Cliff Schecter with Matt – January 25, 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 – January 22, 2024

Matt’s Saturday night outing dueling with the NFL playoffs; Supreme Court allows federal border authorities to dismantle Texas border wire; Ron DeSantis drops out; Matt at the theater; Pete Stauber praises infrastructure money he voted against; the best and worst performing schools in the metro; Joe Mauer on brink of Hall of Fame.

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 18, 2024

On today’s show: – Texas defies a federal demand that it abandon a border area, setting up legal showdowns. – Trump’s legal woes continue in Georgia – We’re joined by Matt Robison and Paul Hodes from the podcast Beyond Politics. – Who will be on Minnesota’s Presidential primary ballots? – A look at news that…

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Matt McNeil with Matt Robison and Paul Hodes (1/18/24)

Matt McNeil was joined by Matt Robison and Paul Hodes from the podcast Beyond Politics. They preview next week’s New Hampshire primary. Hodes is a former New Hampshire Congressman and National Co-Chair of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. Robison is a former senior congressional staffer and campaign manager.

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 17, 2024

On today’s show: – Trump makes a spectacle of his appearance at the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. – How the polling industry is missing large portions of the Democratic voting base. – Why Donald Trump is in big electoral trouble. – Jeff Stein has his weekly Wednesday visit. – Matt’s gym etiquette corner. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 16, 2024

Matt returns from South Carolina; Iowa caucuses; Pat Garofalo will leave the state legislature; Trump and right-wing internet trolling; Minnesota Reformer celebrates 4th anniversary; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; Michael Brodkorb discusses the Vikings’ upcoming offseason.

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Sen. Bobby Joe Champion with Todd – January 12, 2024

Senator Bobby Joe Champion attended North High School and graduated with degrees in Political Science and Law from Macalester College and William Mitchell College of Law. Champion is now a practicing attorney with skill sets in negotiation, extensive legal and business analysis, and advocacy. Champion is a lifelong resident of North Minneapolis and currently lives…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 10, 2024

On today’s show: – More severe weather in the midwest and southeast! – Hunter Biden trolls Congressional Republicans. – Comparing states that have progressive vs. regressive tax structures. – Jeff Stein with his regular Wednesday visit. – You can get furniture from the Downtown Minneapolis Target office location. – The MN DNR will transfer ownership…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 9, 2024

Post holiday malaise; the Jimmy Kimmel-Aaron Rodgers feud deepens; 2023 was the hottest year ever; the Trumpification of rural America; Trump argues complete immunity; Brett Johnson makes his Tuesday visit to the studio introducing Patrick Coolican; Southwest light rail update.

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 8, 2024

John Fugelsang discusses Christianity on MSNBC and Matt adds his comments; Biden in South Carolina and Axios’s troublesome article; South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace says stupid things; John Fugelsang joins the show live to further discuss his interview; a Purple Rain Broadway adaptation is in the works; PWHL smashing debut in St. Paul; Minnesota files…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 5, 2024

Matt goes to Target; actor David Soul dies; Leslie Fhima; Matt recaps last night’s Republican “debate”; over 1300 arrests in Capitol riot; RIck Smith joins the show to discuss the Teamsters president meeting with Trump; Supreme Court will take up Trump ballot eligibility question; former local archbishop absolved of wrongdoing by the Vatican; Michael Brodkorb…

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The Matt McNeil Show – January 4, 2023

College sports death knell; Iowa school shooting; Florida official tries to stop COVID vaccinations; Cliff Schecter joins the show; new Minnesota license plate options; winter events being cancelled and threatened; Dr. Joe Eastman discusses the latest disease trends; MSP on time.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – January 4, 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 – January 3, 2024

We’re back with our first live show of the year! On today’s show: – Matt talks about getting yelled at by grocery store workers at the self checkout line. – Aaron Rodgers makes baseless accusations that Jimmy Kimmel flew with Jeffrey Epstein. – Former Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores is accused of stealing others’ pictures…

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Paul Metsa with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Paul Metsa is an acclaimed Minnesota musician and Iron Ranger who hosts the Wall of Power Radio Hour every Saturday at 6 PM on AM950. He is an expert on Bob Dylan and recently co-wrote a book called Blood In The Tracks about the Minneapolis-based musicians who backed Dylan on his iconic Blood on the…

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Dr. Robert Adams of the Penn Center with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Located on beautiful St. Helena Island, at the very heart of Gullah culture, surrounded by glimmering marshes, and nestled beneath the silvery moss-draped limbs of massive live oaks… is Penn Center. The campus of the former Penn School, one of the nation’s first schools for formerly enslaved people, is one of the most significant African…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

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…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 21, 2023

Matt previews his upcoming holiday shows; Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy; Tennessee lawmaker’s wild comments about Russians and hotel rooms; the difficult family political conversations over the holidays; violent language and threats directed at Colorado officials; Anita Gaul joins to discuss the new flag; puppy thief murdered; Minnesota law stopped trying to block foreign campaign…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 20, 2023

On today’s show: – Work out etiquette for the New Year’s rush at gyms. – The Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s ballot. – Jeff Stein returns for his weekly Wednesday visit. – Cops using a lasso to catch a runaway goat in southern Minnesota. – Minnesota will likely see…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 19, 2023

On today’s show: – A Trump appointed judge has halted the removal of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. – How the news media tries to portray Presidential elections as being close, even if they likely won’t be. – Why the New York Times poll showing Donald Trump leading Joe Biden among young voters…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (12/19/23)

Brett Johnson was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. They talk about the following Reformer stories: https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/12/14/minnesota-supreme-court-gets-us-closer-to-ending-the-travesty-of-minnesota-school-segregation/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/north-dakota-continues-to-mull-legal-challenge-over-minnesota-carbon-free-energy-law/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/12/19/commission-finalizes-new-minnesota-state-flag/

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 18, 2023

On today’s show: – Actor Jonathan Majors (who was set to play a major role in future Marvel movies), was found guilty of assault and harassment. – Trump fans cheer the idea of a “one day dictator.” – Trump channels his favorite authoritarian leaders by quoting and praising the likes of Putin, Orban and even…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 15 2023

Israeli forces accidentally kill their own hostages; Rudy Giuliani will be held liable for nearly $150 million in damages against two Georgia poll workers; Trump’s hold on rural America; Matthew Perry’s autopsy report released; racist videos from Colorado students; Hennepin County Attorney issues; Paul Metsa joins the show to talk music and his big upcoming…

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Paul Metsa with Matt – December 15, 2023

Paul Metsa is a longtime musician and host of the Wall of Power Radio Hour on AM950 every Saturday at 6 PM. He will be performing his 25th anniversary concert with Sonny Earl at the Dakota Jazz Club on Wednesday, December 20. Tickets and information at https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/paul-metsa-sonny-earl/

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 14, 2023

The disappearance of Hunter Biden’s laptop; Wisconsin’s university regents cave to conservatives; Wisconsin considers changes to book ban policies; Rick Smith joins Matt for a conversation; Texas men charged in attempted ATM theft; Minnesota Supreme Court makes ruling on segregation in schools; health and wellness of America.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 13, 2023

On today’s show: – The unfortunate death of actor Andre Braugher, who starred in Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. – The SCOTUS accepts a Jan. 6 case that could affect Trump’s own legal cases. A look at how each justice might vote. – The SCOTUS also will hear another controversial case, this…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 12, 2023

Matt talks Twitter; Trump’s dinner guests; Jack Smith introduces further evidence against Trump; Brett comes into the studio, then Patrick Coolican has his Tuesday interview with Brett; Minneapolis Armory in trouble for wanting large cuts of band merch sales; personal responsibility in South Dakota.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 11, 2023

Matt’s frustrations with how the postal service has been gutted; decency; Texas woman leaves state for abortion after the state government tries to stop court-permitted abortion; Supreme Court declines challenge to Washington’s conversion therapy ban and Clarence Thomas was not happy; Vikings in Vegas; Eveleth men arrested in heinous crimes; Marvin Haynes freed; Michael Brodkorb…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 8, 2023

One of two remaining local typewriter repair shops closing; one year today since Matt’s accident; Texas abortion saga; Minnesota GOPers criticize the state’s free lunch costs; Matt recalls the time after the accident; MN GOP House member announces he will not seek re-election; extremists will try to oust MN GOP leadership on Saturday; why are…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 6, 2023

On today’s show: – We’re joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. – How a future Trump administration plans to arrest journalists. – Pro-Trump fake electors from Nevada are facing criminal charges. – How Republicans are attempting to suppress the vote of Generation Z. – New MN snow plow names! –…

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Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (12/6/23)

Matt was joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. They talk about Kevin McCarthy announcing his resignation, extremist US House speaker Mike Johnson standing up for Jan. 6 insurrectionists, yet another mass shooting (this time at UNLV) and more. Find Cliff’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@cschecter

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 5, 2023

Matt details his gratitude for the city of Chicago; Mike Johnson’s stunning comments about the January 6 footage he is working to release; Paul Gosar’s fear over the January 6 events detailed; New Hampshire Republicans push for 15-day abortion ban; Tommy Tuberville; mountain lion in Minneapolis; snow sculpture at Midtown Global Market; Patrick Coolican joins…

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 4, 2023

Matt welcomes our new WCPT audience; Pete Buttigieg calls out speaker Mike Johnson; Bemidji postal workers’ strike; life expectancy on the rebound; North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends his presidential campaign; State Auditor Julie Blaha joins the show; Elon Musk’s antics; metro area subsidizing outstate.

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The Matt McNeil Show – December 1, 2023

George Santos expelled from Congress; Lavina Jadhwani, adapter for the Guthrie’s production of A Christmas Carol, joins Matt to discuss the production; record warmth; Patti Vasquez from WCPT rejoins the show; Derek Chauvin’s attacker formally charged; new MinnPost poll on state legislators’ name recognition; North Dakota expands college tuition waiver program.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 29, 2023

On today’s show: – Following up on the failure of a tax levy in Rochester that would have provided more funding for technology in schools. – Rep. Duane Quam (R-Byron) chimes in on the Rochester tax levy and pays a visit to Matt’s Twitter page. – Jeff Stein is in for his weekly Wednesday visit.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 28, 2023

Yesterday’s AI conversation recapped; Don Samuels appears on Michael Brodkorb’s podcast; right wing activists want to oust the MN GOP chair; Rochester schools financial troubles; Brett stops in; Deena Winter joins Brett this week; Michael Brodkorb recaps last night’s game as well as Don Samuels’ appearance on this podcast.

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Deena Winter with Brett 11/28/23

Deena Winter has covered local and state government in four states over the past three decades, with stints at the Bismarck Tribune in North Dakota, as a correspondent for the Denver Post, city hall reporter in Lincoln, Nebraska, and regional editor for Southwest News in the western Minneapolis suburbs.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 22, 2023

Continuing yesterday’s conversation on speeding; car explosion at US/Canada border near Buffalo; Jeff Stein joins Matt for his Wednesday visit; US Bank Stadium will introduce roller blading course; Blaine sketchy planning; Minnesota flag and seal designs down to finalists; Thanksgiving foods.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 20, 2023

Recapping the weekend; update on the newspaper office raid in Kansas; Rose Roach from Health Care For All Minnesota joins; Ellie Krug visits to discuss Transgender Day of Remembrance; Terry John Zila is in New Orleans and talks about his Thanksgiving week; Michael Brodkorb discusses last night’s Vikings game.

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Terry John Zila with Matt – November 20, 2023

Terry joins Matt from New Orleans to preview this Thanksgiving week’s spread. 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…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 17, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt’s adventures with Thanksgiving shopping and advancing technology! – Target is selling wild rice…from Houston!!?? – More on the failure of the extreme far right group MN Parent Alliance in this months elections. – Paul Metsa joins Matt for all of hour 2 as they talk about New Orlenas music, the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 16, 2023

Matt’s grocery day, one week in advance of Thanksgiving; Matt discusses his perception of homelessness from the cities he’s visited; how Republicans try to divide Gen Z; protest at DNC headquarters for ceasefire; the infamous Lake Street Kmart is gone; baby giraffe; George Santos will not seek re-election; update on the Farmington school board; Warroad…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 15, 2023

Cliff Schecter joins the show to discuss the latest goings on in national politics; Matt discusses fascism in the scope of his WWII museum visit and Charles Lindbergh’s Nazi sympathies; Jack Rice makes an appearance the show from Atlanta; Farmington school board; mortgages.

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