Guests: Ari Berman, Gordy Young, Greg Bach, Jane Matenaer, Jo Fox, John & Gordy Show, John Peterson, Kelley Robinson, Maggie Daun, Todd Allbaugh, Trygve Olson

First,  John, Gordy & Sam have some fun talking the new Bus Rapid Transit system in Madison, and Gordy and Sam go back and forth with John about whether or not having Republicans is better than having a one party state of Democrats on the John & Gordy Show.

Then, on the Maggie Daun Show is joined by Jo Fox from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin to talk about the Youth advocacy PPAWI is doing on college campuses ahead of this election.

Next, Jane and Greg welcome Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson to the show to talk about the work they are doing in Wisconsin, as well as the importance of getting out the vote in November. We also talk about Project 2025 and how The US Supreme Court will be a crucial factor with whomever is in the White House next year. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Finally, the Todd Allbaugh Show is joined by journalist and author Ari Berman to talk about his new book, Minority Rule.

To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Guests: Gordy Young, John & Gordy Show, John Peterson, Rökker

Max Ink's Rökker is in to preview the weekend local music show, upcoming Halloween events and play clips of local music.

Guests: Earl Ingram, Gordy Young, Greg Bach, Jane Matenaer, John & Gordy Show, John Peterson, Kirk Bangstad, Laura Hanks, Pat Kreitlow, Rokker

First, the Earl Ingram Show is joined by Kirk Bangstad from Minocqua Brewing along with Matt Grove from Equality Vines to talk about their new wine that supports Women's reproductive rights.

After that, Pat Kreitlow plays back some of the Atlanta rally remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris. While former President Trump is promising higher tariffs that raise consumer prices, Harris outlines how to help consumers deal with price gouging and other corporate tricks. Meanwhile, Trump and the Project 2025 network of right wing groups pretend not to know each other.

Next on Matenaer On Air, Jane and Greg speak with Dr. Laura Hanks for another edition of Public Cervix Announcement and spend the first segment talking about The Olympic Games and focus on the bullying against Illona Maher, regarding her athleticism and size. The group discusses the out of date BMI and how one has to deal with this sort of attention on a global scale. It is part 1 of 2 parts and the second part discusses further, bringing in Simone Biles, as well as mental health.

Finally, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Rokker Smith of MaxInk Radio to preview their show coming up this weekend beginning at 6:00 pm across Civic Media. Rokker and the boys also talk about upcoming events throughout the Madison area this weekend and over the next couple of weeks.

To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Guests: Earl Ingram, Gordy Young, John & Gordy Show, John Lupinacci, John Peterson, Maggie Daun, Marcelia Nicholson, Paul Soglin, Timothy Slekar

First up this weekend, the Maggie Daun Show is joined by County Board Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson to talk about what it means to have Kamala Harris as the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party.

Then, BustED Pencils has really, really good group energy covering the news of the week so far in this week of weeks: Biden's withdrawal from the race, Kamala's near certain nomination, Biden's Oval Office Address, broadcast on Civic Media (Tim and Johnny joke that they were so delighted to be the opening act, Johnny played the address off the CM app on the beach as he's on vacation and more!

After that, the Earl Ingram show covers President Joe Biden stepping out of the race, and Earl talks about the accomplishments of Biden's administration while looking ahead to the candidacy of VP Kamala Harris.

Finally for this hour, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Paul Soglin, who shares his take on Biden's legacy, what he's up to now that he's retired from city government, and a bit of his opinions about current city politics.

To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Guests: Earl Ingram, Gordy Young, Jim Schmitt, John & Gordy Show, John Maino, John Peterson, Mary Sanderson, Pete Schwaba

To begin this hour, on Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba, Pete talks about World Cocktail Day. Pete shares his favorite names for cocktails around the globe and talks about flannel sheets.

Then on the John & Gordy Show, John and Gordy welcome their old friend Chris Kammer, the Rock ‘n Roll dentist, to talk about his music with Madison legend Art Paul Schlosser, and what's new in the world of dentistry.

After that, the Earl Ingram Show is joined by Mary Sanderson, to talk about the Money for May Day rally happening this Saturday in Chicago. The rally seeks to unite all voices for social and economic justice. Earl and Mary talk about the monetary policy of the United States throughout history and the negative effects our banking system has on us all.

And to wrap up the week, it’s pollination season! Maino & the Mayor continue their conversation about bees swarming this time of year and what to do if you see them.

To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Guests: Gordy Young, Greg Bach, Jane Matenaer, John & Gordy Show, John Nichols, John Peterson, Karin Tamerius, Pat Kreitlow, Pete Schwaba, Rocky LaPorte

Kicking off this hour, Matenaer On Air is joined by Dr. Karin Tamerius, a political psychiatrist, and the founder of Smart Politics which is a nonprofit that teaches progressives how to communicate more productively and persuasively with people who disagree with them, including conservatives. They talk about the work necessary to have those discussions and what it takes from those trying to do the convincing.

Then, on Up North News Radio with Pat Kreitlow, Pat dives into Microsoft’s president commenting on bringing thousands of jobs to Racine. Pat then calls out House Speaker Mike Johnson for playing the fear card about election integrity and exposes Rep. Tom Tiffany for playing politics with the US census.

After that, the John & Gordy Show is joined by Associate Editor of the Cap Times John Nichols to comment on the encampment at UW Madison, and shares how protest relates to the Wisconsin Idea.

Last but not least, Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is joined by stand-up comedian Rocky LaPorte. Rocky talks about his start in stand-up comedy, shows Rocky has coming up in Wisconsin, and Rocky's favorite places to perform.

To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Guests: Chad Holmes, Gordy Young, Greg Bach, Jim Schmitt, John & Gordy Show, John Maino, John Peterson, Kyle Kilbourn, Pat Kreitlow, Ron Brooks

Kicking off this hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, Ron Brooks VP from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) joined Maino & the Mayor to talk a bit more about the WAMI awards that will take place in Green Bay on May 19th at the Epic Center. The show also discusses with Ron the importance of music and the arts in schools. Ron also announces the 2024 inductees into the WAMI Hall of Fame!

Then, Pat Kreitlow shares his thoughts on how Republican legislators blocked millions for the UW System until they could blackmail diversity programs. Now they’re blocking millions to clean up contaminated drinking water, millions of dollars to address a healthcare crisis in the Chippewa Valley, and now they’re blocking $36 million in opioid settlement money from being used for proven treatment and counseling programs.

After that, the Chad Holmes Show is joined by 7th District Congressional candidate Kyle Kilbourn to discuss his campaign and current events around central and northern Wisconsin.

Rounding out the Spotlight, the John and Gordy show was joined by Lisa Gaumnitz from Save Our Song Birds and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to talk about "Fat Bird Week".

To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Guests: Don Rosen, Gordy Young, Greg Bach, Jim Schmitt, John & Gordy Show, John Maino, John Peterson, Nick Ramos, Pat Kreitlow, Stephanie Krubsack, Susan Feehrer-Laack

We have a tremendous hour of content from morning shows across the Civic Media network. Up first, Stephanie Krubsack joined Maino & the Mayor this week. Stephanie is in Green Bay right now to do a special protégé project with the Packers, but also travels the world and blogs about her experiences. Her brand, Purevant Livving focuses on health, wellness, the environment and giving back. Purevant is part of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. She's even eaten part of a tarantula spider! Great life story!

Then on Up North News Radio, Pat discusses the new RNC and how a portion of donations will go to help former President Trump with his legal fees and judgment payments. He opens with a comparison of what would happen if Hunter Biden were to take over the DNC and the uproar over such a situation.

After that, John and Gordy get an update about the current status of the redistricting saga in Wisconsin from the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Nick Ramos. Nick provides a recap of how the state got to where it is now in the process and shares an update on the status of the new legislative maps for the state.

Finally, Susan Feehrer-Laack, Executive Director of Racine Neighborhood Watch joins the Don Rosen Show to talk about their “Take a Taste Out of Crime” fundraiser, Friday night at Roma Lodge, and how our listeners can get involved with Neighborhood watch.

To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

Guests: Gordy Young, John & Gordy Show, John Peterson

Legends of radio John Peterson and Gordy Young are back together and talking about their morning show, history and more!