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: — Ellie Krug joins Matt to talk about anti-transgender rhetoric coming from the far right. — A history of the Reichstag and how the Nazis used it to shut down speech. — What exactly did Jimmy Kimmel say that got him suspended by ABC? — Sinclair Broadcasting’s ridiculous demands of Jimmy Kimmel…
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Matt was joined by Minnesota author Larry Millett. They talked about his newest book, Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis. Order he book now: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517920470/mysterious-tales-of-old-minneapolis/
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Matt was joined by Ellie Krug, host of the Illegal Trans Woman (Saturdays 4-5 PM). They talk about anti-transgender rhetoric being spread after the Charlie Kirk and Annunciation shootings.
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Charlie Kirk’s killer; the insane cost of concert tickets; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show today; Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar media coverage of the homeless encampment shootings; Trump protested in Britain.
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Matt was joined by Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar, to discuss the commercial side of solar energy. With policy changes recently announced and more on the horizon, many businesses are looking to lock in the best incentives before the rules shift under the new administration. Michael explained how securing solar…
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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who makes frequent appearances on the Matt McNeil Show.
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GhostBox Radio earns accolades; Robert Redford passes away; what the Charlie Kirk shooter is tied to; government ramps up Chicago enforcement activities; Patrick Coolican joins Brett; Tim Walz will run for a third term; 8 shot at homeless encampment.
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It’s our weekly visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer! Today we talk Walz reelection, data on gun safety laws, and the legislature getting ready for gun bills at the upcoming special session. Here’s all that was covered: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/16/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-launches-reelection-campaign-for-third-term/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/15/heres-what-the-data-say-about-some-common-gun-control-ideas/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/15/senate-panel-hears-assault-weapons-ban-other-ideas/
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Matt talks about his weekend in Chicago; China is not placing orders for US soybeans; Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins the show to discuss her Senate run; groyper movement that Charlie Kirk’s killer allegedly belonged to; restauranteur Ann Kim under fire; hypocrisy of Rep. Van Orden; Michael Brodkorb discusses last night’s game.
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Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.
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