Daybreak w/ Brian and Jamie

While businesses may soon be getting tariff refunds, consumers are still out of luck. How are you making it through these difficult times?  Links relevant to the hour: Learn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

Tue May 12, 2026

43:23

Governor Evers has struck a $1.8 billion deal with Republican legislators to increase school funding and lower property taxes. That sounds great, but this deal is not without its detractors. Brian breaks it down and briefs us on the rest of the headlines.  Links relevant to the hour: Learn more about the Civic Media Network […]

Tue May 12, 2026

43:26

From assassination attempts to the Trump administration’s vanity projects, very few Americans are taking anything at face value. Brian walks us through some of the most stark recent examples.  Links relevant to the hour: Learn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on […]

Tue May 12, 2026

43:28

Headlines take us around the country, including a focus on some Wisconsin news in the governor race. We discuss religion in American politics and government before we chat with Trevor Jung about the Affordable Wisconsin Agenda. Also, WKRP is now reality! Links relevant to the hour: Learn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! […]

Guest: Trevor Jung

Mon May 11, 2026

43:48

After today’s headlines and pop culture stories we talk to personal injury lawyer Chris MacGillis about workplace safety. We close the hour discussing gas prices and how they affect our commutes. Links relevant to the hour: Learn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic […]

Guest: Chris MacGillis

Mon May 11, 2026

43:35

It’s illegal to pose as a doctor, but is that true even for an AI chatbot? We ask this and whether or not homework is actually worth having. Meanwhile in Wisconsin a giant African stork is confusing birders. Links relevant to the hour: Learn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show […]

Mon May 11, 2026

43:24

Today’s headlines take us around the nation. Meanwhile Wisconsin news is about whether or not out-of-staters should be able to collect signatures for candidates. Later, Director of Administration Samantha Harding from Horse Sense joins to tell us about their “Where We Grow Next” campaign.  Links relevant to the hour: Learn more about the Civic Media […]

Guest: Samantha Harding

Fri May 8, 2026

43:26

UW Health infectious disease doctor Jim Conway joins us to talk about the dangerous hantavirus that has left a cruise ship stranded. Then Maddie Schaffer tells us about Governor Tony Evers’ trip to Cable, Wisconsin. All that plus Swipe or Stay, headlines and a cyberattack that has colleges in trouble. Links relevant to the hour: […]

Guests: Dr. Jim Conway, Maddie Schaffer

Fri May 8, 2026

43:31

Mothers Day is nearing so we discuss how to plan for your mom. Getting into Wisconsin news we talk about the rejection of some Madison absentee ballots that are part of a lawsuit, later we talk about adopting Ridglan Farms beagles. Also, what age should be the cap for lawmakers? Links relevant to the hour: […]

Fri May 8, 2026

43:23

Headlines reveal what’s going on in the war against Iran. A judge has ruled the Justice Department can keep the Fulton County 2020 ballots. We talk with candidate for governor, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, about his Badger Basics plan. Later we ask what the US Navy is doing with dolphins. Links relevant to the […]

Guest: David Crowley

Thu May 7, 2026

43:41