The Todd Allbaugh Show

Last night, the UW Board of Regents reversed their decision on the deal struck by President Jay Rothman and Speaker Robin Vos, now approving several financial benefits for UW schools in exchange for “reimagining” the roles of some DEI employees. This whole situation is incredibly complex, but Todd’s unique life experience in Wisconsin politics and […]

Thu Dec 14, 2023

45:30

Continuing the discussion on the Universities of Wisconsin and the DEI deal, Todd takes a call advocating for more women to be in charge. Afterward, he takes a lightning round of callers on topics ranging from Chris Sununu’s likely endorsement of Nikki Haley to the 2016 July 4th party in Moscow.  Todd uses the example […]

Tue Dec 12, 2023

45:30

First up on today’s show, we celebrate what would have been Bob Barker’s 100th birthday. As many said when he passed away, the host of The Price Is Right got as close to 100 as he could without going over.  Today, the Universities of Wisconsin’s Board of Regents meet to discuss the deal that they […]

Guest: Luke Mathers

Tue Dec 12, 2023

45:30

Todd continues his breakdown of why the UW deal went South, sharing his opinion on how to move forward. After that, our colleague Pete Schwaba joins us to talk about his new Civic Media show: Nite Lite!

Guest: Pete Schwaba

Mon Dec 11, 2023

45:30

Over the weekend, the UW System Board of Regents shot down Jay Rothman’s deal with Robin Vos, leaving our state in limbo. Todd recaps the events that got us to this point and why Robin Vos has been able to block raises for UW employees for this long.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

45:30

This hour, Todd brings us some brilliant questions asked by journalists at Jay Rothman’s virtual press conference. Robin Vos has gotten an incredible sweetheart deal, and people of color were completely absent from a discussion about DEI.  Aaron’s board game of the week is Sagrada! Compete to make the most beautiful stained glass window in […]

Fri Dec 8, 2023

45:30

UW System President Jay Rothman held a press conference this morning via Zoom to announce a new funding deal with Speaker Robin Vos. UW employees will hopefully finally be getting the raises that were approved several months ago, but at what cost? Todd brings us audio from Jay Rothman himself explaining the situation. It appears […]

Fri Dec 8, 2023

45:30

For today’s edition of What’s Worse, Todd brings us two sets of aging rock stars. Afterward, Keegan Kelly of Cracked.com returns to the show. He breaks into a group of “culture war comedians” known as the Manosphere, explaining the history and cultural impact.

Guest: Keegan Kelly

Thu Dec 7, 2023

45:30

Last night’s Republican presidential debate leaves us with one candidate who makes any sense: Chris Christie, of all people.  At the bottom of the hour, Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area joins us to discuss the return of Eric Hovde (R-Laguna Beach) in the race against Tammy Baldwin.

Guest: Dan Shafer

Thu Dec 7, 2023

45:30

Another important event rolled across the ticket this morning: television legend Norman Lear has passed away at the age of 101. We are honored to welcome fellow Wisconsinite and former President of Entertainment at CBS Kelly Kahl to talk about his time at CBS and the incredible impact of Norman Lear. He brings along his […]

Guests: Jim McKairnes, Kelly Kahl

Wed Dec 6, 2023

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