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: – Trump and Vance’s repulsive behavior during their meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. – How the entire Trump/Zelensky meeting was a staged attack by Trump and his minions. – Chris Kluwe joins Matt for the second half of hour 1. – Thoughts on Red Wing High School cancelling a student group that had…
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Matt is joined by Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling, who created the original musical fable, Invisible Fences, which is playing March 6-15 at Open Eye Theatre. Joined by musician Jeremy Ylvisaker, this heartfelt production explores themes of resilience, connection, and Disability Culture through an imaginative blend of music and narrative.
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Matt is joined by former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. Kluwe was recently removed from his position as a 9th grade football coach in Huntington Beach, CA. The school said he was bringing the school “too much attention” after his arrest protesting a MAGA sign at the city’s library.
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DOGE is about wrecking government services to encourage privatization; infamous misogynist brothers released to US; Gene Hackman dies; indiscriminate immigration targeting; St. Paul will only have one high school hockey program going forward; man pleads guilty to tax refund fraud; Feeding our Future case; attacks on trans and abortion rights in state legislatures.
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On today’s show: – People applauding for federal budget cuts that will hurt themselves. – Republicans including Mike Johnson pray for the passage of their massive bill that cuts taxes for the rich and cuts services for everyone else. – How to disconnect when political new becomes overwhelming. – Haphazard layoffs at the VA show…
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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about how a new measles outbreak in Texas, updates on Avian flu possibly getting transmitted to humans and more.
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Eggs, gas, groceries, Ukraine update; another near-miss between planes at Midway Chicago airport; the game that’s coming from Republicans; Republicans’ math problems; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes victimhood to the next level; Patrick Coolican makes his weekly visit; almost 450,000 Midwestern jobs threatened by government cuts; Republicans aim to end Northstar Rail.
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Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, joining Brett Tuesdays at 4:15 PM.
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Matt recounts a conversation he had about change; Dan Bongino named deputy FBI director; the 2026 election will be closer than it should be/Iowa Rep. Miller-Meeks and the University of Iowa; votes to cut Medicaid could come this week; news continues to push the empty city narrative; Moorhead man arrested for vehicular homicide; deadline to…
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On today’s show: – Mixed feelings on the US national hockey team losing to Canada in the 4 Nations Face off championship. – How going MAGA is not a good business move for professional sports leagues. – Missouri wants to create an “E-Harmony” for babies among their extremist anti-abortion bills. – Patti Vasquez joins for…
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