‘Utah Senator Mike Lee came under fire for some very vitriolic tweets regarding the tragedy in Minnesota this past weekend. Well after a couple of Senators confronted him, he has removed, but not apologized. We then get into a discussion about the detaining of more elected officials and ask why is it OK for ICE […]

Jun 18, 2025

41:21

Yessenia Ruano is a teacher’s aid at MPS, she is the mother of two 10 year old daughters and she is now self-deporting to keep from being arrested by ICE. Yessenia’s story shows a need to understand the nuance when it comes to immigration. Then Dr. Kristin Lylerly joins the show to talk about the […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Jun 18, 2025

40:15

In the second hour, Retire Army Major General Randy Manner returns to the show to talk about the parade which took place this past weekend and what it means for our troops and their jobs. He also gives his thoughts on the military being deployed to assist ICE. For Audio Sorbet, we expand on our […]

Guest: Randy Manner

Jun 17, 2025

41:09

The tragedy that happened in Minnesota this past week has brought all manner of response from all manner of people, but Wisconsin’s very own Derrick Van Orden was of two minds: one measured and respectful, the other; well very on brand for DVO. Also, Sen. Tina Smith from Minnesota confronted Sen. Mike Lee for his […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Jun 17, 2025

41:28

In the second hour, Dan Shafer is Civic Media’s Political Editor, as well as the Founder of The Recombobulation Area and he went to the Wisconsin Dem’s Convention this weekend. Dan talks about their newly elected Party Chair and an interview with Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, who was the keynote speaker at the event. We […]

Jun 16, 2025

42:10

As you may already know, in Minnesota a man allegedly shot and killed two, injured two more and has been arrested after a state-wide manhunt. Two of the victims were sitting elected officials in the Minnesota State House. In the past few days, information has come to light regarding the gunman and dispelling mis/disinformation spewed […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Jun 16, 2025

41:42

The weekend is here, so we have a curated best of episode with our favorite interviews and moments from this past week! Brad Sturmer is the Principal for Windskill Elementary School in Lancaster and he joins the show to talk about the phenomenal work they’re doing to increase math and literacy skills. For our Audio Sorbet, we celebrate […]

Jun 14, 2025

44:02

The second hour kicks off in a very spicy manner as we welcome Civic Media’s Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer. Recently he published an opinion piece regarding a third term for Governor Tony Evers. There’s some controversy around the article and Dan is here to expand on the topic, as […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Jun 13, 2025

41:25

It’s Friday, and the weekend, starts here. So the message must have gotten to The White House, because according to The Felon President, realizes that immigrants are an important part of this country and economy. And it looks like the legacy of DOGE is already being written, with help from one of their own. Then, […]

Jun 13, 2025

41:43

We lost Brian Wilson yesterday at the age of 82 and we talk about our memories of The Beach Boys and his legacy, still felt today. Next it’s time for Weather and Wine with Civic Media’s multi award winning meteorologist Brittney Merlot. On top of the forecast for this weekend, Brittney warns us about algae […]

Guests: Brittney Merlot, Jr Radcliffe

Jun 12, 2025

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