The Matt McNeil Show

On today’s show, Matt has a first person run-in with a MAGA-ite at the grocery store. Trump is the chosen one? Ellison goes after a landlord trying to evict during the pandemic. and conservatives are getting their talking points from their leaders.

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On today’s episode of the show, Matt goes over Walz’s extension of the shelter-in-place order and clarifications on changing conditions, voter privacy, and Jeff Stein discusses Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race.

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Today on the show, Matt plays Governor Walz’s State of the State speech. He then reprimands racist comments from anyone, including his own fans. And he finishes the show by responding to Jennifer Carnahan.

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On this episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt addresses the concerns about him promoting shopping early in the the morning to get hard to acquire items. First Ave celebrates 50 years in business. and Trump’s failures are because Nancy Pelosi tore up Trump’s plans… his only copy.

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On today’s show: getting up at the crack of dawn for toilet paper, the scourge of personal shoppers, poultry spitters and how Trump states continue along in their delusions about Covid-19 being a hoax.

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On today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show, Matt goes through the current state of Minnesota and the nation in the time of Coronavirus. Later in the show he is joined by Jeff Stein to discuss Trump’s sudden reversal of position in how to respond to COVID-19.

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Today on the show, Matt talks about social distancing and why Jason Lewis is wrong as usual.

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Opening today’s show is an old fashioned rant from McNeil, nothing life or death here, just something that really gets his goat. Late the economic relief bill and the end is nowhere in sight.

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Matt begins today’s show with a theory about the culprits at the heart of the toilet paper shortage. It seems like more people are enjoying the outdoors than ever before. Cliff Schecter calls in for the second half of the show to discuss the progression of Covid-19 and relief package working its way through congress.

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Today Matt opens the show discussing Tim Walz’s new announcement of the Shelter in Place order placed across Minnesota. Why is it to late to “flatten the curve”? Later in the show Jeff Stein joins the conversation to discuss how the rest of the country is coping with the pandemic.

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Today on the show, Matt talks with Ken Martin about leadership during the pandemic. Matt then exposes the Republican “stimulus” bill for what it is: a half trillion dollar slush fund.

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Matt reports on the state of grocery stores in the early days of our panic over the Coronavirus. Are these shortages being driven by lack of supply? Democrats’ potential solutions are coming up short.

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Corona and Markets and Stein — Oh My!

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Today on the show, Matt talks about the corona virus and why we should all be taking this very seriously.

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Matt McNeil spends the bulk of today’s show discussing the Coronavirus and the newly declared state of (peacetime) emergency that was declared across Minnesota. Trump’s mismanagement of the emergency is historically poor. Later in the show Robert Pilot calls in to voice his disappointment with the results of the St. Paul teachers’ strike.

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On today’s show, Matt weighs in on the impact Trump’s speech had on the DJIA and the country as a whole. Is it a contender for worst speech ever given? Sports, events and any other large gathering of people are being cancelled or postponed. In the second half of the show Neal Loidolt, President and…

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On today’s episode of the show, Matt opens with the millionaire venture capitalist doing battle with the Bde Maka Ska name change. Coronavirus continues to spread globally and is now being classified as a pandemic by the WHO. Later in the show Jeff Stein joins MAtt to discuss Bernie Sanders, the upcoming debate between him…

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On the show today, Matt interviews Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins! What is going on with the Corona Virus and what does Bernie Sanders have to do to stay in the race?

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On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Matt addresses Warren’s dropping out of the Democratic Primary and the additional challenges she faced by being a woman. Matt outlines what he believes Bernie needs to do in the next two big primary dates to stay in contention for winning the primary. Minneapolis is finally doing…

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Today’s Matt McNeil show covers all things Super Tuesday, the Surprise results of Minnesota going Biden and more. Later in the show Jeff Stein calls in with his takes on just what happened.

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Today on the show, Matt talks with Elizabeth Warren surrogate, Lisa Bender, and Bernie Sanders surrogate, Jeff Weaver. Matt offered a chance for every campaign to have some time and these two responded. Matt also talks about Amy Klobuchar dropping out of the race.

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Matt opens today’s show with a look at the disastrous stock market crash. Why does Pence’s Coronavirus team consist almost exclusively of people involved in finance? A good school is no replacement for good parenting. Republicans continue to hold off on the emergency insulin act hoping to elicit more “contributions.” In the final segment Matt…

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Today’s show opens with Matt voicing his excitement over Ash Wednesday and the begining of Fish-Fry Fridays. Star Tribune tries to bury polls that show most of the state is not in favor of various right wing policies. A look at the caucus proposals from last night. Later in the show Jeff Stein joins Matt…

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Today on the show, Matt recaps the 2020 Blue State Ball and thanks everyone for attending! He then calls out the 1980 US Olympic hockey team for supporting Trump at a political rally, wishes Minnesota’s 7th congressional district a hearty farewell, and finishes by reminding unions that Republicans are NOT working for them.

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Ilhan Omar pushes for an investigation into the now infamous "car-fire" North of Minneapolis. Danielle Stella is the physical embodiment of Yakkety-Sax. Matt cooks up a grift to solicit conservative donations with TURD (Trump Usurps Republican Doctrine). Trump ignores the pleas of the CDC by bringing 14 US citizens infected with the Coronavirus home.

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Today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show is 2 hours! Beginning with a look at how the the Civil War is being taught today versus how it was portrayed in the past. Hopkins experienced decades of economic damage as a result of greedy business practices. Jim Hagedorn has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but…

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On today’s Matt McNeil, a car fire rages on! Will cheating be punished or will it be ignored, the MLB will have to decide. Later in the show Jeff Stein joins Matt to talk about Bloomberg’s opportunity to attack Sanders.

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Today on the show, Matt talks with Democrat of the Day Cheryl Youakim, state representative from Matt’s own district 46B. Matt then explains the story behind why he’s given the republican representative Matt Grossel the nickname, Pokey.

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Matt begins today’s show with Democrat of the day, John Persell of MN-5A. Republicans looking desperate to hang on to the Minnesota seats they still have. Democrats need to door-knock to ensure victory in some of the more contested areas of the state. How Republican hypocrisy kills all of their arguments against future Democratic presidents.…

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Opening today’s show, Matt speaks with Thom Hartmann about his newest book and upcoming visit to Minnesota for the Blue State Ball. Matt announces the station plans for Super Tuesday and a live broadcast with Devil’s Advocate. Democrat of the Day is Michael Northbird from district MN-2A. And 2nd amendment sanctuary cities? Matt explains his…

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On today’s episode Matt explains what he found most interesting about the results in New Hampshire. How can Klobuchar turn this result into an actual path towards electoral success? State Republicans continue to hold popular bills hostage. Matt compares Buttigieg and Sanders to two previous presidents. And in the final half of the show Jeff…

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Today on the show, Matt talks about Klobuchar’s uphill battle for the nomination, the astronomic  cost to see events at tax payer funded stadiums, and has a great interview with Democrat of the Day Mary Kunesh-Podein.

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On today’s show Matt identifies and analyzes the two distinct groups who’ve brought American politics to the place they are at today.

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On today’s episode Matt begins by addressing the complete embarrassment that was was the Iowa primary. Does Iowa deserve to be the first? Republicans don’t see the issue with swearing on their religious text (that they claim to value SO greatly) and then bold-faced lying. Is Romney the only Republican with a conscience?

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On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Matt opens with a speech given by Romney to the Senate about why he is choosing to impeach Donald Trump. Klobuchar ought to question whether she has a route going forward. Jeff Stein calls in in the latter half to discuss Biden and his strategy/feasibility as a…

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Today on the show, Matt talks about the Superbowl and Native American sports mascots. He finishes up by touching on the Iowa caucuses.

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Matt takes a tumble at the Winter Carnival. VanDenBroeke apogizes for his comments against Muslim immigrants. The new right wing plot to elect Trump will be to sow spite amongst the moderate side of the Democrats. Chad Hobot show up in the second half of the show for Democrat of the day. Climate change is…

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Today’s episode of The MAtt McNeil Show begins with a shocking revelation about the true origins of the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s royal family. The car from a recent hit-and-run in Edina winds up in Mankato. A Catholic priest manages to interpret the Bible to justify his Islamophobia. LAter in the show Matt is joined…

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Matt continues the conversation about the circumstances surrounding the death of Kobe Bryant, discusses who exactly leaked the Bolton book excerpts (hint: it’s pretty counterintuitive but what else would you expect from this administration?), and hosts MN Senate candidate (District 56) Robert Timmerman on Democrat of the Day.

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Today on the show, Matt talks about the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, the new evidence against Trump, and interviews with Sydney Jordan the Democrat of the Day from 60A.

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On today’s episode of Matt’s show he addresses Trump’s appearance at an anti-abortion rally. How are the religious right being hypocrites when they refer to their positions as being pro-life? Mayor of Virginia, Tom Funk, takes issue with unequivocal facts because they contradict his delusions. Later in the Democrat of the day Zack Stephenson joins…

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On today’s episode of the show, Matt opens by talking about overconfident drivers and then the story about a black man who had the police called on him at a TCF bank. Matt gives examples, both anecdotal and systemic, of how white privilege is an undeniable reality in this country. Democrat of the Day Heather…

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On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Matt opens with a declaration of kangaroo court directed at the Senate impeachment hearings. Republicans can’t defend themselves so instead spend all of their time attacking. Most Republicans are unwilling to accept the fact that they were in the wrong. Paul Gazelka presents a bill to legalize…

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On today’s show, Matt talks about those who are truly responsible for the death of the American Dream, just how rich the richest people really are, and hosts Minnesota State Sen. Susan Kent on today’s Democrat of the Day.

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Matt is joined by Minnesota State Representative Jamie Becker-Finn on Democrat of the Day as they discuss her efforts to protect the deer population from chronic wasting disease. Matt also talks about the impeachment trial beginning in the Senate and how it relates to the Ukraine crisis with the recent revelations from Trump/Giuliani associate Lev…

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On today’s show Matt talks about Apple Watch thefts in the Twin Cities, the continuing backing down of Trump in the trade war with China, and speaks to comedian/former 2020 candidate Ben Gleib.

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Matt opens today’s show with a new Democrat of the day, Lindsey Port. Later Mike Lindell’s MyPillow comes up short in the consumer reviews pillow rankings. Democrats need to grow up and get behind whoever ends up being the nominee. And Minnesota Republicans feign support of progressive issues to mislead voters.

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Today on the show, Matt talks with Democrat of the Day Ken Martin. Matt then addresses the cheating Houston Astros and accountability of the wealthy. Matt wraps up the show debunking the ideal “diamond in the rough” stories and how rough the rough actually is.

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Matt is joined by Jack Rice to discuss the latest developments in Iran and how recent events could affect US policy in the Middle East. Also on the show today, MN GOP chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan is moving out of St. Louis Park.

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Matt opens today’s episode with “losers”. Beltrami County takes an anti refugee stance. Education can not be solved through simply bussing and open enrollment. How are Republicans making sense of and justifying the Soleimani assassination? And MNGOP Chairwoman, Carnahan, manages to stick her foot in her mouth all while associating with racists.

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On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil show Matt weighs in on the Republican’s plans with Iran. Minnesotans decide how they’re going to handle incoming refugees. For the end of the show Matt welcomes on Jeff Stein to make sense of the primaries in this shifting international climate.

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On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Fastenal Canada goes cheap with their Christmas Gifts and fires a manager who points it out. C O R N TR A I N. Minnesota still has no emergency insulin and Australia burns. Far right wing characters tour the countryside of Minnesota preaching lies, fear and hate.…

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Today on the show, Matt talks about the Iranian connection to the Christmas story and a huge unpaid vet bill for miniature horses.

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Today on the show, Matt talks about gun violence and the importance of voting in the 2020 election.

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Matt interviews Ola Larsmo, Author of Swede Hollow and local photographer Martin Keller.

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Matt interviews Theresa McCormick, Director of Programs at 2nd Harvest and Rick Gerber of Union Gospel Mission.

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Matt Interviews Brian Horrigan, Exhibits Curator at the Minnesota Historical Society, and Jay Weiner, author of “Professor Berman: The Last Lecture of Minnesota’s Greatest Public Historian.”

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On today’s show, Matt talks about the trade “deal” with China, a court upholding a Native American treaty, and the many non-Christian dealings of Donald Trump.

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Matt begins his show questioning just how social “social” media truly is. Mark Johnson pretends crime only exists within urban cities. Republicans pretend to care about gun violence. Mid way through the show Paul Metsa calls in to talk about his upcoming projects and regales Matt with stories of his Christmas song and proclamations about…

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On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil Show, Matt begins with a summary of outrageous comments wishing for a school shooting. Republicans are unwilling or unable to defend Trump’s character and innocence. Later in the show Cliff Schecter joins Matt to discuss the how the impeachment will proceed now that Nancy Pelosi has suggested that…

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Matt faces a difficult decision this Christmas; should his ham be sandichable? A summary of pro-impeachment rallies around the state. Star Tribune manages to ignore the rallies completely. Listener calls proclaiming Matt has vastly underestimated their attendance. Republicans continue sinking to lower and lower depths.

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Matt Begins today’s show with a story about an incredible out of touch boss and her interpretation of what a Christmas bonus should be. Trump’s bizarre letter to Pelosi, Democrats need to grow a backbone and defend the impeachment process, a flu a running rampant in Minnesota schools and Paul Gazelka’s brain is melting quicker…

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Today on the show, Matt talks about the not-so-yuge rally at the Mall of America,  the Teamster strike in St. Louis County affecting snowplow drivers among others, the trouble with bringing jobs to rural Minnesota, and finishes up with the disastrous Jim Hagedorn townhall meeting.

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Today’s Matt McNeil show is all over the place! Polite thieves, Boris Johnson outperforms predictions, Chinese trade news is continuing to repeat itself. An attempt to brand a right-wing “squad” leaves the gate limping. And a 700+ pound black bear is poached, while it’s killer is charged with federal crimes.

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Today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show begins with Matt donning his chef’s hat. Republicans can’t deny obstructing congress. Charter schools and open enrollment are failed experiments and we ought to stop propping them up. Agriculture continues to feel Trump’s disastrous tariffs. Closing the show, Rick Vogt of the TC Ballet joins Matt to discuss…

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Matt opens today’s show with an anecdote about a recent Post Office visit. Was it a fluke or does the Post Office have issues with management? Later Cliff Schecter calls in to discuss the Trump impeachment.

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On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil show: the story of a boy, a hot-air balloon, the Minnesota Vikings and a malfunctioning rope. Bob Kroll feeds a troll. William Barr loses the thread.

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