Town Call https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/ Join us weekdays after the noon newscast for Town Call, a roundtable discussion of the news of the day with selected listeners, hosted by William Walter and Luke Mathers. Left, right, center, or none-of-the-above--hear a range of perspectives as we put the news in context and move beyond the "what" to the "why." Listen Live: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:11:50 +0000 en-US © 2023 Civic Media Join us weekdays after the noon newscast for Town Call, a roundtable discussion of the news of the day with selected listeners, hosted by William Walter and Luke Mathers. Left, right, center, or none-of-the-above--hear a range of perspectives as we put the news in context and move beyond the "what" to the "why." William Walter and Luke Mathers episodic Join us weekdays after the noon newscast for Town Call, a roundtable discussion of the news of the day with selected listeners, hosted by William Walter and Luke Mathers. Left, right, center, or none-of-the-above--hear a range of perspectives as we put the news in context and move beyond the "what" to the "why." Listen Live: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Civic Media info@civicmedia.us false https://civicmedia.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Town-Call-f-1400.jpg Town Call https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/ info@civicmedia.us Join us weekdays after the noon newscast for Town Call, a roundtable discussion of the news of the day with selected listeners, hosted by William Walter and Luke Mathers. Left, right, center, or none-of-the-above--hear a range of perspectives as we put the news in context and move beyond the "what" to the "why." Listen Live: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday No yes 03c65f90-919e-5f0d-9b10-4568bc405a4d https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 Most Wisconsin Headlines Finale https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/20/most-wisconsin-headlines-finale Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39862 William and Luke go toe-to-toe for the final edition of the Most Wisconsin Headlines of the week.

]]> William and Luke go toe-to-toe for the final edition of the Most Wisconsin Headlines of the week.

]]> false no 37:19 No no Office Hours: The U’s W https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/19/office-hours-the-us-w Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39803 Today is the final edition of Office Hours with Professor Jon Shelton! We discuss the state of our nation as the Republican party continues to tear itself apart.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Today is the final edition of Office Hours with Professor Jon Shelton! We discuss the state of our nation as the Republican party continues to tear itself apart.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no The Recombobulation Area: One Last Time https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/18/the-recombobulation-area-one-last-time Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39749 Unfortunately, Town Call is coming to an end this Friday. Join us for one last Recombobulation Area with Dan Shafer as we discuss developments regarding the Brewers stadium funding and childcare in our state.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Unfortunately, Town Call is coming to an end this Friday. Join us for one last Recombobulation Area with Dan Shafer as we discuss developments regarding the Brewers stadium funding and childcare in our state.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no The Over-Under On Jim Jordan https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/17/the-over-under-on-jim-jordan Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39693 Today is the first election for a new speaker since Kevin McCarthy was kicked out of the house. Will Jim Jordan eke out enough votes, or are we in for another wild ride of failed elections?

]]> Today is the first election for a new speaker since Kevin McCarthy was kicked out of the house. Will Jim Jordan eke out enough votes, or are we in for another wild ride of failed elections?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Honeymoon Retox https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/16/honeymoon-retox Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39650 Luke Mathers has returned from his honeymoon, and we spend the day catching him up on news from the last three weeks.

]]> Luke Mathers has returned from his honeymoon, and we spend the day catching him up on news from the last three weeks.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Video Games and Vaccinations https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/13/video-games-and-vaccinations Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39599 After following up on yesterday’s talk about the video game industry, Aaron and Wil round up the most Wisconsin headlines of the week.

]]> After following up on yesterday’s talk about the video game industry, Aaron and Wil round up the most Wisconsin headlines of the week.

]]> false no 37:19 No no Office Hours: Problems With the UW System https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/12/office-hours-problems-with-the-uw-system Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39548 Today, Professor Jon Shelton helps us break down what’s going on with the systematic defunding of University of Wisconsin campuses. Also, he emphasizes the importance of labor organization on young industries, including video games.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Today, Professor Jon Shelton helps us break down what’s going on with the systematic defunding of University of Wisconsin campuses. Also, he emphasizes the importance of labor organization on young industries, including video games.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no Republicans, Robin, and Right To Repair https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/11/republicans-robin-and-right-to-repair Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39502 Today, Wil talks about the continual hypocrisy of Wisconsin Republicans regarding the State Supreme Court. Also, California has passed a right to repair bill, springing hope for farmers everywhere.

]]> Today, Wil talks about the continual hypocrisy of Wisconsin Republicans regarding the State Supreme Court. Also, California has passed a right to repair bill, springing hope for farmers everywhere.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Strikes and Speakers https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/09/strikes-and-speakers Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39398 Today, we are joined by Eric Rorholm, a Trinity Fellow at Marquette University, to talk about the continued power of the labor movement and other current issues.

Guest: Eric Rorholm]]> Today, we are joined by Eric Rorholm, a Trinity Fellow at Marquette University, to talk about the continued power of the labor movement and other current issues.

Guest: Eric Rorholm]]> false no 37:20 No no The Recombobulation Area: Moving the Goalposts https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/05/the-recombobulation-area-moving-the-goalposts Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39268 The Brewers have once again failed to pull through in post-season games. Does this impact the future of keeping the team in Milwaukee? Also, state Republicans are seeking to impeach Meagan Wolfe. Wil breaks down the situation with Dan Shafer.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> The Brewers have once again failed to pull through in post-season games. Does this impact the future of keeping the team in Milwaukee? Also, state Republicans are seeking to impeach Meagan Wolfe. Wil breaks down the situation with Dan Shafer.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no The Recombobulation Area: So Long, Kevin https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/04/the-recombobulation-area-so-long-kevin Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39206 Well, it’s official. Kevin McCarthy is now unemployed. Wil and Dan Shafer bring us up to date and provide some of Twitter’s best commentary. Wil also utilizes Dan’s Milwaukee expertise to discuss the funding of American Family Field and the future of the Brewers.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Well, it’s official. Kevin McCarthy is now unemployed. Wil and Dan Shafer bring us up to date and provide some of Twitter’s best commentary. Wil also utilizes Dan’s Milwaukee expertise to discuss the funding of American Family Field and the future of the Brewers.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no The Recombobulation Area: Ousting Van Orden https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/03/the-recombobulation-area-ousting-van-orden Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39138 Katrina Shankland has stepped up to challenge Derrick Van Orden’s seat in the House of Representatives. William Walter and Dan Shafer then go on to discuss the narrowly avoided government shutdown from this past weekend.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Katrina Shankland has stepped up to challenge Derrick Van Orden’s seat in the House of Representatives. William Walter and Dan Shafer then go on to discuss the narrowly avoided government shutdown from this past weekend.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no Recombobulation Week https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/10/02/recombobulation-week Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39082 Today begins an entire week of recombobulation with Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area! He and Wil catch up on Wisconsin headlines from basketball to brats.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Today begins an entire week of recombobulation with Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area! He and Wil catch up on Wisconsin headlines from basketball to brats.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no Age and Competence https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/29/age-and-competence Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:39016 With the passing of Diane Feinstein, Wil and Aaron talk about the effects of age in politics.

]]> With the passing of Diane Feinstein, Wil and Aaron talk about the effects of age in politics.

]]> false no 37:20 No no Office Hours: Second GOP Debate Recap https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/28/office-hours-second-gop-debate-recap Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38947 Professor Jon Shelton returns for another edition of Office Hours, discussing the aftermath of yesterday’s GOP presidential debate.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Professor Jon Shelton returns for another edition of Office Hours, discussing the aftermath of yesterday’s GOP presidential debate.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no The Recombobulation Area: Vintage Vos https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/27/the-recombobulation-area-vintage-vos Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38890 Today, we welcome Dan Shafer to discuss the Brewers success and the continued poor behavior from Robin Vos.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Today, we welcome Dan Shafer to discuss the Brewers success and the continued poor behavior from Robin Vos.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:20 No no The S-Word: Socialism https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/26/the-s-word-socialism Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38843 The term “socialism” often gets thrown around without regard for what it actually means. Wil welcomes the Electoral Strategy Organizer of Our Wisconsin Revolution, Anders Hanhan, to walk us through the economic ideology.

Guest: Anders Hanhan]]> The term “socialism” often gets thrown around without regard for what it actually means. Wil welcomes the Electoral Strategy Organizer of Our Wisconsin Revolution, Anders Hanhan, to walk us through the economic ideology.

Guest: Anders Hanhan]]> false no 37:20 No no Democracy Is A Verb https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/25/democracy-is-a-verb Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38776 After wrapping up the weekend news, Wil welcomes the executive director of Our Wisconsin Revolution, Andre Walton. Topics of discussion include the WGA strike resolution and Wisconsin’s gerrymandering.

Guest: Andre Walton]]> After wrapping up the weekend news, Wil welcomes the executive director of Our Wisconsin Revolution, Andre Walton. Topics of discussion include the WGA strike resolution and Wisconsin’s gerrymandering.

Guest: Andre Walton]]> false no 37:21 No no Most Wisconsin Headlines With Dan Shafer https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/22/most-wisconsin-headlines-with-dan-shafer Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38691 Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins us in Luke’s absence to share some great Wisconsin headlines from the last week.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins us in Luke’s absence to share some great Wisconsin headlines from the last week.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:20 No no Office Hours: Government Shutdowns https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/21/office-hours-government-shutdowns Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38638

As we stand at the precipice of a likely government shutdown, Wil and Luke welcome Professor Jon Shelton to explain the history of shutdowns and what they mean. Also, we bid Luke farewell and wish him a very happy honeymoon.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]>

As we stand at the precipice of a likely government shutdown, Wil and Luke welcome Professor Jon Shelton to explain the history of shutdowns and what they mean. Also, we bid Luke farewell and wish him a very happy honeymoon.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no Sportswashing https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/20/sportswashing Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38573 The escalating cost of keeping the Brewers in Milwaukee is mind boggling. Wil and Luke talk about the history of sports teams extorting the public.

]]> The escalating cost of keeping the Brewers in Milwaukee is mind boggling. Wil and Luke talk about the history of sports teams extorting the public.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Focusing On Public Safety With Rep. Darrin Madison https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/19/focusing-on-public-safety-with-rep-darrin-madison Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38510 After wrapping up some loose ends, Wil and Luke welcome State Representative Darrin Madison of Milwaukee to share what he’s been working on for the people of Wisconsin.

Guest: Darrin Madison]]> After wrapping up some loose ends, Wil and Luke welcome State Representative Darrin Madison of Milwaukee to share what he’s been working on for the people of Wisconsin.

Guest: Darrin Madison]]> false no 37:21 No no Introducing Nick Ramos https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/18/introducing-nick-ramos Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38443 After rounding up the weekend news, Wil and Luke welcome the new Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Nick Ramos!

Guest: Nick Ramos]]> After rounding up the weekend news, Wil and Luke welcome the new Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Nick Ramos!

Guest: Nick Ramos]]> false no 37:21 No no When is a Fill In Judge Supposed to Recuse? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/15/when-is-a-fill-in-judge-supposed-to-recuse Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38369 Wil and Luke dive into the Most Wisconsin Headlines of the week! But with Mr. Zommers gone in the Northwoods, we have to wait until next week to find out the winner for this week's contest.

]]> Wil and Luke dive into the Most Wisconsin Headlines of the week! But with Mr. Zommers gone in the Northwoods, we have to wait until next week to find out the winner for this week's contest.

]]> false no 37:20 No no Hot Labor Summer Talks UAW Strike https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/14/hot-labor-summer-talks-uaw-strike Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38284 Wil and Luke are joined by Professor Jon Shelton for Office Hours on a Thursday afternoon. The three discuss what is going on with the United Auto Workers potential strike tonight. They also discuss talk shows crossing the WGA picket line and fantasy football labor locks of the week.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Wil and Luke are joined by Professor Jon Shelton for Office Hours on a Thursday afternoon. The three discuss what is going on with the United Auto Workers potential strike tonight. They also discuss talk shows crossing the WGA picket line and fantasy football labor locks of the week.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:20 No no The Recombobulation Area: Dancing in the Moonlight https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/13/the-recombobulation-area-dancing-in-the-moonlight Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38227 After some midnight Googling, Robin Vos and other Wisconsin Republicans have decided to suddenly rush through a nonpartisan redistricting bill. Dan Shafer joins us to recombobulate and make sense of what’s going on.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> After some midnight Googling, Robin Vos and other Wisconsin Republicans have decided to suddenly rush through a nonpartisan redistricting bill. Dan Shafer joins us to recombobulate and make sense of what’s going on.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no Waukesha Is Defunding Police https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/12/waukesha-is-defunding-police Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38168 Big Bend is the eighth community in Waukesha County to decrease or eliminate their police departments. Is this a good way to work around Wisconsin’s broken shared revenue formula?

If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, never hesitate to call 988.

]]> Big Bend is the eighth community in Waukesha County to decrease or eliminate their police departments. Is this a good way to work around Wisconsin’s broken shared revenue formula?

If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, never hesitate to call 988.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Deadlock By Design https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/11/deadlock-by-design Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38095 Wisconsin legislators continue to push their “stop the steal” narrative, trying to remove multiple elected or appointed officials from their positions before they do anything, let alone anything wrong.

]]> Wisconsin legislators continue to push their “stop the steal” narrative, trying to remove multiple elected or appointed officials from their positions before they do anything, let alone anything wrong.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Ask the Bartender With Hawk Sullivan https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/08/ask-the-bartender-with-hawk-sullivan Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:38007 After a speed round of Most Wisconsin Headline, Hawk Sullivan joins us to answer any bar-related questions you may have!

Guest: Hawk Sullivan]]> After a speed round of Most Wisconsin Headline, Hawk Sullivan joins us to answer any bar-related questions you may have!

Guest: Hawk Sullivan]]> false no 37:20 No no Office Hours: The History of Labor Day https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/07/office-hours-the-history-of-labor-day Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37935 Like many holidays, we take Labor Day for granted. On today’s edition of Office Hours, Professor Jon Shelton walks us through the rich history of this important holiday. We also discuss the future of organized labor and whether or not we can overcome partisanship.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Like many holidays, we take Labor Day for granted. On today’s edition of Office Hours, Professor Jon Shelton walks us through the rich history of this important holiday. We also discuss the future of organized labor and whether or not we can overcome partisanship.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no Throwing Out 1,000,000 Votes https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/06/throwing-out-1000000-votes Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37880 Wisconsin Republican legislators have been seeking to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz before she has the chance to take any actions. While lawsuits are still pending, many of these complaints have been thrown out. What does the future hold for our state?

After that discussion, Dan Shafer transports us to the Recombobulation Area so we can break down the direction of Wisconsin childcare.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Wisconsin Republican legislators have been seeking to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz before she has the chance to take any actions. While lawsuits are still pending, many of these complaints have been thrown out. What does the future hold for our state?

After that discussion, Dan Shafer transports us to the Recombobulation Area so we can break down the direction of Wisconsin childcare.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no School AC In 2023 https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/05/school-ac-in-2023 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37810 Now that we’ve passed Labor Day (and Shrek Fest), most schools are back in session. Luke and Wil cover a myriad of back-to-school topics including Wisconsin’s lack of air conditioning in public schools.

]]> Now that we’ve passed Labor Day (and Shrek Fest), most schools are back in session. Luke and Wil cover a myriad of back-to-school topics including Wisconsin’s lack of air conditioning in public schools.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Who Let the Dogs Out? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/09/01/who-let-the-dogs-out Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37699 Competition for Most Wisconsin Headline is very tight this week, covering supper clubs, beer, trees, drinking lake water, and more!

]]> Competition for Most Wisconsin Headline is very tight this week, covering supper clubs, beer, trees, drinking lake water, and more!

]]> false no 37:20 No no Office Hours: Hot Labor Summer https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/31/office-hours-hot-labor-summer Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37638 In the wake of two major decisions by the National Labor Relations Board, professor Jon Shelton weighs in on the current state of unions and labor rights in the US.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> In the wake of two major decisions by the National Labor Relations Board, professor Jon Shelton weighs in on the current state of unions and labor rights in the US.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no The Recombobulation Area: Snowbirds https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/30/the-recombobulation-area-snowbirds Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37577 Today we welcome Dan Shafer for some recombobulation. Robin Vos wishes to attract “snowbirds” to Wisconsin for tax purposes, but do his policies make sense? Is this even what the people of Wisconsin want?

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Today we welcome Dan Shafer for some recombobulation. Robin Vos wishes to attract “snowbirds” to Wisconsin for tax purposes, but do his policies make sense? Is this even what the people of Wisconsin want?

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no The WILL Of the People https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/29/the-will-of-the-people Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37508 The American political system relies on peaceful transitions of power. At all levels, the losers of an election consent to be governed by the victors. However, as of late, Republican officials in our state seek to bypass the consequences of an election. How much should change with a new administration?

]]> The American political system relies on peaceful transitions of power. At all levels, the losers of an election consent to be governed by the victors. However, as of late, Republican officials in our state seek to bypass the consequences of an election. How much should change with a new administration?

]]> false no 37:20 No no Is Hypocrisy Baked In? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/28/is-hypocrisy-baked-in Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37427 We very often hear stories of corrupt politicians saying one thing and doing another. Is this doublespeak and hypocrisy baked into the political cake, or can we hold our representatives to a higher standard?

]]> We very often hear stories of corrupt politicians saying one thing and doing another. Is this doublespeak and hypocrisy baked into the political cake, or can we hold our representatives to a higher standard?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Fish Fryday https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/25/fish-fryday Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37339 Luke and Wil duke it out over the most Wisconsin headline of the week, covering old fashioneds, Milverine, fresh fish, and more!

]]> Luke and Wil duke it out over the most Wisconsin headline of the week, covering old fashioneds, Milverine, fresh fish, and more!

]]> false no 37:20 No no The Elephant Not In the Room https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/24/the-elephant-not-in-the-room-2 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37265 Last night, the RNC presidential debate was held in Milwaukee. We recap the event and take your calls on the results!

]]> Last night, the RNC presidential debate was held in Milwaukee. We recap the event and take your calls on the results!

]]> false no 37:21 No no What Do You Want to Hear From the Candidates https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/23/what-do-you-want-to-hear-from-the-candidates Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37191 Town Call live on location in Milwaukee! Wil and Luke dive in to what to expect from the RNC debate stage this evening. Plus, Dan Shafer gives a man on the street report live from Milwaukee!

]]> Town Call live on location in Milwaukee! Wil and Luke dive in to what to expect from the RNC debate stage this evening. Plus, Dan Shafer gives a man on the street report live from Milwaukee!

]]> false no 37:21 No no Prohibition Doesn’t Work https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/22/prohibition-doesnt-work Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37109 Today we welcome State Senator Melissa Agard to echo the wishes of a majority of Wisconsinites: Cannabis should be legalized. She and our hosts discuss the financial, social, and safety benefits we would experience.

Also, Republican legislators in our state are attempting to loosen child labor restrictions. We take your calls to see what Wisconsin thinks about this idea!

Guest: Melissa Agard]]> Today we welcome State Senator Melissa Agard to echo the wishes of a majority of Wisconsinites: Cannabis should be legalized. She and our hosts discuss the financial, social, and safety benefits we would experience.

Also, Republican legislators in our state are attempting to loosen child labor restrictions. We take your calls to see what Wisconsin thinks about this idea!

Guest: Melissa Agard]]> false no 37:21 No no Take This Job and Shove It https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/21/take-this-job-and-shove-it Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:37018 Today, Luke and Wil discuss the pros and cons of shortening the standard 40-hour work week to 32 hours.

]]> Today, Luke and Wil discuss the pros and cons of shortening the standard 40-hour work week to 32 hours.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Congratulations, Luke! https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/18/congratulations-luke Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36928 Luke is out this weekend to get married, so Wil and Aaron bring us the most Wisconsin headlines of this week.

]]> Luke is out this weekend to get married, so Wil and Aaron bring us the most Wisconsin headlines of this week.

]]> false no 37:20 No no Office Hours: Who Gets To Vote? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/17/office-hours-who-gets-to-vote Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36859 Anti-woke entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is rising in the Republican polls, and with him comes a proposal to raise the voting age to 25. Who gets to vote, and how does that relate to our other rights?

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Anti-woke entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is rising in the Republican polls, and with him comes a proposal to raise the voting age to 25. Who gets to vote, and how does that relate to our other rights?

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no A Presidential Visit https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/16/a-presidential-visit Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36810 President Biden visited Milwaukee yesterday to talk about Bidenomics and his proposed investments in American infrastructure. We take your calls on his speech.

]]> President Biden visited Milwaukee yesterday to talk about Bidenomics and his proposed investments in American infrastructure. We take your calls on his speech.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Grounds For Impeachment https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/14/grounds-for-impeachment Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36647 People like Robin Vos are threatening to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she does not recuse herself from the upcoming gerrymandering case. Is this appropriate?

]]> People like Robin Vos are threatening to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she does not recuse herself from the upcoming gerrymandering case. Is this appropriate?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Mental Plyometrics https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/11/mental-plyometrics Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36559 Wil and Luke face off in their weekly battle for the best Wisconsin headlines of the week. Topics this week include the state supreme court, state fair livestock auctions, the Brewers, and more!

]]> Wil and Luke face off in their weekly battle for the best Wisconsin headlines of the week. Topics this week include the state supreme court, state fair livestock auctions, the Brewers, and more!

]]> false no 37:20 No no Proud To Be Un-American https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/10/proud-to-be-un-american Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36492 The US Women’s team was eliminated from the World Cup, eliciting cheers from many conservative Americans. Is patriotism fully politicized in America? Should players just “shut up and dribble?”

]]> The US Women’s team was eliminated from the World Cup, eliciting cheers from many conservative Americans. Is patriotism fully politicized in America? Should players just “shut up and dribble?”

]]> false no 37:20 No no Donald Trump Doesn’t Play Nice https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/09/donald-trump-doesnt-play-nice Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36434 Is our democracy truly representative? Wil and Luke share the results of a special election in Ohio before welcoming Dan Shafer into the Recombobulation Area. Dan recaps the state of Republican presidential candidates and how Wisconsin will factor in to their success.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Is our democracy truly representative? Wil and Luke share the results of a special election in Ohio before welcoming Dan Shafer into the Recombobulation Area. Dan recaps the state of Republican presidential candidates and how Wisconsin will factor in to their success.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no Governor Evers and the Special Session https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/08/governor-evers-and-the-special-session Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36393 Governor Evers has proposed a special session to address some perceived shortfalls in our biennial budget. He looks to use our $4 billion budget surplus to fund childcare, the UW System, and other issues. What do you think we should do?

]]> Governor Evers has proposed a special session to address some perceived shortfalls in our biennial budget. He looks to use our $4 billion budget surplus to fund childcare, the UW System, and other issues. What do you think we should do?

]]> false no 37:21 No no An Island In a Sea Of Green https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/07/an-island-in-a-sea-of-green Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36333 As of last Tuesday, Wisconsin is now surrounded by states in which marijuana is legal in some form. Should weed remain illegal in our state? Are we leaving tax revenue on the table?

]]> As of last Tuesday, Wisconsin is now surrounded by states in which marijuana is legal in some form. Should weed remain illegal in our state? Are we leaving tax revenue on the table?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Wisconsin Is Still the Center Of the Universe https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/04/wisconsin-is-still-the-center-of-the-universe Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36256 This Friday, we go over the most Wisconsin headlines of the week, covering politics, health, Dan Shafer and more.

]]> This Friday, we go over the most Wisconsin headlines of the week, covering politics, health, Dan Shafer and more.

]]> false no 37:20 No no Office Hours: Averting a UW Oshkosh Funding Crisis https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/03/office-hours-averting-a-uw-oshkosh-funding-crisis Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36182 Class is in session again with Professor Jon Shelton. Today, we focus on a press release from the UW System about the consequences of Wisconsin’s new budget. Approximately 200 faculty members at UW Oshkosh will likely be losing their jobs.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Class is in session again with Professor Jon Shelton. Today, we focus on a press release from the UW System about the consequences of Wisconsin’s new budget. Approximately 200 faculty members at UW Oshkosh will likely be losing their jobs.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no Expectations For Wisconsin’s Supreme Court https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/02/expectations-for-wisconsins-supreme-court Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36130 As of yesterday, Janet Protasiewicz is Wisconsin’s newest supreme court justice. Wil and Luke ask for your opinions on the matter. Do you trust this new lineup? How do you think the court will rule on issues that plague the state?

]]> As of yesterday, Janet Protasiewicz is Wisconsin’s newest supreme court justice. Wil and Luke ask for your opinions on the matter. Do you trust this new lineup? How do you think the court will rule on issues that plague the state?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Is Reality Partisan? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/08/01/is-reality-partisan Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36086 Jama Internal Medicine has posted a new study about a correlation between partisan news sources and early deaths. Is this causation? Ultimately, can we make strong links between partisanship in the media and behavior of individuals?

]]> Jama Internal Medicine has posted a new study about a correlation between partisan news sources and early deaths. Is this causation? Ultimately, can we make strong links between partisanship in the media and behavior of individuals?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Maintaining Competition In Agriculture https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/31/maintaining-competition-in-agriculture Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:36030 Wisconsin is joining several other states to push back against huge farm conglomerates. Monopolies go against the spirit of American capitalism by maintaining an illusion of choice while destroying any small companies.

]]> Wisconsin is joining several other states to push back against huge farm conglomerates. Monopolies go against the spirit of American capitalism by maintaining an illusion of choice while destroying any small companies.

]]> false no 37:20 No no Working the Refs for Wisconsin Headlines of the Week https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/28/working-the-refs-for-wisconsin-headlines-of-the-week Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35963 Wil and Luke go back and forth with their most Wisconsin headlines of the week. Guest judge of the week Anders Hanhan joins the show and shares a few headlines of his own!

Guest: Anders Hanhan]]> Wil and Luke go back and forth with their most Wisconsin headlines of the week. Guest judge of the week Anders Hanhan joins the show and shares a few headlines of his own!

Guest: Anders Hanhan]]> false no 37:20 No no Office Hours: Solidarity For Workplace Safety https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/27/office-hours-solidarity-for-workplace-safety Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35900 Professor Jon Shelton returns for another edition of Office Hours. Today, we seek his expertise as a union president as we discuss the new contract signed between the Teamsters union and UPS.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Professor Jon Shelton returns for another edition of Office Hours. Today, we seek his expertise as a union president as we discuss the new contract signed between the Teamsters union and UPS.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no Who Will Take On Trump? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/26/who-will-take-on-trump Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35832 Do you believe that the US Supreme Court is doing a good job? Approval ratings have been on the rise according to the Marquette University Law School poll.

After that, we enter the Recombobulation Area with Dan Shafer to discuss the upcoming Republican primary debate. Will any of them turn on Donald Trump?

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> Do you believe that the US Supreme Court is doing a good job? Approval ratings have been on the rise according to the Marquette University Law School poll.

After that, we enter the Recombobulation Area with Dan Shafer to discuss the upcoming Republican primary debate. Will any of them turn on Donald Trump?

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no Consumer Confidence https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/25/consumer-confidence Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35714 Today, Wil and Luke focus on the economy. Do you feel confident in our economy? We take your calls from different walks of life to see what Wisconsinites believe.

]]> Today, Wil and Luke focus on the economy. Do you feel confident in our economy? We take your calls from different walks of life to see what Wisconsinites believe.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Mail-In Ballots: Accessible Or Fraudulent? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/24/mail-in-ballots-accessible-or-fraudulent Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35524 Wil poses a question to us all: do you have faith in mail-in voting? The Republican party has made a 180 on their stance after years of lambasting the process as rife with fraud, but what do you think?

]]> Wil poses a question to us all: do you have faith in mail-in voting? The Republican party has made a 180 on their stance after years of lambasting the process as rife with fraud, but what do you think?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Wisconsin’s Political Narrative https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/21/wisconsins-political-narrative Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35453 This Friday, Wil and Luke share a smorgasbord of Wisconsin headlines. Listen in to find out who emerged victorious!

]]> This Friday, Wil and Luke share a smorgasbord of Wisconsin headlines. Listen in to find out who emerged victorious!

]]> false no 37:21 No no Third Party Politics https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/20/third-party-politics Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35396 Bucks in 6!

The United States of America has been stuck with two political parties for essentially its whole existence. Could a third party ever be successful in our country?

]]> Bucks in 6!

The United States of America has been stuck with two political parties for essentially its whole existence. Could a third party ever be successful in our country?

]]> false no 37:16 No no Shenanigans! https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/19/shenanigans Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35358 The results are in for yesterday’s special election for the 8th Senate District. Also, Michigan has charged the 16 2020 fraudulent electors in their state. Will Wisconsin do the same? Wil is getting set to slide into Attorney General Josh Kaul’s DMs. 

Today, we unveil the new intro for The Recombobulation Area and Dan Shafer helps us unravel these election shenanigans.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> The results are in for yesterday’s special election for the 8th Senate District. Also, Michigan has charged the 16 2020 fraudulent electors in their state. Will Wisconsin do the same? Wil is getting set to slide into Attorney General Josh Kaul’s DMs. 

Today, we unveil the new intro for The Recombobulation Area and Dan Shafer helps us unravel these election shenanigans.

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:21 No no Do As I Say, Not As I Do https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/18/do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35298 Ron Johnson is as unscrupulous as always, saying whatever it takes to get the media off of his back while acting however he pleases. Wil and Luke also take your calls on the issues that are important to you, including the state of the Wisconsin dairy industry. 

Afterward, we talk about human rights abuses on the border in Texas. Why are we booby trapping children?

]]> Ron Johnson is as unscrupulous as always, saying whatever it takes to get the media off of his back while acting however he pleases. Wil and Luke also take your calls on the issues that are important to you, including the state of the Wisconsin dairy industry. 

Afterward, we talk about human rights abuses on the border in Texas. Why are we booby trapping children?

]]> false no 37:20 No no You Can’t Cry Wolfe https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/17/you-cant-cry-wolfe Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35219 Today, Wil and Luke continue the discussion about the fairness and accuracy of the Wisconsin Election Committee.

]]> Today, Wil and Luke continue the discussion about the fairness and accuracy of the Wisconsin Election Committee.

]]> false no 37:20 No no Censoring All Colors Of the Rainbow https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/13/rainbowland Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35101 The Waukesha school board has fired Melissa Tempel, a teacher who criticized the decision to ban Rainbowland. There are a few Wisconsin school districts mired in controversy as of late, and now they’re getting attention at the national level.

]]> The Waukesha school board has fired Melissa Tempel, a teacher who criticized the decision to ban Rainbowland. There are a few Wisconsin school districts mired in controversy as of late, and now they’re getting attention at the national level.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Two Sides Of the MKE Sales Tax Coin https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/12/2023-07-12-town-call Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:35017 Last night, Milwaukee approved a new 2% local sales tax to shore up low funding at the state level. Do you think this was a good move? Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area and State Rep. Ryan Clancy give us their observations and opinions. 

Guests: Dan Shafer, Ryan Clancy]]> Last night, Milwaukee approved a new 2% local sales tax to shore up low funding at the state level. Do you think this was a good move? Dan Shafer from The Recombobulation Area and State Rep. Ryan Clancy give us their observations and opinions. 

Guests: Dan Shafer, Ryan Clancy]]> false no 37:21 No no Supply and Demand https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/11/supply-and-demand Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34950 What would you do with the remaining $4 billion surplus in the Wisconsin budget? Wil and Luke take your calls on this contentious topic.

]]> What would you do with the remaining $4 billion surplus in the Wisconsin budget? Wil and Luke take your calls on this contentious topic.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Catching Luke Up On the State Budget https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/10/catching-luke-up-on-the-state-budget Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34862 Returning from a relaxing vacation, Luke has a lot of catching up to do, especially regarding the state budget. He and Wil also discuss PFAS contamination.

]]> Returning from a relaxing vacation, Luke has a lot of catching up to do, especially regarding the state budget. He and Wil also discuss PFAS contamination.

]]> false no 37:21 No no The Morality Of Line Item Vetoes https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/07/the-morality-of-line-item-vetoes Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34757 On the last day of Luke’s vacation, Wil is joined by Andre Walton, the Executive Director of Our Wisconsin Revolution. There remains a lot to unpack regarding the line item vetoes employed by Governor Evers in the new biennial budget. This practice is nothing new, but should it still be around?

Guest: Andre Walton]]> On the last day of Luke’s vacation, Wil is joined by Andre Walton, the Executive Director of Our Wisconsin Revolution. There remains a lot to unpack regarding the line item vetoes employed by Governor Evers in the new biennial budget. This practice is nothing new, but should it still be around?

Guest: Andre Walton]]> false no 37:21 No no Office Hours: The Professor Is In! https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/06/office-hours-the-professor-is-in Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34691 Today we debut a new recurring segment: Office Hours with Professor Jon Shelton. As the Vice President of Higher Education for the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin and a professor of Democracy and Justice Studies, he is an amazing resource for the community. Today, he takes your questions about student loan debt and the provisions for education in Wisconsin’s new state budget.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Today we debut a new recurring segment: Office Hours with Professor Jon Shelton. As the Vice President of Higher Education for the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin and a professor of Democracy and Justice Studies, he is an amazing resource for the community. Today, he takes your questions about student loan debt and the provisions for education in Wisconsin’s new state budget.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no Restoring Young People’s Faith in Wisconsin https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/05/restoring-young-peoples-faith-in-wisconsin Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34641 Today we are joined by Collin McNamara, a 23-year-old candidate for the 24th state senate district. He’s the perfect person to talk about youth participation in politics. He shares his insights on what drives young people to vote or run for office.

Guest: Collin McNamara]]> Today we are joined by Collin McNamara, a 23-year-old candidate for the 24th state senate district. He’s the perfect person to talk about youth participation in politics. He shares his insights on what drives young people to vote or run for office.

Guest: Collin McNamara]]> false no 37:20 No no The George Santos Of Legal Cases https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/07/03/the-george-santos-of-legal-cases Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34582 Following the 303 Creative v. Elenis decision, we find ourselves in a curious position: should hypothetical situations be considered in a court of law? Many feel we are regressing into discriminatory practices, but what do you think?

]]> Following the 303 Creative v. Elenis decision, we find ourselves in a curious position: should hypothetical situations be considered in a court of law? Many feel we are regressing into discriminatory practices, but what do you think?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Chief Justice Roberts and the terrible, horrible, no good very bad couple of days https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/30/fair-rulings-or-judicial-activism Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34520 Amidst a myriad of scandals and questionable rulings, many Americans want to know one thing: is the US Supreme Court functional? Wil and Luke take your calls today to discuss this contentious topic.

]]> Amidst a myriad of scandals and questionable rulings, many Americans want to know one thing: is the US Supreme Court functional? Wil and Luke take your calls today to discuss this contentious topic.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Who’s Going to School? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/29/whos-going-to-school Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34472 Wil & Luke dive into a new proposal circulating in the Wisconsin Legislature about mandating admission to the University of Wisconsin System for the top 5% of all graduating Wisconsin students and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.

]]> Wil & Luke dive into a new proposal circulating in the Wisconsin Legislature about mandating admission to the University of Wisconsin System for the top 5% of all graduating Wisconsin students and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Bidenomics and Broadband https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/28/bidenomics-and-broadband Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34400 Today we break down the new plan to fund high-speed internet access across the nation. Wisconsin looks to receive $1.1 billion to improve broadband access. What do you think? Has the internet become so vital to our way of life that it should be a public utility?

]]> Today we break down the new plan to fund high-speed internet access across the nation. Wisconsin looks to receive $1.1 billion to improve broadband access. What do you think? Has the internet become so vital to our way of life that it should be a public utility?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Defending Democracy With Matt Rothschild https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/27/defending-democracy-with-matt-rothschild Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34351 Matt Rothschild, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, brings us his expertise on state politics during his last week before retirement. He's not slacking off in his last few days, tackling the state and federal supreme courts, the Wisconsin Elections Committee, and other topics.

Guest: Matt Rothschild]]> Matt Rothschild, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, brings us his expertise on state politics during his last week before retirement. He's not slacking off in his last few days, tackling the state and federal supreme courts, the Wisconsin Elections Committee, and other topics.

Guest: Matt Rothschild]]> false no 37:21 No no Don’t Let Legislators Tune You Out https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/26/dont-let-legislators-tune-you-out Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34253 After we catch up on Friday's Most Wisconsin Headline of the Week, State Senator Chris Larson steps in to continue the discussion about the state budget.

Guest: Chris Larson]]> After we catch up on Friday's Most Wisconsin Headline of the Week, State Senator Chris Larson steps in to continue the discussion about the state budget.

Guest: Chris Larson]]> false no 37:21 No no How To Draw People To Wisconsin https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/23/how-to-draw-people-to-wisconsin Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34198 The new Republican plan to spend half of our $7 Billion surplus has become public, and as we expected, it heavily favors the wealthy. We take your calls on what you think we should use this money for, from tax cuts to childcare, with a focus on programs that might entice people to move to our state.

]]> The new Republican plan to spend half of our $7 Billion surplus has become public, and as we expected, it heavily favors the wealthy. We take your calls on what you think we should use this money for, from tax cuts to childcare, with a focus on programs that might entice people to move to our state.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Creating a Safe Space For Trans People https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/22/creating-a-safe-space-for-trans-people Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34148 Dane County Board Supervisor and all-around awesome person Analiese Eicher is our special guest today! The discussion today revolves around a new resolution to make Dane County a sanctuary for trans and other LGBTQ+ individuals. This came about simultaneously with the Joint Finance Committee's resolution to exclude gender-affirming care from Badgercare.

Guest: Analiese Eicher]]> Dane County Board Supervisor and all-around awesome person Analiese Eicher is our special guest today! The discussion today revolves around a new resolution to make Dane County a sanctuary for trans and other LGBTQ+ individuals. This came about simultaneously with the Joint Finance Committee's resolution to exclude gender-affirming care from Badgercare.

Guest: Analiese Eicher]]> false no 37:21 No no Incompatible, Not Uninhabitable https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/21/incompatible-not-uninhabitable Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:34060 Todd Allbaugh joins Aaron and Luke to talk about noise pollution caused by F-35 fighter jets in Madison. What impact do these jets have on our communities, and how can we be informed about these potentially hazardous noise levels?

Guest: Todd Allbaugh]]> Todd Allbaugh joins Aaron and Luke to talk about noise pollution caused by F-35 fighter jets in Madison. What impact do these jets have on our communities, and how can we be informed about these potentially hazardous noise levels?

Guest: Todd Allbaugh]]> false no 37:21 No no Funding Wisconsin Childcare https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/20/were-in-the-area-again Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33976 In Wil's absence, Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins Luke to take your calls on childcare in our state. The new budget from the Joint Finance Committee will end the Childcare Counts program, and we want to hear what you think!

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> In Wil's absence, Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins Luke to take your calls on childcare in our state. The new budget from the Joint Finance Committee will end the Childcare Counts program, and we want to hear what you think!

Guest: Dan Shafer]]> false no 37:20 No no Cotton Candy Lemonade vs. Sweet Potato Latte https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/16/cotton-candy-lemonade-vs-sweet-potato-latte Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33872 Luke and Wil share their Most Wisconsin Headlines of the Week, spanning from Sporkies and Drinkies to fishing competitions.

]]> Luke and Wil share their Most Wisconsin Headlines of the Week, spanning from Sporkies and Drinkies to fishing competitions.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Meagan Wolfe and Election Integrity https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/15/meagan-wolfe-and-election-integrity Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33827 Today, Wil and Luke ask what you think about election integrity on both the state and national level. Meagan Wolfe, Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, nears the end of her term. Should she be reappointed to another term?

]]> Today, Wil and Luke ask what you think about election integrity on both the state and national level. Meagan Wolfe, Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, nears the end of her term. Should she be reappointed to another term?

]]> false no 37:20 No no Balancing the State Budget https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/14/balancing-the-state-budget Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33779 If you were a state legislator, how would you write the budget? Luke and Wil take your calls on what you believe our state should be prioritizing.

]]> If you were a state legislator, how would you write the budget? Luke and Wil take your calls on what you believe our state should be prioritizing.

]]> false no 37:21 No no Another One Rides The Bus https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/13/another-one-rides-the-bus Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33728 Today public transportation is the topic of discussion. Todd Allbaugh joins us to provide an inside perspective on how Wisconsinites have been deprived of light railways.

Guest: Todd Allbaugh]]> Today public transportation is the topic of discussion. Todd Allbaugh joins us to provide an inside perspective on how Wisconsinites have been deprived of light railways.

Guest: Todd Allbaugh]]> false no 37:21 No no Busting Education Myths https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/12/busting-education-myths Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33675 Today, we are joined by Jon Shelton to speak on myths about education. Jon Shelton is a professor of democracy and justice studies at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, and he is Vice President of Higher Education for AFT-Wisconsin. He is the author of The Education Myth: How Human Capital Trumped Social Democracy.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> Today, we are joined by Jon Shelton to speak on myths about education. Jon Shelton is a professor of democracy and justice studies at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, and he is Vice President of Higher Education for AFT-Wisconsin. He is the author of The Education Myth: How Human Capital Trumped Social Democracy.

Guest: Jon Shelton]]> false no 37:21 No no News of the Decade: Trump’s Indictment https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/09/news-of-the-decade-trumps-indictment Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33618 Donald Trump has been federally indicted. The charges have yet to be unsealed, but there is still a lot to talk about. What effect do you think this will have on his campaign?

]]> Donald Trump has been federally indicted. The charges have yet to be unsealed, but there is still a lot to talk about. What effect do you think this will have on his campaign?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Democracy or Republic? https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/08/democracy-or-republic Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33539 Today, we pose the question: Who should make policy decisions? Should the people be trusted with every decision regardless of expertise, or should we rely on our elected representatives?

]]> Today, we pose the question: Who should make policy decisions? Should the people be trusted with every decision regardless of expertise, or should we rely on our elected representatives?

]]> false no 37:21 No no Free Speech In Public Schools https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/07/free-speech-in-public-schools Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33473 Today, our hosts invite your calls on the proposed limitations of free speech in school. Where is the line? Can we prohibit schools and/or students from talking about sexuality, gender, politics, race, and "safe spaces?"

]]> Today, our hosts invite your calls on the proposed limitations of free speech in school. Where is the line? Can we prohibit schools and/or students from talking about sexuality, gender, politics, race, and "safe spaces?"

]]> false no 37:21 No no The public library plight https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/06/public-library-plight Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33649 We discuss challenges faced by public libraries in today's polarized environment.

]]> We discuss challenges faced by public libraries in today's polarized environment.

]]> false no 37:21 No no The First Call https://civicmedia.us/shows/town-call/2023/06/05/the-first-call Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:33459 Will and Luke kick off with the first Town Call episode.

]]> Will and Luke kick off with the first Town Call episode.

]]> false no 37:17 No no