The Matt McNeil Show

Pacific Northwest flooding; Amanda Seyfried won’t apologize for critical comments about Kirk; US seizes oil tanker from Venezuela and will bring it to the US; Republicas electoral strugglies; arrest of Karoline Leavitt’s family member by ICE; Michigan football coach fired, and then arrested; Mike Lindell officially launches gubernatorial run; update on Jennifer Carnahan assault case;… The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 11, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

New Hampshire gun attacks on Christmas displays; Trump threatens ICC unless they vow to never prosecute him or his officials; major teachers’ union opposes crypto legislation; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; Matt details a conversation he had this morning; Florida man pleads guilty to threats to kill Rep. Omar; Republicans chafe at pushing back… The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 10, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politcs Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – December 10, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Nancy Mace’s issues; Paramount targets Warner Bros in hostile takeover bid; Australia restricts minors from social media; China buying US soybeans but well below previous numbers; Max Nesterak visits with Brett this week; Steve Simon running for 4th term of secretary of state; GOP caravan in Marshall; Winona LaDuke’s home attacked, The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 9, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett was joined by Minnesota Reformer writer Max Nesterak, as they discussed his recent article, “Prosecutors have brought over 3,500 charges for marijuana possession in cars since legalization.” Read it at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/09/prosecutors-have-brought-over-3500-charges-for-marijuana-possession-in-cars-since-legalization/ The post Brett Johnson with Max Nesterak of the MN Reformer (12/9/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Trump bailing out farmers; Jonathan Larsen joins to discuss his pieces on the shadiowy elements pushing war in Venezuela; Mall of America, commercialism, and immigration enforcement; State Sen. Jim Abeler only Republican to stand up to the racism; Mary Franson lashes out at reporter for being asked about Trump’s comments on Somalis; fire at mosque… The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 8, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Jonathan Larsen is a journalist who has worked at CNN, MSNBC, and The Young Turks (TYT). He created Up with Chris Hayes, helped launch Anderson Cooper 360, was a senior producer on Countdown with Keith Olbermann, and was managing editor/executive producer at TYT, America’s largest online progressive news network. His original reporting has been cited by members of Congress resisting Christian nationalism. The post Jonathan Larsen with Matt – December 8, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — The 2026 World Cup draw was today, and FIFA awarded Trump a “peace prize” — The Jan. 6 pipe bomb guy at the DNC headquarters may have already been pardoned already by Trump. — RFK changes vaccine recommendations for Hepatitis B. — Thoughts on the WBD sale to Netflix. — How… The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 5, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Matt and Michael have our weekly Vikings update as they commiserate over the lost season and preview Sunday’s game vs. Washington. The post Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (12/5/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Admiral questioned on second boat strike that killed survivors; Jan 6-associated alleged pipe bomber arrested; CDC postpones decisiosn to restrict Hep B vaccinations; San Francisco files lawsuits over ultra-processed foods; school districts overpaying for school supplies from Amazon; Christmas cookie contest; mountain lion spotted in Duluth; Lutsen Resort owner charged with arson; environmental groups targeted… The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 4, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Today’s not a good day for Republicans; Tennessee special election; Jeff Stein joins the show for his weekly appearance; Mike Lindell officially running for governor; other new candidates for governor; Blue Cross dropping Sliver Sneakers program; The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 3, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – December 3, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Government may end Hepatitis B vaccinations for children; very specific typo on Pete Hegsseth’s placard; more scrutiny of US boat strikes and Trump’s hypocritical pardon of former Honduran president; Jennifer Carnahan claims she was assaulted; Patrick Coolican joins the show with Brett; false racist stories target Somali community. The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 2, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett has our weekly conversation with the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. Today they talked about a new federal investigation about alleged ties between Somali-Americans convicted of stealing money from public programs and al-Shabaab, Tim Walz going on Meet the Press and more. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/02/trump-administration-orders-up-investigation-of-minnesota-stepping-on-their-own-prosecutors/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/02/first-step-for-walz-take-responsibility/… The post Brett with Patrick Coolican (12/2/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Thanksgiving weekend recap; Cyber Monday; White House releases MRI results; anecdotes from Thanksgiving weekend; friction between Trump and some state politicians around the country; ongoing MnDOT issues long after Pawlenty is gone; man sentenced to paltry jail time for DUI ATV death; some good things happening in rural Minnesota; paid leave on the horizon. The post The Matt McNeil Show – December 1, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. They talked about Right-wing reporting on Somali money allegedly going to al-Shabaab and more a super PAC dropping big money in the Minnesota’s US Senate primary. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/25/right-wing-reporting-on-somali-money-going-to-al-shabaab-is-sloppy/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/24/minnesota-dfl-leaders-respond-to-trumps-attacks-on-somali-minnesotans/ The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/25/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Woman thought to be dead wakes up right before scheduled cremation; Trump administration escalates against Democrats accused of telling the military not to violate illegal orders; another anti-vaxxer nominated for HHS post; the cruelty of the GOP as we aooriach Thanksgiving; Blue Cross ending gym subsidies for seniors; Patrick Coolican returns; Michael Brodkorb previews the… The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 25, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games. The post Michael Brodkorb with Matt – November 25, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Slender Man ssupect temporarily escapes custody; criminal cases against Comey and James thrown out; Terry John Zila joins for his annual Thanksgiving food discussion; first winter storm approaching this week; sports roundup; housing price crisis; Mamdani visits Trump in the White House; fencing installed along largely Native streets; heartlessness of billionaires. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 24, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Terry John Zila has been experimenting in the kitchen his entire life. Twenty years in the restaurant industry has exposed him to a wide variety of cooking styles. In his private dining and corporate events and in-home cooking classes, he uses that culinary knowledge to create unique events. Whatever cuisine you might like, be it… The post Terry John Zila with Matt – November 24, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — Trumpflation impacting Thanksgiving meals. — Terrible jobs numbers and more layoffs are on the way. — Dr. Joe Eastman joins for an update. — Octopus’s are smart. — MNDOT’s no fun police. — A mother alleges Medicaid fraud after her son, who needed daily care, was found dead. — Michael Brodkorb… The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 21, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

It’s border battle week! Matt and Michael Brodkorb preview this weekend’s Vikings vs. Packers game at Lambeau Field. The post Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (11/21/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Dr. Joe Eastman joins Matt to talk about a rising COVID-19 variant, a poorly matched seasonal flu strain, and escalating measles outbreaks that could cost the U.S. its elimination status. He stressed concern over avian influenza (bird flu) acquiring human-to-human transmission, noting that continuous disease spread and deregulation are increasing overall vulnerability. The post Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (11/21/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Grocery prep run for Thanksgiving; economic numbers; Jessica Lussenhop, co-author of a story about church abuse in Duluth, joins to discuss the story; Trump continues to lie that he had no connection to Epstein; Jessie Diggins announces final season of events; Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition; opioid settlement money; Addie Gorlin-Han returns to discuss… The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 20, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Addie Gorlin-Han is the director of the Guthrie Theater’s presentation of A Christmas Carol, running now through December 28. https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/a-christmas-carol/ Addie is a director, producer, and educator invested in the regional theater movement, new musical development, and theater for all-ages. She works as Associate Producer at the Guthrie Theater. Addie grew up in the Twin… The post Addie Gorlin-Han with Matt – November 20, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Before becoming the host of our upcoming podcast, I was a reporter with ProPublica’s Midwest team covering Minnesota, my home state. I wrote about issues affecting vulnerable populations with a special interest in child welfare, criminal justice and housing. My reporting has changed state housing laws and touched off enforcement actions by the Minnesota attorney… The post Jessica Lussenhop with Matt – November 20, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

We need to admit Trump is not well; Jeff Stein returns for his Wednesday conversation; grandmother arrested after children found unresponsive; state trooper accused of groping; Matt talks soybeans; Minnesota property taxes expected to rise across the board; Target partners with OpenAI amid struggles. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 19, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – November 19, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Just how evil is Trump?; decline of water quality; court blocks Texas redistricting; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; confrontation between ICE agents and community in St. Paul; underage sex sting nets an ICE agent; Metro Transit will pay out settlement. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 18, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

It’s our weekly conversation with the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. Today’s topics include DFLers making a big bet on paid family leave and Lisa Demuth announcing she will abide by the Republican endorsement. Find more about the paid family leave article at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/18/minnesota-democrats-make-a-big-bet-on-paid-leave/ The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/18/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Tom Cruise will get lifetime achievement award; Matt talks radio and AI; economic bubble; Trump’s about-face on the Epstein documents release; Matt sees A Christmas Carol; 10 years since the police killing of Jamar Clark; Appleton prison debate; UCare will go out of business; state legislative retirements. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 17, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Woman scammed in California; more Epstein documents released; best cities for Gen Z includes Minneapolis; St. Paul’s new gun ordinance; new mining proposal submitted; Michael Brodkorb previews this Sunday’s game. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 14, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games. The post Michael Brodkorb with Matt – November 14, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — Insanely high grocery bills — MAGA will always excuse Trump no matter what — A look at skyrocketing healthcare costs. — Lies from the Trump regime about economic information. — Inexpensive holiday gift ideas. — Katseye comes to Minnesota! — Krispy Kreme returns! — Why Matt sometimes loses patience with rural… The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 13, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

More Epstein documents released that look bad for Trump; Jeff Stein joins to continue the discussion around the Epstein files vote; northern lights; underage drunk driver crashed with care home passengers; in Duluth; Hennepin County Attorney’s Office shortcomings; Maren Ward pf zAmya Theater speaks with Matt. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 12, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

MAREN WARD is a Twin Cities performer, director and community-based theater maker – named Best Theater Performer of 2018 in MN Monthly Magazine. Maren has been zAmya’s creative director since it started in 2004. She has been awarded a McKnight Theater Artist Fellowship (2007) and has attended the Cornerstone Institute for Community Based Theater and… The post Maren Ward with Matt – November 12, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – November 12, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Mar-a-Lago look; Veterans’ Day; Mike Johnson can’t keep the House adjourned much longer; Epstein files much worse than reported; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Michael Brodkorb elaborates on a restraining order filed against a GOP guberantorial candidate; possible hemp ban in Congress could devastate local industries. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 11, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about how the deal to reopen the federal government could hurt Minnesota’s hemp industry, Lisa Demuth picking a running mate, Bernie Sanders endorsing Peggy Flanagan and thoughts on last week’s elections. Find more about what they talked about at:… The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/11/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Matt’s colonoscopy; Senate Democrats break to end shutdown; Cliff Schecter talks about the disgraceful ending of the shutdown; SNAP’ gay marriage ruling won’t be revisited by the Supreme Court; Primary Trust at the Guthrie; 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Fitzgerald; Demuth has a running mate; strike averted with Minneapolis teachers; Michael Brodkorb recaps… The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 10, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games. The post Michael Brodkorb with Matt – November 10, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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 The post Cliff Schecter with Matt – November 10 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — Winter weather is coming! — Will Dems cave on the gov’t shutdown? — Yesterday’s bizarre Oval Office scene. — Elon Musk’s ridiculous payday from Tesla. — Trump bails out Argentina but won’t fund SNAP benefits. — Calling out Trump supporters who receive SNAP benefits. — The White House explanation for RKF’s… The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 7, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Matt and Brett fill in for Matt and preview this week’s Vikings vs. Ravens game! The post Matt and Brett Preview Vikings vs. Ravens first appeared on AM 950.

Matt addresses his criticism of double standards covering perceived political leans of races; “sandwich guy” found not guilty; Trump falsely claims Thanksgiving prices are lower; US hoping China will buy products; Matt reviews his predictions of what Trump said he would do vs. what has been done now; labor market begins downward slide; FIFA establishes… The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 6, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni, Ph.D While grounded in the Christian tradition, I have been a life-long spiritual seeker open to grace beyond its boundaries. The many threads of my life and the countless wonderful people who have touched it have led me to a deep appreciation for the many paths human beings follow to the… The post Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni with Matt – November 6, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

UPS plane crash in Kentucky; Matt’s election analysis; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit for more election discussion; Wild overtime winner; Kaohly Her’s upset win over Melvin Carter in St. Paul; Frey wins third term; special election status quo; school referendum questions. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 5, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – November 5, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

The decline of pizzerias as Pizza Hut struggles; Election Day 2025 updates; continued denials of Trump’s health concerns; revisiting Daylight Savings Time discussion; more on election coverage; rural America grocery stores. The post The Matt McNeil Show – November 4, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett and Patrick Coolican (editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer) have an election day preview as they talk about two races that will determine control of the MN State Senate, mayor races in Minneapolis and St. Paul, school levies and a new GOP contender for governor. Find more about what they covered at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/04/today-is-election-day-make-your-voice-heard/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/03/voters-will-decide-tuesday-who-controls-the-minnesota-senate-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/02/gop-minnesota-house-speaker-lisa-demuth-launches-campaign-for-governor/ The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/4/25) first appeared on AM 950.