The Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2025

On today’s show: – Top Easter candy. – How moderates are out of touch in their criticism of David Hogg. – The Florida State shooter is reported to have expressed extreme right wing views. – A lawsuit claims that Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs. – Problems with online apps like Roblox and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 17, 2025

Possible indicator of life on a distant planet; mass shooting at Florida State; fake moderate Democrats; Mike Lindell pleads being broke; Roblox; DFL candidate Denise Slipy joins the show; UHG takes a big hit in the stock market; International Falls city council meetings; no consequences for real crimes.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 16, 2025

On today’s show: – A colossal squid was filmed by scientists for first time. – A protestor at a Marjorie Taylor Green rally was tased. – Should we feel sorry for MAGA voters who are being impacted by DOGE cuts and immigration raids? – Jeff Stein’s back for his Wednesday visit with Matt after a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 15, 2025

Ireland issues travel warning for students looking at the US; Kristi Noem’s publicity stunts; Indiana woman arrested for threatening LGBT teacher; people trying to be the hero of their own story; Republican tax plan released, with most savings going to the wealthy; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Minneapolis will stop making scanner audio public; Moorhead…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 14, 2025

Trump’s annual physical; attack on Pennsylvania governor Shapiro; important electronics exempted from China tariffs; El Salvador president visits Trump; Penn and Teller return to the Renaissance Festival; person arrested at UHG campus; Emily Koski exits Minneapolis mayoral race; sports report; Senate district 6 candidate has some wild political views; podcaster faces sentencing for sending nude…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 11, 2025

On today’s show: – Matt talks about why he highlights the economic issues with Trump’s tariffs. – Why we should pay attention to the foundational markets of our country. – Dr. Joe Eastman has an infectious disease update. – Bemidji woman faces federal charges for allegedly groping a flight crew member – A veterans calls…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 10, 2025

On today’s show: – Tariffs continue to cause havoc. – 4 Democrats in the US House vote for a voter suppression bill. – Highlighter shaped vape pens – How federal budget cuts are hurting Minnesota – Why don’t Republicans not care about constituents being hurt by the Republican budget? – Democrats need to fight! –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 9, 2025

On today’s show: – With Jeff Stein off today, Cliff Schecter joins Matt! – Why today’s stock market rebound is a mirage. – How the bond market is not healthy. – Why tariffs will hurt the ag economy even more than the stock market. – Minnesota sports teams continue to struggle this spring. – The…

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Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (4/9/25)

Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist and YouTube personality (https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_Edge). Matt and Cliff talk about Trump sending American citizens to the infamous El Salvador prison, tariffs and the stock market crashing, Elon Musk getting more government contracts and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 8, 2025

The continued fallout of tariffs and trade wars; Trump continues to succeed at whittling away judicial power; Kat Abughazaleh joins the show to discuss her congressional run; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Southwest Light Rail audit released; state trooper’s request for charges dismissal in Rochester teen’s death denied.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 7, 2025

Stock market roller coaster today; Americans want European cars more than vice versa; where is the US economy right now?; 60 Minutes uncovers that large numbers of El Salvador deportees have no criminal record; another measles death in Texas; Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council candidate Shelley Madore speaks with Matt ahead of tomorrow’s caucuses; special…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 4, 2025

Stock market takes another hit; Trump won’t attend services for soldiers lost in Lithuania; China retaliates against Trump tariffs; Rick Smith joins the show; baby sloth born at Como Zoo; how tariffs will impact local agriculture; Trump cuts to local food aid; Bobby Joe Champion’s involvement in violence intervention group.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 3, 2025

On today’s show: – Torpedo bats in baseball. – Trump puts tariffs on uninhabited islands. – How Republicans are running a heist on Social Security. – Did Trump use a chat bot to come up with his tariffs? – The mayor of Minot, North Dakota resigns after sending a lewd video to the city attorney…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 2, 2025

On today’s show: –  Drinking alcohol makes male fruit flies more attractive. – Trump rolls out some sweeping new tariffs. – Why is Trump proposing tariffs? Matt has some theories. – Our weekly Jeff Stein visit. – The bull statue in front of the District Edina (friend of the show) was stolen by a low…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 1, 2025

Important elections taking place across the country; Trump will announce tariffs after stock markets close for the day; Pat McAfee and others accused of propagating false rumors about female college student; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday appearance; Republicans still refuse to condemn January 6; Robbinsdale school layoffs.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 31, 2025

Trump approval polls and math problems; tariff implementation looms; Ellie Krug joins the show on Trans Day of Visibility; Arizona considers paying the Diamondbacks for Chase Field upgrades; Matt’s 15th anniversary; Falcon Heights debates making fairgoers pay for parking; Real ID approaches; Wisconsin election tomorrow; how spending cuts will hit the state; Wayne Gretzky’s fall…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 28, 2025

On today’s show: – Fish fry Friday’s are back and Matt’s excited! – Donald Trump meddles with the Smithsonian. – Why moderate Democrats have failed the party since 2010. – Are rural voters finally waking of to the damage being caused by Trump/Musk? – Anti-vaxxers push their agenda in RFK’s health department. – Drunk people…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 27 2025

Canadian travel bookings to the US down 70%; Elise Stefanik pulled back as US ambassador; polls show no favorability for annexing Greenland or Canada, or Trump in general; Dr. David Joffe rejoins the show from Sydney; sports and celebration dinner housekeeping; Minnesota legislators look to overhaul redistricting; new “DFL” candidate emerges in SD6; Kelly Morrison’s…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 26, 2025

On today’s show: – The Atlantic calls Trump’s bluff and releases text from the Signal chat. – Democrats flip a +15 Trump state house district in Pennsylvania. – Matt and Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – Matt’s worst interviews he’s ever done. – An Underwood teacher is charged for allegedly stepping on a sixth-grader’s back. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 24, 2025

Trump watches wrestling; Tesla protestors attacked with car; Trump looking for people to send to the gulag; MAGA likes to think they’re the real life Yellowstone type people; The Atlantic’s editor received Yemen attack plans; Matt previews his 15th anniversary celebration; people violating handicapped parking spots; Sen. Eichorn’s shadow remains large; Jennifer Carnahan will run…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 21, 2025

On today’s show: – Trump’s attempt to eliminate the Department of Education. – Trump fantasizes about sending American citizens to prisons in El Salvador. – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for an infectious disease update. – The Rackett has a hilarious take down of the New York Times criticizing Tim Walz. – Michelle Fischbach has a…

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (3/21/25)

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about the latest measles outbreak, RFK’s crazy solution to avian flu, how COVID is still enhancing other infectious diseases and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 19, 2025

On today’s show: – NCAA bracket season is upon us! – Do Democrats need to do more to “reach out” to MAGA voters? – Generational change that’s needed for Democratic leaders. – Matt and Jeff are back with their weekly Wednesday visit! – Aaron Rodgers won’t be joining the Vikings – More details about the…

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Matt McNeil with Greg Bakun on the Travis Walton Alien Abduction

Matt is joined by Greg Bakun, the host of GhostBox Radio (weeknights 10-11 PM). On Thursday GhostBox Radio will have a special from 9-11 PM on the alien abduction of Travis Walton. Greg will welcome both Travis Walton and Jennifer Stein, director of Travis Walton the Movie.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 17, 2025

Matt is back today. He is joined by Dermot Flanagan for his annual St. Patrick’s Day appearance from Ireland for the first hour. Then, Matt discusses his visit to the International African American Museum and the upcoming Matt 15th anniversary celebration; get off Twitter and go to Bluesky please; Republicans are not serious people; Tom…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 12, 2025

Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt. On today’s show: – We’re joined by Andrew Hoffman of Neighbors, Inc. They’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in South St. Paul, providing emergency assistance and supportive assistance programs to low-income community members. – Is Donald Trump the latest Republican President to crash the economy? – Ineffective Democratic leadership…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 11, 2025

Brett Johnson fills in for Matt today. Max Richtman, President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare discusses the current push for cuts by this administration; Matt Gertz of Media Matters details the American right’s embrace of Russia; Patrick Coolican joins the show; David Fenley of the Minnesota Council on…

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Matt Gertz with Brett – March 11, 2025

Matt Gertz is a senior fellow at Media Matters, which he joined in 2007. His work focuses on the relationship between the right-wing media and Donald Trump’s Republican Party, news coverage of politics and elections, and media ethics. Matt’s writing on the Trump-Fox feedback loop has appeared in The Daily Beast, HuffPost, NBC News’ THINK,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 7, 2025

On today’s show: – Fish fry Fridays are back! – Should we show sympathy for farmers who voted for Trump and are now being hurt by his administration? – Trump’s continuing mistreatment of veterans. – How proposed cuts to Medicaid are deeply unpopular across the political spectrum. – We’re joined by Dr. Joe Eastman and…

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman and Becky Robertson

Matt is joined by Dr. Joe Eastman and Becky Robertson, a long COVID survivor. They talk about March 15 being International Long Covid Awareness Day, the impacts of long COVID and how several governments around the world are doing little to help.

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 6, 2025

Tariffs suspended on Canada and Mexico; Republicans try to move forward with their budget; Mike Siegler joins to discuss how to keep yourself safe from online scams; how Republicans will justify cutting social services; more layoffs at WCCO and end of nighttime local programming; Rep. Al Green censured; Mike Lindell found in contempt of court;…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 5, 2025

On today’s show: – The Trump administration makes draconian cuts to the department of Veterans Affairs. – Trump already blinks and makes tariff automotive exemptions. – With little to no scientific evidence, RFK Jr. thinks vitamin A is the solution for the measles outbreak in Texas. Jeff Stein is in for his weekly update -Farmers…

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The Matt McNeil Show – March 3, 2023

Oscars recap; man pleads guilty in Chicago mass shooting; tariffs to go into effect tomororw; hypocrisy on the religious right; Pew Research religious study; snowstorm on the way; Minnesota sluggish in student proficiency recovery; Republicans will violate your children for their causes; local ICE raids; Republicans target married women with voting laws.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 28, 2025

On today’s show: – Trump and Vance’s repulsive behavior during their meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. – How the entire Trump/Zelensky meeting was a staged attack by Trump and his minions. – Chris Kluwe joins Matt for the second half of hour 1. – Thoughts on Red Wing High School cancelling a student group that had…

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Matt McNeil with Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling (2/28/25)

Matt is joined by Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling, who created the original musical fable, Invisible Fences, which is playing March 6-15 at Open Eye Theatre. Joined by musician Jeremy Ylvisaker, this heartfelt production explores themes of resilience, connection, and Disability Culture through an imaginative blend of music and narrative.

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Matt McNeil with Chris Kluwe (2/28/25)

Matt is joined by former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. Kluwe was recently removed from his position as a 9th grade football coach in Huntington Beach, CA. The school said he was bringing the school “too much attention” after his arrest protesting a MAGA sign at the city’s library.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 27, 2025

DOGE is about wrecking government services to encourage privatization; infamous misogynist brothers released to US; Gene Hackman dies; indiscriminate immigration targeting; St. Paul will only have one high school hockey program going forward; man pleads guilty to tax refund fraud; Feeding our Future case; attacks on trans and abortion rights in state legislatures.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 26, 2025

On today’s show: – People applauding for federal budget cuts that will hurt themselves. – Republicans including Mike Johnson pray for the passage of their massive bill that cuts taxes for the rich and cuts services for everyone else. – How to disconnect when political new becomes overwhelming. – Haphazard layoffs at the VA show…

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Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – February 26, 2025

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about how a new measles outbreak in Texas, updates on Avian flu possibly getting transmitted to humans and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 25, 2025

Eggs, gas, groceries, Ukraine update; another near-miss between planes at Midway Chicago airport; the game that’s coming from Republicans; Republicans’ math problems; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes victimhood to the next level; Patrick Coolican makes his weekly visit; almost 450,000 Midwestern jobs threatened by government cuts; Republicans aim to end Northstar Rail.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2025

Matt recounts a conversation he had about change; Dan Bongino named deputy FBI director; the 2026 election will be closer than it should be/Iowa Rep. Miller-Meeks and the University of Iowa; votes to cut Medicaid could come this week; news continues to push the empty city narrative; Moorhead man arrested for vehicular homicide; deadline to…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 21, 2025

On today’s show: – Mixed feelings on the US national hockey team losing to Canada in the 4 Nations Face off championship. – How going MAGA is not a good business move for professional sports leagues. – Missouri wants to create an “E-Harmony” for babies among their extremist anti-abortion bills. – Patti Vasquez joins for…

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Matt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (2/21/25)

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about Patti’s recurring appearances on Chicago TV shows, Democrats needing to stand up to MAGA Republicans and more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 20, 2025

Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe joins the show to discuss his arrest protesting the Huntington Beach, CA City Council; MAGA only cares about themselves; idiot Republican congressional members seek to impeach judges; local MAGA not having a good day; bad driving continues to be an epidemic; MN GOP targets trans athletes, who don’t even seem…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 19, 2025

On today’s show: – Does the new Captain America movie take a symbolic shot at Trump? – Donald Trump tries blaming his “Trumpflation” on Joe Biden. – How cuts to the FAA are causing havoc for air traffic controllers. – Jeff Stein returns for his weekly Wednesday visit! – Moose vs. cars in traffic accidents.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 14, 2025

Ancient bodies unearthed in Egypt; Japanese woman arrested for food tampering; government agrees to buy Cybertrucks; today’s Trump chaos roundup; JD Vance’s bizarre comments in Europe; the growth of evil; man charged with stealing F. Scott Fitzgerald statue to sell for scrap; incident mars Wayzata vs. Hopkins basketball; state senate candidates; no charges in Winston…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 12, 2025

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee; Russia has won control of the United States; first look at GOP national budget; Republicans try to open mining near the Grand Canyon; Anoka County correctional officer charged with inappropriate inmate contact; Minneapolis attorney under investigation for sneaking drugs into jail.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 11, 2025

How broken the Trump administration and GOP really are; Kanye West has a bad weekend; Trump aluminum tariffs; Fort Bragg name restored; Trumpists turn their derision on the Pope; Timberwolves ownership debate appears to be settled; F. Scott Fitzgerald statue stolen; UHG threatens retaliation against critics; White House press conference; Boundary Waters threatened again’ Minnesota…

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Matt McNeil February 10th

Super Bowl recap EGGS!!!!!! now $7.50 a dozen Trump and Gaza beach front property What we might have been missed on Sunday during the Super Bowl hype How the Vikes would have faired against the Eagles, and How the DL of the Vikes would not have touched KC QB The Guthrie on Saturday Today’s Republican…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 7, 2025

On today’s show: – Differences in crowds at the four major sports league’s games. – The FAA has been a mess since the Trump administration took over. – How cutting USAID hurts rural farmers. – A look at some of the clowns on Elon Musk’s Doge team. – North Dakota proposes a wildly unconstitutional law.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 6, 2025

Super Bowl spreads; USAID already having major impact on sale and distribution of American goods; Trump moves toward shutting down Department of Education; Minnesota House reconvenes after agreement reached; why GOP may have given in to accepting power sharing deal; no charges in North Branch fatal police shooting.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 4, 2025

Prices of eggs continue to rise sharply with Waffle House surcharges; NFL caves to Trump as he announces Super Bowl attendance; Elon Musk’s illegal incursions into federal databases; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Matt has personal news; update on outstate housing battle.

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The Matt McNeil Show – February 3, 2025

Grammys recap; Trump imposes tariffs over the weekend; Ken Martin picked as new DNC head; Elon Musk trying to shut down government agencies; serious assault case in St. Paul; Richard Carlbom endorsed for MN DFL chair; Minnesota state senate reallocation proposal from the GOP; Wendy Knox of Open Eye Theatre joins the show to discuss…

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