The Matt McNeil Show

Michael Brodkorb is a political contributor and Vikings expert who joins the Matt McNeil Show.

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 combination that has captured a global fanbase.

On today’s show:

– Nerding out to Dr. Who!

– Trump’s FBI arrests a Wisconsin judge.

– Elon Musk sues Minnesota over our deep fake law.

– Why moderate Democrats should be primaried.

– The U of M dance team performs well at their international competition.

– Adrian Peterson was arrested on a drunk driving charge in the Twin Cities.

– News about a vegan extremist group/cult.

– How rural republicans continue to be cruel to the homeless.

On today’s show:

– Lousy drivers in the rain.

– Why the Trump administration will not be able to bully China on tariffs.

– How did we get to where we are with a weakening middle class?

– The latest on the measles outbreak.

– How the Twin Cities livability compares to cities around the world.

– Mary Moriarty’s decisions on who and what to prosecute.

– Tim Walz’s State of the State address.

– How does bi-partisanship look in 2025?

– Elon Musk is suing Keith Ellison over Minnesota’s political deepfake law.

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)

– More details about yesterday’s possible active shooter incident at Fairview Southdale.

– In a win for landlords, an appeals court strikes down an eviction expungement law according to the Minnesota Reformer.

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-2025

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!

Matt’s frustrations with the Republicans featuring Sen. Tom Cotton; HHS targets some artificial dyes and autism; navigating the flood of stories; Supreme Court halts Alien Enemies Act enforcement with Alito/Thomas dissenting; the passing of Pope Francis; Brett Johnson introduces this week’s Patrick Coolican interview; MN GOP brings Florida hypnotist on board in crafting bills; Duluth inpacted by federal hiring freeze.

Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

California mayor suggests just giving fentanyl to homeless people; Pete Hegseth sent more unsecured communications on Signal; Kristi Noem has bag of important documents stolen; Pope Francis dies at 88; Florida State shooting already being forgotten in the news cycle; fight on I-35W; local airline employee arrested on suspiction of theft from former NFL player; Tom Emmer’s weekend TV appearance; author Willa Hammitt Brown; tourism to the US drops sharply.