John & Gordy In The Morning

We kick off the best of JAG with some not-so-lighthearted banter! Steve Cochran joins the show from Chicago, shedding light on the city’s gritty reality amid ice raids. In fact, one of Steve’s past coworkers got kicked to the ground! Amy Horak from David J. Frank joins the show in the second segment to talk […]

Guests: Amy Horak, Steve Cochran, Tim Slekar

Sat Oct 18, 2025

44:02

Get ready for a whirlwind Friday morning as we dive into Wisconsin’s food benefit freeze and school funding cuts, courtesy of a looming government shutdown. Savannah Tomei-Olsen reports a 14% rise in hunger while Madison schools brace for a $12 million funding gap. RFK Jr. stirs controversy with claims against public health and doctors, sparking […]

Guests: Rokker, Savanna Tomei-Olson

Fri Oct 17, 2025

43:11

Dive into a whirlwind discussion as John and Gordy tackle the brewing political storm just before the No Kings protest, labeled by some as ‘Hate America’ rallies. The duo critiques incendiary rhetoric and the looming threat of political retribution. They also spotlight the bizarre case of an illegal immigrant Illinois cop and dissect the controversial […]

Guest: Ben Jarboe

Fri Oct 17, 2025

43:23

As the world teeters on chaos, John and Gordy tackle weighty issues with a dash of humor. The CIA’s meddling in Venezuela and Trump’s Middle East maneuvers paint a grim global picture. Meanwhile, Portland protesters combat political lies with inflatable costumes, embodying a whimsical resistance. At home, the Supreme Court is poised to potentially dismantle […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Thu Oct 16, 2025

44:05

John and Gordy dive into the quirks of the Madison Night Market, complete with Halloween costumes and a science fair. They reminisce about epic Halloween parties on State Street and the chaos that ensued. A spirited debate unfolds on banning cell phones in schools, with Dr. Tim Slekar from Busted Pencils advocating for less screen […]

Guest: Dr. Tim Slekar

Thu Oct 16, 2025

43:46

John and Gordy dive into the chaos of modern America, spotlighting AI’s role in wiping out entry-level jobs and undermining education. They lambast billionaires like Zuckerberg for prioritizing profit over public interest, highlighting the need for a classic liberal arts education to foster creativity and adaptability. Meanwhile, they mock the ridiculousness of conservative think tanks […]

Guest: Mike McCabe

Wed Oct 15, 2025

44:09

On a dreary Wednesday morning, John and Gordy dive into a hodgepodge of topics from weather woes to sports heartbreaks. They lament the Brewers’ loss to the Dodgers and touch on the high costs of team salaries. Amidst playful banter about faulty radar-equipped space cars and coffee obsessions, they weave in local news, including controversies […]

Wed Oct 15, 2025

44:09

Buckle up as we dive into the chaos of modern politics, where tariffs on imports make kitchen renovations a nightmare and the debate over cannabis laws rages on. The episode takes a wild turn as we unpack the convoluted narrative around Antifa, with Republicans branding anti-fascists as the true fascists. A fiery discussion on border […]

Guests: Amy Horak, Jesse Christianson

Tue Oct 14, 2025

43:59

Chaos reigns from parking ramp fears to global politics, as John and Gordy dive into the mess. They critique the crumbling infrastructure in Madison, worrying over parking ramp collapses, and then pivot to the global scene, lambasting Trump’s blunders in Israel. The guys discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with John criticizing U.S. foreign policy. […]

Guest: Lisa Bernard

Tue Oct 14, 2025

44:10

Dive into a whirlpool of fiery debates and unexpected alliances as John and Gordy tackle the political landscape. They dissect the Republicans’ refusal to negotiate on ACA subsidies, exposing misconceptions about the ACA’s failures. A wild shift to Project 2025 unveils an audacious attempt to categorize transgender ideology as terrorism. The myth of Antifa is […]

Guest: Steve Cochran

Mon Oct 13, 2025

43:35