The Matt McNeil Show – June 5, 2023

Weekend recap; the chaos of ending the school year; Washington Post praises the DFL; Mayo Clinic announces the $1 billion investment that was at the center of nurses’ bill opposition; Minneapolis DFL chair insults Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his death; Minnesota devotes money to housing; tragic murder in Owatonna.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2023

Minnesota Representative Leigh Finke joins the show; misguided complaints by right-wingers about “no military appreciation month” which is the month of May; the Minnesota education bill; Patti Vasquez from 820 AM in Chicago joins the show to preview her program joining the AM950 lineup weeknights starting Monday; Kwik Trip named best gas station in America;…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 1, 2023

– Dispelling some myths about driving tests in rural Minnesota. – More new bills being signed into law today by Gov. Walz…Matt tells us about them. – Fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter joins us for the 2nd half of hour 1. – Why isn’t the NCAA removing events from Oklahoma over the state’s anti-LGBTQ laws?…

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Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice – May 31, 2023

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 verdicts for his clients over the past 11 years. From 2014 through 2021, he has…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 25, 2023

On today’s show: – Previewing Memorial Day Weekend – Reflecting on the death of George Floyd from 2020. – We’re joined by David Mura, who wrote the book “The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives.” Order at NextChapterBookSellers.com – Responding to a right wing Star Tribune editorial saying they want to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 24, 2023

Tina Turner dies at 83; Minneapolis and St. Paul each have top-5 park systems; the departure of GOP activist Howard Root; more DFL session victories; Jeff Stein makes his weekly Wednesday visit; woman indicted on money laundering; racism issues at a local Culver’s; Columbia Heights city councillor called on to resign over racist incidents; Duluth…

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Mary Logue with Matt – May 22, 2023

MARY LOGUE is the author of the acclaimed Claire Watkins mystery series, including most recently Bone Harvest. An award-winning poet, she lives with writer Pete Hautman in the Wisconsin bluff country, the setting for the Watkins novels. Visit the author’s website at www.petehautman.com/marylogue.html.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 19, 2023

The Republican parallel universe; talking about the newly passed bills by the state legislature; Babbitt, MN shooting; Dean Phillips trying too hard to throw the Republicans a life preserver; DC police officer arrested for aiding Proud Boys; Nasri Warsame permanently banned from receiving DFL endorsements.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 18, 2023

On today’s show: – Who kidnaps a dog and holds it for ransom? – Minnesota right wingers find another reason to boycott Target. This time gay books!! – Republicans meltdown over the DFL passing bills on the environment, Social Security taxes, child tax credits and more. – Matt is joined by comedian Uncle Larry. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 17, 2023

On today’s show: – A man was indicted in the theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland from a MN museum. – Right wingers are boycotting Target for…reasons. – Jeff Stein joins for his usual Wednesday visit. – Food eating challenges at restaurants around Minnesota. – The importance of reading with…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 16, 2023

Why people are not voting for Republicans and why they’re fleeing Christianity; the free music lineup at the State Fair is released; Brett Johnson is joined by Patrick Coolican; marijuana appears headed for legalization after House and Senate teach compromise agreement; the continuing fallout from the Ward 10 debacle; MPD officer (lightly) disciplined 11 years…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 15, 2023

Virginia representative’s office attacked by someone with a baseball bat; fight at Minneapolis DFL convention; Minneapolis is alive much to Republicans’ chagrin; Crime Watch Minneapolis; news roundup; Ron Latz takes down ignorant GOP state senator; Mayo Clinic excepted in latest version of proposed nurse staffing policy they objected to; Ron DeSantis “education” policy.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2023

On today’s show: – Lake Chipotle will be no more! – Remaining parking lot snow mountains around the Twin Cities. – Comparing murder rates of Minneapolis vs. other areas of the state. – A teenager has been arrested in the shooting of Michael Brasel. – Who cheats in a fishing competition? – Hypocritical Republicans whine…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 10, 2023

On today’s show: – How concert ticket prices have spiked to ridiculous levels in recent years. – Jeff Stein joins for his usual Wednesday visit. – Canine influenza continues spreading in the Twin Cities area. – Police accountability – The lack of police accountability in the beating of Jaleel Stallings.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 8, 2023

Visitor accidentally damages priceless art at Mia; Texas mass shooting over the weekend; Becky Rom of Save The Boundary Waters joins Matt to discuss a possibly major move toward permanent BWCA protection; bear euthanized in North Minneapolis; paid leave debate ongoing in Minnesota Senate; wrapping up the show.

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt visits with fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter – Trump’s deposition in the E Jean Carroll case does not go well today. – Cinco de Mayo celebrations around the Twin Cities. – Republicans constantly accuse Democrats of “jamming these bills down our throats.” – Summer events returning to Minneapolis and St.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 4, 2023

On today’s show: – Bring Me the News reports a hunter mistakes a fellow hunter for a turkey and shoots him. – New contests at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. – How right wingers are becoming more frustrated, unhinged and dangerous with their rhetoric. – A look at Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s State of the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 3, 2023

Minnesota comes in #5 in best states to live report; Tartan student who fought against forever chemicals dies of cancer; Otsego man will face no jail time for fatal ATV crash; Jeff Stein joins Matt for their Wednesday visit; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees released including Willie Nelson and Kate Bush; MN Republicans…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 1, 2023

Weekend recap; Minnesota state senator caught in awkward moment on Zoom; Minnesota attracting national attention for progressive policies; Wisconsin teacher reinstated following racist comments; Minnesota Wild grievances; youth sports issues; Laura Osnes; mosque arsonist arrested.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 28, 2023

On today’s show: – Bears in Maple Grove! – A US Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions. – The MN State Senate debates legalizing recreational marijuana. – Unsealed documents show that T Denny Sanford, founder of First Premier Bank, was being investigated for child pornography. – Matt was joined by actor…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 27, 2023

On today’s show: – We’re joined by Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine – Canine flu spreading in Minnesota. – Don’t commit crime in Edina! – GOP state rep. Pam Altendorf is upset that DFLers are passing bills because they have a majority. – Minnesota Republicans misrepresent a Leigh Finke bill to say she’s pro-pedophilia. –…

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Matt McNeil with Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine

Matt was joined by Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine. Paul is currently in Kyiv. Lifeline Ukraine is a national, professional, suicide prevention and mental health support hotline, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more at https://lifelineukraine.com/en

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 26, 2023

Downtown Minneapolis pushing forward; Kim Potter released from prison early this week; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; wedding season is coming soon; congressional budget negotiations continue; Montana Republicans permanently censure transgender member; Republicans just do not care about you; Illinois man murdered in yard work dispute.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 25, 2023

Minnesota’s recreational pot bill passes the House; Joe Biden announces re-election bid; hog plant closing in southern Minnesota; the sell job by Republicans on rural agriculture; the Strib’s new editorial cartoonist strikes again; Target Field food; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; nitrate pollution in southeastern Minnesota waters reaching a high level; national…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 24, 2023

Cliff Schecter joins the show to discuss today’s surprising Tucker Carlson exit from FOX News; Don Lemon also fired by CNN; Aaron Rodgers finally traded to the Jets; Glenn Gruenhagen comes for Matt, and Matt responds; Matt’s tale of two weekends; the offensive Star Tribune cartoon released over the weekend; Minneapolis firefighter who attempted to…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – April 24, 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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Sec. Steve Simon with Matt – April 21, 2023

Steve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota’s chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 20, 2023

On today’s show: – Elon Musk’s big new rocket explodes on a test flight. – Mike Lindell is ordered to pay $5 million to a Trump voter who proved his election conspiracy theories were wrong. – Republicans are angry at Tim Walz’s state of the state address. – GOP MN State Senator Nathan Wesenberg ranted…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 19, 2023

On today’s show: – Gym etiquette. – The Racket MN story on a U of M reporter who explores BORG, the latest binge-drinking craze. – RFK Jr. hits 14% in a poll against Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination. Is he being overhyped by some national media outlets? – It’s our usual Wednesday visit with…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2023

Social media fun; pro-Trump influencer under fire for asking minors for graphic pictures; Dominion and FOX News reach a settlement; Republican education plans failing; Oklahoma county officials accused of secretly plotting to kill journalists and other enemies; Patrick Coolican visits with Brett; debt ceiling showdown.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – April 17, 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 – April 14, 2023

Ode to Kwik Trip; Price is Right winner gets 6 day trip to the Mall of America; Republicans with buttons that seem to describe themselves more than DFLers; the continuing fallout from the Discord document leaks; Nicholas Firkus sentenced to life in prison; Deloris Pringle of the Penn Center in South Carolina joins the show;…

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Deloris Pringle with Matt – April 14, 2023

Deloris P. Pringle is Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The mission of Penn Center is to promote and preserve Penn’s true history and culture through its commitment to education, community development and social justice.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 13, 2023

Man arrested in secret documents leak; San Francisco tech executive arrested in CashApp founder’s murder; continuing discussion of Matt’s trip to the South; North Dakota; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; mosques allowed expanded call to prayer in Minneapolis; more issues with the failed Black expo in Minneapolis; state Republicans target DFL efforts to lower…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 12, 2023

Savannah, Georgia; the degradation of Twin Cities public transit; local inflation rates decrease; greedy corporations; sports roundup; proposed tax increases and myth of mass departures; Wisconsin proposes guns for teachers; NPR leaves Twitter; Michael Brodkorb joins the show.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 11, 2023

Matt’s back! On today’s show: – Recapping Matt’s trip to South Carolina and observations about the rural south. – Red states have been controlled by Republicans for decades. Have they delivered any results for citizens? Some shocking stats will answer that question. – Brett Johnson joined by Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer. – Thoughts…

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Brett Johnson with Max Nesterak (4/11/23)

Brett Johnson was joined by Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer. They talked about how the abortion pill ruling could impact Minnesota, a look at the last few weeks of the legislature and efforts by a DFL rep. to stop cities and counties from raising sales taxes.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 10, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Todd speaks with Raina Meyer, legislative assistant and former campaign manager for Minnesota State Senator Kelly Morrison. – How Trump might be impacted by RICO, or Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations. – Netanyahu’s poll numbers tumble in Israel. – How Trump is like a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 7, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Shedding new light on the 3 Tennessee legislative democrats who were expelled by Republicans for protesting gun violence. – Why Republicans continuing to struggle with young voters. – Republicans continue to launch silly Congressional investigations, including the weaponization of the federal government and the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 6, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – State Sen. Kelly Morrison joins to to talk about legislative news. – Clarence Thomas gets kickbacks from conservative donors. – Red states and counties leeching off blue states and counties. – Your calls on increasing diversity in the Twin Cities. – Greg Bakun, host…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 5, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Dangerous spring storms around the country today. – Liberals finally gain a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. – Jeff Stein joins to talk about Trump’s arraignment and more. – Mike Pence will testify before a grand jury investigating Trump’s involvement with Jan. 6.…

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Todd Mikkelson with Jeff Stein (4/5/23)

Todd Mikkelson filled in for Matt today and visited with our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talked about Trump’s arraignment yesterday, how slowly the legal process in the case might play out and comparisons to charges against former Richard Nixon VP Spiro Agnew and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 4, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – The latest on Trump’s arraignment. – The other legal problems Trump is facing this month. – Gun safety protests in Tennessee trigger Republicans to overreact. – How protests in Israel forced their government to back off controversial judicial reforms. – A look at the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 3, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – More spring snow! – How Republicans reflexively run to defend Trump after his likely indictment. – Are Republicans doing enough to appeal to moderate voters both Minnesota and nationally? – Explaining the truth behind the controversial MN state tax on Social Security benefits.  

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 31, 2023

Minneapolis City Council agreement on MPD; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Gwyneth Paltrow found not liable in 2016 skiing incident; FOX News faces setback in Dominion lawsuit; Tony Lazzaro guilty on all counts; stadium issues; author Cray McCally discusses his new book; ending the week.

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Cray McCally with Matt – March 31, 2023

American Twilight is based on reflections and ideas sparked by the last two years that the author spent traveling across the United States surveying what brings us together and what is dividing us as Americans.The book’s content concentrates on themes of family, friendship, and community in an effort to find those things that bind us…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 30, 2023

– Opening day for baseball! – Guest Melisa Lopez Franzen, former DFL state Senate leader and now with FairVoteMN.org. – GOP state Senator Mary Franson and other Republicans donated to a pro-pot party candidate to help qualify for a subsidy. – Guest Minnesota state auditor Julie Blaha. – Guest Ross Stadheim, partner with MJSB Employment…

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Matt McNeil with Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice

Matt McNeil was joined by Ross Stadheim, partner with MJSB Employment Justice. They discuss non-compete clauses for employees, your rights if you sign a non-compete clause, if the clauses could be banned through proposed legislation in Minnesota and more.

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Matt McNeil with State Auditor Julie Blaha

Matt McNeil was joined by Minnesota state auditor Julie Blaha. In her race this past fall, she faced a pro-legalize cannabis third party candidate who received donations from GOP state Senator Mary Franson and other Republicans to help qualify for a state campaign subsidy.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 29, 2023

– MN Republicans whine about “classic overreach” from DFLers. – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposes converting some unused downtown high rises into housing. – It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Sports roundup. – Problems with a former city prosecutor in Fairmont, MN. – Updates on the Anton Lazzaro trial. – Jeff Stein…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 28, 2023

Today’s road rage stories; details begin to fill in on the Nashville shooting; Santita Jackson joins the show; Wisconsin school district has issue with “Rainbowland”; the continuing Republican jump to fascism; Patrick Coolican sits down with Brett for their Tuesday interview; Anton Lazzaro trial.

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