The Matt McNeil Show

Nancy Nelson fills in for Matt today. How FOX News has divided America; Trump’s attacks on LGBT Americans; Republicans evade town halls; continuing resolutions.

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On today’s show: – Fish fry Fridays are back! – Should we show sympathy for farmers who voted for Trump and are now being hurt by his administration? – Trump’s continuing mistreatment of veterans. – How proposed cuts to Medicaid are deeply unpopular across the political spectrum. – We’re joined by Dr. Joe Eastman and…

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Tariffs suspended on Canada and Mexico; Republicans try to move forward with their budget; Mike Siegler joins to discuss how to keep yourself safe from online scams; how Republicans will justify cutting social services; more layoffs at WCCO and end of nighttime local programming; Rep. Al Green censured; Mike Lindell found in contempt of court;…

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On today’s show: – The Trump administration makes draconian cuts to the department of Veterans Affairs. – Trump already blinks and makes tariff automotive exemptions. – With little to no scientific evidence, RFK Jr. thinks vitamin A is the solution for the measles outbreak in Texas. Jeff Stein is in for his weekly update -Farmers…

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Jeff Stein is in for his weekly update -Farmers of Iowa who voted for Trump and the Tariffs that are destroying the farmers and possible bankrupt farms in Nebraska China not getting or taking or farm product in the future Wrestling with the Education Budget

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Elon Musk wades into Derek Chauvin; trade war; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; Republicans accosted at a local Davanni’s; record food shelf visits continue.

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Oscars recap; man pleads guilty in Chicago mass shooting; tariffs to go into effect tomororw; hypocrisy on the religious right; Pew Research religious study; snowstorm on the way; Minnesota sluggish in student proficiency recovery; Republicans will violate your children for their causes; local ICE raids; Republicans target married women with voting laws.

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On today’s show: – Trump and Vance’s repulsive behavior during their meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. – How the entire Trump/Zelensky meeting was a staged attack by Trump and his minions. – Chris Kluwe joins Matt for the second half of hour 1. – Thoughts on Red Wing High School cancelling a student group that had…

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DOGE is about wrecking government services to encourage privatization; infamous misogynist brothers released to US; Gene Hackman dies; indiscriminate immigration targeting; St. Paul will only have one high school hockey program going forward; man pleads guilty to tax refund fraud; Feeding our Future case; attacks on trans and abortion rights in state legislatures.

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On today’s show: – People applauding for federal budget cuts that will hurt themselves. – Republicans including Mike Johnson pray for the passage of their massive bill that cuts taxes for the rich and cuts services for everyone else. – How to disconnect when political new becomes overwhelming. – Haphazard layoffs at the VA show…

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Eggs, gas, groceries, Ukraine update; another near-miss between planes at Midway Chicago airport; the game that’s coming from Republicans; Republicans’ math problems; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes victimhood to the next level; Patrick Coolican makes his weekly visit; almost 450,000 Midwestern jobs threatened by government cuts; Republicans aim to end Northstar Rail.

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Matt recounts a conversation he had about change; Dan Bongino named deputy FBI director; the 2026 election will be closer than it should be/Iowa Rep. Miller-Meeks and the University of Iowa; votes to cut Medicaid could come this week; news continues to push the empty city narrative; Moorhead man arrested for vehicular homicide; deadline to…

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On today’s show: – Mixed feelings on the US national hockey team losing to Canada in the 4 Nations Face off championship. – How going MAGA is not a good business move for professional sports leagues. – Missouri wants to create an “E-Harmony” for babies among their extremist anti-abortion bills. – Patti Vasquez joins for…

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Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe joins the show to discuss his arrest protesting the Huntington Beach, CA City Council; MAGA only cares about themselves; idiot Republican congressional members seek to impeach judges; local MAGA not having a good day; bad driving continues to be an epidemic; MN GOP targets trans athletes, who don’t even seem…

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On today’s show: – Does the new Captain America movie take a symbolic shot at Trump? – Donald Trump tries blaming his “Trumpflation” on Joe Biden. – How cuts to the FAA are causing havoc for air traffic controllers. – Jeff Stein returns for his weekly Wednesday visit! – Moose vs. cars in traffic accidents.…

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Taxes are going up because of Republicans; flight from MSP to Toronto crashes on landing; Brett talks biking and hoops; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; what bills are the state GOP advancing?; Un-Presidents’ Day March.

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Ancient bodies unearthed in Egypt; Japanese woman arrested for food tampering; government agrees to buy Cybertrucks; today’s Trump chaos roundup; JD Vance’s bizarre comments in Europe; the growth of evil; man charged with stealing F. Scott Fitzgerald statue to sell for scrap; incident mars Wayzata vs. Hopkins basketball; state senate candidates; no charges in Winston…

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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith will not seek re-election; new Kennedy Center “board”; reciprocal tariffs; Linda McMahon has first confirmation hearings; possible Senate candidates; ICe agents making arrests in Rochester; schoolteacher suspended.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee; Russia has won control of the United States; first look at GOP national budget; Republicans try to open mining near the Grand Canyon; Anoka County correctional officer charged with inappropriate inmate contact; Minneapolis attorney under investigation for sneaking drugs into jail.

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How broken the Trump administration and GOP really are; Kanye West has a bad weekend; Trump aluminum tariffs; Fort Bragg name restored; Trumpists turn their derision on the Pope; Timberwolves ownership debate appears to be settled; F. Scott Fitzgerald statue stolen; UHG threatens retaliation against critics; White House press conference; Boundary Waters threatened again’ Minnesota…

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Super Bowl recap EGGS!!!!!! now $7.50 a dozen Trump and Gaza beach front property What we might have been missed on Sunday during the Super Bowl hype How the Vikes would have faired against the Eagles, and How the DL of the Vikes would not have touched KC QB The Guthrie on Saturday Today’s Republican…

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On today’s show: – Differences in crowds at the four major sports league’s games. – The FAA has been a mess since the Trump administration took over. – How cutting USAID hurts rural farmers. – A look at some of the clowns on Elon Musk’s Doge team. – North Dakota proposes a wildly unconstitutional law.…

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Super Bowl spreads; USAID already having major impact on sale and distribution of American goods; Trump moves toward shutting down Department of Education; Minnesota House reconvenes after agreement reached; why GOP may have given in to accepting power sharing deal; no charges in North Branch fatal police shooting.

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Weekly visit with Jeff Stein Gazalogo is discussed The first few weeks and the run of President Musk on getting your personal information MN Senate hearing that will boggle the mind  

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Gazalogo is discussed The first few weeks and the run of President Musk on getting your personal information

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Prices of eggs continue to rise sharply with Waffle House surcharges; NFL caves to Trump as he announces Super Bowl attendance; Elon Musk’s illegal incursions into federal databases; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Matt has personal news; update on outstate housing battle.

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Grammys recap; Trump imposes tariffs over the weekend; Ken Martin picked as new DNC head; Elon Musk trying to shut down government agencies; serious assault case in St. Paul; Richard Carlbom endorsed for MN DFL chair; Minnesota state senate reallocation proposal from the GOP; Wendy Knox of Open Eye Theatre joins the show to discuss…

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On today’s show: – Surviving the next four years without feeling/being alone. – More thoughts on trump blaming disabled people for the DC plane crash. – Trump launches tariffs against our three biggest trading partners tomorrow. – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for the second half of hour 1. – Con-Sole room in the Twin Cities…

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News media continues to favor Trump; DC plane tragedy; Cliff Schecter visits the show; state GOP tries to sue Steve Simon; academic scores still struggling; man who critically injured a teen gets probation; Greg Bakun also stops in to discuss Doctor Who.

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On today’s show: – Matt’s nerdiness! – Chaos caused by Trump’s attempted federal funding freeze (and then backtracking) – RFK’s disastrous confirmation hearing. – Jeff Stein’s weekly visit – A high school basketball player at a Cooper/Fridley game was attacked by multiple assailants. – Updates on Trump’s immigration raids. – A Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate…

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Matt is just in a daze at the failures of the left in trying to stop Trump; programs affected by Trump funding freeze;snowplow naming contest; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday appearance; court blocks Trump funding freeze; Target’s ejection from TC Pride.

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Bad parenting; AFC Championship game; daily grocery price update!; Trump’s further embrace of billionaires; rich lifestyles lead us to what makes up MAGA; ICE raids; state House updates; state Senate updates; Target booted from TC Pride; Minnesota settles with insulin manufacturer.

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On today’s show: – Republicans look poised to confirm Pete Hegseth. – Why Trump is freezing federal government operations. – Reports that Republican lawmakers were sending sexually explicit texts to Cassidy Hutchinson. – A Jan. 6 insurrectionist rejects Trump’s pardon saying they were wrong to attack the Capitol. – The MN Supreme Court rules Republicans…

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Everything fixed yet?; Pete Hegseth’s lack of qualifications; Trump’s EO on birthright citizenship blocked; Immigration and Customs Enforcement; national Democrats in “consolation prize mode”; state supreme court hearings on what is a quorum; infrastructure funding in jeopardy because of Trump action; Rep. Mary Franson is back; MPD officers may be charged fees to use city…

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On today’s show: – Snow in the southern US! – Trump multiple attacks on churches. – Purging government officials that disagree with the new regime. – Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – Damning allegations against Pete Hegseth from his own family members. – How Trump’s immigration deportations will hurt Minnesota’s (and the rest of the US’s)…

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Trump hasn’t lowered prices, surprised?; Elon’s Nazi salute; new executive orders; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday appearance; state House GOP files response to DFL lawsuits; ag prices.

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Matt reflects on today; Deloris Pringle, formerly of the Penn Center, returns to the show; why Democrats are floundering; Sarah Fornace joins the show to preview her show at Children’s Theatre.

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On today’s show: – Trump moves his inauguration indoors due to cold weather. – The SCOTUS won’t block a new law that bans Tik Tok. – The 5 lies of the Republicans on mining. – A new report from the Department of Agriculture details the unsanitary conditions at Boar’s Head plants. – How the City…

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Bob Uecker and David Lynch pass away; unserious Republican land movement proposals; wealth is wasted on the wealthy; Republicans continue to not understand what they voted for; Jackie Craig returns to the show to preview the Peoples’ March; state house updates.

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On today’s show: – Matt struggles to open a bottle of shampoo – Iowa wants to annex 9 southern Minnesota counties?! – How Trump will likely fumble his attempts to buy Greenland. – Our weekly visit with Jeff Stein – Rep. Brad Tabke joins Matt – DFLers condemn the GOP for hiring Rep. Harry Niska’s…

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Trump federal probe report released; Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Rep. Jamie Long details the DFL House boycott.

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Zuckerberg has gone full Elon; California fires expose how awful Republicans are; Texas defies federal order honoring Jimmy Carter; Republicans trying to extend Trump tax cuts; Senate still waiting on Pete Hegseth’s FBI file; the latest state house drama.

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On today’s show: – The BBC reports an Australian woman’s fake Instagram wedding was in fact real. – Donald Trump is officially a convicted felon. – 4 SCOTUS judges attempt to overturn Trump’s conviction. – How the far right is taking over social media. – Meta ends its DEI programs. – The Star Tribune reports…

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Tragic fires in LA; Cliff Schecter makes an appearance; Democrats failed to slow the GOP’s long game; United Health Group; MyPillow has to pay $700K in settlements to shipping company; what shenanigans the state GOP will pull; I-94.

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On today’s show: – Wild fires in California. – AM950 joins Blue Sky! Find us at: https://bsky.app/profile/am950radio.bsky.social – How the ag industry will be hurt by Trump’s deportations. – Foreign leaders clap back at Trump after his push to acquire Greenland, Canada, Panama and change the Gulf of Mexico’s name. – Jeff Stein joins Matt…

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Matt delves more into his immigration conversation from yesterday; Trump goes completely off the rails; Americans’ misconceptions about immigrants and jobs; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for the first time in 2025; cops battle over Alpha News documentary.

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Nebraska senator’s husband snubs Harris; the ongoing Trump administration circus; Trump keeps on insulting our northern neighbor; Matt recaps his holiday break; Minnesota House updates.

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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently discusses COVID, bird flu, and other illnesses on the Matt McNeil Show.

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