The Matt McNeil Show

Dolly’s star vandalized; Maria Bartalomo fired from FOX News; Carney takes jab at the US; war updates; Rick Smith previews his new show starting Monday morning on AM950; Matt talks grocery prices; Alpha News targets Forest Lake school board member; Alpha News targets punk-rock school board candidate; Matt breaks down concealed carry permits; Vance Boelter…

Rick Smith previews his brand new show The Daily Jolt, premiering Monday at 5 AM on AM950.

War updates; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; the not-so-great things going on at the fair; Wild moving toward Amazon Prime as its broadcast partner; Appleton ICE prison.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.

Cross-border dispute continues; more on Iowa’s governor race; war and economy updates; Alyssa Chen is in from the Minnesota Reformer to talk to Brett this week; why the DFL should be on the attack much more than they have been.

Brett Johnson was joined by data reporter for the Minnesota Reformer, Alyssa Chen. They talked about her recent article talking about how the feds are impacting Minnesota’s Medicaid funding shortfall. Read more at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/31/minnesota-medicaid-spending-is-accelerating-projected-to-reach-29b-in-2029/

PBR theft; Iowa governor’s race; why Trump is targeting our neighbors; war updates; more on finding the stolen Suni Lee statue; media continues to stump for the GOP; release of ICE agent who shot man through a door; state fair attendance and crop art; ag sector finances.

Live from the Minnesota State Fair! On the show: Politics Chicks discuss independent media; Doug Chapin challenges Tom Emmer; a double scoop of pineapple lime sorbet; the trade war on Canada; DeSantis misappropriates Medicaid funds; battling big ag monopolies and corporate consolidation; saving pollinators from neonicotinoids; Rep. Rick Hansen talks rural development and land costs

Matt was live at the State Fair where he was joined by State Rep. Rick Hansen from district 53B.

Matt was joined by Christy Branham and Monica Healy, who host The Politics Chicks, a progressive politics podcast and independent news publication featuring investigative journalism, original political reporting, in-depth interviews, and fact-based analysis of U.S. politics, democracy, elections, and public policy.

Matt was joined live at the State Fair by Doug Chapin, who is the DFL nominee is the 6th Congressional district against Republican Tom Emmer.

Matt is live from the Minnesota State Fair today. Trump posts “mission accomplished” message about the Iran War; today’s war updates; Sec. Steve Simon joins the show; flooding in the Himilayas; power outages in Indiana; DFL State Auditor Zack Filipovich; more on the DOH pursing charges against the church protestors.

Zack Filipovich is the DFL candidate for State Auditor.

Steve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota’s chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota.

Philip Anthony and Austin fill in for Matt today. The passing of Dolly Parton; lightning round including the trade war and Rep. Jeffries’ meeting with Jared Kushner; collecting testomony from those affected by the DHS assaults, Flock cameras and more.

Greg Bakun fills in for Matt today. Places Trump has renamed in his term; Jake Lang; Patrick Coolican sits down with Brett; new State Fair stuff.

Brett Johnson was joined by the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. Today they talked about Patrick’s column on the Minnesota Attorney General race, pushback against Xcel Energy rate hikes and updates on the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/25/attorney-general-race-why-would-we-enlist-a-trump-ally-in-our-fight-against-trump/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/24/attorney-general-keith-ellison-consumer-advocates-urge-state-board-to-reconsider-xcels-hefty-increase/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/18/ag-keith-ellison-sues-texas-governor-for-failure-to-extradite-ice-agent-charged-with-assault/

Washignton Post forced to re-hire fired commentator; trade war; Iran war updates; Matt’s conversatiosn with associates show what a precarious place we’re in; Enes Kanter’s disruptve appeaance at a WNBA game; Jake Lang’s weekend in Minneapolis; ICE spying on local groups and churches.

MAGA catches the Fever; war updates; how far we’ve fallen in 18 months; Hairball replaces Rod Stewart at the State Fair; Timberwolves ownership shuffles; Appleton correctional facility; ICE enforcement at churches; Michael Brodkorb makes a Friday appearance.

I’m Michael Brodkorb. I’m a husband and a father. I work in communications, media, and research. I ran a marathon. I rescued ducklings from a sewer. I also wrote an award-winning true-crime book. Overall, I’ve done some bad – I’ve done some good. If you follow my website for updates, you’ll learn about both.

Sean Duffy’s new reality TV show; Iran war update; Greg June joins to talk about Jason Watson; Michele Tafoya not ready for prime time; biased Strib coverage against Peggy Flanagan; straw purchases at firearms seller Fleet Farm.

Matt was joined by Greg June to talk about Jason Watson, a US service member who was arrested on the steps of the US Capitol last month after calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Economy; Trump’s insane aide Natalie Harp; war updates; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday appearance; Mike Lindell will pay for recount of GOP gubernatorial primary results; more on the BWCA mining moratorium; right-wing activists fail in attempt to impersonate voters in Minneapolis; the MN GOP plan for the elections.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.

Missouri meals in need; war updates;the ongoing troules in small-town America; Republican deficit hypocrisy; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday interview; Gov. Walz puts a moratorium on mining near the BWCA.

Brett Johnson was joined by the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. They talked about Governor Tim Walz issuing an executive order to stop mining in the boundary waters, Keith Ellison suing Greg Abbot, the feds spying on Minnesotans and more. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/18/gov-tim-walz-signs-executive-order-banning-nonferrous-mining-near-boundary-waters/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/18/ag-keith-ellison-sues-texas-governor-for-failure-to-extradite-ice-agent-charged-with-assault/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/13/the-government-is-spying-on-its-own-citizens-again/

Matt’s adventures moving his kids back to school; death of Hayden Pannetierre; Trump rejected in attempt to overturn Carroll award; war updates; Tyson Foods shutting down plants; Jacob Frey’s dance moves; another Tafoya gaffe; DOJ lawsuit to obtain Minnesota voter rolls dismissed; conservative activists try to vote illegally; ICE spying on local churches; Blaine car…

Twister movie tourist traps; Trump dismisses USS Abraham Lincoln crisis and demands steam catapults; Strait of Hormuz war updates and tanker attacks; tracing GOP strategy from George Wallace to MAGA; diesel prices hammer farmers; ICE buys electro-shock gloves; Matt drives a 20-foot truck to Madison; Trump’s Alzheimer’s is showing; Michelle Tafoya is embarrassed by Minnesota;…

New Oreo flavors; Matt begins today’s show on a sad personal note; today’s economy; war updates; Michele Tafoya does not like living here apparently; murder-suicide in Hopkins and Burnsville; Flock cameras and various government agencies using them to spu.

Primary analysis from both the nation and Minnesota, also featuring Jeff Stein for his Wednesday visit for discussion.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.

Alligator attack; war updates; Trump hides in catering truck to escape Turkey after Iran threats; Patrick Coolican discusees the latest from the Minnesota Reformer; Matt implores you to please vote; DHS agents spy on Rep. Omar; primary day.

Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minneosta Reformer, joins Brett Johnson for our weekly Tuesday conversation. This week they preview primary elections and the unintended consequences of Don Lemon challenging the constitutionality of the FACE Act. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/11/what-to-watch-for-on-primary-night/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/07/don-lemon-challenges-constitutionality-of-face-act-in-legal-defense-of-church-protest-charges/

New “MAHA TV” circus; more Taylor Farms food illness; HHS moves to change vaccine schedule for children; war updates; scooter takeover; beaches closing due to algae blooms; mountain lion; baseball player thanks Minnesota family for organ donation; Minnesota primary elections; Isanti standoff charges.

Veterans issues; a Netflix billboard stunt; WNBA controversies; Flo calls about the Lynx!; Saudi Arabia Turkey and Pakistan sign a defense pact; Red Sea tanker attack; unexpected July job losses; Kratom; revisiting the botched Northwest Airlines bailout; how Republicans don’t respect our military or veterans

Marmots; Senate moves to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt; war updates; Minnesota tops state fair rankings list; University of Minnespta odd policy; Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski spotted in the Twin Cities; Rep. Stauber’s insane claim abotu Emmer; more from FarmFest; MAGA ruining rural America with their own votes.

Winona, MN Flock cameras stolen; war updates; job numbers; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; DQ owner unhappy about cannabis dispensary next door; FarmFest.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.

Chipotle pulls jalapenos; all charges dropped in Reflecting Pool mess; war updates; Cliff Schecter retuens to the show; Patrick Coolican’s weekly interview; Tom Emmer health questions; Hoffman neighbor charged in fireworks attack.

Brett Johnson has our weekly Minnesota Reformer update with their editor-in-chief, Patrick Coolican. They talk about Madison McVan’s article that follows up on Orbin Mauricio Henriquez Serrano, who was pulled out of his car during Operation Metro Surge. Plus a column on Minnesota’s most aggressive drug prosecutor and Patrick has thoughts on Michigan primaries tonight.…

A Democratic strategist and activist, best-selling author, podcaster, pundit and media advisor to candidates and causes, Cliff has impacted dozens of campaigns across the nation in a life that’s taken him from New York to DC to Cincinnati, were he rallies the resistance in purple America.

RFK Jr.’s unhinged TV appearance; war updates; Capital One closed Trump accounts after finding evidence of money laundering; anti-weaponization fund; Trump and Pirro clash over Reflecting Pool case drop; Lynx vs. Fever game, with Caitlin Clark apologists and transphobia; Hennepin County demands extradaition of ICE agent; Uptown.

Far-right media continues to expand; Trump defends Iran over Americans in cyberattack accusations; Ohio MAGA senator looks the other way at MAGA rep son-in-law physically assaulting his daughter and granddaughter; war updates; Elon Musk denied injunction to block Minnesota nudification law; Indiana Fever controversies; Mayor Her situation gets worse; Michael Brodkorb returns to the show.

I’m Michael Brodkorb. I’m a husband and a father. I work in communications, media, and research. I ran a marathon. I rescued ducklings from a sewer. I also wrote an award-winning true-crime book. Overall, I’ve done some bad – I’ve done some good. If you follow my website for updates, you’ll learn about both.

Todd Blanche nomination; war updates; Paul Metsa joins to talk about landing on Rolling Stone’s protest songs list; Kirk Bangstad’s brewery has its license revoked; singer Olivia Dean plays Minneapolis; Mayor Her allegations; Todd County auditor charged; Robert Baril returns; Trump cuts funds to states that didn’t vote for him.

Hailed by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as “the sharpest political commentator on the Twin Cities comedy scene”, Robert Baril mines the news of the day to fuel his informed, biting style of comedy.  With three albums out now (Sex and Politics, TMI, 2020) and in clubs across the country, Baril tackles all the hot button…

Ending Medicare Part D subsidies; DOJ acting as Trump’s personal lawyer in the E. Jean Carroll case; floating a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell; Dr. Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment; Secret Service illegally surveilling James Comey; Jeff Stein joins; MN ranked third best state to live in; Messy Dem primaries; Elon Musk suing Minnesota over its…

Matt and Jeff have their weekly conversation about national politics. Today they talk about the Fauci hearings, the Iran war debacle, can Dems flip the Senate and more!

Wisconsin tornado; airline proselytizing; war updates; Beshear demands proof of life for McConnell; reflecting pool damage; Patrick Coolican is back this week; agriculture update; Paul Metsa lands on a Rolling Stone protest song list.

Brett is back with our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. With primary day approaching, they cover the Craig vs. Flanagan race, more mishaps from the Kendall Qualls campaign and the best of Mike Lindell in the Reformer over the years. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/takeaways-from-the-latest-debate-between-democratic-senate-hopefuls-angie-craig-peggy-flanagan https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/28/in-tight-senate-race-peggy-flanagan-cant-escape-the-f-word/…