AM950 Best of Interviews

AM950 Best of Interviews

Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota
Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/14/25)

This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump being bribed with a plane from Quatar, cuts to Medicaid and Snap benefits and more.

Jake Wittich of the Windy City Tines (5/7/25)

Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on the new Chicago Teachers Union Contract which includes a number of LGBTQ+ protections and the debut of The First Homosexuals at Wrightwood 659 in Lincoln Park (Chicago). Windy City Times has been the voice of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community since 1985. This…

Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/13/25)

Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (https://minnesotareformer.com/). Here’s the stories they talked about today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/12/minnesota-child-care-advocates-rally-federal-child-care-cuts/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/09/trumps-tariffs-weigh-heavy-on-truckers-as-overseas-shipments-sink/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/08/walz-goes-to-harvard-and-proves-his-point-10-problematic/

Matt McNeil with Mary Jo Pehl (5/13/25)

Matt was joined by Mary Jo Pehl from MST3K and RiffTrax. They talk about doing comedy during Trump II, the mechanics of stand up comedy, political news and more. Also catch Mary and other MST3K alums for a standup show on Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy 

Matt McNeil with Katrina Simons (5/12/25)

Matt was joined by Katrina Simons, host of our newest show, Boldly Challenging Ableism (Sundays  at 2 PM). Boldly Challenging Ableism exposes ableism and dismantles myths that marginalize people with disabilities. The show debuts this Sunday at 2 PM. Find podcasts and more info at: https://www.am950radio.com/events/boldly-challenging-ableism/

Matt McNeil with Bill Corbett (5/7/25)

Matt was joined by MST3K alum Bill Corbett. They talk about moderate Democrats not fighting and Trump adminstration II. Also catch Bill and other MST3K alums for a standup shoon Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/7/25)

Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about the Conclave to select a new Pope, crypto being a scam, India-Pakistan conflicts, Trump’s ag secretary getting into hot water and more.

Patrick Coolican with Brett – May 6, 2025

Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

Nancy Nelson with Dr. Michael Osterholm

Nancy Nelson was joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm, an  epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.

Nancy Nelson with DFL Chair Richard Carlbom (5/5/25)

Nancy Nelson was joined by Richard Carlbom, new chair of the DFL in Minnesota.