In the second hour, we welcome Wisconsin Bug Guy PJ Liesch to the show to talk about watching out for ticks this summer and why it’s not just about being in the woods. For Audio Sorbet, we want to know; do you balance your checkbook? Do you know how to write a check?! Producer Calvin […]

Guest: PJ Liesch

Jun 23, 2025

41:56

State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-33) was on WISN Upfront discussing security at the State Capitol in the wake of the recent tragedy in Minnesota and he had some interesting words on “gun control” and which voices matter most in the “house of the people”. Next, they say that history is written by the winners, so […]

Guest: Chali Pittman

Jun 23, 2025

41:19

Welcome back to the another weekend edition of our curated best of for Matenaer On Air! Enjoy these selections from this past week and make sure to catch us live during the week! On today’s show, Retire Army Major General Randy Manner returns to talk about the parade which took place this past weekend and what […]

Jun 21, 2025

44:02

It’s Friday, so its time to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media’s Political Editor Dan Shafer! We’re talking about the effects of the Wisconsin budget impasse and for Audio Sorbet, Dan shares a hot take on a Milwaukee tradition. And to wrap up the week, we have a very special This Shouldn’t Be A Thing […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Jun 20, 2025

42:30

We made it, the weekend starts here. We all know the phrase “go with your gut”, which is fine in certain situations, but when it comes to immigration policy, maybe a plan is better. That’s definitely the case with those seeking visas to work in vacation towns this summer. Have you heard the news? Gas […]

Guest: Corinne Hendrickson

Jun 20, 2025

41:53

Juneteenth is here and there are some wonderful events happening in Milwaukee and one of them is in concert with Summerfest, which kicks off today! Summer is here and it is HOT, so to go over the forecast with us is Weather and Wine with Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot. And like we do every […]

Jun 19, 2025

41:37

Assembly Speaker and guy whose name is also a verb, Robin Vos has decided it would be a good idea to cut $87 million from the UW budget, because there isn’t enough diversity and inclusion (our words, not his). The Bill for Billionaires seeks to make a cut to the 988 Helpline that helps LGBTQIA+ […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Jun 19, 2025

41:23

‘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