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: — How Trump is choosing not to fund SNAP even though he could. — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Ag. Sec. Brooke Rollins have a gaffe at a Press conference. — Paul Metsa previews his new album and birthday bash this Sunday! — “Responsible” gun owner news. — How people who receive…
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Matt and Michael have our weekly Vikings preview as they talk about Vikings vs. Lions this Sunday!
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Matt is joined by Minnesota music legend Paul Metsa! They talk about his his 70th birthday that’s also a special benefit show for AM950. It takes place Sunday, November 2 at 7 PM at the Aster House in Minneapolis. Find tickets and details at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/83991706/songs-of-resistance-and-respectpaul-metsa-70th-birthday-and-cd-release-partybenefit-for-am-950-minneapolis-aster-house
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On today’s show: — What actually happened with Trump’s meeting with Xi? — We’re actually in a recession that’s not being reported. — Greg Bakun previews the Halloween GhostBox Radio broadcast tomorrow from 7-11 PM! — Matt was joined by Varajita Singh of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. They talked about the museum’s new special…
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Matt was joined by Varajita Singh, the Chief Diversity Officer at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. They talked about the museum’s new special exhibit, “Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine.” They discuss the massive international collaboration required to bring over 200 bronze masterpieces, many from the 11th century, from Cambodia and Paris to the…
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Greg Bakun previews the Halloween GhostBox Radio broadcast tomorrow from 7-11 PM! He is going live from the haunted Pillsbury Club in Minneapolis, home of the Minneapolis Trolley Tours! Greg will be joined by Adam, Refined Divine, Char Savoie, and other guests for a real paranormal investigation inside the Pillsbury Club—filled with spirits, stories, and…
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Halloween candy prices soar; numerous mass layoffs in corporate America; charges in Illinois anti-ICE protests; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; man charged in St. Paul vandalism targeting LGBT and anti-Trump sentiments; right-wingers cannibalizing each other; comedian Patrick Strait discusses his new book and the history of standup in Minneapolis; more economy news.
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Patrick Strait has been writing about comedy for more than 15 years in Minnesota, and has been featured in City Pages, The Growler, Thrillist, Bring Me the News and others. His first book, “Funny Thing About Minnesota…” is available now through the Minnesota Historical Society Press. He himself is not very funny.
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Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national news.
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Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica; Target layoffs; the ulterior motives of the wealthy; worst sports years; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Minneapolis may not be liable for police misconduct; drunk driving tragedy invilving young teens.
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