The Matt McNeil Show – January 15, 2025

On today’s show: – Matt struggles to open a bottle of shampoo – Iowa wants to annex 9 southern Minnesota counties?! – How Trump will likely fumble his attempts to buy Greenland. – Our weekly visit with Jeff Stein – Rep. Brad Tabke joins Matt – DFLers condemn the GOP for hiring Rep. Harry Niska’s…

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Matt McNeil with Rep. Brad Tabke (1/15/25)

Matt McNeil is joined by state Rep. Brad Tabke from district 54A which includes Shakopee and surrounding areas. Tabke narrowly won reelection last fall, a decision that was just affirmed by the courts. But Republicans are refusing to seat him, leading to DFLers boycotting the House.

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/15/25)

It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein! Today Matt and Jeff talk about an Iowa proposal that would allow them to annex 9 southern Minnesota counties, Pete Hegseth hearings, Pam Bondi hearings and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 13, 2025

Zuckerberg has gone full Elon; California fires expose how awful Republicans are; Texas defies federal order honoring Jimmy Carter; Republicans trying to extend Trump tax cuts; Senate still waiting on Pete Hegseth’s FBI file; the latest state house drama.

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 10, 2025

On today’s show: – The BBC reports an Australian woman’s fake Instagram wedding was in fact real. – Donald Trump is officially a convicted felon. – 4 SCOTUS judges attempt to overturn Trump’s conviction. – How the far right is taking over social media. – Meta ends its DEI programs. – The Star Tribune reports…

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (1/10/24)

Matt and Michael talk about the Vikings regular season finale loss to the Detroit Lions last week and then preview Monday’s Vikings playoff game at the Los Angeles Rams plus the other playoff games.

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 9, 2024

Tragic fires in LA; Cliff Schecter makes an appearance; Democrats failed to slow the GOP’s long game; United Health Group; MyPillow has to pay $700K in settlements to shipping company; what shenanigans the state GOP will pull; I-94.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – January 9, 2024

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author (The Real McCain), nationally syndicated columnist, co-founder/owner of We Act Radio–Washington DC’s independent progressive radio station–and founder/President of Libertas LLC, a progressive public relations/direct mail firm. As a political consultant, Schecter helped re-elect President Bill Clinton in 1996 and many others since.

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 8, 2025

On today’s show: – Wild fires in California. – AM950 joins Blue Sky! Find us at: https://bsky.app/profile/am950radio.bsky.social – How the ag industry will be hurt by Trump’s deportations. – Foreign leaders clap back at Trump after his push to acquire Greenland, Canada, Panama and change the Gulf of Mexico’s name. – Jeff Stein joins Matt…

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Jeff Stein with Matt – January 8, 2025

It’s our weekly conversation with Jeff! Today Matt and Jeff talk about Trump trying to acquire foreign territories, immigration round ups, Trump’s sentencing in New York and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 7, 2025

Matt delves more into his immigration conversation from yesterday; Trump goes completely off the rails; Americans’ misconceptions about immigrants and jobs; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for the first time in 2025; cops battle over Alpha News documentary.

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – January 7 2025

J. Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of Minnesota Reformer. Previously, he was a Capitol reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune for five years, after a Knight-Wallace Fellowship at the University of Michigan and time at the Las Vegas Sun, Seattle Times and a few other stops along the way. He lives in St. Paul with his…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 6, 2024

Nebraska senator’s husband snubs Harris; the ongoing Trump administration circus; Trump keeps on insulting our northern neighbor; Matt recaps his holiday break; Minnesota House updates.

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Aaron Zimmerman with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

Aaron Zimmerman (he/him) is a career fundraiser and non-profit manager. He has served as PFund Foundation’s Director of Development, as a Major and Planned Giving Officer at Twin Cities PBS (TPT), and as the Director of Development and Communications at Domestic Abuse Project, a Minneapolis-based domestic violence therapy and advocacy program.

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Patti Vasquez with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

Patti airs weeknights at 9 here on AM950! Comedian, WCPT 820 AM Host “Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez” 5-7 pm cst Mon-Fri, Keynote speaker, comedian, advocate for individuals with disabilities.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author (The Real McCain), nationally syndicated columnist, co-founder/owner of We Act Radio–Washington DC’s independent progressive radio station–and founder/President of Libertas LLC, a progressive public relations/direct mail firm. As a political consultant, Schecter helped re-elect President Bill Clinton in 1996 and many others since. His firm has worked with Mayors Against…

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Larry Millett with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

Larry Millett, a native of Minneapolis, is a graduate of St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota (BA, English, 1969) and the University of Chicago (MA, English, 1970). He spent much of his career as a writer, reporter, and editor for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, joining the newspaper in 1972. In 1984, he won a Knight…

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Patrick Coolican with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

J. Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of Minnesota Reformer. Previously, he was a Capitol reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune for five years, after a Knight-Wallace Fellowship at the University of Michigan and time at the Las Vegas Sun, Seattle Times and a few other stops along the way. He lives in St. Paul with his…

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Brittlestar with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he’s in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar’s videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combination…

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Kyrstin Schuette with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

Kyrstin is among the most highly regarded experts in developing and implementing community engagement plans that empower people to harness their power in order to make a difference. For over a decade, Kyrstin has directed community outreach and engagement programs for some of the most high-profile and successful advocacy campaigns in the state of Minnesota…

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Andrea Swensson with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

For the past two decades I have been a passionate, prolific voice in Twin Cities music journalism. I have written seven books and thousands of articles, conducted hundreds of interviews for print and radio broadcast, created podcasts, and worked behind the scenes as a copywriter and social media producer.

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Paul Niland with Matt – Holiday Shows 2024

Lifeline Ukraine aims to save lives by providing professional help to those who need it most. The organization also actively works on raising awareness about mental health issues and suicide prevention. lifelineukraine.com/en/key-people

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 30, 2024

Jeff Stein joins for his Year in Review as he and Matt remember Jimmy Carter and preview the new federal government; Dr. Joe Eastman; DFL Senator Kari Dziedzic passes away; Curtis Johnson; Bob Kroll returns; Michael Brodkorb.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 20, 2024

On today’s show: – What’s coming up on Matt’s 2024 holiday “brand new to you” shows. – How Republicans are leading us to a possible government shutdown. – Rural ag Trump voters will decimate their labor force with Trump’s deportation policies. – Dr. Joe Eastman has some sobering news about Avian flu. – Following up…

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (12/20/24)

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about the spread of Avian flu and what it could mean in 2025, especially with possible human to human transmission.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 19. 2024

Concern over avian flu grows; Fani Willis disqualified from Georgia election case; Dr. David Joffe joins from Sydney to discuss long COVID; Arctic Cat suspends production; man pleads guilty in catalytic converter thefts; corporate America shenanigans; taconite mine under investigation.

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Dr. David Joffe with Matt – December 19, 2024

Research Interests and Collaborations:● Sleep behaviour and impact on driving ability● The genesis of respiratory failure in Motor Neuron Disease● The Pathophysiology of sleep in Parkinson’s Disease● PTSD and effects on sleepiness, Restless Legs Syndrome and REM Behaviour Disorder● The role of GERD in Respiratory Disease● Long Covid and Post Acute Sequelae of Covid-19● Spinal Cord Injury and Sleep Disordered Breathing

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 18, 2024

Favorite Christmas cookies; Matt talks Republican hypocrisy on religion; reversal on releasing Matt Gaetz report; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; snowstorm; threats against local mosque; Satanic Temple display at the State Capitol; modern advances have made people forget the difficulties of the past they seem to want back; Blue Dog coalition.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 17, 2024

Republican fixation on busting the Post Office; the hard truths about Trump’s America; the seeming increasing nihilism of modern society; the listeners keep Matt going; horrific animal abuse north of Bemidji; Brad Tabke presents evidence supporting some missing ballots were for him; hunt for anti-semitic vandal.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 16, 2024

Woman charged with terrorism in insurance company threats; Madison school shooting; Trump just doesn’t understand things; Trump muses about privatizing the postal service; man charged with killing motorist while fleeing police; element of accountability; Michael Brodkorb joins the show.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 13, 2024

On today’s show: – If you live in Maine don’t touch the brown snow! – Laura Ingraham wants Taylor Swift to play at Trump’s inauguration. – A Florida woman was arrested for saying ‘Delay Deny Depose, you people are next’ on a call with BlueCross BlueShield. – Democrats are terrible at messaging. – How Republicans…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 12, 2024

Moe Tkacik from Prospect returns to the show to discuss the Brian Thompson shooting; how the Democrats keep losing; news roundup; fraud investigation at autism centers intensifies; Pine City school violated student’s rights; Biden pardons.

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Maureen Tkacik with Matt – December 12, 2024

Maureen “Moe” Tkacik is a Senior Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project. A former journalist, Tkacik has worked for the Wall Street Journal, Time, the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Magazine, Talking Points Memo and Gawker. She has written about business and economics for the New Republic, the Baffler, Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Reuters.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 11, 2024

Trump “border czar” puts Chicago in its crosshairs; Trump/Canada relations; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday appearance; record tourism in Minnesota; St. Paul city staffer shenanigans; Wisconsin man who faked his death returns to US; ultra processed food danger; Hope Walz.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 10, 2024

Taylor Swift’s book fastest selling of 2024; Luigi Mangione; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show to discuss the latest disease modeling; name-a-plow and holiday train fun with Brett; Patrick Coolican returns this week; Minneapolis City Council grapples with U of M protestors; St. Francis school book challenges.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 9, 2024

Man arrested in UHC CEO killing; the strange bedfellows of this shooting; Syria’s president overthrown; Trump has nominated 11 billionaires for his incoming government; GOP efforts to invalidate Roseville DFLer win; milk supply to be tested for bird flu; Supreme Court denies lawsuit from Wisconsin parents.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 6, 2024

Updates on UHC CEO shooting; how we allow people to treat other people; the state of American healthcare; Michigan MAGA lawmaker; Nick Fuentes arrested; impaired driver crashes at Arby’s; Timothee Chalamet’s time in Minnesota; workers with disabilities proposals; sports betting; Michael Brodkorb previews the Vikings.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 5, 2024

On today’s show: – A doughnut incident at the grocery store. – An update on the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. – We’re joined by Libby Fishbein, host of the podcast Libby’s Audio Journal. – Mitch McConnell throws a tantrum over what he says is partisan politics in the judicial branch…yes that Mitch McConnell…

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Matt McNeil with Libby Fishbein (12/5/24)

Matt is joined by Libby Fishbein, host of the podcast Libby’s Audio Journal. Each podcast episode combines Libby’s personal stories with insightful tips and practical advice to help you find joy in the most unexpected places.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 4, 2024

UnitedHealthGroup CEO murdered in New York; right wing perceptions of religion; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; Chi-Chi’s plans return to restaurant business; Supreme Court appears poised to OK restrictions on trans youth; outdoor recreation is big money for Minnesota; Cargill layoffs.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 3, 2024

Secret Service agents assigned to Sec. Yellen open fire on burglars; Supreme Court justices fought to neuter their code of conduct; Dinesh D’Souza admits 2000 Mules is falsified; Republican budget and financial plans; Minnesota Reformer’s Michelle Griffith visits with Brett again this week; Winston Smith’s phone unlocked; Cargill cutting workforce.

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Michelle Griffith with Brett 12/3/24

Michelle Griffith covers Minnesota politics and policy for the Reformer, with a focus on marginalized communities. Most recently she was a reporter with The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead in North Dakota where she covered state and local government and Indigenous issues.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 2, 2024

Podcaster Tony Michaels starts off today’s show; Matt discusses topics from his appearance on WCPT this morning; Democratic fundraising systemic issues; Hunter Biden pardoned; Pete Hegseth intoxicated on the job multiple times; Matt and Patrick recap the Thanksgiving weekend; state GOP files lawsuit to invalidate Shakopee House election; collective bargaining restored in Wisconsin; lawsuit tries…

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Tony Michaels with Matt – December 2, 2024

Tony Michaels provides in-your-face commentary of current events and political news. No rules and no boundaries! | Tony is considered ‘The Rush Limbaugh of the Left’ | Monday – Friday from 12 – 2pm EST LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch | thetonymichaels.com

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 26, 2024

Last show before the holiday weekend; Trump threatens tariffs on major US trade partners; people who voted for Trump realizing what they voted for too late; Trump policies lead to major budget shortfalls; Nebraska racism; Brett Johnson visits as Alan Miller also calls into discuss his new book; Michelle Griffith from the Minnesota Reformer talks…

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Michelle Griffith with Brett 11-26-24

Michelle Griffith covers Minnesota politics and policy for the Reformer, with a focus on marginalized communities. Most recently she was a reporter with The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead in North Dakota where she covered state and local government and Indigenous issues.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 25, 2024

Keeping sane during the holiday season; MAGA needs validation; Vince McMahon documentary; Jack Smith files to drop case against Trump; director Addie Gorlin-Han of A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie; DFLer holds on in recount in St. Cloud area; GOP representative candidate files suit alleging DFLer who won lives outside the district; school results.

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Addie Gorlin-Han with Matt – November 25, 2024

Addie is a director, producer, and educator invested in the regional theater movement, new play development, and theater for all-ages. She works as Associate Producer at the Guthrie Theater. ​Addie grew up in the Twin Cities acting in children’s theater. She attended Dartmouth College, the National Theater Institute, and then committed to Teach for America…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 22, 2024

What is success?; Vince McMahon is not an admirable guy; Terry John Zila makes his annual Thanksgiving visit; playwright Kevin Kling; Alabama treasure hunter gives up on dredging stuck boat out of the St. Croix River; Michael Brodkorb previews the Vikings game.

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Terry John Zila with Matt – November 22, 2024

Terry John Zila has been experimenting in the kitchen his entire life. Twenty years in the restaurant industry has exposed him to a wide variety of cooking styles. In his private dining and corporate events and in-home cooking classes, he uses that culinary knowledge to create unique events. Whatever cuisine you might like, be it…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 21, 2024

Thanksgiving prep; Matt doesn’t want Christmas to overshadow the Thanksgiving season; Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for Attorney General; Pete Hegseth; why the right wants church in schools; Trump names Dr. Oz to his administration; extremely busy Thanksgiving travel period coming; DFLer appears to prevail in Scott County recount; what’s coming under Trump; man who…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 20, 2024

House still divided on releasing Gaetz report; Republicans delusion of a mandate; GOP hate agenda; Jeff Stein joins the show; Ellie Krug calls in to discuss Sarah McBride; Brad the Sheep safely captured; Minnesota House has framework on power sharing; bill to give Treasury power to declare non-profits as terrorist sympathizers; Robbinsdale school budget massive…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 19, 2024

On today’s show: – Dr. Joe Eastman joins Matt to start things off. – Donald Trump will not end up winning majority of the popular vote. – The unintended consequences of Trump’s mass deportation plan. – The anger that’s still within the far right movement. – Revisiting an infamous New York Times story that says…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/19/24)

Brett has his weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. This week they talk about child labor law violations by food processing plants, recounts, power sharing between the House DFL and GOP and Ken Martin seeking the DNC chair position.

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (11/19/24)

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about RFK’s potential impact on the American health system, news with Avian flu, future COVID modeling and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 18, 2024

Cliff Schecter opens today’s show; Republican messaging is why they are successful; leave the owls alone; billboard man; double standards on voter fraud from Republicans; tutoring scams; Eden Prairie man sentenced for pandemic fraud.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – November 18, 2024

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.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 15, 2024

Californians accused of insurance fraud; Mike Johnson asks to delay Gaetz findings; Trump cabinet picks; Nick Fuentes doxxed; tree vandals; Harris/Walz campaign got away from populist message; Angie Craig voted in favor of bill that would have allowed Treasury to declare nonprofits as terrorist sympathizers; Michael Brodborb previews Sunday’s Vikings game.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 14, 2024

Democratic voters don’t show up when their candidates run as moderate Republicans; RFK Jr. nominated for HHS Secretary; people seemingly shocked Trump is doing what he said he would do; The Onion buys InfoWars; maybe snow next week; Matt addresses some social media discussion about the DFL’s strategy; St. Paul close to erasing millions in…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 13, 2024

On today’s show: – Matt Gaetz has been nominated for Attorney General?! – And that wasn’t the only atrocious cabinet pick by Donald Trump. – Axios decides now is a good time running an article talking about the ramifications of eliminating the Department of Education. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – How…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (11/13/24)

Jeff Stein is back for our weekly Wednesday visit with Matt! They react to Donald Trump picking Pete Hegseth for Dep. of Defense and Matt Gaetz for AG, Trump’s mass deportation plan, believing Trump will do what he says and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 12, 2024

Patrick talks Japan; Democrats struggle to find a unified direction; media starts asking questions it should have asked long ago; Trump’s “border czar” pick; Wisconsin man fakes death and leaves country; Brett speaks with Patrick Coolican; Star Tribune leadership fails to condemn violent insinuations toward staff.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 11, 2024

Patrick is back; Veterans’ Day; people are not going to be able to do anything as Israeli offensives continue; Matt explains why the Democrats are no longer a unified party; reestablishing the party platform; local Minnesota election updates; more arrests in Minnesota man killed in Africa.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 8, 2024

On today’s show: – How European’s are viewing America’s election results. – Republicans showing us who they really are. – Trump voters not knowing what they voted for. – How Latino Trump voters got duped. – How the US relies on undocumented workers more than we think. – Racist text messages sent to Black recipients,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 7, 2024

On today’s show: – How right wingers will target minority groups after Trump’s reelection. – Why dismantling the Department of Health is a really bad idea. – Michael Brodkorb joins. – Why playing the blame game is not the right direction for Democrats. – Royce White announces another Senate run in 2026. – What happens…

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (11/7/24)

Matt was joined by former Minnesota Republican Party operative Michael Brodkorb. They talk about Michael’s reaction to what happened Tuesday from the perspective of a Republican who supported Harris/Walz.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 6, 2024

On today’s show: – Breaking down last night’s disastrous elections. – Problems with how Democrats approach red states. – Jeff Stein joins for post election analysis. – The consequences of not showing up to vote. – What might an evenly divided Minnesota House of Representatives mean? – Mistakes made by the DFL during this campaign…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (11/6/24)

Jeff Stein joins Matt McNeil for post election analysis. They talk about why Harris under performed expectations, how Democrats need to focus on 2026, what a Republican trifecta might pass and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 5, 2024

On today’s show: – Turnout numbers so far. – Russia again tries interfering in today’s election. – Unsurprising voter suppression efforts by Republicans in red states. – Shady shenanigans with Truth Social’s stock price. – A Springfield, Ohio Sheriff’s Lieutenant says he won’t protect Democrats. – Previewing our election night coverage on AM950. – A…

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