Special Broadcasts

Civic Media’s special coverage begins with a session between New Yorker writer Evan Osnos and David Maraniss about Osnos’ latest book, which paints a picture of the lives of the ultrarich, the insatiable appetites and political manipulations of tech bro oligarchs, and the stark inequities in Western societies. Osnos’ previous books have focused on China, […]

Fri Sep 12, 2025

2:38:22

To begin the evening, Idea Fest moderator David Maraniss sits down with a former editor of Politico Magazine and Washingtonian magazine, Garrett Graff. Graff is the author of a blog called Doomsday Scenario that is a powerful account of the Trump administration’s attacks on democracy. He has also written multiple nonfiction books about American history, […]

Guests: David Maraniss, Garrett Graff, Tony Evers

Wed Sep 10, 2025

2:10:12

Join Todd Allbaugh of The Todd Allbaugh Show and Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area for Civic Media’s coverage of the 2025 spring general election. With the help of Civic Media News reporters on location around the state, Todd and Dan provide up-to-date results and analysis of the important races that Wisconsinites vote on today. […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Derek Tritz, James Kelly, Melissa Kaye, Nick Ramos, Savanna Tomei-Olson, Todd Allbaugh

Tue Apr 1, 2025

1:25:32

On Wednesday, March 12th, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews hosted Protecting Justice for All: An Evening of Conversations About the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election live at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison. Pat was joined by Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer and Civic Media Host Todd Allbaugh to moderate discussions about why the […]

Guests: Christian Phelps, Dan Shafer, Eliza Bennett, Francesca Hong, Heather DuBois Bourenane, Heather Martell, Joe Zepecki, Julie Mead, Kelda Roys, Melissa Baldauff, Michelle Velasquez, Pat Kreitlow, Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, Supreme Moore Omokunde, Todd Allbaugh

Wed Mar 12, 2025

1:49:48

Listen to Civic Media’s special broadcast coverage of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ 2025-27 biennial budget message, the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee’s follow-up press conference, and election results from Wisconsin’s spring primary. Civic Media host Todd Allbaugh anchors Civic Media’s special coverage from Madison with contributions from Dan Shafer and Jimmie Kaska. Tune in for insight […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Jimmie Kaska, Kelda Roys, Rob Cowles, Sara Rodriguez, Todd Allbaugh

Tue Feb 18, 2025

2:35:59

Listen to Civic Media’s live coverage of the 2025 State of the State address and Republican response anchored by Todd Allbaugh of The Todd Allbaugh Show and Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio. Northeast Wisconsin Bureau Chief Lisa Hale and Northwest Bureau Chief James Kelly of Civic Media News provide up-to-date information before and after the […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, James Kelly, Lisa Hale, Pat Kreitlow, Todd Allbaugh

Wed Jan 22, 2025

1:37:40

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media’s Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests.

Guests: Dan Shafer, Pat Kreitlow, Todd Allbaugh

Wed Nov 6, 2024

50:26

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media’s Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests.

Guests: Dan Shafer, Pat Kreitlow, Todd Allbaugh

Tue Nov 5, 2024

50:06

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media’s Election Night 2024 coverage with Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests.

Guests: Dan Shafer, Pat Kreitlow, Todd Allbaugh

Tue Nov 5, 2024

50:02

Todd Allbaugh and Pat Kreitlow host Civic Media’s Election Night 2024 coverage. They are joined by Political Editor Dan Shafer and special guests:

Guests: Dom Salvia, Earl Ingram, Jimmie Kaska, Maggie Daun, Marge Bostelmann, Pat Kreitlow, Savanna Tomei-Olson, Scott Klug, Stuart J. Wattles, Teri Barr, Todd Allbaugh, Trygve Olson

Tue Nov 5, 2024

48:48