The Matt McNeil Show

Trump bailing out farmers; Jonathan Larsen joins to discuss his pieces on the shadiowy elements pushing war in Venezuela; Mall of America, commercialism, and immigration enforcement; State Sen. Jim Abeler only Republican to stand up to the racism; Mary Franson lashes out at reporter for being asked about Trump’s comments on Somalis; fire at mosque in Prior Lake; Republicans silent on the R-word used agaisnt Walz.

Jonathan Larsen is a journalist who has worked at CNN, MSNBC, and The Young Turks (TYT). He created Up with Chris Hayes, helped launch Anderson Cooper 360, was a senior producer on Countdown with Keith Olbermann, and was managing editor/executive producer at TYT, America’s largest online progressive news network. His original reporting has been cited by members of Congress resisting Christian nationalism.

On today’s show:

— The 2026 World Cup draw was today, and FIFA awarded Trump a “peace prize”

— The Jan. 6 pipe bomb guy at the DNC headquarters may have already been pardoned already by Trump.

— RFK changes vaccine recommendations for Hepatitis B.

— Thoughts on the WBD sale to Netflix.

— How right wingers are trying to buy every media (and social media) outlet.

— Tom Emmer’s horrible false statements about crime with Somali Minnesotans.

— ICE is now trying to get into Minnesota grade schools.

— Michael Brodkorb has our Vikings update.

Matt and Michael have our weekly Vikings update as they commiserate over the lost season and preview Sunday’s game vs. Washington.

Admiral questioned on second boat strike that killed survivors; Jan 6-associated alleged pipe bomber arrested; CDC postpones decisiosn to restrict Hep B vaccinations; San Francisco files lawsuits over ultra-processed foods; school districts overpaying for school supplies from Amazon; Christmas cookie contest; mountain lion spotted in Duluth; Lutsen Resort owner charged with arson; environmental groups targeted over BWCA mining withdrawal; ICE activities in the metro; Minnesota budget forecast.

Today’s not a good day for Republicans; Tennessee special election; Jeff Stein joins the show for his weekly appearance; Mike Lindell officially running for governor; other new candidates for governor; Blue Cross dropping Sliver Sneakers program;

Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.

Government may end Hepatitis B vaccinations for children; very specific typo on Pete Hegsseth’s placard; more scrutiny of US boat strikes and Trump’s hypocritical pardon of former Honduran president; Jennifer Carnahan claims she was assaulted; Patrick Coolican joins the show with Brett; false racist stories target Somali community.

Brett has our weekly conversation with the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. Today they talked about a new federal investigation about alleged ties between Somali-Americans convicted of stealing money from public programs and al-Shabaab, Tim Walz going on Meet the Press and more. Find more about what they talked about at:

https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/02/trump-administration-orders-up-investigation-of-minnesota-stepping-on-their-own-prosecutors/

https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/02/first-step-for-walz-take-responsibility/

https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/01/minnesota-paid-leave-launches-in-one-month-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/attorney-chris-madel-launches-campaign-for-minnesota-governor-seeks-gop-nomination/

Thanksgiving weekend recap; Cyber Monday; White House releases MRI results; anecdotes from Thanksgiving weekend; friction between Trump and some state politicians around the country; ongoing MnDOT issues long after Pawlenty is gone; man sentenced to paltry jail time for DUI ATV death; some good things happening in rural Minnesota; paid leave on the horizon.