Hometown radio refreshed
Civic Media is leaning into local radio to keep Wisconsin communities informed, entertained and connected.
Civic Media is leaning into local radio to keep Wisconsin communities informed, entertained and connected.
We’re building a state-wide radio network that broadcasts local news, thoughtful commentary, and handpicked music–from the Sha to Richland Center and all the way up north. So hold on to your cheeseheads, because we’re just getting started.
VIEW COVERAGE MAPWe’re building a state-wide radio network that broadcasts local news, thoughtful commentary, and handpicked music–from the Sha to Richland Center and all the way up north. So hold on to your cheeseheads, because we’re just getting started.
VIEW COVERAGE MAPOur shows speak to the issues that matter to Wisconsinites, from the county board to high school football, from supper clubs to Lambeau Field, and everything in between. We believe radio plays an important role in strengthening our communities by focusing on what is happening here and now…in our everyday lives.
SEE STATIONSIt’s hard to ignore national headlines, where everything is framed in partisan terms: red/blue, left/right, black/white. These issues are important, but focusing too much on Washington deadlock makes us feel powerless, and distracts us from hometown problems we can actually solve. That’s why we are prioritizing local, regional, and state news and commentary–it’s our best opportunity to find common ground and revitalize our democracy.
ABOUT CIVIC MEDIAIf you want your buttons pushed with made up “facts,” dubious theories, and questionable truthiness, we might not be the ones for you… but give us a try anyway! You may find the dialogue-based, respectful format of our shows a wee bit refreshing. Because we can disagree on the issues, but we all still believe in democracy—that’s why we made Civic our first name.
Broadcast, streaming, podcasts — the power of the spoken word now travels across many different channels, and we’ve covered them all. From the car to your phone to your smart speaker, whether you’re listening live or catching up with the podcast, our shows go the distance.
SHOW PODCASTSAs Goes Wisconsin with host Kristin Brey is a fun, innovative, and uncomplicated way to talk about state and local politics while celebrating all things Wisconsin. Kristin informs, entertains, and inspires civic engagement because it’s up to all of us to do our part to keep Wisconsin moving forward–one joke at a time. Broadcasts live 10am - noon on weekdays across Wisconsin.
Show PodcastMatt Flynn Direct is a no-holds-barred political conversation. Matt shares his perspective as a former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and decades as a Milwaukee attorney. Right, left, or center, Matt takes on all callers. Broadcasts live 2 - 4pm weekdays across Wisconsin.
Show PodcastEarl speaks nothing but the truth and wants to talk to you! Wisconsin community, political, and union leaders line up to speak with Earl about state happenings, and to take calls from the people they aim to serve. Join the conversation. Broadcasts live 8 - 10am weekdays across Wisconsin.
Show PodcastWhen talking heads, opinion and fact-free gossip are all we see in today's news, it's time to find something real. Whether you're left, right, center or none-of-the-above, Maggie Daun brings you the information and hard truths you can rely on. Broadcasts live 6 - noon Sunday mornings across Wisconsin.
Show PodcastHaving grown up on a dairy farm in Southwest Wisconsin, Todd Allbaugh has a self-described “mutt resume.” But as a former Republican of 30 years working in Wisco government, Todd also offers a unique perspective on all things political. Broadcasts live 12 - 2p across Wisconsin.
Show PodcastA longtime Wisconsin journalist and former state legislator who lives in and produces his show from along Lake Wissota in Chippewa Falls, Up North News is northern Wisconsin's home for informative stories and fact-based conversations. Broadcasts live 6 - 8am on several Civic Media stations.
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