Rational Revolution

This weekend Mark Becker invites Madison’s Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway who gives us an inside look at the DNC. They talk about the emotional moment at the McCormic Center after Joe Biden’s speech and what has been happening so far (recorded on Tuesday) and what seems to be key focuses. The topic switches to Madison and […]

Sat Aug 24, 2024

45:30

This week Mark sits down with former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. He talks about his work with Governor Evers, his campaign against Ron Johnson, and his journey after losing that race. The conversation begins with discussions about helping to lead the state through covid then moves into the Summer of 2020 and the difficult […]

Guest: Mandela Barnes

Sat Aug 17, 2024

45:30

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

Sat 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 […]

Sat 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

Sat 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

Sat 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

Sat 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

Sat 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

Sat 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

Sat Jun 22, 2024

45:31