Brett Johnson with Michelle Griffith of the MN Reformer (7/7/26)

The Matt McNeil Show – July 7, 2026

US quietly sent packing at World Cup; New York City building at risk of collapse; Republicans even more pessimistic on their chances; Mitch McConnell’s status continues to be hidden; today’s war updates; the schism between MAGA and the rest of society; Rochester woman arrested for vandalism; Michelle Griffith is this week’s Reformer guest; local news roundup; more issues for Lizzo.

Brett Johnson with Michelle Griffith of the MN Reformer (7/7/26)

Brett was joined by Minnesota Reformer writer Michelle Griffith to talk about some of her latest stories, including property tax issues for Mike Lindell and the feds bringing charges against 14 anti-ICE protestors. Read more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/06/records-show-mike-lindell-owes-48000-in-property-taxes-he-says-he-paid-up/ [https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/06/records-show-mike-lindell-owes-48000-in-property-taxes-he-says-he-paid-up/] https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/01/14-minnesota-anti-ice-protesters-plead-not-guilty-to-federal-charges/ [https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/01/14-minnesota-anti-ice-protesters-plead-not-guilty-to-federal-charges/]

The Matt McNeil Show – July 6, 2026

Shady restaurant; soccer controversy; Great American State Fair was a cluster; moderate Democrats flail at success of Democratic Socialists; some reports indicating McConnell is brain dead; war updaes; boy hospitalized after going under at Minnehaha Falls; Demuth’s biggest campaign benefactor; what voting Republican gets you; gun homicides down but suicides up.

The Matt McNeil Show – July 1, 2026

Matt is tired of moderate Democrats; war updates; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; 4th of July activity ideas; state court will hear arguments over swimming pool regulations; affirmation of transgender sports ban; Fosston tries to regain control of its hospital; Monsanto immunity.

Jeff Stein with Matt – July 1, 2026

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