The Matt McNeil Show

Matt gets a Catholic mailer; Michigan school shooting leaves three dead; more bravery from the Minnesota GOP!; today’s COVID update; Foo Fighters abruptly pull their Minneapolis stop on next year’s tour over COVID policies; Gov. Kristi Noem’s taxpayer-funded renovations to the governor’s mansion; Dr. Rebecca Wurtz of the U of M epidemiology department speaks with…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Thanksgiving and holiday weekend recap! Then the MN COVID-19 update. Our COVID positivity rate remains above 10 percent with only a small handful of ICU beds available statewide. Hour 1 segment 2: A closer look at the impact of long COVID. Who does long COVID usually effect, what symptoms do they…

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Brett Johnson guest hosts today. Populism and the two political parties; caller Rick from Oregon shares his thoughts; Patrick previews Thanksgiving football for non-football fans; Brett discusses Thanksgiving movies with lots of suggestions from callers; Rick Smith of the Rick Smith Show which will debut on AM950 on Monday night joins Brett.

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Anti-vaccine outbursts at a town hall hosted by two state Republicans last night and the fallout from an editorial related to the town hall; the history of Thanksgiving; fighting at Hopkins High and the contested school board meeting over racism at Prior Lake; recount to determine a winner in Minneapolis City Council care; North Dakota…

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Matt talks about the challenges of the education system; today’s COVID update; Minnesota poet Robert Bly passes away; tragedy at Waukesha holiday parade last night; when will we acknowledge racism is bad?; our hospitals are breaking; Terry John Zila’s annual Thanksgiving week visit talking about holiday dishes.

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Rittenhouse acquitted; today’s COVID update; Brett Johnson sits down with Ricardo Lopez of the Minnesota Reformer; Austin Durry of local band Durry makes an appearance.

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Matt and Patrick talk Thanksgiving dishes; Matt details today’s grocery store trip; today’s COVID update: Cliff Schecter of the Daily Beast makes a visit with Matt talking national politics; Matt lashes out at Democrats refusing to play the same games as the GOP; plan to keep birds from slamming into US Bank Stadium is cancelled;…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Which MN Republican will try taking credit for the infrastructure bill they voted against first? Jim Hagedorn is an early contender. The MN COVID-19 update. State Senate Republicans continue threatening to fire MN Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. Hour 1 segment 2: MN schools are struggling with staffing amid the…

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A steep decline in child poverty; today’s COVID update; a planned conservative protest at KSTP-TV, which makes no sense; man shoots a deer in the middle of town; Russia blows up its satellite which puts the ISS crew at risk; MinnPost’s Walker Orenstein talks with Brett Johnson; Minneapolis facing $111 million in lawsuit payouts and…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Matt starts the show with Denise Specht, President of Education Minnesota. She talks about how this year has been tough for teachers amid the pandemic and angry parents over cultural wedge issues. She also talks about staffing shortages, teachers being called back into work while sick and more. Hour 1 segment…

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Hour 1 segment 1: We start the show with Jack Rice joining Matt. They talk about the DOJ issuing an warrant to arrest Steve Bannon, the mess that is the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, the trial of shooting of Ahmaud Arbery and more. Hour 1 segment 2: If Keith Ellison were persecuting the Rittenhouse would the…

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Nekima Levy-Armstrong joins Matt to discuss what’s going on in Minneapolis; Matt updates on the racism story from Prior Lake High School; Matt salutes Veterans’ Day with his usual statement about right-wingers “supporting the troops”; Rittenhouse update; today’s virus update; Sven Sundgaard’s weekly weather visit.

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Remember to check your calendars for yard waste pickup with our weird fall; the fixing of the Rittenhouse trial to get him off; accusations of emails sent from a non-public Tim Walz state-maintained email account last year; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; racist incident at Prior Lake High School; how much money is too much for…

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Anita Talsma Gaul of the Lyon County DFL and author of a recent Minnesota Reformer piece joins Matt to discuss winning back rural Minnesota; today’s COVID update; Brett Johnson drops by; Brett speaks with Deena Winter of the Minnesota Reformer this week; Matt discusses the passing of actor Dean Stockwell; the Walker County Jane Doe…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Matt is joined by Kris Ehresmann, director, MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division. She talks about vaccinated children ages 5-11, Minnesota counties with low vaccination rates, booster shots and more. Hour 1 segment 2: A recap of Matt’s weekend festivities. Tragedy at a Travis Scott concert in Houston over…

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Hour 1 segment 1: CNN does a report about inflation that features a woman who complains the price of milk is high (her family buys 12 gallons of milk a week!!). How to respond to conservatives over the holidays who argue the 1/6 domestic terrorists are being treated unfairly. Hour 1 segment 2: What other…

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Illustrating a misunderstanding that police and Republicans have about Minneapolis’s Tuesday vote results; today’s virus update; What is your state’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Apparently one site has interesting research; COVID spreading in deer, and another warning about CWD; Sven Sundgaard joins Matt.

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Hour 1 segment 1: A recap of last night’s elections in Minneapolis and St. Paul. How was Mayor Jacob Frey able to get reelected and why did Minneapolis’s question 2 police charter amendment fail? Hour 1 segment 2: Matt talks about problems both moderate and progressive Democrats will face in the future. Hour 1 segments…

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Matt and Patrick talk about the Vikings’ disastrous Sunday night; Election Day updates; Matt discusses ranked choice voting with multiple callers expressing their own thoughts on the subject; Patrick Coolican joins Brett to discuss Election Day news; today’s virus update; Matt discusses the differences between what Democrats and Republicans want out of life.

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Hour 1 segment 1: Matt starts the show being joined by MN Secretary of State Steve Simon. They talk about tomorrow’s elections, election security and integrity, voter registration information, how to track results and more! Hour 1 segment 2: Halloween recap! Hour 1 segments 3/4: How to counter Republicans who say they have “questions” about…

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Matt details a spooky coincidence that happened on a recent hike (you can view the photos for yourself at @MattMcNeilShow on Twitter); Matt criticizes the about-face by Republicans on essential workers’ bonus pay; today’s COVID update; Greg Bakun and Onae join Matt for a Halloween preview.

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Matt is back, broadcasting from the McNeil Palace Complex; Matt shares his perspective on hospital care with his time spent in medical facilities this year; today’s virus update; Matt unloads on Democrats for letting Joe Manchin torpedo budget bills on his own; Matt and Patrick talk Halloween; Matt with a horrific story about no-knock warrants;…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. We start the show talking about the history of America’s political parties and economics. Hour 1 segment 2: Your calls about the Kennedy’s and are Republicans getting nervous about being too conspiratorial? Hour 1 segment 3: More calls on the governor’s race in Virginia,…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. He starts by talking about how the DFL is potentially missing a winning issue for them in expanding rural broadband. Hour 1 segment 2: The 19th anniversary of death of Senator Paul Wellstone, one of the great progressive icons in Minnesota and US history.…

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Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today; Todd talks about what’s happening with the Republican party today, with anecdotes from Adam Schiff, Minnesota Sen Mark Koran, and the oversensationalism of the media; Stupidest Things Republicans Did This Week, Part 1; the battle between Tim Walz, Ryan Winkler, and Jeremy Miller in the state government; Scott…

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Hour 1 segments 1: It’s Matt’s last day for awhile as tomorrow he has hip surgery. Today we talk about the Minnesota Reformer story about a Minneapolis Police officer admitting their department has “taken ‘hands-off’ approach to crime fighting.” Hour 1 segments 2/3: Continuing with the Reformer story, what would happen if other professions like…

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Naked woman at a football game in Missouri; Biden administration restarts the process of placing BWCA mining under moratorium; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to discuss Minnesota politics from a Republican perspective; today’s COVID update; update on the Hillman Township family fighting to preserve access to their home and the…

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Gully Boys’ van stolen; today’s COVID update; Tim Walz/Peggy Flanagan officially announce their re-election bid; charges filed in the Eastern Carver County School mask meeting scuffle; Brett Johnson joins for this week’s crime beat from International Falls; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Enbridge fails to meet their deadline for cleaning up an aquifer breach spill; chronic…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Matt talks about the show he saw over the weekend at the Guthrie, “What the Constitution Means to Me,” and why it especially needs to be shown everywhere. And unfortunately one of the audience members had a cell phone go off twice during the show. Hour 1 segment 2: The Minneapolis…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Sports! We start the show talking about problems with MLB after the Dodgers/Giants playoff game last night. The MN COVID-19 update. And state Senate Republicans are playing more games with the upcoming special session to distribute COVID relief money to workers. Hour 1 segment 2: State Senate Republican leader Jeremy Miller…

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Former City Pages writer Aaron Rupar joins Matt for the first time in a few years; Matt talks about the labor shortage issues and how some companies seem willing to take the blow of lost revenue over paying workers more; Minnesota Reformer story on the cops caught on tape hunting protesters; Kim Potter’s defense explores…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Matt might have to get a new car for the family. Then this morning his social media feed was flooded with right wingers all posting the same “proof” of election fraud. Hour 1 segment 2: Your calls on trading in cars and a caller who is an election judge. Hour 1…

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Owl on the loose from the Minnesota Zoo; Matt gets accosted by a man wondering why he is wearing a mask indoors; today’s COVID update; Jack Rice joins Matt; dumb crooks take us to Mankato this week; Brett catches up with Patrick Coolican for their Tuesday interview; Matt talks about the excuses and double standards…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Matt is joined by Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe of Native Roots Radio who is live in Washington DC to discuss today being Indigenous People’s Day. They discuss the history of colonialism, native representation in government (and how even native elected officials are still ignored by most politicians), stopping Lines 3 and 5…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Whoever painted the lines on the biking/walking path at Victory Memorial Park failed miserably. Medtronic issues an ‘urgent’ recall of insulin pump remote controllers vulnerable to hacks. The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: The University of Minnesota’s vaccine mandate takes effect today. And nursing homes in Minnesota continue to…

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Today’s virus news; Axios Twin Cities’ article on Minnesota state employee vaccine requirements; driver hits bear with their car; DOJ employees threatened to resign as Trump tried to push his election theft narrative; Sven Sundgaard joins Matt for his weekly weather update.

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Hour 1 segment 1: People who don’t take advantage of turning right on red lights. Why is the Star Tribune still trying to not covering or at the very least burying the Jaleel Stallings police brutality story. The MN COVD-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: A new study shows that if you’ve had COVID before…

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A disturbing story from the Minnesota Reformer about police “hunting” citizens during the Floyd riots; Greg Donofrio of the Hennepin History Museum joins Matt to discuss the impact of I-35W’s construction; a man’s crime spree across Duluth/Superior last week; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit with Brett; today’s COVID update; Enbridge reimburses Minnesota police for surveilling and…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Facebook is down!!! Matt unfortunately came into contact with a visitor at a family gathering that came down with COVID. Hour 1 segment 2: The MN COVID-19 update. Why is the Star Tribune still leading with breakthrough infections when reporting COVID cases? And greater Minnesota is seeing a spike in cases…

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Matt talks about a story from Native Roots Radio yesterday about Orange Shirt Day; Minnesota COVID update; townships leaving money on the table; Matt details an incident at a local drug store with an impatient customer; MinnPost’s Peter Callaghan visits with Brett Johnson; Kristi Noem’s new scandal related to her alleged extramarital affair; San Antonio…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Scott Jensen tweets that “most” Minnesotans want him to be governor…what??!! Jensen also tries to pivot saying he’s not anti-vaccines. A surrender humans segment with the one chip challenge. And the MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: A listener actually tried the one chip challenge. Should unvaccinated COVID patients be…

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A new women’s soccer team announces plans for Minnesota as Matt and Patrick discuss names; update on an athlete criminal case from St. Cloud; Proctor School Board continues to be evasive on the nature of the incident that caused the suspension of football activities; Jeff Stein talks this week’s big news with Matt; State Rep.…

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Today’s virus update, with Matt telling a horrifying story from how COVID is impacting non-COVID emergencies; Mike has an idea how to push people to get shots; Brett Johnson stops into the studio, and then speaks with Patrick Coolican for their Tuesday conversation; Matt talks about the reluctance of Democrats to embrace their own principles;…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Matt speaks with Kris Ehresmann, Director of the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division. She talks about COVID outbreaks at the MN State Fair and schools, contact tracing, the upcoming flu season and COVID booster shots. Hour 1 segment 2: More about the massive numbers of COVID cases we’re…

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Matt discusses his upcoming hip replacement; Dr. Scott Jensen confirms he worked for Planned Parenthood, which could be a major issue with some prospective GOP voters in the gubernatorial race; today’s COVID update; mass shooting at a grocery store in Tennessee; COVID cases rising quickly in Minnesota schools; most Minnesotans believe Biden legitimately won election;…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Matt talks about movie going during the pandemic age as this morning he saw the new Marvel movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The MN COVID-19 update and how Republicans continue to believe any anti-vaccine propaganda. And rural MN counties are doing a terrible job with COVID. Hour…

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It’s the 21st of September!; Matt moves into the more pressing topic of Paul Gazelka bidding for disgruntled outstate DFL support to make a play for metro suburbanites, and Matt explains why this probably won’t help him, and the rumored support of State Rep. Dave Lislegard for Gazelka; Matt continues with redistricting and the looming…

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Hour 1 segments 1/2: Yesterday’s Vikings last second meltdown was more proof that new stadiums for pro sports teams won’t bring in more money for the state, championships, prestige or anything else. Hour 1 segments 3/4: Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe of Native Roots Radio joins Matt. She talks about the MN DNR’s very shady relationship with…

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Matt discusses the decline of physical banks; Minnesota Supreme Court restores Minneapolis police ballot question; COVID news and updates; Line 3 update; the waaaaaaambulance comes for Jim Hagedorn; Brett speaks with Hibah Ansari of the Sahan Journal about various voter proposals in both Minneapolis and St. Paul; Sven Sundgaard joins Matt to discuss our weather…

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City of Sartell removes Thin Blue Line decals from their police cars – caller Chris adds his thoughts on this; Matt updates on some crime stories including last week’s killing of a 12-year old boy and the four people found shot dead in an SUV in Wisconsin over the weekend; Brad Heath of Reuters to…

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Hour 1 segment 1: Speeding cars and bad drivers are rampant now after the empty roads of 2020. The MN COVID-19 update. Hour 1 segment 2: Minnesota Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns, who lost his Mom and family members to COVID-19, calls out those refusing vaccine. Hour 1 segments 3/4: Jeff Stein joins for his usual…

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