The Matt McNeil Show – October 17, 2018

Matt takes the Star Tribune to task for collaborating with a far right “media” outlet on a fishing expedition against Keith Ellison that unsealed his divorce records and not only turned up no instances of abuse by Ellison, but embarrassed his ex wife. Also Jeff Stein talks national politics in the second half of the…

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Did The Star Tribune Go On A Fishing Expedition Agaist Keith Ellison

Matt takes the Star Tribune to task for collaborating with a far right “media” outlet on a fishing expedition against Keith Ellison that unsealed his divorce records and not only turned up no instances of abuse by Ellison, but embarrassed his ex wife.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 16, 2018

A follow up from our caller Ryan who on Friday made allegations against Doug Wardlow that after he came out and attempted suicide, Wardlow told him “you couldn’t even get that right.” Ryan wonders how someone from the Wardlow campaign found and tracked his Facebook page just one day after his original call to AM950.…

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A Follow Up from Caller Ryan on Allegations Against Doug Wardlow

A follow up from our caller Ryan who on Friday made allegations against Doug Wardlow that after he came out and attempted suicide, Wardlow told him “you couldn’t even get that right.” Ryan wonders how someone from the Wardlow campaign found and tracked his Facebook page just one day after his original call to AM950.

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A caller says Doug Wardlow allegedly harassed a gay classmate in high school suicide attempt mocked

A call from someone who says he attended high school with Doug Wardlow. A frightening call about when he came out he says he was ridiculed by classmates including Doug Wardlow which caused him to attempt suicide. He alleges Wardlow told him after the attempt “You couldn’t even do that right.”

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 12, 2018

DFL & Labor Endorsed Dave Hutch for Hennepin County Sheriff joins as the Democrat of the Day. Also a call from someone who says he attended high school with Doug Wardlow. A frightening call about when he came out he says he was ridiculed by classmates including Doug Wardlow which caused him to attempt suicide.…

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A MN Republican Isn’t Outraged by Possible Financial Fraud of Fellow Conservatives

Why does Steve Drazkowski have such a big problem with problem Illhan Omar’s finances but not not Rob Undersander (the rich white welfare fraud) or GOP house speaker Kurt Daudt getting his credit card debt forgiven from an agency that happen’s to have a capitol lobbying wing .

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 10, 2018

Matt speaks with our Democrat of the Day Joe Perske running in MN Senate District 13 (the only senate seat up this year which will determine the chamber’s control). Why does Steve Drazkowski have such a big problem with problem Illhan Omar’s finances but not not Rob Undersander (the rich white welfare fraud) or GOP…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 9, 2018

We’re now streaming on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! Matt speaks with our Democrat of the Day Terry Gjersvik (MN-27A Candidate). Then Matt reacts to Randy’s call yesterday that was shall we say, light on facts. Also Duane Quam is a house Republican candidate in MN 25-A and melts down at a debate and steals his…

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A #Triggered Republican Snowflake Literally Steals The Mic From His Democratic Opponent At A Debate

Duane Quam is a Republican house candidate in MN 25-A and gets #triggered at a debate and steals his Democratic opponent’s microphone. So much for the tolerant left. Or wait, right. More at: http://www.bluestemprairie.com/bluestemprairie/2018/10/how-chivalrous-state-representative-duane-quam-shares-the-new-civility-with-ms-mahlberg.html

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 3, 2018

Matt explains the difference between when a rural white conservative steals almost 5 million dollars vs. when a black guy commits petty theft. Why are 18-29 year olds still not exactly enthused to vote? Jeff Stein joins us to talk about Kavanaugh, the FBI investigation, and how down ballot and future elections might be impacted.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 2, 2018

Our Democrat of the Day is Joe Heggard running in MN-24A. Paul Molitor gets fired. Matt and Brett disagree on if he should have been canned. Are guns addicting? And using gun nut logic isn’t it the addicts fault instead of the opioids themselves?

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 26, 2018

Are Republicans trying to put forward some fake Democratic candidates this election cycle? Republicans are hypocrites demanding Franken and Ellison resign but then are okay with Kavanaugh. Matt has some ideas for what benefits veterans should be guaranteed. Also Jeff Stein talks about the circus that is national politics with Brett Kavanaugh and the possible…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 25, 2018

Matt is not a popular sports fan at Wayzata high school. Everson Griffin is going througha  rough time with possible mental illness…is it due to concussion issues and why the Vikings played so poorly Sunday? Why to evangelicals excuse sexual assault and hate Democrats more than they love America? And our Democrat of the Day…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 24, 2018

Matt talks about the allegations against Rep. Jim Knoblach and his decision not to run. AG candidates Keith Ellison and Doug Wardlow debated last week and Matt talks about how DFLers need to come up with a better strategy to prevent a right wing takeover of the AG’s office. Democrat of the Day is Zack…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 21, 2018

Matt speaks with director Norah Shapiro about her new film Time for Ilhan traces the ascent of 34-year-old Ilhan Omar from influential community organizer to the Minnesota House of Representatives playing now at the Walker Art Center. Robert Bierman is the right candidate for 57A. As a small business owner, father, husband, and community leader Robert knows…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 19, 2018

Matt speaks with our Democrat of the Day from district 5A, John Persell. Also info on music party taking place this weekend being put on by Women’s March MN. The City of Orono is suing a woman on fixed income. Then Jeff Stein joins to talk about the Brett Kavanaugh/Senate Republican mess.

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The Race Bating of Mollie Tibbetts

Republicans care about the Mollie Tibbetts case in Iowa because of the opportunity to race bait and campaign from it. Conservative are silent about Collin Daniel Richards a white murderer of a ISU student Celia Barquin Arozamena. Republicans are upset that Collin Daniel Richards kills their narrative that ethnicity and immigrant status are the only…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 14, 2018

New polling data has been released in Minnesota’s major races. Smith/Housley is apparently “close” (7 points) while Newberger is getting crushed by Klobuchar (his catchy campaign slogan is “protect Trump”). Also MN-19A Reoublican candidate Kim Spears has made lots of racist and controversial tweets. Democrat of the Day Samantha Vang in district 40B. And Republicans…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 14, 2018

Democrat of the day Anita Flowe https://www.gowithflowe.com/ Anita Flowe is running for seat 17B in the Minnesota House. She is a passionate advocate of enabling all Minnesotans to reach their full potential to contribute economically and socially to our great state. A west-central grain elevator is going belly up, alleging that its general manager spent…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 13, 2018

Democrat of the Day Representative Laurie Pryor (DFL) District: 48A. Local Republicans are campaigning as Democrats. Many are using blue campaign colors, running on Democrat talking points, and generally distancing themselves from the Republican party. Matt talks about the homeless encampment in Minneapolis. By the end of September, Minneapolis officials want to clear the large…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 12, 2018

Matt speaks with our Democrat of the Day, Jim Read, who is running in MN-13A. Also CD1 candidate Jim Hagedorn has quite the history of making racist and sexist comments on his blog. And Jeff Stein talks about the Bob Woodward-Trump book, Trump calling Sessions a dumb southerner, and congressional polling trending towards the Democrats.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 11, 2018

Matt speaks with our Democrat of the Day, Alex Hering, who is running in district 9A. Also is there anyway to stop what’s called “creep” pictures? Also Matt reflects on 9/11 and our failure to get our first responders the care they need. Also why aren’t Republicans furious about CD8 candidate Pete Stauber using personal…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 5, 2018

Why are Minnesota Republicans scared to call themselves Republicans on their campaign material? Republican Doug Wardlow is an extremist that we can’t let become Minnesota attorney general. Why aren’t conservatives outraged about Trump calling Jeff Sessions a dumb southerner. Also Jeff Stein talks national politics including

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 4, 2018

Today’s Democrat of the Day is MN-31A candidate Brad Brown (who is also running against Kurt Daudt). Also Matt’s waiting in line debacle at the Minnesota state fair. Matt gives advice for how DFL candidates an refute the Republican Keith Ellison criticism argument.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 29, 2018

Matt talks about what he experienced on his trip to South Carolina and how Democrats in the south are finally ready to fight back against the Republican takeover. Then Jeff Stein on numerous national political topics including the Ron DeSantis monkey comment controversy, John McCain, and Trump’s bad week.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 28, 2018

Hunter Hawes and Brett Johnson fill in for Matt McNeil today and talk about state fair food and how Hunter first got into politics. Also Hunter and Brett answer state legislative survey questions that were given to state fair goers.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 22, 2018

Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes fill in for Matt. They talk Erik Paulsen and his sheepish responses in the Phillips Paulsen debate. Angie Craig and her strategy to not debate Jason Lewis. Minor League baseball is trashing on millennial’s to sell tickets

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 20, 2018

Robert Pilot and Krystal Moose of Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake fill in for Matt McNeil today. They speak about the homeless camp made up of primarily native Americans on Cedar and Hiawatha and what people can do to help.

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Matt McNeil Show – August 8, 2018

Matt wonders why 13,000 less Democrats showed up to vote in yesterday’s Ohio special election. Also elite lawn games in Edina. And Jeff Stein on national politics including Ohio’s special election and  GOP congressman Chris Collins charged with insider trading.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 3, 2018

Matt recaps the Pawlenty/Johnson debate and how both are arguing about who loves Trump more. Also Democrat of the Day is MN-26B candidate Tyrell Clark. Then a St. Cloud woman makes up a story about nearly getting abducted by a Somali man which turned out to be a total hoax.

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 31, 2018

Matt talks about how some people say you can never question the police ever. Also after Steve Drazkowski criticized Illhan Omar for illegally taking speaking fees, why didn’t he question Kurt Daudt for getting credit card debt forgiven by a company with a lobbying wing at the capitol. District 2B candidate Karen Branden is our…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 25, 2018

Apparently conservative Christians now think sasquatch is the devil. More traffic Armageddon with pretty much all of 35W closing this weekend in Minneapolis. What’s happening with the Polymet land swap and why are some Minnesota Democrats supporting it? What will it take to convict a Minnesota police officer of a blatant gun crime? Then Jeff…

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The Matt McNeil Show – July 16, 2018

Matt speaks with our Democrat of the Day, 21A candidate Lori Ann Clark. Then St. Paul City Council candidate David Martinez is in a bunch of legal trouble and Matt shares his thoughts on why he should get out of the race. And Cliff Schecter calls in to talk about the disastrous Trum-Putin bromance meeting.

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