Rational Revolution

Returning guest Carlton Huffman joins host Mark Becker whilst awaiting landfall of Hurricane Helene to talk about what things have changed with the election since they last spoke, which happened to be when President Biden was the Democratic Nominee. Carlton says on the plus side for democrats he feels the odds are looking that they […]

Guest: Carlton Huffman

Sat Sep 28, 2024

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This week, Mark sits down with Harris-Walz State Campaign Manager Garren Randolph. Garren and Mark breakdown a statement for the Teamsters Joint Council 39. Mark talks his background with Garren, the Trump-Harris debate, and Harris agenda. Former Congressman Joe Walsh joins the conversation. Walsh was previously a conservative politician but is endorsing Vice President Kamala […]

Guests: Garren Randolph, Joe Walsh

Sat Sep 21, 2024

44:19

This week, host Mark Becker sits down with US Representaive for the 2nd District in Wisconsin, Congressman Mark Pocan. They start their discussion with how he got into politics, the connections between Mark Becker’s family to Mark Pocan’s, and his LGBTQ+ activism. We get a nice breakdown of who is running and how they’re representing […]

Sat Sep 14, 2024

45:30

This week Mark is joined by President of Gays Against Guns and Co-Founder of the Queer Liberation March, Jay W. Walker to discuss what they advocate and how people interpret the right to bear arms in the constitution. The subject hits hard this week as the school year has just begun and already a shooting […]

Sat Sep 7, 2024

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Back in June, Mark invited Houa Utech onto the show. Houa who is a Narcissistic Abuse Specialist and Trauma Recovery Coach, Educator and Author, together with Mark shared personal stories of the abusive relationships they have been in and the paths they took to heal. Her book, “The Unseen Wounds of Women”, is a collection […]

Sat Aug 31, 2024

45:30

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

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