The Matt McNeil Show – April 20, 2018

Matt has more drama with people at the YMCA being grumpy. Are some people who are rich addicted to getting even more money. Also why conservatives pundits are misinterpreting the Comey memos. And do Republican voter always think the grass is greener on one side (Republicans) than the other (Democrats).

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2018

The warm up is finally happening! Also Matt offers his campaign managerial services to the late campaign of governor candidate Keith Downey. Then Jeff Stein joins the show to talk about national issues including Hannity, North Korea, and Barbara Bush.

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Bryan Stevenson On Saving 100+ Inmates From Death Row & Ellie On “The Identity Game”

Block A: Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer and contemporary idealist whose advocacy has saved 100+ from death row and who’s the architect of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama; Block B: Ellie’s audience-participatory “Identity Game” where people want to be known for being “compassionate.”

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Caipirinha With Guest Tony Swierczek

Guest Tony Swierczek discusses warm places as Minnesotans languish under the seemingly endless winter. Discussions of European “Hill Walking” in the Alps together with tales of falling tarantulas in Ecuador make for an off-beat and lively conversation. Tools Low ball glass cocktail shaker Muddler Ingredients 2 oz Cachaça 1/2 oz simple syrup Half of a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 13, 2018

Winter is coming (yet again)! Matt shares more thoughts on the millionaire who took food stamps and if there’s more of story behind what this guy did. And evangelical Christians will never abandon Trump under any circumstances.

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Christopher “Tripp” Zanetis & Ellie’s Experience Speaking In Greater MN/Rural Midwest

Block A: Christopher “Tripp” Zanetis, who could have been our “first gay President” and the best that America had to offer; Block B: Ellie’s experience of speaking/training in “the bubble” of the Twin Cities compared to the greater Midwest re: being a transgender person.

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Food Freedom Radio – April 7, 2018

Joined by Michael Chaney founder of Project Sweetie Pie. Dr. Mary Rogers director of the Rogers Organic Horticulture Lab at the University of Minnesota. Lucas Zeidner director of NoMi Roots. and Patsy Parker join the program. Check out the Urban Food Systems Symposium at The Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis, MN, Aug 8-11 2018.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 6, 2018

Matt discusses the all the failures of the previous Tim Pawlenty administration. Also Minnetonka City Council candidate Keith Waxelman on his upcoming special election. And Matt simulates what an Erik Paulsen town hall would be like.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 4, 2018

Molly Beck joins Matt to talk about yesterday’s Liberal victories in Wisconsin. Scott Walker has a twitter meltdown. Matt talks how Democrats are so hated by Republicans there is no need to to try and convert voters by pretending to be Republicans.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 3, 2018

Matt speaks with MinnPost reporter Brianna Bierschbach about the latest at the legislature including gun safety bills and sexual harassment training. Also the My Pillow guy is a big Trump supporter and why are sports and activities so expensive for kids. And Molly Beck of the Wisconsin State Journal fills us in on the WI…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 2, 2018

On today’s show: Where’s your global warming now Matt??!! Yes conservatives are trying to make that argument that April snow means there’s no global warming. Then Matt mocks conservative outrage at Obama’s tan suit who are now silent on all of Trump’s controversies. Also Kurt Daudt and the GOP house still are clueless on sexual…

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Marsha P Johnson & the Stonewall Riots (4/2/18)

Block A: Marsha P. Johnson, a founder of the modern transgender human movement and a participant in the Stonewall Riots; Block B: Living as a transgender person in the Trump/Pence America and believing in the other, far larger more welcoming and accepting America.

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Double Vision With Guest Colleen Kleve (4/1/18)

Guest Colleen Kleve, interior designer and principal at design practice Double Vision, discusses the nuances of blending interior styles for maximum impact. Jourdan Morris creates an ultra-potent cocktail combination that does justice to the firm’s name. Tools Mixing glass Cocktail shaker Muddled Strainer Collins glass Ingredients 2 oz prairie cucumber vodka 3/4 oz lemon juice…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 28, 2018

Matt speaks with House DFL leader Melissa Hortman about sexual harassment policies at the capitol and the lack of legislation being publicly debated in the legislature. Then Jeff Stein on Trump’s tariffs being especially bad for the midwest and ag industry.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 27, 2018

Yesterday Matt received a membership in his name to the NRA. Today Matt talks about plans with the membership. Suspicious behavior from Mary Franzon. Is she leaving facebook comments as a setup? Eric Paulson doesn’t understand the definition of town-hall. We listen to a voicemail of his new telephone town-hall.

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Viola Desmond – Canada’s Rosa Parks & Recruiting Women To Mentor Young Girls (3/26/18)

Block A: Viola Desmond, “Canada’s Rosa Parks”; Block B: Ellie as an advocate for women and on the value to mentoring to girls and young women via Big Sisters.

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Grandma’s Shoes With Guest Karl Peltier (3/25/18)

Guest Karl Peltier, Commercial Design Lead for habitation Furnishing + Design discusses Habitation’s model staging program, called “Habitats” in addition to trends in the industry. Karl’s consistently solid judgment and level-headedness inspires his nickname, “Grandma” leading mixologist Jourdan Morris to craft a conservative but potent cocktail creation. Tools… Cocktail shaker Strainer Martini glass Recipe… 2oz…

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Sashay With Guest Michelle Havens (3/18/18)

Guest Michelle Havens, visual merchandising consultant in the furnishings industry discusses fundamental differences between retail merchandising and residential interior design. Mixologist Jourdan Morris creates the “Sashay” cocktail fulfilling Michelle’s wish to drink a cocktail that evokes the perfumes favored by “little old ladies”. “Sashay” Tools… Wine glass Bar spoon Recipe… 2 oz aquavit 3 oz…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 14, 2018

A new cell phone identity theft scheme is making the rounds in the Twin Cities. And Republicans don’t like free speech and the school walk outs today. Then Jeff Stein talks national politics with Matt including the PA-18 special election and the Rex Tillerson firing.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 12, 2018

On today’s show: Thanks to everyone for attending this year’s Blue State Ball! Also Cliff Schecter joins to talk about Trump’s murderer’s row of imbeciles (aka his cabinet) and how much trouble national Republicans are in, especially in Tuesday’s special election in Pennsylvania.

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Diosphere With Guest Drew Beson (3/11/18)

Guest Drew Beson, contemporary artist specializing in the use of acrylics, discusses inspiration, the creative process, and the existence of the color blue. Tools… Cocktail Shaker Strainer Low ball glass Recipe… 2 oz rye whiskey 1 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup 1 oz aquafaba or egg white 1 tsp powdered sugar 1/2 oz…

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