Matenaer on Air

Starting off today, we remember Jerry Taff, a Milwaukee news icon who died yesterday at the age of 85. Next, Governor Tony Evers was talking the need for ACA tax credits, as health care costs are about to drastically rise. But fear not, Speaker Johnson has pages upon pages of ideas on the matter. Then, […]

Guest: Todd Allbaugh

Tue Oct 28, 2025

41:41

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has sympathy for the soy bean farmer, because as we all know, he is a soy bean farmer…sorta. Next, Wisconsin faces a lack of funding for FoodShare this week, but don’t worry, State Senator Mary Felzkowski has a simple plan: Divert and Blame. You know that when it comes to […]

Mon Oct 27, 2025

42:56

Good morning and welcome to the week. It looks like Southeastern Wisconsin will not get aid from FEMA, but we can always find some boot straps, right? Also, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is facing some new problems…again. And its Monday, but its been some time, so we’re very excited to welcome Matt […]

Guest: Matt Randolph

Mon Oct 27, 2025

41:29

We welcome you to the weekend and say “take a load off” and enoy a finely curated look back at this week’s shows! We kick it off with a mass shooting that was prevented in Atlanta and thanks the person’s family and the authority, tragedy was averted and Republicans in Madison want more access to […]

Sat Oct 25, 2025

44:02

In the second hour, Dan Shafer is still here and he points out the fact that the financial problems Milwaukee faces, is also a problem for “Non-liberal” cities across the state. For Audio Sorbet, we take a look at the Brewers season that was the Bucks season to come! And because we adore you, we’re […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Oct 24, 2025

41:31

\It’s Friday and so the weekend, starts here. Prices are falling and things are getting better, so don’t pay attention to gas prices or grocery prices or inflation. But in these trying times, one brand is making a comeback, as long as you can afford the beef. And if you can’t, don’t worry, the president […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Oct 24, 2025

41:27

In the second hour, Madeline Anderson and James Flores are from The Milwaukee Public Museum and they join the show to talk about their Fall programming. From Halloween in The Streets Of Old Milwaukee to events celebrating Native History Month, there is so much going on at the museum. And its Thursday, so we welcome […]

Guests: James Flores, Madeline Anderson, Paul Noonan

Thu Oct 23, 2025

41:50

Medical Marijuana is back in the news as lawmakers are debating the aspects of a bill pushing for the legalization of the very available item in other states. Folks testified to the matter and made it clear that we’re going too slow and need to get them the help they need. Then, lying liars who […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Thu Oct 23, 2025

41:54

In hour 2, Our friend and Civic Media host Dr. Kristin Lyerly is here to act as our “Dr. Oz Whisperer” when it comes to his thoughts on childbirth and we discuss a disturbing new bill coming from the Madison GOP regarding abortion access in Wisconsin. Next, for Audio Sorbet, based on a story of […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Wed Oct 22, 2025

41:01

We are currently in the 22nd day of the government shutdown and with premiums about to skyrocket for those on the ACA (including farmers), our very own Senator Ron Johnson doesn’t see a problem and has a wonderful solution, as well. Meanwhile, Republicans are having conversations on what to do, because they know this doesn’t […]

Guest: Debra Cronmiller

Wed Oct 22, 2025

42:17