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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The Matt McNeil Show – July 11, 2023

Minnesota GOP has barely $50 on hand; two charged in Blaine apartment explosion; Grand Marais murder updates; Terry John Zila discusses the unveiling of new State Fair foods; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday conversation; continuing conversation about outstate Minnesota issues; more bad news for Minnesota Republicans.

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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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The Matt McNeil Show – July 10, 2023

Marissa Nordling, owner of Little Roos MN talks about the recent drag story hour and events surrounding; Matt discusses the general anti-trans climate; fugitive opens plane door at MSP and escapes off plane briefly; Republicans can’t do math; Professor Tanisha Fazal joins Matt to discuss the Ukraine war; the rapid growth of Threads; Robbinsdale crash;…

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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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The Matt McNeil Show – July 6, 2023

Cliff Schecter starts off the show today; Twitter competitors spike in number; Eagles and Steely Dan head to Xcel this fall; QAnon figure dies after accident in Minnesota; economic issues in Waseca; Met Council failed to enforce agreements with contactors according to reports.

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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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The Matt McNeil Show – July 5, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt is back from up north! – Fireworks incidents from all over the state, not just Minneapolis. – Matt was joined by our usual Wednesday national political expert guest Jeff Stein. – Why is Elon Musk trying to limit the number of posts people can see. – Right wingers harass a…

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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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The Matt McNeil Show – June 28, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt. On today’s show: – Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman as she talked about the many DFL accomplishments of the last session and national attention the session has received. – More under the radar DFL accomplishments from the last session. – Dynamo Dave calls in wondering why more Jan.6…

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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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The Matt McNeil Show – June 22, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today: – The great fight between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert! – A caller debate on Trump’s indictment and the effectiveness of Democrats. – A look at the accomplishments of Biden, Pelosi and other national Democrats. – Tim Pawlenty struggles to defend Trump during a recent interview. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 21, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Trump continues to admit to crimes during media appearances. – How nobody wants to be Trump’s lawyer – Republican politicians have no shame. – The MN Reformer reports that Minnesota ranked 5th in country for child well-being, according to pandemic-era data. – Expanding the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 20, 2023

Matt previews his upcoming time off; the Mall of America announces plans for a large Halloween event area; Minnesotans arrested in connection with January 6; Republicans continue to get millions to vote against their own self-interests; cash-strapped Minnesota GOP; Hunter Biden will plead guilty to charges; “risk” tourism; the etiquette of standing up for a…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 19, 2023

Recapping the weekend with Hopkins Pride and average pizza; tragic crash kills 5 young women in Uptown over the weekend; Taylor Swift comes to Minneapolis this weekend; Juneteenth; funding for commemoraring historic sites surrounding slavery begins to catch up with needs; the continuing fallout from the DOJ report on Minneapolis police.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 15, 2023

Robert Pilot joins Matt to discuss the Supreme Court upholding ICWA; Matt has a solution to start to undo centuries of injustice against Native and Black communities in America; Minnesota man arrested in human remains trafficking ring; massive smoke plumes descend on the state; troll hunting; MPD investigation concludes.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 14, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt returns after a one day hiatus! – How Republicans continue to defend Trump no matter what. – Jeff Stein on the political implications of Trump’s arraignment. – Jack Rice on the legal implications of Trump’s arraignment. – Greg Bakun of GhostBox stops by for a visit.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 13, 2023

Todd Mikkelson (host of the podcast, “A Satellite View” https://www.am950radio.com/events/a-satellite-view-with-todd-mikkelson/) fills in for Matt. On today’s show: – A trip back to the pre-2016 world of politics. – A theory on how GOP politicians could be getting blackmailed by Trump. – Republicans new moral panic of the week. – How the US Patriot missiles have…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 12, 2023

Weekend recap; special State Fair ice cream voting is underway; the decline of outstate Minnesota in concert with general decline of rural America; MDH confirms two cases of m-pox in Hennepin County; Minneapolis Public Schools approaches insolvency; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Allina Health suspends draconian billing policy.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2023

Trump indicted while Matt was at a graduation ceremony; pig truck overturns on I-694 in Little Canada; stage actor Tyler Mchaels King joins Matt to discuss the Murder of the Orient Express production at Guthrie Theater; Minneapolis considers making snow removal a city works job; Blaine residents want a city councillor to resign over racist…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 8, 2023

On today’s show: – An emotional day for Matt with graduation season upon us! – A list of the DFL accomplishments from the last session. – Why Republicans will be upset about those accomplishments – The body of Madeline Kingsbury was found in Fillmore County while her ex-partner has been arrested. – The U.S. Army…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 7, 2023

On today’s show: – Republican state rep. Pam Altendorf pays a visit to Matt’s Twitter timeline. Why you may ask? Listen and find out! – Our usual Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Should Hillman Township receive state funding after discriminating against certain residents? – Should downtown Minneapolis create their own type of Bourbon Street?…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 6, 2023

Stolen car crashes in north Minneapolis hurting several juveniles; Republican hypocrisy over Briana Rose Lee’s Ronald Reagan tweet; Target catches criticism in South Dakota; chicken wars; Iowa teen arrested for contacting fake hitman; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; the Hillman Township gravel road controversy; former KSTP anchor Harris Faulkner making her name,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 5, 2023

Weekend recap; the chaos of ending the school year; Washington Post praises the DFL; Mayo Clinic announces the $1 billion investment that was at the center of nurses’ bill opposition; Minneapolis DFL chair insults Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his death; Minnesota devotes money to housing; tragic murder in Owatonna.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2023

Minnesota Representative Leigh Finke joins the show; misguided complaints by right-wingers about “no military appreciation month” which is the month of May; the Minnesota education bill; Patti Vasquez from 820 AM in Chicago joins the show to preview her program joining the AM950 lineup weeknights starting Monday; Kwik Trip named best gas station in America;…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 1, 2023

– Dispelling some myths about driving tests in rural Minnesota. – More new bills being signed into law today by Gov. Walz…Matt tells us about them. – Fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter joins us for the 2nd half of hour 1. – Why isn’t the NCAA removing events from Oklahoma over the state’s anti-LGBTQ laws?…

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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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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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The 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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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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The 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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The 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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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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The 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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The 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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The 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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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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The 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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The 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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Matt 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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The 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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The 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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