The Matt McNeil Show
Monday-Friday 3PM-5PM
Matt McNeil is a proud Minnesotan, on live weekdays from 3pm to 5pm. Matt has been living most of his life in the state of his birth. He's a husband, a father of three, a veteran, and a broadcaster. He's worked in radio for over 25 years, starting with Armed Forces Radio in Nuremberg, Germany. He currently lives in Hopkins.
On his show Matt talks politics from a Democrat/Progressive perspective, but he'll also venture into parenting, religion, entertainment, sports, gardening, business, cooking, and many other subjects. He interviews politicians, political insiders, authors, pundits, entertainers, and artists, and loves talking to the listeners.
Besides being on air, you can read his thoughts at the 'Progressive Citizen X' blog.

Matt McNeil is a proud Minnesotan, on live weekdays from 3pm to 5pm. Matt has been living most of his life in the state of his birth. He's a husband, a father of three, a veteran, and a broadcaster. He's worked in radio for over 25 years, starting with Armed Forces Radio in Nuremberg, Germany. He currently lives in Hopkins. On his show Matt talks politics from a Democrat/Progressive perspective, but he'll also venture into parenting, religion, entertainment, sports, gardening, business, cooking, and many other subjects. He interviews politicians, political insiders, authors, pundits, entertainers, and artists, and loves talking to the listeners. Besides being on air, you can read his thoughts at the 'Progressive Citizen X' blog.
On today’s show: – The State Fair opens today! – Protestors place maggots in breakfast food at the DNC. – How Republicans have failed to attack Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. – Patti Vasquez joins Matt for the second half of the 3 PM hour. – Rick Smith joins to kickoff the 4 PM hour.…
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Matt was joined by Rick Smith, who hosts the 8-9 PM hour weeknights. Rick is at the DNC as they talk about how labor has retaken the Democratic Party, how Tim Walz was the perfect choice as a labor candidate and more.
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Matt McNeil was joined by Patti Vasquez, who hosts the 9-10 PM hour weeknights. Patti’s live at the DNC as she and Matt talk about Tim Walz’s speech last night, how his son Gus reacted and other DNC news, Sean O’Brien,
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Matt recaps his appearance on WCPT earlier in the afternoon; bizarre flight removal; Trump allegedly calls Benjamin Netanyahu; RFK Jr. close to dropping out; Jeff Stein joins the show for his Wednesday visit; Rep. Rick Hansen checks in from Chicago; dumpster fire arsonist arrested; older adults who quality for SNAP not taking advantage.
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Rick was elected to the Minnesota Legislature in 2004. He is currently serving his eighth term as the state representative for District 52A. This current biennium, Rep. Hansen serves as chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee, and is a member on the Capital Investment Committee, the Agriculture Finance and Policy…
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Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein for his weekly visit.
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Cliff Schecter joins the show; Trump struggling to counter Democrats’ messaging; RFK Jr. considers endorsing Trump; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit with Brett; divisions apparent between county attorney and police over youth crime; Minnesota Power coal plant spill.
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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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DNC kicks off and double-standards in coverage tone; Trump struggles to reframe his Medal of Honor gaffe; Trump stock; Harris campaign volunteers sign up in force; Patti Vasquez and then Ryan Winkler call in from the DNC; Royce White watch; Star Tribune will not endorse candidates in 2024, also renames itself; violent crime trending downward.
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