Civic Media Mornings

Today’s edition of Civic Media Mornings covers news you may not have heard of. To open the show, Brian and Jamie talk about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s announcement that all DHS officers in Minneapolis will immediately begin wearing body cameras. Tragic personal news also leads the headlines as authorities in Tucson investigate the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Toda...

President of Wisconsin Carry Nik Clark gives his pro-gun perspective on carrying firearms at protests and gun rights, opening up a conversation about Kyle Rittenhouse. Next, John Parker brings updates from Minnesota and explains Tom Homan’s database of protesters.  To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the en...

The release of the Epstein files reminds us to be thoughtful of victims, we also call for public hearings of the perpetrators. We take a look at the Heritage Foundation’s “marriage camp” idea that calls for families to start early and delay education and work. Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil proposes election changes that seem more than questionable.  To learn more about the show and all of the program...

President and CEO of Wisconsin Restaurant Association and Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation Board of Directors Kristine Hillmer joins to discuss the no tax on tips bill. We also take a look at the job market as the economy wavers. Brian and Jamie dive into the news that Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools are no longer under federal oversight, a step toward closing the facili...

Civic Media News Director Chali Pittman joins the show to discuss a recent press conference with Mark Pocan and Christine Neumann Ortiz. This comes as Minnesota recovers from two deadly shootings by ICE agents. With ICE so prevalent, we take a look at what your rights are if you are approached by them. Meanwhile a government shutdown looks to be avoided as President Donald Trump and Democrats stri...

Hosts Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson kick of the second hour of Civic Media Mornings with 'my truth' versus objective truth, especially in the context of inflation and affordability under Trump's administration. They also debunk Trump's claims of non-existent inflation with nothing but facts on rising prices of essentials like beef and gasoline. Towards the end of the show, Wisconsin Republicans...

The 2026 news cycle is a crazy one but hosts Jamie and Brian never shy away. The top of the show focused on a surreal investigation into the 2020 election in Georgia, despite multiple recounts affirming Biden's win. Then, Jamie and Brian also highlight a federal judge's ruling in Minneapolis offers a temporary reprieve for refugees. Wisconsin's permissive gun laws are clarified, debunking myths ab...

Jamie and Brian start the second hour strong - from Neil Young pulling his music from Amazon and offering it free to Greenland, to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s legal wins on electric vehicle funding and his push to hone in on AI abuse. Tom Kertscher, Wisconsin Watch reporter, also digs into the growing issues over massive, secretive data center projects across Wisconsin and what they mea...

Welcome to a new episode of Civic Media Mornings! Jamie and Brian will break down new details in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, including prior encounters with federal agents and what investigators say happened before shots were fired. They’ll examine the renewed calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to resign and the risk of a partial government shutdown. The show will also cover...

Another government shutdown may be on the way as a Department of Homeland Security funding bill faces criticism. Should Democrats hold out and work to make changes to DHS now, or cave to avoid another harmful shutdown? This comes as some Republicans also call for full and fair investigation into Alex Pretti’s death. Also, a district judge is summoning the ICE chief over due process for detainees....

The government says that the body cam footage of Alex Pretti’s death will be released, but Jamie and Brian have their doubts. ICE leader Greg Bovino is getting demoted and sent out of Minnesota, but his replacement may not be much improvement. Also in Minnesota, a GOP candidate for governor has dropped out of the race, somewhat noble but he isn’t exactly distancing himself from Trump. Measles case...

Jamie and Brian kick off the second hour of Civic Media Mornings with a prerecorded interview with Lt. Diane Goldstein (Ret) Executive Director of Law Enforcement Action Partnership talking about ICE’s memo about warrants. In the hours and days after the shooting, tensions grew between federal and state authorities over how the investigation is being handled, with Minnesota officials pushing for i...

Welcome to Civic Media Mornings with Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson! The first hour centers on who Alex Pretti was and the conflicting narratives surrounding his death during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis. It lays out Pretti’s background as a Green Bay native, former athlete, Boy Scout, and ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA, described by family, colleagues, and neighbors as compas...

In the second hour, Todd welcome Brittney Merlot to give us all the up to the moment weather report and we talk toast, as well as Josh Groban. Todd also speaks with Superintendent Mike Johnson and Senior advisor to The Lincoln Project Tryvge Olson about the importance of public education and maintaining its funding. To wrap up the show, the very handsome and capable Luke Mathers to talk dogs and a...

Before Pat Kreitlow gets back from his " Work Trip ", Todd Allbaugh is in the big chair and he's talking all the news, sports and weather! Todd also talks about an article regarding a teaching program here in Wisconsin, which has been eliminated by The Felon President . To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to  https://civicmedia.us/shows...

In the second hour, Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot joins the show to give us the weather update. Then Chad talks about some disturbing news coming out of the Trump White House about deportation and processing camps. Then, Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska stops by to talk about the High School playoffs season, which is the favorite time for Chad and Jimmie. To learn more about th...

On today's edition of Civic Media Mornings, Chad Holmes is in the big chair and he's talking about the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court and wants to know why a Chamber of Commerce would sink money into a smear campaign? What does that have to do with commerce? He also talks to the Wausau West wrestling team as they head to Madison for the WIAA Invitational Tournament. To learn more about the show...

In the second hour, Dan Hagan is sticking around for the weather and to talk about his experience at The 2025 American Birkie! Then Kate Duffy from Motherhood For Good joins the show to talk about expanding Medicaid for new mothers up to twelve months and why we're about to be the last state in the country not to have this available. Then it's time to do some clarification on some language having...

Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer is sitting in for Pat Kreitlow today and he's talking about the upcoming election on April 1 and what will it take to make a decisive victory for either of the candidates, something that's happened for decades. We also talk WJFW's own Dan Hagan and talk about our favorite Beatles. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media...

In the second hour, Luke welcomes Shawn Phetteplace and Corrine Hendrickson from Main St. Alliance to the show to talk about the work they are doing in DC on behalf of small businesses. Then we want to know; what is your favorite sports movie? Then to close the show out, Civic Media's very own Jane Matenaer is here to talk about what's coming up on Matenaer On Air . To learn more about the show an...

Pat Kreitlow is off on a retreat for work, so we have a whole cavalcade of guest hots this week, starting the very handsome and capable Luke Mathers! In the first hour, Luke and Greg discuss the opening of Spring Training and welcome Dr. Kristin Lyerly, who is discussing some town hall meeting in very conservative Wisconsin. Why we're talking about these events is because the people showed up and...

In the second hour, Todd welcome Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot to the show to talk about the coming snow storm and we urge you to stay in, if you can. Todd and Greg make a shot to make radio cool and experimental as The Toddfather travels to other shows and makes friends. We also talk about the importance of making connections in real life as some are diving deeper into the world of AI...

The very wonderful Todd Allbaugh is here filling in for the last day before Pat Kreitlow joins us again next week. We're looking at the news happening this morning including sports, weather and national headlines. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to  https://civicmedia.us/shows  to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Civic Media...

In the second hour, we get the updated forecast from Brittney Merlot (spoiler, it's cold and snowy) and to further celebrate Women Winning Wisconsin, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski (who coined the phrase!) joins the show. Sarah talks about running the Wisconsin State Treasury, as well as helping women get microloans, previous to her career as a politician. Then, Assembly Rep. Margaret Arney st...

Here we are, Doc And The Bach for the final time this week and along with co-host Renee Paplham, we're celebrating Galentine's Day by highlighting Women Winning Wisconsin! Dr. Lyerly gives some shocking, but hopeful statistics about representation in the Wisconsin State House. We welcome State Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin to talk about the importance of having the voice of women in the halls of pow...