Daybreak w/ Brian and Jamie

What do you look for in a candidate? Their policies or rather their character? We are joined by Civic Media reporter Melissa Kaye to discuss a proposed data center in Wisconsin Rapids.

Melissa Kaye

Today’s headlines include a dating app for… anti-vaxxers? After Swipe or Stay we talk about changes to voting, as the Trump administration is moving to restrict voting by mail.

Have your property tax assessments caught your attention? We give you a quick civics lesson to clear up what it means.

Parker Olsen

Severe Studios meteorologist Mace Michaels joins to give us an idea of what severe weather Wisconsin is facing this week.

After the headlines we play games of both Swipe or Stay and Fact or Fiction. Later we’re joined by Civic Media reporter James Kelly to discuss the president’s visit to the Chippewa Valley.

James Kelly

The Trump administration has announced millions in funding for a Wisconsin coal mine. Meanwhile the Forest Service is looking to close locations to save money… not much money though.

James Kelly

Lena Motolla, the owner of Lena’s Northern Pines Resort , tells us about the effect high gas prices have on Northwoods tourism.

We kick off the hour with headlines, including a little preview of the president’s visit to Wisconsin today. Also in Wisconsin news, a PFAS lawsuit has been settled.

Want to adopt a cow? Now you can ! June has become a political month as Republican governors make alternatives to Pride month.

Civic Media reporter James Kelly joins us from the Chippewa Valley, where a new treatment center is opening. Later we talk to Ruth Schmidt, executive director of Wisconsin Early Childhood Association.

James KellyRSRuth Schmidt

We play a game to help us get to know the Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates for governor. If you play the lottery and win, the winner wagon may be heading your way.

We let you know about some of the great state parks you could go to this weekend for free.

Older generations miss out on government benefits, to check what benefits you could get go to benefitscheckup.org or call the National Council on Aging helpline at 1-800-794-6559.

Melissa Kaye

After headlines from pop culture and the news we learn about two streamers who have been barred from entering the UK for their scheduled speaking appearances.

New Jersey is now suing an ICE facility to inspect it after the private facility has had complaints on the conditions.

Melissa Kaye

That surplus bill that got killed by the Wisconsin Senate? Governor Tony Evers and Speaker Robin Vos want to revisit the bill.

Passing on healthcare because of the cost has become a more common thing as premiums rise. We also talk about the day’s headlines, coming from the news and pop culture worlds.

It’s Pride Month so we ask how safe the state is for the LGBTQ+ community. Meanwhile both political parties think that Iowa is the key to getting control of Congress.

State budgets are getting hit by administrative expenses in order to take care of new Medicaid work requirements.

Affordable housing is in the news as Wisconsin is getting a little hope thanks to a private affordable housing project.

The weather may be the next major issue facing farmers as “flash droughts” approach on the horizon. Meanwhile a curfew has been put in place in New Jersey after protests at an ICE facility.

Are apprenticeships the answer to addressing the teacher shortage in Wisconsin? We also discuss the pain of dealing with drug addiction.

Rusty Schultz, executive vice president of operations at Platform Communications and formerly a Wisconsin Republican strategist, joins to dissect Tom Tiffany’s campaign messaging.

The CBS news program “60 Minutes” has seen another change. Inflation appears to be getting worse. Meanwhile Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein are the target of a public art display.