mayoral update; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday visit; Robert Baril talks about his weeklong Acme Comedy Company stay; Patty Acomb is Democrat of the Day.
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Read MorePatty Acomb with Matt – June 1, 2022
Patty Acomb represents District 44B in the Minnesota House.
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Read MoreRobert Baril with Matt – June 1 2022
Catch Robert Baril June 1 through June 4 at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – June 1, 2022
Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics and Business Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 4:35.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 31, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Some thoughts on the commercialization of Memorial Day. Drama for Republicans as perennial candidate and subject of numerous controversy Michelle MacDonald might run against Kim Crockett for the GOP Secretary of State nomination. Plus Jeremy Munson will run in the CD1 general election after saying he would back Brad Finstad. Hour…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Kate Luthner (5/31/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is Kate Luthner who is running in Senate District 32 which includes areas in the north and northeast suburbs and exurbs.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/31/22)
Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talk about how some Minneapolis cops are making well into 6 figures with overtime pay, why AR15’s need to be banned and preserving murals that were made in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 26, 2022
Ray Liotta dies at 67; Jessie Diggins will get married this weekend; Gary calls in and asks who really runs the country; the latest from Uvalde; Dr. Joe Eastman and his COVID update; Doug Raney of the Minnesota Historical Society; commemorating George Floyd’s death.
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Read MoreDoug Raney with Matt – May 26, 2022
Doug Rainey is Director of Metro Sites and Operations at the Minnesota Historical Society.
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Read MoreJoe Eastman with Matt – May 26, 2022
Dr. Joe Eastman is a COVID forecast modeler.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 25, 2022
Hour 1 segments 1/2: The latest on the Texas school shooting from yesterday. And Matt goes through the dangers of military grade assault weapons and how they’re not just pistols or rifles. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about what could be…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Erin Maye Quade (5/25/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is Erin Maye Quade, who is seeking the DFL nomination in Senate District 56 in the southeast metro area.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/25/22)
It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about what could be done to prevent more gun violence and yet more school shootings.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 24, 2022
Mike Sundin is Democrat of the Day; mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas; Brett is joined by Patrick Coolican; CD1 primary; today’s COVID update.
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Read MoreMike Sundin with Matt – May 24, 2022
Mike Sundin is char of the Ag Committee in the Minnesota House.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 23 2022
Matt and Patrick catch up on the weekend; Matt rants about high school conference layouts; the unfinished weekend at the Minnesota Legislature; White Castle Hall of Fame inductees includes a pair of Minnesotans; today’s COVID update; holding Republicans accountable.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 20, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Another fun weekend ahead of road construction and closures! And Matt shares a personal story about the passing of Father J. Michael Bryon, who was the priest at the church Matt used to attend, Pax Christi. Hour 1 segment 2: The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segments 3/4: The Star Tribune…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Philip Bither of the Walker Art Center
Matt is joined by Philip Bither · Senior Curator, Performing Arts at the Walker Art Center. They talk about some fun upcoming events at the Walker!
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Read MoreBrett Johnson Interviews Jacob Millner of AJC Twin Cities
Brett Johnson is joined by Jacob Millner, the Twin Cities regional director of the American Jewish Commitee. They discuss GOP Secretary of State candidate Kim Crockett’s controversial antisemitic video that was sired at last weekend’s Republican state convention.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 19, 2022
Cornel Walker is Democrat of the Day; Minnesota GOP horror stories featuring Jennifer Carnahan and Kim Crockett; today’s COVID update; Ridgedale store theft; Republican hypocrisy on employer/employee theft; author Barbara Coffin of the Bell Museum joins Matt.
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Read MoreBarbara Coffin with Matt – May 19, 2022
Cornel Walker with Matt – May 19, 2022
Cornel Walker is a DFL candidate for Senate District 9.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 18, 2022
Grilling adventures; GOP state attorney general race; today’s COVID update; Jeff Stein joins Matt; Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Coolican; Target shares tumble hard; Kim Crockett; state Republican legislatures joining far-right Facebook groups in large numbers; Thomas Lane pleads guilty.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – May 18, 2022
Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics and Business Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 4:35.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 17, 2022
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt. Discussing the GOP state convention; Caitlin Cahill is Democrat of the Day; January 6 investigation continues; why is this midterm election different?; Ken Engelhardt and Mac Santiago of Healthcare for All MN join Brett.
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Read MoreCaitlin Cahill with Todd – May 17, 2022
Caitlin Cahill is a candidate for District District 37A.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 16, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Our Democrat of the Day is Heather Gustafson, who is running for state Senate in district 36 in the northeast metro area. Hour 1 segment 2: Matt experiences some road rage on a trip to Taylor Falls. Hour 1 segment 3: The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segment 4: A look…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Michael Brodkorb (5/16/22)
We’re joined by Republican Party analyst Michael Brodkorb. They discuss this weekend’s Republican state convention and get Michael’s take on what went down in Rochester.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Heather Gustafson (5/16/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is Heather Gustafson, who is running for state Senate in district 36 in the northeast metro area.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 13, 2022
Most popular baby names; Ava Michaels; Mike Lindell appears at this weekend’s GOP convention; update on the CD1 special election; baby formula shortage due to a recall; another stellar moment in local sports; Brett Johnson speaks with attorney Marshall Tanick; Acoma Gaither of the Hennepin History Museum joins Matt; ending the week.
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Read MoreAcoma Gaither with Matt – May 13, 2022
Acoma Gaither is the Public Programs Associate at the Minnesota Historical Society.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2022
Michael Brodkorb discusses the Ava Michaels controversy; Patrick and Matt sports corner; prohibited items at this weekend’s GOP convention; today’s COVID update; Dan Kessler is Democrat of the Day; Dusty Hinz of Agrarian Seed & Garden joins Matt.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2022
Dusty Hinz of Agrarian Seed & Garden Center joins Matt today. Check out Agrarian Seed & Garden in south Minneapolis! 5152 Hiawatha Ave Minneapolis, MN 55417 https://agrarianseed.com/
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Read MoreDan Kessler with Matt – May 12, 2022
Daniel Kessler is a candidate for Minnesota Senate District 48.
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The Matt McNeil Show – May 11, 2022
Hour 1 segments 1/2: Are the Wild done in NHL playoffs? CNN reports a passenger with no flying experience landed a plane at a Florida airport after the pilot became incapacitated. And Michael Brodkorb has a crazy story about Minnesota Republicans. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews A. John Peters
Our Democrat of the Day is A. John Peters, who is running is Senate district 5 in west central Minnesota.
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Read MoreMatt with Jeff Stein (5/11/22)
It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff discuss which kitchen table issues will be most important for the 2022 elections, Republican overreach, the Republicans new war on private business and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 10, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: 2 bear sightings in the west metro! One an actual bear, the other Rob Gronkowski. Hour 1 segment 2: Reasons why you shouldn’t feed bears! Hour 1 segment 3: During redistricting Matt ended up in Den Phillips’s district instead of Ilhan Omar’s. Matt was a little bothered by a mailer from…
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Read MoreBrett with Patrick Coolican (5/10/22)
Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They discuss the Vikings hiring of a sub-contractor on a housing complex they’re building that’s been accused of wage theft, a preview of this weekend’s GOP state convention and where things stand during the final two weeks of the legislative session.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 9, 2022
Matt and Patrick talk weekend activities; Matt criticizes Democrats for mismanagement; Wisconsin pro-life office firebombed and vandalized; more on Republican abortion hypocrisy; Minneapolis population growth; former Wolves player shot to death; gun violence; ATV driver dies in collision with tree near Cass Lake; Mary Kiffmeyer’s election bills; today’s COVID update.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 6, 2022
Today’s COVID update; is Jeremy Miller jeopardizing the fight against chronic wasting disease?; last ditch bid to save an Ely radio station; Brett speaks with Max Nesterak about a controversy with a Vikings-linked subcontractor working on the Viking Lakes development; University of Missouri students disciplined for hazing a Minnesota incoming student; more on the impending…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2022
Today’s virus update, featuring Dr. Joe Eastman; Cliff Schecter; Alicia Donohue is Democrat of the Day; Daunte Wright’s mother allegedly assaulted by Brooklyn Center police; third party investigation claims no bias in Duluth police; Two Harbors mayor in trouble again?
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Read MoreAlicia Donahue with Matt – May 5, 2022
Alicia Donahue is a candidate for Senate District 54.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – May 5, 2022
Matt and Cliff discuss this week’s leak of the impending overturn of Roe v. Wade.
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The Matt McNeil Show – May 4, 2022
Hour 1 segments 1/2: The climate is broken as it looks like we’ll immediately jump to temps in the 80’s next week. A look at what other rights could be taken away given the SCOTS’s logic now on Roe vs. Wade. Hour 1 segments 3/4: It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Hanna Valento (5/4/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is Hanna Valento, who is running in district 33A in the northeast metro.
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Read MoreMatt with Jeff Stein (5/14/22)
It’s our usual Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff discuss how the leaked SCOTUS abortion ruling might impact midterm election turnout, why it’s plausible a conservative may have leaked the opinion, the logic (or lack thereof) behind Alito’s opinion, overruling court precedent and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 3, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Matt shares his thoughts on last night’s SCOTUS leak showing that Roe vs. Wade will be overturned. Matt explains his stance on abortion, why the draft ruling is a joke and the slippery slope of the ruling. Hour 1 segment 2: How Republicans want to regulate every aspect of your personal…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Kristin Bahner (5/3/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is rep. Kristin Bahner from district 34B (soon to be 37B) in the northwest metro area. Matt and Rep. Bahner discuss last night’s leaked SCOTUS ruling that overturns Roe vs. Wade.
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Read MoreBrett with Patrick Coolican (5/3/22)
Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. They react to the leaked Roe vs. Wade ruling, talk about Patrick’s column on the problems with the Minneapolis Police Department and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 2, 2022
Sports corner; Scott Jensen attacks Secretary Steve Simon; why the GOP is trying to sideline Scott Jensen; binge watching TV; meat-allergy causing tick spreads to Washington DC; flooding in the Red River Valley; today’s virus update; child care; Trump wanted to shoot protesters during 2020 unrest.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 29 2022
Matt continues examining the MPD report; today’s COVID update; Brett Johnson is joined by Aaron Brown; Jack Rice discusses Chauvin’s appeal; Lucius.
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Read MoreJack Rice with Matt – April 29 2022
Jack joins to discuss Derek Chauvin’s appeal.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 28. 2022
Catalytic converter thefts; more on the MPD report released yesterday; Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is Democrat of the Day; Jamie Becker-Finn’s emotional speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth on the Minnesota House floor; Republicans push fallacies at budget negotiations; today’s COVID update; Taco John’s lawsuit.
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Read MoreAmanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger with Matt – April 28 2022
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is a candidate for House District 47A.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 27, 2022
MPD found by state investigation to have engaged in violations of civil rights; Republican fascism embrace; Jeff Stein joins for his Wednesday visit; Chris Brazelton is Democrat of the Day; Wisconsin couple electrocuted trying to make art; today’s COVID update; man dies in Kandiyohi County after accidental shooting; gunfire outside a South Carolina baseball game;…
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Read MoreChris Brazelton with Matt – April 27, 2022
Chris Brazelton is a candidate for Senate District 29.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – April 27, 2022
Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics and Business Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 4:35.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 26, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: NBC News reports a A 13-year-old boy from Minnesota will soon earn his bachelor’s degree from college with a major in physics and a minor in math. MN Republicans will charge volunteers and attempt to stop anti-GOP speech at their upcoming state convention. Hour 1 segment 2: Minnesota State Senate candidate…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (4/26/22)
Brett is joined by Patrick Coolican, editor in chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They discuss Governor Tim Walz’s state of the state address, a column about how to fight book bans, and MN Republicans nickle and diming people at their upcoming state convention.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota
Matt is joined by Eric Bernstein – policy director for We Make Minnesota. They talk about a recent anti-tax rally at the state capitol promoted heavily by MN conservatives that had dismal attendance.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 25, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Matt is joined by Cliff Schecter. Today they talk about Elon Musk purchasing Twitter and what that will mean for social media, Macron defeating Le Pen in France plus some baseball talk and more. Hour 1 segment 2: More thoughts on how Twitter might change now that it will be owned…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter – April 25, 2022
Matt is joined by Cliff Schecter. Today they talk about Elon Musk purchasing Twitter and what that will mean for social media, Macron defeating Le Pen in France plus some baseball talk and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 22, 2022
Hour 1 segment 1: Our Democrat of the Day is Fernando Alvarado, who is seeking the DFL nomination in Senate district 16, which includes Willmar, Montevideo, Litchfield, Olivia and other communities in western Minnesota. Hour 1 segment 2: Why Democrats need to compete in every district, no matter how red it is! Hour 1 segment…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Cliff Robb (4/22/22)
Brett Johnson is joined by Cliff Robb, who teaches about personal finance and human behavior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They talk about how in other countries, the government fills out your tax form for you. But why not the US?
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