Best of Interviews
Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican 4/6/21
Brett Johnson speaks with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer about innovation by the US government and budget bills going through the DFL controlled state house.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jack Rice (4/5/21)
Matt is joined by Jack Rice to talk about today’s developments in the Derek Chauvin trial, including testimony from Minneapolis Police chief Medaria Arradondo.
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Read MoreSven Sundgaard with Matt – April 1 2021
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil (3/31/21)
Jeff Stein joins Matt to talk about legal strategies during the Derek Chauvin trial, 2 Capitol Police officers sue Trump for physical and emotional injuries from Jan. 6 insurrection, whether Trump could face a class action lawsuit regarding the Jan. 6 insurrection, Biden’s infrastructure plan and more.
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Read MoreKevin Featherly with Brett – March 29 2021
Frank Brown with Brett – March 29 2021
Jack Rice With Brett – March 29 2021
Cliff Schecter With Matt – March 26, 2021
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil (3/24/21)
Jeff Stein join’s the show to talk about legal problems of Trump supporters like Sidney Powell and Mike Lindell, the unfortunate return of mass shootings as the pandemic eases and a debate on gun safety measures.
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Read MoreAlan Collinge of Student Loan Justice
Jack Rice on the Matt McNeil Show (3/22/21)
Jack Rice joins Matt to talk about the Derek Chauvin trial, why the trial is unlikely to be delayed or moved, final jury selections, trial strategies from both the prosecution and defense, whether a plea agreement could still be reached and more.
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Read MoreLorlee Campos With Matt – March 19, 2021
Sven Sundgaard With Matt – March 18, 2021
Dan Dicker With Matt – March 18, 2021
Dermot Flanagan with Matt McNeil (3/17/21)
Dermot Flanagan joins Matt to talk about St. Patrick’s Day, the continuing lock down in Ireland, border issues in the UK amid Brexit and more.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt McNeil (3/17/21)
Jeff Stein joins Matt to talk Mitch McConnell’s threat about ditching the filibuster, yesterday’s mass shootings in the Atlanta area targeting Asian Americans, and more.
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Read MoreJonathon Rehlander and Kami Miller of MN DFL Senate District 41
Jack Rice on Matt McNeil’s Show (3/15/21)
Jack Rice joins Matt to talk about the Derek Chauvin trial, why Minneapolis’s settlement with George Floyd’s family was not a smart decision by the city, how the defense might be doing better than the prosecution on jury selection and more.
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Read MoreSven Sundgaard With Matt – March 11, 2021
Jack Rice With Matt – March 8 2021
Sven Sundgaard With Matt – March 4, 2021
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil (3/3/21)
Jeff Stein joins Matt to talk about March 4th being the next date right wing conspiracy theorists might try another capitol attack like event. Also predictions on how the Congressional votes will breakdown on the stimulus bill and the idiotic actions by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on eliminating all COVID restrictions.
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Read MoreBrad Friedman with Brett Johnson (2/26/21)
Brad Friedman stops by the Matt McNeil Show to talk with Brett Johnson about some of the big national news stories including voter restriction bills being proposed around the country and the recall effort of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter With Matt – February 23, 2021
Torey Van Oot – Twin Cities Reporter for Axios (2/22/21)
Ken Martin With Matt – February 19, 2021
Minneapolis City Counil Member Jeremy Schroeder (2/19/21)
Brett Johnson spoke with Minneapolis City Council Member Jeremy Schroeder (ward 11) about a proposed city charter amendment that would change police and law enforcement in Minneapolis. They discussed how the amendment would create a new city department of public safety and how oversight of law enforcement would change under the proposal.
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Read MoreSven Sundgaard With Matt – February 18, 2021
Cliff Schecter With Matt – February 18, 2021
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil (2/17/21)
Jeff Stein joins Matt and shares his thoughts on the Trump/Mitch McConnell dispute, could moderate Republicans break off and start their own party, and how Ross Perot tried to launch his own 3rd party in the 1990’s. Then Barry Hand of the Bdote Learning Center is on to talk about the importance of preserving Native…
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Read MoreJack Rice with Matt McNeil (2/15/21)
Jack Rice joins to talk about the Buffalo shooting last week and how the shooter was somehow legally able to get a gun despite all of his red flags. Also what actions could be taken against Trump after his 2nd impeachment acquittal.
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Read MoreDenise Specht of Education Minnesota (2/15/21)
Education Minnesota president Denise Specht talks about how teachers are working to educate students during the pandemic and what a return to in person learning could look like. They also touched on the proposed Page amendment and how to narrow the achievement gap.
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Read MoreSven Sundgaard, The Matt McNeil Show for Thursday, February 11th
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil (2/10/21)
Jeff Stein’s regular Wednesday visit as we talk about the impeachment trial and how the Jan. 6 attackers really were Trump’s mob.
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Read MoreDFL House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (2/5/21)
Brett Johnson is joined by DFL house majority leader Ryan Winkler (46A) as they talk about Winkler’s bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in Minnesota. They discuss what his bill would do and efforts being made to get Republican senators on board. They also talked about COVID economic relief packages being proposed at the legislature.
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Read MoreSven Sungaard – The Matt McNeil Show for Thursday, February 4th
Prof. David Rapp on the Psychology of Believing Disinformation
Brett Johnson recently spoke with Minnesota native and Northwestern University psychology professor David Rapp. They discussed a topic David has been studying for the past few years, the psychology of why people believe disinformation. It’s an especially important topic in the wake of the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter With Matt – February 2, 2021
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil (1/27/21)
Torey Van Oot – Twin Cities Reporter for Axios
Torey Van Oot, Twin Cities reporter for Axios joins us to talk about MN political news including Mike Lindell possibly running for governor, vaccine distribution and more!
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Read MoreSarah Jones – The Matt McNeil Show – January 22nd 2021
Cliff Schecter for The Matt McNeil Show for Wednesday, January 20th
Jeff Stein for The Matt McNeil Show for Wednesday, January 20th
Sven Sundgaard on the Matt McNeil Show – January 14th, 2021
Jeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show for Wednesday, January 13th
Trace Beaulieu With Matt – January 12, 2021
L. David Mech – Wolf Island 1/1/21
Tom Weber – Minneapolis: An Urban Biography 1/1/21
Mindy Greiling – Fix What You Can 12/29/20
Jane Carroll – Daybreak Woman 12/29/20
Jim Walsh – Fear And Loving In South Minneapolis 12/28/20
Pepe Willie – If You See Me 12/28/20
Loren “LR” Nelson – Tourney Time 12/24/20
Katelyn Regenscheid – Pints North 12/24/20
Lin Enger – American Gospel 12/22/20
William Green – Nellie Francis Fighting For Racial Justice 12/22/20
Jeff Stein With Matt – December 31, 2020
Torey Van Oot With Matt – December 18 2020
Jeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – December 16th 2020
Ghost Box Radio’s Greg Bakun with Matt – December 10, 2020
Catch Ghost Box Radio right here on AM 950 every Sunday afternoon at 4 PM – even if you’re a skeptic.
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Read MoreJack Rice with Matt – December 8, 2020
Adam Duinick With Matt – December 3, 2020
Jeff Stein – Matt McNeil Show – Wednesday, December 2nd
Jeff Stein – Matt McNeil Show – Wednesday, December 2nd
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Read MoreTerry John Zila With Matt – November 20, 2020
Julie Blaha With Matt – November 19, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt – November 18, 2020
Robert Baril With Matt – November 17 2020
Pat Kreitlow with Up North News
Pat Kreitlow with Up North News talks about the latest in Wisconsin political news including a state Supreme Court case that could strike down Wisconsin’s mask mandate, the lack of Republicans in the state doing anything about COVID, whether the state legislature could appoint their own Trump supporting electors to the electoral college and the…
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Read MoreDFL State Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent
We start today’s show with DFL state Senate minority leader Susan Kent talking about Senate Republicans not sharing information about a COVID outbreak within their caucus. What did Republicans know and when did they know it?
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Read MoreJeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – November 11th 2020
HW Brands With Matt – October 2020
Jeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – November 4th 2020
Secretary of State Steve Simon
We start today’s show with Secretary of State Steve Simon talking about how people can make sure their vote is counted (don’t vote by mail at this point). He also talks about rules regarding voter intimidation on election day.
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Read MoreJeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – October 28th 2020
Jeff joins Matt to talk about electoral politics and Trump’s oopsie in Nebraska!
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US Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia
Brett Johnson spoke with one of the big, emerging progressive leaders in Congress, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Illinois 4) about a variety of issues. They discussed the New York Times report of Trump’s family separation policy, how Amy Coney Barrett could impact DACA, and border closures since the pandemic began.
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Read MoreJeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – October 7th 2020
Matt speaks with Jeff Stein about the upcoming election, polling, and the president.
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Read MoreJack Rice with Matt McNeill October 1 2020
Jeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – September 30th 2020
Jeff and Matt discuss the presidential debate of September 29th, 2020.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter (Matt McNeil Show 9/28/20)
We start today’s show with Cliff Schecter talking about Brad Parscale, Trump’s taxes (or lack thereof), the SCOTUS, the Biden vs. Trump debate and more!
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Read MoreJeff Stein – The Matt McNeil Show – September 23rd 2020
James Roosevelt, Jr. on the NCPSSM Endorsing Joe Biden to Protect Social Security and Medicare
Brett Johnson spoke with James Roosevelt, Jr, the grandson of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and member of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM). They talked about the the NCPSSM for the first time in their 38 year history endorsed a presidential candidate (Joe Biden). They also drew parallels to what…
Read MoreMatt with Justice Paul Thissen – September 18th
Anayansi Diaz-Cortez on Trump Removing the Robert Mueller of Central America
Brett Johnson recently spoke with Anayansi Diaz-Cortez of the Daily Beast and Reveal News about a recent piece she worked on about corruption in Central America. She talks about how Donald Trump removed the ‘Robert Mueller’ of Central America — prosecutor Ivan Velasquez – and the impact of that decision on Guatemala, America’s economically struggling…
Read MoreMatt McNeil Jeff Stein Interview – September 16th 2020
Jeff Stein With Matt McNeil – September 9, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil – September 2, 2020
Peter Callaghan of MinnPost
Brett Johnson recently spoke with Peter Callaghan of MinnPost. They discussed how Republicans might be trying to prop up legalize cannabis party candidates for the state Senate to siphon votes away from DFLers. They also talked about what Governor Tim Walz could do to prevent Senate Republicans from removing more Walz appointed commissioners.
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Read MoreJohn Marty with Matt McNeil – August 31, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil – August 26, 2020
Betty Folliard with Matt McNeil – August 25 2020
Jackie Craig With Matt – August 18, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil – August 5, 2020
Cheryl Youakim with Matt McNeil – July 30, 2020
Jeff Stein with Matt McNeil – July 29, 2020
Rep. Ilhan Omar – July 28, 2020
Robert Pilot and Brett Johnson speak with Rep. Ilhan Omar about native American issues, campaign finance reform, COVID stimulus bills and her upcoming primary election.
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Read MoreDavid Schultz on 2016 vs. 2020 Elections
Brett Johnson spoke with Hamline University political science professor David Schultz. They discussed how the 2020 election cycle is different from 2016 and the constitutionality of sending federal law enforcement agents into local cities.
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Read MoreJohn Rosengren (Matt McNeil Show, July 27, 2020)
Paula Overby – DFL Candidate for US Senate
Brett Johnson spoke with Paula Overby, who is running for the DFL nomination for this year’s US Senate seat that is currently held by Tina Smith.
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