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.By 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!By 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/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Michael Brodkorb is a political contributor and Vikings expert who joins the Matt McNeil Show.By 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-2025By 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!By 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.By 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.By 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/By 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.By 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.By 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.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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

The Rick Smith Show airs weeknights on AM950 at 8 PM.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt was joined by former state rep. Joe Radinovich of We Love Minneapolis as they discuss upcoming Minneapolis caucuses on April 8.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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

Ellie Krug is a transgender advocate and speaker, and host of The Illegal Trans Woman on Saturdays at 4 PM on AM950 or anytime on AM950radio.com.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about the Republican’s Signal/national security fiasco.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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

Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Justin Eichorn case, which political party is more energized for 2026. Outside of politics they talk about the latest Vikings off season moves.By 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 the latest measles outbreak, RFK’s crazy solution to avian flu, how COVID is still enhancing other infectious diseases and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt is joined by Greg Bakun, the host of GhostBox Radio (weeknights 10-11 PM). On Thursday GhostBox Radio will have a special from 9-11 PM on the alien abduction of Travis Walton. Greg will welcome both Travis Walton and Jennifer Stein, director of Travis Walton the Movie.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt and Jeff are back for their weekly Wednesday visit! This week they talk about the Trump administration downplaying economic expectations, Chuck Schumer’s strategy (or lack thereof), how tariffs hurt rural farmers and more.By 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.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

David Fenley is the ADA director at thw Minnesota Council on Disability.By 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 on AM950.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt Gertz is a senior fellow at Media Matters, which he joined in 2007. His work focuses on the relationship between the right-wing media and Donald Trump’s Republican Party, news coverage of politics and elections, and media ethics. Matt’s writing on the Trump-Fox feedback loop has appeared in The Daily Beast, HuffPost, NBC News’ THINK, and Polit…

Max Richtman is President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and MedicareBy Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt is joined by Dr. Joe Eastman and Becky Robertson, a long COVID survivor. They talk about March 15 being International Long Covid Awareness Day, the impacts of long COVID and how several governments around the world are doing little to help.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Mike Siegler joined Matt to discuss keeping yourself safe from digital scams.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Catch him with Brett every Tuesday at 4:15 on AM950.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Matt is joined by Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling, who created the original musical fable, Invisible Fences, which is playing March 6-15 at Open Eye Theatre. Joined by musician Jeremy Ylvisaker, this heartfelt production explores themes of resilience, connection, and Disability Culture through an imaginative blend of music and narrative.…

Matt is joined by former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. Kluwe was recently removed from his position as a 9th grade football coach in Huntington Beach, CA. The school said he was bringing the school “too much attention” after his arrest protesting a MAGA sign at the city’s library.By 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 how a new measles outbreak in Texas, updates on Avian flu possibly getting transmitted to humans and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, joining Brett Tuesdays at 4:15 PM.By 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 Patti’s recurring appearances on Chicago TV shows, Democrats needing to stand up to MAGA Republicans and more!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Chris Kluwe is a former NFL punter and continues to be a strong progressive advocate, detailing his arrest in front of the Huntington Beach City Council for speaking out against a MAGA display at a local library.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Jeff Stein returns for his weekly Wednesday visit! This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump declaring himself a king, Ukraine, the Trump-Putin relationship, disruptions to the ag economy and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, he joins every Tuesday about 4:15 to discuss the latest stories.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Dr. Joe provides updates and forecasts for COVID, flu, and other illnesses.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Michael Brodkorb joins Matt to preview the Super Bowl and talk about the State House coming back into session.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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