The Matt McNeil Show

On today’s show:

– Trump’s attempt to eliminate the Department of Education.

– Trump fantasizes about sending American citizens to prisons in El Salvador.

– Dr. Joe Eastman joins for an infectious disease update.

– The Rackett has a hilarious take down of the New York Times criticizing Tim Walz.

– Michelle Fischbach has a strange definition of a town hall.

– Michael Brodkorb talks Justin Eichorn and the Vikings.

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.

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.

RFK’s solution to bird flu seems to be to do nothing; DOD historical purges; protesting Tesla; Department of Education elimination; Sen. Eichorn resigns; mining layoffs;

On today’s show:

– NCAA bracket season is upon us!

– Do Democrats need to do more to “reach out” to MAGA voters?

– Generational change that’s needed for Democratic leaders.

– Matt and Jeff are back with their weekly Wednesday visit!

– Aaron Rodgers won’t be joining the Vikings

– More details about the Justin Eichorn arrest.

– Guilty verdicts in the Feeding Our Future trial.

– Greg Bakun previews Thursday’s two hour GhostBox Radio special (9-11 PM) on the alien abduction of Travis Walton.

– 5 children were injured after their mother, who was high on meth, crashed north of Twin Cities.

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.

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.

Trump Derangement Syndrome bill sponsor arrested for soliciting a minor; Matt details more of his visit to South Carolina; Patrick Coolican makes his weekly visit; privatization will not make government better; Mike Lindell’s charities being investigated.

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

Matt is back today. He is joined by Dermot Flanagan for his annual St. Patrick’s Day appearance from Ireland for the first hour. Then, Matt discusses his visit to the International African American Museum and the upcoming Matt 15th anniversary celebration; get off Twitter and go to Bluesky please; Republicans are not serious people; Tom Emmer approves of tariffs; Trump voters get what they voted for.