This week Mark Becker is joined by Ben Wikler the Chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic party. They discuss the excitement bubbling from the upcoming DNC, the opportunities of moving forward instead of backward, and how important this is for Wisconsin. Democratic Candidate for the 8th Congressional District in Wisconsin, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, joins the second […]

Guest: Ben Wikler

Aug 10, 2024

45:30

Host Mark Becker invites “Why We Did It” author and communications contributor of The Bulwark, Tim Miller, on the show to discuss how the polls are looking, more about his book, and the transition from Biden as nominee to Kamala. The topic of how the media is making it’s audience and consumers more extreme in […]

Aug 3, 2024

45:30

This week Mark’s guest is Dr. Kristin Lyerly, candidate for the 8th congressional district. Dr. Lyerly starts off the conversation talking about her life in Northeast Wisconsin. From growing up and going to school in Kaukauna, to going to school to become a doctor. She’s now running as a candidate for the 8th congressional district. […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Jul 27, 2024

45:30

This week, Mark talks with Senator Tammy Baldwin. They discuss some of the things she’s been working on, and the differences between her and her opponent Eric Hovde. Tammy also gives her thoughts on the state of both parties and the differences between President Biden and Republican nominee Former President Trump. Rational Revolution with Mark […]

Guest: Tammy Baldwin

Jul 20, 2024

45:30

This week, Mark’s guest is Former Wisconsin Governor and Former Unites States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson. Mark catches up with the former Governor. They discuss the former Governor’s accomplishments he made while leading our state, what it was like leading the Department of Health and Human Services during the 9-11 in […]

Guest: Tommy Thompson

Jul 13, 2024

45:30

Host Mark Becker welcomes broadcaster Paul Page, who is an iconic motorsports announcer and got started in the world of racing. Paul talks about going to school for military broadcasters, working part-time in radio and working at an auto shop. While he’s also broadcast from hot dog eating contests, Paul is best known for serving […]

Guest: Paul Page

Jul 6, 2024

45:30

John Becker, brother of your host Mark, joins the show as the brothers discuss the fights for equality in the past 15-20 years in this country. To end this month of Pride, John talks about how he discovered himself, experiencing his first encounter of hate in elementary school, his ability to accept himself, find acceptance […]

Guest: Paul Page

Jun 29, 2024

45:30

Mark Becker’s guest this week is Eddie Boyce who is CEO/Founder of Better Days Mentoring, LLC. After 10 years of working with clients in group and individual settings, Eddie identified a need for intensive 1 on 1 mentoring with some youths to provide specific individual guidance for each individual client’s needs. Eddie also owns Angelina’s […]

Guest: Eddie Boyce

Jun 22, 2024

45:31

Carlton Huffman joins Mark Becker for more discussion about the Donald Trump effect in politics. The show begins with a moment of gratitude from Mark. Carlton begins the conversation by saying he’s grateful for NOT having 34 counts against him. Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network and […]

Jun 15, 2024

45:30

Former Rational Revolution host and Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Senate District 18 Kris Alfheim joins Mark Becker for this week’s show. The two discuss what it will take to get state politics back to rational conversations and decisions based on what is best of the residents of the state. Kris Alfheim – Democratic Candidate for […]

Guest: Kris Alfheim

Jun 8, 2024

45:30