The Matt McNeil Show

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.

The Matt McNeil Show
The Matt McNeil Show
AM950 Radio

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.

The Matt McNeil Show – 12.18.2019

Matt faces a difficult decision this Christmas; should his ham be sandichable? A summary of pro-impeachment rallies around the state. Star Tribune manages to ignore the rallies completely. Listener calls proclaiming Matt has vastly underestimated their attendance. Republicans continue sinking to lower and lower depths.

The Matt McNeil Show – 12.17.2019

Matt Begins today’s show with a story about an incredible out of touch boss and her interpretation of what a Christmas bonus should be. Trump’s bizarre letter to Pelosi, Democrats need to grow a backbone and defend the impeachment process, a flu a running rampant in Minnesota schools and Paul Gazelka’s brain is melting quicker…

The Matt McNeil Show – December 16, 2019

Today on the show, Matt talks about the not-so-yuge rally at the Mall of America,  the Teamster strike in St. Louis County affecting snowplow drivers among others, the trouble with bringing jobs to rural Minnesota, and finishes up with the disastrous Jim Hagedorn townhall meeting.

The Matt McNeil Show – 12.13.2019

Today’s Matt McNeil show is all over the place! Polite thieves, Boris Johnson outperforms predictions, Chinese trade news is continuing to repeat itself. An attempt to brand a right-wing “squad” leaves the gate limping. And a 700+ pound black bear is poached, while it’s killer is charged with federal crimes.

The Matt McNeil Show – 12.12.2019

Today’s episode of the Matt McNeil Show begins with Matt donning his chef’s hat. Republicans can’t deny obstructing congress. Charter schools and open enrollment are failed experiments and we ought to stop propping them up. Agriculture continues to feel Trump’s disastrous tariffs. Closing the show, Rick Vogt of the TC Ballet joins Matt to discuss…

The Matt McNeil Show – 12.11.2019

Matt opens today’s show with an anecdote about a recent Post Office visit. Was it a fluke or does the Post Office have issues with management? Later Cliff Schecter calls in to discuss the Trump impeachment.

The Matt McNeil Show – 12.10.2019

On today’s episode of The Matt McNeil show: the story of a boy, a hot-air balloon, the Minnesota Vikings and a malfunctioning rope. Bob Kroll feeds a troll. William Barr loses the thread.

The Matt McNeil Show – December 9, 2019

Today on the show, Matt talks about parenting, a seemingly racist Star Tribune editorial, and a tragedy from the 90’s that could have been prevented by bills that were vetoed by former governor Carlson.

The Matt McNeil Show – 12.06.2019

Matt begins today’s show with the unfortunate story of a helicopter accident. How should we feel about Kylie Rae Harris now that we know she was driving drunk? Is there a culture of binge Drinking in the Upper Midwest? The South continues to be sore about losing their war to keep slaves. Trump’s numbers are…

The Matt McNeil Show – 12.05.2019

Matt opens today’s show with a short discussion about the Nut Cracker musical and then receives an unexpected call from a Ballerina performing in that very show. The very real threats posed by a second Trump term. Why the young people need to care about the upcoming elections and why vaccines are important for not…