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The death toll in Texas is growing because of a massive flood that has claimed the lives of at least 105 people and with search efforts switching from rescue, to recover, we look at some of the measures that lawmakers could've made , but didn't. If you would like to give , you can go to The Red Cross or World Central Kitchen . Next, it's all done folks, shut it down, The Jeffrey Epstein list is no...

Guest host Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang engage with poet and activist Luis Rodriguez, exploring the climate of fear and resilience in LA amid ICE crackdowns. Rodriguez paints a vivid picture of peaceful protests overshadowed by media sensationalism, detailing community solidarity across diverse groups. He shares stories hardships that immigrant families and the systemic barriers they face. The...

Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang dive into the devastating Texas floods, raising questions about government response and the impact of budget cuts on weather services. They criticize Trump and Musk for gutting federal agencies, linking it to other political failures. The podcast shifts to discuss the U.S.'s aggressive foreign policy, particularly concerning Iran, highlighting fears of escalation an...

Happy 4th Of July Weekend!! We hope you're having fun, staying safe, relaxing and just enjoying your time. How do we make it even more fun?! That's right; a curated best of from our show with our favorite interviews and segments from the week , enjoy! Tricia Peterson is a childcare provider , advocate and  member of WECAN , she joins us to talk about  the Wisconsin State Budget  and  why the money...

If there was an Ocean's Eleven for cattle crime, this would be the story on which it would be based. It's got everything: conspiracy, theft and...bull semen ? 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 wherev...

Tricia Peterson is a childcare provider , advocate and member of WECAN , she joins us to talk about the Wisconsin State Budget and why the money agreed upon for their industry isn't enough and what needs to happen next. Then, we get our update on all things sports with Acme Packing Co. contributor Paul Noonan and there is a lot happening with The Bucks , as well as the Brewers ! And we are wrappin...

In the wee hours of the night, the very very early morning, Gov. Evers signed the biennium budget . With fans and detractors on both sides, we will now see how these proposals will be implemented and how they will affect Wisconsin . We also discuss the Big Bill For Billionaires, which is sitting in the House at this point, as well as a garden...a garden, of heroes . And its Thursday, so we welcome...

Hey, if you're gonna travel in Australia, we feel the likelihood of finding a snake on a plane is high , because once again...Australia. 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 podcas...

In the second hour, we welcome President of The Wisconsin Farmers Union and Dairy Farmer Darin Von Ruden back to the show. Every month he joins us to talk all things farming and today it's all about the state and federal budget . What is good, what is bad and the work that still needs to be done. Then it's time to try it again; Audio Sorbet! Today's question is; what is your least favorite flavor...

In breaking news, The Wisconsin Supreme Court in a 4-3 decision has invalided the controversial 1849 Abortion Ban . Also, and we planned for this to be the big news, but The Big Bill For Billionaires has passed with the help of Senator Ron Johnson . Also, what would you do with $40 million? I'll bet it wouldn't be to build a "garden of heroes" . Then, because we are off for the Fourth Of July, we...

Dean Muller is the President of Wisconsin Environmental Justice and he joins the show to talk about how we, as a country and a state need to get our collective act together when it comes to renewables, energy alternatives and manufacturing solutions to combat climate change. State Senator Kelda Roys (D-26) calls into to give her opinions on the tentative budget and why it isn't as rosy as some are...

Look folks, sometimes we have a good time with this segment and it's all fun and games and tons of laughs, but then are things that truly shouldn't be a thing...like a $40, two hour tour to walk around NYC and look at trash and rats . 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...

In Breaking News, it has been announced that a tentative budget agreement has been reached and we're going over some of the details of what seems to a be a positive plan for Wisconsin. Is it perfect? No , but in this day and age, we can appreciate compromise, especially when it will benefits kids, students and families. We are then joined by Pat Kreitlow to talk more about not only the state budge...

The Big Bill For Billionaires, if passed would cut a program that affects school children in Wisconsin and across the country , but don't worry, that hedge fund guy will get his 8th boat. And if you enjoy filing your taxes via the IRS website, well too bad . Then we welcome Alex Bruzan from We Got This, a grassroots community program which teaches kids the value of work, financial literacy and how...

If you're visiting Ohio and you want to ride a rollercoaster, we cannot stress this enough: keep your mouth shut , at all cost...you're welcome. 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 you...

The Big Bill For Billionaire is getting some edits to the language which includes pulling a provision for silencers , as well as the sale of public land . We also say congrats, sorta to North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis for kinda standing up for the people , as he packs up his things. Then, we welcome Civic Media's News Director Chali Pittman to discuss all the news we may have missed over the we...

It's here folk, the weekend and what better way to kick back than take in a curated best of from our favorite moments of the week!   Lisa Schiller is from the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin  and she is here to  talk about the latest scams to watch out for including passport and visa scams , as well as  moving scams . For Audio Sorbet, we want to know; do you balance your checkbook? Do you kno...

In our second hour, it's time to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media's Political Editor , Dan Shafer . The Marquette Law School put out a new poll and one of the questions is a controversial topic brought up by Dan a few weeks ago . We also talk about two guys from the coasts who might wanna be Governor . Then for Audio Sorbet, we want to know: do you prefer day weddings to night weddings? And...

Our best wishes to the happy couple, Jeff and Lauren as they make their way down the aisle . It's always great to see a small affair with close friends and family in an Italian city that they completely rented out....oh rich people. 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 “...

It's Friday and the weekend, starts here . We read a lot of stories here at Matenaer On Air Laboratories and Cat Food Specialists and this one is definitely going to be placed in the "Is this a joke?" pile . Next, we revisit the statement said by all who want mass deportations "If they only did it legally" . Then, Nick Ramos is the Executive Director of The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and he join...

In the US Senate, the GOP is realizing with every day that their budget isn't popular as it's not just the social safety net that's being threatened, but also our rural hospitals , but don't worry, they have a solution Band-Aid. We're always excited to talk weekend forecasts with our award winning meteorologist Brittney Merlot here for Weather and Wine ! Then, let's talk all things sports with Acm...

We want to take this moment to applaud a certain group of medical workers, some real unsung heroes: The veterinary dentists who have to work on 800lb bears ...we salute you. 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 Wisconsin State Supreme Court came down with two major decisions and people aren't happy including Governor Evers and those who want new Congressional maps . Next, it seems like there are some basic HR errors taking place in the Federal Government regarding now former employees of NOAA. And has he does every Thursday, Civic Media's Jim Santelle joins the show to break down the law related news...

If you swimming off the coast of Maine and you happen to see a jellyfish making its way onto the beach, we here at the show feel this goes without saying, but please don't touch it....at all . 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...

Secretary of Health And Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before the Congress (again) to talk about a new program for involving wearables (smartwatches, pedometers, etc.) and a monthly fee that will paid for by who...? He also gets checked by a Congresswoman on his firing of experts from a board . Singer and teen idol, Bobby Sherman passed away at the age of 81 and for today's Audio Sorbe...