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 […]