The Matt McNeil Show
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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Read MoreJeremy 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Rick Smith (10/19/23)
Matt was joined by Rick Smith, host of the Rick Smith Show (weeknights 8-10 PM on AM950). They talk about Dean Phillips possibly running for President, the GOP House Speaker fight, how Republicans are bad for the working class and more.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreStephanie 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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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – October 18, 2023
Jeff Stein is host of the Iowa Business Report and Iowa Politics Report from KXEL in Waterloo. He joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:35, with encore presentations of their Wednesday conversations over the weekend.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MorePatrick 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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Read MoreMike Griffin with Matt – October 17, 2023
Mike Griffin is a Minneapolis resident who was the recent victim of a racist and homophobic tirade which was picked up on social media in an attempt to identify the person who verbally abused him.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – October 18, 2023
Michael is a longtime Minnesota GOP political expert who joins Matt to talk politics as well as analyze the weekend’s Vikings and other sports action.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – October 16, 2023
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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Read MoreKaty 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/11/23)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about beer gardens, moderate-turned-extremist Nancy Mace, the mess that is the Republican House Speaker race, the attack by Hamas on Israel and more.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMax 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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Read MoreJ.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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMichael 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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Read MoreCliff 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Anita Gaul (10/4/23)
Matt was joined by former DFL State Senate candidate Anita Gaul, who is now on a state commission that is redesigning Minnesota’s state flag.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/4/23)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they baseball playoffs, far right wingers helping oust Kevin McCarthy, who might succeed McCarthy and more.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreBrett 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (10/2/23)
Matt and Michael talk about the Vikings victory over Carolina yesterday plus some politics with Dean Phillips hinting at a Presidential run.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 29, 2023
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died; last ditch plan for Kevin McCarthy to keep the government open fails; 15,000 people have died of COVID in Minnesota; Gen. Mark Milley stepping down; crime roundup; Mary Moriarty; Constitutional Sheriff’s Groups.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt with Minocqua Brewing Company’s Kirk Bangstad
Matt is joined by Minocqua Brewing Company’s Kirk Bangstad, who is part of a Thursday segment with Patti Vasquez (listen weeknights at 11 PM on AM950) about right wing attacks on public schools.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (9/27/23)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about Trump significantly overvaluing his properties, Cassidy Hutchinson’s new book about her time in the Trump administration, the possible federal government shutdown and more.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 9/26/23
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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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – September 25, 2023
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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Read MorePaul 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett 9/19/23
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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – September 15, 2023
Michael joins to talk Vikings, plus the perspective from Minnesota Republican politics.
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Read MoreGita Sitaramiah with Matt – September 15, 2023
Gita Sitaramiah is a Star Tribune consumer beat reporter.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 14, 2023
Bill Maher announces his show will return without writers; SROs; Jessica Chastain goes to Target; state incomes; Carver County rejects book ban request; looking at attendance issues in Minnesota schools.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (9/13/23)
Matt was joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. They talk about the Republicans ridiculous impeachment effort against Joe Biden, the demise of “moderate” Republicans and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 12, 2023
On today’s show: – Matt’s visit to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. – Examples of rural elected officials (and even average citizens) not being held accountable when caught committing crimes. – A reminder: Moderate Republicans do not exist anymore!! – House Republicans begin their ridiculous impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden. – COVID modeling expert Dr.…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/12/23)
Brett Johnson had his weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (MinnesotaReformer.com). They chatted about Mike Lindell’s out of control behavior during his deposition, profits for big ag operations and more.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (9/12/23)
Matt is joined by our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. They talk about new methods to track COVID cases, how the different vaccines are protecting against new variants and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 11, 2023
Matt recaps his Vikings game experience; September 11; School Resource Officer hypocrisy from the Republicans; Stone Arch Bridge will close for rehabilitation; violent crime down over 8% in Minnesota; state economy report is in; Michael Brodkorb joins the show to discuss the Vikings game.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – September 11, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – September 8, 2023
Wild crime story from Eden Prairie; Jim Abeler continues to perpetuate the moderate Republican myth; more issues for Mike Lindell; St. Thomas professor argues Trump is ineligible for 2024; SROs; the demise of the pop culture critic; wild story about a Western Minnesota sheriff; Friday fun.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 7, 2023
On today’s show: – We start off with the poop report! (Listen to find out why) – Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro gets convicted of contempt of Congress. – Becky Rom of Save the Boundary Waters on Twin Metals having their lawsuit thrown out. – An update on the Golden Valley puppy thief story. –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Becky Rom of Save the Boundary Waters
Matt was joined by Becky Rom of Save the Boundary Waters. They talked about a major ruling yesterday where a federal judge tossed out a Twin Metals lawsuit that sought to restart mining near the Boundary Waters.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 6, 2023
The DFL State Fair booth seed results; Matt discusses Rep. Pat Garofalo; Idaho sees a OBGYN drain; Jeff Stein joins the show for his Wednesday visit; Barbie house in Hudson, WI; SROs; Stillwater prison problems.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – September 6, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – September 5, 2023
Recapping the long weekend, with Matt at the fair; more discussion on the SRO controversy in Minnesota; Alan Miller joins the show to discuss his new books; how conservatives have filled courts; Brett Johnson stops by before his Tuesday discussion with Patrick Coolican; construction traffic follies; Mike Lindell hurting for money; first day of school;…
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Alan Miller with Matt – September 5, 2023
Award-winning writer and media personality Alan Miller, with a background in law, has taught in colleges, universities, and law schools, served in government, and has been published nationally and internationally. He resides in Minnesota with his wife Sharon and Springer/rescue Katie.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 31, 2023
On today’s show: – We spend all of hour 1 with Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine live from Kyiv. – How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a disaster for the Russians. – A protest on Selling Ave near the State Fair. – The health of Mitch McConnell after having another freeze up moment. –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine (8/31/23)
Matt was joined by Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine. Paul is currently in Kyiv and he updates us on the status of the war more than 1 year after it began. Lifeline Ukraine is a national, professional, suicide prevention and mental health support hotline, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 30, 2023
On today’s show: – Matt is joined by Philip Anthony, host of the Downright Upright show (listen at https://www.am950radio.com/category/podcasts/phil/). – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – How MN Republicans are trying to make an issue of the legislature’s school resource officer bill. – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls allegations of political retaliation a…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/30/23)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about Mitch McConnell having another freeze up moment, Trump trial dates and more.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Interviews Philip Anthony of the Downright Upright Show
Matt was joined by Philip Anthony, host of the Downright Upright show. They talk about how Philip’s show amplifies the voices of the LGBTQ community, current events and how Republicans continue targeting groups like the LGBTQ community. Listen to Philip’s podcast at: https://www.am950radio.com/category/podcasts/phil/ or on your favorite podcast apps!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 29, 2023
Matt and Patrick talk movies; the death of Joe the Plumber; Matt details an encounter with someone else at the gym; rural Minnesota happenings; sports update with Brett; outstate Minnesota representative finds conspiracy theories in the parking lot at Target; local police suspending resource officer programs in schools.
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Read MoreWalker Orenstein with Brett 8/29/23
Walker Orenstein reports on the state Legislature for MinnPost, with a particular focus on covering issues affecting Greater Minnesota. He can be reached at worenstein@minnpost.com, and you can follow him on Twitter at @walkerorenstein.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 28, 2023
Cliff Schecter discusses Trump’s legal woes; the arrogance of the anti-vax crowd; Brainerd residents challenge book; Joe The Plumber has died; more shocking hypocrisy from MPD as it relates to Ricky Cobb and a new similar case over the weekend; towing company in Minneapolis tows a vehicle that had kids inside of it; Greg Bakun…
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Read MoreGreg Bakun with Matt – August 28, 2023
Catch GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun now live every weeknight at 10 PM! Greg joins the show to discuss the recent Loch Ness Monster search.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – August 28, 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 25, 2023
Early returns on new State Fair food; factions that want to install their leaders; comparing Donald Trump’s stated height and weight to sports players; things not looking good for Trump; winning consistently.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 24, 2023
On today’s show: – Looking at how much money State Fair food vendors make. – Observations on how COVID impacted school test scores, and some possible solutions. – Our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman joins us. – Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to talk about last night’s GOP debate. – More of Matt’s thoughts on…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (8/24/23)
Former Minnesota Republican Party operative Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to analyze last night’s Republican Presidential primary debate.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (8/24/23)
Matt is joined by our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. They talk about why Dr. Joe is concerned about some possible new fall variants, when we might see some new case peaks, when to get booster shots, the need to keep masking and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 23, 2023
On today’s show: – It’s still incredibly hot! – The lack of maintenance at the Pall Wellstone Memorial. – Controversy with fans at last night’s Minnesota Lynx game. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Thoughts on the “plane crash” of Yevgeny Prigozhin. – Racket MN releases a fun bingo card for the…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/23/23)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about the “plane crash” of Yevgeny Prigozhin, secret service members corresponding with the Oath Keepers, weak defenses from Trump’s co-defendants, previewing tonight’s Republican Presidential debate and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 22, 2923
Matt is back today. Matt recaps his weekend away up north; teacher vacancies at an alarming high rate in greater Minnesota; anti-vaccination hypocrisy including from Scott Jensen; Brett stops in with Matt; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Gustavus women’s hockey player dies in accident; another drunk driver causes a fatal accident; updated charges in…
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The Matt McNeil Show – August 21, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in today. Dr. Jane Keller joins Todd to discuss student loans; CD1 representative Brad Finstad misses deadline to submit his financial report; Republicans growing increasingly desperate.
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Read MoreDr. Jane Keller with Todd – August 21, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – August 18, 2023
Dog attacks panhandlers in Eden Prairie; the accelerating death of Twitter; another Minnesotan pleads guilty to January 6; the government is the largest killer of wolves in Minnesota; Wrinkle the duck comes to the Mall of America; Matt deep-dives into removing I-94.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 17, 2023
Sports roundup; Dean Phillips sends Matt’s family a letter; state Republicans lash out about Walz’s rebate money; national Republicans continue to be hypocritical about abortion pills; Ross Stadheim from MJSB Employment Justice stops in; online terrorists threaten Trump jurors; charter schools; Minneapolis city council approves rideshare bill, but hurdles remain; St. Paul council overrides Melvin…
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Read MoreRoss Stadheim from MJSB Employment Justice – August 17, 2023
Tenacious. Resolute. Results-oriented. Ross Stadheim brings these qualities and more to each and every case. Early on in law school, Ross discovered his true passion — the plaintiff side of employment law. Embracing a chance to make a meaningful difference, he never looked back. Through 2022, Ross has garnered over $30 million in settlements and…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 16, 2023
On today’s show: – Florida and Texas right wing extremists have made a mess of their education systems. – An update on the story of police seizing items from a small town Kansas newspaper under very questionable circumstances. – Jeff Stein joins for his weekly interview. – Who might flip on Trump? Or could Trump…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/16/23)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about the damaging charges Trump faces in Georgia and which of his associates might flip on him.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – August 15, 2023
Jack Rice joins Matt to discuss Trump’s unsealed indictments in Georgia; small town blues; man gets probation for sexually assaulting minors; Brett talks with Patrick Coolican; the drunk driver who hit Matt pleads guilty.
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