Cliff Schecter with Matt – October 9, 2023

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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Matt McNeil with Derek DeLille of NACDI and MVAT (10/6/23)

Matt was joined by Derek DeLille of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) and Make Voting a Tradition (MVAT). They talk about Indigenous Voter Registration Day this Monday from noon-3 at 1845 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis.

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Matt McNeil with Mikki Morrissette of MN Women’s Press (10/5/23)

Matt was joined by Mikki Morrissette of the Minnesota Women’s Press. They talk about the work of Minnesota Women’s Press amplifying women’s issues and how you can help sustain this great organization that needs your help! Go to WomensPess.com to find out how and learn more!

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/3/23)

Brett Johnson had his weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (MinnesotaReformer.com). They chatted about the Let Them Play MN non profit having their status revoked by the IRS and preview Patrick’s upcoming column.

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Paul Metsa and Rick Shefchik with Matt – September 22, 2023

When Bob Dylan recorded Blood on the Tracks in New York in September 1974, it was a great album. But it was not the album now ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the ten best of all time. “When something’s not right, it’s wrong,” as Dylan puts it in “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (9/20/23)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about special elections around the country having major swings towards Democrats, how Republicans are struggling with messaging on abortion, Merrick Garland testifying in the House and Kevin McCarthy having a very bad week!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 12, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt’s visit to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. – Examples of rural elected officials (and even average citizens) not being held accountable when caught committing crimes. – A reminder: Moderate Republicans do not exist anymore!! – House Republicans begin their ridiculous impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden. – COVID modeling expert Dr.…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/12/23)

Brett Johnson had his weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (MinnesotaReformer.com). They chatted about Mike Lindell’s out of control behavior during his deposition, profits for big ag operations and more.

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Alan Miller with Matt – September 5, 2023

Award-winning writer and media personality Alan Miller, with a background in law, has taught in colleges, universities, and law schools, served in government, and has been published nationally and internationally. He resides in Minnesota with his wife Sharon and Springer/rescue Katie.

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Matt McNeil with Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine (8/31/23)

Matt was joined by Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine. Paul is currently in Kyiv and he updates us on the status of the war more than 1 year after it began. Lifeline Ukraine is a national, professional, suicide prevention and mental health support hotline, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Philip Anthony of the Downright Upright Show

Matt was joined by Philip Anthony, host of the Downright Upright show. They talk about how Philip’s show amplifies the voices of the LGBTQ community, current events and how Republicans continue targeting groups like the LGBTQ community. Listen to Philip’s podcast at: https://www.am950radio.com/category/podcasts/phil/ or on your favorite podcast apps!

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – August 28, 2023

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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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/23/23)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about the “plane crash” of Yevgeny Prigozhin, secret service members corresponding with the Oath Keepers, weak defenses from Trump’s co-defendants, previewing tonight’s Republican Presidential debate and more.

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Ross Stadheim from MJSB Employment Justice – August 17, 2023

Tenacious. Resolute. Results-oriented. Ross Stadheim brings these qualities and more to each and every case. Early on in law school, Ross discovered his true passion — the plaintiff side of employment law. Embracing a chance to make a meaningful difference, he never looked back. Through 2022, Ross has garnered over $30 million in settlements and…

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Jack Rice with Matt – August 15, 2023

Jack is a nationally recognized and award winning criminal defense lawyer, awarded Minnesota Super Lawyer for 2023, Among the Best Lawyers of 2022, winner of the Minnesota Attorney of the Year Award for 2021 and founder of Jack Rice Defense. He was awarded the Professional Excellence Award from the MSBA for 2020, and is an…

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Matt McNeil with Author Michael Schumacher

Matt McNeil was recently joined by author Michael Schumacher, who has written five previous books on Great Lakes shipwrecks. They discuss his interest in shipwrecks and his newest book, “Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota’s North Shore and Isle Royale.”

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Brian Fullman with Matt – August 11, 2023

Brian Fullman LEAD ORGANIZER Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative ISAIAH is a multi-racial, state-wide, nonpartisan coalition of faith communities, Black barbershops, childcare centers, and other community based constituencies fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota.

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Matt McNeil Interviews Matt Robison (8/10/23)

Matt McNeil was joined by former congressional staffer/campaign manager; Beyond Politics podcast and WKXL radio host Matt Robison. They talk about his recent Newsweek column, “No, These Indictments Don’t Strengthen Trump. That’s Just Media Nonsense.”

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Health Care For All Minnesota – July 28, 2023

Health Care for All Minnesota (HCA-MN) is dedicated to promoting comprehensive, affordable, high-quality health care for every Minnesotan through advocacy, education, and community organizing. The organization was founded in 2004 under the name Minnesota Universal Health Care Coalition and was renamed as Health Care for All Minnesota (HCA-MN) in 2012. We believe health care is…

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – July 24, 2023

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky is a podcast that I am hosting with Becky Scherr. Originally called The Brodkorb Report, The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky provides a unique insight into politics, policies, and news of the day by injecting humor, personal stories, and blunt analysis of the political environment – all with a…

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Susie Kaufman with Matt – July 21, 2023

After 13 years working as a teacher and administrator at middle and high schools in New York City, Susie moved to Minneapolis with her family and became more focused on community organization and activism. As a leader in the Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Susie helped organize volunteers to…

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (7/20/23)

Matt is joined by our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. They talk about the 4th of July holiday over the past few years has been a COVID pivot point, new variants that could be on the way, when to get your booster shot and some thoughts on climate change.

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Max Wojtanowicz with Matt – July 18, 2023

Max grew up on a potato farm in the small prairie town of Rice, Minnesota. Some of his first theater adventures took place in his best friend’s basement, where he played Captain Hook and ran the fly rail. A couple years later he played a lost boy in a real theater, and he was never…

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Bill Corbett with Matt – July 17, 2023

Bill Corbett is a former writer for MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and also a performer on the show, providing the voice of the robot Crow (v.2.0) and playing various other strange characters — including the all-powerful but clueless alien The Observer (a.k.a. “Brain Guy”).

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A sitdown with Sec. of State Steve Simon to learn about recent changes in MN election law

Katey DeCelle with Frogtown Community Radio and Laura Hedlund with AM950 Radio host this special sitdown with MN Secretary of State Steve Simon sponsored by Let People Vote Twin Cities Chapter.

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (7/12/23)

Matt was joined by our usual Wednesday national political expert guest Jeff Stein. We start off comparing crazy State Fair foods between Minnesota and Iowa, Republicans souring on Tommy Tuberville”s stunts, Farmers Insurance pulls out of offering home insurance in Florida and more!

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Terry John Zila with Matt – July 11, 2023

Terry John Zila has been experimenting in the kitchen his entire life. Twenty years in the restaurant industry has exposed him to a wide variety of cooking styles. In his private dining and corporate events and in-home cooking classes, he uses that culinary knowledge to create unique events. Whatever cuisine you might like, be it…

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Tanisha Fazal with Matt – July 10, 2023

Tanisha Fazal is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. Hey research and teaching focus on sovereignty, international law, medical care in conflict zones, and armed conflict. From 2021–2023, she is also an Andrew Carnegie Fellow.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – July 6, 2023

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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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (7/5/23)

Matt was joined by our usual Wednesday national political expert guest Jeff Stein. We start in the non political realm talking about Jeff’s favorite arena football team, the Waterloo Woo. Then politically, why Trump might not be as far ahead in the GOP primary as what’s thought, SCOTUS rulings and more.

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Todd Mikkelson with MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman

Todd Mikkelson was joined by Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman as they talked about the many DFL accomplishments of the last session, working with a DFL controlled State Senate and national attention the session has received

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Mike Lester with Todd Mikkelson – June 23, 2023

Mike Lester is a standup comedian and actor originally from Minneapolis, MN. He was voted one of Minnesota’s City Pages Artists of the Year in 2016. Mike ran a popular online sketch series with his group Lestaril, which showcased his dark wit and unique brand of humor. In 2017, he appeared in two online ads…

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Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice – May 31, 2023

Early on in law school, Ross discovered his true passion — the plaintiff side of employment law. Embracing a chance to make a meaningful difference, he never looked back. Through 2022, Ross has garnered over $30 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients over the past 11 years. From 2014 through 2021, he has…

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Mary Logue with Matt – May 22, 2023

MARY LOGUE is the author of the acclaimed Claire Watkins mystery series, including most recently Bone Harvest. An award-winning poet, she lives with writer Pete Hautman in the Wisconsin bluff country, the setting for the Watkins novels. Visit the author’s website at www.petehautman.com/marylogue.html.

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