
The Matt McNeil Show
Monday-Friday 3PM-5PM
Matt McNeil is a proud Minnesotan, on live weekdays from 3pm to 5pm. Matt has been living most of his life in the state of his birth. He's a husband, a father of three, a veteran, and a broadcaster. He's worked in radio for over 25 years, starting with Armed Forces Radio in Nuremberg, Germany. He currently lives in Hopkins.
On his show Matt talks politics from a Democrat/Progressive perspective, but he'll also venture into parenting, religion, entertainment, sports, gardening, business, cooking, and many other subjects. He interviews politicians, political insiders, authors, pundits, entertainers, and artists, and loves talking to the listeners.
Besides being on air, you can read his thoughts at the 'Progressive Citizen X' blog.

Matt McNeil is a proud Minnesotan, on live weekdays from 3pm to 5pm. Matt has been living most of his life in the state of his birth. He's a husband, a father of three, a veteran, and a broadcaster. He's worked in radio for over 25 years, starting with Armed Forces Radio in Nuremberg, Germany. He currently lives in Hopkins. On his show Matt talks politics from a Democrat/Progressive perspective, but he'll also venture into parenting, religion, entertainment, sports, gardening, business, cooking, and many other subjects. He interviews politicians, political insiders, authors, pundits, entertainers, and artists, and loves talking to the listeners. Besides being on air, you can read his thoughts at the 'Progressive Citizen X' blog.
Ireland issues travel warning for students looking at the US; Kristi Noem’s publicity stunts; Indiana woman arrested for threatening LGBT teacher; people trying to be the hero of their own story; Republican tax plan released, with most savings going to the wealthy; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Minneapolis will stop making scanner audio public; Moorhead…
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Trump’s annual physical; attack on Pennsylvania governor Shapiro; important electronics exempted from China tariffs; El Salvador president visits Trump; Penn and Teller return to the Renaissance Festival; person arrested at UHG campus; Emily Koski exits Minneapolis mayoral race; sports report; Senate district 6 candidate has some wild political views; podcaster faces sentencing for sending nude…
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On today’s show: – Matt talks about why he highlights the economic issues with Trump’s tariffs. – Why we should pay attention to the foundational markets of our country. – Dr. Joe Eastman has an infectious disease update. – Bemidji woman faces federal charges for allegedly groping a flight crew member – A veterans calls…
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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about measles outbreaks across the country (and world), the latest COVID outbreaks, Avian flu and more.
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On today’s show: – Tariffs continue to cause havoc. – 4 Democrats in the US House vote for a voter suppression bill. – Highlighter shaped vape pens – How federal budget cuts are hurting Minnesota – Why don’t Republicans not care about constituents being hurt by the Republican budget? – Democrats need to fight! –…
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On today’s show: – With Jeff Stein off today, Cliff Schecter joins Matt! – Why today’s stock market rebound is a mirage. – How the bond market is not healthy. – Why tariffs will hurt the ag economy even more than the stock market. – Minnesota sports teams continue to struggle this spring. – The…
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Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist and YouTube personality (https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_Edge). Matt and Cliff talk about Trump sending American citizens to the infamous El Salvador prison, tariffs and the stock market crashing, Elon Musk getting more government contracts and more.
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The continued fallout of tariffs and trade wars; Trump continues to succeed at whittling away judicial power; Kat Abughazaleh joins the show to discuss her congressional run; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Southwest Light Rail audit released; state trooper’s request for charges dismissal in Rochester teen’s death denied.
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Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.
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