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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The Matt McNeil Show – November 4, 2024

On today’s show: – A Des Moines Register poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Iowa. – Trump’s dwindling rally attendance. – How Roe vs. Wade being overturned continues to hurt Republicans. – AM950 Election night coverage – Drunk at the polls – Maga at the capital with nobody there – Royce White the…

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Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter AND Bill Corbett

It’s a double feature interview with Matt today! To preview tomorrow’s elections, we welcome in both Cliff Schecter and Bill Corbett. Cliff is an author, pundit and public relations strategist whose firm Libertas, LLC handles media relations for political, corporate and non-profit clients. Find his YouTube content @Cliffs_Edge. Bill was a writer and performer on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 1, 2024

On today’s show: – Halloween recap! – Why isn’t Trump’s association with Jeffrey Epstein getting more coverage? – How the media overreacts to Biden’s “garbage” gaffe. – Author  of the book ” Core Samples” Anna Farro Henderson is interviewed – Royce White in the news…again – Religion and Politics. What not ,or what to talk…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 31, 2024

Happy Halloween! On today’s show: – Be careful drinking and going out on Halloween! – The alleged plot to steal Graceland. – How it’s safer for the national media to attack Democrats than Republicans. – Trump’s garbage truck stunt. – Patti Vasquez joins Matt! – Tad Jude’s checkered past on abortion. – Harsh ways to…

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Matt McNeil with Robert Baril (10/31/24)

Matt was joined by comedian Robert Baril. They talk about his upcoming shows, election jokes, Tony Hinchcliffe and more. See Robert tomorrow at Laugh Camp in St. Paul. Get your tickets at: https://camp-bar.net/shows/286908

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 30, 2024

On today’s show: – A fan interference story from the World Series by Yankees fans – How the national media is showing their bias with the Joe Biden “controversy” – Trump declares that he is not Hitler – Jeff Stein’s last visit before the election – Most popular Halloween costumes – Fundraising numbers for the…

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Matt McNeil with Greg Bakun (10/30/24)

Matt was joined by the host of GhostBox Radio, Greg Bakun (weeknights 10-11 PM). They preview our Halloween special airing from 7-11 PM. Learn more at: https://www.am950radio.com/featured_events/ghostbox-radio-halloween-special-on-thursday-night/

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 29, 2024

On today’s show: – Carving jack-o-lanterns – Actress Teri Garr has passed away – Why Republican comedy does not work – Recapping all of the sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump – Brett is joined by Michelle Griffith of the Minnesota Reformer – The Star Tribune reports the motor yacht marooned on Beer Can Island…

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Brett Johnson with Michelle Griffith (10/29/24)

Brett Johnson was joined by Michelle Griffith of the Minnesota Reformer for our weekly Reformer interview. They talked about controversies surrounding MN State Sen. Nathan Wesenberg and MN State Rep. Walter Hudson.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 28, 2024

On today’s show: – Matt early voted today! – Thoughts on the far right Trump rally last night at Madison Square Garden. – The comedian at the Trump rally who made horrifically racist jokes. – Counting the lies from Trump’s speech. – Jeanne Hendricks, CD6 DFL candidate. – Voter fraud in Minnesota!!! But by  Republican.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 25, 2024

On today’s show: – Don’t over complicate pumpkin carving! – The right wing troll Twitter account, Black Insurrectionist, turns out to be run by a white guy. – Data that shows this election could be a lopsided win for Kamala Harris. – Matt was joined by Leesa Kelly, author of the book, “Art and Artifact:…

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Matt McNeil with Leesa Kelly (10/25/24)

Matt was joined by Leesa Kelly, author of the book, “Art and Artifact: Murals from the Minneapolis Uprising.” Order now at: https://nextchapterbooksellers.com/book/9781517918989 More about the book: It would be difficult to overstate the local, national, and international impact of the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police on May 25, 2020, and the Minneapolis…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 24, 2024

Halloween creativity expansion; Trump dangers; Arizona attacks on Democratic office and ballot box; Plymouth drunk driving accident; graffiti on the Minnesota Governor’s Mansion; Walter Hudson; Michael Brodkorb previews tonight’s Vikings gamr.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 23, 2024

Matt has a couple pieces of advice for Democrats; another damning piece against Trump from The Atlantic; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; Gov. Walz and family cast their votes; make sure to research your ballot’s judicial races; Owatonna schools.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 22, 2024

How Trump gets bad news off the front page; some Trump supporters open to violence according to study; Brett Johnson introduces this week’s Patrick Coolican visit; Walter Hudson apparently supports overthrowing the government; Harris outraises Trump in Minnesota by 10 times as much in September.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 21, 2024

“Locker room talk”; Trump “works” a shift at McDonald’s; Dr. Joe Eastman talks diseases; WNBA Finals controversy; “Matthew Metro” fake allegations; charter school on verge of collapse.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 18, 2024

Trump grift rapidly expands; Al Smith Dinner; MAGA double standards; passing of Rick Nolan; Royce White gets a lesson in trolling; St. Cloud still owed $220K; Michael Brodkorb joins the show.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 17, 2024

On today’s show: – Matt previews his 56th birthday! – How the Catholic Church has alienated Democrats. – Kamala Harris skips the Al Smith dinner. – Trump watches unsurprisingly have issues. – CD8 DFL candidate Jen Schultz. – Reacting to right wing hack “journalist” Bret Baier interviewing Kamala Harris. – More thoughts about the Woodbury…

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Matt McNeil with Katy Tessman (10/17/24)

Matt was joined by musician Katy Tessman, who is playing tomorrow at the Ice House in Minneapolis. They also talk about how Katy is a cancer survivor and how she’s working to help those struggling with cancer.

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Matt McNeil with CD8 DFL Candidate Jen Schultz (10/17/24)

Matt was joined by Jen Schultz, who is the DFL nominee in the 8th Congressional district against Republican incumbent Pete Stauber. CD8 includes Duluth, the Iron Range and other areas in northeast Minnesota.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 16, 2024

Cliff Schecter joins today’s show; John McCain; Polymarket; Trump town hall; State Rep. Emma Greenman discusses the Harris/Walz campaign; Woodbury substitute teacher controversy; getting rid of the old Third Precinct so Republicans can stop using it as a backdrop; east metro GOP state house candidate.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – October 16, 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. You can follow him on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 15, 2024

Matt details his day off yesterday; Trump goes off the rails at his town hall in Pennsylvania; Chiefs owners give a large amount opposing Missouri abortion initiative; early voting stats/North Carolina governor’s race; Brett Johnson and Patrick Coolican have their Tuesday conversation; JD Vance.

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Alison Page with JP – October 14, 2024

Alison Page is a retired health care executive and former nurse running for the Wisconsin Assembly to flip her district blue. Alison has worked every day to help make quality health care accessible to working Wisconsinites, and it’s clear to her that MAGA Republicans are the single biggest threat to the well-being of her state.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 11, 2024

Northern lights; WNBA Finals Game 1; Elon Musk and Twitter; when did these lies become acceptable?; Michael Brodkorb discusses GOP politics; CD2 candidate drops out; overdose deaths down in Minnesota; whooping cough spreads.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 10, 2024

WNBA finals begin; Hurricane Milton crosses Florida; RUdy Giuliani’s son trying to stop judgement seizing gifted Yankees World Series rings; positive news for Kamala Harris, but the misdirection is coming; Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon; Pohlad family announces exploring sale of Twins; more bad Republicans; local architectural firm.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 9, 2024

On today’s show: – Matt shares the very sad news about the passing of his brother from Parkinson’s disease. – Updates on hurricane Milton and the lies being spread by righting wing media and politicians. – Our weekly Wednesday Jeff Stein visit. – Broomstick (playing at Open Eye Theatre) – The Lynx get back to…

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Matt McNeil with John Crippen (10/9/24)

Matt was joined by John Crippen, Executive Director of the Hennepin History Museum, as they discuss the latest of what’s going on at HHM. Learn more at: https://hennepinhistory.org/

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Matt McNeil with Cheryl Willis and Joel Sass

Matt was joined by the director of Broomstick (playing at Open Eye Theatre), Joel Sass and the one-woman show star, Cheryl Willis. Written by John Biguenet and directed by Joel Sass, Broomstick is a perfect blend of humor and suspense, guaranteed to make your Halloween season unforgettable. Don’t miss out on this hauntingly delightful performance!…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/9/24)

It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump holding giant rallies in blue states, Trump’s odd get out the vote efforts, Trump sending COVID tests in 2020 to Putin and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 8, 2024

Cliff Schecter starts off today’s show; Trump-Putin contact exposed in new Bob Woodward book; Hurricane Milton; Trump allies try to stop anti-Trump ads; state House GOP candidate caught expressing abortion ban support; Blaine city council member censured; two schools opt out of free school lunch.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – October 8, 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. You can follow him on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 7, 2024

Hurricane Milton; Trump returns to Butler, PA; early vote trends promising for Democrats; Trump makes more insane comments; Blaine woman pleads guilty to sexual assault of teen boys; the history of Minneapolis; MN GOP hypocrisy.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 4, 2024

Lean-red states where Trump may be in trouble; more Royce White issues criticizing World War II veterans and praising slave owners; rural Minnesota dairy company settles lawsuit; Harris better drawing undecideds right now; actress Michi Barall joins Matt to discuss the Children’s Theater; conservative film crew pays a visit; Michael Brodkorb previews Sunday’s Vikings game.

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Michi Barall with Matt – October 4, 2024

Michi Barall is a New York City-based actor, playwright and academic. As an actor, Michi has appeared in new plays by Julia Cho, Philip Kan Gotanda, A.R. Gurney, John Guare, Naomi Iizuka, Han Ong, Jose Rivera, Paul Rudnick, Charles Mee, Sarah Schulman, Anna Deavere Smith, Diana Son, Lloyd Suh, Regina Taylor, Doug Wright and Chay…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 3, 2024

Fight breaks out at Trump rally; details from Trump’s federal indictment; Colorado election denier sentenced to prison; Liz Cheney will campaign with Harris; Naomi Kritzer breaks down the back-of-ballot races and her literary career; rural America issues.

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Naomi Kritzer with Matt – October 3, 2024

I am a science fiction and fantasy writer living in St. Paul, Minnesota. I’ve been writing science fiction and fantasy for twenty years. My short story “Cat Pictures Please” won the 2016 Hugo and Locus Awards and was nominated for the Nebula Award. My book CATFISHING ON CATNET came out on November 19th, 2019 from…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 2, 2024

Pete Rose dies; VP debate recap, including Jeff Stein’s analysis; Trump federal indictment unsealed; SeaQuest controversy; right-wingers launch racist attacks against two new MPD officers; another lawsuit against MPD from riot response; troubles buying Trump $2 bill.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 1, 2024

On today’s show: – Patti Vasquez joins to start the show. – Why right wing voters always seem so angry. – Why we should follow the model of Jimmy Carter’s post Presidency life. – Damage caused by Hurricane Helene. – Our weekly Minnesota Reformer interview with Patrick Coolican. – VP event for the night and…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/1/24)

Bret Johnson was joined by Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. For today’s interview they highlighted: Money spent on lobbying in Minnesota ballooned 18% from 2022 to 2023 This Minnesota mom detests Trump’s lies about abortion

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 30, 2024

The best biscuits and gravy are in Duluth; passings of Kris Kristofferson and John Ashton; MAGA is weird; crime blotter; Minnesota’s controversial onside kick call on Saturday; lack of Trump signs in MN this cycle; feuding between state GOP House rep and local police chief; Matt wants to know what the DFL is spending its…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 27, 2024

Homecoming; Chappell Roan; Hurricane Helene and climate change; Republicans are telling you exactly who they are; Wisconsin; Iranian hacker files on JD Vance and media’s double standards; Lowertown shocking random murder; Axios ranks the loneliest states; Minneapolis City Counsil members vote against homeless shelter donation; Michael Brodkorb previews Sunday’s game.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 26, 2024

On today’s show: – Greed in sports! – Hurricane Helene  update – Smartmatic and Newsmax reahc a settlement. – Why Trump might be able to keep things close with Harris polling-wise. – Media bias against Kamala Harris. – A Wisconsin Republican Mayor illegally removes a ballot drop box. – House district 2A candidate Reed Olson…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 25, 2024

Hurricane Helene; Fargo restaurant closes abruptly; checking in on some politicians’ popularity; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday appearance; Minneapolis ranked #3 for retirees; Lino Lakes project update; another Republican state house candidate with a shady history; ghost gun-involved shooting.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 24, 2024

How are these races getting closer?; polling shenanigans; North Carolina GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson; more creepy conservatives; Brett Johnson stops in the studio with Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday conversation; Melania’s mysterious appearance fees; Trump effort to change Nebraska’s electoral vote policy appears to have failed; man’s wrongful conviction for drive-by shooting.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 23, 2024

Weekend recap; why all these bad candidates for the GOP will still have a chance to win; Dr. Joe Eastman visits the show; missing 3-year old found safe in bizarre story; Star Tribune poll breakdown; Republicans and integrity.

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Episode 87 with Matt McNeil, host of the Matt McNeil Show

Philip Anthony is joined by the host of the Matt McNeil Show here on AM950, the one and only Matt McNeil! Philip and Matt discuss current news and politics!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 20, 2024

Speingfield, Aurora, and vilification of immigrants by Trump; Trump again pressures Nebraska to change its electoral college allocation; Tabitha Montgomery previews Porchfestl GOP ground game seems minimal; Michael Brodkorb discusses the Vikings.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 19, 2024

Cliff Schecter discusses some of the wild revelations about NC GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson; Republican Party tied together by a thread; Trump stock update; how CNN identified Robinson online; Paul Gazelka’s new book; Jeff Dotseth; man given controverial plea deal arrested again; judge rejects challenge to state misinformation law.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – September 19, 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. You can follow him on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 18, 2024

On today’s show: – For some inexplicable reason YouTube flags a video from an old show the featured Dr. Joe. – A hayride accident. – The Teamsters choose not to endorse a Presidential candidate this cycle. – An update on the listeria outbreak at Boar’s Head facility in Virginia. – Our weekly visit with Jeff…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (9/18/24)

It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. We start off not talking politics, but cows instead! Then the conversation moves to Republican Senate candidates not helping Trump, poor messaging by the Trump/Vance campaign, attacks on the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 17, 2024

Driveway shenanigans; where is Israel taking its war; polling; Democrats have a lot more influencers on their side; Matt discusses the CD2 race; Brett Johnson stops in before Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday interview; Republican hypocrisy on State Sen. Nicole Mitchell.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 16, 2024

Motorcycle safety goes both ways; Trump assassination attempt; Springfield story crumbles; CNN tries to defend JD Vance for his role in Springfield crisis; Matt profiles three bad Republican candidates for Minnesota State House.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 13, 2024

Laura Loomer’s relationship with Trump; Matt talks about Gen Z; Russian influence in US media; how the Republicans are trying to cannibalize younger voters; Twins minor leaguer released for bizarre behavior; teens arrested for Edina robberies; Mike Lindell sued again; arrest in St. Anne’s Place attack; Michael Brodkorb previews the Vikings game.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 12, 2024

Elon Musk’s business nightmares; pet eating hoax continues; Republicans still pushing for voter restrictions; Gary from Minneapolis calls in; Matt reflects on the Park Tavern and asks us to head on over to support the business; car crashes into a bus in northern Minnesota; woman arrested in fatal hit and run; North Dakota overturns abortion…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 11, 2024

On today’s show: – Initial thoughts on Trump getting debate smacked by Kamala Harris last night. – Remembering 9/11 – Jeff Stein returns! – We’re joined by State Sen. Senator Bobby Joe Champion – How Republicans manipulate polls to their advantage. – The Star Tribune reports the city of Lino Lakes postpones a vote on…

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Matt McNeil with Senator Bobby Joe Champion

Matt is joined by State Senator Bobby Joe Champion from district 59, which is based around Minneapolis. They talk about last night’s Presidential debate, how Sen. Champion will become Lt. Governor should the Harris/Walz ticket win and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 10, 2024

Tonight’s debate; Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota joins the show; Australian viral breakdancer apologizes for bringing scorn on the sport; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Republicans can’t win by being honest; GOP House candidate claims the Holocaust is “coming back”; Spider Woman is back.

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