The Matt McNeil Show

Joining guest host Brett today were: Courtney Nagle of Media Matters Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha

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Greg Bakun fills in for Matt on this Monday Greg talks about the events of the weekend from the current administration Greg has on an Animation historian and ME TV Cartoons Refined Devine Psychic Medium Deb joins Greg for hour 2 talking about grounding and one question readings

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Mike McIntee fills in for Matt today! On today’s show: – John Parker and Jim Pounds start the show talking LGBTQ news and previewing Pride. – Aaron Klemz of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy on the environmental impact of data centers. – We start hour 2 talking with independent journalist Mary Turck about ICE…

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Cliff Schecter starts off the show today; Juneteenth and our current realities; vigil remembering Speaker Emerita Hortman and her husband; shooter’s time on a state board; revisiting the timeline of events and people possibly connected to the murderer.

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Sen. Mike Lee and right-wing rhetoric; latest developments in Iran conflict; majority of Trump voters opposed to Iran strikes in new poll; why did Trump supporters not come for the parade?; sports roundup; Hortman home broken into; North Dakota man threatens Minnesota-type attacks against a local DA; local news roundup.

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Assassin’s timeline; combating right-wing rhetoric of Sen. Mike Lee and others; Trump reeling from embarrassing parade turnout and G7 cold reception; Iran tensions escalating; news roundup; water quality concerns; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Philip Byther of the Walker joins Matt to discuss what’s coming up at the center;

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Today’s show will reflect on the tragic assassination of Speaker Emerita Hortman and attempted assasination of State Senator John Hoffman and their families.

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On today’s show: – Trump’s approval rating tanks – Updates on the Israel/Iran conflict, and how a ground invasion of Iran is not realistic. – We’re joined by Patti Vasquez for the 2nd half of hour 1. – A look at where all of the No Kings protests are taking place around Minnesota. – How…

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Jolly Ranchers under fire for health risks; US Senator dragged out of DHS hearing; Saturday’s Trump “celebration”; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Mike Lindell keeps hurting himself; GOP attacks governors in hearings on immigration; will Democrats stand and fight?; shootings at graduations possibly connected.

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Passing of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson; Trump’s alleged plans to deploy troops to more cities; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; Macbeth curse strikes again; Luther Seminary campus closure; BWCA mining provision stripped from federal budget bill; government still has no idea on how to execute tariffs; digging into the bills passed at the…

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The right’s hypocrisy on small government and control; military situation in Los Angeles; government suggests troop presences will increase nationwide; Tulsi Gabbard definitely seems compromised; Iowa mandates teaching about unborn; Patrick Coolican returns; Matt analyzes the budget deal; MPD sends memo reminding not to assist with immigration raids.

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Trump sends troops into Los Angeles; recollections of the continued deliberate targeting of the news media; RFK removes vaccine advisory panel; Lake of the Isles pencil sharpening; Mike Lindell on trial; Minnesota budget special session; the real villian in why the Minnesota Legislature is facing the problems it is; right-wing sore losers; Bob Kroll has…

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Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt today! On the show: – Matt Gertz of Media Matters on how legacy media is covering Trump. – What is fascism? – Michelle Griffith of the Minnesota Reformer on the upcoming special session and budget agreement. – Why the agreement at the legislature still needs to be friendly for…

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Tipping culture out of hand; Trump and Elon have their inevitable fallout; Supreme Court rulings on Mexico suing gun manufacturers and reverse discrimination; elderly woman assaulted on flight; woman arrested for assaulting flight attendant at MSP; state legislature updates; Greg Bakun talks Doctor Who and the poison in pop culture.

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“Land snorkeling”; bettor harasses track athlete; economy concerned about tariff uncertainty; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; passing of Vikings great Jim Marshall; fallout from local restaurant raids; gap in opportunities in rural areas.

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Heavy wildfire smoke sweeps in; physical altercations roundup; some Republicans oppose the big beautiful bill; report on how deeply Musk’s influence has infiltrated the federal government; concern for our national parks; immigration raid on Lake Street restaurant; Matthew Blake of MinnPost joins Brett this week; robbery spree at cabins; suspicious death near Mankato.

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Doctor Who season finale; Joni Ernst sucks; crypto scam and market warning signs; Trump imposes more steel tariffs; issues with local gun violence; measles-infected child went to Mall of America; Matt discusses the challenges of raising kids in modern life; open enrollment changing school demographics; Star Tribune offering staff buyouts.

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On today’s show: – Elon Musk’s White House sendoff amid the New York Times report about his heavy drug use. – TACO getting under Trump’s skin. – Greg Bakun of GhostBox Radio reports live from Des Moines Con! – GOP town halls that don’t go well. – Never trust Minnesota Republicans on transportation issues, especially…

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President John Tyler’s grandson dies; will AI eradicate us; HHS report released with a lot of false information; Trump tariffs blocked by court last night; Wolves disaster; northern MN city councilor charged in property damage; how close are we to a budget deal?; SNAP assistance under grave threat; teenager dies in drunk driving accident.

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Matt reflects on his youngest graduating high school; RFK Jr recommends removing vaccines from schedule; resident injured by police during Floyd protests dealt setback by Supreme Court; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; Hennepin Fest preview with Claire Leslie-Johnson and Diane Miller; list of best hockey towns?; conflict over personal choices at a rental house; tourism takes…

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New Zealander dies in social media challenge; glut of new books about Biden; how Trump’s inability to help federal disaster areas worsens economic issues; foreign tourism continues to drop sharply; Supreme Court deadlocks on Oklahoma religious charter school; Republicans try to defang the courts from regulating Trump administration; sports roundup; boa constrictor hit by car…

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On today’s show: – Matt’s very positive review of the new movie, Thunderbolts. – How the “big, beautiful” bill will screw over all except the ultra rich. – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for the second half of hour 1. – Allina Health is being sued for allegedly removing the wrong organ of a patient. –…

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On today’s show: – Reflecting on the 5 year anniversary of the police murder of George Floyd. – The DOJ moves to scrap consent decrees requiring police reforms in Minneapolis and other cities. – Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. – The Guardian reports that UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers – MN’s…

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On today’s show: – Elon Musk announces he’s stepping away from political spending. – How contractors are already losing a large chunk of their workforce due to ICE. – 16 Democratic Senators vote for a GOP backed crypto regulatory bill that likely enriches Trump. – Corey Booker votes for Jared Kushner’s father as ambassador to…

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On today’s show: – Thoughts on President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and reaction from the media. – How the GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will make college more expensive. – Why we shouldn’t celebrate the cancer diagnosis or death of politician, even if we don’t like their politics. – Signs that the economy is teetering. –…

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On today’s show: – The difficulty of moving manufacturing back to the US. – Republicans attack James Comey for allegedly making a “threat” to Donald Trump. Despite the many right wing threats on Joe Biden’s life. – Rural Republicans and their victim complex. – NBC News reports a Georgia mother says that she is being…

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On today’s show: – Omaha flips the Mayor’s office from Republican to Democrat. – Why Republican attacks on transgender people might be losing their effectiveness. – The SCOTUS hears cases challenging birthright citizenship and the power of district judges. – How America’s tourism industry has been decimated by Trump’s policies. – Matt revisits his thoughts…

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On today’s show: RFK’s inconstant stances on vaccines. Tulsi Gabbard fires a pair of veteran analysts Our weekly Wednesday Jeff Stein visit Pickleball controversy in Maple Grove! Matt’s conversation with a friend who is a Trump voter. And more!

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On today’s show: – Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are no longer banned by MLB. – A Florida Panthers NHL team owner gets in a social media spat with a random Canadian fan. – How our air traffic controller system is a mess since Trump II. – Mary Jo Pehl from MST3K and RiffTrax…

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On today’s show: – Trump tries taking credit for “solving” the tariff crisis with China that he started. – Why did Trump cave on tariffs with China? – Why NASCAR is struggling after embracing MAGA. – The Qatar jet controversy is worse than you think. – Problems with youth sports in America. – We’re joined…

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Measles outbreaks continue to spread; Trump withdraws surgeon general nominee; bully culture of the right; Talking Baseball and Soccer game prices Escapee in MN Paid sick time in MN MN Legislature update Food at your local sporting venues

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New Pope has been chosen; botched execution in South Carolina; Trump announces trade deal with the UK; Minnesota maintains high ranking of best states to live in; racist Rochester woman; man pleads guilty in Park Tavern crash; St. Paul waters down rent control; Marshall trailer park woes.

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On today’s show: – How moderate Democrats are like stray cats. – Republicans (finally) are stopped from stealing a North Carolina State Supreme Court case. – People losing lots of money on Melania and Donald Trump’s crypto coin. – Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – MN Republicans have a new finance chair who apparently moonlights as…

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Matt returns from his time off; why is it that the conveniences of modern life come at a finaniclal cost; Australian mushroom murder; Trump-Carney meeting; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Rochester woman raises massive amounts of money after using racial slur against child; St. Louis Park hoop lawsuit.

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Nancy Nelson fills in for Matt today! Today she welcomes two guests: Richard Carlbom, new chair of the DFL. And Dr. Michael Osterholm, an  epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Then we take calls on protecting endangered species, how American are viewed internationally after…

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Bruce Klopfleisch, host of Politics Matters (Sundays 5-6 PM) fills in for Matt today. On today’s show: – How fascism is taking over our federal institutions. – ICE raids the wrong home in the Oklahoma City area. – More info on the Wisconsin judge who was arrested by Trump’s FBI agents. – Michelle Griffith of…

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The distressing ubiquity of sports betting; Trump’s economic slide; Australian woman on trial for serving poisonous mushrooms to family; Medicaid patients; state GOP sponsoring bills dictated by outsiders; pressure cooker recall; Rochester racist incident at playground; state GOP’s sky is falling; local toy store sues Trump over tatiffs.

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On today’s show: – A prank phone call by an NFL coach’s son costs him $100K. – Trump tries blaming Biden for slow economic growth. – Jeff Stein has his weekly Wednesday visit. – A dispute over a basketball hoop in a neighborhood driveway. – The MN SD6 special election results. – MN Republicans double…

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Matt lays a family debate to rest; Canadian election recap; Texas police murder; consumers’ concerns continue to rise with tariffs and inflation; Trump targets Penn swimming for trans athlete policies; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Angie Craig announces run for Senate.

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Brittlestar joins Matt to discuss Canada’s election day; Trump’s trip to the Pope’s funeral; who exactly has Trump made trade deals with?; White House Correspondents’ Dinner; drunk driving epidemic goes on; Minneapolis went 68 days without a homicide; Trump voters remain ignorant with their choice; mining in the BWCA; Michael Brodkorb appears on the show;…

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On today’s show: – Nerding out to Dr. Who! – Trump’s FBI arrests a Wisconsin judge. – Elon Musk sues Minnesota over our deep fake law. – Why moderate Democrats should be primaried. – The U of M dance team performs well at their international competition. – Adrian Peterson was arrested on a drunk driving…

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On today’s show: – Lousy drivers in the rain. – Why the Trump administration will not be able to bully China on tariffs. – How did we get to where we are with a weakening middle class? – The latest on the measles outbreak. – How the Twin Cities livability compares to cities around the…

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Matt’s frustrations with the Republicans featuring Sen. Tom Cotton; HHS targets some artificial dyes and autism; navigating the flood of stories; Supreme Court halts Alien Enemies Act enforcement with Alito/Thomas dissenting; the passing of Pope Francis; Brett Johnson introduces this week’s Patrick Coolican interview; MN GOP brings Florida hypnotist on board in crafting bills; Duluth…

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California mayor suggests just giving fentanyl to homeless people; Pete Hegseth sent more unsecured communications on Signal; Kristi Noem has bag of important documents stolen; Pope Francis dies at 88; Florida State shooting already being forgotten in the news cycle; fight on I-35W; local airline employee arrested on suspiction of theft from former NFL player;…

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On today’s show: – Top Easter candy. – How moderates are out of touch in their criticism of David Hogg. – The Florida State shooter is reported to have expressed extreme right wing views. – A lawsuit claims that Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs. – Problems with online apps like Roblox and…

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Possible indicator of life on a distant planet; mass shooting at Florida State; fake moderate Democrats; Mike Lindell pleads being broke; Roblox; DFL candidate Denise Slipy joins the show; UHG takes a big hit in the stock market; International Falls city council meetings; no consequences for real crimes.

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On today’s show: – A colossal squid was filmed by scientists for first time. – A protestor at a Marjorie Taylor Green rally was tased. – Should we feel sorry for MAGA voters who are being impacted by DOGE cuts and immigration raids? – Jeff Stein’s back for his Wednesday visit with Matt after a…

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Ireland issues travel warning for students looking at the US; Kristi Noem’s publicity stunts; Indiana woman arrested for threatening LGBT teacher; people trying to be the hero of their own story; Republican tax plan released, with most savings going to the wealthy; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Minneapolis will stop making scanner audio public; Moorhead…

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Trump’s annual physical; attack on Pennsylvania governor Shapiro; important electronics exempted from China tariffs; El Salvador president visits Trump; Penn and Teller return to the Renaissance Festival; person arrested at UHG campus; Emily Koski exits Minneapolis mayoral race; sports report; Senate district 6 candidate has some wild political views; podcaster faces sentencing for sending nude…

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On today’s show: – Matt talks about why he highlights the economic issues with Trump’s tariffs. – Why we should pay attention to the foundational markets of our country. – Dr. Joe Eastman has an infectious disease update. – Bemidji woman faces federal charges for allegedly groping a flight crew member – A veterans calls…

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On today’s show: – Tariffs continue to cause havoc. – 4 Democrats in the US House vote for a voter suppression bill. – Highlighter shaped vape pens – How federal budget cuts are hurting Minnesota – Why don’t Republicans not care about constituents being hurt by the Republican budget? – Democrats need to fight! –…

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On today’s show: – With Jeff Stein off today, Cliff Schecter joins Matt! – Why today’s stock market rebound is a mirage. – How the bond market is not healthy. – Why tariffs will hurt the ag economy even more than the stock market. – Minnesota sports teams continue to struggle this spring. – The…

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The continued fallout of tariffs and trade wars; Trump continues to succeed at whittling away judicial power; Kat Abughazaleh joins the show to discuss her congressional run; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Southwest Light Rail audit released; state trooper’s request for charges dismissal in Rochester teen’s death denied.

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