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The weekend is here and we hope you're staying warm! Please be safe and prepared for the crazy temperatures these next few days. To help you enjoy it a little more, we have a great collection of our favorite moments from this week's shows. Professor Jeanne Theoharis is a Professor of Political Science  as well as a New York Times Bestselling Author and she joins the show to talk her book  "King Of...

In the second hour, we take a journey through Wisconsin's vibrant culinary and real estate landscapes. Francesca Pica, a business reporting intern, delves into the complexities of Wisconsin's housing market , revealing a hopeful trend of moderating prices despite ongoing supply issues . Meanwhile, Milwaukee shines as a hot market to watch . Greg also hosts the second installment of 'Take It or Lea...

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here . We kick things off talking about Wisconsin's frigid weather, urging listeners to stay safe. The show highlights bipartisan efforts, including a deal to release $132 million to tackle PFAS contamination , ensuring clean water across the state. Additionally, a tentative agreement is reached to fund Wisconsin Eye , restoring transparency in government. Educa...

In the second hour, we are joined by Jim Santelle, Host of Amicus: A Law Review and we're talking about the opening statements before The US Supreme Court regarding the president's power to fire federal employees . A former DOGE employee has admitted to using private Social Security information for their own benefit and the latest chapter for a controversial US Attorney . Then we speak with our Sp...

In a strange working of the schedule, we are chock full of guests for you today! We kick things off with Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer . He joins us to talk about the 2026 Candidate Forum presented by Main Street Action , which he moderated. We also discuss the gravity of this year's statewide races and why money doesn't mean everything, right n...

C. Thi Nguyen is a philosophy professor and author of the book The Score: How To Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game and he joins us to talk about how his love for games led him to look at why we play them and the how they can define our value systems. Then, for Audio Sorbet, we want to know what new paths you've taken. Whether it was for a career or a hobby, how are you defining your joy? Finally,...

The show kicks off with a warning about the extremely cold weather heading our way this weekend, as well as a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum taking place tonight and moderated by our own Dan Shafer . Then we discuss the news regarding Microsoft's plans to build 15 new data centers in Mount Pleasant , as well as l egislation in Madison from The GOP that seeks to hold those companies accountable . Th...

Professor Jeanne Theoharis is a Professor of Political Science as well as a New York Times Bestselling Author and she joins the show to talk her book "King Of The North: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life of Struggle Outside The South" . We discuss the legacy of Dr. and Mrs. King outside of the what's talk in the classroom and how the "MLK Brand" has been used by folks from all sides to fit certain...

Welcome to Tuesday and even though its a cold one out there (Currently it's a balmy 9 degrees outside), we open the show up with a look at the news including the possible loss of major funding to Wisconsin Hospitals and why Democratic lawmakers are asking a GOP Congressman for help . We also discuss the farmers' bailout, which is set to hit bank accounts next month . And we hear from you about why...

Emilio De Torre is The Executive Director of The Milwaukee Turners at Turner Hall and he joins the show to talk the important work of The Turners , it's history in the city and why Wisconsin has a culture and track record of standing on the side of human rights. He discusses what your rights are if you encounter ICE and how you can train to be a legal observer during this year's elections . Then f...

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson would like to extend premium tax credits to those who need the ACA, sorta . Next we hear the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remind people about the upcoming primary in February , including how to check your voter registration status . Then we welcome Civic Media Reporter Maddie Schaffer from WBZH and WHSM and she tells us about her roots in Northern Wisconsi...

Welcome back and happy New Year! We hope 2026 has been everything you hoped for thus far and to bring you into the weekend, we have a great show with some of our favorite moments from this past week! To kick it off, we welcome  Kyle Clower, the Executive Director of Serve Wisconsin, which oversees both the Wisconsin Chapter of AmeriCorps , but also has  information on so many opportunities to volu...

Corrine Hendrickson is sticking around to talk about the news out of Madison regarding the state's surplus and what she'd do with the money that seems to just be sitting in a room . Then, our long national nightmare is finally over: whole milk is back...if you want . Next, it's time for the premiere of a new game here on the show: Take It or Leave It! We introduce Senior Producer Tucker to the wor...

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here . The Oshkosh School District has made the very tough choice to make major cuts due to a budget shortfall . And though this is a more measured decision than proposed last year , their Superintendent believes part of the problem is in Madison and we think funding a second school system is also a major component. Next, we welcome Corrine Hendrickson back to t...

In the second hour, Jim Santelle, host of Amicus: A Law Review joins the show to discuss the news coming out of Minneapolis regarding the second shooting and a threat from the president against the community . We discuss the origins of the law cited by Trump and what it means for our democracy when the Senate votes to give the president more power then The Constitution intended . Then, Milwaukee J...

There was another shooting in Minneapolis involving ICE with the president weighing in and making a threat to invoke 19th Century law in the Midwest . Next we go over some of the headlines in the news including a statement from a Tech giant on their roles in the discussion regarding data centers , as well as The Wisconsin Farmers Union meeting with our lawmakers and why it involves our Sheriffs ....

In the second hour, we welcome Kyle Clower, the Executive Director of Serve Wisconsin, which oversees both the Wisconsin Chapter of AmeriCorps , but also has information on so many opportunities to volunteer in your community . He discusses the mission of the organization, how AmeriCorps is for people of all ages ( yes, Seniors, too! ) and how you can be of service on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. D...

Due to expiring tax credits, there are over a million people in this country not signing up for health insurance through the ACA, nearly 20,000 of them live in Wisconsin . We discuss what Congress is doing to remedy this problem , what the Senate could do and how you can help . Then, more work in Madison with a bill to combat SLAPP suits and a proposed constitutional amendment which shows our lead...

In an article from The New Republic, Chicago citizens are working diligently and swiftly to push back against the presence of ICE in their neighborhoods . And if you want to know more about what happens if ICE comes to your community, click here . For Audio Sorbet, we're celebrating the life and legacy of Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead and we want to know: were you a Dead Head? And because we're al...

We kick off the show, with Bryna Godar, a Staff Attorney with UW's State Democracy Research Initiative . We are talking about the next steps for Minnesota in their pursuit of a lawsuit against the ICE Agent who killed a Minneapolis citizen in her car last week . She discusses the process, as well as the hurdles of mounting a case against the Federal government in any situation let alone the curren...

In the second hour, we welcome Dr. Kristin Lyerly to the show and we're discusses the controversial relaxation of the vaccination schedule by the Department of Health and Human Services , emphasizing the importance of sticking to proven medical advice amid political interference . For Audio Sorbet, we say goodbye to another Packers Season and give our thoughts on where they go from here . And as a...

A grand mystery in New Zealand is upon us as one man, and a board of experts are trying to figure out how his racing dog got ahold of some drugs ! 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 y...

To kick off the show, we have a great discussion with Alexandra Huneeus, a UW Law Professor as well as an expert in International Law and Human Rights to shed light on the U.S. intervention in Venezuela . The segment highlights the complexity of international legal systems , distinct from domestic law, and the controversial framing of Venezuela's situation around drug trafficking. In the second pa...

What do you do when a bunch of youngsters flood your business and leave a mess and refuse to leave ? You post it to social media and make the best of a crazy situation! 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...

In the second hour, we welcome Rachel Bernhard to the show. She is the Dining Critic for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and we discuss her personal story, what brought her to this job and whether it's possible for her to just have a sloppy piece of pizza! For Audio Sorbet, we'd like to know if you have anything on that New Years "Things To Do List" and how you attack it or a project you've been me...