Laughing Liberally Milwaukee

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz is joined by Dina Nina to talk about, well, Dina Nina! Last month, they became the first openly out trans woman to win a seat on Madison's Common Council. In addition to comedy, Dina talks about her decision to run, wanting Wisconsin to thrive, and the importance of representation for LGBTQ+ people in government. Be sure to check out t...

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz sits down with comedy troupe Broadminded: Melissa Kingston, Anne Graph LaDisa, Stacy Babl and Megan McGee. The five discuss Ron Johnson denying climate change with out-of-context data at a recent U.S. Senate Budget Committee. They also discuss the troupe's upcoming show currently scheduled for September. Check it out!

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes back comedian Marcos Lara. This time, the two talk about Clarence Thomas receiving millions of dollars from Harlan Crow, a real estate developer that sounds like a character from an Elmore Leonard novel. That includes vacations and trips on superyachts. They also talk about Marcos' recent comedy endeavors.

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on comedian Kaitlin McCarthy. The two discuss the recent controversy with the Waukesha School Board banning Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton's "Rainbowland" from a grade school concert. They also discuss Kaitlin's recent comedy endeavors and how comedy has been treating her as of late.

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes guest Tim Grimes onto the pod. The two discuss Daniel Kelly, the Republican-leaning candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court. They also discuss Tim's recent comic endeavors, which includes the upcoming live edition of Laughing Liberally Milwaukee on April 15. Check it out!

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, comedian Jason Hillman joins host Matthew Filipowicz. They're talking Marjorie Taylor Greene, who called for a "national divorce" between red and blue states (really.) What could go wrong? Where would Wisconsin wind up? They also discuss Jason's comedic endeavors as of late, including the next Laughing Liberally Milwaukee live show, March...

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes guest comedian Megan Mcgee. The two discuss the upcoming "non-partisan" Wisconsin Supreme Court primary. There's actually a ton at stake, including gerrymandering, abortion law and much more on the line with the election. They also discuss Megan's comedic endeavors, including the sketch group Broadminde...

This time on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz welcomes comedian Bobby Hill onto the show. The two talk about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who used the Stop Woke Act to prevent African American Studies in his state. Oh, and he did it in front of a sign that read "Florida - The Education State" as well. The two also talk about Bobby's latest comedic endeavors, includ...

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, comedian Greg Bach joins host Matthew Filipowicz. The two discuss the email from Wisconsin Elections Committee Commissioner Robert Spindell to Republicans, touting that they had successfully supressed voting turnout in Milwaukee's Black and Hispanic populations. They also talk about how comedy is treating Bach, including his upcoming appearance at the ne...

Today on Laughing Liberally, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on comedian Jayson Acevedo to the show. The two discuss the Conservative-only dating app The Right Stuff. Yes, this a real thing, no it is not going well. They also discuss what Jayson has been up to comedically, including the next Laughing Liberally Milwaukee live event at ComedySportz this Saturday night (January 7.) Check it out!

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, comedian Josh Fred joins host Matthew Filipowicz. The two discuss the latest with Marjorie Taylor Greene, who spoke at a Young Republicans event in New York, saying that her and Steve Bannon could've organized a better insurrection than the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.  They also discuss what Josh is up to comedically. Don't miss it!  Y...

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz is joined by comedian Bob Rok. The two talk about Elon Musk, his takeover of Twitter, his support for Ron DeSantis, and him generally Musking it up all over the place lately. They also discuss what Rok is up to in terms of performing standup, music and sketches. 

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on comedian Kristin Lytie to discuss the fallout of the Wisconsin midterm elections. Both are baffled by the split result in the governor and senate races, and both can agree that we'll all be just a little bit angry for the near future. They also discuss Lytie's return to headlining shows and touring. Check it out!

This week on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on Ton Johnson, one of the comedians from the upcoming "RoJo Must Go Show" this weekend at ComedySportz. The two talk about Ron Johnson's pleas to avoid early voting in the upcoming election, as well as Herschel Walker's wild comments. They also talk about the impressive run of shows that Ton has been lately...

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz welcomes guest Jen Durbent to the podcast. The two discuss Tim Michels' lowlights of the recent gubernatorial debate, including his stances on abortion, gun laws, and more. He apparently has a thing for mentioning disgruntled exes. They also discuss what Jen has been up to comedically. Don't miss it! The Laughing Liberally Milwauk...

Today on Laughing Liberally, Matthew Filipowicz welcomes friend of the podcast Dana Ehrmann to the show. The two discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest unbelievable political ad, and the message that it ultimately sends. They also discuss how comedy has been treating Dana recently. Don't miss it!

Today on Laughing Liberally, Matthew Filipowicz welcomes comedian Shawn Vasquez back to the show. The two discuss Florida governor Ron DeSantis rallying for Tim Michels, and that Wisconsin could do "everything they've done in Florida." They also discuss the return of the Laughing Liberally live show and what Vasquez has been up to comedically.

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on comedian Zach Zajac. The two discuss Tim Michels' donations to anti-LGBTQ and anti-contraception organizations, as well as some of the incindiary things he's said about the "liberal media."  They also discuss what Zajac has been up to with sketch troupe The Accountants of Homeland Security, as well as th...

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes guest comedian Dina Nina. The two discuss Robin Vos' firing of Michael Gableman, likely due to Gableman's campaigning for Vos' opponent in the Republican primaries. They also discuss Dina Nina's latest developments with Lady Laughs Comedy and the iO Theater in Chicago. 

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, Matthew Filipowicz has a special guest with comediean Anja Notanja Sieger. The two talk about the controversy of a Walgreens clerk in Hayward, Wisconsin refusing to sell condoms because of his faith. The conversation also touches on people using faith to refuse others' rights overall, and later talks about what Anja has been up to comedically. Don't...

Today on Laughing Liberally MIlwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes on comedian Jasmine Gonzalez. The two talk about how the race for Governor of Wisconsin and the Secretary of State may determine the winner of the 2024 presidential election. They also talk about what Jasmine has been up to from a comedy standpoint and teaching. Check it out!

Today on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes comedian Randy Cochran onto the podcast. The two talk about Frederick Phren, who recently refused to leave  his position with the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, and essentially claimed squatter's rights to stay beyond his elected term. They also talk about his work with sketch group The Accountants of Homeland Securit...

Today on Laughing Liberally, Matthew Filipowicz is joined by comedian Melissa Kingston. The two talk about the beginnings of the January 6 hearings, as well as Donald Trump's reaction to the hearings via his already-failed social network, Truth Social. They also talk about Melissa's work with her sketch group, Broadminded. Check it out!

Today on Laughing Liberally, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes comedian Marcos Lara back on the show. The two take a break from the news this week, so that they can talk about conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his empassioned plea for support to the Roger Stone Defense Fund. They also talk about the strain of producing the regular shows tha Marcos puts together weekly. Check it out!

This time on Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, host Matthew Filipowicz welcomes guest comedian Tim Grimes on the show. The two talk about the possibility that Milwaukee could host the 2024 Republican National Convention, which frankly, sounds like it could be a nightmare situation. They also talk about their sketch group, The Accountants of Homeland Security. Don't miss it!