The Matt McNeil Show
The Matt McNeil Show – February 7, 2024
On today’s show: – Gina Carano sues Disney over being fired form the Mandalorian. That leads to how right wingers have a distorted view of free speech. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein! – KSTP commissions a misleading poll questions about bills passed by the Minnesota legislature. – Republican State Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (2/7/24)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. There’s no shortage of national news as they talk about the failed impeachment vote of Alejandro Mayorkas, the bipartisan immigration bill getting torpedoed by Republicans, a court ruling on Trump’s Presidential immunity and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 6, 2024
Trump’s bad day in court (another one); ongoing impeachment proceedings against Sec. Mayorkas; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Tom Gump of Rotary International discusses the Rotary Convention coming to Minneapolis in 2029.
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Read MoreTom Gump with Matt McNeil – February 6, 2024
Tom Gump goes above and beyond for our community. If you’re involved in Rotary and are from Edina, Rotary District 5950 or anywhere in Minnesota, you might know that the name Tom Gump is synonymous with Rotary International. Embracing Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self,” Gump has taken on increasing leadership roles since joining Edina…
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The Matt McNeil Show – February 5, 2024
Grammy awards last night; King Charles diagnosed with cancer; House GOP refuses to hear border legislation; Las Vegas Super Bowl; woman charged for misleading investigators in tragic fatal Amish buggy crash; woman arrested for sexual assault of underage hockey players; Dean Phillips’ poor showing in South Carolina; man arrested for threatening Elon Musk and Joe…
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Read MorePhilip Anthony with Matt and Brett – February 2, 2024
Philip Anthony is the host of the new radio version of his show Downright Upright every Saturday at 5 PM.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 2, 2024
Groundhog Day; Carl Weathers has died; Alabama prison abuse; US conducts airstrikes in the Middle East; Trump trial updates from DC and from Georgia; climate change lack of seriousness; State Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic will step away; fires at conservative organization offices; woman describes being married to a man eventually arrested for murdering his…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – February 1, 2024
The beginning of Black History Month; Dean Phillips’ adventure continues; Dr. Joe Eastman discusses the latest disease modeling; Max Nesterak joins the show to discuss Ilhan Omar’s translated comments; grisly body trafficking; winter event issues; Cowles Cener will close.
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Read MoreMax Nesterak with Matt – February 1, 2024
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 MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – February 1, 2024
Dr. Joe Eastman regularly joins the Matt McNeil Show to discuss COVID and other disease trends.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 31, 2024
On today’s show: – Rural hospitals struggle to deliver basic services to their residents, especially when providing services for mothers giving birth. – Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. – Our extremely warm weather might feel nice, but it’s bad for the environment. – Tom Emmer and other Republicans misinterpret remarks from Ilhan Omar about Somalia.…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/31/24)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about red state politicians playing politics with the border.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 30, 2024
Taking down Christmas lights; Republicans taking credi for bills they voted against; Republicans don’t want to pass an immigration bill; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Amy Klobuchar gets a new GOP opponent; thieves stealing EV chargers.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Brett (1/30/24)
Brett Johnson was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. They talk about Dean Phillip’s New Hampshire campaign and the DFL modifying the school resource officers bill.
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The Matt McNeil Show – January 29, 2024
Twitter struggles with a high-profile deepfake incident; modern Republican culture; Republican issues in Congress; OAN head in potential serious trouble; the Star Tribune’s Briana Bierschbach joins the show; fleeting winter carnival; Tom Emmer swatted; South Dakota billionaire implicated in child porn ring; Minnesota’s progressive tax code.
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Read MoreBriana Bierschbach with Matt – January 29, 2024
Briana Bierschbach is a politics and government reporter for the Star Tribune. Bierschbach has spent the last decade covering Minnesota politics for various publications, including MPR News and MinnPost. She started her journalism career in college at the University of Minnesota’s campus newspaper, the Minnesota Daily, where she covered city hall. Bierschbach also has worked…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 26, 2024
Matt does a deep dive into the warped mindsets of many people and how Trump has weaponized this group; Trump liable for an additional $83 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll; winter activities being cancelled; St. Louis Park school fights; Alabama execution; corporate profits surge; Mary Moriarty will not use grand juries.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 25, 2024
Trump lawyer Alina Habba plays hookey; rape pregnancies in states with total abortion bans; Justin Stofferahn of Minnesota Farmers’ Union joins Matt; Twin Cities postal service woes; Minnesota dairy farm wage theft; Worthington newspaper employee’s car vandalized; Joe Biden visits Duluth/Superior.
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Read MoreJustin Stofferahn with Matt – January 25, 2024
Justin was previously the Deputy Research Director at BlueGreen Alliance where he oversaw work on industrial and manufacturing issues. He also spent time in a research role at the lobbying firm Flaherty & Hood, held a legislative role at the Minnesota Department of Revenue and prior to moving to Minnesota for graduate school worked for…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 24, 2024
On today’s show: – Former Congressman Paul Hodes on New Hampshire results. – Matt took dance lessons last night. How did it go? – Kristi Noem puts out a strange ad enticing health care workers to work in South Dakota. – Jeff Stein joins to start the 4 PM hour. – A state trooper has…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/24/24)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. We talk all about last night’s New Hampshire primary!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Former US Rep. Paul Hodes
Matt was joined by former Congressman Paul Hodes from the Beyond Politics podcast. They talk about last night’s New Hampshire results for both Democrats and Republicans.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 23, 2024
Oscar nominations released; Gen Z; Alabama execution guinea pig; Cliff Schecter joins the show to discuss the early primary season; Brett stops in to discuss new snowplow names and Iowa inferiority complex; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; author Don Carr joins Matt to discuss his new book; Matt heads to dance class tonight.
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Read MoreDon Carr with Matt – January 23, 2024
Author of the eco-thriller The Midnight Rambler out now!
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Read MoreBrett with Patrick Coolican – January 23, 2024
Cliff Schecter with Matt – January 25, 2024
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 – January 22, 2024
Matt’s Saturday night outing dueling with the NFL playoffs; Supreme Court allows federal border authorities to dismantle Texas border wire; Ron DeSantis drops out; Matt at the theater; Pete Stauber praises infrastructure money he voted against; the best and worst performing schools in the metro; Joe Mauer on brink of Hall of Fame.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 19, 2024
Colorado newspaper thefts; Madonna sued over late concert appearances; Democrats overthinking themselves; Republican greed; Dr. Joe stops by; office space vacancies.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – January 19, 2024
Dr. Joe provides regular updates on COVID and other disease modeling on the Matt McNeil Show.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 18, 2024
On today’s show: – Texas defies a federal demand that it abandon a border area, setting up legal showdowns. – Trump’s legal woes continue in Georgia – We’re joined by Matt Robison and Paul Hodes from the podcast Beyond Politics. – Who will be on Minnesota’s Presidential primary ballots? – A look at news that…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Comedian Bryan Miller (1/18/24)
Matt McNeil was joined by Twin Cities based comedian Bryan Miller, who will be playing at Laugh Camp in St. Paul Friday and Saturday. Find tickets and more info at: https://www.camp-bar.net/
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Matt Robison and Paul Hodes (1/18/24)
Matt McNeil was joined by Matt Robison and Paul Hodes from the podcast Beyond Politics. They preview next week’s New Hampshire primary. Hodes is a former New Hampshire Congressman and National Co-Chair of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. Robison is a former senior congressional staffer and campaign manager.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 17, 2024
On today’s show: – Trump makes a spectacle of his appearance at the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. – How the polling industry is missing large portions of the Democratic voting base. – Why Donald Trump is in big electoral trouble. – Jeff Stein has his weekly Wednesday visit. – Matt’s gym etiquette corner. –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/17/24)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about Iowa caucus results, looking ahead to New Hampshire and Trump’s actual level of support among Republicans and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 16, 2024
Matt returns from South Carolina; Iowa caucuses; Pat Garofalo will leave the state legislature; Trump and right-wing internet trolling; Minnesota Reformer celebrates 4th anniversary; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; Michael Brodkorb discusses the Vikings’ upcoming offseason.
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Patrick Coolican with Brett 1-16-24
The Matt McNeil Show – January 12, 2024
What do Trump’s former government officials say about him?; the red trickle; Todd gets a letter from the MN GOP; Sen. Bobby Joe Champion sits down to discuss DFL victories in 2022 and the upcoming session.
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Read MoreSen. Bobby Joe Champion with Todd – January 12, 2024
Senator Bobby Joe Champion attended North High School and graduated with degrees in Political Science and Law from Macalester College and William Mitchell College of Law. Champion is now a practicing attorney with skill sets in negotiation, extensive legal and business analysis, and advocacy. Champion is a lifelong resident of North Minneapolis and currently lives…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 11, 2024
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. Trump’s day in court at his fraud trial; weather update; Kurt Daudt resigns; Minnesota Republicans in debt; the state GOP launches a counteroffensive against the new state flag; free school meal usage surges.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 10, 2024
On today’s show: – More severe weather in the midwest and southeast! – Hunter Biden trolls Congressional Republicans. – Comparing states that have progressive vs. regressive tax structures. – Jeff Stein with his regular Wednesday visit. – You can get furniture from the Downtown Minneapolis Target office location. – The MN DNR will transfer ownership…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Greg Bakun (1/10/24)
Matt was joined by the host of GhostBox Radio (weeknights 10-11 PM), Greg Bakun. They talked about the Dr. Who Convention coming to the Mall of America this weekend!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/10/24)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about Iowa caucuses, Hunter Biden’s surprise Congressional appearance and more!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 9, 2024
Post holiday malaise; the Jimmy Kimmel-Aaron Rodgers feud deepens; 2023 was the hottest year ever; the Trumpification of rural America; Trump argues complete immunity; Brett Johnson makes his Tuesday visit to the studio introducing Patrick Coolican; Southwest light rail update.
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The Matt McNeil Show – January 8, 2024
John Fugelsang discusses Christianity on MSNBC and Matt adds his comments; Biden in South Carolina and Axios’s troublesome article; South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace says stupid things; John Fugelsang joins the show live to further discuss his interview; a Purple Rain Broadway adaptation is in the works; PWHL smashing debut in St. Paul; Minnesota files…
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Read MoreJohn Fugelsang with Matt – January 8, 2024
John Fugelsang is the host of the Tell Me Everything podcast, a regular contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show along with many national media outlets, and an accomplished comedian. http://www.johnfugelsang.com/tme
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 5, 2024
Matt goes to Target; actor David Soul dies; Leslie Fhima; Matt recaps last night’s Republican “debate”; over 1300 arrests in Capitol riot; RIck Smith joins the show to discuss the Teamsters president meeting with Trump; Supreme Court will take up Trump ballot eligibility question; former local archbishop absolved of wrongdoing by the Vatican; Michael Brodkorb…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – January 5, 2024
Rick Smith with Matt – January 5, 2024
Rick Smith is the host of the Rick Smith Show every weeknight at 8 PM on AM950.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – January 4, 2023
College sports death knell; Iowa school shooting; Florida official tries to stop COVID vaccinations; Cliff Schecter joins the show; new Minnesota license plate options; winter events being cancelled and threatened; Dr. Joe Eastman discusses the latest disease trends; MSP on time.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt -January 4, 2023
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler. He makes frequent visits on the Matt McNeil Show to discuss the latest trends in COVID and more.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – January 4, 2024
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 – January 3, 2024
We’re back with our first live show of the year! On today’s show: – Matt talks about getting yelled at by grocery store workers at the self checkout line. – Aaron Rodgers makes baseless accusations that Jimmy Kimmel flew with Jeffrey Epstein. – Former Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores is accused of stealing others’ pictures…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/3/24)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about Trump’s campaign taking Nikki Haley as serious competition, how the abortion issue continues to trip up Republicans and more!
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Read MorePaul Metsa with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Paul Metsa is an acclaimed Minnesota musician and Iron Ranger who hosts the Wall of Power Radio Hour every Saturday at 6 PM on AM950. He is an expert on Bob Dylan and recently co-wrote a book called Blood In The Tracks about the Minneapolis-based musicians who backed Dylan on his iconic Blood on the…
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Read MoreAustin Durry with Matt – Holiday SHows 2023-24
Austin Durry is one half of brother/sister musical duo Durry based out of Burnsville.
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Read MoreJP Der Boghossian with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
JP Der Boghossian is the host of “This Queer Book Saved My Life” and the brand new “The Gaily SHow” every weekend on AM950.
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Read MoreAnita Gaul with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Anita Gaul is a former DFL elected candidate as well as part of the advisory board on Minnesota’s flag and seal redesign.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Dr. Joe Eastman is a disease modeling expert who regularly visits with Matt to discuss trends in diseases like COVID and more.
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Read MoreSMOKE ON THE WATERFRONT: THE NORTHERN WATERS SMOKEHAUS COOKBOOK
Northern Waters Smoekhaus in Duluth’s Canal Park had ownership drop by to discuss their new cookbook. Order a copy at https://northernwaterssmokehaus.com/mail-order/cookbook.
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Read MoreBill Corbett with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Bill Corbett is an alum of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and co-founder of spinoff project RiffTrax.
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Read MoreBrittlestar with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Brittlestar is the stage name of Stewart Reynolds, a Stratford, Ontario based comedian, writer, communications consultant, and online television show host. His campaign for KFC Canada was the world’s most watched branded video on Facebook in the summer of 2017.
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Read MoreDr. Robert Adams of the Penn Center with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Located on beautiful St. Helena Island, at the very heart of Gullah culture, surrounded by glimmering marshes, and nestled beneath the silvery moss-draped limbs of massive live oaks… is Penn Center. The campus of the former Penn School, one of the nation’s first schools for formerly enslaved people, is one of the most significant African…
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
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…
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Read MoreJack Rice with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Jack Rice is a noted defense lawyer based in the Twin Cities. If you need representation please visit jackricelaw.com.
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Read MorePaul Niland with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Paul Niland is with Lifeline Ukraine, providing services to Ukrainians affected by the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine.
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Read MoreRobert Pilot with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Robert Pilot is a member of Ho-Chunk Nation and host of Native Roots Radio every weeknight on AM950 at 5 PM.
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Read MoreTrace Beaulieu with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24
Trace Beaulieu is an alum of Mystery Science Theater 3000 as well as the spin-off project The Mads are Back featuring fellow MST3K alum Frank Conniff.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 29, 2023
Jeff Stein joins Matt for their traditional full-hour year-in-review and preview of the 2024 Iowa caucuses; Matt recaps the local news year in 2023; Michael Brodkorb joins the show to discuss the Vikings and some politics.
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Jeff Stein with Matt – December 29, 2023
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo, Iowa and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt for their traditional full-hour year-in-review and preview of the 2024 Iowa caucuses.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 21, 2023
Matt previews his upcoming holiday shows; Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy; Tennessee lawmaker’s wild comments about Russians and hotel rooms; the difficult family political conversations over the holidays; violent language and threats directed at Colorado officials; Anita Gaul joins to discuss the new flag; puppy thief murdered; Minnesota law stopped trying to block foreign campaign…
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Read MoreAnita Gaul with Matt – December 21, 2023
Anita Gaul is a university teacher and DFL political candidate who served on the flag and seal redesign commission and joins to discuss the final release of the flag and seal.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 20, 2023
On today’s show: – Work out etiquette for the New Year’s rush at gyms. – The Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s ballot. – Jeff Stein returns for his weekly Wednesday visit. – Cops using a lasso to catch a runaway goat in southern Minnesota. – Minnesota will likely see…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (12/20/23)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about Trump getting kicked off Colorado ballots, Trump’s speeches continue to mimic those of Hitler and other authoritarians and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 19, 2023
On today’s show: – A Trump appointed judge has halted the removal of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. – How the news media tries to portray Presidential elections as being close, even if they likely won’t be. – Why the New York Times poll showing Donald Trump leading Joe Biden among young voters…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (12/19/23)
Brett Johnson was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. They talk about the following Reformer stories: https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/12/14/minnesota-supreme-court-gets-us-closer-to-ending-the-travesty-of-minnesota-school-segregation/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/north-dakota-continues-to-mull-legal-challenge-over-minnesota-carbon-free-energy-law/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/12/19/commission-finalizes-new-minnesota-state-flag/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 18, 2023
On today’s show: – Actor Jonathan Majors (who was set to play a major role in future Marvel movies), was found guilty of assault and harassment. – Trump fans cheer the idea of a “one day dictator.” – Trump channels his favorite authoritarian leaders by quoting and praising the likes of Putin, Orban and even…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – December 18, 2023
Michael Brodkorb joins Matt for his weekly visit to talk about the Minnesota Vikings!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 15 2023
Israeli forces accidentally kill their own hostages; Rudy Giuliani will be held liable for nearly $150 million in damages against two Georgia poll workers; Trump’s hold on rural America; Matthew Perry’s autopsy report released; racist videos from Colorado students; Hennepin County Attorney issues; Paul Metsa joins the show to talk music and his big upcoming…
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Read MorePaul Metsa with Matt – December 15, 2023
Paul Metsa is a longtime musician and host of the Wall of Power Radio Hour on AM950 every Saturday at 6 PM. He will be performing his 25th anniversary concert with Sonny Earl at the Dakota Jazz Club on Wednesday, December 20. Tickets and information at https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/paul-metsa-sonny-earl/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 14, 2023
The disappearance of Hunter Biden’s laptop; Wisconsin’s university regents cave to conservatives; Wisconsin considers changes to book ban policies; Rick Smith joins Matt for a conversation; Texas men charged in attempted ATM theft; Minnesota Supreme Court makes ruling on segregation in schools; health and wellness of America.
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Read MoreRick Smith with Matt – December 14, 2023
Rick Smith’s new-look show still airs every weeknight on AM950 at 8 PM.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 13, 2023
On today’s show: – The unfortunate death of actor Andre Braugher, who starred in Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. – The SCOTUS accepts a Jan. 6 case that could affect Trump’s own legal cases. A look at how each justice might vote. – The SCOTUS also will hear another controversial case, this…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Anita Gaul (12/13/23)
Matt was joined in studio by former DFL State Senate candidate Anita Gaul. She is on a state commission that is redesigning Minnesota’s state flag and state seal. She updates us on how things are going and finalists being selected.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 12, 2023
Matt talks Twitter; Trump’s dinner guests; Jack Smith introduces further evidence against Trump; Brett comes into the studio, then Patrick Coolican has his Tuesday interview with Brett; Minneapolis Armory in trouble for wanting large cuts of band merch sales; personal responsibility in South Dakota.
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The Matt McNeil Show – December 11, 2023
Matt’s frustrations with how the postal service has been gutted; decency; Texas woman leaves state for abortion after the state government tries to stop court-permitted abortion; Supreme Court declines challenge to Washington’s conversion therapy ban and Clarence Thomas was not happy; Vikings in Vegas; Eveleth men arrested in heinous crimes; Marvin Haynes freed; Michael Brodkorb…
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The Matt McNeil Show – December 8, 2023
One of two remaining local typewriter repair shops closing; one year today since Matt’s accident; Texas abortion saga; Minnesota GOPers criticize the state’s free lunch costs; Matt recalls the time after the accident; MN GOP House member announces he will not seek re-election; extremists will try to oust MN GOP leadership on Saturday; why are…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 7, 2023
Matt is flummoxed by holidays in our modern times; Alabama police incident; last night’s GOP debate; most charitable cities according to GoFundMe; A Bar of Their Own comes to Minneapolis; Rep, Mary Franson says dumb things; St. Paul residents have medical debt forgiven.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 6, 2023
On today’s show: – We’re joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. – How a future Trump administration plans to arrest journalists. – Pro-Trump fake electors from Nevada are facing criminal charges. – How Republicans are attempting to suppress the vote of Generation Z. – New MN snow plow names! –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (12/6/23)
Matt was joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. They talk about Kevin McCarthy announcing his resignation, extremist US House speaker Mike Johnson standing up for Jan. 6 insurrectionists, yet another mass shooting (this time at UNLV) and more. Find Cliff’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@cschecter
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 5, 2023
Matt details his gratitude for the city of Chicago; Mike Johnson’s stunning comments about the January 6 footage he is working to release; Paul Gosar’s fear over the January 6 events detailed; New Hampshire Republicans push for 15-day abortion ban; Tommy Tuberville; mountain lion in Minneapolis; snow sculpture at Midtown Global Market; Patrick Coolican joins…
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The Matt McNeil Show – December 4, 2023
Matt welcomes our new WCPT audience; Pete Buttigieg calls out speaker Mike Johnson; Bemidji postal workers’ strike; life expectancy on the rebound; North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends his presidential campaign; State Auditor Julie Blaha joins the show; Elon Musk’s antics; metro area subsidizing outstate.
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