Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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!

Brett with Patrick Coolican – January 23, 2024

Cliff Schecter with Matt – January 25, 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…

Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – January 19, 2024

Dr. Joe provides regular updates on COVID and other disease modeling on the Matt McNeil Show.

Matt McNeil with Comedian Bryan Miller (1/18/24)

Matt McNeil was joined by Twin Cities based comedian Bryan Miller, who will be playing at Laugh Camp in St. Paul Friday and Saturday. Find tickets and more info at: https://www.camp-bar.net/

Matt McNeil with Matt Robison and Paul Hodes (1/18/24)

Matt McNeil was joined by Matt Robison and Paul Hodes from the podcast Beyond Politics. They preview next week’s New Hampshire primary. Hodes is a former New Hampshire Congressman and National Co-Chair of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. Robison is a former senior congressional staffer and campaign manager.

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/17/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about Iowa caucus results, looking ahead to New Hampshire and Trump’s actual level of support among Republicans and more.

Michael Brodkorb with Matt – January 16, 2024

Patrick Coolican with Brett 1-16-24

Sen. Bobby Joe Champion with Todd – January 12, 2024

Senator Bobby Joe Champion attended North High School and graduated with degrees in Political Science and Law from Macalester College and William Mitchell College of Law. Champion is now a practicing attorney with skill sets in negotiation, extensive legal and business analysis, and advocacy. Champion is a lifelong resident of North Minneapolis and currently lives…

Matt McNeil with Greg Bakun (1/10/24)

Matt was joined by the host of GhostBox Radio (weeknights 10-11 PM), Greg Bakun. They talked about the Dr. Who Convention coming to the Mall of America this weekend!

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (1/10/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. Today they talk about Iowa caucuses, Hunter Biden’s surprise Congressional appearance and more!

Patrick Coolican with Brett 1-9-24

John Fugelsang with Matt – January 8, 2024

John Fugelsang is the host of the Tell Me Everything podcast, a regular contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show along with many national media outlets, and an accomplished comedian. http://www.johnfugelsang.com/tme

Michael Brodkorb with Matt – January 5, 2024

Rick Smith with Matt – January 5, 2024

Rick Smith is the host of the Rick Smith Show every weeknight at 8 PM on AM950.

Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt -January 4, 2023

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler. He makes frequent visits on the Matt McNeil Show to discuss the latest trends in COVID and more.

Cliff Schecter with Matt – January 4, 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 (1/3/24)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about Trump’s campaign taking Nikki Haley as serious competition, how the abortion issue continues to trip up Republicans and more!

Paul Metsa with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Paul Metsa is an acclaimed Minnesota musician and Iron Ranger who hosts the Wall of Power Radio Hour every Saturday at 6 PM on AM950. He is an expert on Bob Dylan and recently co-wrote a book called Blood In The Tracks about the Minneapolis-based musicians who backed Dylan on his iconic Blood on the…

Austin Durry with Matt – Holiday SHows 2023-24

Austin Durry is one half of brother/sister musical duo Durry based out of Burnsville.

JP Der Boghossian with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

JP Der Boghossian is the host of “This Queer Book Saved My Life” and the brand new “The Gaily SHow” every weekend on AM950.

Anita Gaul with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Anita Gaul is a former DFL elected candidate as well as part of the advisory board on Minnesota’s flag and seal redesign.

Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Dr. Joe Eastman is a disease modeling expert who regularly visits with Matt to discuss trends in diseases like COVID and more.

SMOKE ON THE WATERFRONT: THE NORTHERN WATERS SMOKEHAUS COOKBOOK

Northern Waters Smoekhaus in Duluth’s Canal Park had ownership drop by to discuss their new cookbook. Order a copy at https://northernwaterssmokehaus.com/mail-order/cookbook.

Bill Corbett with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Bill Corbett is an alum of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and co-founder of spinoff project RiffTrax.

Brittlestar with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Brittlestar is the stage name of Stewart Reynolds, a Stratford, Ontario based comedian, writer, communications consultant, and online television show host. His campaign for KFC Canada was the world’s most watched branded video on Facebook in the summer of 2017.

Dr. Robert Adams of the Penn Center with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Located on beautiful St. Helena Island, at the very heart of Gullah culture, surrounded by glimmering marshes, and nestled beneath the silvery moss-draped limbs of massive live oaks… is Penn Center. The campus of the former Penn School, one of the nation’s first schools for formerly enslaved people, is one of the most significant African…

Cliff Schecter with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

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…

Jack Rice with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Jack Rice is a noted defense lawyer based in the Twin Cities. If you need representation please visit jackricelaw.com.

Paul Niland with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Paul Niland is with Lifeline Ukraine, providing services to Ukrainians affected by the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine.

Robert Pilot with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Robert Pilot is a member of Ho-Chunk Nation and host of Native Roots Radio every weeknight on AM950 at 5 PM.

Trace Beaulieu with Matt – Holiday Shows 2023-24

Trace Beaulieu is an alum of Mystery Science Theater 3000 as well as the spin-off project The Mads are Back featuring fellow MST3K alum Frank Conniff.

Michael Brodkorb with Matt – December 29, 2023

Jeff Stein with Matt – December 29, 2023

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo, Iowa and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt for their traditional full-hour year-in-review and preview of the 2024 Iowa caucuses.

Anita Gaul with Matt – December 21, 2023

Anita Gaul is a university teacher and DFL political candidate who served on the flag and seal redesign commission and joins to discuss the final release of the flag and seal.

Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (12/20/23)

Matt is joined by our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talk about Trump getting kicked off Colorado ballots, Trump’s speeches continue to mimic those of Hitler and other authoritarians and more.

Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (12/19/23)

Brett Johnson was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. They talk about the following Reformer stories: https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/12/14/minnesota-supreme-court-gets-us-closer-to-ending-the-travesty-of-minnesota-school-segregation/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/north-dakota-continues-to-mull-legal-challenge-over-minnesota-carbon-free-energy-law/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/12/19/commission-finalizes-new-minnesota-state-flag/

Michael Brodkorb with Matt – December 18, 2023

Michael Brodkorb joins Matt for his weekly visit to talk about the Minnesota Vikings!