Matenaer on Air

Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson isn’t saying “yes” to a run for a fifth term, but he isn’t ruling it out either, so we want to know: is he the right guy? Next, Civic Media’s very own Todd Allbaugh joins the show to give his thoughts on a Tommy Thompson run for governor, as well […]

Guest: Todd Allbaugh

Tue Aug 5, 2025

41:00

It’s back, baby! Beyond The Cheese is when we talk to a Wisconsin business owner outside the dairy industry to highlight the work they’re doing and today, we’re spoke with Amy Gorski, Pastry Chef and Owner of Poppy Bakery in Milwaukee. For our Audio Sorbet, Jane has a little problem in her garden and our […]

Guest: Amy Gorski

Mon Aug 4, 2025

42:14

Wisconsin is reporting the first cases of Measles and don’t worry, our leaders are here to “help” as Wisconsin lawmakers are making it easier to refuse vaccines, because…freedom! Then, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics was fired this weekend, because she did her job, but we find out “rigging” the job numbers wasn’t […]

Guest: Chali Pittman

Mon Aug 4, 2025

39:13

Good weekend to you and to those who celebrate. As a treat, we present a curated collection of our favorite moments from this week’s show, enjoy! Even though it was Wednesday, it’s never too early to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media’s Political Editor Dan Shafer. We’re talking more news about the 2026 governor’s race with new prospects […]

Sat Aug 2, 2025

44:02

It turns out, something that would make America great again, is more room for dancing, but don’t worry…it won’t cost us a dime. Then, we present a new segment called “Audio Gripes” and in celebration of MTV’s 44th anniversary (that made you feel old, right?), Jane gives us her unvarnished opinion on the channel and […]

Fri Aug 1, 2025

40:42

It’s Friday, so the weekend, starts here. Congressman Bryan Steil held a town hall listening session last night and it did not go as planned. Met with protest and boo’s, Mr. Steil decided the best answer to concerns, was no answer at all. While the First District Congressman had an event last night, one Representative […]

Fri Aug 1, 2025

41:09

US Senator Ron Johnson is against a bill that would keep members of Congress from trading stocks and his reasons, are very interesting. She was gone last week, but Brittney Merlot has returned for Weather and Wine! It’s a been a little while, but Acme Packing Co. Writer and our Sports Guru Paul Noonan is […]

Guests: Brittney Merlot, Paul Noonan

Thu Jul 31, 2025

40:50

The show is starting a little different today with Civic Media’s very own Jim Santelle, host of Amicus: A Law Review here to make sense of what’s going on with the Epstein Files and an event, tonight in Wauwatosa with Jim. As prices rises, CEO’s are giving their reason excuse for why this is happening, […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Thu Jul 31, 2025

41:22

Even though it’s Wednesday, it’s never too early to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media’s Political Editor Dan Shafer. We’re talking more news about the 2026 governor’s race with new prospects being discussed and why the wealthier counties in Wisconsin are looking to raise taxes…? Then for Audio Sorbet, we want to know; what was […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Wed Jul 30, 2025

41:31

Friend of the show Hans Breitenmoser is highlighted in a story which discusses the impact of deportation on farmers. Then, Civic Media’s own Dr. Kristin Lyerly is here to catch us up on a story out of Green Bay that is sending ripples throughout the community. We also discuss why those who protest so hard […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Wed Jul 30, 2025

41:18