We begin today’s second hour with another check-in from Wisconsin Watch Reporter Tom Kertscher. He joins us to share his reporting on the Wisconsin Democratic Convention that was held near Wisconsin Dells this weekend. One of his biggest takeaways is that Democrats agree that MAGA authoritarianism is a real threat to our democracy, but there […]

Guests: Amy Barrilleaux, Tom Kertscher

Jun 16, 2025

42:44

Over the weekend, a Minnesota man assassinated former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. He also murdered her husband and injured some other political targets. According to Channel 3000, the suspect, Vance Boelter, had a list of approximately 70 politicians he intended to kill, including Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin. Much like with last year’s attempt on […]

Guest: Kelda Roys

Jun 16, 2025

44:41

This afternoon, Todd asks us a very divisive question. What’s Worse: regular soda or diet soda? We take several calls and texts on the matter as we welcome our next guest, Lisa Hale. She is a massive Diet Coke fan, and more importantly, the Northeast Wisconsin Bureau Chief for Civic Media News. In addition to […]

Guests: Lisa Hale, Pete Schwaba

Jun 13, 2025

42:42

Today, Todd joins us live from the WGBW studios in Green Bay! Off the top, he is joined by John Maino and Jim Schmitt, the dynamic duo that host Maino and the Mayor. Their morning show embodies what makes local Wisconsin radio great, featuring guests across all walks of life and an irreverent sense of […]

Guests: Jim Schmitt, John Maino

Jun 13, 2025

42:57

After some more conversation on whether or not Governor Evers should run again, Todd asks us What’s Worse: having a funeral or not having a funeral? We take some calls and texts with strange funeral stories.  At the bottom of the hour, we address the big parade happening this weekend– but wait, it’s not the […]

Guest: Seth Taft

Jun 11, 2025

42:46

This Wednesday, we are joined by our typical midweek guests, Pat Kreitlow of Mornings with Pat Kreitlow and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project. They weigh in on one of the nation’s biggest stories: ICE deportations and protests. The Trump administration’s continued illegal and unethical mass deportations of innocent people are escalating to include children […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Pat Kreitlow, Trygve Olson

Jun 11, 2025

43:18

This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: Chicago-style pizza or Detroit-style pizza? After defining the differences, we take lots of calls and texts on your preferences.  At the bottom of the hour, we look through some of Brian VanHooker’s latest work at Cracked.com. Most notably, he’s taken up the task of finding some of the […]

Jun 10, 2025

42:19

To kick off today’s show, Todd gives us the next keyword for this year’s Sconnie Summer Text-to-win Contest! For the rest of this week, tune in to your local Civic Media radio station at 7 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm for your chances to win hourly prizes of $100 or Brewers tickets, […]

Guest: Matt Flynn

Jun 10, 2025

42:50

Now that it’s June, we’ve hit one of the most popular wedding seasons of the year. This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: forgetting a birthday or forgetting an anniversary? We take your calls and texts on which one is more likely to upset your friends and family.  Breaking news: musician Sly Stone of Sly […]

Jun 9, 2025

42:13