Matenaer on Air

In the past few weeks there have been reports and video of President Trump falling asleep during meetings and press conferences. We take a step back and look at double standards in the media coverage, as well as when it’s time to hang it up and retire. And there is some hub bub, some chatter, […]

Wed Dec 3, 2025

41:07

In the wake of federal legislation which has clamped down on hemp, hemp usage and dispensaries (with attempts from the state, too), a bipartisan group of lawmakers are looking to protect those owners, employees and customers, though with new hoops added. Next, as the topic of data centers becomes more prevalent, so does the opposition […]

Wed Dec 3, 2025

41:35

The second hour opens with a look at all the best pardons from the Trump Administration including a former South American President who was let out after a tiny dustup with some white dust. We also discuss Civic Media’s participation in Giving Tuesday and you can click here to find out more. Then, it’s time […]

Guest: Teri Barr

Tue Dec 2, 2025

42:01

There is no doubt that AI is growing and we are becoming more and more reliant, but two counties in Wisconsin are using it for official business and we talk about the implications and how this can affect the experience for the citizen. Next, Civic Media’s own Pat Krietlow is back and former WI Lieutenant […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Tue Dec 2, 2025

41:31

In our second hour, Mika Dahiya, Head of Civilian Investigations and Support and a founding member of zeroShadow, a leading cryptocurrency and Web3 incident response firm. She is here to talk about the many scams which affect folks of all ages. For Audio Sorbet, we’re keeping it simple and light, catching up from the weekend […]

Guest: Mika Dahiya

Mon Dec 1, 2025

40:58

Do you have your REAL ID? Earlier in the year, we spoke about the deadline to obtain one and it seems in 2026 a new process is coming and it will not be convenient. Then, as states grapple with budgets and what they can afford, one popular medication could possibly become far more expensive. Next, […]

Guest: Charles Franklin

Mon Dec 1, 2025

40:47

The holiday weekend is here and we hope you’re enjoying family, friends and leftovers! We have a fantastic collection of our favorite moments from this week! we welcome Dr. Gabriel Velez, who is an associate professor and developmental psychologist at Marquette University and we’re discussing how technology is not only affecting our teens, but adults. We also […]

Sat Nov 29, 2025

44:02

In the second hour of the show, we welcome Lisa Schiller from The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin to talk to us about the 12 Scams of Christmas and how you can be on the lookout! Then, Teri Barr aka Civic Media’s Genie of Just About Everything is here to talk about the good ol’ […]

Fri Nov 28, 2025

43:48

Good morning and welcome to our Black Friday episode! Fully pre-recorded, but all new and with amazing guests, including Shawn Phetteplace and Corrine Hendrickson from Mainstreet Alliance and they are joining us to talk about how small businesses are being hit hard by the tariffs and what we can do to help, not just on […]

Guests: Corrine Hendrickson, Shawn Phetteplace

Fri Nov 28, 2025

43:47

Jane and Greg, along with Pat Kreitlow dive into a lighthearted Thanksgiving show, covering everything from Packers football to snow forecasts across Wisconsin. They discuss the importance of safe driving in snowy conditions and the value of infrastructure investments like Highway 29. The conversation shifts to debates over road expansions versus mass transit funding, sparking […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Thu Nov 27, 2025

41:03