Mark is joined by returning guest and everyone’s favorite fly in MAGA’s ointment, Carlton Huffman to recap the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. They talk about tariffs and how they are impacting everything from farms to Carlton’s family’s textile business. They then share a warning about the spread of authoritarianism and what can be […]

Guest: Carlton Huffman

Apr 19, 2025

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This week, Mark sits down once again with Dr. Kristin Lyerly to talk about the most pivotal issue in modern politics over the past 40 year; abortion. Dr. Lyerly uses her expertise in the field to answer questions that have surrounded the issue for decades. This discussion is a can’t miss!  Mark and Kristin also […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Apr 12, 2025

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On this week’s episode of the Rational Revolution, Mark sits down with former 8th District GOP Secretary Tracy Mangold to talk about the current state of the party, and the recent dust up from the caucus that made national news! Mark and Tracy are joined by Dr. Kristin Lyerly to recap the election results and […]

Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Tracy Mangold

Apr 5, 2025

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This week we have a full episode with our old friend, State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim! In the first segment, they are joined by State Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford. The three talk about what is at stake for this race, and Judge Crawford gives a candid response about her thoughts over redistricting. We’ve got a […]

Guests: Judge Susan Crawford, Senator Kris Dassler-Alfheim

Mar 29, 2025

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On this week’s program, Mark Becker talks with Xochtil Torres Small, former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under President Biden, and Daniel Olson, a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The conversation digs into how changes from the Trump administration affect our state’s farming community. Xochitl speaks about what is going on from the government side of the industry, […]

Guests: Daniel Olson, Xochtil Torres Small

Mar 15, 2025

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What is the purpose of the USAID? The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. Joining the Revolution this week is Kristina Drye, who was the speechwriter for Samantha Power, Administrator of USAID. Kristina […]

Guest: Kristina Drye

Mar 8, 2025

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Mark is joined by former Lt. Governor of Maryland and former RNC Chairman, Michael Steele. They talk about what has happened since Donald Trump’s inauguration, what the path forward is, and what people can do about it. People want to come to America despite what goes on here and now we have someone who wants […]

Guest: Michael Steele

Mar 1, 2025

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Head of WisDems, Ben Wikler, joins the Revolution this week to discuss the state of all things political! Ben gives thoughtful insight on his recent run for DNC Chair, and opens up about uncertainty over his own future. They touch on what is at stake in the State Supreme Court race, and how that race […]

Guest: Ben Wikler

Feb 22, 2025

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This week, Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner and former DC Capitol Police Officer, author, and Presidential Citizens Medal recipient Harry Dunn join Mark to talk about the January 6th attack and why it still matters. They discuss the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race and how these upcoming elections all tie back to the basic fundamentals of Democracy […]

Guests: Amaad Rivera-Wagner, Harry Dunn

Feb 15, 2025

46:32

Mark Becker is joined by Adam Kinzinger, former U.S representative and a pilot in the Air National Guard. Adam shares more information on his book Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country, and what the story was behind the book. Adam and Mark talk about the Jan. 6th insurrection. Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is […]

Guest: Adam Kinzinger

Feb 8, 2025

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