Jack Rice with Matt – November 15, 2023

Jack is a nationally recognized and award winning criminal defense lawyer, awarded Minnesota Super Lawyer for 2023, Among the Best Lawyers of 2022, winner of the Minnesota Attorney of the Year Award for 2021 and founder of Jack Rice Defense. He was awarded the Professional Excellence Award from the MSBA for 2020, and is an…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – November 15, 2023

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 – November 13, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. He talks about: – How a red wave movement never materialized during last week’s elections. – Comparing the language of Donald Trump vs. Adolph Hitler. – How several State Republican parties (including Minnesota’s) are going bankrupt. – Reviewing more good election results for Democrats last week. – Why…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 8, 2023

Minnesota public flag designs released; recapping Election Day; Jeff Stein joins the show for his Wednesday visit; Minnesota Supreme Court rejects petition to keep Trump off ballots in the state; Minnesota Parents’ Alliance results; Duluth mayoral election; Ivanka Trump takes the stand in the family trial.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 7, 2023

It’s Election Day; far-right school board groups; Garth Brooks writes a song about the Twin Cities; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Minnesota hospitals have to notify eligible patients about payment assistance; US House debates censuring Rashida Tlaib; Patrick Coolican joins the show for a live visit; baby giraffe born at Como Zoo; crime down…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 6, 2023

Secretary of State Steve Simon previews tomorrow’s Election Day; Matt dissects the New York Times Presidential poll; Daylight Savings Time ends; man shot in hunting accident; Steve from Blues Clues has emotional moment with George Floyd’s girlfriend; Michael Brodkorb recaps yesterday’s Vikings game; Trump in court.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 3, 2023

Halloween thievery; Election Day is coming up next week; Matt talks about his core issues; Supreme Court takes up bump stock restrictions; Lauren Boebert update; Minnesota Court of Appeals takes action against Mille Lacs County judge who tried to invalidate new voting restoration; Warroad girls’ hockey team allegations; Matt makes the Republicans’ heads explode again.

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 2, 2023

The Beatles have a new song out; Trump eligibility argued at Minnesota Supreme Court; some Democrats explain their opposition to removing George Santos from the House; bad day for the Trump sons; Stalk & Spade locations close down; Mille Lacs County judge’s order to restrict voting rights is shot down; Rochester man files lawsuit against…

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Linda LeGarde Grover with Matt – November 2, 2023

Linda LeGarde Grover weaves an intimate and complex novel of Mozhay Point and its people with A Song over Miskwaa Rapids. Margie Robineau, fighting for her family’s long-held allotment land, uncovers events connected to a long-ago escape plan, and the burial—at once figurative and painfully real—of not one crime but two. While Margie pieces the facts…

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The Matt McNeil Show – November 1, 2023

On today’s show: – Mike Lindell complains that he doesn’t have anymore money. – The MN Supreme Court will decide whether Donald Trump will be blocked from appearing on Minnesota’s 2024 ballots. – Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; – The grammar police are after Matt! – The Duluth City Council meeting from this week…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 31, 2023

It’s Halloween and it snowed, has this ever happened on Halloween before?; Matt discusses the way perspective influences news coverage; Greg Bakun previews his Halloween special; best and worst candies; not a drag queen; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; Colin Kaepernick; rural media.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 30, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt triggers right wing Twitter trolls by suggesting the Vikings inquire about the health of Colin Kaepernick. – How Elon Musk’s Twitter has become a cesspool of hate. – The AP reports ex-Republican state Sen. Ray Holmberg has been charged with traveling to Prague with the intent to rape a minor.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 27, 2023

Liberty Mutual owes local consumers millions; lawyer Michael Norton joins to discuss a lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis over housing inspections; Greg Bakun talks about his upcoming live investigation on Halloween night; former Orono hockey coach; youth sports; ending the week.

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Michael Norton with Matt – October 17, 2023

MIKE TAKES AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO MOST CHALLENGES, USING PRAGMATIC GRIT FROM GROWING UP ON A CHICKEN FARM IN THE OZARKS AND HIS BACKGROUND IN QUANTITATIVE SOCIAL SCIENCE AND POLICY TO FIND THE BEST SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX PROBLEMS. He advises clients for litigation and compliance on federal, state, and local regulatory issues spanning environmental, trade,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 26, 2023

On today’s show: – In light of yesterday’s mass shooting in Maine, a look at how we got to the point of making a guns everywhere culture in the US. – A roundup of many of the mass shootings from 2023. – Audio clips of new Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson spouting off far-right wing…

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Matt McNeil with Matthew Batt (10/26/23)

Matt was joined by University of Minnesota English professor Matthew Batt. He recently wrote a memoir titled, “The Last Supper Club.” About the memoir: The story of how Matthew Batt, a forty-something professor on sabbatical, found himself returning to a job waiting tables. And loving it. In this rare and vivid memoir, he details the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 25, 2023

On today’s show: – What happened to the October “snowstorm” that some weather outlets were predicting last week? – In light of today’s speaker vote, have we witnessed the end of the Republican Party? – Who is the new (and right wing extremist) Republican speaker Mike Johnson? – Jeff Stein has his weekly visit. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 24, 2023

Seed art; Tom Emmer’s bid for Speaker; Hennepin County judge rejects plea deal for 2019 murder; man receives 4-year sentence for murder; Minnesota 8th safest state; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Michael Brodkorb visits to discuss the Vikings and Tom Emmer.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 23, 2023

Fall weekend recap; Tom Emmer’s tough path to Speaker; Minneapolis firefighter Jeremy Norton talks about his book; large party including juveniles, guns, and alcohol busted; ramp meters; Matt Robison of Beyond Politics joins Matt to discuss his Newsweek article regarding his criticism of the New York Times’ coverage of the Israeli-Hamas war.

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Matt Robison with Matt McNeil – October 23, 2023

Matt Robison is a writer, podcast host, and political analyst who focuses on trends in demographics, psychology, policy, and economics that are shaping American politics. His work has been featured extensively on Newsweek, AlterNet, and Raw Story. He is the co-host of the Beyond Politics podcast with former Congressman Paul Hodes, broadcast on WKXL in…

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Jeremy Norton with Matt – October 23, 2023

Beyond an adrenaline ride or a chronicle of bravura heroics, this unflinching view of a Minneapolis firefighter reveals the significant toll of emergency response In this remarkable memoir, Jeremy Norton marshals twenty-two years of professional experience to offer, with compassion and critique, an extraordinary portrayal of emergency responders. Trauma Sponges captures in arresting detail the personal and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 20, 2023

On today’s show: – The infamous Nicollet Ave Kmart burns down. Is blame being unfairly put on homeless encampments? – Jim Jordan continues to have a very bad day. – Why are Republicans obsessed with the idea of punishment being a leadership quality? – A new big foot sighting in Colorado! – Another Trump attorney…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 19, 2023

On today’s show: – It’s Matt’s birthday!!! – Don’t rob fast food joints in the suburbs. – Will the Republican House Speaker debate lead to an eventual fistfight? – Rick Smith joins for the second half of hour 1! – A North Dakota lawmaker says the University of Minnesota Law School is “anti-Christian” for pointing…

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Matt with John Fugelsang (10/19/23)

Fan favorite from the Stephanie Miller Show and Sirius XM’s “Tell Me Everything” John Fugelsang joins Matt to talk about the Republican Civil War, right wing Christianity, music and the Sexy Liberal Show on Saturday. Order your PPV pass to the Sexy Liberal show at https://sexyliberal.com/

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 18, 2023

Keeping squirrels away from your jack-o-lanterns; Jim Jordan loses another Speaker vote; Matt explains the mindsets of Iron Range Republicans; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; Stephanie Miller makes a special guest appearance and previews her Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour show this weekend; Minnesota judge tries to block felon voting restoration; southern Minnesota local issues.

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Stephanie Miller with Matt – October 18, 2023

Catch the Stephanie Miller Show every weekday morning from 8-11 right here on AM950! Saturday, October 21, Stephanie, John Fugelsang, and friends will host the Sexy Liberal Comedy Show live from Los Angeles! You can purchase a PPV pass at sexyliberal.com.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 17, 2023

Speaker of the House vote; Dean Phillips’ waffling on running for President; Mike Griffin discusses his viral racist incident with a man in his apartment building; Brett stops by to discuss the new and returning Olympic sports; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Highway 12; neighbors chase popular Halloween attraction away.

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – October 17, 2023

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 – October 16, 2023

Weekend recap; Matt details the climate changes literally in his own backyard; Dr. Joe Eastman joins; doctors now unionizing; disturbing incidents at Minnesota high schools; Michael Brodkorb checks in after yesterday’s Vikings game; Trump and MyPillow Guy roundup.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 13, 2023

Florida students shown the Winnie the Pooh horror movie; yesterday’s mass police shooting; Katy Tessman previews her album release and Aster Cafe release party; Best Buy discontinues physical movie sales; man who stole the Wizard of Oz slippers will plead guilty; hottest year on record in sight; county sheriffs’ tour.

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Katy Tessman with Matt – October 13, 2023

Katy Tessman soars to new heights with her eagerly awaited second album, “Fly,” marking her return to songwriting and performing after a twenty-year hiatus. The album weaves a tapestry of uplifting melodies and heartfelt ballads, resonating with themes of self-discovery and resilience.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 12, 2023

On today’s show: – A list of iconic closed fast food franchise locations in the Twin Cities. – Matt rips the Twins for losing yet another playoff series. – Five drug task force police officers were shot in rural central MN Thursday morning when serving a search warrant. – How guns are a major problem…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 11, 2023

On today’s show: – How you can win a pay-per-view pass to Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour Show Oct. 21! – Thoughts on Holidazzle being cancelled for this year. And why we need to be careful about altering/modernizing popular, cultural MN events. – Our weekly visit with Jeff Stein. – Odd behaving raccoons in…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 10, 2023

Twins Game 3 today; Matt talks about his ongoing recovery from his back injury as another lawmaker arrested for DWI; Dean Phillips; J.P. Der Boghossian, host of This Queer Book Saved My Life, joins Matt; walkouts at local Walgreens; homeownership out of reach for most; Wisconsin redistricting drama; Habitat for Humanity.

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Max Nesterak with Brett – October 10, 2023

Max Nesterak is the deputy editor of the Reformer and reports on labor and housing. Previously, he was an associate producer for Minnesota Public Radio after a stint at NPR. He also co-founded the Behavioral Scientist and was a Fulbright Scholar to Berlin, Germany.

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J.P. Der Boghossian with Matt – October 10 2023

J.P. is the host of the podcast This Queer Book Saved My Life. J.P. has spoken throughout the Midwest on a variety of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics: how to develop intercultural competency skills, LGBTQ health equity, racial equity, implicit biases, and culturally responsive organizations. His recent essays are featured in The Sun Isn’t Out…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 9, 2023

Cliff Schecter joins the show; Hamas-Israeli war; Indigenous Peoples’ Day; DFL endorsement flaunting in Minneapolis; RFK Jr. announces his presidential bid; prominent Twin Cities attorney arrested for hitting highway worker and fleeing; GOP PAC accused of misusing donations; Michael Brodkorb rejoins the show.

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – October 9, 2023

I’m Michael Brodkorb. I’m a husband and a father. I work in communications, media, and research. I ran a marathon. I rescued ducklings from a sewer. I also wrote an award-winning true-crime book. Overall, I’ve done some bad – I’ve done some good. If you follow my website for updates, you’ll learn about both.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – October 9, 2023

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 6, 2023

On today’s show: – Hysteria after right wingers claim a Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign vehicle was hit by a protestor in Iowa. Turns out it never happened. – Two stories about education and academic freedom  The Sahan Journal reports Muslim parents protest LGBTQ books at DaVinci Academy, a charter school in Ham Lake. An update on…

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Matt McNeil with Derek DeLille of NACDI and MVAT (10/6/23)

Matt was joined by Derek DeLille of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) and Make Voting a Tradition (MVAT). They talk about Indigenous Voter Registration Day this Monday from noon-3 at 1845 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 5, 2023

On today’s show: – Minnesota is buzzing after the Twins (finally) win a playoff series. – The Star Tribune reports that Winston Smith filmed his final moments, but state investigators never found the footage. – Tom Emmer faces pushback from Trump cultists after announcing his bid for house majority leader. – An Iowa woman tries…

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Matt McNeil with Mikki Morrissette of MN Women’s Press (10/5/23)

Matt was joined by Mikki Morrissette of the Minnesota Women’s Press. They talk about the work of Minnesota Women’s Press amplifying women’s issues and how you can help sustain this great organization that needs your help! Go to WomensPess.com to find out how and learn more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 4, 2023

On today’s show: – Who will be the next Speaker after the GOP ousted Kevin McCarthy? – Michelle Fischbach gets a new primary challenger. – Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – Thoughts on the Let Them Play MN non profit (run by GOP rep. Dawn Gillman) having their non profit status revoked by the IRS. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 3, 2023

On today’s show: – Thoughts on the Twins first playoff game today. – Kevin McCarthy is having a very bad day! – Trump is having an even worse day than McCarthy! – Bring Me the News reports that 10 students were involved in a fight at Minnetonka High School. – The Minneapolis Republican Party has…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/3/23)

Brett Johnson had his weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (MinnesotaReformer.com). They chatted about the Let Them Play MN non profit having their status revoked by the IRS and preview Patrick’s upcoming column.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 2, 2023

On today’s show: – Our way too unseasonably warm fall weather. – Thoughts on the cancellation on the Twin Cities marathon due to heat. What are the ramifications for the future of the event? – An update on a story of two men accused of attacking a woman at a Duluth bar last month. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 28, 2023

On today’s show: – Delta tries walking back some of the unpopular changes they made to their Sky Miles program. – A Twin Cities psychologist is sentenced to 2 years for falsely collecting over $800K from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for services he didn’t provide. -Matt is joined by Minocqua Brewing Company’s Kirk Bangstad,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 27, 2023

On today’s show: – Some fun police blotter stories to start the show! – How much would your house be worth if Trump Owned it?  The Washington Post has a tool to help! – It’s our weekly visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. – Lifetime Fitness continues to face criticism for their gym restrictions…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 26, 2023

Trump may have illegally purchased a gun; Neo-Nazi running for Roseville school board; Duluth mayor’s race; Icehouse cancelled community party for Dave Chappelle’s afterparty; Brett Johnson stops in, with Patrick Coolican; Dean Phillips reconsiders his reconsideration; government shutdown.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 25, 2023

Weekend recap; U of M releases its new apple variety; local football follies; Matt analyzes the latest Biden/Trump polling; Democrats need to get up and fight for what they’ve accomplished; pickleball; Michael Brodkorb joins the show to discuss the Vikings game.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 22, 2023

Edina residnets oppose new affordable housing project; Mike Lindell’s phone was legally seized; Republicans being obtuse on SROs; Paul Metsa and Rick Shefchik are in studio to discuss their new book, Blood in the Tracks, about the making of Bob Dylan’s iconic album.

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Paul Metsa and Rick Shefchik with Matt – September 22, 2023

When Bob Dylan recorded Blood on the Tracks in New York in September 1974, it was a great album. But it was not the album now ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the ten best of all time. “When something’s not right, it’s wrong,” as Dylan puts it in “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 21, 2023

On today’s show: – A hilarious Trump fan unintentionally makes an argument in favor of government health care. – How right wingers are using the SRO controversy to push their agenda. – MN has a new director of the state’s cannabis department. – The DOC acknowledges discolored water at the Stillwater prison, but says there…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 20, 2023

On today’s show: – MSP is no longer listed as America’s best airport. – Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says some state patrol workers aren’t cooperating with BCA in their investigation of the death of Ricky Cobb. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein – MinnPost decides to remove their comments section. – Edina…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (9/20/23)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about special elections around the country having major swings towards Democrats, how Republicans are struggling with messaging on abortion, Merrick Garland testifying in the House and Kevin McCarthy having a very bad week!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 19, 2023

Lauren Boebert goes back to work after being booted from Beetlejuice; Minneapolis one of 15 Happiest Places To Live; Minnetonka crime; Duluth bar assault; Republican files in 52B special election; potential targets for Republican state house races; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; the age of greed; Twitter could go to pay model.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 18, 2023

Matt recounts his weekend trip to Duluth; should Matt have placated some annoyed restaurant patrons?; Minnesota is the 13th “stickiest” population; Wayzata far-right display and hate speech collection bill watered down; Missouri book burnings; conservatives weaponizing hatred.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 15, 2023

Settlers of Catan tournament hits the Twin Cities; two prominent Republicans engaged in extramarital affair; Lauren Boebert kicked out of a theater; Gita Sitaramiah of the Star Tribune joins to discuss the changes Delta is making to their SkyMiles program; teen who makes threats toward Edina student arrested; opioid crisis; Michael Brodkorb joins to discuss…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 13, 2023

On today’s show: – Republican State Sen. John Jasinski has quite the take on corporal punishment for students. – We’re joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. – Why we need to tighten laws on people who commit moving violations in their cars. – An Hibbing woman is accused of running…

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