Matenaer on Air

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

Today, it’s all about Thanksgiving with Jane Matenaer, Greg Bach, and Pat Kreitlow. They discuss the joys and challenges of holiday prep, including cooking tips like sous-vide turkey, and the importance of kindness in customer service. Weather alerts hint at a snowy weekend for Wisconsinites, urging caution for travelers. The show takes a humorous turn […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Thu Nov 27, 2025

42:13

In hour two, 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 talk about how adults can meet kids half way in order to understand the struggles of our young people in a […]

Guest: Gabriel Velez

Wed Nov 26, 2025

41:35

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, well we must be talking about Foxconn, because they are back in the news with the announcement of new tax breaks for the company who promised so much, back in the day. Next, lawmakers are making it clear that whether its making America great or healthy […]

Guest: Liz Pancotti

Wed Nov 26, 2025

41:44

In the second hour, our friend and Civic Media’s very own Dr. Kristin Lyerly is here to talk about a new piece of legislation from a Wisconsin State Representative and her crusade for “Clean Water”. For Audio Sorbet, we want to know: What is the most Midwestern thing about you and if you don’t want […]

Tue Nov 25, 2025

41:05

The economic future for small businesses around the country are not looking great and though we don’t want to speak bleak, but we want to remind you that if you’re going to be shopping for the holidays, please shop local, it makes a difference. And when it comes to flu shots and other vaccinations, Wisconsin […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Tue Nov 25, 2025

43:12

Zeke Faux is an investigative reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg News. He is the author of “Number Go Up” and joins us to talk about Cryptocurrency, its history and how its place in The US Government should noticed. Then for Audio Sorbet, we celebrate the life and work of Jimmy Cliff, who passed away […]

Guest: Zeke Faux

Mon Nov 24, 2025

41:29

If you enjoy all the wonderment of the Wisconsin’s beautiful outdoors, we have some bad news and yeah, it’s about money, because our lawmakers don’t really think about investing. Then, the bringer of transparency and greatness that is DOGE, is gone…and at what cost? Next, Brenda Cárdenas is the 11th Poet Laureate for Wisconsin and […]

Guest: Brenda Cardenas

Mon Nov 24, 2025

41:48

We know you’re busy, so we’ve curated a bite size (a fun size, if you will) version of the show with our favorite moments from the week that was. Bryan Walsh is the Senior Editorial Director for Vox and he joins just to talk about why were are so attracted to bad news and with his Good News Newsletter, […]

Sat Nov 22, 2025

44:02

In the second hour, we continue a discussion from earlier this week regarding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and his unstoppable mission to keep anything of worth from happening in Wisconsin, especially if you’re a woman. Next, ding dong, the gambling bill is dead and those against it are surprising. On today’s Audio Sorbet, we’re celebrating […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Nov 21, 2025

40:02