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 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!

The Matt McNeil Show – June 12, 2025

Jolly Ranchers under fire for health risks; US Senator dragged out of DHS hearing; Saturday’s Trump “celebration”; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; Mike Lindell keeps hurting himself; GOP attacks governors in hearings on immigration; will Democrats stand and fight?; shootings at graduations possibly connected.

Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – June 12, 2025

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who discusses COVID, measles, and other diseases on the Matt McNeil Show.

The Matt McNeil Show – June 11, 2025

Passing of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson; Trump’s alleged plans to deploy troops to more cities; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; Macbeth curse strikes again; Luther Seminary campus closure; BWCA mining provision stripped from federal budget bill; government still has no idea on how to execute tariffs; digging into the bills passed at the…

Jeff Stein with Matt – June 11, 2025

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt to discuss national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.

The Matt McNeil Show – June 10, 2025

The right’s hypocrisy on small government and control; military situation in Los Angeles; government suggests troop presences will increase nationwide; Tulsi Gabbard definitely seems compromised; Iowa mandates teaching about unborn; Patrick Coolican returns; Matt analyzes the budget deal; MPD sends memo reminding not to assist with immigration raids.

Patrick Coolican with Brett – June 10, 2025

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

The Matt McNeil Show – June 9, 2025

Trump sends troops into Los Angeles; recollections of the continued deliberate targeting of the news media; RFK removes vaccine advisory panel; Lake of the Isles pencil sharpening; Mike Lindell on trial; Minnesota budget special session; the real villian in why the Minnesota Legislature is facing the problems it is; right-wing sore losers; Bob Kroll has…

The Matt McNeil Show – June 6, 2025

Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt today! On the show: – Matt Gertz of Media Matters on how legacy media is covering Trump. – What is fascism? – Michelle Griffith of the Minnesota Reformer on the upcoming special session and budget agreement. – Why the agreement at the legislature still needs to be friendly for…