The Matt McNeil Show

Dr. Alice Mann is running to represent Lakeville and Burnsville at the Minnesota State Legislature in the 2018 election.

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Matt talks with Jack Rice about President Trump announcing Brett Kavanaugh as his Supreme Court justice nominee. Democrat of the Day Julie Sandstede is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 6A.

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Susan Du joins to talk about her article for City Pages on Billy Gaze serving decades in prison for Minneapolis serial killings. DNA blames someone else. Molly Beck from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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Are Minnesota drivers confused by flashing lights? Also a look and civil war history. And how to be patriotic in the age of Trump.

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Our Democrat of the Day is Carlie 48B candidate Kotyza-Witthuhn. Then Matt on if the economy is in trouble under Trump. And why Democrats need to campaign in outstate Minnesota.

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Matt returns from vacation! Matt talks the importance of unifying the Democratic party. Talks with Ben Olsen talks about his fundraiser for operation fishing freedom. Plus we hear from you, lots of great phone calls from listeners.

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Brett Johnson and Hunter Hawes fill in for Matt. They talk with Stonewall Democrats. Minneapolis Pride and police presence. Another police shooting and its implications.

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The 35W construction project is causing traffic nightmares. Also Matt on why someone needs to go to jail in the case of Minneapolis police officers drugging suspects. And Jeff Stein on Rudy Giuliani being a terrible lawyer, Trump trashing the FBI, and Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration.

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Commander McNeil reports for duty and talks about Trump inventing something called “Space Force.” Also was the CD5 convention really worth having? And Trump refuses to stop to immigrant kids from being separated from their parents.

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Matt speaks with Molly Beck of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about special elections held in Wisconsin last night. Then Jeff Stein joins Matt to talk about Trump’s North Korea summit.

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Matt speaks with Cliff Schecter as they breakdown Trump’s North Korea summit. Also why Republicans are too blinded to see why Trump is a huge disaster for their pocket books. And Bill Vikander is our Democrat of the Day running for MN-35A.

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Matt shares his thoughts on some of the possible negative aspects of the upcoming CD5 DFL convention. Then Matt’s thoughts on the SCOTUS ruling on the Ohio voting purges.

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Matt McNeil speaks with attorney general candidate Matt Pelikan about he got the DFL endorsement and his campaign against some big names in the DFL AG primary. Them Matt shares some thoughts on the unfortunate passing of Anthony Bourdain. And can Trump actually read (no joke)?

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David Pepper from Ohio joins to talk about corruption in the state. Matt talks about kids and graduation and how busy that can be. Also new surrender humans products.

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Matt talks about how to deal with Trump supporting trolls. Then a conversation about how the ag sector is so important to our economy and how Trump and The Republicans are messing it up. And a MinnPost article which speculates Why Keith Ellison is running for Attorney General.

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Matt talks about the “Lord of the files” crazy day with campaign filings. Keith Ellison for AG, Ilhan Omar for Keith Ellisons seat, and lots more shake ups. Michael Brodkorb joins the program.

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Matt talks about the DFL state convention and the DFL infighting during the race for the governor endorsement. Also brief recap of all the latest Trump shenanigans.

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Matt speaks with our Democrat of the Day, Dan Solon who is running in 34A (the retiring Joyce Peppin’s seat). Also why Democrats need a candidate to run in every race. And Connie Rutledge gives us a preview of the upcoming Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire on Saturday at the State Fairgrounds.

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Erik Paulsen is finally having what he calls “town hall” meetings today. Also Matt on how the GOP legislature tried to force Mark Dayton’s hand. And Jeff Stein on national politics including Jeff Sessions and Roseanne.

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Matt speaks with former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe about Trum…errrr the NFL’s new policy on kneeling during the national anthem. Also Cheryl Youakim (MN-46B) is the Democrat of the Day and fills us in on the end of last week’s disastrous legislative session.

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Jeff Brand joins as the Democrat of the Day. Jeff Stein joins to talk NFL, Trump, Tomi Lahren, and much more.

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Trace Beaulieu aka Dr. Clayton Forrester from Mystery Science Theater 3000 joins the program. Then Ruth Richardson running for MN State House 52-B joins to be today’s Democrat of the Day!

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Matt speaks with DFL House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman about the close to last night’s legislative session. Also why Trump is a terrible negotiator.

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Matt talks about yet another school shooting, this time in Texas. Then, the dispute between Mark Dayton and the GOP legislature on education funding. Also Democrat of the day is MN-16B candidate Mindy Kimmel.

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Author Erik Rivenes joins the program “Dirty Doc Ames and the Scandal that shook Minneapolis.” Matt talks Supreme Court ruling on Sports Gambling.

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Matt responds to a New York Times editorial that claims it’s Democrats fault that Republicans voted for the incompetent Trump. Democrat of the Day is MN-25A House candidate Jamie Mahlberg. Also #RandyinCoonRapids returns!

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Dean Phillips is the Democrat of the Day and joins Matt in studio. Also Thomas McInerney makes an appearance on FOX News and makes some disgusting comments about John McCain’s military service.

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Democrat of the Day is Kelly Moller running for MN House 42-A. Then what is the Stanley Boyd school district in Wisconsin doing throwing away lunches of kids who can’t afford to pay? And Jeff Stein on national politics including the downfall of Michael Cohen and the Iran nuclear deal.

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Matt is joined by Heather Klassen a southwest Minnesota native, is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 23A. Also Gary Kaunonen joins to talk about his book “Flames of Discontent” Based on the most thorough base of documentary evidence that any study of this strike has engaged, Flames of Discontent breaks significant new ground in…

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Our Democrat of the day is state auditor and candidate for governor Rebecca Otto. Then Matt talks about the poorly designed traffic detours in the metro. And Tim Pawlenty’s former lieutenant governor, Carol Molnau, endorses Pawlenty’s GOP primary opponent, Jeff Johnson. Also what to make of Arne Carlson endorsing Richard Painter.

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Matt asks are drivers crazier now with the warmer weather? Then Trump continues his talk of trade wars. And Marla Vagts running for MN House 58B is our Democrat of the Day

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Matt draws an interesting parallel between the Boston massacre and the current anti-protestor bill being proposed by the MN House GOP. Then Jeff Stein talks national politics with Matt including a possible Mueller subpoena of Trump.

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Matt talks about Richard Painter entering the race against Tina Smith.

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Matt gives his thoughts on Avengers: Infinity War. Then into politics with more on Karin Housley not exactly being great on women’s issues. Also Rep. Sondra Erickson makes a bigoted remark about Native Americans. And Jack Rice joins the second half of the show to talk North and South Korea.

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Matt speaks with Briana Bierschbach of MinnPost about more sexual harassment problems in the Minnesota House. Then a bizarre interview that was conducted with senate candidate Karin Housley about women’s issues.

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Today Matt talks about the rampant gun violence we are facing routinely. Rep. Erin Maye Quade (DFL) announces she is staging a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest that there are not background checks on all gun sales. She plans to read stories of survivors and stats on background checks.

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The legislature (including some DFLers) are trying to weaken clean water laws before the inevitable mining accident. Then Matt receives his first NRA piece of mail. Also the Waffle House shooter has been arrested.

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Matt has more drama with people at the YMCA being grumpy. Are some people who are rich addicted to getting even more money. Also why conservatives pundits are misinterpreting the Comey memos. And do Republican voter always think the grass is greener on one side (Republicans) than the other (Democrats).

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The warm up is finally happening! Also Matt offers his campaign managerial services to the late campaign of governor candidate Keith Downey. Then Jeff Stein joins the show to talk about national issues including Hannity, North Korea, and Barbara Bush.

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Cliff Shecter joins the program. Matt talks about Dayton’s new supreme court appointment Paul Thissen. Also Trump might have trouble with his supreme court pick.

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The April snowstorm is finally over! Michael Cohen’s secret client turns out to be……….Sean Hannity! Also what did the DFL and GOP congressional conventions in MN over the weekend mean?

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Winter is coming (yet again)! Matt shares more thoughts on the millionaire who took food stamps and if there’s more of story behind what this guy did. And evangelical Christians will never abandon Trump under any circumstances.

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Paul Ryan announces he won’t seek reelection. Matt and Jeff Stein react to that and other national stories. Also a mummified monkey discovered in the old Dayton’s store.

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Matt talks about the special election today. Mark Zuckerberg’s Senate hearing. Minnesota Republicans may have trouble this fall.

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Matt shares his thoughts on hipsters trying to hard with “unis” (apparently segway type things with one wheel). Also Trump’s lawyer gets raided by Mueller and how Mark Dayton cleaned up Tim Pawlenty’s mess.

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Matt discusses the all the failures of the previous Tim Pawlenty administration. Also Minnetonka City Council candidate Keith Waxelman on his upcoming special election. And Matt simulates what an Erik Paulsen town hall would be like.

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Matt speaks with MinnPost reporter Brianna Bierschbach about the latest at the legislature including gun safety bills and sexual harassment training. Also the My Pillow guy is a big Trump supporter and why are sports and activities so expensive for kids. And Molly Beck of the Wisconsin State Journal fills us in on the WI…

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On today’s show: Where’s your global warming now Matt??!! Yes conservatives are trying to make that argument that April snow means there’s no global warming. Then Matt mocks conservative outrage at Obama’s tan suit who are now silent on all of Trump’s controversies. Also Kurt Daudt and the GOP house still are clueless on sexual…

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Matt talks Good Friday and Easter plans. The Republicans are full of new scandals its hard to keep track of them all.

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Matt speaks with House DFL leader Melissa Hortman about sexual harassment policies at the capitol and the lack of legislation being publicly debated in the legislature. Then Jeff Stein on Trump’s tariffs being especially bad for the midwest and ag industry.

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Yesterday Matt received a membership in his name to the NRA. Today Matt talks about plans with the membership. Suspicious behavior from Mary Franzon. Is she leaving facebook comments as a setup? Eric Paulson doesn’t understand the definition of town-hall. We listen to a voicemail of his new telephone town-hall.

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Matt is now an official member of the NRA (some knucklehead bought him a membership). Also Cliff Schecter joins in to talk about the #MarchForOurLives rally.

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Matt takes your calls and shares his thoughts on the impending and stupid Trump trade war as well as the March for Our Lives events.

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On today’s show: Republicans aren’t Nazis, but they seem to be #1 with Nazis. Also Matt’s outdoors corner and Jeff Stein chimes in on Trump and national politics.

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Matt talks about “Vote them out” chants as House committee shutdown after lawmakers vote against considering gun safety bills. Also recent school shootings and the skyrocketing rates of disaster.

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Why were there so many drunk driving arrests this weekend? Why the Republican proposal to arm schools is a dumb idea. Also Michael Brodkorb on the Sandra Grazzini-Rucki case.

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Dermot Flanagan joins Matt from Ireland to talk St Patrick’s Day.

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A new cell phone identity theft scheme is making the rounds in the Twin Cities. And Republicans don’t like free speech and the school walk outs today. Then Jeff Stein talks national politics with Matt including the PA-18 special election and the Rex Tillerson firing.

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Why did Trump fire Rex Tillerson? Was he told by Putin to do so? And Democrats are overthinking their strategy on the 2018 elections. Also Molly Beck of the Wisconsin State Journal on the latest Scott Walker debacles.

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On today’s show: Thanks to everyone for attending this year’s Blue State Ball! Also Cliff Schecter joins to talk about Trump’s murderer’s row of imbeciles (aka his cabinet) and how much trouble national Republicans are in, especially in Tuesday’s special election in Pennsylvania.

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Why did state senator Eric Pratt become so offended when a speaker on the senate floor said literal Nazis were Nazis. Also house district 15B has quite the cast of Republicans running to replace Jim Newberger. And why Republicans in the legislature are trying to put through a bill that deals with “in god we…

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Matt gives some final thoughts on the Bachelor debacle. Then on a more serious note does the stock market now look a lot like it did prior to the 2008 crash? Also why the MN GOP gun proposals at schools do nothing to solve the problem.

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Matt talks the Bachelor with superfan Hunter. Gun control and NRA nuts. Robert Baril of Laughing Matters joins!

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How did the local forecasters miss the snow storm forecast by so much? Also how much has Trump golfed and how Trump’s tariffs will hurt the economy. And should we eliminate tipping so everyone can get paid a living wage?

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Trump wants to start a steel trade war. Matt explains why this won’t likely go well for us. And then Pawlenty is still mulling a run for governor by using the wayback machine and the Minnesota Family Council.

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Someone in Pennsylvania steals a pot of meatballs and faces a $25,000 fine?! MN Republicans try to take credit for the new state budget surplus. Also Jeff Stein talking about national politics, gun bills, and election integrity.

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Matt talks about Blue State Ball VIP ticket giveaway. Visit AM950Radio.com to sign up for our mailing list and to win a chance for VIP Blue State Ball tickets. Matt talks about gun arguments as well as sexual harassment at the MN state capitol.

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Matt is sad the Olympics are over…and why did the gold medal winning curly team not get upgraded Delta seats? Then why conservatives are putting forth the meme that there would be no more shooting if we went back to the “good old days.”

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Guns are the topic of the day. Matt talks about Randy from Coon Rapids absurd statement yesterday. Arming Teachers? A terrible idea. We giveaway tickets to The Blue State Ball. Fried Fish Friday

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Nancy Nelson fills in for Matt and talks about Trump’s poor response to Parkland, FL shooting last week. Also your calls on how we should move ahead with gun reform.

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Ellie Krug fills in for Matt and follows up more about the Florida shooting and the inspiring speech from the student at that school, Emma Gonzalez.

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Ellie Krug fills in and takes your calls on what you think about the Florida shooting earlier this week as well as some other political subjects.

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