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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/25/25)

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2025/11/26

Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. They talked about Right-wing reporting on Somali money allegedly going to al-Shabaab and more a super PAC dropping big money in the Minnesota’s US Senate primary. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/25/right-wing-reporting-on-somali-money-going-to-al-shabaab-is-sloppy/

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – November 25, 2025

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2025/11/25

Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games.

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Terry John Zila with Matt – November 24, 2025

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2025/11/24

Terry John Zila has been experimenting in the kitchen his entire life. Twenty years in the restaurant industry has exposed him to a wide variety of cooking styles. In his private dining and corporate events and in-home cooking classes, he uses that culinary knowledge to create unique events. Whatever cuisine you might like, be it…

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (11/21/25)

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2025/11/21

It’s border battle week! Matt and Michael Brodkorb preview this weekend’s Vikings vs. Packers game at Lambeau Field.

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (11/21/25)

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2025/11/21

Dr. Joe Eastman joins Matt to talk about a rising COVID-19 variant, a poorly matched seasonal flu strain, and escalating measles outbreaks that could cost the U.S. its elimination status. He stressed concern over avian influenza (bird flu) acquiring human-to-human transmission, noting that continuous disease spread and deregulation are increasing overall vulnerability.

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Addie Gorlin-Han with Matt – November 20, 2025

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2025/11/20

Addie Gorlin-Han is the director of the Guthrie Theater’s presentation of A Christmas Carol, running now through December 28. https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/a-christmas-carol/ Addie is a director, producer, and educator invested in the regional theater movement, new musical development, and theater for all-ages. She works as Associate Producer at the Guthrie Theater. Addie grew up in the Twin…

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Jessica Lussenhop with Matt – November 20, 2025

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2025/11/20

Before becoming the host of our upcoming podcast, I was a reporter with ProPublica’s Midwest team covering Minnesota, my home state. I wrote about issues affecting vulnerable populations with a special interest in child welfare, criminal justice and housing. My reporting has changed state housing laws and touched off enforcement actions by the Minnesota attorney…

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Jeff Stein with Matt – November 19, 2025

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2025/11/19

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

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (11/18/25)

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2025/11/18

It’s our weekly conversation with the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. Today’s topics include DFLers making a big bet on paid family leave and Lisa Demuth announcing she will abide by the Republican endorsement. Find more about the paid family leave article at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/18/minnesota-democrats-make-a-big-bet-on-paid-leave/

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – November 14, 2025

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2025/11/14

Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games.

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Ellie Krug with Sara Jane Baldwin of Gender Justice...

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2025/10/29

Ellie Krug speaks with Sara Jane Baldwin of Gender Justice about their recent legal victory for trans weightlifter JC Cooper against USA Powerlifting. Baldwin explains how the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously that USA Powerlifting’s policy banning trans athletes violates the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (10/28/25)

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2025/10/28

Brett has our weekly visit with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talked about what Minnesota is doing to help those who will be cut off from SNAP benefits, Minneapolis potentially not being on the hook for police sued for wrongful conduct during the 2020 protests, Allina doctors going on strike and…

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Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – October 24, 2025

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2025/10/24

Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, influenza, and more on the Matt McNeil Show.

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – October 23, 2025

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2025/10/23

Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, FOP political figure, and Matt’s official football correspondent.

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Brian Ronholm with Matt – October 23, 2025

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2025/10/23

Brian Ronholm is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports. He leads CR’s advocacy efforts to advance a safe and healthy food system.

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John Parker with Joe Reberkenny of the Washington...

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2025/10/08

The Washington Blade’s new White House Correspondent Joe Reberkenny joins John Parker on the Gaily Show with the latest on the government shutdown and other DC news.

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Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (9/16/25)

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2025/09/16

It’s our weekly visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer! Today we talk Walz reelection, data on gun safety laws, and the legislature getting ready for gun bills at the upcoming special session. Here’s all that was covered: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/16/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-launches-reelection-campaign-for-third-term/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/09/15/heres-what-the-data-say-about-some-common-gun-control-ideas/

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The Matt McNeil Show- September 15, 2025

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2025/09/15

Matt talks about his weekend in Chicago; China is not placing orders for US soybeans; Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins the show to discuss her Senate run; groyper movement that Charlie Kirk’s killer allegedly belonged to; restauranteur Ann Kim under fire; hypocrisy of Rep. Van Orden; Michael Brodkorb discusses last night’s game.

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – September 15, 2025

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2025/09/15

Michael Brodkorb is a noted author, former GOP political strategist, and football expert.

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Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan with Matt – September 15, 2025

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2025/09/15

Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota’s 50th Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and currently the country’s highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office. At the center of all her work is making progress for children, working families, communities of color and Indigenous communities, and Minnesotans who have historically been underserved…

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