Best of Interviews
Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (7/14/21)
It’s Jeff Stein’s usual Wednesday visit. We talk about the popular new child tax credit that Democrats passed, Biden’s infrastructure plan, COVID cases spiking in red states like Missouri and Arkansas and more.
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Read MoreRachel Hopper With Matt – July 13, 2021
Matt McNeil with Dr. Jeffrey Butts (7/12/21)
Matt is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Butts of the Research & Evaluation Center at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. They discuss alternative community methods to policing and public safety and data showing how some of those alternatives methods have and have not worked.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (7/12/21)
Matt McNeil is joined by Cliff Schecter. They discuss the clown show from the weekend that was CPAC, COVID vaccine conspiracy theories, Republican gaslighting on the 1/6 insurrection and BLM and more.
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Read MoreSven Sundgaard With Matt – July 8, 2021
Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (7/7/21)
Jeff Stein joins to talk about prosecuting the domestic terrorists responsible for the Jan. 6 insurrection. US Rep. Mo Brooks blames Trump for his appearance at the Jan. 6 Capitol rally, saying he only spoke because the White House told him to. Why Republicans are trying to turn Jan. 6 insurrection terrorist Ashli Babbitt into…
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Read MoreSusan Kent With Matt – July 6, 2021
Michael Brodkorb With Matt – July 6, 2021
Sven Sundgaard with Matt – July 1, 2021
Robert Baril With Matt – July 1, 2021
Catch Robert at Acme Comedy Co. in Minneapolis tonight at 8, Friday, July 2nd at 7 and 9:30, and Saturday the 3rd at 7 and 9:30!
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – July 1, 2021
Patrick Coolican With Brett – June 25, 2021
Patrick Coolican makes a special Friday visit with the big news of Chauvin’s sentencing, as well as the ongoing special session and housing issues in the metro.
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Read MoreKaohly Her With Todd Mikkelson – June 24, 2021
House Majority Whip Kaohly Her offers another perspective on the ongoing special session.
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Read MoreMelisa Lopez Franzen With Todd Mikkelson – June 24, 2021
Todd and State Sen. Franzen discuss the ongoing special session.
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Read MoreRobert Baril With Matt – June 22, 2021
Catch Robert Baril at Acme Comedy Club June 30 through July 3!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Greg Bakun (6/21/21)
Matt is joined by Greg Bakun, host of GhostBox Radio (Sundays 4-5 PM on AM950), as they discuss the upcoming release from the Pentagon on UFOs. They talk about what the report is, why it’s being done and what could be in it.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Ricardo Lopez (6/21/21)
Matt is joined by Ricardo Lopez of the Minnesota Reformer. They discuss the last minute tricks and games Republicans are playing with budget bills during the last week of the special session.
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Read MoreHenriette Huldisch with Matt – June 18, 2021
Sven Sundgaard with Matt – June 17, 2021
John Marty with Matt – June 17, 2021
Matt McNeil with Colleen Moriarty of Hunger Solutions MN
Colleen Moriarty, executive director at Hunger Solutions Minnesota, joins Matt to talk about a proposal from MN Republicans that would eliminate SNAP recipients ability to use their benefits at Farmers Markets.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (6/16/21)
Matt is joined by our usual Wednesday guest, Jeff Stein, as they talk about the G7 meeting where Biden interacted with foreign leaders like Vladimir Putin, European trade, right-wing terrorism and more!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with DFL Sen. Minority Leader Susan Kent
DFL Senate minority leader Susan Kent (district 53) joins Matt to talk about the special session that convened today. They discuss what Governor Walz’s emergency powers actually entail, negotiating with Paul Gazelka (and the lack of cooperation he has with Democrats), making sure MN avoids an eviction cliff when the eviction moratorium ends, SNAP benefits,…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dana Ferguson of Forum News Service (6/14/21)
Dana Ferguson of the Forum News Service joins Matt to talk about the special session in MN. They discuss the extension of Governor Tim Walz’s emergency powers, which areas of the budget are still being negotiated, contentious policy issues like school vouchers and clean car standards and more.
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Read MoreJohn Crippen With Matt – June 11, 2021
Sven Sundgaard with Matt – June 10, 2021
Cliff Schecter With Matt – June 10, 2021
Matt McNeil with Jack Rice (6/9/21)
Jack Rice joins Matt and talks about a number of legal stories, including former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor appealing his 3rd degree murder charge to the state supreme court, the killing of Winston Smith in uptown and the spotlight on the US Marshals who shot him that weren’t wearing body cameras, and the owner…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (6/9/21)
Jeff Stein joins Matt to talk national politics, including how the $300 extra unemployment actually works in the economy, the minimum wage overall, and how Republicans will need to deal with the extremist elements in their party.
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Read MoreNekima Levy Armstrong With Matt – June 8, 2021
Matt McNeil with Rep. Jamie Becker Finn
Matt McNeil with Kevin Maijala
Sven Sundgaard with Matt – June 3, 2021
Ricardo Lopez With Matt – June 3, 2021
Sven Sundgaard with Matt – May 26, 2021
Carlos Mariani With Matt – May 26, 2021
Jeff Stein With Matt – May 26, 2021
Nekima Levy-Armstrong with Matt – May 25, 2021
Ron Latz with Matt – May 25, 2021
Paul Metsa with Matt McNeil Chatting About Bob Dylan
Catch Paul Metsa’s Wall of Power Radio Hour every Saturday night at 6 PM on AM950 – and check out all the amazing guests on his past shows here on AM950Radio.com too!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil Speaks with Sven Sundgaard (5/20/21)
Matt speaks with meteorologist Sven Sundgaard of Bring Me the News. They discuss some warm temps Antarctica is experiencing right now, last night’s sever weather and tornadoes around the metro area, the conditions that led to those storms, the torrential rain Louisiana is receiving and more!
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Read MoreMatt Speaks with Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent
DFL Senate minority leader Susan Kent joins to talk about the tentative budget agreement, dispersing federal COVID funds, clean car emission rules, school funding and more!
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Read MoreRep. Melissa Hortman with Matt – May 19, 2021
Cliff Schecter with Matt – May 19, 2021
State Sen. Steve Cwodzinski (5/14/21)
Brett Johnson speaks with state Sen. Steve Cwodzinski (district 48) about the end of the legislative session. They discuss increasing funding for education, summer school, and Cwodzinski’s take on the Liz Cheney situation being a former government teacher.
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Read MoreSven Sundgaard with Matt – May 13, 2021
Matt McNeil Interviews Jeff Stein (5/12/21)
Jeff Stein joins to talk national politics, including the removal of Liz Cheney from her house GOP leadership role and where the Republican party goes next now that they’ve sworn complete loyalty to Donald Trump.
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Read MoreDFL House Majority Whip Kaohly Her
Brett Johnson speaks with DFL House Majority Whip Kaohly Her. They discuss what could happen towards the end of the legislative session, including affordable housing, taxes, police reform and more.
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Read MoreJack Rice With Matt – May 11, 2021
Sven Sundgaard with Matt – May 6, 2021
Todd Mikkelson With Erin Murphy – May 5, 2021
Todd Mikkelson With Susan Kent – April 30, 2021
Todd Mikkelson With Kelly Morrison – April 30 2021
Matt McNeil with Sven Sundgaard (4/29/21)
Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard of Bring Me the News joins to talk about how young owls grow up (and sometimes fall from trees), loons in Wisconsin falling out of the sky because their wings were freezing, when we can expect a consistent warm up in Minnesota and more!
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – April 28, 2021
Corinna Turbes with Matt – April 26, 2021
Sven Sundgaard with Matt – April 22 2021
Santita Jackson with Matt – April 22, 2021
Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter 4/21/21
Cliff Schecter joins to talk about the Derek Chauvin verdict, a tragic police shooting of a black teenage girl in Columbus, OH, and conservative media trying to blame her for the shooting.
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Read MoreJack Rice With Matt – April 20, 2021
Jack Rice With Matt – April 16, 2021
Sven Sundgaard with Matt – April 15, 2021
Cliff Schecter With Matt – April 15, 2021
Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein 4/14/21
Matt is joined by Jeff Stein as we talk about Republicans saying BLM tried to storm the Iowa capitol (BLM did not), the Matt Gaetz situation is getting more serious and Republicans are still shying away from commenting, and DC statehood advancing through Congress.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson Speaks with Ryan Winkler (4/9/21)
Brett Johnson interviews DFL house majority leader Ryan Winkler about tax fairness, education and more.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Brandy Schillace (4/9/21)
Matt speaks with author Brandy Schillace about her new book, Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher: A Monkey’s Head, the Pope’s Neuroscientist, and the Quest to Transplant the Soul.
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Read MoreSven Sundgaard with Matt – April 8, 2021
Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein 4/7/21
Matt is joined by Jeff Stein as they discuss Trump using shadowy tactics to collect donations from his supporters, Mike Pence’s future, Mitch McConnell criticizes businesses for calling out restrictive voting laws (then reverses when realizing he needs their campaign money). And more!
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Read MoreBrett 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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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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