This episode dives into the topsy-turvy world of politics, where labels like ‘conservative’ and ‘progressive’ don’t fit anymore. Elon Musk and Bill Proxmire’s contrasting legacies highlight the clash between chaos and governance. The hosts also dissect RFK Jr.’s controversial moves to suspend milk quality testing amidst FDA budget cuts, sparking food safety concerns. The show […]

Guest: Mike McCabe

Apr 23, 2025

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Gordy’s out sick, leaving John and producer Sam to steer the ship through a whirlwind of tech woes, hilarious personal anecdotes, and heated discussions. The duo critiques the outdated practices of radio and the struggles of modern tech like Google Docs and Apple’s data policies. They rant about the absurdities of corporate greed and the […]

Apr 23, 2025

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John and Gordy tackle the chaotic world of current events, starting with the controversial deportation of two German teens from Hawaii for lack of hotel bookings, sparking tourism concerns. The conversation shifts to the Supreme Court’s mixed decisions, including a surprising defense of Obamacare and a troubling stance on gun rights for youths. The show […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Apr 22, 2025

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Broadcasting chaos ensues as John and Gordy juggle puppet shows, weather roulette, and fire alarms. They reminisce about Earth Day’s origins, ponder America’s obsession with jelly beans, and debate the best Girl Scout cookies—revealing a soft spot for trefoils. As hilarity unfolds, a sinister plot thickens: Elon Musk’s AI is allegedly spying on federal employees, […]

Apr 22, 2025

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In hour two, we begin with a review of the president’s Easter message, put out on social media. In this heartfelt, tear-inducing release, he (briefly) mentions the happy meaning of Easter, using the rest of it to complain about the influx of America-haters, gang members, criminals, and others into the country. We learn about more […]

Guest: Paul Soglin

Apr 21, 2025

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John and Gordy begin the week with the big news from overnight – Pope Francis has died. Now for the next week the news cycle will be all Pope, all the time. The guys also reflect on Easter over the weekend, and John’s ongoing war against the rabbits in his yard. Gordy also delves into […]

Apr 21, 2025

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We kick off hour two with our weekly check in with WMDX News Bureau Chief, Savanna Tomei-Olson, with a recap of the firing of Madison’s city clerk, and rising prices of eggs and chocolate as we head into Easter. The guys then dive into more short stories, each of which meets their rapid end in […]

Guests: Rökker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

Apr 18, 2025

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Its Friday! John recounts a drag race he witnessed this morning on campus drive while heading to the station. We get an update on the development of John’s pristine (brown) lawn, and Gordy takes the reins for today’s National Day Calendar. After an abridged version of Today in History with Sam, we dive into Idiocracy, […]

Apr 18, 2025

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Its a busy hour two! We’ve got more talk of Harvard, now standing up to the Trump administration to kick things off. In a break from politics, we get the inside on the outside, weather we like it or not, with Brittney Merlot, and chat with some callers before the bottom of the hour. Later, […]

Guests: Cara Ogburn, Judy Davidoff

Apr 17, 2025

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We begin the show today talking lawns, as John tells of his perpetually dying grass – and the plan to fix it (hint, he decided not to steal his neighbor’s lawn). We check out the National Day Calendar while ridiculing High Five Day, before jumping into Today in History with our producer Sam. Later, we […]

Guest: Tim Slekar

Apr 17, 2025

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