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The president is back on the stump doing rallies and yesterday he was in Pennsylvania touting an economy that even those in attendance don't feel . And speaking of The GOP, they have a new health care plan they are proposing and it will really help, pay a portion of your deductible , at best. Then, we welcome Andra Watkins back to the show. She is a New York Times Best Selling Author and the creat...

Nicole Gabrail is a volunteer and Relational Organizer for The Fair Maps Coalition and she joins the show to about the steps being taken to make our state electoral maps "gerrymander proof" , as well as what can be done for the Congressional Maps and possibly by April of next year . Next, we look at a deal in Hollywood that stretches all the way to The White House . Then, it's time for Audio Sorbe...

Before you go judging these animals for "being aggressive", ask yourself this: Are these baseless attacks or retribution for billions of fallen brethren ? 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 11:52 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever y...

In a continued effort to reframe the narrative, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is trying to convince us how cheap things are , so problem solved! And between the tariffs and the current economy, small businesses are having a hard time , specifically in Wisconsin . Next, it's Tuesday so Pat Kreitlow is here to break down some of the bigger news stories out there, including stepping closer to...

What's more surprising? Finding a part of the human body buried in concrete in BOSTON or finding out the truth? 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 11:52 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And thanks for liste...

In the second hour, we welcome Erin Kelly back to the show. She is the owner of Kelly's Greens Boutique and Cafe where she creates and sells small batch hemp-derived products . We discuss the original plan from Congress to essentially stop access to these items and Erin gives us an update on bipartisan legislation which seeks to protect her industry . Then, Civic Media's very own Pete Schwaba to t...

Here we are folks; Jane Matenaer's last week before retirement and we're going to have some fun for the next few days! We kick things off with a statement from The Treasury Secretary on how good it is, whether you know it or not . And because they learned their lesson, an airline gets to keep their money, sorry customers . Next, Civic Media's Sports Reporter Mike Clemens is here to talk about the...

The weekend is upon us and we know you want to relax while being informed, which is why we have put together some great moments from the show!   Mika Dahiya, Head of Civilian Investigations and Support and a founding member of zeroShadow , a leading cryptocurrency and Web3 incident response firm. She is here to talk about  the many scams which affect folks of all ages . Then, it's time once again...

The second hour kicks off with Civic Media's own Dan Shafer discussing all the big stories including more news on the Wisconsin Congressional Maps Case and a quote that never existed . We also talk about how the special election in Tennessee can and will impact this state in 2026. For Audio Sorbet, we're talking Cookie Walk with member of the Waukesha South Blackshirts Band ! She discusses the his...

The name pretty much it all and it all ends well and pizza was consumed ! Also, an update on a story from earlier this week! 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 11:52 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.  And tha...

If you live in the parts of Wisconsin that has a hard time getting Internet access, well help is coming...Thanks President Biden ! Next, a former podcast host and current number two at the FBI gave an honest answer , followed a weird statement . It's Friday and the weekend, starts here . Then, its Friday which means we welcome Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer back to recombobulate all the...

In the second hour, we're doing things a little differently today and kicking it off with Acme Packing Co. Writer Paul Noonan ! We're talking about the developing rumors regarding a Giannis trade , as well as... do the Bears still suck ? For Audio Sorbet, we are welcome Aaron Carreno to the show! He is a member of the Civic Media Leadership team and dear friend of Jane , they chat about their hist...

In what feels like a scene from a funny heist film, a New Zealand man decided that ingestion was an option with his score . Now an unlucky cop has to wait for the evidence to drop. 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 11:52 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Sp...

In the ongoing conversation regarding voucher schools and how much is being funded , a school district in Wisconsin is asking for transparency for those footing the bill. Next, companies are asking for the same help with hiring immigrant labor as farmers have received . Then its time to welcome Jim Santelle back to the show to talk about all the major stories coming out of the world of law includi...

In the past few weeks there have been reports and video of President Trump falling asleep during meetings and press conferences . We take a step back and look at double standards in the media coverage , as well as when it's time to hang it up and retire . And there is some hub bub, some chatter, some rumors about Milwaukee's favorite Buck. Is it true? Sweet Cal B breaks it all down for context . W...

We've all been there - you've had too much to drink, you gotta sleep it off and maybe you texted your ex, but it happens ! Be it man, woman or woodland critter. 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 11:52 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wher...

In the wake of federal legislation which has clamped down on hemp , hemp usage and dispensaries (with attempts from the state , too), a bipartisan group of lawmakers are looking to protect those owners, employees and customers, though with new hoops added. Next, as the topic of data centers becomes more prevalent, so does the opposition of the people who want to know these projects will do for and...

The second hour opens with a look at all the best pardons from the Trump Administration including a former South American President who was let out after a tiny dustup with some white dust . We also discuss Civic Media's participation in Giving Tuesday and you can click here to find out more. Then, it's time once again for Teri Barr, Civic Media's Genie Of Just About Everything" and we're talking...

For the low low price of $390,000 you can have the latest piece of tech that helps you with something we can already do , for almost nothing! Because, TECHNOLOGY!!! 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 11:52 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or...

There is no doubt that AI is growing and we are becoming more and more reliant, but two counties in Wisconsin are using it for official business and we talk about the implications and how this can affect the experience for the citizen. Next, Civic Media's own Pat Krietlow is back and former WI Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes has announced that he is running for Governor and we have thoughts, as...

In our second hour, Mika Dahiya, Head of Civilian Investigations and Support and a founding member of zeroShadow , a leading cryptocurrency and Web3 incident response firm. She is here to talk about the many scams which affect folks of all ages . For Audio Sorbet, we're keeping it simple and light, catching up from the weekend and dodging the weather. And to celebrate our return from a long holida...

A farmer is France has hit some hard times, as a high price delicacy worth hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen. Sacrebleu! 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 11:52 a.m. for “ This Shouldn’t Be A Thing !” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. ...

Do you have your REAL ID ? Earlier in the year, we spoke about the deadline to obtain one and it seems in 2026 a new process is coming and it will not be convenient . Then, as states grapple with budgets and what they can afford, one popular medication could possibly become far more expensive. Next, Charles Franklin is a Marquette University Law School Professor and Director of Law School Poll , w...

The holiday weekend is here and we hope you're enjoying family, friends and leftovers! We have a fantastic collection of our favorite moments from this week! we welcome  Dr. Gabriel Velez, who is an associate professor and developmental psychologist at Marquette University  and we're discussing how technology is not only affecting our teens, but adults. We also talk about  how adults can meet kids...

In the second hour of the show, we welcome Lisa Schiller from The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin to talk to us about the 12 Scams of Christmas and how you can be on the lookout! Then, Teri Barr aka Civic Media's Genie of Just About Everything is here to talk about the good ol' days of Thanksgiving when everything was closed and you did your shopping when it counts - 48 hours before Christmas....