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The Matt McNeil Show – May 31 2023
Rep. Mary Franson opens her mouth again; plea deal reached in death of Bloomington youth coach; Jeff Stein joins Matt for their Wednesday conversation; incident at Valleyfair; news roundup; Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice joins Matt.
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Read MoreRoss 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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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – May 31 2023
Catch Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report every Wednesday with Matt at 3:35. If you missed Jeff’s live interview with Matt this week, you can hear encore replays on AM950 at 6 AM and 12 PM Sundays!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 30, 2023
Welcome back listeners; White America’s continued failed promises to Native Americans; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; Minnesota signs recreational marijuana into law.
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The Matt McNeil Show – May 25, 2023
On today’s show: – Previewing Memorial Day Weekend – Reflecting on the death of George Floyd from 2020. – We’re joined by David Mura, who wrote the book “The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives.” Order at NextChapterBookSellers.com – Responding to a right wing Star Tribune editorial saying they want to…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with David Mura (5/25/23)
Matt was joined by David Mura, who wrote the book “The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives.” Order at NextChapterBookSellers.com
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 24, 2023
Tina Turner dies at 83; Minneapolis and St. Paul each have top-5 park systems; the departure of GOP activist Howard Root; more DFL session victories; Jeff Stein makes his weekly Wednesday visit; woman indicted on money laundering; racism issues at a local Culver’s; Columbia Heights city councillor called on to resign over racist incidents; Duluth…
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – May 24, 2023
Catch Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report every Wednesday with Matt at 3:35. If you missed Jeff’s live interview with Matt this week, catch encore replays on AM950 at 6 AM and 12 PM Sundays!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 23, 2023
Victory Tuesday for the Minnesota DFL; nursing bill ultimately gutted; Brett Johnson has his Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican; Kari Lake’s last court challenge denied.
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The Matt McNeil Show – May 22, 2023
Weekend recap; the DFL flourishes with accomplishments at the end of session; author Mary Logue joins Matt.
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Read MoreMary 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 19, 2023
The Republican parallel universe; talking about the newly passed bills by the state legislature; Babbitt, MN shooting; Dean Phillips trying too hard to throw the Republicans a life preserver; DC police officer arrested for aiding Proud Boys; Nasri Warsame permanently banned from receiving DFL endorsements.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 18, 2023
On today’s show: – Who kidnaps a dog and holds it for ransom? – Minnesota right wingers find another reason to boycott Target. This time gay books!! – Republicans meltdown over the DFL passing bills on the environment, Social Security taxes, child tax credits and more. – Matt is joined by comedian Uncle Larry. –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Comedian Larry Reeb a.k.a. Uncle Lar’
Matt McNeil was joined by Chicago commedian Larry Reeb a.k.a. Uncle Lar’ who will be at Laugh Camp in St. Paul Friday and Saturday.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 17, 2023
On today’s show: – A man was indicted in the theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland from a MN museum. – Right wingers are boycotting Target for…reasons. – Jeff Stein joins for his usual Wednesday visit. – Food eating challenges at restaurants around Minnesota. – The importance of reading with…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/17/23)
Jeff Stein joins Matt for his usual Wednesday visit. This week they cover the debt ceiling, surprising special elections around the country and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 16, 2023
Why people are not voting for Republicans and why they’re fleeing Christianity; the free music lineup at the State Fair is released; Brett Johnson is joined by Patrick Coolican; marijuana appears headed for legalization after House and Senate teach compromise agreement; the continuing fallout from the Ward 10 debacle; MPD officer (lightly) disciplined 11 years…
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The Matt McNeil Show – May 15, 2023
Virginia representative’s office attacked by someone with a baseball bat; fight at Minneapolis DFL convention; Minneapolis is alive much to Republicans’ chagrin; Crime Watch Minneapolis; news roundup; Ron Latz takes down ignorant GOP state senator; Mayo Clinic excepted in latest version of proposed nurse staffing policy they objected to; Ron DeSantis “education” policy.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2023
On today’s show: – Lake Chipotle will be no more! – Remaining parking lot snow mountains around the Twin Cities. – Comparing murder rates of Minneapolis vs. other areas of the state. – A teenager has been arrested in the shooting of Michael Brasel. – Who cheats in a fishing competition? – Hypocritical Republicans whine…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (5/12/23)
Matt was joined by our COVID-19 modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. They talked about the federal government ending the COVID emergency and the implications of doing that.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 11, 2023
Egg sandwich controversy; Trump “town hall” debacle; AOC slams down Tom Bakk at a BWCA protection hearing; crime update; Matt calls out KSTP for their polling presentation.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 10, 2023
On today’s show: – How concert ticket prices have spiked to ridiculous levels in recent years. – Jeff Stein joins for his usual Wednesday visit. – Canine influenza continues spreading in the Twin Cities area. – Police accountability – The lack of police accountability in the beating of Jaleel Stallings.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/10/23)
Jeff Stein joins Matt for his usual Wednesday visit. This week it’s all about crime! As in Republicans breaking the law with Donald Trump, George Santos and more!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 9, 2023
Donald Trump found liable in E. Jean Carroll case; man who killed Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy had long criminal history; Stallings officers unlikely to face significant punishment; Mike Lindell found liable for election fraud claims; Patrick Coolican joins Brett.
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The Matt McNeil Show – May 8, 2023
Visitor accidentally damages priceless art at Mia; Texas mass shooting over the weekend; Becky Rom of Save The Boundary Waters joins Matt to discuss a possibly major move toward permanent BWCA protection; bear euthanized in North Minneapolis; paid leave debate ongoing in Minnesota Senate; wrapping up the show.
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Read MoreBecky Rom with Matt – May 8, 2023
Becky Rom, an Ely resident, is the national chair of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2023
On today’s show: – Matt visits with fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter – Trump’s deposition in the E Jean Carroll case does not go well today. – Cinco de Mayo celebrations around the Twin Cities. – Republicans constantly accuse Democrats of “jamming these bills down our throats.” – Summer events returning to Minneapolis and St.…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (5/5/23)
Matt visits with fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter. They talk about baseball, more bribes to Clarence Thomas, extremist Republicans and more!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 4, 2023
On today’s show: – Bring Me the News reports a hunter mistakes a fellow hunter for a turkey and shoots him. – New contests at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. – How right wingers are becoming more frustrated, unhinged and dangerous with their rhetoric. – A look at Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s State of the…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Rick Smith (5/4/23)
Matt was joined by Rick Smith, host of the Rick Smith show (weeknights 8-10 PM). Matt and Rick talk about the writer’s strike, automation and AI taking working class jobs, paid family leave and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 3, 2023
Minnesota comes in #5 in best states to live report; Tartan student who fought against forever chemicals dies of cancer; Otsego man will face no jail time for fatal ATV crash; Jeff Stein joins Matt for their Wednesday visit; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees released including Willie Nelson and Kate Bush; MN Republicans…
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – May 3, 2023
Catch Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report every Wednesday with Matt at 3:35. If you missed Jeff’s live interview with Matt this week, catch encore replays on AM950 at 6 AM and 12 PM Sundays!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – May 2, 2023
Gordon Lightfoot dies; the mentality of Minnesota Republicans; seven bodies found on Oklahoma property; Edina high school carjackers no longer enrolled; State Fair Grandstand lineup complete; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Glenn Gruenhagen strikes again.
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The Matt McNeil Show – May 1, 2023
Weekend recap; Minnesota state senator caught in awkward moment on Zoom; Minnesota attracting national attention for progressive policies; Wisconsin teacher reinstated following racist comments; Minnesota Wild grievances; youth sports issues; Laura Osnes; mosque arsonist arrested.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 28, 2023
On today’s show: – Bears in Maple Grove! – A US Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions. – The MN State Senate debates legalizing recreational marijuana. – Unsealed documents show that T Denny Sanford, founder of First Premier Bank, was being investigated for child pornography. – Matt was joined by actor…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Victoria Sung
Matt was joined by Victoria Sung, who was associate curator of visual arts at the Walker Art Center between 2015 and 2023. They talk about Pacita Abad’s exhibition at the Walker now through September 3. More at: https://walkerart.org/calendar/2023/pacita-abad
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Daniel Petzold (4/28/23)
Matt was joined by actor Daniel Petzold, who plays Horatio in Hamlet, playing now through May 21 at the Guthrie. Tickets and more: https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/2022-2023-season/Hamlet/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 27, 2023
On today’s show: – We’re joined by Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine – Canine flu spreading in Minnesota. – Don’t commit crime in Edina! – GOP state rep. Pam Altendorf is upset that DFLers are passing bills because they have a majority. – Minnesota Republicans misrepresent a Leigh Finke bill to say she’s pro-pedophilia. –…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Rachel McGarry of the MIA (4/27/23)
Matt was joined by Rachel McGarry of the Minneapolis Institute for the Arts. They talk about Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes being on loan to the MIA through August 20. More at New.ArtsMIA.org.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine
Matt was joined by Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine. Paul is currently in Kyiv. Lifeline Ukraine is a national, professional, suicide prevention and mental health support hotline, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more at https://lifelineukraine.com/en
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 26, 2023
Downtown Minneapolis pushing forward; Kim Potter released from prison early this week; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; wedding season is coming soon; congressional budget negotiations continue; Montana Republicans permanently censure transgender member; Republicans just do not care about you; Illinois man murdered in yard work dispute.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – April 26, 2023
Catch Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report every Wednesday with Matt at 3:35. If you missed Jeff’s live interview with Matt this week, catch encore replays on AM950 at 6 AM and 12 PM Sundays!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 25, 2023
Minnesota’s recreational pot bill passes the House; Joe Biden announces re-election bid; hog plant closing in southern Minnesota; the sell job by Republicans on rural agriculture; the Strib’s new editorial cartoonist strikes again; Target Field food; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; nitrate pollution in southeastern Minnesota waters reaching a high level; national…
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The Matt McNeil Show – April 24, 2023
Cliff Schecter joins the show to discuss today’s surprising Tucker Carlson exit from FOX News; Don Lemon also fired by CNN; Aaron Rodgers finally traded to the Jets; Glenn Gruenhagen comes for Matt, and Matt responds; Matt’s tale of two weekends; the offensive Star Tribune cartoon released over the weekend; Minneapolis firefighter who attempted to…
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – April 24, 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 21, 2023
Rural crime roundup; Glenn Gruenhagen’s inappopriate email; Secretary of State Steve Simon joins the show; Minnesota bans conversion therapy for minors and protects reproductive access; the MN “secession” guys are at it again.
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Read MoreSec. Steve Simon with Matt – April 21, 2023
Steve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota’s chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 20, 2023
On today’s show: – Elon Musk’s big new rocket explodes on a test flight. – Mike Lindell is ordered to pay $5 million to a Trump voter who proved his election conspiracy theories were wrong. – Republicans are angry at Tim Walz’s state of the state address. – GOP MN State Senator Nathan Wesenberg ranted…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Robert Baril
Matt is joined by stand-up comedian Robert Baril. See Robert at the Comedy Corner in Minneapolis Friday and Saturday.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 19, 2023
On today’s show: – Gym etiquette. – The Racket MN story on a U of M reporter who explores BORG, the latest binge-drinking craze. – RFK Jr. hits 14% in a poll against Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination. Is he being overhyped by some national media outlets? – It’s our usual Wednesday visit with…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/19/23)
It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about RFK Jr. challenging Biden for the Democratic nomination, the settlement between Fox News and Dominion, Republican primary news and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2023
Social media fun; pro-Trump influencer under fire for asking minors for graphic pictures; Dominion and FOX News reach a settlement; Republican education plans failing; Oklahoma county officials accused of secretly plotting to kill journalists and other enemies; Patrick Coolican visits with Brett; debt ceiling showdown.
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The Matt McNeil Show – April 17, 2023
Weekend recap; following up on The Price Is Right winner’s Mall of America trip; MinnPost reporter Peter Callaghan’s dust up with the Minnesota House DFL; fan favorite Cliff Schecter stops by; the pandemic of gun violence continues.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – April 17, 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 14, 2023
Ode to Kwik Trip; Price is Right winner gets 6 day trip to the Mall of America; Republicans with buttons that seem to describe themselves more than DFLers; the continuing fallout from the Discord document leaks; Nicholas Firkus sentenced to life in prison; Deloris Pringle of the Penn Center in South Carolina joins the show;…
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Read MoreDeloris Pringle with Matt – April 14, 2023
Deloris P. Pringle is Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The mission of Penn Center is to promote and preserve Penn’s true history and culture through its commitment to education, community development and social justice.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 13, 2023
Man arrested in secret documents leak; San Francisco tech executive arrested in CashApp founder’s murder; continuing discussion of Matt’s trip to the South; North Dakota; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; mosques allowed expanded call to prayer in Minneapolis; more issues with the failed Black expo in Minneapolis; state Republicans target DFL efforts to lower…
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The Matt McNeil Show – April 12, 2023
Savannah, Georgia; the degradation of Twin Cities public transit; local inflation rates decrease; greedy corporations; sports roundup; proposed tax increases and myth of mass departures; Wisconsin proposes guns for teachers; NPR leaves Twitter; Michael Brodkorb joins the show.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – April 12, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – April 11, 2023
Matt’s back! On today’s show: – Recapping Matt’s trip to South Carolina and observations about the rural south. – Red states have been controlled by Republicans for decades. Have they delivered any results for citizens? Some shocking stats will answer that question. – Brett Johnson joined by Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer. – Thoughts…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Max Nesterak (4/11/23)
Brett Johnson was joined by Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer. They talked about how the abortion pill ruling could impact Minnesota, a look at the last few weeks of the legislature and efforts by a DFL rep. to stop cities and counties from raising sales taxes.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 10, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Todd speaks with Raina Meyer, legislative assistant and former campaign manager for Minnesota State Senator Kelly Morrison. – How Trump might be impacted by RICO, or Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations. – Netanyahu’s poll numbers tumble in Israel. – How Trump is like a…
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Read MoreTodd Mikkelson with Raina Meyer (4/10/23)
Raina Meyer was the campaign manager and is currently a legislative assistant for Minnesota State Senator Kelly Morrison.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 7, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Shedding new light on the 3 Tennessee legislative democrats who were expelled by Republicans for protesting gun violence. – Why Republicans continuing to struggle with young voters. – Republicans continue to launch silly Congressional investigations, including the weaponization of the federal government and the…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 6, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – State Sen. Kelly Morrison joins to to talk about legislative news. – Clarence Thomas gets kickbacks from conservative donors. – Red states and counties leeching off blue states and counties. – Your calls on increasing diversity in the Twin Cities. – Greg Bakun, host…
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Read MoreTodd Mikkelson with Greg Bakun (4/6/23)
Todd Mikkelson is joined by Greg Bakun, host of GhostBox Radio (Sundays 4-5 PM), who talks about his special this Saturday from 8-10 PM, GhostBox Radio After Dark.
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Read MoreTodd Mikkelson with State Sen. Kelly Morrison
Todd Mikkelson is joined by DFL state Senator Kelly Morrison from district 45 in the west metro. They talked about her experience being in the majority in the Senate and what bills she’s working to pass.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 5, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Dangerous spring storms around the country today. – Liberals finally gain a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. – Jeff Stein joins to talk about Trump’s arraignment and more. – Mike Pence will testify before a grand jury investigating Trump’s involvement with Jan. 6.…
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Read MoreTodd Mikkelson with Jeff Stein (4/5/23)
Todd Mikkelson filled in for Matt today and visited with our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talked about Trump’s arraignment yesterday, how slowly the legal process in the case might play out and comparisons to charges against former Richard Nixon VP Spiro Agnew and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 4, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – The latest on Trump’s arraignment. – The other legal problems Trump is facing this month. – Gun safety protests in Tennessee trigger Republicans to overreact. – How protests in Israel forced their government to back off controversial judicial reforms. – A look at the…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – April 3, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – More spring snow! – How Republicans reflexively run to defend Trump after his likely indictment. – Are Republicans doing enough to appeal to moderate voters both Minnesota and nationally? – Explaining the truth behind the controversial MN state tax on Social Security benefits.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 31, 2023
Minneapolis City Council agreement on MPD; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Gwyneth Paltrow found not liable in 2016 skiing incident; FOX News faces setback in Dominion lawsuit; Tony Lazzaro guilty on all counts; stadium issues; author Cray McCally discusses his new book; ending the week.
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Read MoreCray McCally with Matt – March 31, 2023
American Twilight is based on reflections and ideas sparked by the last two years that the author spent traveling across the United States surveying what brings us together and what is dividing us as Americans.The book’s content concentrates on themes of family, friendship, and community in an effort to find those things that bind us…
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – March 31, 2023
The Matt McNeil Show – March 30, 2023
– Opening day for baseball! – Guest Melisa Lopez Franzen, former DFL state Senate leader and now with FairVoteMN.org. – GOP state Senator Mary Franson and other Republicans donated to a pro-pot party candidate to help qualify for a subsidy. – Guest Minnesota state auditor Julie Blaha. – Guest Ross Stadheim, partner with MJSB Employment…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice
Matt McNeil was joined by Ross Stadheim, partner with MJSB Employment Justice. They discuss non-compete clauses for employees, your rights if you sign a non-compete clause, if the clauses could be banned through proposed legislation in Minnesota and more.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with State Auditor Julie Blaha
Matt McNeil was joined by Minnesota state auditor Julie Blaha. In her race this past fall, she faced a pro-legalize cannabis third party candidate who received donations from GOP state Senator Mary Franson and other Republicans to help qualify for a state campaign subsidy.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Melisa Lopez Franzen (3/30/23)
Matt McNeil was joined by Melissa Lopez Franzen, former DFL state Senate leader and now with FairVoteMN.org. They talk about efforts to bring ranked choice voting to Minnesota.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 29, 2023
– MN Republicans whine about “classic overreach” from DFLers. – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposes converting some unused downtown high rises into housing. – It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Sports roundup. – Problems with a former city prosecutor in Fairmont, MN. – Updates on the Anton Lazzaro trial. – Jeff Stein…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jack Rice (3/29/23)
Matt is joined by our legal expert Jeff Stein as they discuss the Anton Lazzaro trial.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/29/23)
It’s our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about state level Republicans passing draconian abortion restrictions, Trump’s Waco rally, reactions to the Nashville school shooting and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 28, 2023
Today’s road rage stories; details begin to fill in on the Nashville shooting; Santita Jackson joins the show; Wisconsin school district has issue with “Rainbowland”; the continuing Republican jump to fascism; Patrick Coolican sits down with Brett for their Tuesday interview; Anton Lazzaro trial.
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Santita Jackson with Matt – March 28, 2023
Santita Jackson is the host of The Santita Jackson Show on WCPT 820 AM in Chicago, also broadcast live on AM950 every weekday morning from 6-8!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 27, 2023
Minnesota state representative allegedly raising funds for a January 6 defendant; Nashville school shooting; what an AR bullet does to a body*; South Dakota town giving away lots of land; Aaron Klemz of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy joins the show; the Anton Lazzaro trial continues*. *Today’s show contains some descriptions that some listeners…
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Read MoreAaron Klemz with Matt – March 27, 2023
Chief Strategy Officer of MCEA. “When I was in elementary school, I did a book report on Love Canal, which had surged into the news even here in the Midwest. When I learned that a chemical company had dumped their toxic waste into an old canal, and then given the land to build a school…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 24, 2023
Monticello nuclear leak scandal grows; Anton Lazzaro trial continues; Minnesota House passes trans refuge bill; Paul Metsa joins the show to preview his Saturday show at the Women’s Club.
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Read MorePaul Metsa with Matt – March 24, 2023
Paul is the host of the Wall of Power Radio Hour every Saturday night at 6 PM on AM950. He is performing at the Women’s Club Theater in Minneapolis on March 25.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 23, 2023
– Paul Metsa gets featured in the Star Tribune about his new book, “Alphabet Jazz: Poetry, Prose, Stories and Songs.” – Far-right extremist Riley Williams is sentenced to 3 years in prison for storming the Capitol January 6. – Kevin McCarthy disgraces the Speaker’s Office even further. – How the DFL played Republicans on the…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Alex Ortiz
Matt is joined by comedian Alex Ortiz, who will be at Laugh Camp Comedy Club in St. Paul Friday and Saturday.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – March 22, 2023
– Sports roundup! – Correcting a statement from yesterday about Steve Drazkowski’s comments on never meeting a hungry person. – Republican state Senator Eric Lucero prepares for an education committee hearing by adjusting his gun?! – Problems with security and safety at Metro Transit stations. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Would…
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