Matenaer on Air

In the second hour, we welcome Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski to the show to talk about a town hall she is hosting tonight, as well as discuss her political future. Then, animal rescue shelters are bursting at the seems and could use your help. Weather it MADACC, HAWS or The Human Society, please […]

Guest: Sarah Godlewski

Tue Jul 29, 2025

42:01

Information is still developing regarding the shooting in Manhattan this morning. Wisconsin schools are not hitting the national average for funding and this flies in the face of previous comments from Robin Vos’ previous statements on the matter. If you would like to know how much of your money is spent on vouchers, click here. […]

Guest: Pat Kreitlow

Tue Jul 29, 2025

41:36

Devin Remiker is the new Chair for The Democratic Party of Wisconsin and he joins us to talk about his first month in office, as well as their strategy for 2026 and what folks can do if they are in a “Blue Dot Territory”. Then, for today’s Audio Sorbet, we have you some addendums from […]

Guest: Devin Remiker

Mon Jul 28, 2025

40:37

Because of the Big Bill For Billionaires, another long time program aimed at helping people with nutrition is ending. We take a moment to remind y’all that one of the people who voted for this bill is Derrick Van Orden, after he guaranteed SNAP wouldn’t be reduced “by a nickel”. Next, no matter how hard […]

Guest: Chali Pittman

Mon Jul 28, 2025

41:22

It’s been a busy week, so you need to relax with a finely curated episode of our favorite stuff from the show!! Corrine Hendrickson has been our guest many times and she has spoken on the desperate need for child care center funding, always making it clear that businesses will close if this doesn’t happen, well […]

Sat Jul 26, 2025

44:02

In our second hour, Dan Shafer is sticking around and we’re talking about Governor Evers’ decision to step down next year. We’re also covering the announcements from Lt. Governor Sarah Rodriguez, as well as Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley For our Audio Sorbet, Jane shares a story of losing something very important, but don’t worry, […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Jul 25, 2025

43:15

ICE arrests in Wisconsin have more than doubled since the beginning of the year and though we were promised it would only be the criminals…you know how that goes. Next, Fed Chair Jerome Powell did what we all want to do; factcheck The Felon President. Then, it’s time to Recombobulate the news with Civic Media’s […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Jul 25, 2025

42:23

In the second hour from Madison, we talk about a company that “accidently” stole from Medicaid and it’s not “lazy” people on their couches. Next, the wake boat controversy in Wisconsin is back in the news with residents looking for answers to this growing problem. Then, Civic Media’s very own Mike Clemens is here to […]

Guest: Mike Clemons

Thu Jul 24, 2025

41:41

Good morning from sunny downtown Madison! Today we’re broadcasting from Civic Media’s World Headquarters on State St. and we’re opening the show with the news The Felon President wants to deregulate AI and regulate the states who wanna put on ANY kind of guardrails, because…freedom? We also talk about the harm AI can cause with […]

Thu Jul 24, 2025

42:06

In a dynamic episode, Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang explore the alarming consequences of the Trump administration’s cuts to climate and flood research, highlighting the dangers posed by undermining the National Weather Service and NOAA. They emphasize the critical role of government in ensuring public safety during natural disasters. Meanwhile, they delve into the world […]

Wed Jul 23, 2025

41:37