Podcast appearances and mentions of matt mcneil

Measles outbreaks continue to spread; Trump withdraws surgeon general nominee; bully culture of the right; Talking Baseball and Soccer game prices Escapee in MN Paid sick time in MN MN Legislature update Food at your local sporting venues

New Pope has been chosen; botched execution in South Carolina; Trump announces trade deal with the UK; Minnesota maintains high ranking of best states to live in; racist Rochester woman; man pleads guilty in Park Tavern crash; St. Paul waters down rent control; Marshall trailer park woes.

On today’s show: – How moderate Democrats are like stray cats. – Republicans (finally) are stopped from stealing a North Carolina State Supreme Court case. – People losing lots of money on Melania and Donald Trump’s crypto coin. – Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – MN Republicans have a new finance chair who apparently moonlights as…

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.

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 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.

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 returns from his time off; why is it that the conveniences of modern life come at a finaniclal cost; Australian mushroom murder; Trump-Carney meeting; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Rochester woman raises massive amounts of money after using racial slur against child; St. Louis Park hoop lawsuit.

Nancy Nelson fills in for Matt today! Today she welcomes two guests: Richard Carlbom, new chair of the DFL. And Dr. Michael Osterholm, an  epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Then we take calls on protecting endangered species, how American are viewed internationally after…

Bruce Klopfleisch, host of Politics Matters (Sundays 5-6 PM) fills in for Matt today. On today’s show: – How fascism is taking over our federal institutions. – ICE raids the wrong home in the Oklahoma City area. – More info on the Wisconsin judge who was arrested by Trump’s FBI agents. – Michelle Griffith of…

The distressing ubiquity of sports betting; Trump’s economic slide; Australian woman on trial for serving poisonous mushrooms to family; Medicaid patients; state GOP sponsoring bills dictated by outsiders; pressure cooker recall; Rochester racist incident at playground; state GOP’s sky is falling; local toy store sues Trump over tatiffs.

On today’s show: – A prank phone call by an NFL coach’s son costs him $100K. – Trump tries blaming Biden for slow economic growth. – Jeff Stein has his weekly Wednesday visit. – A dispute over a basketball hoop in a neighborhood driveway. – The MN SD6 special election results. – MN Republicans double…

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!

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!

Matt lays a family debate to rest; Canadian election recap; Texas police murder; consumers’ concerns continue to rise with tariffs and inflation; Trump targets Penn swimming for trans athlete policies; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Angie Craig announces run for Senate.

Brittlestar joins Matt to discuss Canada’s election day; Trump’s trip to the Pope’s funeral; who exactly has Trump made trade deals with?; White House Correspondents’ Dinner; drunk driving epidemic goes on; Minneapolis went 68 days without a homicide; Trump voters remain ignorant with their choice; mining in the BWCA; Michael Brodkorb appears on the show;…

On today’s show: – Nerding out to Dr. Who! – Trump’s FBI arrests a Wisconsin judge. – Elon Musk sues Minnesota over our deep fake law. – Why moderate Democrats should be primaried. – The U of M dance team performs well at their international competition. – Adrian Peterson was arrested on a drunk driving…

On today’s show: – Lousy drivers in the rain. – Why the Trump administration will not be able to bully China on tariffs. – How did we get to where we are with a weakening middle class? – The latest on the measles outbreak. – How the Twin Cities livability compares to cities around the…

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!

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

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’s frustrations with the Republicans featuring Sen. Tom Cotton; HHS targets some artificial dyes and autism; navigating the flood of stories; Supreme Court halts Alien Enemies Act enforcement with Alito/Thomas dissenting; the passing of Pope Francis; Brett Johnson introduces this week’s Patrick Coolican interview; MN GOP brings Florida hypnotist on board in crafting bills; Duluth…

California mayor suggests just giving fentanyl to homeless people; Pete Hegseth sent more unsecured communications on Signal; Kristi Noem has bag of important documents stolen; Pope Francis dies at 88; Florida State shooting already being forgotten in the news cycle; fight on I-35W; local airline employee arrested on suspiction of theft from former NFL player;…

On today’s show: – Top Easter candy. – How moderates are out of touch in their criticism of David Hogg. – The Florida State shooter is reported to have expressed extreme right wing views. – A lawsuit claims that Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs. – Problems with online apps like Roblox and…

Possible indicator of life on a distant planet; mass shooting at Florida State; fake moderate Democrats; Mike Lindell pleads being broke; Roblox; DFL candidate Denise Slipy joins the show; UHG takes a big hit in the stock market; International Falls city council meetings; no consequences for real crimes.

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.

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/

On today’s show: – A colossal squid was filmed by scientists for first time. – A protestor at a Marjorie Taylor Green rally was tased. – Should we feel sorry for MAGA voters who are being impacted by DOGE cuts and immigration raids? – Jeff Stein’s back for his Wednesday visit with Matt after a…

Ireland issues travel warning for students looking at the US; Kristi Noem’s publicity stunts; Indiana woman arrested for threatening LGBT teacher; people trying to be the hero of their own story; Republican tax plan released, with most savings going to the wealthy; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Minneapolis will stop making scanner audio public; Moorhead…

Trump’s annual physical; attack on Pennsylvania governor Shapiro; important electronics exempted from China tariffs; El Salvador president visits Trump; Penn and Teller return to the Renaissance Festival; person arrested at UHG campus; Emily Koski exits Minneapolis mayoral race; sports report; Senate district 6 candidate has some wild political views; podcaster faces sentencing for sending nude…

On today’s show: – Matt talks about why he highlights the economic issues with Trump’s tariffs. – Why we should pay attention to the foundational markets of our country. – Dr. Joe Eastman has an infectious disease update. – Bemidji woman faces federal charges for allegedly groping a flight crew member – A veterans calls…

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.

On today’s show: – Tariffs continue to cause havoc. – 4 Democrats in the US House vote for a voter suppression bill. – Highlighter shaped vape pens – How federal budget cuts are hurting Minnesota – Why don’t Republicans not care about constituents being hurt by the Republican budget? – Democrats need to fight! –…

On today’s show: – With Jeff Stein off today, Cliff Schecter joins Matt! – Why today’s stock market rebound is a mirage. – How the bond market is not healthy. – Why tariffs will hurt the ag economy even more than the stock market. – Minnesota sports teams continue to struggle this spring. – The…

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.

The continued fallout of tariffs and trade wars; Trump continues to succeed at whittling away judicial power; Kat Abughazaleh joins the show to discuss her congressional run; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; Southwest Light Rail audit released; state trooper’s request for charges dismissal in Rochester teen’s death denied.

Stock market roller coaster today; Americans want European cars more than vice versa; where is the US economy right now?; 60 Minutes uncovers that large numbers of El Salvador deportees have no criminal record; another measles death in Texas; Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council candidate Shelley Madore speaks with Matt ahead of tomorrow’s caucuses; special…

Stock market takes another hit; Trump won’t attend services for soldiers lost in Lithuania; China retaliates against Trump tariffs; Rick Smith joins the show; baby sloth born at Como Zoo; how tariffs will impact local agriculture; Trump cuts to local food aid; Bobby Joe Champion’s involvement in violence intervention group.

On today’s show: – Torpedo bats in baseball. – Trump puts tariffs on uninhabited islands. – How Republicans are running a heist on Social Security. – Did Trump use a chat bot to come up with his tariffs? – The mayor of Minot, North Dakota resigns after sending a lewd video to the city attorney…

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.

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

On today’s show: –  Drinking alcohol makes male fruit flies more attractive. – Trump rolls out some sweeping new tariffs. – Why is Trump proposing tariffs? Matt has some theories. – Our weekly Jeff Stein visit. – The bull statue in front of the District Edina (friend of the show) was stolen by a low…

Important elections taking place across the country; Trump will announce tariffs after stock markets close for the day; Pat McAfee and others accused of propagating false rumors about female college student; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday appearance; Republicans still refuse to condemn January 6; Robbinsdale school layoffs.

Trump approval polls and math problems; tariff implementation looms; Ellie Krug joins the show on Trans Day of Visibility; Arizona considers paying the Diamondbacks for Chase Field upgrades; Matt’s 15th anniversary; Falcon Heights debates making fairgoers pay for parking; Real ID approaches; Wisconsin election tomorrow; how spending cuts will hit the state; Wayne Gretzky’s fall…

On today’s show: – Fish fry Friday’s are back and Matt’s excited! – Donald Trump meddles with the Smithsonian. – Why moderate Democrats have failed the party since 2010. – Are rural voters finally waking of to the damage being caused by Trump/Musk? – Anti-vaxxers push their agenda in RFK’s health department. – Drunk people…

Canadian travel bookings to the US down 70%; Elise Stefanik pulled back as US ambassador; polls show no favorability for annexing Greenland or Canada, or Trump in general; Dr. David Joffe rejoins the show from Sydney; sports and celebration dinner housekeeping; Minnesota legislators look to overhaul redistricting; new “DFL” candidate emerges in SD6; Kelly Morrison’s…

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

On today’s show: – The Atlantic calls Trump’s bluff and releases text from the Signal chat. – Democrats flip a +15 Trump state house district in Pennsylvania. – Matt and Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – Matt’s worst interviews he’s ever done. – An Underwood teacher is charged for allegedly stepping on a sixth-grader's back. –…

How an Atlantic reporter ended up receiving war plans; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; the real purpose of book bans; mass shooters sentenced in Minneapolis; scam toll texts continue.

In preparation for Matt’s 15th anniversary dinner on Sunday at Cronners (tix at AM950Radio.com), we’re posting the very first show Matt hosted on AM950 from March 22, 2010.