Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (4/2/24)

Brett is joined for his weekly visit with Patrick Coolican, editor in chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talk about NIMBY’s with affordable housing, right wimgers trying to challenge MN’s law restoring felon voting rights and a look at traffic fatality information in MN.

Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (4/2/24)

Dr. Joe Eastman is a disease modeling expert who regularly visits with Matt to discuss trends in diseases like COVID and more. Today they talk about the number of long COVID cases we’re seeing globally, avian bird flu with possible human to human spread and more.

Matt McNeil and Rep. Mike Freiberg on the MN Twins (4/1/24)

Rep. Mike Freiberg from district 43B is the west metro joins Matt not to talk politics, but the Minnesota twinsT

Cliff Schecter with Matt – March 29, 2024

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/27/24)

It’s our weekly visit with national political expert Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about the SCOTUS case on Mifepristone, Trump’s money crunch and more.

Deena Winter with Brett 3-26-24

John Fugelsang with Matt – March 26, 2024

Considered one of the greatest interviewers of our day, acclaimed comedian, John Fugelsang, challenges conventional wisdom on politics, media, religion, and pop culture on an entertaining and irreverent daily call-in show on SiriusXM Insight, Channel 127. Journalists, comics, artists, authors, activists and political figures all have a place at the table on this brilliant, witty,…

Stephanie Miller with Matt – March 22, 2024

Catch Stephanie with all her friends at the Pantages Theater on April 13, with ticket information at am950radio.com. You can also listen to the Stephanie Miller Show every weekday morning on AM950 from 8-11.

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/20/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein.Today they talk about protest primary votes against Trump and Biden, Trump’s demonizing his political opponents, would extremists try another insurrection in 2025 and more.

Patrick Coolican with Brett 3/19/24

Richard D. Thompson with Matt – March 19, 2024

After a nationwide search History Theatre named Richard D. Thompson as the fourth Artistic Director in its 44-year history. Thompson has more than 30 years of experience as a director, administrator, choreographer, dramaturg, educator, and performer. Thompson seeks to build on History Theatre’s important legacy of creating new and existing work while exploring the history…

Dermot Flanagan with Matt – March 18, 2024

A personal friend of Matt’s, Dermot Flanagan makes his annual St. Patrick’s Day visit to discuss Ireland and the goings on there.

Matt McNeil with Nancy Nelson (3/14/23)

Matt welcomes Nancy Nelson back to the show! They talk about a new documentary that Nancy is featured in, called “Pitch People.”

Matt McNeil with Maureen Tkacik (3/14/24)

We’re joined by Maureen Tkacik of the American Prospect, who recently wrote an article titled, “UnitedHealth Exploits an ‘Emergency’ It Created.”

Jeff Stein with Matt – March 13, 2024

Catch Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report with Matt every Wednesday at 3:35.

Patrick Coolican with Brett – March 12, 2024

Michael Brodkorb with Matt – March 11, 2024

Bill Corbett with Matt – March 8, 2024

Bill Corbett is an alum of Mystery Science Theater 3000 as well as co-founder of RiffTrax.

Matt McNeil with Jack Rice (3/7/24)

Jack Rice is a noted defense lawyer based in the Twin Cities. He joined Matt today to talk about Donald Trump’s numerous legal trials and the timing of any fines/sentences brought against Trump.

Cliff Schecter with Matt – March 6, 2024

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on Native Roots Radio

Patrick Coolican with Brett – March 5, 2024

Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – February 29, 2024

Dr. Joe Eastman is a COVID and disease modeler who regularly provides updates on disease trends on the Matt McNeil Show.

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (2/28/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about Jeff’s interview with Chuck Grassley where he asked Grassley about Alexander Smirnov, Michigan primary results, Trump’s wealth (or lack thereof) and more!

Patrick Coolican with Brett – February 27, 2024

Aaron Rupar with Matt – February 27, 2024

Aaron Rupar is an independent journalist covering US politics and media, and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter. He was a pioneer of using SnapStream to post real-time video tweet threads of political events. Before going independent, Rupar covered the Trump administration for Vox. https://www.publicnotice.co/

Robert Baril with Matt – February 22, 2024

Catch Robert Baril at the 318 Club in Excelsior on Thursday, February 29! https://robertbaril.com/

Rick Smith with Matt – February 22, 2024

The Rick Smith Show airs weeknights at 8 on AM950. Rick joins Matt today to discuss national issues including Teamsters donating money to the RNC.

Deena Winter with Matt – February 22, 2024

Deena Winter has covered local and state government in four states over the past three decades, with stints at the Bismarck Tribune in North Dakota, as a correspondent for the Denver Post, city hall reporter in Lincoln, Nebraska, and regional editor for Southwest News in the western Minneapolis suburbs.

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (2/21/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein.They talk about the revelations of Alexander Smirnov being a liar in the Hunter Biden case, reckless Republicans relying on faulty evidence, Chuck Grassley getting played by unreliable witnesses and more.

Aaron Zimmerman with Matt – February 15, 2024

Aaron Zimmerman is a career fundraiser and non-profit manager. He has served as PFund Foundation’s Director of Development, as a Major and Planned Giving Officer at Twin Cities PBS (TPT), and as the Director of Development and Communications at Domestic Abuse Project, a Minneapolis-based domestic violence therapy and advocacy program. He holds a B.A. degree…

Jeff Stein with Matt – February 14, 2024

Catch Jeff Stein of the Iowa Politics Report with Matt every Wednesday at 3:35.

Michelle Griffith with Matt – February 13, 2024

Michelle Griffith covers Minnesota politics and policy for the Reformer, with a focus on marginalized communities. Most recently she was a reporter with The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead in North Dakota where she covered state and local government and Indigenous issues.

Michael Brodkorb with Matt – February 12 2024

Michael Brodkorb with Matt – February 9, 2024

Jeffrey Hatcher with Matt – February 8, 2024

While in London promoting her new murder mystery, Maxine drops in on her former lover Margot who shares some distressing news: She’s being blackmailed for a love letter from Maxine that went missing after their affair ended. Margot thinks her husband Tony is none the wiser, but he knows everything — and then some. In…

Cliff Schecter with Matt – February 8, 2024

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (2/7/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. There’s no shortage of national news as they talk about the failed impeachment vote of Alejandro Mayorkas, the bipartisan immigration bill getting torpedoed by Republicans, a court ruling on Trump’s Presidential immunity and more.

Tom Gump with Matt McNeil – February 6, 2024

Tom Gump goes above and beyond for our community. If you’re involved in Rotary and are from Edina, Rotary District 5950 or anywhere in Minnesota, you might know that the name Tom Gump is synonymous with Rotary International. Embracing Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self,” Gump has taken on increasing leadership roles since joining Edina…

Patrick Coolican with Brett – Feb 6, 2024

Philip Anthony with Matt and Brett – February 2, 2024

Philip Anthony is the host of the new radio version of his show Downright Upright every Saturday at 5 PM.

Max Nesterak with Matt – February 1, 2024

Max Nesterak is the deputy editor of the Reformer and reports on labor and housing. Previously, he was an associate producer for Minnesota Public Radio after a stint at NPR. He also co-founded the Behavioral Scientist and was a Fulbright Scholar to Berlin, Germany.

Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – February 1, 2024

Dr. Joe Eastman regularly joins the Matt McNeil Show to discuss COVID and other disease trends.

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/31/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about red state politicians playing politics with the border.

Patrick Coolican with Brett 1-30-24

Briana Bierschbach with Matt – January 29, 2024

Briana Bierschbach is a politics and government reporter for the Star Tribune. Bierschbach has spent the last decade covering Minnesota politics for various publications, including MPR News and MinnPost. She started her journalism career in college at the University of Minnesota’s campus newspaper, the Minnesota Daily, where she covered city hall. Bierschbach also has worked…

Justin Stofferahn with Matt – January 25, 2024

Justin was previously the Deputy Research Director at BlueGreen Alliance where he oversaw work on industrial and manufacturing issues. He also spent time in a research role at the lobbying firm Flaherty & Hood, held a legislative role at the Minnesota Department of Revenue and prior to moving to Minnesota for graduate school worked for…

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/24/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. We talk all about last night’s New Hampshire primary!

Matt McNeil with Former US Rep. Paul Hodes

Matt was joined by former Congressman Paul Hodes from the Beyond Politics podcast. They talk about last night’s New Hampshire results for both Democrats and Republicans.

Don Carr with Matt – January 23, 2024

Author of the eco-thriller The Midnight Rambler out now!