Matenaer on Air

Here we are folks; Jane Matenaer’s last week before retirement and we’re going to have some fun for the next few days! We kick things off with a statement from The Treasury Secretary on how good it is, whether you know it or not. And because they learned their lesson, an airline gets to keep […]

Guest: Mike Clemens

Mon Dec 8, 2025

43:28

The weekend is upon us and we know you want to relax while being informed, which is why we have put together some great moments from the show!  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 […]

Sat Dec 6, 2025

44:02

The second hour kicks off with Civic Media’s own Dan Shafer discussing all the big stories including more news on the Wisconsin Congressional Maps Case and a quote that never existed. We also talk about how the special election in Tennessee can and will impact this state in 2026. For Audio Sorbet, we’re talking Cookie […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Lori Loeschman

Fri Dec 5, 2025

41:47

If you live in the parts of Wisconsin that has a hard time getting Internet access, well help is coming…Thanks President Biden! Next, a former podcast host and current number two at the FBI gave an honest answer, followed a weird statement. It’s Friday and the weekend, starts here. Then, its Friday which means we […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Dec 5, 2025

40:36

In the second hour, we’re doing things a little differently today and kicking it off with Acme Packing Co. Writer Paul Noonan! We’re talking about the developing rumors regarding a Giannis trade, as well as…do the Bears still suck? For Audio Sorbet, we are welcome Aaron Carreno to the show! He is a member of […]

Guests: Aaron Carreno, Paul Noonan

Thu Dec 4, 2025

41:09

In the ongoing conversation regarding voucher schools and how much is being funded, a school district in Wisconsin is asking for transparency for those footing the bill. Next, companies are asking for the same help with hiring immigrant labor as farmers have received. Then its time to welcome Jim Santelle back to the show to […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Thu Dec 4, 2025

41:29

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