Rational Revolution

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

Mark Becker is joined by former Illinois Congressman and radio talk host, Joe Walsh. Joe and Mark talk about the recent attack in New Orleans. Joe shares his thoughts on why he thinks this attack happened while also sharing how members of Congress are notified. Joe then talks about Donald Trump election. A month after […]

Guest: Joe Walsh

Sat Jan 4, 2025

47:07

Joining the show this weekend is UW Green Bay Professor and Chair of Democracy and Justice Studies, Dr. Jon Shelton and Human Rights Activist and older brother of your host, John Becker. Mark asks to dive into a publication Dr. Shelton published earlier this month: Why Democrats Are Losing Americans Without a College Degree—and How […]

Guests: Dr. Jon Shelton, John Becker

Sat Dec 28, 2024

47:07

Senator Tammy Baldwin talks with Mark about her campaign and her win in the state. But she also talks about what the next few years look like for the state and the work she needs to get done. One of the bills she’s working on, the Commitment to Veteran Support Outreach Act, will help our […]

Guests: Amaad Rivera-Wagner, Tammy Baldwin

Sat Dec 21, 2024

47:07

Dan Shafer, Founder of the Recombobulation Area and Civic Media’s Political Member, joins host Mark Becker to answer this: What really happened in Wisconsin in the 2024 Presidential Election? Besides discussing the closeness of the Presidential Election, Mark also asks Dan about the difference between the 3rd Congressional District and the 8th. What’s next for […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Mark Becker

Sat Dec 14, 2024

47:07