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Catch all the best interviews from all of our AM950 programs including the Matt McNeil Show, Mike McIntee Show, Hidden Edges Radio, and I'm Awake.

Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota


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    Matt McNeil with Trish Sullivan Vanni (5/30/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 19:14


    Matt was joined by the Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni, PhD, who is a presbyter of the ECC and the Pastoral Director of Charis, the first Ecumenical Catholic Community in Minnesota. She’ll be making periodic appearances on Matt’s show as a spiritual advisor.

    Matt McNeil with Greg Bakun Live from Des Moines Con!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 14:56


    Matt McNeil is joined by Greg Bakun of GhostBox Radio who reports live from Des Moines Con!

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    Claire Leslie Johnson and Diane Miller with Matt – May 28, 2925

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 15:45


    Hennepin History Museum presents Hennepin Fest, a women-led music festival celebrating the diverse history and culture of our community! Saturday, May 31 2025, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Washburn Fair Oaks Park

    Jeff Stein with Matt – May 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 22:49


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 15:59


    Patrick Coolican joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    Matt McNeil with Katy Tessman (5/22/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 13:42


    Matt is joined by musician Katy Tessman, who just released her new Turnbuckles EP. Learn more at: https://www.katytessman.com/

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    Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (5/22/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 22:46


    Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about a measles outbreak from a Shakira concert, new COVID mutations, COVID booster shots, whether Avian flu will transmit to humans and more.

    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/21/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 22:47


    Jeff is back for our weekly Wednesday visit! This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump pushing a white genocide conspiracy theory in South Africa, the “big beautiful bill” and more!

    Matt McNeil with Ben Schierer (5/20/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 17:00


    Matt was joined by Ben Schierer, who wrote the book, Perpich A Minnesota Original. Order the book at https://nextchapterbooksellers.com/book/9781681343082

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    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/20/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 18:06


    It’s Brett’s weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. Here’s the stories they covered today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/20/minnesota-legislative-session-ends-no-bang-barely-a-whimper/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/19/lawmakers-play-blame-game-as-session-comes-to-end-without-major-budget-bills/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/16/get-mad-about-minnesotacare-but-walz-and-dfl-legislative-leaders-are-not-the-real-culprits/

    Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (5-19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 18:45


    Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Vikings 2025 schedule and the end of session at the State Legislature.

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    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/14/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 22:58


    This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump being bribed with a plane from Quatar, cuts to Medicaid and Snap benefits and more.

    Jake Wittich of the Windy City Tines (5/7/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 22:49


    Jake Wittich, Managing Editor for Windy City Times, is back with his reporting on the new Chicago Teachers Union Contract which includes a number of LGBTQ+ protections and the debut of The First Homosexuals at Wrightwood 659 in Lincoln Park (Chicago). Windy City Times has been the voice of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community since 1985. This…

    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/13/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 19:06


    Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (https://minnesotareformer.com/). Here’s the stories they talked about today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/12/minnesota-child-care-advocates-rally-federal-child-care-cuts/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/09/trumps-tariffs-weigh-heavy-on-truckers-as-overseas-shipments-sink/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/08/walz-goes-to-harvard-and-proves-his-point-10-problematic/

    Matt McNeil with Mary Jo Pehl (5/13/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 22:50


    Matt was joined by Mary Jo Pehl from MST3K and RiffTrax. They talk about doing comedy during Trump II, the mechanics of stand up comedy, political news and more. Also catch Mary and other MST3K alums for a standup show on Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy 

    Matt McNeil with Katrina Simons (5/12/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 17:07


    Matt was joined by Katrina Simons, host of our newest show, Boldly Challenging Ableism (Sundays  at 2 PM). Boldly Challenging Ableism exposes ableism and dismantles myths that marginalize people with disabilities. The show debuts this Sunday at 2 PM. Find podcasts and more info at: https://www.am950radio.com/events/boldly-challenging-ableism/

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    Matt McNeil with Bill Corbett (5/7/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 19:20


    Matt was joined by MST3K alum Bill Corbett. They talk about moderate Democrats not fighting and Trump adminstration II. Also catch Bill and other MST3K alums for a standup shoon Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy

    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/7/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 22:48


    Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about the Conclave to select a new Pope, crypto being a scam, India-Pakistan conflicts, Trump’s ag secretary getting into hot water and more.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 19:43


    Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    Nancy Nelson with Dr. Michael Osterholm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 22:50


    Nancy Nelson was joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm, an  epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.

    Nancy Nelson with DFL Chair Richard Carlbom (5/5/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 19:07


    Nancy Nelson was joined by Richard Carlbom, new chair of the DFL in Minnesota.

    Bruce Klopfleisch with Michelle Griffith of the MN Reformer (5/2/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 20:01


    Bruce Klopfleisch was joined by Minnesota Reformer writer Michelle Griffith as they talk about how the MN Legislature is debating Minnesota Care and Republican claims that illegal immigrants are getting benefits.

    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/30/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 22:49


    Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about false social media posts circulating in MAGA world, judges being arrested and more!

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    Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 18:49


    Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, who joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15/

    Michael Brodkorb with Matt – April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 19:44


    Michael Brodkorb is a political contributor and Vikings expert who joins the Matt McNeil Show.

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    Brittlestar with Matt – April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 21:48


    Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he's in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar's videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combination…

    The Matt McNeil Show – April 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 91:16


    On today’s show: – Patti Vasquez starts the show off with Matt. – How wealthy farmers might turn against Trump over tariffs. – Why is Trump backtracking on his “tough” stance on China? – How the US peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war is bad for Ukraine. – Sharon Secor, the chairperson for Art in…

    Matt McNeil with Sharon Secor of MIA on Art in Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 13:49


    Matt was joined by Sharon Secor, the chairperson for Art in Bloom at MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art). They talk about this year’s Art in Bloom. Learn more at: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-bloom/art-in-bloom-2025

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    Matt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (4/23/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 21:22


    Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about RFK’s controversial autism study, privacy concerns with that study, Trump panicking over China and more!

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 17:36


    Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    Willa Hammitt Brown with Matt – April 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 19:34


    Willa Hammitt Brown first had her picture taken with Paul Bunyan when she was four years old in Akeley, Minnesota, and she grew up spending summers on Deer Lake in Itasca County in the heart of the Northwoods Vacationland. She is a writer and historian specializing in American cultural, gender, and environmental history and holds…

    Denise Slipy with Matt – April 17 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 18:02


    Denise Slipy is the DFL-endorsed candidate for the Senate District 6 special election on April 29.

    Matt McNeil with Author John Owens (4/16/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 14:39


    Matt was joined by author John Owens. He has a new wordless picture book based in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area called  “One Spring Up North.” Learn more and order at: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517919252/one-spring-up-north/

    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/16/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 22:49


    Jeff’s back for his Wednesday visit with Matt after a week off. Today they talk about tariffs, how the AG economy will be impacted by them, whether farmers could eventually turn against Trump, prison camps in El Salvador and more.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 17:06


    Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (4/11/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 22:46


    Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about measles outbreaks across the country (and world), the latest COVID outbreaks, Avian flu and more.

    Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (4/9/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 21:48


    Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist and YouTube personality (https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_Edge). Matt and Cliff talk about Trump sending American citizens to the infamous El Salvador prison, tariffs and the stock market crashing, Elon Musk getting more government contracts and more.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 8 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 19:37


    Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    Kat Abughazaleh with Matt – April 8 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 22:50


    Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois’ Ninth District.

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    Becka Thompson with Matt – April 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 17:56


    Becka Thompson is a candidate for Ward 12 of the Minneapolis City Council. Caucuses are taking place on April 8, 2025.

    Shelley Madore with Matt – April 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 16:11


    Shelley Madore is a candidate for Ward 2 of the Minneapolis City Council. Caucuses are taking place on April 8, 2025.

    Rick Smith with Matt – April 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 15:00


    The Rick Smith Show airs weeknights on AM950 at 8 PM.

    Matt McNeil with Joe Radinovich (4/2/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 14:23


    Matt was joined by former state rep. Joe Radinovich of We Love Minneapolis as they discuss upcoming Minneapolis caucuses on April 8.

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    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/2/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 22:48


    It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff! This week Matt and Jeff talk about new Trump tariffs and last night’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 16:12


    Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    Ellie Krug with Matt – March 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 15:10


    Ellie Krug is a transgender advocate and speaker, and host of The Illegal Trans Woman on Saturdays at 4 PM on AM950 or anytime on AM950radio.com.

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    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/26/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 22:51


    It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about the Republican’s Signal/national security fiasco.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – March 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 17:13


    Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (3/21/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 20:35


    Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Justin Eichorn case, which political party is more energized for 2026. Outside of politics they talk about the latest Vikings off season moves.

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    Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (3/21/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 22:48


    Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about the latest measles outbreak, RFK’s crazy solution to avian flu, how COVID is still enhancing other infectious diseases and more.

    Matt McNeil with Greg Bakun on the Travis Walton Alien Abduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 16:04


    Matt is joined by Greg Bakun, the host of GhostBox Radio (weeknights 10-11 PM). On Thursday GhostBox Radio will have a special from 9-11 PM on the alien abduction of Travis Walton. Greg will welcome both Travis Walton and Jennifer Stein, director of Travis Walton the Movie.

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