The John and Gordy Show

John’s AI-powered glasses have finally arrived! Huzzah! For today’s show, he left them at home to charge, but he and Gordy chat about what John’s first question should be for his new AI assistant.  At the bottom of the hour, BustED Pencils Co-host Dr. Tim Slekar joins the guys to talk about Wisconsin’s poor funding for special education. Legislators around our state struggle to get anywhere n...

As we kick off today’s third hour, John updates us on some of President Trump’s attempts at global conquest in Venezuela and Greenland. Our president continues to demonstrate that he feels he is entitled to own the entire world. To round out today’s show, Rokker of Max Ink Radio steps into the studio to preview this weekend’s local music showcase. Listen live on 92.7 WMDX or on the Civic Media app...

In our second hour, we welcome Civic Media Mornings cohost Brian Noonan into the studio all the way from Chicago! He shares a bit about his broadcasting background and some of his other projects.  At the bottom of the hour, former US Attorney Jim Santelle makes his weekly visit to cover the most important legal news of the day. President Trump today announced that he seeks to invoke the Insur...

According to WPR , dating apps in Milwaukee are rife with thieves. Stay safe out there, and never give out personal information online before you can actually meet somebody and develop trust.  Over in the UK, the government has banned AI-generated porn due to its frequent non-consensual use. Twitter/X’s AI platform, Grok, is so highly intertwined with the social media platform that the whole...

In today’s second hour, we continue the conversation about ICE raids in Minneapolis and around the country. It is important to know that ICE agents specifically need a judicial warrant, not just an administrative warrant. It must be issued by a court and have your name on it. Know your rights! At the bottom of the hour, we are joined by Dr. Jim Conway, Professor of Pediatrics for the University of...

After a conversation about sandhill cranes, we chat with Steve, a friend of a friend who has lived in Minneapolis all his life. He brings us an on-the-ground look at what it’s like to experience these ICE raids. According to Steve, the situation is much worse than the media has been reporting. Thousands of poorly-trained ICE agents are going car to car and door to door pulling people out and detai...

During the show this afternoon, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a press conference on ICE actions in the state. He characterizes the federal ICE presence as an invasion and seeks legal recourse.  In these times of chaos, it’s easy to feel like there’s nothing we can do as individuals. Even if the Trump administration attempts to stop the midterm elections, we can still vote with...

In today’s second hour, John and Gordy return to the discussion on last week’s fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. The investigation of Renee Good’s death is still underway, but the Department of Homeland Security was quick to make definitive statements. CNN’s Jake Tapper interviewed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on why she so quickly jumped to conclusions, and her answers were less than satisfactory....

The guys don’t usually talk sports, but over the weekend, the Green Bay Packers lost against the Chicago Bears in spectacular fashion. Have the Bears broken their curse? Maybe, but maybe not.  After the sports recap, John and Gordy pivot to politics. As anybody could have predicted, President Trump’s sudden takeover of Venezuela is not making everybody happy. Executives from Exxon and other o...

As we begin our third hour, Gordy shares a funny story of an AI mishap. A police department in Utah has been using artificial intelligence to turn bodycam footage into police reports, but the program apparently had difficulty distinguishing between reality and a movie that was playing in the background. The finished report declares that the police officer had been transformed into a frog. Maybe so...

In today’s second hour, John and Gordy review the newly-released video from the Minneapolis ICE shooter’s perspective. Online, people on both sides of the political spectrum are using this new evidence to prove their own points, and only time will tell how the courts view it. Here on this show, we believe that the video demonstrates the peaceful nature of the victim’s actions, as she can be heard...

As we wrap up another crazy week, the guys try to keep the reins on the show while Kathryn throws a holiday party right outside the studio. More information is emerging about Wednesday’s tragic ICE shooting in Minneapolis. John has rounded up some of the most interesting takes around the internet to share with us.  At the bottom of the hour, Dr. Tim Slekar of BustED Pencils returns for his weekly...

In a festive whirlwind of humor and hot topics, the episode kicks off with John and Gordy's cheeky tale of his beloved Christmas treats, sparking laughs with innuendos about his 'balls.' The conversation shifts to political drama, dissecting Trump's controversial tirades against the media and Stephen Colbert, and the potential fallout of network license revocations. Discussions heat up over Sean D...

It's a whirlwind Christmas Eve morning as John and Gordy tackle last-minute shopping antics and family holiday plans. The show dives into serious debates, dissecting Matt Walsh's controversial comments on white male achievements and the backlash against DEI initiatives. They cover the shaky state of blue-collar jobs under Trump's promises, juxtaposed with Walmart's bleak employee message. Listener...

In this episode, Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang host an engaging conversation with Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell. Judge Mitchell discusses his compelling speech at the No Kings Rally and emphasizes the judiciary's role in safeguarding democracy and ensuring fairness. He expresses concern over Judge Hannah Dugan's prosecution, highlighting the judiciary's vulnerability to politi...

Matt Rothschild and co-host Angela Lang delve into pressing issues from the ongoing battle over voter data in Wisconsin, spearheaded by Trump's Justice Department, to the ludicrous ambitions of Trump naming battleships after himself. Guests like Sam Liebert reveal the fight against voter information breaches, and Lisa Bernard from the Humane Society shares heartwarming pet adoption stories. Meanwh...

John and Gordy dive into the trials of headlight repairs, lamenting the complexity of modern car maintenance. Swearing proves beneficial according to new studies, possibly boosting performance and breaking social constraints. The hosts ruminate on the bizarre naming of the Kennedy Center after Trump, stirring controversy over merits and legacy. They critique vacuous TV like 'Emily in Paris' while...

John and Gordy kick off with holiday woes, as John vents over a frozen credit card during the festive season, contemplating switching to Costco to escape Citibank's holiday antics. The duo then dives into tech troubles with AI cheating in schools and San Francisco's Waymo chaos, sparking debates on surveillance and privacy. Pam Jahnke joins to discuss Wisconsin Farmer's Union's local food initiati...

Broadcasting from a chilly Madison, John and Gordy delve into Wisconsin's political transparency woes with Savanna Tomei-Olson, spotlighting a bill proposing $2 million for state-run Wisconsin Eye. They cover legislative debates on lab-grown meat labeling, missing persons task forces, and funding for Native American childcare. Meanwhile, Trump's bizarre 'Patriot Games' announcement promises an ove...

The episode kicks off with John and Gordy discussing the surprisingly mild Wisconsin weather and pivots to the hot topics of the day. Amidst light-hearted banter about reindeer habits in Wisconsin, the duo dives into serious matters like Judge Hannah Dugan's felony conviction and the political implications of billionaire influence, highlighted by Miriam Adelson's support for Trump. They humorously...

Michael Johnson, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County, shares his transformative journey from a challenging childhood to leading a multimillion-dollar nonprofit. He discusses the Pay It Forward campaign, raising $1.5 million for community initiatives like home renovations and car donations. Johnson emphasizes the importance of love, family, and smart partnerships in leadership. The podcast a...

Matt Rothschild fills in, chatting with Kathryn Lake about the joys of birdwatching and the Chimney Swift bird phenomenon. Tim Slekar of BustED Pencils joins to tackle the educational fallout from the pandemic. Concerns over tech distractions and ADHD meds highlight the struggle to adapt. Trump’s speech gets dissected, with his erratic delivery critiqued and his claims about education policies deb...

In the second hour, the hosts are joined by Scott Rippe of Rippeology, a social media weather influencer. Rippe explains the origins of his passion for weather, which started in his childhood in Milwaukee, and describes how he grew his significant online following. He provides a holiday weather forecast for Madison, predicting above-average temperatures through Christmas Day due to a succession of...

In an episode of the John and Gordy Show, fill-in hosts Aaron and Jamie discuss holiday tipping etiquette and travel forecasts. The conversation begins with a segment on appropriate tipping for various service providers during the holiday season, referencing guidelines from Reader's Digest. They cover tipping for home services, such as door persons and garbage crews, salon and fitness services lik...

Matt Rothschild steps in for John and Gordy, bringing Angela Lang on board to dive into pressing issues. The spotlight is on food insecurity in Southern Wisconsin, with Kris Tazelaar from Second Harvest Food Bank detailing the surging need amid SNAP cuts and economic instability. The discussion pivots to root causes like healthcare, housing, and living wages, painting a dire picture of hunger's re...