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The second hour kicks off in a very spicy manner as we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area , Dan Shafer . Recently he published an opinion piece regarding a third term for Governor Tony Evers . There's some controversy around the article and Dan is here to expand on the topic, as well as address his detractors. And before you get ready to storm the show,...

It's Friday, and the weekend, starts here . So the message must have gotten to The White House, because according to The Felon President , realizes that immigrants are an important part of this country and economy . And it looks like the legacy of DOGE is already being written , with help from one of their own . Then, US Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was detained by law enforcement yesterday and why...

This is truly become one of our favorite TSBAT's , as it's starts slow and ends real weird and shows that maybe everyone had a little bit too much time on their hands! 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...

We lost Brian Wilson yesterday at the age of 82 and we talk about our memories of The Beach Boys and his legacy, still felt today. Next it's time for Weather and Wine with Civic Media's multi award winning meteorologist Brittney Merlot . On top of the forecast for this weekend, Brittney warns us about algae blooms at the beach , why their so harmful to us and our pets, but also where yo can find t...

Law Forward has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk with regard to his trying to pay people during the Wisconsin 2025 Spring Election. We've been talking about The Felon President throwing for himself a $45 million birthday parade on Saturday and while members of the GOP will defend the price tag , it seems like Wisconsin Republicans are skipping this one, for...a pancake breakfast ? Terry Moran was...

Brad Sturmer is the Principal for Windskill Elementary School in Lancaster and he joins the show to talk about the phenomenal work they're doing to increase math and literacy skills . Then, Rich Smith is the Co-Founder of the 6th Street Theater, which is home for The Over Our Head Players and he is our guest and we're talking about all the great things the theater is doing and what shows they have...

What do you do if you're a competitive weight lifter, but most likely aren't winning a lot of competitions? That's right; break an obscure world record (spoiler: most world records are obscure). 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 !...

The protests in Los Angeles have been continuing since last week and The Felon President continues to defy all the officials in LA as troops illegally invade the city. He is also making grand threats against those who are exercising their Constitutional rights . In other news, the president is cosplaying as a dictator and another sign is the $45 million dollar parade to honor the 250th birthday of...

In the wake of ongoing protests taking place in Los Angeles , we urge our listeners to be discerning in where you get your information from and what you share. Misinformation/Disinformation is out there and we want to make sure that is not the news being spread . Also, we touch on the parade for Dear Leader this Saturday and it's estimated costs . If you are interested in taking part in the No Kin...

Milwaukee is unique in so many ways: fantastic lakefront, amazing festivals and sheep running through the street ! That's right, the Brew City has bovine! Don't worry, it all ended happily. 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...

As discussed over the past 6+ months, the tariffs aren't the answer, but now there are more dissenting voices coming from the GOP , including a former Wisconsin lawmaker. Next, Milwaukee is looking to implement a new measure to curb reckless driving , but we don't know if this is the total fix for this problem. Then, Civic Media's very own Todd Allbaugh joins us to talk about something on which Wi...

In the second hour, Assembly Representative Christian Phelps is our guest to talk about the newly announced Equality Agenda , funding public education in Wisconsin , as well as what he hears from his constituents regarding the actual issues concerning this state. Then, for our Audio Sorbet, we tell our stories and hear from you about the dumbest way you hurt yourself. Trust, every story hurt and t...

'Art is subjective: Some enjoy clay, some love oil paintings, but at a park gathering in London, artist were showing off their talents in very specific mediums. 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 wher...

This past weekend, it was announced Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be sent back to the US , but now in the face of previous claims to his return, the narrative is being changed to fit for the MAGA loyal . Next, a former DOGE employee is coming forward to talk about his time with the embattled department and speaks about how much waste there actually is in the Federal Government. Also, we talk about som...

When the weekend is here, it's time to catch up with our show with a curated best of, for you! You're welcome. From this past Tuesday , in the first hour: Kate Duffy is the founder of Motherhood For Good  and she is joining the show along with  Civic Media's very own Pat Kreitlow .  Kate has a video that's going viral  which shows  our dear friend Luann Bird  trying to talk some sense into  The Po...

Nanotechnology is the wave of the future. It's talked about in movie, TV and the real world applications are being explored by a lab in England where they've created the world's smallest...violin? Watch out, Iron Man. 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...

In the second hour, it's Friday so we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area , Dan Shafer to the show! We're talking about the gridlocked state budget impasse and try to figure out why they are at a stand still . Next and we couldn't get away from it, but Dear Leader and The Shadow President are fighting on Social Media . But it's important to keep our eyes...

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here . Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul had a victory for AmeriCorps , as well as the state against The Felon President . And it looks like the film industry is one step closer to getting help from the state if creators want to make movies here . And it seems the Big Bill For Billionaires couldn't sink lower, just wait, because pets are next . Then, we are j...

With all of this budget talk on today's show and it being very central around the Wisconsin GOP, we wanted to take a moment to highlight something they have done ...and that's make it easier for childcare facilities businesses to open child care centers? Yup, they want to give tax credits to the one group not asking for them in the discussion over childcare in this state. Then it's time to talk al...

The average elephant weighs between 8-9 thousand pounds and we here at Matenaer On Air Industries And Sock Puppet Refinery make a bold suggestion to you, local business owner: Don't ever yell at an elephant . 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 Thi...

The Wisconsin budget process has been no walk in the park (A park the GOP would defund in this budget) and it seems as if the Wisconsin GOP and Governor Evers are at a standoff . Then, Civic Media's very own Jim Santelle joins the show to cover the latest news coming out of the law world. It looks like The Felon President is mad at The Federalist Society because...they're too liberal ? And we revi...

In our second hour, we welcome Wisconsin filmmaker Nathan Deming to the show. We'll be discussing the importance of creating tax credits for production companies to make movies and TV shows here in the state ( Click here if you want to help! ), as well as the projects Nathan is working on right now ! For today's Audio Sorbet, what is your favorite home remedy? And as always, we wrap the show up wi...

If you live in Europe, have the costume and the talent, you might just win a contest that nobody asked to be a thing, ever. If you're listening with headphones, we suggest you turn it down a little bit for this one. 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 B...

If you remember, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos was the target of a recall last year not once, but twice and now the GOP wants to change the rules to "fix" that process. Next, we need to remember this day and time, because Jane agrees with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on something ! Darin Von Ruden is the President of The Wisconsin Farmers Union and every month he joins the show to discuss the...

Today's TSBAT isn't just a story to inform you, but to teach you a valuable lesson: If you go hiking off the beaten path, always go with another person and watch out for a huge boulder. 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 sear...