ChatGPT erotica; Middle East ceasefire teeters; the dire economic situation shows no signs of slowing down; put the Bobel Peace Prize back in the box; Patrick Coolican has his Tuesday interview; documentary.
Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they sized up both the Minneapolis and St. Paul races for Mayor, talked about new measles cases in Minnesota and COVID vaccines. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/congresswoman-ilhan-omar-endorses-sen-omar-fateh-for-minneapolis-mayor/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-adds-two-cases-to-measles-surge-amid-decline-in-routine-vaccinations/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-gets-vaccinated-cdc-recommends-covid-19-vaccine/
Mass shooting in South Carolina; Alaska typhoon; Israel-Hamas hostages and prisoners released and Egypt summit; ICE torture chambers; China continues to run circles around the Trump administration; Indigenous Peoples’ Day; No Kings rallies this weekend; Matt sees The Doll House; Star Tribune rips new documentary.
On today’s show: — Trump’s customs restrictions has caused a mess with our shipping system. — MAGA is up in arms over Bad Bunny playing this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. — Trump is denied his coveted Nobel Peace Prize. — Yet another trade war with China thanks to Trump. — We’re joined by Kyrstin…
Matt was joined by Kyrstin Schuette of the School Board Integrity Project as they talk about the importance of upcoming school board elections. Plus they have their Freedom to Read Book Fair on Sunday at Queermunity in Minneapolis. Learn more at: https://www.schoolboardintegrityproject.org/
On today’s show: — A Disneyland goer dies after riding the Haunted Mansion. — What exactly is the job of the military in Chicago? — Yet more grifting by RFK. — Holiday shopping will cost more this year thanks to Trump’s tariffs. — Tim Walz goes on tour pushing for more common sense gun safety…
Matt was joined by Taya Ming, who is starring as ‘The Enormous Crocodile’ in the U.S. Premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production ‘The Enormous Crocodile The Musical’ which is playing now at Children’s Theatre in Minneapolis. Tickets and more info at: https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/the-enormous-crocodile/
On today’s show: — How Trump’s actions using the military are all part of his big grift. — How the case against James Comey is a complete sham. — Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. — Minnesota has an award winning bathroom. — Will Trump bring federal troops to the Twin Cities? — Massive problems in…
It’s Matt’s weekly Wednesday visit with Matt McNeil! Today they talk about ICE’s brutal crackdown in Chicago and Portland, are ICE agents “just following orders,” Trump’s distractions from Epstein and more.
On today’s show: — Matt is happy as Rush announces a new tour! — Pam Bondi’s Senate hearing doesn’t go well. — The SCOTUS looks ready to overturn state bans on conversion therapy. — Minneapolis is a safe city, despite claims from right wingers. — A St. Paul bar bouncer has been charged after punching…
It’s our weekly Tuesday interview with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Here’s what they covered today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/06/blackrocks-minnesota-power-takeover-splits-dfl-coalition-as-corporate-giant-seeks-bigger-targets/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/06/rep-zack-stephenson-on-gun-violence-democratic-priorities-and-leading-after-hortman/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/dfl-rep-kaela-berg-announces-campaign-for-2nd-congressional-district/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/02/repub/how-the-federal-shutdown-is-playing-out-across-the-government/
– The “Warzone” of America according to Trump Judge’s House burns Right side political Violence If you don’t like the state leave it Twin Cities Light rail
On today’s show: — An unruly passenger forces a Sun Country flight from MSP to Newark to land in Chicago according to the Star Tribune. — Melania Trump tries swiping an artifact from the Eisenhower Presidential library. — Data on who people are blaming for the government shutdown. — Two stories out of Wisconsin —…
It’s our weekly Vikings preview as Matt is joined by Michael Brodkorb! They preview Vikings vs. Browns from London.
Housing and agriculture in major trouble; Dr. Joe Eastman provides an update; wedding best man shoots another patron; health care costs set to skyrocket because of national Republicans; MAGA Christians miss the point; stories from those involved in mass shootings and an alleged letter from a GOP state senator; shooting victim returns to school.
Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, flu, measles, and more on the Matt McNeil Show.
Federal government shutdown; AI actress controversy; Matt looks at the economy; Jeff Stein’s Wednesday visit; update on alcohol-involved fire truck crash; adult man found enrolled at White Bear Lake HS; new candidate in CD2; special session drama continues; Orange Shirt Day: Title IX lawsuit.
Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.
Impending federal government shutdown; Trump policies continue to hurt agriculture; Pete Hegseth assembles military brass for a meeting in Virginia today; sports roundup; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday visit; potential special session on guns.
It’s our weekly Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week we talk about Patrick’s column on fraud in Minnesota state government and the Reformer’s recent Q&A with Secretary of State Steve Simon about Trump’s DOJ lawsuit over access to Minnesota’s voter rolls. Find everything we talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/25/they-were-warned-how-state-government-kept-allowing-the-theft-of-the-peoples-money/ https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/a-q-a-with-secretary-of-state-steve-simon-who-the-trump-administration-is-suing-over-voter-rolls/