The Matt McNeil Show

It’s the first of the newly expanded 2 hour Matt McNeil show! More Republicans are joining the traitor team and trying to overturn the election. How did Republicans begin accepting extremists? An Albert Lea bar is defying the closure order from Gov. Walz and shows the reopen movement is not as popular as it’s portrayed.…

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We start today’s show with some Christmas messages from our member listeners. Reopen MN businesses said they would practice social distancing if they reopen…what happened when they actually did reopen? No safety measures taken at all. Selfishness is pervasive this year especially among Republicans and the reopen crowd. Concert and event venues are in need…

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Torey Van Oot of Axios joins Matt to preview the new launch of their Twin Cities newsletter and discuss local news; coronavirus updates from around the country; why doesn’t local media focus on MPD abuse?

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Listener holiday card readings; a handful of bars and restaurants defy the state’s orders to remain closed to indoor dining and drinking, and Matt focuses on the already-soiled reputation of one of the co-owners of a Lakeville joint that participated; bars doing this really don’t understand the consequences of their choice both from a health…

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Matt talks about COVID with a personal note, the Electoral College, and more. Joining Matt is Jeff Stein.

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Matt dives into the details of the Minnesota Reformer’s article about misconduct by Minneapolis police officers and how their disgraceful actions lead some officers to promotions rather than jail.

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Matt start’s today’s show talking about the anniversary of Sandy Hook and the tasteless and disgraceful responses we saw from conservative Republicans. The electoral college officially votes for Biden for President despite some Republicans threatening violence. MN lawmakers strike deal on $216M COVID relief package. The US AG sector could be hurt even more by…

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The continued buffet of streaming options – is it a good thing that there are so many streaming service “factions”?; coronavirus update; the cowards who approved the white supremacist church in Murdock, and those who keep fighting a losing battle for Trump; some Minnesota GOP lawmakers have tried to sign Minnesota onto the Texas lawsuit…

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Ghost Box Radio host Greg Bakun joins Matt to add expert opinion to Matt’s graveyard photo; coronavirus discussion; Minneapolis city council approves a budget with significant police funding slashing under veto threat from Jacob Frey; a small Minnesota town approves a permit for a racist church.

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Matt discusses COVID, sports, Iowa slaughterhouses, and ghosts! Matt is once again joined by Jeff Stein.

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Republicans continue to refuse to accept defeat both at the national and state levels with Texas filing lawsuits to the Supreme Court and Mary Kiffmeyer attacking our own election integrity; Jack Rice joins to discuss the outcome of legal proceedings against the man who pulled down the Columbus statue at the State Capitol.

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Matt has some grievances with Big Foot and ghost hunting reality TV shows. Matt takes a haunted picture at a cemetery that features an unexplained red dot. South Dakota is still a mess with their COVID response. Self proclaimed “aggressive centrist” Matthew McConaughey defends Trump supporters on a podcast. MNGOP chair Jennifer Carnahan makes more…

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New poll coming: when do you start to get concerned about having no snow at Christmas?; Michelle Bachmann asks the Lord for four more years of Trump and Georgia senate wins; unions have always been double crossed by Republicans and still don’t learn; coronavirus; Paul Gazelka and Steve Drazkowski opposed coronavirus aid for individuals and…

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Adam Duininck, Director Of Government Affairs at North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters joins Matt for a can’t-miss conversation; coronavirus update.

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Matt talks about the potential Republican candidates for Governor of Minnesota, leftover turkey, and Trump news with Jeff Stein!

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Matt points out the hypocrisy in the Carpenters’ Union supporting Trump and Line 3 while opposing the Southwest Light Rail line; coronavirus; redo the presidential election, and only the presidential election, under martial law?

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A recap of Matt’s Thanksgiving weekend. Melania tries for a slightly less creepy White House Christmas this year (also a holiday she complained about decorating for while on tape). Paul Gazelka meanders his way onto Matt’s Facebook page, and Matt has quite the response for Gazelka. Republicans make no effort to appeal to metro areas.…

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Ellie Krug of Ellie 2.0 takes over for Matt today. Ellie talks about thankfulness, the tough times, and the goodness of all people!

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Matt can’t stop you from getting together, but hopes you will at the least be cautious and not complain if people get sick; virus update; South Dakota’s continued sky-high virus rates and how Matt traces all of the Midwest’s current crisis back to Sturgis.

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Matt heads down to the Minnesota River off Normandale; the continued selfishness of COVIDiots; an incoming GOP rep aided by a fake marijuana candidate taunts the state government and shows his true ambitions; Michigan certifies for Biden.

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Toplessness legal for everybody in Minneapolis; Penny the Turkey killed by the DNR; coronavirus; Jennifer Grand Canyon Carnahan update; chef and food expert Terry John Zila joins the show to discuss his Thanksgiving catering and some fantastic ideas you can try at your smaller gathering this year.

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People continue to deny COVID and cry victim when it hits them; what about the liberties and freedoms for people not to get sick?; State Auditor Julie Blaha joins the show; Tyson Foods management in Iowa taking bets on how many employees would become ill with COVID.

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Tom Bakk and Chris Tomassoni depart the DFL caucus to become independents, which Matt thinks was fraudulent and orchestrated with the Senate GOP well before the election as both ran as DFL candidates; coronavirus update, new restrictions coming; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit.

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Paul Gazelka lied about coronavirus to his colleagues; coronavirus update; fall football playoffs cancelled due to COVID; Robert Baril joins the show to preview his upcoming events.

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We start today’s show with DFL state Senate minority leader Susan Kent talking about Senate Republicans not sharing information about a COVID outbreak within their caucus. What did Republicans know and when did they know it? Also Pat Kreitlow with Up North News talks about the latest in Wisconsin political news including a state Supreme…

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Biden clinches Georgia, and Matt illustrates why this is the end of whatever sliver of hope Trump has of pulling this out; coronavirus update; state GOP hypocrisy on the virus led to massive sickness and death.

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Matt thinks Republicans have overplayed their hand trying to plan for a possible Klobuchar nomination to a Biden cabinet post; conservatives question Matt on his veteran status and how they have chosen Trump over country; coronavirus disaster continues.

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Happy Veterans Day! Matt speaks about the abhorrent behavior of Trump supporters and Trump himself, COVID news, and more.

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The “Sovereign Citizen” returns, in Winona; coronavirus spiraling out of control across Minnesota; Sgt. Anna Hedberg is back.

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Biden officially beats Trump!! Why claims of voter and election fraud from Republicans are plain stupid. The race for 2022 starts now. The 71 million who voted for Trump will vote for the GOP in 2022. Will you vote in 2022? Why Georgia Democrats had more success compared to other states. And more on what…

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Dance party to celebrate BIden’s impending victory! Also, HW Brands’ member interview with Matt.

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Biden creeps closer to victory; Matt continues the discussion from yesterday on the DFL’s somewhat Pyrrhic victory on Tuesday night in Minnesota and how both rural and metro residents have legitimate gripes but also need to refocus; coronavirus continues its explosive, rapid spread.

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Matt talks about the Presidential election! Matt talks about the failures of the Democratic Party, Trump supporters and the grim COVID figures.

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House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler joins Matt; Election Day coverage.

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We start today’s show with Secretary of State Steve Simon talking about how people can make sure their vote is counted (don’t vote by mail at this point). He also talks about rules regarding voter intimidation on election day. Then Matt calls out Republicans for preventing veterans and active duty military personnel from voting. What…

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Why is Trump struggling?; DFL chair Ken Martin joins Matt; Matt discusses the dirty tactics Republicans plan to employ on Election Day.

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Trick or treating; Pat Kreitlow of Up North Wisconsin News joins Matt; Minneapolis police union recruiting poll watchers; Supreme Court could throw out ballots at Trump’s whim.

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Justice Paul Thissen joins Matt; shocking coronavirus news continues across Minnesota and Wisconsin; Democrats need to stop playing nice with the GOP.

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State hous speaker Melissa Hortman starts off today’s show as she and Matt talk about the bonding bill and the upcoming legislative elections. Also the Charlie Brown Halloween (and other holiday specials) will no longer be shown on network TV. The long term health impacts of people who survive having COVID-19 are very scary.

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Rep. Steve Sandell is Democrat of the Day; coronavirus update; the hypocrisy of the MPD.

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Connie Lindstrom is Democrat of the Day; Matt has a dire warning for anyone who isn’t planning to vote; coronavirus update.

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Matt speaks about Rudy Guiliani, COVID, the upcoming debate, and more! As always, Jeff Stein joins Matt.

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Jess Hanson is Democrat of the Day; the GOP’s last ditch attempt at increasing control of the state legislature; coronavirus update.

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It’s Matt’s birthday…and October snowmageddon!!! Matt updates us on the storm and why October snow isn’t all that unusual. Also Matt reflects on the passing of Sid Hartman. Then how COVID is still rapidly spreading in MN, especially rural counties. A look at how the metro growing at a faster pace than rural MN will…

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Matt smashes the Hunter Biden email controversy; record setting day of COVID cases in Minnesota; MN GOP disowns a candidate over anti-Semitic comments 2 1/2 months later and Matt wonders why it took even 2 1/2 hours; Matt calculates the gigantic deficit Republicans will have to make up based on early voting alone in Minnesota.

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Matt’s hike at Nerstrand Big Woods; bonding bill passed; Jennifer Carnahan’s no good, very bad day; call your friends and tell them to vote; unemployment numbers not good.

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Matt speaks about COVID, electoral politics, and Trump! Jeff Stein joins Matt this week for some banter.

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Lindsey Port is Democrat of the Day; please get out and vote; which Jim Hagedorn scandal are you? You can find out; coronavirus update; House Republicans are getting nervous about not having a bonding bill passed to bring home to their constituents.

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Matt starts the show talking about Indigenous People’s Day (not Columbus Day) and how Matt voted today. Also why are MN Republican house members now finally open to a bonding bill? States surrounding Minnesota are doing a terrible job managing COVID-19 outbreaks. Responding to the Amy Coney Barrett hearings Matt talks about how the corporate…

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Idiot drives from southwestern MN to Duluth for a Trump rally, punches a WCCO reporter once he gets there; a private security firm has enlisted guards to watch Minneapolis polling places against state law; Jim Hagedorn in ethics trouble yet again.

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Rep. Liz Olson is Democrat of the Day; the emboldenment of militia idiots comes to a crescendo with the arrests of several men plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer; get out and vote; coronavirus update.

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Matt speaks about politics, the president, COVID, and the PRESIDENT’s COVID case. Jeff Stein is back as well.

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We start today’s show talking about the death of Eddie Van Halen. Then Matt talks about two reasons why he didn’t sleep well last night. One being a libertarian leaning friend who tried justifying the Proud Boys. The other on how Republicans will easily go along with Trump to try and steal the election.

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Chris LaTondresse is Democrat of the Day; Matt discusses the far-reaching implications of the Trumps’ positive COVID tests and how they directly impact Minnesotans with all the state officials he had contact with and who they have since then had contact with.

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Matt’s Democrat of the Day is Caitlin Cahill; Coronavirus Update; Matt talks about some of the impacts of the virus on his life; Jack Rice talks with Matt.

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Matt discusses the presidential debate, baseball, COVID, and more!

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Carlie Kotyza-Witthun is Democrat of the Day; Matt’s Homer Hanky rant; coronavirus update; polls show a greater acceptance of BLM, even in more conservative regions of the state.

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We start today’s show with Cliff Schecter talking about Brad Parscale, Trump’s taxes (or lack thereof), the SCOTUS, the Biden vs. Trump debate and more! Also Matt talks about how Democrats should campaign in rural areas.

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Former Maryland governor and 2016 presidential candidate Martin O’Malley is Democrat of the Day; the Serial Squirter has been arrested; what Minnesota would look like right now in terms of the virus if Republicans were in control.

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The CD2 race postponed due to the death of candidate Adam Weeks; we still need to take COVID seriously, please; coronavirus update; Brad Kovach is Democrat of the Day.

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Matt speaks to Jeff Stein about RBG, Breonna Taylor, and rapid migration of American rural families.

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Matt continues the discussion on what will happen next with the Supreme Court and all the things conservatives might be chomping at the bit to strike down; coronavirus update; more QAnon candidate lunacy; Flo from Minneapolis voted early!

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Today we talk about how we got to this point of having Trump replacing RBG thanks to people not voting in 2016. How should Democrats (especially moderate Dems) respond once a new Trump justice is on the court? Also Secretary of State Steve Simon is our Democrat of the Day to talk about how people…

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Matt recites a few powerful speeches about the struggle for justice to encourage us during these trying times.

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Matt speaks with Justice Paul Thissen, and offers words of power for this trying time.

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Matt talks about his COVID concerns, polling results and how they’re reported on, and delivers a heartfelt speech about the atrocities committed under Trump’s immigration institutions.

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Matt talks about polling, Republican missteps, and more! Jeff Stein joins Matt again for another phenomenal interview.

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Jon Olson is Democrat of the Day; coronavirus update; Edina shooting; Ramsey County sheriff’s position future.

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Matt begins with a reminiscence about 9/11; wedding superspreader event; coronavirus update; Mike Howard is the Democrat of the Day; analysis of the special session.

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College kids fueling the spread of COVID-19 and the people screaming for football to come back; coronavirus update; Jeff Stein’s weekly interview.

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Pickles; how the west metro has suffered under Republicans; coronavirus update; Brian Raines is the Democrat of the Day.

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Matt talks about the significance of Labor Day Weekend; Trump’s disrespect for the military; Coronavirus update.

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Coronavirus update; Paul Gazelka just got owned by Tim Walz; police made commemorative pins for the riots in Minneapolis – seriously. Aric Putnam is Democrat of the Day.

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Matt discusses Kirk Cousins’s mask and virus comments; Minnesota coronavirus update; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday interview.

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Kate Luthner is Democrat of the Day; what are *you* doing to make the blue wave happen? Coronavirus update.

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Today on the show, Matt talks about Trump’s failing health, the lack of Republicans condemning Kyle Rittenhouse murdering protesters, and talks to MN Senator John Marty from senate district 66 for the Democrat of the Day.

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Another news outlet finally picks up the Jack Tomczak story; MN GOP took their watch party to South Dakota giving a big middle finger to their own state; coronavirus update; Quinn Nystrom is Democrat of the Day.

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Matt discusses what is inherently wrong when a white kid who shoots three people is let go by the police while a black man is shot 7 times in the back in the same city; coronavirus update; MN GOP communications director Jack Tomczak’s disturbing allegations of committing stalking/harassment against his ex-wife and why no one…

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