The Todd Allbaugh Show

Today, we are excited to welcome former WI Senate Majority Leader Bob Jauch (D - Poplar) back to the program! Last week, we talked about the brazen gerrymandering efforts being undertaken by Republicans in Texas. Democrats have responded by leaving the state to prevent the bill from having a vote. Senator Jauch once employed similar tactics here in Wisconsin during the Scott Walker years, so he ha...

What’s Worse goes off the rails with strong anti-malort takes from the listeners as Todd and guest producer Parker learn about the horrible Chicago drink. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programm...

Todd tackles the news that the government will be delivering cuts to public broadcasting funding. We look back on a Mr. Rogers clip in Congress in 1969. Mr. Rogers advocated for how important his show is to educate kids about things like getting a haircut or handling anger. The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisc...

This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: vinyl or CDs? Music aficionado Phil Nee returns for our second hour to give us his take before we take your calls and texts.  At the bottom of the hour, Todd tells us about a new program put on by the Green Bay Packers: a family night that costs about $10. Tickets to normal games have skyrocketed in price over the years, so this is a great opportunit...

Today, Todd comes to us from the WRCE studios in Richland Center with our colleague and friend, WRCE/WRCO Station Manager Phil Nee. Next week, Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination, or GRACE, is hosting their 22nd annual Walk With GRACE cancer benefit. However, you can still contribute by participating in tomorrow morning’s auction on WRCO! Tune in from 10 to noon, and if you aren’t in the area...

In today’s second hour, Todd asks us What’s Worse: no hot water or no air conditioning? We take some calls and texts on which modern convenience hurts the most when it’s gone.  At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska joins us to update us on the high school sports that are already kicking into gear. The WIAA rules have been updated, but Jimmie is on top of it and e...

Todd has returned safely to Madison after yesterday’s excellent show with Joe Thomas at Six Springs Farm . To bring us back into politics, we welcome one of our typical Wednesday guests, Pat Kreitlow of Mornings with Pat Kreitlow . Today, Pat is filing his property taxes, reminding us of the lack of transparency we often see on where this money goes. Todd and Pat talk about efforts to fix this in...

In our second hour, we continue the discussion with Joe Thomas and Bradie Ewing at Six Springs Farm in Southwest Wisconsin. Since they’re surrounded by beautiful beef cattle, Todd asks us What’s Worse: chicken or pork? We take some calls and texts about the other white meat.  We wrap up the show with a surprise visit from former Badger Basketball player Mike Wilkinson! The Todd Allbaugh Show is a...

Today, Todd broadcasts live from Six Springs Farm in Southwest Wisconsin! Six Springs Farm is owned and operated by NFL Hall-of-Famer Joe Thomas , who joins us today to talk about his journey. Born in Brookfield, Joe has always valued a strong work ethic and felt drawn to the outdoors, so farming is a perfect fit. After his time playing for the Badgers and the Cleveland Browns, he began raising ca...

As we begin our second hour, Todd shares some inside Packers info from Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens. Tune in to hear the latest updates!  This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: biting flies or wasps? We take your calls and texts on these annoying summer pests.  Did you know that corn sweats? It really does! Todd breaks down the phenomenon called evapotranspiration, also k...

Today, the Milwaukee Brewers begin their hotly anticipated series against the Chicago Cubs to see who will come out on top in the NL Central.  Over the weekend, we got a few updates on who is or is not running for Governor of Wisconsin next year. The first Democrat to announce a campaign is Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and she joins us live to share why she wants to be our Governor. To...

It’s shark week! This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: snakes or sharks? We take your calls and texts about  At the bottom of the hour, we’re happy to bring eBaum’s World Managing Editor Peter Rapine back to the show! After an update on his rom com-esque love life, he shares some of the craziest things that real people did over the last few weeks.  Here are the stories Peter shared...

Todd comes to us today from the beautiful WGBW studios in Green Bay! Right off the bat, he is joined in-studio by State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D - Green Bay) to share his thoughts on the void left by Governor Tony Evers as he declines to run for a third term. Rep. Rivera-Wagner also dives into a new bill he is introducing to bring more transparency to our state’s spending. LRB-3546 li...

In our second hour, Todd continues live from Green Bay Preble High School for the Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit! Green Bay Education Association President and music teacher Brent Bergstrom sits at the table to talk about the excellent educators he works with in the Fox Valley. After that, we speak with Laura McCoy, a Trustee on the Green Bay School Board about the difficulties f...

Todd joins us live from Preble High School in Green Bay for the Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit, but before we get to that, we have some breaking news. Tony Evers announced today that he is not seeking a third term as Governor. At the top of the show, we welcome Civic Media News Director Chali Pittman and our Political Editor Dan Shafer to discuss the implications of this announce...

For this afternoon’s edition of What’s Worse, Trygve pits grocery shopping against other errands.  Lately, every time Trygve requests a song on our show, Civic Media’s own Teri Barr comments on the livestream to compliment his taste. Today, Trygve and Teri talk about some of their favorite musicians on and off the stage, including the late Ozzy Osbourne.  The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part...

Todd is busy at today’s Civic Media show host conclave, so friend of the show Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project steps in to guest host! He takes some time to share why he believes Wisconsin is the best place on Earth. Trygve and Aaron take some calls on President Trump’s new budget and how it’s wrecking rural healthcare in our state and the nation.  At the bottom of the hour, State Senator...

This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: pancakes or waffles? We take your calls and texts on which fluffy breakfast cake you prefer.  Lawrence Andrea of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shares today that Tom Tiffany is considering running for governor.  As we mentioned yesterday, CBS has canned The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Last night, Jon Stewart of The Daily Show shared his thou...

BREAKING NEWS: As we began our show today, we learned that rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76. WRCO Station Manager Phil Nee joins us to talk about the tremendous impact that Ozzy has had on music since Black Sabbath’s debut album in 1969.  According to reporting by our very own Lisa Hale , at least three Wisconsin Sheriff's Offices have made deals to aid ICE operation...

This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: gossip or gaslighting? We all know gossiping is the act of talking behind people’s backs, but many people use the term “gaslighting” too broadly. It actually refers to a concentrated effort to degrade a person’s connection to reality, making them feel crazy and become dependent on the gaslighter. We take some calls and texts on the dangers of gossip and g...

Todd has returned to Madison after an excellent tour around the state last week. Over the weekend, GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien was interviewed by Matt Smith of UPFRONT. During the interview, he was asked if he needs President Trump’s endorsement to win the primary election. Pat Kreitlow joined Todd to ask another GOP candidate the same question at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, an...

In our second hour, Todd welcomes Chris Ruckdaschel, Executive Director of the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce. He expands on James Netz’s recommendations of great things to do in the Hayward area. They also talk about the Lumberjack World Championship, which is taking place in Hayward this weekend! Go to haywardareachamber.com to check out all the upcoming events. After talking to Chris, we spea...

Today is the last day of the Some Town Somewhere Tour with Jane Matenaer and Greg Bach! This afternoon, Todd broadcasts live from The Lot up in Hayward. After giving out today’s Free Ticket Friday keyword, Todd introduces us to James Netz, Board President of the Downtown Hayward Business Improvement District (BID) . He and Todd chat about the amazing vibe of downtown Hayward and how incredibly nic...