Rational Revolution

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 […]

Guest: Kristin Dassler-Alfheim

Sat Feb 21, 2026

43:50

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 […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Sat Feb 14, 2026

43:58

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 […]

Guest: Nick Truog

Sat Feb 7, 2026

43:55

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 […]

Guest: Mandela Barnes

Sat Jan 31, 2026

43:56

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 […]

Guest: Pauleen Le

Sat Jan 24, 2026

44:02

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 […]

Guest: Joe Walsh

Sat Jan 17, 2026

44:03

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!

Guest: Carlton Huffman

Sat Jan 3, 2026

44:02

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 […]

Guest: Dr. Jacqueline Murray

Sat Dec 20, 2025

44:02

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 […]

Guest: Eric Genrich

Sat Dec 13, 2025

44:02

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, […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Sat Dec 6, 2025

44:02