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 – August 19, 2025

Media bias and double standards; Trump just does not sound mentally fit; Ellie Krug stops in studio to talk about her new memoir; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Minneapolis DFL chaos.

Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (8/19/25)

Brett is joined by Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talk about a Ramsey Co. court ruling that could have massive impacts on the legislature, Keith Ellison suing Tik Tok and why right wing media outlets are giving a platform to Vance Boelter, the killer of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband,…

Ellie Krug with Matt – August 19, 2025

Ellie Krug is the host of The Illegal Trans Woman, airing at 4 PM Saturdays on AM950 and also a noted author having just released her new memoir Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Lifw.

The Matt McNeil Show – August 18, 2025

Democrats not fighting back; Zelensky visits the White House; where hate groups are thriving unchecked; state fair week has arrived; Lake Superior rescue; Taco John’s relocates its HQ to Minneapolis; Democrats can be too idealistic sometimes; Metro Transit’s problems.

The Matt McNeil Show – August 15, 2025

Who would most excite you if they liked your social media posts?; DOD uses fake images to celebrate women recruits chatbots exploiting children; relative of slain UHC CEO harassed; sports report; arrest made in St. Anthony Cub shooting; appliance salesman takes plea deal on swindling customers; new evidence may clear man of 1998 murder conviction;…

The Matt McNeil Show – August 14, 2025

Rep. Luma makes bizarre claims about interdimensional beings; Kansas lawmaker’s citizenship investigated; economics news; Caleb McEwen of Brave New Workshop joins the show to discuss their new show; border patrol tries to intimidate Newsom; former KSTP meteorologist files discrmination suit; Target,

Caleb McEwen with Matt – August 14, 2025

Caleb McEwen is Artistic Director at The Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis.

The Matt McNeil Show – August 13, 2025

On today’s show: – Trump says he will host the Kennedy Center honors himself – A Minnesota teen says a Buffalo Wild Wings server forced her to prove her gender in the restaurant. — Warning signs flashing in the AG economy. – Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. – The Pohlads make a mess of trying…

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (8/13/25)

Matt is joined by national political expert Jeff Stein for his weekly Wednesday visit. They talked about Trump’s military takeover of DC, distractions from Epstein, economic warning signs and more.

The Matt McNeil Show – August 12, 2925

New Taylor Swift album; troops arrive in DC; misinformation pours out; Bill Corbett joins the show; Patrick Coolican returns this week for his weekly conversation with Brett; updates on Albert Lea cannabis store fiasco; soybean prices.