Angela Lang
Luis Rodriguez on Protests and Resistance (Hour 2)
Guest host Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang engage with poet and activist Luis Rodriguez, exploring the climate of fear and resilience in LA amid ICE crackdowns. Rodriguez paints a vivid picture of peaceful protests overshadowed by media sensationalism, detailing community solidarity across diverse groups. He shares stories hardships that immigrant families and the systemic barriers they face. The conversation shifts to the power of intergenerational organizing and the role of arts in cultural resistance. Rothschild emphasizes the enduring impact of poetry and art in inspiring activism, underscoring the need for strategic creativity against oppressive regimes. They end the show with some bird talk as well as the That Shouldn't Be a Thing segment!
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Tragic Floods and Political Turmoil (Hour 1)
Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang dive into the devastating Texas floods, raising questions about government response and the impact of budget cuts on weather services. They criticize Trump and Musk for gutting federal agencies, linking it to other political failures. The podcast shifts to discuss the U.S.'s aggressive foreign policy, particularly concerning Iran, highlighting fears of escalation and regime change. The conversation touches on Christian Zionism's influence and the troubling Trump-Netanyahu alliance. Matt and Angela were joined by Zoltan Grossmann, author of Unlikely Alliances: Native Nations and White Communities Join to Defend Rural Lands, where listeners are urged to resist neo-fascism through grassroots organizing and confronting uncomfortable truths. It's a call for unity against global and local injustices.
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!
What’s the Fallout?
As Maggie enjoys an extended holiday weekend, Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang step in as today’s guest co-hosts. They kick off the hour with Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, to unpack the potential fallout from the so-called “Big Brutal” bill. This legislation aims to eliminate Medicaid funding for services provided by Planned Parenthood—a move that could have devastating consequences for healthcare access statewide. With 60% of Wisconsinites relying on Medicaid and Planned Parenthood offering a broad range of critical services, this bill threatens to drive up medical costs and drastically reduce access to care—particularly for vulnerable and rural communities already facing limited healthcare options. As Tanya makes clear: this is a fight to the end, because lives are on the line. Call your local Wisconsin representatives today and tell them where you stand on Medicaid funding and reproductive healthcare.
Sen. Ron Johnson
Washington DC: (202) 224-5323
Milwaukee: (414) 276-7282
Madison: (608) 240-9629
Oshkosh: (920) 230-7250
Rep. Bryan Steil
Washington DC: (202) 225-3031
Milwaukee County: (414) 285-2120
Bristol District Office: (262) 654-1901
Janesville District Office: (608) 752-4050
Racine District Office: (262) 637-0510
Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Washington DC: (202) 225-5506
LaCrosse District Office: (608) 782-2558
Eau Claire District Office: (715) 831-9214
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Washington DC: (202) 225-5101
Oconomowoc District Office: (262) 784-1111
Rep. Glenn Grothman
Washington DC: (202) 225-2476
Fond Du Lac Office: (920) 907-0624
Rep. Tom Tiffany
Washington DC: (202) 225-3365
Wausau District Office: (715) 298-9344
Rep. Tony Wied
Washington DC: (202) 225-5665
DePere District Office: (920) 301-4500
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Taking It To the Streets
While Maggie is away for the long pre–July 4 weekend, today's show is guest-hosted by Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang. They kick off the hour with a timely conversation about what Independence Day means in 2025—especially at a time when many Americans are struggling to celebrate freedoms they feel are under threat. Later in the hour, Iuscely “Cely” Flores from the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition (fairmapswi.com) joins the conversation. Cely shares details about the statewide community hearings on fair maps happening throughout the summer. She also opens up about her journey as a Dreamer during the Trump administration, and why she refuses to live in the shadows. Instead, she’s using her voice to advocate for all Wisconsinites.
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Unraveling Wisconsin: Disparities, Budgets, and Politics
Maggie takes a deep dive into Wisconsin’s most urgent challenges with guests Angela Lang and Emily Miota from Kids Forward (kidsforward.org). Maggie takes a critical look at Milwaukee’s response to crime, calling for greater investment in violence prevention and youth programming. Emily highlights the state’s stark racial disparities in child outcomes—despite Wisconsin ranking 11th nationally in overall child well-being. With the state budget on the line, the conversation explores opportunities for meaningful reform, including postpartum care and lead remediation. Maggie also unpacks the Republican efforts to override the governor’s vetoes, underscoring the high political stakes shaping Wisconsin’s future
FROM THE 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book. For the full study, visit
https://kidsforward.org/black-white-racial-disparities-remain-in-wisconsin-2025-kids-count-data-book-indicators-show/
Yet again, Wisconsin leads the nation in many disparities in outcomes of Black and white children in our state, according to data in the Kids Count Data Center supporting the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how kids are faring in post-pandemic America. As decision makers draft Wisconsin’s state budget, they have an opportunity to implement targeted investments in solutions that can end these racial disparities so that every family can thrive.
Recent federal attacks on the mere existence of data for specific racial and ethnic groups—driven by a harmful narrative that centers whiteness—hurts Wisconsin more deeply.
Why? Because outcomes for Black and white children in Wisconsin often show a larger gap than in any other state. Kids Forward has long worked to track and compare well-being indicators for Wisconsin’s Black children and families and white children and families.
Each year, the Data Book presents national and state data from 16 indicators in four domains — economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors — and ranks the states according to how children are faring overall. While Wisconsin ranks 11th among all states, data that groups everyone in our state together doesn’t show the full picture.
For 6 of the 15 KIDS COUNT Data Book indicators for which disaggregated data is available, Wisconsin’s racial disparities are some of the largest in the country, including:
- low birthweight (16.6% of Black children vs 6.5% of white children; largest disparity in the country);
- high school students not graduating on time (29% of Black children vs 6% of white children; largest disparity in the country);
- 8th graders not scoring proficient in math on national assessments (93% of Black children vs 55% of white children; largest disparity in the country);
- child and teen deaths (79 deaths per 100,000 Black children vs 24 deaths per 100,000 white children; 2nd largest disparity in the country behind Kansas);
- children living in families with a high housing cost burden (44% of Black children vs 16% of white children; 2nd largest disparity in the country behind Arkansas)
- children living in high poverty areas (30% of Black children vs 1% of white children; 2nd largest disparity in the country behind Michigan).
The state budget offers policy makers a critical opportunity to start to address some of these disparities immediately by:
- Providing about $23 million over the biennium to extend postpartum coverage for 12 months for those enrolled in BadgerCare.
- Allowing Medicaid to reimburse providers for doula services. Doulas are part of a holistic care team. Working with doctors, nurses, and families to offer advice, information, physical and emotional support, and advocacy for birthing people and their partners before, during, and after birth. Research shows that doulas improve health outcomes.
- Expand access to treatment for children exposed to elevated blood-levels, investing about $200 million to replace lead service lines, and funding lead remediation in homes, schools, and child care centers.
- Doubling the funding for special education so that students with disabilities can more easily get the public education they deserve.
- Investing $300 million in general purpose revenue (GPR) to support school-based mental health.
- Taking a comprehensive approach to violence prevention through establishment of a statewide office, and increasing funding suicide prevention and crisis lifeline support.
In its 36th year of publication, the KIDS COUNT Data Book provides reliable statewide numbers to help leaders see where progress is being made, where greater support is needed and which strategies are making a difference.
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A Choice Between Leadership and Legacy
Guest hosts Angela Lang, Dan Schafer, and Matt Rothschild explore the future of Democratic leadership in Wisconsin. With the possibility of a third term for Governor Tony Evers on the horizon, they weigh the tension between experienced leadership and the urgent need to elevate fresh, energized voices. Drawing parallels to the national conversation around Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, the discussion highlights the growing demand for generational change in the face of escalating crises. They make a compelling case for real primaries, authentic grassroots engagement, and leadership that’s unafraid to confront creeping fascism while uniting a broad, diverse coalition under the Democratic banner.
To read more on this topic, check out Dan's piece:
https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/pass-the-torch-tony-evers-governor-2026
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Protests, Politics, and Party Leadership: A Wisconsin Wake-Up Call
Angela Lang and Dan Schafer are today's guest hosts. They begin this hour by breaking down the intensifying protests in Los Angeles over ICE raids, as Trump deploys the National Guard and flirts with martial law. Matt Rothschild warns of creeping authoritarianism, spotlighting Trump’s dangerous obsession with military force and its collision with democratic norms. They also call out misleading media narratives and elevates the importance of peaceful protest and civic vigilance. Rep. Darrin Madison from Wisconsin's 10th District also joins to discuss the Democratic Party chair race—and the urgent need for a leader who can harness grassroots energy to counter Trump’s agenda.
You can read Rep. Madison and Angela's opinion here:
https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/a-message-for-the-next-chair-of-the
Check out a No Kings protest in your area (Thank you to Matt for this list):
No Kings Protests in Wisconsin on June 14
(If no address is given, please google the municipality and nokings.org)
Algoma—1:00 PM, 617 2nd St.
Amery—12:00 PM, 11 Keller Ave., across from Sooline Park
Ashland—10:00 AM, Ashland Bandshell, 111 Lakeshore Dr.
Baraboo—12:30 PM, Hwy 33 and 8th
Brookfield—11:00 AM
Chippewa Falls—6:00 PM
Delavan—4:00 PM
Dodgeville—12:00 PM, W. Fountain St. and S. Montgomery St.
Eagle River—11:00 AM, Community Square Park
Eau Claire—12:00 PM, Owen Park to Haymarket Square to Phoenix Park
Green Bay—5:00 PM, Leicht Memorial Park
Hayward—12:00 PM, Democracy Corner
Janesville—11:00 AM, 51 S. Main St.
Kenosha—1:00 PM, Civic Center Park
La Crosse—12:00 PM, State Rd. and Losey Blvd.
Madison—2:00 PM, Library Mall
Manitowoc—1:30 PM, N. Breakwater Lighthouse Shelter
Marinette—10:00 AM, Stephenson Island
Marshfield—3:00 PM, 201 S. Chestnut St
Menominee—12:00 PM, Wilson Park
McFarland—10:00 AM, Arnold Larson Park
Milwaukee—12:00 PM, 520 E. Wells (Cathedral Sq. Park)
Minocqua—12:00 PM, Veterans Park
Montello—12:00 PM, Doggett Memorial Park
Mount Horeb—10:00 AM, Post Office
New Glarus—12:00 PM, Hwys. 69 & 39
Park Falls—12:00 PM, Forest Service Office
Prairie due Chien—11:00 AM, 100 N. Marquette Rd.
Racine—10:00 AM, Washington Ave and Green Bay Rd. (Hwy 20 & 31)
Reedsburg—12:00 PM, Community Market Shelter
Richland Center—12:00 PM, Courthouse
Rhinelander—12:00 PM, S. Oneida Ave. and E. Kemp St.
Sauk Prairie—10:00 AM, On the bridge
Shawano—10:00 AM, Franklin Park to the Courthouse
Sheboygan—12:00 PM, Sheboygan Peace Park
Shorewood—2:00 PM, Ceil Senior Living Center
Spooner—10:00 AM, US 63 and Hwy 70
Stevens Point—11:00 AM, Post Office at 1320 Main St.
Stoughton—9:00 AM, 246 E. Main St.
Sturgeon Bay—10:00 AM, Sawyer Park
Viroqua—10:00 AM, Decker and Main
Watertown—12:00 PM, S. Church St. and Simpson St.
Waupaca—1:00 PM, 111 S. Main St.
Wausau—12:00 PM, 226641 Rib Mountain Dr.
West Bend—1:00 PM, S. Main and W. Paradise
Wisconsin Rapids—11:30 AM, Demitz Park, 1050 3rd St. South
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Fusion Voting & the Fight for Political Choice
In a compelling discussion on Wisconsin’s political future, Maggie and guest host Angela Lang, along with Jeff Mandell and John Franke, explore the transformative potential of fusion voting. This system allows multiple political parties to endorse the same candidate, offering voters more nuanced choices and potentially aligning elected officials more closely with the full spectrum of voter values. Jeff and John argue that fusion voting could disrupt the entrenched two-party system, invigorate democracy, and increase voter turnout. They also discuss the historical precedent for fusion voting in Wisconsin, the legal and constitutional basis for their lawsuit advocating its return, and the broader need for political reform amid increasing polarization. Fusion voting could be promising step toward a more representative and innovative political system.
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Reverse Robinhood and Education’s Crossroads
Maggie Daun and guest co-host Angela Lang dissect the GOP's push for massive tax cuts benefiting the ultra-wealthy while proposing cuts to essential programs like Medicare and education while increasing the deficit by trillions - let's not forget that. They explore the stark contrast between Republican rhetoric and the harsh reality faced by working Americans. Heather Dubois Bourenane, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Public Education Network, also joins to discuss Wisconsin's public education funding crisis. She emphasizes the impact of underfunding on rural districts and the dangers of vouchers creating a shadow education system.
Get more information on how the voucher system works by visiting https://www.wisconsinnetwork.org/news/www-wisconsinnetwork-org-news-voucher-scam-alert-the-price-of-parallel-systems.
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Immigration implications and the ‘quiet war’ on education (Hour 2)
Dan Shafer hosts the Civic Media Radio Hour! Dan is joined for the afternoon by guest co-host Angela Lang from BLOC. In hour number two, Dan and Angela speak with immigration attorney Kevin Layde. The three dive deep into the controversial Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, illustrating its implications for U.S. immigration policy and constitutional law.
In the final half hour of the show, Emily Tseffos joins Dan and Angela to highlight the GOP's 'quiet war' on public education in Wisconsin, critiquing inadequate funding and legislative neglect. On a lighter note to end the show, Dan and Angela hold a spirited debate over the best Girl Scout cookies, revealing stark differences in their cookie preferences.
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