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The Matt McNeil Show
by 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.
Episodes
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 20, 2026
Operation cluster update; Alberta votes to stay in Canada; No Kings protests being ignored by media; CD6 candidate Doug Chapin joins; more racism in Mississippi; how local media has failed us with covering the antics of Nick Shirley; Brett’s interview with Patrick Coolican; a strange Mike Lindell...
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Matt McNeil with CD6 Candidate Doug Chapin (10/20/26)
Matt was joined by DFL CD6 candidate Doug Chapin.
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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/20/26)
Brett was joined by Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/10/20/trumps-attack-on-omar-is-an-attack-on-congress-itself/...
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 19, 2026
Matt criticizes “not being political”; DFL Congressional Candidate Matt Little talks about his campaign; DOJ continues to pursue the white whale of voter fraud; Robert Baril returns; Republicans continue to downplay serious, preventable illness; MN gubernatorial debate; GOP secretary of state...
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Robert Baril with Matt – October 19, 2026
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…
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Matt Little with Matt McNeil – October 19, 2026
Matt Little is the DFL candidate for Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 16, 2026
Trump’s press secretary disaster; Oregon school shooting; Aaron Kleinman joins; Flanagan-Tafoya debate; MN Republicans saying measles is no big deal; watching local pro sports is difficult/expensive with streaming services
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Matt McNeil with Aaron Kleinman (10/16/26)
Matt was joined by our legislative elections expert Aaron Kleinman as they talk Ohio elections.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 15, 2026
Plans to livestream execution have been scrapped; Middle East; Jake Johnson, candidate for Congress joins the show; right-wing biased media and polls; Rep. Pete Stauber; more from Perryman’s unaware pro-ICE comments; MN moves to end veteran homelessness.
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Jake Johnson with Matt – October 15, 2026
Jake is a math teacher and father of four running for Congress to bring down costs, take on corruption, and invest in our small towns.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 14, 2026
More Kennedy Center shenanigans; economy woes; Dr. Joe Eastman returns to the show; Chick-fil-A earnings and current political leanings; anti-trans activist is back in town; local GOP candidate secretly recorded commented approving federal interference in elections; Star Tribune cites extremist...
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Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – October 14, 2026
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who joins the Matt McNeil Show to discuss the latest illnesses.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 13, 2026
Nic Cage visits town; Kimberly Guillfoyle exits as Greece ambassador; today’s Middle East update; DFL candidate Trina Swanson joins the show; what’s still coming from the GOP’s big bill; 45 people facing charges in Albert Lea senior prank; Patrick Coolican returns; Minnesota polls discussion;...
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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/13/26)
Brett Johnson has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. They talked about the feds tracking anti-ICE protestors, racism experienced by Somali Minnesotans and the CD1 race. Read more about what they talked about at: http://www.MinnesotaReformer.com
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Trina Swanson with Matt – October 13, 2026
Trina Swanson is the DFL candidate for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 12, 2026
Ukraine hits Russian data centers; reminding us all of how horrific Columbus was; Middle East updates; DHS targets Rep. Omar; protesters interrupt local Republican dinner; undercover ICE agent infiltration.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 9, 2026
Remembering Mike Didtka; Trump’s PPV broadcast of an execution; Operation Cluster update; Aaron Kleinman joins; racism from Trump and Tom Emmer; bad economic signs Matt sees around town; Michael Brodkorb talks Vikings
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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (10/9/26)
Matt and Michael talk Vikings QB problems and preview Vikings vs. Saints!
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Matt McNeil with Aaron Kleinman (10/9/26)
Matt was joined by Aaron Kleinman, Heartland Signal’s Senior Political Analyst. This week we focus on Pennsylvania races.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 8, 2026
Hurricane Isaias news; Operation Cluster update; Trump’s Iran end game; societal issues with how men treat women; Trump attacks Somali Minnesotans again; possible special treatment for GOP members in a DWI incident; spiking grocery prices; Iowa steel mills
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 7, 2026
A hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico (not America); Operation Cluster update; Tennessee’s botched prisoner execution; Robert Pilot joins; breaking up a possible terror plot at the MOA; regret about closing the Northstar rail line; not forgetting that Republicans invited ICE to MN
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Matt McNeil with Robert Pilot (10/7/26)
Matt was joined by the host of Native Roots Radio (weeknights 5-6 PM), Robert Pilot. They talked about the Supreme Court rejecting a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act, and specifically what the act does.
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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/7/26)
Matt has our national political expert Jeff Stein return for his weekly visit. They talked about spiking gas prices, cynical campaigning, Republicans losing their own voters, Susan Collins and more.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 6, 2026
Trump military strikes in major US cities; Operation Cluster update; Joan Esposito joins; sports gambling; Brett with Patrick Coolican; Republicans not spending campaign money in Minnesota; inaccurate polls; Republicans dumb ideas to bring down diesel prices
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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/6/26)
Brett and Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, is back! This week they talk about Republicans not investing campaign money in Minnesota, Klobuchar’s take down of Eric Schmitt, legislative races and more. Read more at: https://minnesotareformer.com/
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Matt McNeil with Joan Esposito (10/6/26)
Matt was joined by WCPT’s Joan Esposito (weekdays 2-5 PM). They critiqued the mainstream media for failing to adequately cover Donald Trump’s flaws and talked about not entertaining right-wing misinformation on the air.
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Matt McNeil Show 10.5.2026
Illness Updates Marco Rubio stated they are “monitoring” the death of a Russian Worker at the Plague lab. New Supreme Court cases today. Fossil Fuel industry trying to not be held responsible for Climate Change Operation Cluster F update ship to ship transfers, something is not right with this...
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 2, 2026
The economy continues to underperform; diesel prices continue to soar; Aaron Kleinman breaks down MN legislative and federal races;a look at far right winger Ron Schutz who is running for AG; Rep. Derrick Van Orden and AI deep fakes; Michael Brodkorb has our Vikings preview
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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (10/2/26)
Matt and Michael talk about last week’s Vikings win over the Bucs, the JJ McCarthy trade and previewing Vikings/Dolphins.
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Matt McNeil with Aaron Kleinman (10/2/26)
Matt was joined by Aaron Kleinman, Heartland Signal’s Senior Political Analyst. They took a deep dive into Minnesota’s federal and state level races this fall.
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The Matt McNeil Show – October 1, 2026
Trump administration lies; Tennessee’s failed execution; Sen. Schmitt’s stupid gaffe; Good family files lawsuits against federal government as Daily Wire films right-wing version of events in Montana; author David Mura returns to the show.
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Davud Mura with Matt – October 1, 2026
David Mura is a memoirist, essayist, novelist, poet, critic, playwright and performance artist. A Sansei or third generation Japanese American, Mura has written two memoirs: Turning Japanese: Memoirs of a Sansei (Grove-Atlantic), which chronicles his year-long stay in Japan and which won a 1991...
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The Matt McNeil Show – September 30, 2026
Matt is back in studio today; Sen. Schmitt’s embarrassing gaffe; DOJ targets MN federal judges; what’s going on in the Middle East; Jeff Stein is back; Boelter team seeks gag order for Hoffmans; Iowa steel plant.
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Jeff Stein with Matt – September 30, 2026
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.
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Micheller Miller, The Farm Babe – September 29, 2026
Picture this: a twenty something slinging Gucci on Beverly Hills’ swanky Rodéo Drive, hopping trans-Pacific flights (she racked up 68 countries before 30!), and proudly sporting the “organic-only, anti-GMO” label. Then a Wisconsin farm kid at heart—who once spent summers bailing hay and mucking...
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Daniel Squadron with Matt and Patti – September 29, 2026
Daniel L. Squadron is a former Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing District 26 from 2009 to 2017. He resigned his seat on August 11, 2017, to focus on helping Democratic candidates in state level races across the nation.
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The Matt McNeil Show – September 29, 2026
Matt is live from New York City at the States’ Forum today, with a number of great interviews including Daniel Squadron, Patti Vasquez, and more.
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Matt McNeil with Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn
Matt McNeil was live from The States Forum Convening in New York City on Tuesday. He had a chance to speak with many State legislators from around the country, including Dani Isaacsohn, the Ohio House minority leader. They talked about trying to break the Republican supermajority in the Ohio…
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The Matt McNeil Show – September 28, 2026
Philip Anthony and Austin fill in for Matt today as they go over the big political stories of the day.
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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (9/25/26)
Matt and Michael are back this week to recap the Vikings win over the Bears while previewing Vikings vs. Bucs this Sunday!
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Matt McNeil with Aaron Kleinman – September 25, 2026
Matt was joined by Aaron Kleinman, Heartland Signal’s Senior Political Analyst as this week they did a dive into Michigan’s federal and state races.
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The Matt McNeil Show – September 24, 2026
Xi visits Trump; White House insiders pressuring Trump to cancel elections; potential war crimes by Netanyahu’s military; out of touch Republicans on cost of living crisis; Michele Tafoya’s issues with authenticity; Glortho!; deceptive pricing by convenience stores; Kaohly Her controversy updates
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The Matt McNeil Show – September 23, 2026
Today in the Middle East; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; Xi state visit and Trump is eager to please; worry about how Trump will try to disrupt or steal election; Star Tribine’s bias; Good and Pretti families speak at ICE victim hearing; DFL is not doing enough to remind voters of what the...
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Jeff Stein with Matt – September 23, 2026
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics.
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The Matt McNeil Show – September 22, 2026
Disney and NFL collab; death of Hayden Panettiere announced as overdose; Trump’s speech at the UN; Trump Jr.’s wedding funding; Fort Snelling time capsule found; Willmar shooting; state sen. Julia Coleman reported someone for a non-existent threat; Waymo butts heads in Minneapolis; GOP candidate...
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Patrick Coolican with Matt – September 22, 2026
Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins AM950 every Tuesday to discuss the latest from the Reformer’s newsroom.
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The Matt McNeil Show – September 21, 2026
Weekend recap; Trump bans several news outlets from press room; Matt lambasts people who chose not to vote in 2024; farming update; Albert Lea school senior prank gone wrong; observations from rural Minnesota; the metro is more vibrant than ever; woman sues over wrongful arrest following AI…
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The Matt McNeil Show – September 18, 2026
Pentagon accused of hiding US casualties; Matt slams Hegseth and DoD; Strait of Hormuz shipping and gas price spikes; Aaron Kleinman on Wisconsin legislative races; voting by mail; Investigation findings of St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her; Updates on the fake shovel attack ICE agent; wedding venue...
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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (9/18/26)
Matt and Michael celebrate the Vikings win over the Packers and then preview Vikings-Bears this weekend!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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