Matenaer on Air

In the Congress, a vote is being taken up to extend subsidies for those who use the ACA for their health insurance . Subsidies which expired last year and a bill on which the House Speaker does not t…

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 the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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 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’…

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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 a…

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 Demo…

.Happy holidays and all the good wishes for you and your family!! We’re off today, so we have a specially curated, best of highlighting the road to retirement for our very own Jane Matenaer!! We’ll t…

Happy holidays and all the good wishes for you and your family!! We’re off today, so we have a specially curated, best of highlighting the road to retirement for our very own Jane Matenaer!! We’ll ta…

In the second hour, Isiah Holmes is a journalist and videographer for The Wisconsin Examiner (as well as many other outlets) and he joins the show to talk about a brand name surveillance system that…

In our last show before the holiday break , we discuss a matter right in the heart of Milwaukee where folks are fighting back against Milwaukee Area Technical College and The White House regarding th…

In the second hour, we catch up with Civic Media’s own Adam Hess from WRCO in Richland Center . He tells us what’s going on in Richland Center including a breakthrough in medical technology , staying…

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Welcome to Monday and the start of the holiday week. The show kicks off with some bills going through the state house and congress we think you should know about and also talk about an iconic whiskey…

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It’s the weekend and the our first week, post-Jane ( see here for details ) and we have for your a finely assembled program of some of our favorite moments from the show! To kick things off, we talk…

The second hour continues the conversation regarding the conviction of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan , discussing the unprecedented nature of her arrest and the motivations behind it with Civic…

It’s Friday and the weekend, starts here . We start off the show by diving into the complex world of refugees with Gail Cornelius from World Relief , unraveling the challenges faced amid Trump’s rest…

In the second hour, we focus on Wisconsin’s hidden gems and unique experiences. Ann Sayers, Wisconsin’s Secretary of Tourism , shares insights into the state’s $25.7 billion tourism industry , emphas…

To kick off today’s episode, we discuss an update regarding Wisconsin Eye, a crucial public media service, which brings access and transparency . Last week it shut down due to funding problems and wi…

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In the second hour, we talk to Amanda Latham from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office discusses her role in translating climate data for the public and her roadshows aiming to connect with rural c…

To kick off the show, we dive into the pressing issue of skyrocketing property taxes in Wisconsin, particularly in areas like Wauwatosa, Madison, and Beloit . Despite state budget surpluses, local ta…