Matenaer on Air

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

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