The Matt McNeil Show
The Matt McNeil Show – July 31, 2023
Recapping the weekend with the Barbie movie; Our Streets Minneapolis’s Joe Harrington joins Matt to discuss the proposal to remove I-94 through St. Paul; Paul Reubens/Pee-wee Herman has died at 70; fatal shooting by State Patrol this morning; outstate Minnesota crime report; the downfall of Twitter.
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Read MoreJoe Harrington with Matt – July 31, 2023
Joe Harrington is a student in St. Paul studying urban geography and environmental policy. He is a GIS and data organizer at Our Streets Minneapolis.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 28, 2023
Dean Phillips potentially exploring run for President; Ellsworth, MN issues drinking water warning; another Enbridge aquifer rupture; Health Care Fot All Minnesota joins the show; Paul Metsa joins Matt for an extensive and fun conversation.
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Read MorePaul Metsa with Matt – July 28, 2023
Check out Paul’s show, Wall of Power Radio Hour, Saturday nights at 6 PM on AM950 (or via podcast) – also find his new book, Alphabet Jazz, on Amazon or your favorite bookstore.
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Read MoreHealth 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 27, 2023
On today’s show: – Scammer roofing contractors hitting up the west metro finally get caught. – Revisiting a Trump controversy where his administration bungled a military operation in Niger. – After months, Trump (finally) agrees to return ancient coins and lamps to Israel after they were loaned to him. Why are there no Congressional investigations…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Terry Hempleman (7/27/23
Matt McNeil spoke with actor Terry Hempleman, who is in the Guthrie’s newest show, Shane, a classic western. It plays through August 27 with tickets and more info at: https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/2022-2023-season/shane/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 26, 2023
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies at 56; Republicans trying to promote the “benefits” of slavery and now the Holocaust; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; UFO hearing in Congress; sports roundup.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – July 26, 2023
Jeff Stein of the Iowa Business Report at KXEL in Waterloo, Iowa joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:35. Catch replays of Matt’s weekly interviews with Jeff on Sundays at 6 AM and again at 5 PM.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 25, 2023
Why are unhappy people staying in Minnesota when they don’t like it?; Door County vs. the North Shore; Brett Johnson is joined by MinnPost’s Walker Orenstein; Minnesota GOP announces “Suburban Solutions” caucus; the National Review criticizes the MN GOP.
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Read MoreWalker Orenstein with Brett 7/25/23
Walker Orenstein reports on the state Legislature for MinnPost, with a particular focus on covering issues affecting Greater Minnesota. He can be reached at worenstein@minnpost.com, and you can follow him on Twitter at @walkerorenstein.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 24, 2023
Michael Brodkorb returns to the show for an extended interview with Matt; Patti Vasquez also stops by to discuss the writers’ and actors’ strikes; Minnesota ranks high on best business lists; Elon Musk continues to turn Twitter into a hellscape.
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Read MorePatti Vasquez with Matt – July 24, 2023
Patti Vasquez is the host of The Drive Home with Patti Vasquez, every weeknight at 11 PM on AM950. She joined Matt to discuss the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
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Read MoreMichael 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 21, 2023
Susie Kaufman of Moms Demand Action joins Matt to discuss the legislative session in Minnesota; gun confiscations at the airport continue to rise; talking movies including some theater ticket funny business; Vikings player cited for 140 MPH in a 55; Republicans in crisis mode in college areas.
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Read MoreSusie 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 20, 2023
On today’s show: – Matt was joined by fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter. Matt and Cliff talked baseball. – RFK Jr’s hypocritical anti-vax views get exposed at today’s Congressional hearings. – The insane gun arsenal of the Fargo man who killed a police officer. – We start hour 2 with our COVID modeling expert Dr.…
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Read MoreMatt 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (7/20/23)
Matt was joined by fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter. Matt and Cliff talked small market baseball teams, Trump’s coming Georgia indictment, the House GOP’s sham Hunter Biden’s hearings and more!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 19, 2023
On today’s show: – Don’t try to “play” with large wild animals, like buffaloes! – Has Twitter been one of the fastest company devaluations of all time? – More on the MN Reformer’s story of a far right wing conspiracy theorist appearing at a bar in Sauk Rapids. – Recapping the heroics of the Minnesota…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (7/19/23)
Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about Trump facing yet more indictments, fake electors in Michigan face criminal charges and more!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 18, 2023
It’s Patrick’s birthday and Matt gets a blood draw at the doctor; Walter Hudson shows up on Matt’s Twitter again; heat wave crisis; country music roundup; Brett Johnson is joined by Patrick Coolican; actor Max Wojtanowicz joins Matt to discuss the Guthrie’s production of Into the Woods.
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Read MoreMax 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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The Matt McNeil Show – July 17, 2023
Recapping the weekend; Matt shares his favorite local park; the right’s endless craving of conspiracy theories; man facing bankruptcy sentenced for hiding his General Lee replica from auditors; phone robbery story update; will people stop speaking to each other in 50 years?; Bill Corbett joins the show to discuss the writers’ and actors’ strikes.
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Read MoreBill 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 14, 2023
On today’s show: – Weekend festivities coming up! – Owatonna Pride faced pushback from several prominent community members, including the Mayor. Matt discusses what happened and shares his thoughts. – Lessons for the DFL on how to message about the recent legislative session. – More thoughts on the Minneapolis Police Union contract and Department of…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 13, 2023
Inflation easing across the United States; State Fair preparations ongoing; Red Lake Nation authorizes recreational weed sales beginning August 1; actors vote to strike; judge approves MPD consent decree over community objections.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 12, 2023
On today’s show: – Why aren’t local legacy media outlets covering the Minnesota Republican party going broke? – Matt and Jeff Stein on State Fair food, Tommy Tuberville and home insurance problems in DeSantis’s Florida and more. – Don’t use your jet ski as a boat! – Some Minnesotans still don’t know how to zipper…
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Read MoreMatt 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreTanisha 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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Read MoreMarissa Nordling with Matt – July 10, 2023
Marissa Nordling is the owner of Little Roos MN in Chaska.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – July 7, 2023
Republican state officials tie the knot; Twitter; police story roundup; Iron Range man dies in a freezer; hypocrisy of a MN state rep; protest in South Dakota; Greg Bakun stops by with Matt to preview taking over late nights every weeknight on AM950.
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Read MoreGreg Bakun with Matt – July 7, 2023
This Monday night July 10 Greg Bakun begins hosting GhostBox Radio every weeknight live at 10 PM! Greg will take his conversations on ghosts, Bigfoot, UFOs, the paranormal, and more live in the late night. Tune in!
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreCliff 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 29, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in colleges; Minnesota State Representative Jamie Long joins Todd for an extended conversation about session; Bidenomics.
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Read MoreMN House Rep Jamie Long with Todd – June 29, 2023
Representative Jamie Long has dedicated his career to leadership in public service, grassroots advocacy, and progressive politics at the national, state, and local level.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreTodd 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 27, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt. Damning Trump tape obtained by CNN; Patrick Coolican sits down with Brett for their Tuesday interview; Supreme Court rejects independent state legislature theory among other intriguing rulings today.
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The Matt McNeil Show – June 26, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. A wild weekend in Russia; DeSantis campaign not going well; Todd gets mail from the state GOP; Supreme Court rules lawsuits against Ohio State naming controversial congressman Jim Jordan as a defendant can continue.
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Read MoreMike 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 23, 2023
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt McNeil on today’s show. The Durham Report is a dud; the Minnesota legislature’s successes; Wagner Group vows retaliation on Russia; comedian Mike Lester joins Todd to preview his weekend shows.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – June 16, 2023
The damning report against MPD is unveiled and the discussion takes the bulk of the show, however Matt does take a few minutes to interview Austin Durry of Burnsville-based music outfit Durry to preview their upcoming major tour.
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Read MoreAustin Durry with Matt – June 16, 2023
Austin Durry of Burnsville-based Durry joins Matt to discuss their rise and their bright future.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreRobert Pilot with Matt McNeil – June 15, 2023
Robert Pilot hosts Native Roots Radio’s I’m Awake every weeknight, now at its new time of 5 PM right after Matt.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jack Rice (6/14/23)
Matt is joined by criminal defense attorney and former CIA officer Jack Rice. They talk about Trump’s recent arraignment and what that could mean for him legally in the criminal justice system.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (6/14/23)
Jeff Stein joins Matt for his usual Wednesday visit as we talk all about the political implications of Trump’s recent arraignment.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreTyler Michaels King with Matt – June 9, 2023
Tyler Michaels King plays Hector MacQueen in the Guthrie Theater’s production of Murder on the Orient Express, now playing through July 2. Tickets available at guthrietheater.org. www.tylermichaelsking.com
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (6/7/23)
Jeff Stein joins Matt for his usual Wednesday visit. This week they cover how politicians should (or shouldn’t) use social media, will Trump be on the GOP ballot with all of his legal issues, a look at the other GOP presidential candidates and more.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreThe 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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Read MorePatti Vasquez with Matt – June 2, 2023
Patti Vasquez is the host of the Patti Vasquez Show on WCPT-AM in Chicago. Her show will be joining the AM950 weeknight lineup on Monday, June 5 at 11 PM.
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Read MoreRep. Leigh Finke with Matt – June 2, 2023
Rep. Finke is the Minnesota State Representative for District 66A which includes all or parts of Roseville, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and St. Paul.
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Read MoreThe 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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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Mike McIntee (6/1/23)
Mike McIntee joins Matt to talk about his documentary How Love Won: 10 Years Later. There will be a special screening June 7 at 7 PM at the The Main Cinema in Minneapolis.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (6/1/23)
Matt was joined by fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter. Matt and Cliff talked baseball, the debt ceiling deal, Kevin McCarthy’s future and more.
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Read MoreThe 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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