The Matt McNeil Show
Matt’s Holiday Interviews: Rachael Hanel
The mystery of how an ordinary Minnesota girl came to be, briefly, one of the most wanted domestic terrorists in the United States During this time of mounting unrest and violence, Camilla Hall’s story is of urgent interest for what it reveals about the forces of radicalization. But as Rachael Hanel ventures further into Camilla’s…
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Rob Drieslein
Rob Drieslein has been a professional newspaper and magazine outdoors scribe in Minnesota since 1992. In 1997, he became editor of Minnesota Outdoor News and was named managing editor of the Outdoor News Publications in 2003. In addition to his editorial duties, Drieslein hosts Outdoor News Radio (syndicated by Learfield Communications), and he’s written for several…
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Robert Pilot
Robert Pilot is owner and host of Native Roots Radio, every weeknight at 6 PN on AM950
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Ryan Rodgers
The story of Nordic skiing in the Midwest—its origins and history, its star athletes and races, and its place in the region’s social fabric and the nation’s winter recreation Winter’s Children traces Nordic skiing in the Midwest from its introduction in the late 1800s to its uncertain future in today’s changing climate. Generously illustrated, this…
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Stephanie Trudeau
Editor of the Dylan Tapes Stephanie Trudeau discusses the late Anthony Scaduto’s work. The raw material and interviews behind Anthony Scaduto’s iconic biography of Bob Dylan draw an intimate and multifaceted portrait of the singer-songwriter who defined his era The Dylan Tapes, compiled from thirty-six hours of interviews, is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of…
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Ted J. Rulseh
In his engaging and conversational style, Ted Rulseh details each of these challenges and proposes achievable solutions. He draws on personal experience, interviews, academic research, and government reports to describe the state of the lakes, the stresses they are under, and avenues to successful lakeside living for a sustainable future. Ripple Effects will be a…
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Michael Brodkorb
Michael Brodkorb is a American communications consultant, media specialist, researcher, author and former Minnesota Republican activist.
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Greg Bakun
Greg Bakun is the host of GhostBox Radio every Sunday on AM950 at 4 PM with replays of the previous week Saturday nights at 8
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: John Crippen
John Crippen is Executive Director at Hennepin History Museum.
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Maggie Ginsberg
Maggie Ginsberg is the author of Still True, a senior editor at Madison Magazine, and an award-winning writer in Dane County, Wisconsin. For nearly two decades, her magazine and newspaper articles have appeared in numerous city, regional and national publications.
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Ken Martin
Ken Martin is currently Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, President of the Association of State Democratic Committees, and a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee.
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Paul Metsa
Paul hosts the Wall of Power Radio Hour every Saturday night at 6 PM on AM950, and in this interview joins Matt to discuss stories and hs new book Alphabet Jazz.
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Deloris Pringle
The campus of the former Penn School, one of the nation’s first schools for formerly enslaved people, is one of the most significant African American institutions in existence today. This historic and cultural institution is a National Historic Landmark District and comprises two of the four sites in Reconstruction Era National Park.
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Angela Tedesco
On a twenty-acre farm in Iowa in 1995, Angela Tedesco planted the seeds of Turtle Farm, introducing Community Supported Agriculture to Iowa. In Finding Turtle Farm, Tedesco recounts this adventure in all its down-and-dirty work and wonder, from plan and plot to harvest, in an ultimately hopeful account of what it means to meet the…
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Read MoreMatt’s Holiday Interviews: Cliff Schecter
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 New Year’s Show With Jeff Stein – December 30, 2022
Matt and Jeff Stein review recent political stories for a full hour, including George Santos, the final report from the January 6 Committee, and the business difficulties of Elon Musk and Southwest Airlines.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 21, 2022
Blizzard bears down on the state; Matt gives listeners an update on his current well being; Minnesota girl donates her tooth fairy money; Jeff Stein joins the show for his weekly visit; Matt previews the upcoming holiday new-to-you content; Dr. Joe Eastman calls in to the show; Kari Lake continues her losing battle in Arizona;…
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Matt – December 21, 2022
The Matt McNeil Show – December 20, 2022
Matt and Patrick debate Christmas movies; shooting at a St. Paul transit center raises local tensions; woman involved in Lazzaro case takes a plea deal. Todd Mikkelson takes over in Hour 2 and discusses the origins of Christmas; blizzard takes aim at the region.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 19, 2022
Matt returns to host the first hour of the show from home as he discusses his thoughts on what has happened; 1/6 Committee’s final recommendations; Walgreens shut down for pest infestation; blizzard threatening the region. Todd Mikkelson takes over for Hour 2 with his daughter Eve to discuss how young people processed the 2022 midterm…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 16, 2022
Todd Mikkelson fills in today. Trump NFTs sell out; the hypocritical Minnesotans Citizens Concerned for Life; House Select Committee prepared to recommend charges against Trump; Matt McNeil joins to update listeners; Adam Kinzinger’s farewell speech; today’s news roundup.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 15, 2022
Donald Trump debuts his digital trading cards – they are a real thing; Minnesota DFLers hope to strengthen gun laws; Pelosi optimistic the federal government will pass an appropriations bill; Florida pastor and son arrested for PPP loan fraud.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 14, 2022
More troubles at Twitter; Kevin McCarthy takes aim at Mitch McConnell; civil unrest in Peru, Germany, and Iran as well as activities in the US; MTG quip about the insurrection.
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Read MoreJeff Stein with Todd Mikkelson – December 14, 2022
Jeff Stein is host of the Iowa Business Report and joins the Matt McNeil Show every Wednesday at 3:30.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 13, 2022
Todd Mikkelson fills in today. State Rep. Michael Howard joins the show to discuss what’s happening; Georgia Republicans realize the roadblocks they put in to deter Democrats are working against them; Matt McNeil visits to update listeners on how he’s doing after his accident; new state legislator compares mask mandates to slavery; Minnesota standing up…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Todd Mikkelson – December 13, 2022
Matt checks in with listeners to update them on how things are going following last week’s accident.
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Read MoreState Rep. Michael Howard with Todd Mikkelson – December 13, 2022
The Matt McNeil Show – December 12, 2022
Scientists produce fusion with a net energy gain for the first time; Twitter Files; the “Elvis Syndrome” as it applies to Donald Trump and Elon Musk; “Steady Joe”.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 9, 2022
Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. Brett outlines the serious car accident Matt was involved in last night necessitating some time away from the show while he recovers; Kevin McCarthy’s ongoing quest to become Speaker of the House; rural broadband expansion grants announced; the countdown of the top 6 reasons Republicans will cost themselves…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 8, 2022
US Bank Stadium funds swell to the point they could pay off the stadium 20 years early; St. Cloud Times as an example of the continuing slashing of print journalism by corporate entities; Brittney Griner released in prisoner swap; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show to discuss COVID and other ongoing disease issues; investigation into…
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – December 8, 2022
Dr. Joe Eastman is a renowned disease expert and forecast modeler discussing COVID along with other seasonal diseases like RSV and the flu.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 7, 2022
Hour 1: The Minnesota Reformer reports the Minneapolis police officer who maced protesters in the days after the George Floyd murder is unmasked by court documents. And the efforts the MPD went to to bury this case and the $150,000 workers comp paid to the officer, Samantha Belcourt. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (12/7/22)
It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Warnock beating Walker, Republicans fleeing Trump after Georgia runoff, candidate quality, Trump corp. being found guilty of tax fraud, Trump hiding yet more classified documents and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 6, 2022
Minnesota’s projected budget surplus grows to $17 billion; Khali Jama speaks about an upcoming rally for workers at an Amazon plant; Max Nesterak visits with Brett Johnson; what are Republicans going to do with themselves now?
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The Matt McNeil Show – December 5, 2022
Hour 1: Getting into the holiday spirit with a trip to the MOA. Big sports moments from the weekend. Sesame Street founding cast member Bob McGrath passes away at age 90. Matt returns to his old Catholic Church for a week and shares his thoughts. Why unifying the country is difficult when one portion of…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 2, 2022
Brett Johnson and Todd Mikkelson co-host today. Brett discusses the World Cup and then has an encore interview with Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer; Supreme Court hostility; the top 5 reasons Republicans lost in the midterms.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – December 1, 2022
Hour 1: We start the show with Rick Smith from the Rick Smith Show (weeknights 8-10 PM) reporting live from Georgia. Matt and Rick talk about the Georgia Senate runoff and also how Republicans and legacy media are misleading what rail unions are asking for in their dispute with rail companies. The absurdity of Republicans…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Anita Gaul (12/1/22)
We’re joined by Anita Gaul. who ran for Senate District 15 in western Minnesota this past fall. She reflects on the difficulty Democrats face when campaigning in rural Minnesota.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Rick Smith (12/1/22)
Matt is joined by Rick Smith from the Rick Smith Show (weeknights 8-10 PM) reporting live from Georgia. Matt and Rick talk about the Georgia Senate runoff and also how Republicans and legacy media are misleading what rail unions are asking for in their dispute with rail companies.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 30, 2022
Hour 1: AM950 calendars are back! And this year we’ve also added a National Parks poster. Go to our Membership page to find out how you can get them (https://www.am950radio.com/featured_events/2023-am950-calendar-and-national-parks-poster/). Congress passes a same sex marriage protection bill. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff look at some stunning stats from…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (11/30/22)
It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff look at some stunning stats from this year’s midterms, Republicans trying to frame the elections as a “win,” some (but probably not a majority) of Republicans criticize Trump for dining with far right personality Nick Fuentes and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 29, 2022
Winter storm hits the metro; ice fishers rescued yesterday off Red Lake; Twitter update; cryptocurrency issues continue; spike in Facebook Marketplace robberies; Patrick Coolican has his Tuesday visit with Brett; Stallings tapes.
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The Matt McNeil Show – November 28, 2022
Matt goes to the Minnesota History Museum to see the Sherlock Holmes exhibit along with other long weekend recapping; Burnsville family receives nasty anonymous letter about their Christmas decorations; Mike Lindell will run for RNC chair; Donald Trump’s dinner with white nationalist heavily criticized; will Minnesota jump toward the front of the presidential primary?; how…
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Read MoreRep. Rick Hansen with Matt – November 28, 2022
Rick Hansen will be taking over representing House District 53B in January.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 22, 2022
Thanksgiving preparations continue; Trump’s desperate attempt to keep his tax returns from the House committee fails; the collapse of FTX; Matt addresses issues with our school system; Brett is joined by Max Nesterak as they discuss labor-related priorities for the new incoming state legislature; crime roundup; have a great week, everybody.
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The Matt McNeil Show – November 21, 2022
Sports disappointment; what is the long-term goal for Twitter?; Bree Johnson of MJSB Employment Justice sits down for an extended interview with Matt; Terry John Zila makes his annual Thanksgiving week visit to the show; Joe Biden pardons two turkeys; illness continues to surge statewide as we head into the holidays; Kevin McCarthy vows to…
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Read MoreTerry John Zila with Matt – November 21, 2022
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.
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Read MoreBree Johnson with Matt – November 21, 2022
In 2020, Bree founded the employment law firm of MJSB, representing employees harmed in the workplace by harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. She also counseled non-profits on governance and employment law matters, leveraging her experience inside corporations and large law firms. Prior to MJSB, Bree worked at Minneapolis-based law firms such as…
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 18, 2022
The downfall of Twitter accelerates; Superior, WI city council member forced to resign; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Matt and Patrick discuss the new Twins uniforms; Taylor Swift ticket sale cancelled; One Direction.
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Read MoreDr. Joe Eastman with Matt – November 18, 2022
The Matt McNeil Show – November 17, 2022
Matt details his Thanksgiving shopping; NIMBYs and proposals in West St. Paul; Grumpy Old Men upsets Fargo in Minnesota Movie Challenge; Nancy Pelosi will not seek leadership in the new Democratic minority in the US House; looking to reform police departments.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 16, 2022
Hour 1: How much will the average Thanksgiving meal cost this year? New Thanksgiving foods. Why Republicans failed to defeat Keith Ellison in the AG race. Then we’re joined by Cliff Schecter. Matt and Cliff talk about how so many states and Congressional districts went blue (or at least purple) during the supposed red wave,…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with State Auditor Julie Blaha (11/16/22)
We’re joined by State Auditor Julie Blaha as she discusses how she was able to win reelection in what was supposed to be a big Republican year, what she’d like to do in her second term and more.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (11/16/22)
We’re joined by Cliff Schecter. Matt and Cliff talk about how so many states and Congressional districts went blue (or at least purple) during the supposed red wave, an orange haired Florida man announcing another presidential run and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 15, 2022
Hour 1: An ugly hate crime story from West Virginia highlights how we still have two separate criminal justice systems in the US. How Kari Lake making fun of Paul Pelosi likely cost her the Arizona Governor election. Why bullying is the most important attribute Republican voters look for when selecting candidates. A Russian missile…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/15/22)
Brett Johnson is joined by Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talk about Patrick’s column about how the Minnesota GOP need to quit treating the state like Mississippi and how the Minneapolis Police Department could see a wave of resignations at the end of the year.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 14, 2022
Matt recounts an amusing visit to the grocery store; diving into the deeper breakdown of the election; small cattle producers’ woes; Fargo vs. Grumpy Old Men for best Minnesota-based movie; a closer look at how COVID deaths may have changed state elections; Jaleel Stallings and the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 11, 2022
Hour 1: FOX News pundit/clown Jesse Watters says single women need to get married immediately so they stop voting for Democrats. Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman during the 1990’s animated TV show, passed away today. Plus your calls on Republicans trying for a constitutional convention, single women voting Democrats and Republicans playing the long game.…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (11/11/22)
We’re joined by former Republican Party strategist Michael Brodkorb. He and Matt talk about why the Jensen/Birk campaign failed, why Republican continue to struggle in Minnesota and whether they’ll learn from their structural disadvantages.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 10, 2022
Hour 1: Matt likes November. Michele Tafoya comments about a potential 2024 Trump presidential run. How rural Wisconsin areas vote Republican with no logic whatsoever. Brett Johnson is joined by Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice. They talk about whistleblower protection laws in the midwest and at the federal level. A shocking number of states…
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Read MoreBrett Johnson with Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice
Brett Johnson is joined by Ross Stadheim of MJSB Employment Justice. They talk about whistleblower protection laws in the midwest and at the federal level.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 9, 2022
Hour 1: A red wave or a small toxic spill? It was a great night in Minnesota but a mixed bag in Wisconsin. Despite what pundits said, abortion remained a top issue for voters around the country yesterday. It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about last night’s midterm elections, including…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (11/9/22)
It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about last night’s midterm elections, including the red mirage, GOP infighting after Trump’s major candidates lost, abortion driving voters and more.
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Election Night Coverage With Matt McNeil – November 8 2022
Matt is joined by an all-star Election Night guest list of Rick Smith, Jeff Stein, Robert Pilot, and Patrick Coolican providing early insight and commentary.
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Read MorePatrick Coolican with Matt – Special Election Coverage – November 8, 2022
Robert Pilot with Matt McNeil -Special Election Coverage – November 8, 2022
Jeff Stein With Matt – Election Night Coverage – November 8, 2022
Rick Smith with Matt – Election Night Coverage – November 8, 2022
The Matt McNeil Show – November 8, 2022
It’s Election Day and Matt kicks off with Cliff Schecter discussing analysis and predictions for big races around the country; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for a look at the local election picture.
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Read MoreCliff Schecter with Matt – November 8, 2022
Cliff stops by on Election Day to discuss his predictions for national outcomes.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 7, 2022
Yard cleanup; Matt’s frustrations with theater patrons not silencing their phones; Election Day is tomorrow; Tyler Kistner allegedly involved in a questionable auto accident.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 4, 2022
Hour 1: It’s crunch time with the elections less than a week away, and they will likely come down to Democratic turnout. Why polls are likely underestimating Democratic support. Next it’s our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. They talk about how the last two Novembers have been rough for COVID, so will this November…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Zack Stephenson (11/4/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is Zack Stephenson, who is running for State House seat 35A (western side of district 35), which includes portions of Anoka, Coon Rapids and surrounding areas in the north metro.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Kari Rehrauer (11/4/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is Kari Rehrauer, who is running for State Senate seat 35, which includes Anoka, Coon Rapids and surrounding areas in the north metro.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (11/4/22)
It’s our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman. They talk about how the last two Novembers have been rough for COVID, so will this November be the same? Also new vaccine effectiveness, staying safe over the holidays and with traveling, new variants of concern and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 3, 2022
Powerball is over $1 billion and Matt discusses what would really happen if you win; Yahoo claims doom coming for Democrats; Matt explains why he doesn’t allow much space for conservative viewpoints on the show; DST controversies; Reed Olson and Alan Roy are Democrats of the Day.
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Read MoreReed Olson with Matt – November 3, 2022
Reed Olson is the DFL candidate for House District 2A.
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Read MoreAlan Roy with Matt – November 3, 2022
Alan Roy is the DFL candidate for Senate District 2.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 2, 2022
Hour 1: Will Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter go down as one of the worst business purchases of all time? Wisconsin Republican candidate for Governor Tim Michels says Republicans will never lose another election in the state if he wins. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Republican flirtations…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Rep. Rick Hansen (11/2/22)
It’s our bonus Democrat of the Day with rep. Rick Hansen from district 53B in the southeast metro.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with State Sen. Aric Putnam (11/2/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is State Senator Aric Putnam from District 14, which includes St. Cloud and surrounding areas.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (11/2/22)
It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about Republican flirtations with fascism, Republican candidates joking about Paul Pelosi getting physically attacked by a right wing extremist, election deniers pegging their hopes on overturning the 2020 election on Clarence Thomas and more.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – November 1, 2022
Halloween recap; Republican voters just want bullies; the flood of GOP-skewed polls; Brad Tabke is Democrat of the Day; best movies made in Minnesota; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday interview with Brett.
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Read MoreBrad Tabke with Matt – November 1, 2022
Brad Tabke is the DFL candidate for House District 54A.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 31, 2022
It’s Halloween; a fiery speech from the pulpit about Herschel Walker; Matt reminds Democrats that they need to get into less safe districts; Michael Brodkorb joins the show to discuss the upcoming midterms; Tom Emmer in trouble; food news.
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Read MoreMichael Brodkorb with Matt – October 31, 2022
Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to discuss the upcoming midterms.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 28, 2022
Hour 1: Reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s husband being attacked at home by a far right winger. Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. What will that mean and the debate on whether people should leave Twitter. Our Democrat of the Day is Brad Pfaff, who is running in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes portions…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with John Crippen (10/28/22)
Matt is joined by John Crippen, Executive Director of the Hennepin History Museum. They talk about why Minnesotans still talk about the 1991 Halloween blizzard, infamous Minneapolis 1890’s murderer/possible serial killer Harry T. Hayward and more scary stories!
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Brad Pfaff (10/28/22)
Our Democrat of the Day is Brad Pfaff, who is running in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes portions of southwestern Wisconsin.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 27, 2022
MN Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Matt; Wisconsin congressional nominee says “leftists” don’t “love America”; Heather Gustafson is Democrat of the Day.
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Read MoreHeather Gustafson with Matt – October 27, 2022
Heather Gustafson is the DFL candidate for Senate District 36.
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Read MoreSteve Simon with Matt – October 27, 2022
Steve Simon is the Secretary of State for the state of Minnesota, running for a third term this fall.
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Read MoreThe Matt McNeil Show – October 26, 2022
Hour 1: Stories from the road in South Carolina, including the Waffle House, a Halloween Tour, revisionist southern history and more. Then it’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about early voting trends, how Republicans are campaigning (or not) on abortion, the Fetterman vs. Oz debate, a second woman accusing Herschel…
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Manilan Houle (10/26/22)
Matt is joined by Manilan Houle of the Fon Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. They talk about a planned merger between Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd and Kansas City Southern and the very negative potential environmental impacts.
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Read MoreMatt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/26/22)
It’s our national political expert Jeff Stein. Matt and Jeff talk about early voting trends, how Republicans are campaigning (or not) on abortion, the Fetterman vs. Oz debate, a second woman accusing Herschel Walker of pressuring her to get an abortion, Kanye West and more.
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