Dueling Tangents

A bill for your rights

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000

William and Harvey Kaye take you on a ride – a ride to freedom town.

Willing to join the revolution

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 31 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

William is joined by Our Wisconsin Revolution to discuss how political discourse in southern Wisconsin is makin g a difference preventing the ongoing assault on democracy.

Guests: Our Wisconsin Revolution

Party all the time

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 30 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Will and Evan do, in fact, party all the time while delivering tangents on rail infrastructure in Wisconsin. They also take your calls on how our fair state is a lonely island as far as legal marijuana goes.

Tangents With Todd

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 25 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Once again, Todd Allbaugh fills in for Bryan, and he and Luke have a great time.

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

The Notorious W.I.L.

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 24 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

William (Wil? Will?) Walter joins Luke again today to go over the news and take your calls.

A real red flag

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 23 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke and Evan talk about the real impact red flag laws could have, and Dan Shafer recombobulates the area – for the good of humanity.

Guests: Dan Shafer

Water, water everywhere - but not for as long as you think

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 22 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

What’s in store? Tune in to find out today’s tangents!

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for May 20

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 20 May 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Fran and the Frank

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 19 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke is joined by Francesca Hong to talk about all things Wisconsin, including Oscar’s Frank n’ beans.

Guests: Francesca Hong

Adopt-an-octogenarian

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 18 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Todd Allbaugh joins Luke to talk the divide around shared revenue, what is going on with Dianne Feinstein, and revive some Frankenstein tangents!

Will they have the will?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 17 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Wednesday with William Walter! Should candidates and elected officials pay themselves back for personal loans they make to their campaigns?? That and more Wisconsin headlines here on Dueling Tangents.

Guests: William Walter

Inflated sense of self

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 16 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke and Evan beat around the bush until the bush has no place left to go. Dan Shafer has done the thing, and he DESERVES to be praised – all to continue Recombobulating your area!

Guests: Dan Shafer

Automatically Generated Disinformation

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Artificial Intelligence is improving rapidly, and experts in the field believe that humanity is not ready to harness the technology safely. Today, Luke discusses the implications on disinformation in politics. He also circles back to some normal old-fashioned election fraud in the fake elector scheme. Afterward, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio joins in to talk about tourism in our state.

Guests: Pat Kreitlow

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for May 13

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 13 May 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Willing to work... for a living wage

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 12 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

On this Friday edition of Dueling Tangents, William Walter and Evan are joined by Alan Minsky of PDA to discuss workers rights, strikes, and a complicated voting public.

Guests: Alan Minsky

Todd-ay is a day of all time

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 11 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Todd Allbaugh and Luke duel it out – for democracy.

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

All you can do is laugh

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 10 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It is a Wednesday with Wil! Let’s talk election security updates, more implications on the shared revenue strings and trends from the ’burbs!

Standing room only

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 09 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

What do Republican lawmakers stand for in Wisconsin? Please let us know what you think. Then, we’ll recombobulate with Dan Shafer at 2:30pm.

Guests: Dan Shafer

Real venues and false electors

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 08 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It is a Monday! Let’s hear your weekend tangents, what is your favorite concert of all time?? Luke and Todd want to know. Plus, we got updates on FAKE electors!

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for May 6

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 06 May 2023 22:00:00 +0000

2 friendly : 2 beneficial

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 04 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

The rot of Supreme Court ethics keeps revealing more, back this time with Clarence Thomas. At what point does it get too much? Then Analiese Eicher joins at 2:30pm to talk Shared Revenue and the lawsuit that got underway today challenging Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban.

Guests: Analiese Eicher

Will we share that revenue

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 03 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It’s Wednesday! William Walter joins Luke for updates on the shared revenue proposal, and all the strings that come with! Plus, reports from outside spending on last month’s Supreme Court race!

Guests: William Walter

Throw it all away

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 02 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Dan Shafer, founder of the Recombobulation Area, joins Luke to dive into the budget talks and more!

Guests: Dan Shafer

May I, please?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It’s officially May, and we dive into the commemorations this month brings with Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and May Day. Plus, a little weekend dumpster dive and a look at a Republican proposal to address the worker shortage in the service industry

Friday: Our favorite Wednesday

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke on a Friday! We’re talking shared revenue, elections, and the NFL draft! Plus, the most Wisconsin headline of the week!

Only fans are admitted

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke and Todd Allbaugh lament a hard truth about our Milwaukee Bucks, and ask you – what does it mean to be a fan?

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Our 3rd favorite Wednesday

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke and William Walter saunter in with a whole stack of tangents for the people, and they have a word or two for our supreme court and it’s crumbling legacy.

Guests: William Walter

Countdown to Recombobulation, commence!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke is joined by Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area to talk corruption at the top and commiserate on a rough night for the Milwaukee Bucks. It really is a team effort.

Guests: Dan Shafer

Fire when ready

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke, Bryan and Wil react to the headlines of the day, did you hear its “Firing Monday!”

Guests: William Walter

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Apr 22

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

William Walter, Luke and Bryan duel for the affections of their audience by offering their informative takes on the logjam that is Wisconsin politics.

Luke and the Bryan 2: Democracy Kills

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

In a world – where the fate of our democracy rests on 4 shoulders – Luke and the Bryan are *dying* to save our state.

Coming April 21, 2023. Rated PG

What DOES the Faux say?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke on a Thursday, to discuss legislative proposals, university funding and the fallout of Fox settling the lawsuit with Dominion.

Guests: William Walter

Tangents in triplicate

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

The gang’s all here! William, Luke and Bryan duel to the proverbial tangential death in this happy-on-a-Wednesday edition of Dueling Tangents.

Off the rails

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke & Bryan back at it on a Tuesday! Plus Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins the fray a… decidedly indecisive GOP legislature here in Wisconsin.

Guests: Dan Shafer

Sports Todd-ay

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Todd Allbaugh and Luke run through the weekend’s news, and have a savage battle about the best of the best – like gentlemen, of course.

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Apr 15

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Curdn't get any worse

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It’s a Friday afternoon, let’s get some tangents in before the weekend! Matt ‘The Batman’ Rothchild lays it down for the people, and we bemoan governmental acronyms.

Old enough to Shafer

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Where do the lines blur between friend and benefactor? Lavished trips around the world? When you start having real estate transactions? We got more ProPublica reporting to share. Plus, Dan Shafer at 2:30 to recombobulate!

Guests: Dan Shafer

WILL they do it?!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

2024 U.S. Senate map and Big Tech! Your calls, texts and tangents welcome at 844-967-2789.

Guests: William Walter

Willing and roarin' for the week

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke to inform the party people. On today’s docket – Are young people ‘to blame’ for democratic victory in the supreme court election? Scotty Walker seems to think so… Your calls and texts @ 844-967-2789!

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Apr 8

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

2023-04-07 Dueling Tangents

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke and Todd Allbaugh run through the week’s news with some tangents along the way.

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Won but not done

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan plant their feet on the ground, for the work is not yet finished.

Post-Tuesday Election Triage-in-Triplicate

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

If two’s a good time, than three’s a party on today’s celebratory hour of Dueling Tangents. Join Luke, Bryan and William Walter in feelin’ good on a wednesday, yah yah!

Guests: William Walter

William takes the square!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

On this special Monday edition of Dueling Tangents, WIlliam Walter shows us the way. He’s joined by One Wisconsin Revolution to discuss the Supreme Court race here in the state, and why the choice is hardly a choice at all for those who support democracy.

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Apr 1

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

No top 10's, just the deep cuts

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It’s Friday! Anything happen in the last 24 hours? Well, we know that Dan Kelly has been hiding from the press in Milwaukee, some blatant electioneering is going on in Wisconsin, and Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign stops by at 2:30!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

Taking it out on the libs

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Luke and Evan talk about the motivation behind eliminating public healthcare and other regressive conservative malfeasance – Owning the libs. Luke takes your calls too!

The Wishing Will

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It is a Wednesday with William Walter here on Dueling Tangents. We dive in to the spring general election and so many more Wisconsin headlines.

Guests: William Walter

The Trashman cometh

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Time for another Tangent Tuesday! Getting to taking out the weekend dumpster dive after a busy Monday show, plus some more Wisconsin headlines. Then, Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins at 2:30 to talk state legislative maps and the Wisconsin spring election on Tuesday April 4th, one week from today!

The singularity arrived yesterday

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Its a big Monday afternoon for Dueling Tangents! What are the implications of using artificial intelligence in our modern day life? What do you think about it? Plus, catching up on the headlines of the weekend and more!

It's the cheesiest

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Dueling Tangents is giving away two sets of VIP tickets to the recording of the Cripescast hosted by Charlie Berens on Monday evening! We want to hear your most Wisconsin stories! Best two stories walk away with the tickets. Todd Allbaugh joins Luke for the full hour!

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

It happened again....

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Lightning strikes on Thursdays, thats right BK is here! We’re talking what it will take for Wisconsin Republicans to expand Badgercare, only ten states left holding out. Plus, State Rep Clinton Anderson joins at 2:30 to talk open records in Wisconsin!

Will Does His Homework

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

This Wednesday, William Walter joins Luke to discuss the State Supreme Court debate from yesterday. Dan Kelly, if you’re listening, know that acting condescending doesn’t actually make you smarter than your opponent.

Jam-packed!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Dane County Supervisor Analiese Eicher will be joining Dueling Tangents Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. followed by Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area at 2:30 p.m. Tune in on MAD Radio 92.7 or on the Civic Media app

Guests: Analiese Eicher, Dan Shafer

We took out the trash too early

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Its a Monday, so get ready for all the tangent build up from over the weekend! Plus, Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign joins Luke at 2:30 to talk fake electors, supreme court spending, and more.

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Mar 18

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0000

It's mean, it's green, it's beer!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Call in, grace us with your wildest St. Paddy’s Day stories!

Musical Radio-Personality-Chairs

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Happy Thursday, its time to talk about our biases. When do we see them, what does it take? Plus, a visit to Up North with Pat Kreitlow at 2:20 and Steven Webb, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI joins Luke at 2:30!

Guests: Pat Kreitlow, Steven Webb

Are you Willing to drink the water?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

William Walter and superproducer Evan discuss how it’s impossible to escape the influence of PFA’s in today’s world, and take your calls.

Guests: William Walter

Now that's what I call a close Shafer

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

It is time for a Tuesday full of tangents, from new water standards to cowboys floating Senate campaigns. Plus, award winning columnist Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins Luke at 2:30pm to recombobulate!

Guests: Dan Shafer

Time to take out the trash, man

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Time to gather our tangents following a weekend of headlines. Luke dives into the cyclical nature of deregulation in the US, an update for what the end of the pandemic emergency may mean for thousands of Wisconsinites, and more!

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Mar 11

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Sports Balls: The soul of Wisco

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Todd Allbaugh joins for a Thursday afternoon bracing for a winter storm, hopefully the last one of the season! We discuss the budget, Wisconsin sports, and the environment!

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Feelin' even better on a Wednesday

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Get ready for a Wednesday with Wil edition of Dueling Tangents! We dive into all the stories swirling around Wisconsin to get you through the mid-week news cycle!

Guests: William Walter

2023-03-07 Dueling Tangents

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

It’s a Tangent Tuesday! Talking budget proposals, quarterbacks, and the Supreme Court race here in Wisconsin. Plus, we’ll recombobulate at 2:30 with Dan Shafer!

Guests: Dan Shafer

To dive into the dumpster - the dumpster of life

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

A Monday afternoon ripe for tangents! Todd Allbaugh, host of the Todd Allbaugh Show joins Luke for the hour to discuss debate parameters, a dumpster dive into last Friday’s news, and a look at what paid leave would mean for small businesses in Wisconsin!

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Mar 4

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Fighting Fascism For Fun (& Future)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Matt Rothschild joins Luke all hour long to talk good governance, the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, headlines and more!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

Budgets and Bathtubs

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

We’re heading into the budget season here in Wisconsin, who wants what included? We’ll talk about some of the proposals coming out of Madison. Plus, more tangents and Todd Allbaugh joins at 2:30!

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Dueling recusals will change the world

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Its Wednesday, which means William Walter joins Luke for the tossing around of some tangents and headlines! Eli Lily does the right thing, for real this time, not just because of a mock tweet! Plus, WI Supreme Court candidates meet with the Counties Association, and we will discuss what they had to say.

Dark and shadowy dockets

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today on #StudentDebtRelief, climate change could be threatening your favorite craft brews, and Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins Luke at 2:30pm to catch up on some tangents.

Guests: Dan Shafer

Clean water for me, not for thee

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Evan expose injustices, the obvious ones literally everyone can see. At least we talk about it.

Guests: Evan Preston

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Feb 25

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000

2023-02-24 Dueling Tangents

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Deities break contracts all the time

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and William Walter won’t hold it against them, for they have a plethora of tangents to run through.

Guests: William Walter

GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Evan do our part to get your head in the game for the evening’s primary races across the state.

Guests: Corrine Hendrickson

Can't ignore, too important

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Todd start the week of RIGHT – with a slew of headlines that, believe us, we wish we didn’t have to discuss. But they’re too damn important.

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for Feb 18

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000

A Will to go on, up and over

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter and superproducer Evan take a moment to pay down some debt that can never be repayed, and run back some of the crazy headlines blowing past at light speed.

Guests: William Walter

Infrastructural Havoc

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Will touch on the happenings of this week, including the ongoing catastrophe in Palestine, USA.

Congratulations, you won a new boat!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Same old, same old or status-quo? You decide! Luke is also joined by Becky Cooper, a member of the Main Street Alliance leadership team to discuss the hard work being done to catalyze the growth of businesses in our communities.

Guests: Becky Cooper

Shafer-ing at the bit

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke is joined by Colin Murray, Executive Director if Dane Buy Local to discuss the beans, and Dan Shafer swings by to provide your weekly dose of Recombobulation.

Guests: Colin Murray, Dan Shafer

Luke and the Todd

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke is joined by Todd Allbaugh to run through headlines, tangents, a cynical GOP legislature and more!

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2023-02-11

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Bat signals and sausages

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke opines on the age-old philosophy surrounding, what else, but the truly superior sausage.

Guests: Matt Rothschild

The Honor and the Will

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and William take their best shot, as honorable men, at our pathetic excuse for a legislature.

Guests: William Walter

The Will to carry on

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Will do that thing they do when it’s 40* in February – praise will.

Subscribe for doom, but the good kind

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke is joined by Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area to discuss the GOP’s modern take on ‘starving the beast’ where it hurts most – aspiring business owners.

Guests: Dan Shafer

I'm the trashman

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan are here to take off their sunglasses and say ‘we’re takin’ out the trash’.

Willing to try

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Today Evan mans the board while William is joined by Same Laude of One Wisconsin Revolution to talk about empowering a new generation of democratic advocates.

Guests: Sam Laude, William Walter

But I don't WANT PFA's

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

PFA’s in MY water? Get ’em out of there!

Guests: Analiese Eicher

Will they/won't they

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter stops by for a Wednesday edition of Dueling Tangents, while Bryan is off making something so awesome we cannot wait to tell you about! Supreme Court candidate forums, lawsuits and so much more!

Guests: William Walter

Hoist the main sales

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke flies the tangent ship solo today, until Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins at 2:30pm!

We be haulin' oats

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan code switch so fast your head will spin.

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2023-01-28

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Bread and Water? I choose bread.

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan do their best to sway our lovely listeners to do the right thing.

The morning after

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan break down Governor Ever’s State of the State address from the night before and more!

Willing and Able 2: Electric Boogaloo

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke for the clout, the luls, and universal praise. Also the heart of democracy itself.

Guests: William Walter

Will = Good, WIL = Bad

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan sound the alarm, it’s getting hinky out there.

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2023-01-21

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Willing and Able

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke before we all break for the weekend! Robin Vos shares a scenario that isn’t happening in Wisconsin, the Supreme Court wraps up its review into the Dobbs leak, and more!

Guests: William Walter

Paul Rudd, climate change, Ivermectin - oh my!!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan dig into the deets, from forcing medical professionals to provide unproven, possibly dangerous interventions to Slappin’ da Bayeesa. And so much more.

Getting Recombed all in the Bobulation

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke is joined by Dan Schafer of the Recombobulation Area to get the weekly update we need AND deserve.

Where there's a Will, there's a way

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter comes down to take credit for the warm streak we’ve received, and Luke and Will discuss how the bad faith in the GOP legislature is intentional.

Guests: William Walter

Good = W for Will

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Beloved affiliate of the Civic Media Network William Walter steps up to fill some mighty large shoes for the day.

Guests: William Walter

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2023-01-14

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Par for the course

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and friend of the Devil William Walter fill the bag with enough tangents to get you through the weekend – now get that bag.

Guests: William Walter

Chronic Problems

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan talk with Alan Robinson, a madison-area entrepreneur and marijuana legalization activist.

Don't let mother nature take all the credit

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke for a Wednesday of tangents. We talk sewer socialism, Robert Spindell and more! Your calls, texts and tangents too.

Guests: William Walter

2023-01-10 Dueling Tangents

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Shawn Phetteplace and Francesca Hong join Luke and Bryan to talk about the important stuff. ‘Cause we got BIG stuff goin’ on.

Guests: Francesca Hong, Shawn Phetteplace

Keeping One "Train" Of Thought

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Today, Luke and Bryan talk about how much they like trains, and would very much appreciate having passenger trains in our state. They also discuss the Packer game and our newly elected Speaker of the House.

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2023-01-07

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000

It was the 14th or the 16th...

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan cover all the tangents you need before the weekend!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

Is it wrong to enjoy this?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke is joined by Dan Schafer of The Recombobulation Area, to discuss a whirlwind of dysfunction and infighting in the GOP – especially around their vote on a new leader in the house. Is it wrong to feel so right?

Guests: Dan Shafer

You be the judge

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke for a Wednesday full of headlines, and Dane County Judge Everett Mitchell joins the show at 2:30 pm!

They might not be getting paid enough

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

It is a tangent full Tuesday, with Republicans in disarray, a conversation surrounding the NFL, and inauguration day for the Evers/Rodriguez Administration!

There's still some Crab Rangoon sauce in Chicago

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan return, triumphantly, into a brand spankin’ new year. Get tangentified.

Best of Dueling Tangents for 2022-12-31 - A Judicial Review

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000

We take another look at a top judicial candidate, Everett Mitchell!

Guests: Everett Mitchell

2022-12-29 Dueling Tangents

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Evan and William’s impression of the ‘real’ DT squad may not be on point, but it’s the effort that counts. William and his cohorts discuss, among other things, the possible privatization of crucial services Americans everywhere depend on – and why it’s a really, really bad idea.

Guests: William Walter

Now THAT'S what I call 'High Hopes'

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter and super-producer Evan come in hot from the cold to talk about breaking up monopolies, the woes of flying in 2022, and more! Anders Hanhan, political strategist with Our Wisconsin Revolution, joins for the second half of the show to discuss one of the most important topics Wisconsinites have wrangled with in a long time:

Guests: William Walter

Snowing Tangents

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Get ready for a snowy edition of Dueling Tangents, with a holiday party to discuss, local news coverage, and a government funding bill!

Quit while you're ahead

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke for a Wednesday edition of Dueling Tangents! We get a little insight on what divided government will look like in 2023 for Wisconsin and touch on some national headlines.

Guests: William Walter

Fair to Judge

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke for a tangent Tuesday filled with census numbers, Elon’s Twitter and Rev. Everett Mitchell joining at 2:30pm! Your calls, texts and tangents

Guests: Everett Mitchell, William Walter

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2022-12-17

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000

The best tangents in the (mid)west.

Wokin' for the weekend

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan duel it out for the weekend!

Free speech for some, account suspension for others

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

We have a snowy Wednesday set of tangents for you, and boy-howdy are there a lot of them to get to! Luke and Bryan are joined by William Walter, representative of Mother Nature, to explain himself – but we mostly run through breaking news on PFO’s, the implosion of twitter, and obstructionists hell-bent on grinding Wisconsin’s progress to a halt. We also take your calls!

Guests: William Walter

If you call, they might just answer!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan put on their best A-Team mojo to save the world – when they’re not distracted.

Reuniting the right guys for the job

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Reunited and it feels so good! Bryan is in the Solidarity Realty studios on this Monday afternoon to talk about grant funding and Vos’ plan for the historic surplus. Plus, we learn Connecticut Tim was sitting around in the final days of his campaign!

Christmas is coming early - for us, at least

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Bryan and Luke trade tangents on this week’s state and national headlines.

BK is back - back again

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

BK is BACK. We discuss the national headlines, revelations in baseball, and philanthropy gone wrong!

Mother Nature's shocking betrayal

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke to discuss national and state headlines! Plus we take your calls, texts and tangents.

Guests: William Walter

Representing The Way

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Republicans are back at what they do best, grievance politics and hypocrisy! We’ll discuss a letter they sent, along with a dueling letter sent by the US DOJ. Jesse joins Luke in studio all hour long and Clinton Anderson, state representative-elect stops by at 2:30 PM!

Guests: Clinton Anderson, Jesse

XTREME percolation

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Right-wing extremism is percolating across the nation, but again Wisconsin was ground zero for this kind of hate back in May. Why are national outlets not calling it what it is? Domestic terrorism. William Walter joins Luke to discuss the topic and other headlines from over the weekend.

Guests: William Walter

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents - Dec. 3

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000

A look back to earlier in this week; a simpler time, when Luke and Bryan’s optimism around the rail strike was in abundance.

Luke calls, Batman answers

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

We discuss news of the weak, woes of the rail strikers, and talk to Matt Rothschild!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

Workers Rights like a run-away train

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter plays striker for the Civic Media Team! Luke and Will talk about The World Cup, an impending Wisconsin retirement, and fatigue around election cycles that seem to be infinite.

Guests: William Walter

R-E-S-P-E-C-T : and what it means to the U.S. Senate

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Respect for Marriage Act passed the U.S. Senate last night, a new candidate officially enters the ring in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and labor rights for rail workers are being helped or threatened in Washington D.C.

Recombobulate the area

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Did somebody say ‘recombobulate’?

Guests: Dan Shafer

The Tryptophan Men are at it again!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan get back in the saddle after a long holiday weekend.

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2022-11-26

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Mr. Walter goes to Madison

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

William and Evan cackle about an IRL twitter meltdown, talk with Jason Hafeman about the importance of thinking local, and discuss the frighteningly effective world of online propaganda outlets.

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

I'm SHOCKED, absolutely SHOCKED!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

In a shocking turn of events, Wisconsin GOP leaders want to invest the historic $6.6 billion surplus in… TAX CUTS! Just kidding, it is not surprising at all. Not one damn bit. We’ll discuss their “plan” and how to talk to your loved ones during the upcoming holiday!

QATAR'ing to all (or some) of your Soccer News needs!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

The state of Wisconsin continues to have a surplus on its hands, now more than $6.6 million! Plus, the World Cup starts for the United States today with their match against Wales. Todd Allbaugh stops by to talk about the World Cup in Qatar at 2:30.

Guests: Todd Allbaugh

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2022-11-19

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Everybody's dueling for the tangents

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

We discuss recent developments to cap out the week! Thanks for listening to Dueling Tangents with the tangy duo.

Guests: Hawk Sullivan

The GOP's circular firing squad is forming

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

William Walter joins Luke for the show today to discuss the changing of the guard in the U.S. House of Representatives and covering the disarray in the Republican Parties here in Wisconsin and nationally!

Guests: William Walter

GOP's in DISARRAY!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin GOP is in disarray, and do not know what the word compromise really means. We’re shocked about that. Plus, U.S. Senate is set to vote on the Respect for Marriage Act and Dane County Supervisor Analiese Eicher joins to talk about local elections at 2:30!

Guests: Analiese Eicher

BREAKING NEWS: GOP drops dead weight

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Republicans are moving away from Trump?? We’ll believe it when we see it! And Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign joins Luke & Bryan at 2:30 to discuss gerrymandering in northern Wisconsin!

Snap Back To Reality

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan discuss Elon Musk’s shenanigans and the oh-so-shocking downfall of FTX.

Happy Veterans Day!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Bryan returns to discuss the current disarray of the GOP.

William Walter = Warmer Weather

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Once again, William Walter fills in for Bryan, bringing his blessings in the form of a gorgeous day as he and Luke discuss the aftermath of the midterm election.

Guests: William Walter

The next morning, the sun still rises

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan share their take aways from Tuesday’s midterm elections! Your tangents and thoughts on election results welcome all hour long.

Holy mackerel, let's get to work!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

It is election day in Wisconsin! Have you voted? What is your plan to vote if you have not yet made it to your polling place? Todd Allbaugh joins Luke & Bryan to talk about his new show and special election night coverage on Civic Media. Then, Dan Shafer joins to help the guys recombobulate on this election day.

Guests: Dan Shafer, Todd Allbaugh

It's the Final Countdown

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Final day, have you made your plan to vote in tomorrow’s midterm election? We will hear a closing argument from Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez at 2:20. Also, new analysis shows Wisconsin put more relief funds toward economic development compared to any other state!

Guests: Sara Rodriguez

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2022-11-05

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Check out this smattering of spicy takes from the last week! Luke and Bryan discuss the flaming hellscape that would be Wisconsin life under republican rule, set the record straight on the ad-blitz targeting Mandela Barnes, and talk to Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area.

Guests: Dan Shafer

Everybody's gone surfin' - to save democracy

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Red wave or mirage? With four days left before polls close, experts are chiming back and forth about where the state of Wisconsin and the nation will land next Tuesday. In the meantime, which candidates are fighting for you and which are working for LLCs?

Polls and Polls and Polls and Polls

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Luke is back, to discuss the razor thin polls from Marquette University Law School. Plus, new reporting from MJS that details PFAS in our drinking water, charges pending for a MKE election worker and lack of diversity at Michels Corp.

We're not doing this for money, we're doing this for a $#!*load of money!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Will and Evan chop it up, from propaganda in western society to mainlining confirmation bias – We’re joined by Eric Rorholm, campaign finance expert and progressive activist to discuss the immense spending in Wisconsin’s elections this year.

Guests: Eric Rorholm

Never again - this I promise you

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Fancy and Luke discuss how GOP is messaging is getting increasingly overt as the election approaches, noting Michel’s comments about promising Republicans will ‘never lose another election’ if he’s elected – not so subtle, is it.

Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area is in the house!

Guests: Dan Shafer

Batman and Robi- err, Luke, heed the call

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Violent rhetoric does not lead to violent actions? That is what the #RightWingMedia would like you to believe. Plus, outside spending is hitting record highs and Matt Rothschild stops by to talk about a new report from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

Weekly Best of Dueling Tangents for 2022-10-29

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Will's in the hot seat, but the takes are ICE COLD 2: The Againening.

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Will and Evan pick apart the dreadful state of our nation, from discourse on social media and it’s consolidation of power to the Mayan calendar. When was 2012 again?

Call in with your tangents at 844-967-2789

Timmy, do your homework.

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

#ConnecticutTim’s homework gets checked, and it’s not good. Plus, Wisconsin needs to attract more young people to the state, Shell is raking in the dough in 2022, and taking a look at the polls a lot of people aren’t talking about.

Guests: Evan Preston

Justice delivered and Justice denied

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

The verdict is in for Darrell Brooks, Jr in Waukesha County Court, guilty of all counts. What comes next? What does justice in Wisconsin look like? Plus, new reports out about Wisconsin!

Ron Johnson is too smart to pay taxes

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Early voting kicks off in Wisconsin, someone is not paying any taxes, and we get discombobulated with Dan Shafer!

Guests: Dan Shafer

Close counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and... Midterm Elections?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

There is a new national poll out regarding Wisconsin, who knew this was going to be close?! Plus, we have a citizen legislator living among us, do you know who it is? That and more headlines from around Wisconsin!

Super Secret Villain Rendezvous

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Friday headlines and your tangents!

Nothing matters, until it matters to me

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Why isn’t Donald Trump coming to town to stump for Tim Michels? Maybe its because he’s ashamed of the endorsement? Or maybe its because far right governments around the world are not working, need to see the receipts?

Dan Shafer shares a tangent

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins Luke and Bryan to discuss the gaping chasm that is polling data in Wisconsin. Are they accurate? Or are we missing something?

Guests: Dan Shafer

The Plastic Man

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Tim Michels speaks at the Milwaukee Rotary Club and shares some ideas, or not! Plus Adam Steen has some choice words for his voters…

Pay for Play (Oct. 17)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Ron Johnson is paying who?? You’re going to want to tune in to find out! Plus, Luke and Bryan share debate reactions and more headlines!

Ron Johnson is allergic to humanity (Oct. 15)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

TGIF Edition of Dueling Tangents! Luke and Bryan break down the Senatorial Debate and January 6th take aways, plus get to some Wisco headlines and preview the Gubernatorial Debate this evening!

The Dark Knight

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Luke and Bryan are discussing the latest round of polling from the Marquette University Law School, as well as an op-ed piece in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel! Then, Matt Rothschild (AKA Batman) of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign stops by to preview tomorrow’s hearings!

Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

Gubernatorial Campaign Update (Oct 11)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Election Day is four weeks from today! Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area joins Luke to share his takeaways from the U.S. Senate debate last Friday, and his reaction to some Wisconsin headlines

Guests: Dan Shafer

Barnes v. Johnson

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

In this edition of Dueling Tangents, Luke and Bryan provide their thoughts on the senatorial debate, also known as Sen. Ron Johnson’s new tutorial on how to properly insert one’s foot into one’s own mouth.

Rhetorical Theater (Oct. 7)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Is it all rhetoric? Is it all performative? Political theater? Because there’s new reporting from CNN showing that Republican politicians say one thing in public and then another in private. Plus, Aaron Richardson, Democratic candidate for State Treasurer joins Luke at 2:30 pm!

Guests: Aaron Richardson

The Onion v. SCOTUS - not a joke (Oct. 6)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Confusion surround absentee ballots? Typical GOP play this close to an election, and you’ll never guess which county’s judge had the ruling! Plus, the Onion files a brief at SCOTUS and some more flip flopping in the gubernatorial race.

Just 2 more weeks... Honest. (Oct. 5)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Luke is flying solo this afternoon, with the headlines and your tangents to keep him company. Wouldn’t it be great to cut your own tax burden in half? Tim Michels is open to the idea. Plus, RoJo’s record doesn’t line up with his rhetoric and we have an update in the race for Wisconsin Attorney General.

Recombobulate Our State (Oct. 4)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Bryan is off being not-Clark Kent, allegedly. But Luke is back from the road and is getting caught up on everything he missed. Plus, Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area shares his breakdown of the State Assembly Races.

Guests: Dan Shafer

The seat might be hot, but the tangents are ice cold

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

William Walter steps up to the mound to address a generation of young people who aspire to be ‘content creators’ when they grow up – and not just for fun.

Guests: William Walter

Tangentially Related!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

William Walter steps into the hot seat to duel it out with the Devil Radio listeners – and Beyond!

Guests: William Walter

Duel, to the... Tangent?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Fancy Bryan and Ebone engage in a duel…. to the tangent. Who will emerge victorious?

Guests: Evan Preston

There's something in the water... (Sept. 28)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

We agree with Frederick Prehn? Well, on one thing. Find out what! Plus, William Walter will preview what he is going to cover filling in for Dueling Tangents on Friday and Monday. Then we talk with Shawn Phetteplace from Main Street Alliance joins Luke to talk small business.

Guests: Shawn Phetteplace, William Walter

Francesca Hong knows the way

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

State Representative Francesca Hong joins Luke to discuss a variety of events around Wisconsin!

Guests: Francesca Hong

Schadenfreude in the Mad City

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is battling a subpoena now for a phone call with #TFG back in June, who’s picking up the cost for that? Luke and Bryan dive into that headline and more from throughout the weekend!

Flippity-Floppity

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

It’s flopping Friday!

Now, We Know The Rules

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Breaking news out of the Dane County District Attorney’s office, an unsurprising set of votes in Congress, and new Marquette polling. Plus a new study about Wisconsin’s workforce and a holiday all Wisconsinites should be able to get behind!

Guests: Pat Kreitlow

We Love New York

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Governor Tony Evers is calling for a special session to allow Wisconsinites a method to have direct democracy in the state. Matt Rothschild of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign stops by to discuss that and much more!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

False Equivalencies For A Fascist Future

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin headlines, and tangents! Let’s get into it.

Today, we're B-Z S-A-B

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Folks, its a busy Monday! Let’s make sure we can get to all the headlines, after a couple of tangents of course.

Friday News Day

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Luke dives into Wisconsin headlines! Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!

Illogical Fallacies

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Continuing the conversation surrounding growing hate groups in Wisconsin. Plus, we have a new lawsuit attempting to make it harder to vote in Wisconsin, Republicans are proposing hollow solutions, and an update on the federal same-sex marriage bill.

False Narratives and Dogwhistles

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

New Marquette Law School polling is out and Luke dives into the data! Plus, reporting out of Waukesha shows the weaponization of tragedy for political gain.

Incensed and nonsensical

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Elected Republican officials just say nonsense now, and they’re allowed to get away with it. Except here on Dueling Tangents, let’s get into it.

Guests: Bryan Kelly

Wet Wisco Weekends

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:00:24 +0000

Rough weekend for Wisconsin sports means we need to get right into the headlines. Evan and Luke discuss UW Nurses having an update on their strike vote, and who’s defunding the police in Waukesha county? Those headlines and more, along with your tangents!

The longest short week

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:00:46 +0000

Bryan and Luke run through the end of the week headlines, join us!

Supergroups and other terrible things

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:00:21 +0000

The GOP is laying out their plan for this November, and they are pulling out all the stops. Forming a super group even! Then we get back to the terrible things Ron Johnson is saying and more!

Some of those that work forces... (audio unavailable)

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:00:35 +0000

Luke and Bryan have a list of extremists amongst us! Plus, more details on Tim Michels’ donations and a three way race heating up in southeastern Wisconsin.

Dogwhistles and Pitch Forks

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:00:13 +0000

Today Evan and Luke talk about the IRONY of right-wing pundits decrying President Biden’s feisty streak.

Dueling Tulpas

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:00:50 +0000

Today, William Walter steps up the plate to host a special edition of Dueling Tangents! A purveyor of fine memes, William and Evan discuss President Biden’s speech in Philadelphia, internet culture, and more. In the second half of the show, John Calabrese joins us to talk about the importance of local administration, referendums, and thinking local – for the big picture.

Guests: John Calabrese

Flooding the zone

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:00:58 +0000

Ron Johnson is clearly trying to flood the zone with sh*t, because that is the only explanation for all the Ron Johnson news in today’s headlines. Plus, when is it the time to say something? Bryan has a meta question – but not, not like the Facebook kind your parents have.

A What, Who and Why Wednesday

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:00:02 +0000

Luke & Bryan catch you up on all the news of the day, with one heck of a full news day. What groups has Michels been donating to, Ron Johnson hired who, and why won’t the GOP Secretary of State candidate say what she wants to do with the office??

Main Street Alliances

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:00:17 +0000

Luke is joined by Shawn Phetteplace of Main Street Alliance to discuss the recent developments in Congress and proposals in Wisconsin that will help main streets across the state. Then, Luke dives into the headlines of the day including a security story, that probably isn’t the story some think it is.

Guests: Shawn Phetteplace

Commence the Resentment

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:00:21 +0000

How does resentment work into politics? Is it new? Or has it always been this way? Plus, other Wisconsin headlines from over the weekend!

Rapid Fire Tangents

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:00:08 +0000

It’s a rapid-fire Friday! Running through the headlines and the Hawk Sullivan joins for #AskTheBartender.

Guests: Hawk Sullivan

What is HAPPENING in Middleton?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:00:41 +0000

Luke & Bryan catch up on the student debt conversation and Lt. Governor candidate Sara Rodriguez joins at 2:30! Plus, what the hell is going on in Middleton??

Happy days

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:00:05 +0000

Biden takes action on #StudentLoanForgiveness, Scot Ross joins Luke to discuss what the executive action will do for Wisconsinites. Then, Matt Rothschild from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign joins to discuss what is going on now with the Office of Special Counsel.

Guests: Matt Rothschild, Scot Ross

And suddenly, there was news!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:00:53 +0000

So many Wisconsin headlines for Luke & Brayn to dive into, but so little time! We got a new tax cut proposal, a tour by Republicans, and a request to toss out a lawsuit. And your tangents!

A nice double dose of fancy

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:00:37 +0000

Happy Monday! Bryan gets to gloat about his Cubbies, then he and Luke dive into a Smorgasbord of weekend headlines!

Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!

He's baaaaaaaack...!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:00:17 +0000

Tim Michels has some feelings he would like to share. Plus the DOJ is getting involved in Wisconsin over Republicans making it harder to vote and RoJo is underwater in the most recent polling, we’ll take a closer look. Plus, maybe a special guest?

Government doesn't work - elect me and i'll prove it!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:00:41 +0000

Let’s take a look at some of the things Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature are not addressing while they are on their ten month, publicly financed vacation. Plus, a closer look at the polling released yesterday by Marquette Law School!

New Polling Alert!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:00:34 +0000

New Marquette University Law School polling! Plus, a breaking update on the #Gablemess saga and a great way to support local restaurants in Dane County tomorrow!

Where is Tim Michels?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:00:13 +0000

Where is Tim Michels? Did he go back to Connecticut this week? Growing mutton chops in the name of continuity? Plus stories of government working here in Wisconsin and the remnants of the Gableman charade!

No more Gableman!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:00:30 +0000

No more Gableman! Let’s get to the headlines we missed last week from all the primary and #TFG coverage.

Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!

Gableman is OUT!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:00:49 +0000

Friday News Dump Alert: Gableman is OUT! Vos didn’t wait for Tuesday’s caucus meeting to get the votes, he has fired Michael Gableman. Plus a variety of Wisconsin headlines before we head into the weekend.

Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!

Merrick Garland Takes The Stage

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:00:49 +0000

Merrick Garland is expected to speak live this afternoon, but the U.S. Department of Justice has given few details beyond that. More locally, Lincoln Hills closure looks closer to happening with a site selection in the Milwaukee area for the new juvenile facility. Plus, Matt Rothschild stops by to talk election results from Tuesday!

Guests: Matt Rothschild

Post-Primary breakdown with Dan Shafer

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:00:38 +0000

Dan Shafer, newly minted NYT opinion celebrity, joins Luke to discuss the Wisconsin Primary, and some interesting tidbits today!

Guests: Dan Shafer

Wisconsinites head to the polls

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:00:40 +0000

Wisconsinites are heading to the polls today in the fall partisan primary and interesting will be an understatement for what to expect in the results. Someone in Wisconsin is already casting doubt in the results, you’ll never guess who! Plus, public school funding is in trouble and maybe we’ll talk about the raid of #TFG.

Republicans in disarray!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:00:35 +0000

Republicans in disarray and national Democrats have a strategy?? What is going on here! Wisconsin headlines and more!

Your calls, texts and tangents at 844-967-2789!

RNC in the MKE!

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:00:29 +0000

The RNC is coming to MKE, it is official. Will the Wisconsin GOP still use the city as the boogeyman for the next two years? Plus, we discuss condiments with Jason Hafeman and reactions to the Griner verdict.

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The Man - The Myth - The Fancy

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:00:47 +0000

BRYAN! The man, the myth, the legend is in person! We catch him up on all the headlines and everything he’s missed since he has been traveling this great state setting up new stations. Get ready for some tangents!

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Is this what they wanted?

Luke Mathers and Bryan Kelly — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:00:43 +0000

#DuelingTangents is LIVE

Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating election fraud! Isn’t that what Republicans wanted? Plus, Wisconsin taxpayers are stuck with another #GablemanBill after a Dane County Court ruling and more!

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