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It's the weekend, you want to relax and what better way to help than with a finely (and expertly) curated collection of our favorite moments from this week! The  Wisconsin state budget has a $1.3B tax cut and it's coming from the surplus , and it isn't the big money you think it is. This isn't the first time we've done this and what do we lose because of those plan? The Felon President  is  cancel...

In the second hour, State Representative Jenna Jacbobson (D-50) is our guest and she recently announced her bid to run for the State Senate . Rep Jacobson will also be talking about tariffs and their harm in Southwestern Wisconsin and why she is running for this new office . For today's Audio Sorbet, we give you a side of deep friend gripe (on a stick) and we're talking about the worst food at sta...

You should always be attentive when on the road. You don't want to hit a deer or another car or...a falling fish ? Does it get more Wisconsin? And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you...

We've been talking about it a lot, but the effects of the tariffs are hitting and they only seem hit harder and harder , but luckily The Treasury Secretary knows how they work . It's Friday and the weekend, starts here . Casey Hicks is the Federal Government Affairs Manager for Wisconsin Conservation Voters and he joins us to talk about alarming information that was released about the EPA and how...

The Smithsonian is saying they have restored an exhibit to its original form after two major events in the VERY recent history . Also, The Library of Congress has fixed a "coding error" which deleted two points of The US Constitution that are very topical lately. If you'd like to see more about a website preserving the internet, click here and go way back . It's Thursday, so we welcome Civic Media...

A lot of things come to mind with you thing of The Grateful Dead; great music, dancing freely, and yes even mind-bending accelerants, but police are finding one drug more popular than any . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for...

The Wisconsin state budget has a $1.3B tax cut and it's coming from the surplus , and it isn't the big money you think it is. This isn't the first time we've done this and what do we lose because of those plan? In other news, ICE is hiring and giving cash bonuses , which has a former Man of Steel signing up to "help" . Jim Santelle is a former US Attorney and host of Amicus on Civic Media , he joi...

Darin Von Ruden is the President of The Wisconsin Farmers Union and he joins us every month to talk about the farming community in and outside of the state. We discuss the impact of tariffs on his industry , as well as comments from The Felon President who now says we need to help immigrants ? We've got a treat for you! It's time for another This Shouldn't Be A Thing - What The Puck Edition . As a...

A leisurely day, out in the woods, doing a little fishing with a friend...what could go wrong? Well a hockey player in Seattle is finding out while doing some charity work . And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify,...

The Felon President is canceling $75 million in climate grants to Wisconsin in an attempt to claw back on the 2021 Infrastructure Act and deny climate change. Speaking of change, even though DOGE came through and cut hundreds of job , well if you worked for the National Weather Service, congrats, you might be hired back ! Then, we welcome political consultant Joe Zepecki to the show to break down...

Debra Cronmiller is the Executive Director of the League Of Women Voters and she returns to the show to talk about their event celebrating 60 years of the Voters Right Act and what they are doing to make it even stronger . We also discuss the maintenance being done on the state voter rolls and what you should do to make sure you are registered for the next election . Then Teri Barr, Civic Media's...

One man's song is another man's cry for help or so people thought when someone was heard "serenading" the nature while on a hike in British Columbia. But Jane shares her story of worry and a birdhouse and we remind you to always stand up and keep being awesome. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday throu...

Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson isn't saying "yes" to a run for a fifth term, but he isn't ruling it out either , so we want to know: is he the right guy? Next, Civic Media's very own Todd Allbaugh joins the show to give his thoughts on a Tommy Thompson run for governor, as well as another Republican who seeks the big chair in Madison . As always, thank you for listening, texting and call...

It's back, baby! Beyond The Cheese is when we talk to a Wisconsin business owner outside the dairy industry to highlight the work they're doing and today, we're spoke with Amy Gorski, Pastry Chef and Owner of Poppy Bakery in Milwaukee . For our Audio Sorbet, Jane has a little problem in her garden and our faithful listeners swoop in to give their advice. And as we always do, we wrap it up with Thi...

When we have stories like this, it's our belief it's more about the ability to show off the writer's skills for puns , which we respect wholeheartedly. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you...

Wisconsin is reporting the first cases of Measles and don't worry, our leaders are here to "help" as Wisconsin lawmakers are making it easier to refuse vaccines, because...freedom ! Then, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics was fired this weekend, because she did her job , but we find out "rigging" the job numbers wasn't in her job description . Then, Civic Media's News Director Chali Pittm...

Good weekend to you and to those who celebrate. As a treat, we present a curated collection of our favorite moments from this week's show, enjoy! Even though it was Wednesday, it's never too early to  Recombobulate the news  with  Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer . We're talking more news about the 2026 governor's race with new prospects being discussed and  why the wealthier counties in...

It turns out, something that would make America great again, is more room for dancing , but don't worry...it won't cost us a dime. Then, we present a new segment called "Audio Gripes" and in celebration of MTV's 44th anniversary ( that made you feel old, right? ), Jane gives us her unvarnished opinion on the channel and what it did for music and society. We then switch gears to Audio Sorbet and Th...

In an attempt curb the poaching problem in South Africa, scientists have some glowing ideas on what to do , which may lead us to our first supervillain? And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you...

It's Friday, so the weekend, starts here . Congressman Bryan Steil held a town hall listening session last night and it did not go as planned. Met with protest and boo's, Mr. Steil decided the best answer to concerns, was no answer at all . While the First District Congressman had an event last night, one Representative decided not to appear in his own district . The July jobs numbers were release...

US Senator Ron Johnson is against a bill that would keep members of Congress from trading stocks and his reasons, are very interesting . She was gone last week, but Brittney Merlot has returned for Weather and Wine ! It's a been a little while, but Acme Packing Co. Writer and our Sports Guru Paul Noonan is back to talk about the red hot Brewers and Packers Training Camp . And as a treat for a wond...

It seems like the people of South Florida will do whatever it takes to get rid of their invasive species problem , which includes resorting to a "Looney Tunes" style solution. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify...

The show is starting a little different today with Civic Media's very own Jim Santelle, host of Amicus: A Law Review here to make sense of what's going on with the Epstein Files and an event, tonight in Wauwatosa with Jim. As prices rises, CEO's are giving their reason excuse for why this is happening, like it did a few years ago . Congressman Derrick Van Orden hung out with The Felon President to...

Even though it's Wednesday, it's never too early to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer . We're talking more news about the 2026 governor's race with new prospects being discussed and why the wealthier counties in Wisconsin are looking to raise taxes...? Then for Audio Sorbet, we want to know; what was your summer job as a kid? It's the time we've all ben waiting...

It's turns out, one can put a price on their dignity. The cost? $12,500 in the form of a check from Google. And if you spot a thing that shouldn’t be, send it in to  janesays@civicmedia.us  and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thank...