The Matt McNeil Show

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.

The Matt McNeil Show
The Matt McNeil Show
AM950 Radio

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.

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…

Matt McNeil with Rick Smith (5/4/23)

Matt was joined by Rick Smith, host of the Rick Smith show (weeknights 8-10 PM). Matt and Rick talk about the writer’s strike, automation and AI taking working class jobs, paid family leave and more.

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…

Jeff Stein with Matt – May 3, 2023

Catch Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report every Wednesday with Matt at 3:35. If you missed Jeff’s live interview with Matt this week, catch encore replays on AM950 at 6 AM and 12 PM Sundays!

The Matt McNeil Show – May 2, 2023

Gordon Lightfoot dies; the mentality of Minnesota Republicans; seven bodies found on Oklahoma property; Edina high school carjackers no longer enrolled; State Fair Grandstand lineup complete; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Glenn Gruenhagen strikes again.

Patrick Coolican with Brett – May 2 2023

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.

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…

Matt McNeil with Victoria Sung

Matt was joined by Victoria Sung, who was associate curator of visual arts at the Walker Art Center between 2015 and 2023. They talk about Pacita Abad’s exhibition at the Walker now through September 3. More at: https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/pacita-abad

Matt McNeil with Daniel Petzold (4/28/23)

Matt was joined by actor Daniel Petzold, who plays Horatio in Hamlet, playing now through May 21 at the Guthrie. Tickets and more: https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/2022-2023-season/Hamlet/