Rational Revolution

Mark Becker and Vice President at the Niskanen Center, Geoff Kabaservice, dive into the tumultuous global arena, spotlighting Iran’s geopolitical tensions and the U.S.’s waning influence. They dissect Trump’s incendiary rhetoric and its potential to ignite regional conflicts, while highlighting China’s strategic rise as a global power. The episode critiques America’s fracturing alliances, with China […]

Tackling Housing and Immigration in Wisconsin Mark Becker and Green Bay Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner to give a recap of the 2026 legislative session…yes, it’s already over. Wagner recounts personal threats faced from election conspiracy theorists and advocates for a Supreme Court protective of constitutional rights. Despite legislative challenges, he celebrates two bipartisan bills: one inspired by […]

Returning favorite Carlton Huffman joins the show to talk about the Iran War, Kristi Noem firing, and how the Republican Party of Wisconsin went from National juggernaut to it’s current weakened state. Mark then shares a deeply personal story of how abuse can impact lives and how important it is to know your rights.

State Senator Kelda Roys joins the show to talk about her campaign for Governor. She talks about the responsibilities of the job, why experience matters, and how she will improve the lives of Wisconsinites if she’s elected. They also get into a spirited discussion about the recent ICE activity and how it is unlawful, as […]

National news contributor Madeline Summerville from Maddie’s Hot Take joins the show for a wide ranging discussion on the issues of the day. Being a jury consultant, Maddie breaks down the psychology behind the messaging used by President Trump and Republicans. They talk about why it’s so important to not be divided and how we […]

State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim joins the show this week to talk about silly season, the need to work together, and why it’s important the Democrats not behave like the Republicans have since 2011 if they gain power. Mark then shares the story of how he met Kristin, and how even a small nugget of kindness […]

This week Mark sits down with the founder of the award winning Recombobulation Area, and Civic Media’s own Dan Shafer! Mark and Dan cover everything from the Buck’s star staying in Milwaukee to tony Evers’ final state of the state address. They also talk in depth and try to answer the question “Is Wisconsin truly a purple […]

Dan Shafer

Nick Truog, Chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party’s Black Caucus joins the show to talk about the important topic of OUTREACH! Nick answers the questions of why it was reported that young Black voters voted for Trump, what can be done to reach out to voters of color, and he talks about how Black issues […]

Former Lieutenant Governor and current candidate for the Wisconsin governor race, Mandela Barnes, stops by for a hard-hitting conversation about what’s unfolding in Minnesota, while Mark lays out what he believes really matters in the next Governor of Wisconsin. Mark also speaks candidly about the killing of Alex Pretti and reflects on how profoundly the […]

In an emotional episode you won’t want to miss, former journalist Pauleen Le talks about living in Minneapolis during ICE raids, and the heart ache she went through making the decision to carry her passport, despite being a US citizen. Pauleen talks about her work at Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis, and how the […]

Former Republican Congressman and national pundit Joe Walsh stops by and talks about the current state of the country. Joe shares his thoughts on why he believes the Trump administration is going to suspend the midterm elections, and talks about how it’s not as far-fetched as people may believe.  Mark then talks about why Democrats need to be more […]

Mark is joined by returning favorite Carlton Huffman to do a special “Year in Review.” Mark and Carlton talk about the biggest headlines from 2025, and make predictions for what is to come in 2026!

This week, Mark is joined by Dr. Jacqueline Murray, accomplished medieval historian from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Murray, who was recently elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (Canada’s highest award for academics), joins to talk about how Christmas traditions can be traced directly back to Medieval times, but […]

Mark sits down with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich. They talk about what’s happening in Green Bay. They also cover the recent incident in the Bay Park Square Mall where a worker racial attacked a Somali immigrant and what the City of Green Bay did to show their support. They also talk about Mayor Genrich’s recent endorsement […]

This week, Mark is joined by friend of the show, founder of the award winning Recombobulation Area, Civic Media Political Director Dan Shafer! On the heels of Mandela Barnes’ announcement, they talk about the race for Governor. Is the field set? What’s next? What type of campaign can we expect next year? In Mark’s Musings, […]

Dan Shafer

This week Mark is joined by State Senate candidate Emily Tseffos! They talk about running in a district that is primed to be flipped, but still an uphill battle. Emily shares her priorities for what she would do if elected, and they talk about how Wisconsin needs a legislature that actually represents the will of […]

Emily Tseffos

Joining Mark is author Tom Nelson to talk about the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald as his new book “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy,” climbs up the charts. Tom shares his years worth of research into what happened, why it happened, and his overarching theme […]

Mark is joined by WisDems Chairman Devin Remiker to break down the stunning election results from this past week. Mark asks the question, “are the Dems back?” They talk about what this means for midterms and what direction the Democratic Party is going as a whole. Devin talks about what races can be impacted and […]

A very special Halloween episode airs this week featuring paranormal and true crime podcast host Todd Michaels! Mark and Todd talk about their experiences with the paranormal, and Todd shares some wonderful stories about experiences he’s had ghost hunting! They talk about everything from ghosts to monsters and aliens! Enjoy the spooky special episode, and happy […]

Dairy Farm Consultant Daniel Olson returns to talk about how the tariffs are impacting local, and national farmers. He educates us on how farmers sell their crops, and what part of the tariffs hurt the most. Daniel also gives his expert opinion on what the future holds for farms if the tariffs continue, and what […]

Regular guest Carlton Huffman joins to do a recap of all the headlines. From the breaking news of the Israel/Gaza peace deal to Trump’s fight to retaliate against his political enemies to who is MAGA’s heir apparent, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Congressman Mark Pocan joins the show to give an update on the shutdown. He answers how we got here, what are we doing about it, and is there progress or are we just stuck? The Marks also talk about the state of American Democracy. Rep. Pocan gives very candid thoughts on where our country is […]

Fresh off her announcement that she is running for Governor, State Rep Francesca Hong joins the show. She talks about why this is the time for a movement, and how her background in the service industry is uniquely qualifying for this moment. Mark asks her how she plans on reaching the “purple people” in Wisconsin, and […]

Fresh off her announcement that she’s running for Lt. Governor, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski stops by to talk about her campaign! She gives great insight into what the Secretary of State actually does, and she talks about the difficulties of getting things done despite push back from the Republican controlled legislature. Sarah then […]