The Matt McNeil Show

The Matt McNeil 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.

Episodes

November 25, 2025 15 mins
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/202...
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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…
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Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games.
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November 24, 2025 88 mins
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.
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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…
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November 21, 2025 87 mins
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…
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It’s border battle week! Matt and Michael Brodkorb preview this weekend’s Vikings vs. Packers game at Lambeau Field.
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November 21, 2025 22 mins
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.
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November 20, 2025 88 mins
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…
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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…
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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…
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November 19, 2025 30 secs
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.
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November 19, 2025 22 mins
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.
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November 18, 2025 90 mins
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.
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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/
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November 17, 2025 88 mins
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.
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November 14, 2025 89 mins
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.
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Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games.
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November 13, 2025 89 mins
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…
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November 12, 2025 89 mins
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.
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