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 – June 20, 2025

Mike McIntee fills in for Matt today! On today’s show: – John Parker and Jim Pounds start the show talking LGBTQ news and previewing Pride. – Aaron Klemz of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy on the environmental impact of data centers. – We start hour 2 talking with independent journalist Mary Turck about ICE…

The Matt McNeil Show – June 19, 2025

Cliff Schecter starts off the show today; Juneteenth and our current realities; vigil remembering Speaker Emerita Hortman and her husband; shooter’s time on a state board; revisiting the timeline of events and people possibly connected to the murderer.

Cliff Schecter with Matt – June 19, 2025

Cliff Schecter is a columnist for the Daily Beast and Democratic political and PR strategist. He is the author of The Real McCain: Why Conservatives Don’t Trust Him and Why Independents Shouldn’t. He co-hosts the UnPresidented podcast on iTunes and Patreon. Schecter is a former CEO of Majority Ohio, a public policy organization, and a former contributor to the Huffington Post and Guardian America.

The Matt McNeil Show – June 18, 2025

Sen. Mike Lee and right-wing rhetoric; latest developments in Iran conflict; majority of Trump voters opposed to Iran strikes in new poll; why did Trump supporters not come for the parade?; sports roundup; Hortman home broken into; North Dakota man threatens Minnesota-type attacks against a local DA; local news roundup.

Patrick Coolican with Brett – June 17, 2025

Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

Philip Bither with Matt – June 17, 2025

Philip Bither has been Walker Art Center’s Senior Curator of Performing Arts since April 1997, overseeing one of the country’s leading contemporary performing arts programs. He has overseen significant expansion of the Performing Arts program, including the building of the McGuire Theater, an acclaimed new theatrical space within the Walker expansion (2005), the raising of…

The Matt McNeil Show – June 17, 2025

Assassin’s timeline; combating right-wing rhetoric of Sen. Mike Lee and others; Trump reeling from embarrassing parade turnout and G7 cold reception; Iran tensions escalating; news roundup; water quality concerns; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Philip Byther of the Walker joins Matt to discuss what’s coming up at the center;

The Matt McNeil Show – June 16, 2025

Today’s show will reflect on the tragic assassination of Speaker Emerita Hortman and attempted assasination of State Senator John Hoffman and their families.

The Matt McNeil Show – June 13, 2025

On today’s show: – Trump’s approval rating tanks – Updates on the Israel/Iran conflict, and how a ground invasion of Iran is not realistic. – We’re joined by Patti Vasquez for the 2nd half of hour 1. – A look at where all of the No Kings protests are taking place around Minnesota. – How…

Matt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (6/13/25)

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez,who you can hear weeknights 9-10 PM on AM950. They talk about LA immigration raids, Kristi Noem’s fear of being asked questions and more!