Rational Revolution

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

Sat Mar 15, 2025

46:32

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

Sat Mar 8, 2025

46:32

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

Sat Mar 1, 2025

46:32

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

Sat Feb 22, 2025

46:32

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

Sat 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

Sat Feb 8, 2025

46:32

This week, Mark sits down with returning guest, Geoff Kabaservice, the VP of Political Studies for the Niskanen Center. They discuss a wide range of topics from, “are we overreacting,” to “what does the future look like?” With Geoff’s brilliant knowledge of world political history, he explains what the next two years look like.  If […]

Guest: Geoff Kabaservice

Sat Feb 1, 2025

46:32

Civic Media’s own Dan Shafer from the Recombobulation Area joins Mark to talk about what legacy President Biden leaves after the Harris loss. They discuss what blame falls on the shoulders of the former President for not bowing out earlier, and the damage done to the party as a whole from the fallout. They also talk […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Sat Jan 25, 2025

47:07

This week, Mark sits down with State Senator Jamie Wall and Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner! They discuss the next two years, and how to put people ahead of politics. “This an opening, regardless of who you voted for, we are going to serve you, engage you and listen to you…” Amaad Rivera-Wagner They share about the […]

Guests: Amaad Rivera-Wagner, Jamie Wall

Sat Jan 18, 2025

47:18

Mark Becker is joined by U.S Representative Mark Pocan. Mark opens the show by mourning the death of the 39th President Jimmy Carter. Mark Pocan shares thoughts on the wildfires that are going on in Los Angeles. After the election, Becker and Rep. Pocan answer the question of what now? Rep. Pocan shares that he […]

Guest: Rep. Mark Pocan

Sat Jan 11, 2025

47:08