The Matt McNeil Show – October 13, 2023

Florida students shown the Winnie the Pooh horror movie; yesterday’s mass police shooting; Katy Tessman previews her album release and Aster Cafe release party; Best Buy discontinues physical movie sales; man who stole the Wizard of Oz slippers will plead guilty; hottest year on record in sight; county sheriffs’ tour.

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Katy Tessman with Matt – October 13, 2023

Katy Tessman soars to new heights with her eagerly awaited second album, “Fly,” marking her return to songwriting and performing after a twenty-year hiatus. The album weaves a tapestry of uplifting melodies and heartfelt ballads, resonating with themes of self-discovery and resilience.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 12, 2023

On today’s show: – A list of iconic closed fast food franchise locations in the Twin Cities. – Matt rips the Twins for losing yet another playoff series. – Five drug task force police officers were shot in rural central MN Thursday morning when serving a search warrant. – How guns are a major problem…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 11, 2023

On today’s show: – How you can win a pay-per-view pass to Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour Show Oct. 21! – Thoughts on Holidazzle being cancelled for this year. And why we need to be careful about altering/modernizing popular, cultural MN events. – Our weekly visit with Jeff Stein. – Odd behaving raccoons in…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 10, 2023

Twins Game 3 today; Matt talks about his ongoing recovery from his back injury as another lawmaker arrested for DWI; Dean Phillips; J.P. Der Boghossian, host of This Queer Book Saved My Life, joins Matt; walkouts at local Walgreens; homeownership out of reach for most; Wisconsin redistricting drama; Habitat for Humanity.

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Max Nesterak with Brett – October 10, 2023

Max Nesterak is the deputy editor of the Reformer and reports on labor and housing. Previously, he was an associate producer for Minnesota Public Radio after a stint at NPR. He also co-founded the Behavioral Scientist and was a Fulbright Scholar to Berlin, Germany.

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J.P. Der Boghossian with Matt – October 10 2023

J.P. is the host of the podcast This Queer Book Saved My Life. J.P. has spoken throughout the Midwest on a variety of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics: how to develop intercultural competency skills, LGBTQ health equity, racial equity, implicit biases, and culturally responsive organizations. His recent essays are featured in The Sun Isn’t Out…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 9, 2023

Cliff Schecter joins the show; Hamas-Israeli war; Indigenous Peoples’ Day; DFL endorsement flaunting in Minneapolis; RFK Jr. announces his presidential bid; prominent Twin Cities attorney arrested for hitting highway worker and fleeing; GOP PAC accused of misusing donations; Michael Brodkorb rejoins the show.

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – October 9, 2023

I’m Michael Brodkorb. I’m a husband and a father. I work in communications, media, and research. I ran a marathon. I rescued ducklings from a sewer. I also wrote an award-winning true-crime book. Overall, I’ve done some bad – I’ve done some good. If you follow my website for updates, you’ll learn about both.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – October 9, 2023

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 6, 2023

On today’s show: – Hysteria after right wingers claim a Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign vehicle was hit by a protestor in Iowa. Turns out it never happened. – Two stories about education and academic freedom  The Sahan Journal reports Muslim parents protest LGBTQ books at DaVinci Academy, a charter school in Ham Lake. An update on…

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Matt McNeil with Derek DeLille of NACDI and MVAT (10/6/23)

Matt was joined by Derek DeLille of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) and Make Voting a Tradition (MVAT). They talk about Indigenous Voter Registration Day this Monday from noon-3 at 1845 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 5, 2023

On today’s show: – Minnesota is buzzing after the Twins (finally) win a playoff series. – The Star Tribune reports that Winston Smith filmed his final moments, but state investigators never found the footage. – Tom Emmer faces pushback from Trump cultists after announcing his bid for house majority leader. – An Iowa woman tries…

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Matt McNeil with Mikki Morrissette of MN Women’s Press (10/5/23)

Matt was joined by Mikki Morrissette of the Minnesota Women’s Press. They talk about the work of Minnesota Women’s Press amplifying women’s issues and how you can help sustain this great organization that needs your help! Go to WomensPess.com to find out how and learn more!

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 4, 2023

On today’s show: – Who will be the next Speaker after the GOP ousted Kevin McCarthy? – Michelle Fischbach gets a new primary challenger. – Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – Thoughts on the Let Them Play MN non profit (run by GOP rep. Dawn Gillman) having their non profit status revoked by the IRS. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 3, 2023

On today’s show: – Thoughts on the Twins first playoff game today. – Kevin McCarthy is having a very bad day! – Trump is having an even worse day than McCarthy! – Bring Me the News reports that 10 students were involved in a fight at Minnetonka High School. – The Minneapolis Republican Party has…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/3/23)

Brett Johnson had his weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (MinnesotaReformer.com). They chatted about the Let Them Play MN non profit having their status revoked by the IRS and preview Patrick’s upcoming column.

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The Matt McNeil Show – October 2, 2023

On today’s show: – Our way too unseasonably warm fall weather. – Thoughts on the cancellation on the Twin Cities marathon due to heat. What are the ramifications for the future of the event? – An update on a story of two men accused of attacking a woman at a Duluth bar last month. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 28, 2023

On today’s show: – Delta tries walking back some of the unpopular changes they made to their Sky Miles program. – A Twin Cities psychologist is sentenced to 2 years for falsely collecting over $800K from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for services he didn’t provide. -Matt is joined by Minocqua Brewing Company’s Kirk Bangstad,…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 27, 2023

On today’s show: – Some fun police blotter stories to start the show! – How much would your house be worth if Trump Owned it?  The Washington Post has a tool to help! – It’s our weekly visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. – Lifetime Fitness continues to face criticism for their gym restrictions…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 26, 2023

Trump may have illegally purchased a gun; Neo-Nazi running for Roseville school board; Duluth mayor’s race; Icehouse cancelled community party for Dave Chappelle’s afterparty; Brett Johnson stops in, with Patrick Coolican; Dean Phillips reconsiders his reconsideration; government shutdown.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 25, 2023

Weekend recap; U of M releases its new apple variety; local football follies; Matt analyzes the latest Biden/Trump polling; Democrats need to get up and fight for what they’ve accomplished; pickleball; Michael Brodkorb joins the show to discuss the Vikings game.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 22, 2023

Edina residnets oppose new affordable housing project; Mike Lindell’s phone was legally seized; Republicans being obtuse on SROs; Paul Metsa and Rick Shefchik are in studio to discuss their new book, Blood in the Tracks, about the making of Bob Dylan’s iconic album.

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Paul Metsa and Rick Shefchik with Matt – September 22, 2023

When Bob Dylan recorded Blood on the Tracks in New York in September 1974, it was a great album. But it was not the album now ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the ten best of all time. “When something’s not right, it’s wrong,” as Dylan puts it in “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 21, 2023

On today’s show: – A hilarious Trump fan unintentionally makes an argument in favor of government health care. – How right wingers are using the SRO controversy to push their agenda. – MN has a new director of the state’s cannabis department. – The DOC acknowledges discolored water at the Stillwater prison, but says there…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 20, 2023

On today’s show: – MSP is no longer listed as America’s best airport. – Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says some state patrol workers aren’t cooperating with BCA in their investigation of the death of Ricky Cobb. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein – MinnPost decides to remove their comments section. – Edina…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (9/20/23)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about special elections around the country having major swings towards Democrats, how Republicans are struggling with messaging on abortion, Merrick Garland testifying in the House and Kevin McCarthy having a very bad week!

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 19, 2023

Lauren Boebert goes back to work after being booted from Beetlejuice; Minneapolis one of 15 Happiest Places To Live; Minnetonka crime; Duluth bar assault; Republican files in 52B special election; potential targets for Republican state house races; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; the age of greed; Twitter could go to pay model.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 18, 2023

Matt recounts his weekend trip to Duluth; should Matt have placated some annoyed restaurant patrons?; Minnesota is the 13th “stickiest” population; Wayzata far-right display and hate speech collection bill watered down; Missouri book burnings; conservatives weaponizing hatred.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 15, 2023

Settlers of Catan tournament hits the Twin Cities; two prominent Republicans engaged in extramarital affair; Lauren Boebert kicked out of a theater; Gita Sitaramiah of the Star Tribune joins to discuss the changes Delta is making to their SkyMiles program; teen who makes threats toward Edina student arrested; opioid crisis; Michael Brodkorb joins to discuss…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 13, 2023

On today’s show: – Republican State Sen. John Jasinski has quite the take on corporal punishment for students. – We’re joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. – Why we need to tighten laws on people who commit moving violations in their cars. – An Hibbing woman is accused of running…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 12, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt’s visit to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. – Examples of rural elected officials (and even average citizens) not being held accountable when caught committing crimes. – A reminder: Moderate Republicans do not exist anymore!! – House Republicans begin their ridiculous impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden. – COVID modeling expert Dr.…

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/12/23)

Brett Johnson had his weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (MinnesotaReformer.com). They chatted about Mike Lindell’s out of control behavior during his deposition, profits for big ag operations and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 11, 2023

Matt recaps his Vikings game experience; September 11; School Resource Officer hypocrisy from the Republicans; Stone Arch Bridge will close for rehabilitation; violent crime down over 8% in Minnesota; state economy report is in; Michael Brodkorb joins the show to discuss the Vikings game.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 8, 2023

Wild crime story from Eden Prairie; Jim Abeler continues to perpetuate the moderate Republican myth; more issues for Mike Lindell; St. Thomas professor argues Trump is ineligible for 2024; SROs; the demise of the pop culture critic; wild story about a Western Minnesota sheriff; Friday fun.

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 7, 2023

On today’s show: – We start off with the poop report! (Listen to find out why) – Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro gets convicted of contempt of Congress. – Becky Rom of Save the Boundary Waters on Twin Metals having their lawsuit thrown out. – An update on the Golden Valley puppy thief story. –…

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The Matt McNeil Show – September 5, 2023

Recapping the long weekend, with Matt at the fair; more discussion on the SRO controversy in Minnesota; Alan Miller joins the show to discuss his new books; how conservatives have filled courts; Brett Johnson stops by before his Tuesday discussion with Patrick Coolican; construction traffic follies; Mike Lindell hurting for money; first day of school;…

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Alan Miller with Matt – September 5, 2023

Award-winning writer and media personality Alan Miller, with a background in law, has taught in colleges, universities, and law schools, served in government, and has been published nationally and internationally. He resides in Minnesota with his wife Sharon and Springer/rescue Katie.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 31, 2023

On today’s show: – We spend all of hour 1 with Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine live from Kyiv. – How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a disaster for the Russians. – A protest on Selling Ave near the State Fair. – The health of Mitch McConnell after having another freeze up moment. –…

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Matt McNeil with Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine (8/31/23)

Matt was joined by Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine. Paul is currently in Kyiv and he updates us on the status of the war more than 1 year after it began. Lifeline Ukraine is a national, professional, suicide prevention and mental health support hotline, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 30, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt is joined by Philip Anthony, host of the Downright Upright show (listen at https://www.am950radio.com/category/podcasts/phil/). – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – How MN Republicans are trying to make an issue of the legislature’s school resource officer bill. – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls allegations of political retaliation a…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Philip Anthony of the Downright Upright Show

Matt was joined by Philip Anthony, host of the Downright Upright show. They talk about how Philip’s show amplifies the voices of the LGBTQ community, current events and how Republicans continue targeting groups like the LGBTQ community. Listen to Philip’s podcast at: https://www.am950radio.com/category/podcasts/phil/ or on your favorite podcast apps!

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 29, 2023

Matt and Patrick talk movies; the death of Joe the Plumber; Matt details an encounter with someone else at the gym; rural Minnesota happenings; sports update with Brett; outstate Minnesota representative finds conspiracy theories in the parking lot at Target; local police suspending resource officer programs in schools.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 28, 2023

Cliff Schecter discusses Trump’s legal woes; the arrogance of the anti-vax crowd; Brainerd residents challenge book; Joe The Plumber has died; more shocking hypocrisy from MPD as it relates to Ricky Cobb and a new similar case over the weekend; towing company in Minneapolis tows a vehicle that had kids inside of it; Greg Bakun…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – August 28, 2023

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 24, 2023

On today’s show: – Looking at how much money State Fair food vendors make. – Observations on how COVID impacted school test scores, and some possible solutions. – Our COVID modeling expert Dr. Joe Eastman joins us. – Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to talk about last night’s GOP debate. – More of Matt’s thoughts on…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 23, 2023

On today’s show: – It’s still incredibly hot! – The lack of maintenance at the Pall Wellstone Memorial. – Controversy with fans at last night’s Minnesota Lynx game. – Our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. – Thoughts on the “plane crash” of Yevgeny Prigozhin. – Racket MN releases a fun bingo card for the…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/23/23)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about the “plane crash” of Yevgeny Prigozhin, secret service members corresponding with the Oath Keepers, weak defenses from Trump’s co-defendants, previewing tonight’s Republican Presidential debate and more.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 22, 2923

Matt is back today. Matt recaps his weekend away up north; teacher vacancies at an alarming high rate in greater Minnesota; anti-vaccination hypocrisy including from Scott Jensen; Brett stops in with Matt; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Gustavus women’s hockey player dies in accident; another drunk driver causes a fatal accident; updated charges in…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 18, 2023

Dog attacks panhandlers in Eden Prairie; the accelerating death of Twitter; another Minnesotan pleads guilty to January 6; the government is the largest killer of wolves in Minnesota; Wrinkle the duck comes to the Mall of America; Matt deep-dives into removing I-94.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 17, 2023

Sports roundup; Dean Phillips sends Matt’s family a letter; state Republicans lash out about Walz’s rebate money; national Republicans continue to be hypocritical about abortion pills; Ross Stadheim from MJSB Employment Justice stops in; online terrorists threaten Trump jurors; charter schools; Minneapolis city council approves rideshare bill, but hurdles remain; St. Paul council overrides Melvin…

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Ross Stadheim from MJSB Employment Justice – August 17, 2023

Tenacious. Resolute. Results-oriented. Ross Stadheim brings these qualities and more to each and every case. Early on in law school, Ross discovered his true passion — the plaintiff side of employment law. Embracing a chance to make a meaningful difference, he never looked back. Through 2022, Ross has garnered over $30 million in settlements and…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 16, 2023

On today’s show: – Florida and Texas right wing extremists have made a mess of their education systems. – An update on the story of police seizing items from a small town Kansas newspaper under very questionable circumstances. – Jeff Stein joins for his weekly interview. – Who might flip on Trump? Or could Trump…

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Jack Rice with Matt – August 15, 2023

Jack is a nationally recognized and award winning criminal defense lawyer, awarded Minnesota Super Lawyer for 2023, Among the Best Lawyers of 2022, winner of the Minnesota Attorney of the Year Award for 2021 and founder of Jack Rice Defense. He was awarded the Professional Excellence Award from the MSBA for 2020, and is an…

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 14, 2023

On today’s show: – Thoughts on Ed Sheeran playing US Bank Stadium and the ticketing for the show compared to Talyor Swift. – A Twitter thread well worth reading from Dr. Lisa Corrigan talking about how fascists use wedge issues. – MNGOP Chair David Hann just barely fended off an effort to oust him over…

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Matt McNeil with Author Michael Schumacher

Matt McNeil was recently joined by author Michael Schumacher, who has written five previous books on Great Lakes shipwrecks. They discuss his interest in shipwrecks and his newest book, “Too Much Sea for Their Decks: Shipwrecks of Minnesota’s North Shore and Isle Royale.”

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 11, 2023

Minnesota men charged with gambling-related violations; Ricky Cobb police shooting; Brian Fullman of ISAIAH joins Matt for a conversation; what’s the fastest you’ve driven?; the distinction between Hunter Biden and Jared Kushner, and why Republicans obsess over the former while ignoring Kushner; evangelicals begin to move away from Jesus as “too woke”.

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Brian Fullman with Matt – August 11, 2023

Brian Fullman LEAD ORGANIZER Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative ISAIAH is a multi-racial, state-wide, nonpartisan coalition of faith communities, Black barbershops, childcare centers, and other community based constituencies fighting for racial and economic justice in Minnesota.

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 10, 2023

On today’s show: – Jaleel Stallings has launched the Good Apple Initiative, which will work to reform Minnesota policing. – Bring Me the News reports that a toddler found his father’s loaded gun at their Hinckley home and fatally shot himself. – We’re joined by Matt Robison who talks about his Newsweek column, “No, These…

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Matt McNeil Interviews Matt Robison (8/10/23)

Matt McNeil was joined by former congressional staffer/campaign manager; Beyond Politics podcast and WKXL radio host Matt Robison. They talk about his recent Newsweek column, “No, These Indictments Don’t Strengthen Trump. That’s Just Media Nonsense.”

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The Matt McNeil Show – August 9, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt was joined by columnist, political analyst, author and podcast host Cliff Schecter. – Thoughts on the failure of Ohio Issue 1, would have made it more difficult to amend the state Constitution and codify abortion rights. – Do Republican actually know what they’re doing when talking extreme positions? – Prager…

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Matt McNeil with Jolene Jones of MVAT

As part of Minnesota Broadcasters Week of Kindness, we’re highlighting organizations this week that are working to strengthen our Democracy. Matt McNeil was recently joined by Jolene Jones, the Make Voting A Tradition (MVAT) Minnesota Coordinator. She and Matt talked about how MVAT is working to increase voter turnout among Native Americans in Minnesota.

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