The Matt McNeil Show – August 13, 2020

Matt “mourns” Danielle Stella’s defeat in the CD5 Republican primary, but may have found a new friend across the river in CD4; State senate Republicans’ surprise firing of Nancy Leppink, and how this is retaliation against Tim Walz’s emergency powers; Minnesota coronavirus update; Racist Christmas Tree Guy has his job back, and Matt is not…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 11, 2020

Matt starts the show talking about legendary working actor and Minnesota native James Hong, who just passed away. Georgia and other red states are having more issues with forcing students and teachers back to the classroom. Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his Vice President. DFL vice chair Marge Hoffa is our Democrat of the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 23, 2020

Matt starts off with words for Jim Hagedorn and Sean Nienow; Gretchen Piper is the Democrat of the Day; continuing the conversation on schools reopening; Mary Cerruti joins to discuss the upcoming reopening of the Walker Art Center.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 21, 2020

FL Rep. Ted Yoho’s verbal attack on AOC at the US Capitol; Matt gives an in-depth explanation for why schools can’t reopen; the passed police reform bill and failed bonding bill at the state legislature last night and why Matt expects the bonding bill has a good chance of eventually passing this fall.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 16, 2020

Sandra Feist is Democrat of the Day; did MPD Union Director Anna Hedberg lie to the state senate about the “give it up” order for the 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis? Also, MST3K’s Frank Conniff joins to discuss his latest upcoming project.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 14, 2020

MN State Senate candidate A. John Peters joins on Democrat of the Day; Republicans continue to push for schools to reopen; GOP state reps Eric Lucero and Kurt Daudt both had interesting days yesterday – Eric, you think your supporters are with you on masks, and Kurt, did that suit come out of Don Cherry’s…

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2020

Matt follows up on the other day’s tornadoes; Matt warns about fake Democrats running outstate being propped up by conservative interests; Minnesota update; Bill Corbett joins to discuss his upcoming Radio Round event on Sunday, July 12.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 9, 2020

Two Minnesota Republican state senators who opposed tornado relief for North Minneapolis several years ago got a tornado of their own in their districts last night, and Matt hasn’t forgotten in case they come asking for aid; Minnesota update; author and politician David Pepper joins the show to discuss Ohio politics and his new book.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 8, 2020

Matt calls out congressional Democrats for not being forceful enough on the Russia/Taliban bounties; State Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen has some curious comments about Minneapolis kids being shot; Jeff Stein joins for his weekly interview.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 7, 2020

Naked man in Duluth’s sewers! Then, Sen. John Hoffman joins to discuss his reelection campaign; Edina COVID spike, and it’s all about the younguns this time; Matt and family visit Mall of America; Sen. Scott Jensen is in hot water for dismissing COVID’s threat.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 19, 2020

Matt continues the discussion on Columbus; coronavirus is still a major threat; Calvin Griffith’s statue removed from Target Field; Paul Gazelka has a problem – someone from his own district was arrested for arson in Minneapolis.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 18, 2020

Coronavirus update; Matt warns Dean Phillips not to sign the Trust Act; Rep. Pete Stauber thinks Bob Kroll is a pretty swell guy; outstate Republicans stonewalling police reform is like metro DFLers blocking hypothetical aid for rural farmers.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 06.05.2020

Gazelka attempts to usurp Walz? A look a the newest Covid-19 numbers for MN and Walz’s upcoming adjustments to business restrictions. Trump outdoes himself with disgusting comments about George Floyd and how he’d feel about Trump’s economic numbers.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 06.04.2020

Jack Rice joins Matt to begin today’s show. Together, they discuss the new charges againt the Minnepolis police officers responsible for the death of George Floyd. Gazelka’s pleas to Trump look suspiciously like an attempt to subvert Gov. Walz. Mary Kiffmeyer’s comments on reperations and race.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 06.03.2020

Did Kroll and Gazelka give away their plot to subvert Tim Walz? Were the MPD targeting media? Later in the show Jeff Stein calls in to talk with Matt about how Trump and Biden are handling the coronavirus and the George Floyd protests.

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The Matt McNeil Show – June 1, 2020

Today on the show, Matt talks about the protests and riots resulting from the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police, as well as reads Bob Kroll’s letter defending the murder of George Floyd to police officers in his federation.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 05.22.2020

On today’s show: The State Fair makes probably the only decision they could make, which is cancelling this year’s fair. Also Trump recklessly demands churches be reopened. Lots of right wingers think they’re somehow immune from COVID-19. Then Matt makes a tribute to our WWI veterans. And dancing at the end of the show!

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The Matt McNeil Show – 05.21.2020

Democrat of the day, Kaela Berg, joins Matt to discuss her campaign for MN 52B, how her work in labor organizing has prepared her for politics, and the reality of life for the many people working 2 or 3 part time jobs The State Fair’s outlook looks grim. People refuse to socially distance for. .…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 05.20.2020

Minneapolis reclaims its throne as the #1 park system in the country Gov. Walz explains the plans for the June 1st limited reopening of restaurants, salons and more Jason Lewis cries Jeff Stein joins Matt to discuss Trump’s latest attempts to divert attention away from his most recent failures

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The Matt McNeil Show – 05.14.2020

Personal shoppers unmasked in the grocery store Sara Flick, candidate for MN Senate District 25, is Matt’s Democrat of the day Tim Walz announces the state will begin to reopen Maria Reva joins Matt to discuss being an opera librettist and her new collection of short stories

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The Matt McNeil Show – 05.13.2020

Bde Maka Ska’s name change is now official and permanent Democrats need to provide an alternative to the relief programs offered by Republicans Later in the show, Jeff Stein joins Matt to discuss how Democrats are opposing Republican efforts

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The Matt McNeil Show – 05.08.2020

How long term care facilities are handling CoVID-19 Minnesota wins 1st place in social distancing Schools deal with the issue of graduation ceremonies Unemployment and the Dow are both up? Robert Baril joins Matt to discuss his life as a comedian during the quarantine

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Will Never Trump Republican’s Strategy Work?

  “On today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt opens with Cliff Schecter giving his take on Never Trump Republicans and the strategies the Democrats should employ to gain power.  Danielle Stella fails to the Republican Party endorsement against Ilhan Omar.   WhY Do PeOpLe GeT tO CaMp In DoWnToWn St. PaUl??!?”   Aired May…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 05.07.2020

On today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt opens with Cliff Schecter giving his take on Never Trump Republicans and the strategies the Democrats should employ to gain power. Danielle Stella fails to the Republican Party endorsement against Ilhan Omar. WhY Do PeOpLe GeT tO CaMp In DoWnToWn St. PaUl??!?

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2020

Matt speaks in support of the class of 2020; Matt has an issue with Rep. Eric Lucero, who objected to gender identity being added to state hate crime definitions; the city of Lakefield in Jackson County rejects stay at home despite Jackson County becoming a major hotspot.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 05.01.2020

On today’s episode: Scott Jensen plays golf Minnesota sees a spike in Coronavirus cases (because of increased testing) Tractor theft Bill Corbett of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Rifftrax talks with Matt about what he has been up to and promotes a charity script read of his movie ‘Hate Mail’ DISCO!

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The Matt McNeil Show – 04.30.2020

Matt has an altercation involving a dog, a park, an old crank, and a sign (or lack thereof.)Puzzles are back! Walz authorizes an extension of the stay at home order with a couple relaxations. A band of small businesses sues the Governor’s office over their businesses being forced to close. And to close the show,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 04.29.2020

Matt opens today’s show with Jeff Stein to discuss Trump’s handling of Coronavirus and his refusal to accept help from his fellow Republicans. Meat processing plants fail to accept any responsibility meanwhile Trump demands that they remain open. ‘Deplorables’ would sacrifice our lives for a haircut.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 28, 2020

Mike Pence tours the Mayo Clinic in Rochester – without a mask! AND he brought Jim Hagedorn with him! What the heck are these people doing? Matt also gives a roundup of the people charged with violating Minnesota’s stay at home order.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 27, 2020

Today on the show, Matt talks about the shingle creek pollution and homelessness, he addresses the photoshopped image shared, and he talks about how James Buchanan has led the Republican to their wealth over working class mentality.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 04.24.2020

On today’s episode Matt takes a look at the disaster that was Rochester’s #OperationGridlock. Ellison zeroes in on people exploiting scarcities during the shutdown. Parks are closing off some of their amenities. in the later half of the show Matt is joined by Mystery Science Theater’s Trace Beaulieu.

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The Matt McNeil Show – 04.23.2020

On today’s show Matt delves into the various businesses and locations still to be closed or cancelled on account of the Coronavirus like school and the State Fair. Grocery stores are looking well stocked despite reports of our overly specialised agricultural system intentionally destroying product. The food system in this country can’t prioritize the well…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 04.22.2020

n today’s show Matt talks about how some people are using the Coronavirus as an excuse to litter, the “Flu Klux Klan” demands others go back to work, and meat processing plants across the midwest are hotspots for infection. In the second half of the episode, Jeff Stein joins Matt to discuss the rapidly deteriorating…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 04.16.2020

On today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt explores the ways people are using teleconferencing during this shelter at home order. Actor Brian Dennehy passes away and Matt pays tribute to some of his most iconic roles. A single pork processing plant in South Dakota has over 600 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – 04.15.2020

On today’s episode Matt opens with a recollection of his youth spent roaming the woods of New England. Coronavirus and the very "Christian" response to it. Minnesota passes an emergency insulin bill. In the final half Matt welcomes on friend-of-the-show, Jeff Stein, to talk all things social distancing and weigh in on the Democrats strategy…

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