Matenaer on Air

In the second hour, we speak with Mark Sommerhauser from The Wisconsin Policy Forum. He is the Communications Director and a Policy Researcher for the non-partisan organization and they released their Top Five Findings of 2025. This article covers some of the most important reports they released in the last year, including one that will […]

Guest: Mark Sommerhauser

Wed Jan 7, 2026

42:14

A small town in Wisconsin is finally about to access something they’ve been missing for over five years. Then, freezing of child care funding for states around the country have knock on affects for the state as we wait for more information from the federal government. Next, it’s a short work year for the Wisconsin […]

Wed Jan 7, 2026

41:50

For the second hour, we welcome Dr. Connie Siskowski, the Founder and President of The Association of Caregiving Youth. She discusses the mission of the organization and the problems kids face when they are the chief caregiver for an adult. Then we speak to you, the listeners about your experiences in the tech school world […]

Guest: Connie Siskowski

Tue Jan 6, 2026

42:29

It is the 5th anniversary of the attacks on the US Capitol. With the president, along with some lawmakers (who were initially targeted) attempting to rewrite history, NPR is protecting that story and we also discuss a simple plaque that remains hidden. Next, we discuss a Wisconsin Watch which breaks down the history, both legacy […]

Guest: Miranda Dunlap

Tue Jan 6, 2026

42:00

In the second hour, we’re talking about Transformation January! We’ll be discussion how to make changes in our lives. We welcome our guest John Englund from the Menomonie East And South YMCA to talk about how to start your journey and what to look out for, as well. Then we hear from you about your […]

Guest: John Englund

Mon Jan 5, 2026

42:42

It’s a new year, and we here at the show welcome you to it! Everything kicks off with an announcement from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. We stay in the state and discuss how their child care scandal isn’t a new story, but it’s spotlight has ramifications on Wisconsin’s child care funding and public perception. Then […]

Guest: Melissa Kaye

Mon Jan 5, 2026

42:08

In the second hour, we welcome Civic Media’s Genie Of Just About Everything back to the show! We’re talking about hunger in Wisconsin and what is causing it. We also touch on the need for leadership in the halls of power and investment in our communities to combat food insecurity. We also hear from a […]

Tue Dec 30, 2025

42:52

In this, the last live show of the year, we take a look at a story in The New York Times regarding outgoing Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, which we use to take a wide look at when someone isn’t “MAGA enough” and what we as concerned friends and family should do with faced with those […]

Guest: Zak Kallenborn

Tue Dec 30, 2025

42:01

In the second hour, we welcome Abigail Swetz back to the show. She is the Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin and we talk about the proposed rules announced last week from The Department of Health and Human Services which target Trans kids and threaten our healthcare providers. We talk about how pseudoscience and fear is […]

Guest: Abigail Swetz

Mon Dec 29, 2025

42:04

Dive into Wisconsin’s political landscape as we recount four significant instances of bipartisan cooperation in 2025. From the contentious biennium budget to breast cancer screenings, watch how Democrats and Republicans worked together despite challenges. We discuss the 2026 elections that could flip the legislative power dynamic and why Democrats say it will be different. Plus, […]

Mon Dec 29, 2025

42:01