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: — Matt talks fall weather. — The “No Kings Rally” was the biggest political protest in U.S. history, but the national media is barely covering it. — Matt argues that media bias is creating a dangerous political environment where Democrats are villainized. — The consequences of unchecked political extremism are severe, as…
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National and presidential expert Jeff Stein joins Matt for his regular Wednesday conversation to break down the latest in national politics. They dive into the ongoing government shutdown, the lack of negotiation from the Republican side, and the growing evidence of a Nazi problem within some GOP circles and its staff. Jeff and Matt also…
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Matt breaks 20K on Bluesky; Trump fighter jet video; continued coverage of the No Kings rallies; right-wing threats and violence at No Kings; man threatens to kill Jeffries; another man threatens Atlanta airport; Patrick Coolican joins the show; accountability; firebombing of Minneapolis ice cream shop; update on school shooting survivor.
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It’s our weekly Tuesday afternoon conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week we cover Keith Ellison seeking a third term as MN AG, Tom Emmer saying No Kings Protestors don’t love America, and possible school closures in Minneapolis. Find more at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/15/tom-emmer-talks-tough-reveals-weakness/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/21/minnesota-ag-keith-ellison-to-seek-third-term/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/20/minneapolis-school-board-signals-potential-school-closures/
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Cliff Schecter returns to the show; Patrick and Matt talk about Paul McCartney’s concert; No Kings; ceasefire falters in the Middle East; Trump says US may buy Argentinian beef; state Republicans struggling to find a candidate for US Senate; violent crime stats a mixed bag; daycare issues.
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Cliff Schecter/David Shuster didn’t just discover the GOP’s bad, find our voices & switch sides. We’ve been at it for 25 yrs. Cliff wrote the ads that helped Biden beat Trump in ’20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN. https://www.blueamp.co/subscribe
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Paul McCartney plays Minneapolis tonight; Matt implores you to make sure primaries matter; US sending another round of aid to Argentina; survivors left after US strikes another boat; who paid for Ric Rick Kupchella doc; Michael Brodkorb previews this weekend’s Vikings game.
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Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, FOP political figure, and Matt’s official football correspondent.
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Woman fired for threatening to call ICE on a Hpsanic baseball fan; Paul Metsa stops in studio to debut his new song, No Kings No Crown with Alan Sparhawk; local clinic owner charged for improper practice; the campaign against public health by the right; Reed Sigmund of Children’s Theatre returns to the show; SNAP benefits…
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Reed Sigmund is an actor and director with Children’s Theatre Company.
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