Daybreak w/ Brian and Jamie

Data shows that Wisconsinites don’t work that much, we also look at a new initiative to pinpoint the skills that the Department of Public Instruction thinks students should have. Wausau has incentives to live and work there. Later we ask about presidential files. Links relevant to the hour: How many hours do Wisconsin residents work each week? See the latest data Wisconsin school superintendent an...

Author Ira Shapiro tells us about the new book he has worked on, “ Betrayed: America Didn’t Vote for This ,” which dives into how the Trump administration has hurt America. This hour we also discuss how good of an idea license plate readers are. Links relevant to the hour: Poll: 4 out of 5 Wisconsinites backed failed surplus deal Milwaukee Police updates use of Flock license plate reader system af...

Do NDAs for government employees sound like a good idea? We also take a look at concerns about datacenters in Wisconsin. Meanwhile the amount of elk kill tags will be a record high this season to control the record high population. Links relevant to the hour: Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs Microsoft doesn’t expect its data centers will trigger review under Great...

Banana Ball will be in Milwaukee! A few Wisconsin kids are heading to Washington DC to compete in the national spelling bee. Meanwhile, the national scenic trail on the coast of Lake Superior is among the longest in the nation and it just got bigger. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram and Spoti...

UW-Madison says their number of international students will likely be down next year. Governor Evers is asking for flooding relief funds after April storms. Also in Wisconsin, lead pipes will be found and replaced after new EPA funds were announced. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram and Spotif...

Stephen Colbert got back to late night TV quickly. A city shut down watch parties following a playoff victory. And why did a video of Bruce Springsteen go viral? Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram and Spotify . Follow Civic Media on X , Facebook , Instagram and Bluesky .

Gen Z is handling summer jobs a little differently, we discuss that and Jamie’s previous work at the Corn Palace. Later we talk about Rep. Bryan Steil and his advocacy for crypto while his campaign gets backing from groups in the industry. Links relevant to the hour: Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail Gen Z is turning to gig apps like Uber and GoPuff f...

After plenty of Wisconsin news we dive into pop culture with Swipe or Stay. We also take a look at how Wisconsin communities celebrated Memorial Day, for some people their Monday was spent going “tarps off” at the Brewers game. Links relevant to the hour: EPA announces $94M for Wisconsin to find and replace lead pipes Brewers respond after fans post about restrictions around 'tarps off' Learn more...

We welcome you back discussing our weekend before getting into who new Democrat leadership should be. Later we dive into Iran and the latest announcements of a potential deal however American attacks started again. Closing the hour, have you ever seen a parachuting beaver? Links relevant to the hour: Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders What we know and don’t know about the...

A Tony Award is heading to Spring Green’s American Players Theatre. An organization is bringing older adults into the outdoors in a unique way. Luke Combs made a surprise lemonade stand stop in Wisconsin and left the kids a big tip. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram and Spotify . Follow Civic...

Milwaukee has a plan to fight against data centers with bans and regulations. The State Fair will have its tallest ferris wheel ever. Meanwhile new analysis shows that the recent proposal rejected by the Wisconsin Senate would have put the budget in the red. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram a...

Half of deer ticks in Wisconsin are carrying Lyme disease so be on the lookout. A federal judge has determined the Trump administration cannot make Wisconsin turn over sensitive voter data. In Minnesota a woman described as a mastermind was convicted of fraud related to the pandemic. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show...

A famous NASCAR driver unexpectedly died yesterday. A guitar brand is quickly becoming hated because of copyright. The Brittany Spears DUI footage has been released. And a state sandwich inspired by a TV show.  Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram and Spotify . Follow Civic Media on X , Facebook...

Civic Media reporter James Kelly tells us about a rally by Chippewa Valley residents against healthcare cuts and how those cuts affect the community. Also, we discuss Stephen Colbert after the Late Show’s final episode last night. We send you into the weekend with good Wisconsin stories in Dairyland Diaries. Links relevant to the hour: Failed surplus deal would have sent Wisconsin budget into the...

Pam Janke from the Midwest Farm Report joins the show after the news and pop culture news. She tells us about the costs that Wisconsin farmers are facing and shares her thoughts on a deal with China. Later we talk to Bayer Global EVP, Head of Public Affairs, Sustainability and Safety, Matthias Berninger . Links relevant to the hour: Feds can't compel Wisconsin to turn over sensitive voter data, ju...

Opening the hour we make sure to remember the meaning of Memorial Day. We also take a look back to the 2024 election and what went wrong for Democrats now that the party has released the results of their autopsy. We close the hour talking about the best Packers ever. Links relevant to the hour: Couple sues Brewers Foundation over 'unfair' denial of 50/50 raffle winnings Takeaways from the DNC auto...

Former congressman and gay rights pioneer Barney Frank died this week. The water in DeForest will be getting fluoride added again. Meanwhile Senate Republicans are expected to abandon the $1 billion funding for White House security. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram and Spotify . Follow Civic...

A democratic candidate for governor has a plan to ban companies from using AI to raise pricing. The village of Hobart and the Oneida Nation are in appeals courts over taxes on land owned by the nation. In national news, some capitol police from January 6 are suing to stop the “anti-weaponization” fund. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Netwo...

A celebrity couple is facing major contractor debt. A fan has been repeatedly eating a printed photo of an actor. A stage has to get fixed after issues at a major performer's shows. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram and Spotify . Follow Civic Media on X , Facebook , Instagram and Bluesky .

When is it ok to leave your kids alone at home? The state doesn’t have a line in the sand. We also discuss a call to action from the NAACP to college athletes about a boycott of playing for schools in states that are making moves against black voters. Links relevant to the hour: Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom The school year is ending soo...

After headlines and pop culture news we’re joined by Rep. Mark Pocan to talk about worrying moves by the president. Later we cover what the EPA is looking to do to limits on forever chemicals. Links relevant to the hour: Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund EPA wants to repeal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water Learn more a...

This morning we get into the use of your tax dollars for potentially paying January 6th rioters. We also talk about the Cubs and Brewers series plus ticket prices for games. All this while worrying about our screentime. Links relevant to the hour: New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens Trump Gives Brazen Excuse for Shocking MAGA Grift Most expensive...

High school students may get their ACT scores changed due to an issue at ACT. Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany made a campaign stop and laid out some of his plans. Healthcare is expected to get more expensive after the Affordable Care Act wasn’t renewed. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , In...

Another Republican has switched his vote on the Iran war, taking another step toward a war powers resolution. A Wisconsin judge has ruled a law regarding nomination petitions will stand. And Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany thinks that the 2020 election should be getting investigated and didn’t answer if he thinks Joe Biden won that election. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jam...

An NFL player is off to jail. What Hollywood writer got dumped by their AI girlfriend? And an adult cartoon show is poised for a movie. Hear more from Daybreak With Brian And Jamie 6-9am weekday mornings across the Civic Media Network. Follow the show on Facebook , Instagram and Spotify . Follow Civic Media on X , Facebook , Instagram and Bluesky .