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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – November 14, 2025
Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 13, 2025
On today’s show: — Insanely high grocery bills — MAGA will always excuse Trump no matter what — A look at skyrocketing healthcare costs. — Lies from the Trump regime about economic information. — Inexpensive holiday gift ideas. — Katseye comes to Minnesota! — Krispy Kreme returns! — Why Matt sometimes loses patience with rural…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 12, 2025
More Epstein documents released that look bad for Trump; Jeff Stein joins to continue the discussion around the Epstein files vote; northern lights; underage drunk driver crashed with care home passengers; in Duluth; Hennepin County Attorney’s Office shortcomings; Maren Ward pf zAmya Theater speaks with Matt.
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Read MoreMaren Ward with Matt – November 12, 2025
MAREN WARD is a Twin Cities performer, director and community-based theater maker – named Best Theater Performer of 2018 in MN Monthly Magazine. Maren has been zAmya’s creative director since it started in 2004. She has been awarded a McKnight Theater Artist Fellowship (2007) and has attended the Cornerstone Institute for Community Based Theater and…
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – November 12, 2025
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 11, 2025
Mar-a-Lago look; Veterans’ Day; Mike Johnson can’t keep the House adjourned much longer; Epstein files much worse than reported; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Michael Brodkorb elaborates on a restraining order filed against a GOP guberantorial candidate; possible hemp ban in Congress could devastate local industries.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/11/25)
Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about how the deal to reopen the federal government could hurt Minnesota’s hemp industry, Lisa Demuth picking a running mate, Bernie Sanders endorsing Peggy Flanagan and thoughts on last week’s elections. Find more about what they talked about at:…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 10, 2025
Matt’s colonoscopy; Senate Democrats break to end shutdown; Cliff Schecter talks about the disgraceful ending of the shutdown; SNAP’ gay marriage ruling won’t be revisited by the Supreme Court; Primary Trust at the Guthrie; 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Fitzgerald; Demuth has a running mate; strike averted with Minneapolis teachers; Michael Brodkorb recaps…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – November 10, 2025
Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – November 10 2025
Cliff Schecter/David Shuster didn’t just discover the GOP’s bad, find our voices & switch sides. We’ve been at it for 25 yrs. Cliff wrote the ads that helped Biden beat Trump in ’20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN. https://www.blueamp.co/subscribe
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 7, 2025
On today’s show: — Winter weather is coming! — Will Dems cave on the gov’t shutdown? — Yesterday’s bizarre Oval Office scene. — Elon Musk’s ridiculous payday from Tesla. — Trump bails out Argentina but won’t fund SNAP benefits. — Calling out Trump supporters who receive SNAP benefits. — The White House explanation for RKF’s…
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Read MoreMatt and Brett Preview Vikings vs. Ravens
Matt and Brett fill in for Matt and preview this week’s Vikings vs. Ravens game!
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 6, 2025
Matt addresses his criticism of double standards covering perceived political leans of races; “sandwich guy” found not guilty; Trump falsely claims Thanksgiving prices are lower; US hoping China will buy products; Matt reviews his predictions of what Trump said he would do vs. what has been done now; labor market begins downward slide; FIFA establishes…
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Read MoreRev. Trish Sullivan Vanni with Matt – November 6, 2025
Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni, Ph.D While grounded in the Christian tradition, I have been a life-long spiritual seeker open to grace beyond its boundaries. The many threads of my life and the countless wonderful people who have touched it have led me to a deep appreciation for the many paths human beings follow to the…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 5, 2025
UPS plane crash in Kentucky; Matt’s election analysis; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit for more election discussion; Wild overtime winner; Kaohly Her’s upset win over Melvin Carter in St. Paul; Frey wins third term; special election status quo; school referendum questions.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – November 5, 2025
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 4, 2025
The decline of pizzerias as Pizza Hut struggles; Election Day 2025 updates; continued denials of Trump’s health concerns; revisiting Daylight Savings Time discussion; more on election coverage; rural America grocery stores.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/4/25)
Brett and Patrick Coolican (editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer) have an election day preview as they talk about two races that will determine control of the MN State Senate, mayor races in Minneapolis and St. Paul, school levies and a new GOP contender for governor. Find more about what they covered at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/04/today-is-election-day-make-your-voice-heard/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/03/voters-will-decide-tuesday-who-controls-the-minnesota-senate-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/02/gop-minnesota-house-speaker-lisa-demuth-launches-campaign-for-governor/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 3, 2025
Halloween weekend; please get a colonoscopy; Trump intervenes to help Dilbert cartoonist with cancer battle; Matt gets targeted by Nancy Mace’s office; Trump will “partially” fubd SBAP; 2025 elections; Kennedy Center headaches; man arrested for swindling money for gambling; double murder in Brown County; more on the 2025 elections from a state level; GOP speaker…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 31, 2025
On today’s show: — How Trump is choosing not to fund SNAP even though he could. — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Ag. Sec. Brooke Rollins have a gaffe at a Press conference. — Paul Metsa previews his new album and birthday bash this Sunday! — “Responsible” gun owner news. — How people who receive…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (10/31/25)
Matt and Michael have our weekly Vikings preview as they talk about Vikings vs. Lions this Sunday!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Paul Metsa (10/31/25)
Matt is joined by Minnesota music legend Paul Metsa! They talk about his his 70th birthday that’s also a special benefit show for AM950. It takes place Sunday, November 2 at 7 PM at the Aster House in Minneapolis. Find tickets and details at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/83991706/songs-of-resistance-and-respectpaul-metsa-70th-birthday-and-cd-release-partybenefit-for-am-950-minneapolis-aster-house
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 30, 2025
On today’s show: — What actually happened with Trump’s meeting with Xi? — We’re actually in a recession that’s not being reported. — Greg Bakun previews the Halloween GhostBox Radio broadcast tomorrow from 7-11 PM! — Matt was joined by Varajita Singh of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. They talked about the museum’s new special…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Varajita Singh of MIA (10/30/25)
Matt was joined by Varajita Singh, the Chief Diversity Officer at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. They talked about the museum’s new special exhibit, “Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine.” They discuss the massive international collaboration required to bring over 200 bronze masterpieces, many from the 11th century, from Cambodia and Paris to the…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Greg Bakun (10/30/25)
Greg Bakun previews the Halloween GhostBox Radio broadcast tomorrow from 7-11 PM! He is going live from the haunted Pillsbury Club in Minneapolis, home of the Minneapolis Trolley Tours! Greg will be joined by Adam, Refined Divine, Char Savoie, and other guests for a real paranormal investigation inside the Pillsbury Club—filled with spirits, stories, and…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 29, 2025
Halloween candy prices soar; numerous mass layoffs in corporate America; charges in Illinois anti-ICE protests; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; man charged in St. Paul vandalism targeting LGBT and anti-Trump sentiments; right-wingers cannibalizing each other; comedian Patrick Strait discusses his new book and the history of standup in Minneapolis; more economy news.
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Read MorePatrick Strait with Matt – October 29, 2025
Patrick Strait has been writing about comedy for more than 15 years in Minnesota, and has been featured in City Pages, The Growler, Thrillist, Bring Me the News and others. His first book, “Funny Thing About Minnesota…” is available now through the Minnesota Historical Society Press. He himself is not very funny.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – October 29, 2025
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national news.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 28, 2025
Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica; Target layoffs; the ulterior motives of the wealthy; worst sports years; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Minneapolis may not be liable for police misconduct; drunk driving tragedy invilving young teens.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/28/25)
Brett has our weekly visit with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about what Minnesota is doing to help those who will be cut off from SNAP benefits, Minneapolis potentially not being on the hook for police sued for wrongful conduct during the 2020 protests, Allina doctors going on strike and…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 27, 2025
There are no bounds for how low the right will fall; Republicans’ rabid excitement to cut SNAP benefits; Trump visits Walter Reed; booze lets people off the hook for some reason; drinking and driving; man assaults date with his car; anarchist tries to have Pam Bondi killed; Gov. Walz infuses food shelves with money in…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 24, 2025
On today’s show: News media dismisses anti-Trump protests; dramatic price increases; Canada hurts Trump’s feelings; Dr. Joe Eastman discusses the latest disease models; Como Zoo fun; the Vikings disaster last night; former Mpls Chamber of Commerce head charged with fraud; Target’s layoffs;
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – October 24, 2025
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, influenza, and more on the Matt McNeil Show.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 23, 2025
Brian Ronholm of Consumer Reports is in studio to speak with Matt; Democrats missing opportunities again; multiple arrests of NBA personnel in gambling investigation; Metro Transit and MnDOT contract to replace Northstar Line; Glen Taylor tried to tank sale of Wolves; Republicans and fraud; Minneapolis mayor’s race; Michael Brodkorb talks tonight’s Vikings game; shooting victim…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – October 23, 2025
Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, FOP political figure, and Matt’s official football correspondent.
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Read MoreBrian Ronholm with Matt – October 23, 2025
Brian Ronholm is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports. He leads CR’s advocacy efforts to advance a safe and healthy food system.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 22, 2025
On today’s show: — Matt talks fall weather. — The “No Kings Rally” was the biggest political protest in U.S. history, but the national media is barely covering it. — Matt argues that media bias is creating a dangerous political environment where Democrats are villainized. — The consequences of unchecked political extremism are severe, as…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/22/25)
National and presidential expert Jeff Stein joins Matt for his regular Wednesday conversation to break down the latest in national politics. They dive into the ongoing government shutdown, the lack of negotiation from the Republican side, and the growing evidence of a Nazi problem within some GOP circles and its staff. Jeff and Matt also…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 21, 2025
Matt breaks 20K on Bluesky; Trump fighter jet video; continued coverage of the No Kings rallies; right-wing threats and violence at No Kings; man threatens to kill Jeffries; another man threatens Atlanta airport; Patrick Coolican joins the show; accountability; firebombing of Minneapolis ice cream shop; update on school shooting survivor.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/21/25)
It’s our weekly Tuesday afternoon conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week we cover Keith Ellison seeking a third term as MN AG, Tom Emmer saying No Kings Protestors don’t love America, and possible school closures in Minneapolis. Find more at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/15/tom-emmer-talks-tough-reveals-weakness/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/21/minnesota-ag-keith-ellison-to-seek-third-term/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/20/minneapolis-school-board-signals-potential-school-closures/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 20, 2025
Cliff Schecter returns to the show; Patrick and Matt talk about Paul McCartney’s concert; No Kings; ceasefire falters in the Middle East; Trump says US may buy Argentinian beef; state Republicans struggling to find a candidate for US Senate; violent crime stats a mixed bag; daycare issues.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – October 20, 2025
Cliff Schecter/David Shuster didn’t just discover the GOP’s bad, find our voices & switch sides. We’ve been at it for 25 yrs. Cliff wrote the ads that helped Biden beat Trump in ’20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN. https://www.blueamp.co/subscribe
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 17, 2025
Paul McCartney plays Minneapolis tonight; Matt implores you to make sure primaries matter; US sending another round of aid to Argentina; survivors left after US strikes another boat; who paid for Ric Rick Kupchella doc; Michael Brodkorb previews this weekend’s Vikings game.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – October 17, 2025
Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, FOP political figure, and Matt’s official football correspondent.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 16, 2025
Woman fired for threatening to call ICE on a Hpsanic baseball fan; Paul Metsa stops in studio to debut his new song, No Kings No Crown with Alan Sparhawk; local clinic owner charged for improper practice; the campaign against public health by the right; Reed Sigmund of Children’s Theatre returns to the show; SNAP benefits…
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Read MoreReed Sigmund with Matt – October 16, 2025
Reed Sigmund is an actor and director with Children’s Theatre Company.
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Read MorePaul Metsa with Matt – October 16, 2025
Celebrate a Minnesota music legend! Paul Metsa, acclaimed musician, songwriter, and author, is marking his 70th birthday with a special benefit show for AM950. It takes place Sunday, November 2 at 7 PM at the Aster House in Minneapolis. The evening also serves as a CD release party for his latest record, Songs of Resistance…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 15, 2025
On today’s show: — Matt’s reminder to make sure you get your colonoscopy. — A conversation about Trump’s ICE goons. — In Trump’s economy, GuFundMe pages have been setup for grocery bills. — How young Republican staffers got fired over racist and homophobic text messages. — Republican states target Minnesota over the MSHSL’s transgender athletes…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Katy Tessman (10/15/25)
Matt’s joined by Minnesota musician Katy Tessman. They talk about her upcoming show tomorrow Icehouse in Minneapolis and how she and the Heartland Souvenirs honor the legendary Dolly Parton. Learn more at: https://icehouse.turntabletickets.com/shows/4329/?date=2024-10-18
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/15/25)
Matt has our weekly visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about the struggling AG economy, more warning economic signs, No Kings Protests and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 14, 2025
ChatGPT erotica; Middle East ceasefire teeters; the dire economic situation shows no signs of slowing down; put the Bobel Peace Prize back in the box; Patrick Coolican has his Tuesday interview; documentary.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/14/25)
Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they sized up both the Minneapolis and St. Paul races for Mayor, talked about new measles cases in Minnesota and COVID vaccines. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/congresswoman-ilhan-omar-endorses-sen-omar-fateh-for-minneapolis-mayor/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-adds-two-cases-to-measles-surge-amid-decline-in-routine-vaccinations/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-gets-vaccinated-cdc-recommends-covid-19-vaccine/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 13, 2025
Mass shooting in South Carolina; Alaska typhoon; Israel-Hamas hostages and prisoners released and Egypt summit; ICE torture chambers; China continues to run circles around the Trump administration; Indigenous Peoples’ Day; No Kings rallies this weekend; Matt sees The Doll House; Star Tribune rips new documentary.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 10, 2025
On today’s show: — Trump’s customs restrictions has caused a mess with our shipping system. — MAGA is up in arms over Bad Bunny playing this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. — Trump is denied his coveted Nobel Peace Prize. — Yet another trade war with China thanks to Trump. — We’re joined by Kyrstin…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Kyrstin Schuette of the School Board Integrity Project (10/10/25)
Matt was joined by Kyrstin Schuette of the School Board Integrity Project as they talk about the importance of upcoming school board elections. Plus they have their Freedom to Read Book Fair on Sunday at Queermunity in Minneapolis. Learn more at: https://www.schoolboardintegrityproject.org/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 9, 2025
On today’s show: — A Disneyland goer dies after riding the Haunted Mansion. — What exactly is the job of the military in Chicago? — Yet more grifting by RFK. — Holiday shopping will cost more this year thanks to Trump’s tariffs. — Tim Walz goes on tour pushing for more common sense gun safety…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Taya Ming (10/9/25)
Matt was joined by Taya Ming, who is starring as ‘The Enormous Crocodile’ in the U.S. Premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production ‘The Enormous Crocodile The Musical’ which is playing now at Children’s Theatre in Minneapolis. Tickets and more info at: https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/the-enormous-crocodile/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 8, 2025
On today’s show: — How Trump’s actions using the military are all part of his big grift. — How the case against James Comey is a complete sham. — Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. — Minnesota has an award winning bathroom. — Will Trump bring federal troops to the Twin Cities? — Massive problems in…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/8/25)
It’s Matt’s weekly Wednesday visit with Matt McNeil! Today they talk about ICE’s brutal crackdown in Chicago and Portland, are ICE agents “just following orders,” Trump’s distractions from Epstein and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 7, 2025
On today’s show: — Matt is happy as Rush announces a new tour! — Pam Bondi’s Senate hearing doesn’t go well. — The SCOTUS looks ready to overturn state bans on conversion therapy. — Minneapolis is a safe city, despite claims from right wingers. — A St. Paul bar bouncer has been charged after punching…
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Read MoreBrett with Patrick Coolican (10/7/25)
It’s our weekly Tuesday interview with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Here’s what they covered today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/06/blackrocks-minnesota-power-takeover-splits-dfl-coalition-as-corporate-giant-seeks-bigger-targets/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/06/rep-zack-stephenson-on-gun-violence-democratic-priorities-and-leading-after-hortman/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/dfl-rep-kaela-berg-announces-campaign-for-2nd-congressional-district/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/02/repub/how-the-federal-shutdown-is-playing-out-across-the-government/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 6, 2025
– The “Warzone” of America according to Trump Judge’s House burns Right side political Violence If you don’t like the state leave it Twin Cities Light rail
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 3, 2025
On today’s show: — An unruly passenger forces a Sun Country flight from MSP to Newark to land in Chicago according to the Star Tribune. — Melania Trump tries swiping an artifact from the Eisenhower Presidential library. — Data on who people are blaming for the government shutdown. — Two stories out of Wisconsin —…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (10/3/25)
It’s our weekly Vikings preview as Matt is joined by Michael Brodkorb! They preview Vikings vs. Browns from London.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 2, 2025
Housing and agriculture in major trouble; Dr. Joe Eastman provides an update; wedding best man shoots another patron; health care costs set to skyrocket because of national Republicans; MAGA Christians miss the point; stories from those involved in mass shootings and an alleged letter from a GOP state senator; shooting victim returns to school.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – October 2, 2025
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, flu, measles, and more on the Matt McNeil Show.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 1, 2025
Federal government shutdown; AI actress controversy; Matt looks at the economy; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday visit; update on alcohol-involved fire truck crash; adult man found enrolled at White Bear Lake HS; new candidate in CD2; special session drama continues; Orange Shirt Day: Title IX lawsuit.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – October 1, 2025
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 30, 2025
Impending federal government shutdown; Trump policies continue to hurt agriculture; Pete Hegseth assembles military brass for a meeting in Virginia today; sports roundup; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; potential special session on guns.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/30/25)
It’s our weekly Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week we talk about Patrick’s column on fraud in Minnesota state government and the Reformer’s recent Q&A with Secretary of State Steve Simon about Trump’s DOJ lawsuit over access to Minnesota’s voter rolls. Find everything we talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/25/they-were-warned-how-state-government-kept-allowing-the-theft-of-the-peoples-money/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/a-q-a-with-secretary-of-state-steve-simon-who-the-trump-administration-is-suing-over-voter-rolls/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 29, 2025
John Fugelsang joins to talk about the right-wing corruption of Christianity and his new book, Separation of Church and Hate; weekend violence; sports update; fatal fire truck crash in western MN; Matt goes in-depth on gun violence from local and national perspectives; fraud.
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Read MoreJohn Fugelsang with Matt – September 29, 2025
He’s been murdered on CSI, interviewed 2 Beatles on separate continents in the same week, and famously once got Mitt Romney’s advisor to call Governor Romney an ‘etch a sketch’ on CNN. Actor, comedian & broadcaster John Fugelsang hosts ‘Tell Me Everything” weekdays on SiriusXM Insight #121. He recently performed in ‘The Bill of Rights…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 26, 2025
On today’s show: — More document drops in the Trump/Epstein saga! — Sinclair Broadcasting finally agrees to air Jimmy Kimmel’s show. — A brief history how media consolidation. — How MAGA Republicans will try to cancel 2026 elections. — A good news story from baseball to end hour 1. — Mike Lindell’s prospects for running…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (9/26/25)
It’s our weekly Vikings preview as Matt is joined by Michael Brodkorb! They preview Vikings vs. Steelers and the Vikings QB situation.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 25, 2025
James O’Keefe video about Trump and Epstein; Matt talks about his religiosu background; Dallas ICE facility shooter; Pete Hegseth calls military brass to a meeting; unemployment claims lower than expected; Oklahoma state superintendent resigns; more trouble for MyPillow; federal investigation of autism centers; Belle Plaine alleged hate crime; racist Rochesyer woman.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 24, 2025
Dallas shootings; Jimmy Kimmel reinstated; no orders for American soybeans from China; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday appearance; crime blotter update; Democrats like Angie Craig keep expecting Republicans to work with them; charges against autism treatment service fraudster.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – September 24, 2025
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 23, 2025
Right wing bots move over to Threads; Donald Trump goes to the UN and embarrasses himself; Georgia special election; special election in Arizona expected to give House enough votes to release Epstein files; Tylenol and autism; mysterious deaths of black Americans in Texas and Mississippi; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; MAGA does not like being criticized;…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/23/25)
Brett was joined by Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about another fraud case in Minnesota, state capitol security and the sentencing of former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. Find those stories at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/18/u-s-attorney-charges-eight-with-wire-fraud-in-minnesota-housing-stabilization-program/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-capitol-has-fewer-security-measures-than-other-state-houses/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/former-sen-nicole-mitchell-sentenced-to-6-months-in-jail-work-release/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 22, 2025
Chicago River swim; soybean futures are down sharply; Charlie Kirk memorial; Trump raises some visa fees to six figures; Matt’s first visit to Allianz Field; Racket reviews Guy Fieri’s Holiday food; doubel standards in murder reporting; Stearns County already struggling with Medicaid changes.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 19, 2025
Matt goes after the FCC; and Trump administration; Democrats fail to vote down motion honoring Kirk; ICE disperses and arrests protesters in Chicago; more details on the ICE raid in Georgia on the Hyundai plant; Farm Aid; grain elevators not taking soybeans; health premiums will go up without congressional action; Michael Brodkorb previews this weekend’s…
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – September 19, 2025
Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 18, 2025
On today’s show: — Ellie Krug joins Matt to talk about anti-transgender rhetoric coming from the far right. — A history of the Reichstag and how the Nazis used it to shut down speech. — What exactly did Jimmy Kimmel say that got him suspended by ABC? — Sinclair Broadcasting’s ridiculous demands of Jimmy Kimmel…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Larry Millett (9/18/25)
Matt was joined by Minnesota author Larry Millett. They talked about his newest book, Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis. Order he book now: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517920470/mysterious-tales-of-old-minneapolis/
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Ellie Krug (9/18/25)
Matt was joined by Ellie Krug, host of the Illegal Trans Woman (Saturdays 4-5 PM). They talk about anti-transgender rhetoric being spread after the Charlie Kirk and Annunciation shootings.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 17 2025
Charlie Kirk’s killer; the insane cost of concert tickets; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show today; Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar media coverage of the homeless encampment shootings; Trump protested in Britain.
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Read MoreMichael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar
Matt was joined by Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar, to discuss the commercial side of solar energy. With policy changes recently announced and more on the horizon, many businesses are looking to lock in the best incentives before the rules shift under the new administration. Michael explained how securing solar…
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – September 17, 2025
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who makes frequent appearances on the Matt McNeil Show.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 16, 2025
GhostBox Radio earns accolades; Robert Redford passes away; what the Charlie Kirk shooter is tied to; government ramps up Chicago enforcement activities; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Tim Walz will run for a third term; 8 shot at homeless encampment.
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/16/25)
It’s our weekly visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer! Today we talk Walz reelection, data on gun safety laws, and the legislature getting ready for gun bills at the upcoming special session. Here’s all that was covered: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/16/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-launches-reelection-campaign-for-third-term/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/15/heres-what-the-data-say-about-some-common-gun-control-ideas/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/15/senate-panel-hears-assault-weapons-ban-other-ideas/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show- September 15, 2025
Matt talks about his weekend in Chicago; China is not placing orders for US soybeans; Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins the show to discuss her Senate run; groyper movement that Charlie Kirk’s killer allegedly belonged to; restauranteur Ann Kim under fire; hypocrisy of Rep. Van Orden; Michael Brodkorb discusses last night’s game.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – September 15, 2025
Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.
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Read MoreLt. Gov Peggy Flanagan with Matt – September 15, 2025
Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota’s 50th Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and currently the country’s highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office. At the center of all her work is making progress for children, working families, communities of color and Indigenous communities, and Minnesotans who have historically been underserved…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 12, 2025
Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt today. On the show: — Pema Levy of Mother Jones on Republican gerrymandering. — Greta Bedekovics talks about how Democrats can respond to gerrymandering — MinnPost writer Matthew Blake joins to talk about prospects of a special session. — How SCOTUS has essentially eliminated the 4th amendment. — Problems…
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Read MoreBruce Klopfleisch with Matthew Blake of MinnPost (9/12/25)
Bruce was joined by MinnPost writer Matthew Blake to talk about prospects of a special session based on his recent reporting: https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2025/09/walzs-urgency-to-act-on-gun-violence-runs-into-political-reality-in-divided-legislature/
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Read MoreBruce Klopfleisch with Greta Bedekovics (9/12/25)
Bruce Klopfleisch was joined by Greta Bedekovics, associate director of Democracy at the Center for American Progress. They talk about how CAP has changed their guidance for states with independent redistricting commissions in response to Republican gerrymandering.
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Read MoreBruce Klopfleisch with Pema Levy of Mother Jones on Gerrymandering
Bruce was joined by Mother Jones writer Pema Levy as they talk about some of her recent articles on Republican gerrymandering: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/republican-racial-gerrymandering/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/voting-rights-act-supreme-court-2/
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – September 11, 2025
Mike McIntee fills in for Matt today. White nationalists using gyms and fitness centers to recruit people; Pastor John Matthews talks about Christian nationalism; John Fugelsang joins the show to continue that discussion; Maggiy Emery of Protect MN; Farm Aid’s status in question.
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Read MoreMaggiy Emery with Mike McIntee – September 11, 2025
Maggiy Emery is an experienced nonprofit and political strategist with a background in communications, organizing, and development in such issue areas as gun violence prevention, food justice, animal welfare, immigrant and refugee rights, and more. She has a deep passion for sustainable agriculture and the revitalization of rural spaces, and she is thrilled to bring…
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