The Matt McNeil Show

On today’s show: News media dismisses anti-Trump protests; dramatic price increases; Canada hurts Trump’s feelings; Dr. Joe Eastman discusses the latest disease models; Como Zoo fun; the Vikings disaster last night; former Mpls Chamber of Commerce head charged with fraud; Target’s layoffs; The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 24, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, influenza, and more on the Matt McNeil Show. The post Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – October 24, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brian Ronholm of Consumer Reports is in studio to speak with Matt; Democrats missing opportunities again; multiple arrests of NBA personnel in gambling investigation; Metro Transit and MnDOT contract to replace Northstar Line; Glen Taylor tried to tank sale of Wolves; Republicans and fraud; Minneapolis mayor’s race; Michael Brodkorb talks tonight’s Vikings game; shooting victim… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 23, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, FOP political figure, and Matt’s official football correspondent. The post Michael Brodkorb with Matt – October 23, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brian Ronholm is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports. He leads CR’s advocacy efforts to advance a safe and healthy food system. The post Brian Ronholm with Matt – October 23, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 22, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/22/25) first appeared on AM 950.

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. The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 21, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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/ The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/21/25) first appeared on AM 950.

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. The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 20, 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 – October 20, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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. The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 17, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, FOP political figure, and Matt’s official football correspondent. The post Michael Brodkorb with Matt – October 17, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

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… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 16, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Reed Sigmund is an actor and director with Children’s Theatre Company. The post Reed Sigmund with Matt – October 16, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Celebrate a Minnesota music legend! Paul Metsa, acclaimed musician, songwriter, and author, is marking his 70th birthday with a special benefit show for AM950. It takes place Sunday, November 2 at 7 PM at the Aster House in Minneapolis. The evening also serves as a CD release party for his latest record, Songs of Resistance… The post Paul Metsa with Matt – October 16, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — Matt’s reminder to make sure you get your colonoscopy. — A conversation about Trump’s ICE goons. — In Trump’s economy, GuFundMe pages have been setup for grocery bills. — How young Republican staffers got fired over racist and homophobic text messages. — Republican states target Minnesota over the MSHSL’s transgender athletes… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 15, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Matt’s joined by Minnesota musician Katy Tessman. They talk about her upcoming show tomorrow Icehouse in Minneapolis and how she and the Heartland Souvenirs honor the legendary Dolly Parton. Learn more at: https://icehouse.turntabletickets.com/shows/4329/?date=2024-10-18 The post Matt McNeil with Katy Tessman (10/15/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Matt has our weekly visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about the struggling AG economy, more warning economic signs, No Kings Protests and more. The post Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/15/25) first appeared on AM 950.

ChatGPT erotica; Middle East ceasefire teeters; the dire economic situation shows no signs of slowing down; put the Bobel Peace Prize back in the box; Patrick Coolican has his Tuesday interview; documentary. The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 14, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they sized up both the Minneapolis and St. Paul races for Mayor, talked about new measles cases in Minnesota and COVID vaccines. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/congresswoman-ilhan-omar-endorses-sen-omar-fateh-for-minneapolis-mayor/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-adds-two-cases-to-measles-surge-amid-decline-in-routine-vaccinations/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-gets-vaccinated-cdc-recommends-covid-19-vaccine/ The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/14/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Mass shooting in South Carolina; Alaska typhoon; Israel-Hamas hostages and prisoners released and Egypt summit; ICE torture chambers; China continues to run circles around the Trump administration; Indigenous Peoples’ Day; No Kings rallies this weekend; Matt sees The Doll House; Star Tribune rips new documentary. The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 13, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — Trump’s customs restrictions has caused a mess with our shipping system. — MAGA is up in arms over Bad Bunny playing this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. — Trump is denied his coveted Nobel Peace Prize. — Yet another trade war with China thanks to Trump. — We’re joined by Kyrstin… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 10, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Matt was joined by Kyrstin Schuette of the School Board Integrity Project as they talk about the importance of upcoming school board elections. Plus they have their Freedom to Read Book Fair on Sunday at Queermunity in Minneapolis. Learn more at: https://www.schoolboardintegrityproject.org/ The post Matt McNeil with Kyrstin Schuette of the School Board Integrity Project (10/10/25) first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — A Disneyland goer dies after riding the Haunted Mansion. — What exactly is the job of the military in Chicago? — Yet more grifting by RFK. — Holiday shopping will cost more this year thanks to Trump’s tariffs. — Tim Walz goes on tour pushing for more common sense gun safety… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 9, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Matt was joined by Taya Ming, who is starring as ‘The Enormous Crocodile’ in the U.S. Premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production ‘The Enormous Crocodile The Musical’ which is playing now at Children’s Theatre in Minneapolis. Tickets and more info at: https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/the-enormous-crocodile/ The post Matt McNeil with Taya Ming (10/9/25) first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — How Trump’s actions using the military are all part of his big grift. — How the case against James Comey is a complete sham. — Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. — Minnesota has an award winning bathroom. — Will Trump bring federal troops to the Twin Cities? — Massive problems in… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 8, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

It’s Matt’s weekly Wednesday visit with Matt McNeil! Today they talk about ICE’s brutal crackdown in Chicago and Portland, are ICE agents “just following orders,” Trump’s distractions from Epstein and more. The post Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (10/8/25) first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — Matt is happy as Rush announces a new tour! — Pam Bondi’s Senate hearing doesn’t go well. — The SCOTUS looks ready to overturn state bans on conversion therapy. — Minneapolis is a safe city, despite claims from right wingers. — A St. Paul bar bouncer has been charged after punching… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 7, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

It’s our weekly Tuesday interview with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Here’s what they covered today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/06/blackrocks-minnesota-power-takeover-splits-dfl-coalition-as-corporate-giant-seeks-bigger-targets/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/06/rep-zack-stephenson-on-gun-violence-democratic-priorities-and-leading-after-hortman/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/dfl-rep-kaela-berg-announces-campaign-for-2nd-congressional-district/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/02/repub/how-the-federal-shutdown-is-playing-out-across-the-government/ The post Brett with Patrick Coolican (10/7/25) first appeared on AM 950.

– The “Warzone” of America according to Trump Judge’s House burns Right side political Violence If you don’t like the state leave it Twin Cities Light rail The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 6, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — An unruly passenger forces a Sun Country flight from MSP to Newark to land in Chicago according to the Star Tribune. — Melania Trump tries swiping an artifact from the Eisenhower Presidential library. — Data on who people are blaming for the government shutdown. — Two stories out of Wisconsin —… The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 3, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

It’s our weekly Vikings preview as Matt is joined by Michael Brodkorb! They preview Vikings vs. Browns from London. The post Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (10/3/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Housing and agriculture in major trouble; Dr. Joe Eastman provides an update; wedding best man shoots another patron; health care costs set to skyrocket because of national Republicans; MAGA Christians miss the point; stories from those involved in mass shootings and an alleged letter from a GOP state senator; shooting victim returns to school. The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 2, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, flu, measles, and more on the Matt McNeil Show. The post Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – October 2, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Federal government shutdown; AI actress controversy; Matt looks at the economy; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday visit; update on alcohol-involved fire truck crash; adult man found enrolled at White Bear Lake HS; new candidate in CD2; special session drama continues; Orange Shirt Day: Title IX lawsuit. The post The Matt McNeil Show – October 1, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – October 1, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Impending federal government shutdown; Trump policies continue to hurt agriculture; Pete Hegseth assembles military brass for a meeting in Virginia today; sports roundup; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; potential special session on guns. The post The Matt McNeil Show – September 30, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

It’s our weekly Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week we talk about Patrick’s column on fraud in Minnesota state government and the Reformer’s recent Q&A with Secretary of State Steve Simon about Trump’s DOJ lawsuit over access to Minnesota’s voter rolls. Find everything we talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/25/they-were-warned-how-state-government-kept-allowing-the-theft-of-the-peoples-money/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/a-q-a-with-secretary-of-state-steve-simon-who-the-trump-administration-is-suing-over-voter-rolls/ The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/30/25) first appeared on AM 950.

John Fugelsang joins to talk about the right-wing corruption of Christianity and his new book, Separation of Church and Hate; weekend violence; sports update; fatal fire truck crash in western MN; Matt goes in-depth on gun violence from local and national perspectives; fraud. The post The Matt McNeil Show – September 29, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

He’s been murdered on CSI, interviewed 2 Beatles on separate continents in the same week, and famously once got Mitt Romney’s advisor to call Governor Romney an ‘etch a sketch’ on CNN. Actor, comedian & broadcaster John Fugelsang hosts ‘Tell Me Everything” weekdays on SiriusXM Insight #121. He recently performed in ‘The Bill of Rights… The post John Fugelsang with Matt – September 29, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

On today’s show: — More document drops in the Trump/Epstein saga! — Sinclair Broadcasting finally agrees to air Jimmy Kimmel’s show. — A brief history how media consolidation. — How MAGA Republicans will try to cancel 2026 elections. — A good news story from baseball to end hour 1. — Mike Lindell’s prospects for running… The post The Matt McNeil Show – September 26, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

It’s our weekly Vikings preview as Matt is joined by Michael Brodkorb! They preview Vikings vs. Steelers and the Vikings QB situation. The post Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (9/26/25) first appeared on AM 950.

James O’Keefe video about Trump and Epstein; Matt talks about his religiosu background; Dallas ICE facility shooter; Pete Hegseth calls military brass to a meeting; unemployment claims lower than expected; Oklahoma state superintendent resigns; more trouble for MyPillow; federal investigation of autism centers; Belle Plaine alleged hate crime; racist Rochesyer woman. The post The Matt McNeil Show – September 25, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Dallas shootings; Jimmy Kimmel reinstated; no orders for American soybeans from China; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday appearance; crime blotter update; Democrats like Angie Craig keep expecting Republicans to work with them; charges against autism treatment service fraudster. The post The Matt McNeil Show – September 24, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – September 24, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Right wing bots move over to Threads; Donald Trump goes to the UN and embarrasses himself; Georgia special election; special election in Arizona expected to give House enough votes to release Epstein files; Tylenol and autism; mysterious deaths of black Americans in Texas and Mississippi; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; MAGA does not like being criticized;… The post The Matt McNeil Show – September 23, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Brett was joined by Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about another fraud case in Minnesota, state capitol security and the sentencing of former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. Find those stories at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/18/u-s-attorney-charges-eight-with-wire-fraud-in-minnesota-housing-stabilization-program/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-capitol-has-fewer-security-measures-than-other-state-houses/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/former-sen-nicole-mitchell-sentenced-to-6-months-in-jail-work-release/ The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/23/25) first appeared on AM 950.

Chicago River swim; soybean futures are down sharply; Charlie Kirk memorial; Trump raises some visa fees to six figures; Matt’s first visit to Allianz Field; Racket reviews Guy Fieri’s Holiday food; doubel standards in murder reporting; Stearns County already struggling with Medicaid changes. The post The Matt McNeil Show – September 22, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

Matt goes after the FCC; and Trump administration; Democrats fail to vote down motion honoring Kirk; ICE disperses and arrests protesters in Chicago; more details on the ICE raid in Georgia on the Hyundai plant; Farm Aid; grain elevators not taking soybeans; health premiums will go up without congressional action; Michael Brodkorb previews this weekend’s… The post The Matt McNeil Show – September 19, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.