Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Philip Bither has been Walker Art Center’s Senior Curator of Performing Arts since April 1997, overseeing one of the country’s leading contemporary performing arts programs. He has overseen significant expansion of the Performing Arts program, including the building of the McGuire Theater, an acclaimed new theatrical space within the Walker expansi…

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez,who you can hear weeknights 9-10 PM on AM950. They talk about LA immigration raids, Kristi Noem’s fear of being asked questions and more!Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who discusses COVID, measles, and other diseases on the Matt McNeil Show.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt to discuss national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Greg Bakun is the host of GhostBox Radio, airing every weeknight at 10 on AM950.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt to discuss national politics every Wednesday at 3:30.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Originally hailing from Wisconsin, Matt recently moved to the Twin Cities from Chicago, where he taught writing. He previously worked for a range of business publications covering policies on mental health care, housing/real estate, banking and law. He has also covered various levels of government, from doing explanatory journalism on the federal g…

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.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt McNeil is joined by Greg Bakun of GhostBox Radio who reports live from Des Moines Con!Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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 ParkBởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Patrick Coolican joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt is joined by musician Katy Tessman, who just released her new Turnbuckles EP. Learn more at: https://www.katytessman.com/Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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!Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt was joined by Ben Schierer, who wrote the book, Perpich A Minnesota Original. Order the book at https://nextchapterbooksellers.com/book/9781681343082Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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:/…

Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Vikings 2025 schedule and the end of session at the State Legislature.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump being bribed with a plane from Quatar, cuts to Medicaid and Snap benefits and more.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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 year marks the …

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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 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/…

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.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Nancy Nelson was joined by Richard Carlbom, new chair of the DFL in Minnesota.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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!Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, who joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15/Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Michael Brodkorb is a political contributor and Vikings expert who joins the Matt McNeil Show.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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 combina…

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 Bloom at MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art) – M…

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-2025Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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!Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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 a PhD in history f…

Denise Slipy is the DFL-endorsed candidate for the Senate District 6 special election on April 29.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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/Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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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.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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 is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois’ Ninth District.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Becka Thompson is a candidate for Ward 12 of the Minneapolis City Council. Caucuses are taking place on April 8, 2025.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Shelley Madore is a candidate for Ward 2 of the Minneapolis City Council. Caucuses are taking place on April 8, 2025.Bởi Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota