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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 8h

If you think this is a morality dance now, wait until Tennessee, with Pike never fully recovering, never being able to live without high-end medical care, decides to give her a 'humanitarian parole' to prevent the state from having to cover her medical costs. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Christa Pike’s lawyers had warned execution would be ‘difficult and perhaps cruel’ due to her veins

Ex-lawyer for woman Tennessee attempted to execute says defense filings said she was at risk for ‘exactly what happened’

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 8h

Oh, for F-'s sake!!! This isn't exactly comforting! [paraphrasing] - 'Sure, a few billion people MIGHT die, but in the end, on-demand porn will be so worth it!' www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman

Boss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliver

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 9h

What billionaires/millionaires have figured out, if: You control the news media Distort the election rules to favor the Right Pour a few billion into an election And control a portion of social media You can get people to vote against their best interests. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

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Brazil’s presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula

Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro put in a stronger than expected showing, with Lula calling the result ‘unexpected’

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 9h

Unforgivable! Twin Cities news media has spent the last 2 months constantly attacking Dems with 2022-23 fraud stories. When you ask why they aren't talking about the mngop's role in THIS YEAR'S Operation Metro Surge, or their double-crossing Annuciation victims, they say, "That's yesterday's news!"

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 9h

"Refilling global stockpiles tapped under emergency measures could take two years, Aramco CEO...said." That means gas prices will be higher for at least two years, AT LEAST! We are nowhere close to the refilling stockpiles part of our journey. #OperationClusterF! www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

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Yemen’s army announces ‘strategic offensive’ to retake Sanaa

Yemen's government forces recapture Dhubab district near Bab al-Mandeb strait from Houthi rebels.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 18h

"There are several close state legislative elections in the Iron Range (Minnesota), with swing voters probably wondering why they don’t just get the steel mill themselves." Enjoy the latest from #AaronKleinman: Radio Free America! heartlandsignal.com/2026/10/03/r...

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Radio Free America: Enforce existing laws against AI companies

AI companies like Elon Musk's Grok and Sam Altman's OpenAI have been breaking laws for too long. It's time to make them afraid of jail again.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Build a billionaire a stadium, you get to watch all the games for free on TV. Well, we built you a stadium, but now the TV games aren't free. Now the T-Wolves and the Wild are being 'benevolent' by allowing a fraction of their games to be seen by us mere mortals. www.kare11.com/article/spor...

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Insanity to try to invade Iran, or even just try to take a few of its islands. A safer bet is that the US military is going to be used as a military escort for oil tankers. Oil is 'only' 100 a barrel, but your taxes are going up by $10K! #OperationClusterF! www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

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Hormuz closed until US meets seven agreed conditions, Iran says

Era of 'wasting time and dictating demands is over'; US must fulfill MoU, top Iranian negotiator says.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yesterday, after the @startribune.com published the [paraphrasing] 'Demuth and Tafoya are such inspirational candidates' crap, I said, "Can't wait for their backhanded comment about the Minnesota @dfl.org candidates." Asked and delivered. You're fooling no one, Strib.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today, on my first weekend with nothing scheduled in months, I re-decked part of my back deck. 7 Hours...I'm wiped out. Gyros and Toy Story 5 tonight (not bad. Better than 4). I'll leave you tonight with one of my favorite photos I took at the Grand Canyon a few years back

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We should take a moment to understand the monumental money advantage the GOP has, but even with all that money, they are no longer capable of selling their crap as filet mignon. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Republicans pull funding of Trump-backed Senate candidate in critical North Carolina race

Senate Leadership Fund is redirecting ad spending from Michael Whatley’s campaign to support other candidates

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The @startribune.com sure the F- has the kneepads on for the GOP today. That is a Natalie Harp level of pandering. Did they buy you dinner first, Strib? Can't wait for the backhanded attack on the Minnesota DFL candidates, as the Strib screams "equal coverage!"

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This is (I believe) the 6th check the Republicans have "promised to get to" Americans since July. The 3 Republican strategies this election: Attempted Bribe Tell them to stop whining about affordability Hiding! (See Emmer, Stauber, Finstand, Fischbach) www.rawstory.com/trump-267799...

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Trump promises some seniors 'nearly $100' check in late-night election statement

Five weeks before the midterms, President Donald Trump says his administration will start sending small checks to millions of seniors.In a Truth Social post on Friday night, Trump said the administrat...

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This is Alabama! ALA-FREAKING-BAMA! It's in Mobile, which has a constant salute to Trump! In one of the reddest parts of the state of Minnesota, Republicans had to cancel a door-knocking event because no one wanted to volunteer. www.rawstory.com/trump-empty-...

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Trump 'couldn't even fill half the seats' at red state rally as support fades: Jen Psaki

MS NOW host Jen Psaki says President Donald Trump's rally in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday shows his support is slipping, even in one of the most Republican states in the country."Even in ruby red Alabam...

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

So Flock decided to go out on their own, ignored the orders from the city of Dayton, and turned back on the Flock cameras the city had voted to remove? This warrants a full state investigation! bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...

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A Minnesota city put its Flock program on hold. At least 2 cameras were reinstalled

Dayton says it found at least two cameras that had been re-erected after the city had placed its program on hold.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thanks, @mbrodkorb.bsky.social, for his weekly visit to talk Minnesota @vikings.bsky.social football! Today we said goodbye to J J McCarthy, expressed our concerns about the Vikings' offense, and looked at this week's game with the Miami Dolphins! #Spotlight Interview! soundcloud.com/am950radio/m...

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (10/2/26)

Matt and Michael talk about last week's Vikings win over the Bucs, the JJ McCarthy trade and previewing Vikings/Dolphins.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

If Van Orden is okay with AI deepfake videos, well, I think he's daring us to oblige. It seems Van Orden WANTS you to do deepfake videos of him. Or will he file a Hurt Feelings Report? heartlandsignal.com/2026/10/02/c...

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Cooke calls Van Orden’s AI deepfake videos defamatory, threatens legal action

Van Orden has posted multiple AI-generated deepfake videos portraying Cooke, using both her image and her voice to create fake videos of her.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"A Republican Party donor and conservative activist. He’s a member of the Federalist Society and serves as a board member of the think tank Center of the American Experiment." Do not fool yourself! Ron Schutz is an EXTREMIST FAR-RIGHT stooge. minnesotareformer.com/2026/10/02/a...

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At AG debate, Republican Ron Schutz commits to putting stocks in blind trust • Minnesota Reformer

Republican Ron Schutz said if he’s elected Minnesota attorney general, he will give up control of his vast stock portfolio and divest from any companies that are currently in litigation with the state...

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Great to catch up with @heartlandsignal.com's #AaronKleinman, who today broke down the Minnesota 2026 races. Klobuchar in control in the Governor's race, the GOP's lack of faith in Tafoya, the other state races, and a few MN House/Senate Matchups! #Spotlight Interview! soundcloud.com/am950radio/m...

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Matt McNeil with Aaron Kleinman (10/2/26)

Matt was joined by Aaron Kleinman, Heartland Signal's Senior Political Analyst. They took a deep dive into Minnesota's federal and state level races this fall.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Xi cutting off Diesel from China, and the Iran war put Trump in a bad place. Trump initially went to the European Union, and they said "no!" Then he went to the European members of the G7, and they bailed him out. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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G7 to release up to 100m barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves

Leaders agree a coordinated drawdown after surge in prices and Donald Trump’s threat to cut off US supplies

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Ro Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Telling a Black woman who is a descendant of enslaved people to leave America, JD Vance. I do not know what to say. Even I didn't believe you would go this low.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Apparently, the EU decided to reverse its earlier decision. Mind you, when China stopped its diesel deliveries, Trump demanded nothing from them. Xi was pulling on his leash. www.bbc.com/news/live/cq...

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Live updates: G7 leaders agree to release 'up to 100 million barrels' as UK diesel price hits record high

A statement released following a virtual meeting says the countries will make their strategic reserves available within four months.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

UPDATE: The EU says it will not release the diesel reserves. Trump for the last 2 years: "The EU SUCKS!" Trump yesterday: "Hey EU buddies! Could you release some of your diesel for your BFF, ME?!?" Trump in 20 minutes: "I hate them! They're not invited to my Arch!" www.bbc.com/news/article...

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US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban

President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

And this does not factoring in the Republicans' planned massive health care cost increase, which was passed in their signature One Big Beautiful Bill, which intentionally made the biggest increases happen AFTER the midterm elections. minnesotareformer.com/2026/10/01/d...

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Double-digit health insurance increases will hit individual and small group plans in 2027, again • Minnesota Reformer

Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing significantly more expensive health insurance next year. The average increase for individual and small group insurance plans is 17% for 2027, the state’...

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How broken are Republicans in Tennessee? They're demanding that the state do everything possible to make her healthy again, so they can try to execute her again. They don't even hear themselves. It's all rage, hate, and evil. They're no better than the criminal. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Calls grow for US death penalty halt after ‘torturous’ botched execution of Christa Pike

Pike alive but in critical condition as experts call ordeal that unfolded in Tennessee Wednesday ‘unimaginably barbaric’

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Nothing confirms the oil markets are being manipulated more than Trump saying there will be a huge troop increase in the Persian Gulf, meaning the war will continue for at least another year, and the markets dropping sharply because of one potential oil reserve release. They're in denial.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My trip to NYC was so much more fun with my bestie from Chicago, @pattivasquez.bsky.social, to hang out with. An incredible broadcaster, a great conversation, and a good friend! @am950radio.bsky.social @wcpt820am.bsky.social - Chicago's Progressive Talk

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thanks to @uminnpress.bsky.social author #DavidMura for joining the show today to talk about his latest book, 'Exit, Miss Saigon,' available on the 7th!!! He shared a lot about this personal journey to find his true self. Great stuff! #Spotlight Interview! soundcloud.com/am950radio/d...

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Davud Mura with Matt - October 1, 2026

David Mura is a memoirist, essayist, novelist, poet, critic, playwright and performance artist. A Sansei or third generation Japanese American, Mura has written two memoirs: Turning Japanese: Memoirs

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Justice Department looked at 3 elections (2022, 2024, and the 2026 primary) and found only 10, ONLY TEN, cases of fraud that they think they can prosecute. Think of the cost of this boondoggle! AND think of all the other crimes the DOJ is now ignoring. minnesotareformer.com/2026/09/30/r...

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Justice Department indicts 10 noncitizens in quest to prove Trump claims of election fraud • Minnesota Reformer

A federal grand jury indicted 10 noncitizens for unlawfully voting in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday, highlighting President Donald Trump's effort to keep election securi...

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

He was warned multiple times that the Hawks' accusation was unvetted, and yet... Now let's talk about the Fani Willis fan fiction Schmitt concocted that he convinced himself was real...and what was that about the DOJ helping the Senate Republicans' smear campaign? www.ms.now/news/eric-sc...

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Eric Schmitt was warned about the Jack Smith texts. He used them anyway.

As Republicans on Capitol Hill try to figure out how Eric Schmitt’s bombshell fell apart so embarrassingly, it turns out he was warned that the texts were unvetted.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

There are a lot of Tennessee Christians who love to torture people before they kill them. Jesus is neither pro death penalty nor pro-torture. That's only broken people embracing revenge fantasy porn. Lock them up for life. Problem solved. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

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Christa Pike remains alive hours after Tennessee failed in executing her

The 50-year-old death row inmate was still heard snoring over the chamber microphone more than an hour after executioners administered two separate doses of pentobarbital

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Trump is deploying three aircraft carriers and two landing groups to the Persian Gulf... You know...PEACE! And we have a burning tanker in the Strait. www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

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Trump deploys 2,000 Marines to Middle East, supertanker struck in Hormuz

US deploys Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as part of a wider buildup around Iran.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Trump White House Lie #3 - Lutnick said the Steel Mill is already being built. That would be news to Iowa, as there is no record of land purchases or permits, and the financial incentives have yet to even be approved (because Iowa was completely blindsided by this!). www.kwqc.com/2026/09/29/t...

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Done deal? Despite White House claims, major hurdles remain for Iowa’s $15B steel plant

The Iowa Legislature will meet Friday in a special session to debate incentives for the company to build in Iowa.

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On today's (10/1) show - OCTOBER! The never-ending White House lies. #OperationClusterF! TN Christians LOVE to torture/kill people! Unvetted! Floater! Renee Good's family brings charges. Crazy play. TEN! Author #DavidMura! Trump steals MN's steel plant! soundcloud.com/am950radio/t...

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The Matt McNeil Show - October 1, 2026

Trump administration lies; Tennessee's failed execution; Sen. Schmitt's stupid gaffe; Good family files lawsuits against federal government as Daily Wire films right-wing version of events in Montana;

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Politics and Health 🗳️ 🩺 @politicshealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Think about it: Andrew Tate is wildly popular among young men. Choking a woman during sex is now considered "normal." Boys grow up having watched violent porn on their phones. There are whole online communities devoted to men who hate women. We are not safe. www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...

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Is College Getting Less Safe for Women?

A lawsuit about an alleged gang rape at Cornell University and a Wired story about sexual cyberharassment reveal how campus rape culture and online misogyny are colliding.

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AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota @am950radio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"This year, the primary turnout differential was so big in favor of Democrats, it's literally unprecedented." Heartland Signal senior political analyst @kleinman.bsky.social tells the @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social that this year's midterm elections might be "the best Democratic year in memory."

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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trump doesn't wnat to lose Iowa Trump STEALS the MN steel mill, gives Essar TEN BILLION and 1.5 BILLION from Iowa. There are no guarantees the mill will be built. Iowa seems to have been blindsided too. Trump stole Minnesota's Steel Mill, and the mngop applauds! www.startribune.com/brown-trumps...

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Brown: Trump’s $15 billion Iowa surprise roils Minnesota politics, but merits skepticism

"On Monday, President Donald Trump welcomed Iowa officials and the Minnesota iron mining company Mesabi Metallics to the Oval Office for an announcement. The news he revealed was stunning," columnist ...

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