Luke Mathers
A Day Without An Immigrant (Hour 1)
In this prerecorded episode of the show, Jane and Greg discuss one of the biggest points for the incoming president: Immigration "reform" aka mass deportations. We talk about the tremendous and disastrous impact mass deportations would have on the state, as well as the country. Then we welcome Civic Media's very own Luke Mathers to discuss the "super in depth" confirmation hearings for the Trump 2.0 administration. Luke also shares his memories of Bob Uecker, who died yesterday at the age of 90
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Understanding How H1B Visas Impact Wisconsin (Hour 1)
After touching on the latest NFL and college basketball news, Todd brings us Sophie Carson’s new article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on H1B visas. Todd spent a lot of time managing H1B applications under former US Congressman Scott Klug. He explains how this program works and the ways it impacts both our state and national economy. Just like other aspects of immigration, this is a complex issue that would take a lot of time and money to unravel. Hundreds of Wisconsin businesses hire employees with H1B visas.
At the bottom of the hour, Luke Mathers joins us for another round of Tuesday Tangents! He and Todd go over what politicians on each side of the aisle are saying about H1B visas. Unfortunately, since immigration is such a polarizing issue, American candidates and elected officials are not inclined to fix it. If they do, neither Republicans nor Democrats can campaign on it.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
Brad Schimel Is Unfit For The WI Supreme Court (Hour 2)
To kick off today’s second hour, Todd delves further into Brad Schimel’s past and why he is unfit to be elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court this April. As it turns out, he’s done a lot more than assert that January 6th insurrectionists are innocent. Regular listener Jo from Madison calls in to remind us of things he did as Attorney General, from excessive spending on merch to unacceptably slow processing of rape kits.
At the bottom of the hour, Luke Mathers returns for a belated edition of Tuesday Tangents! He and Todd discuss Brad Schimel’s extreme political past before asking What’s Worse: junk mail or email spam?
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
Luke Doesn’t Believe In Pre-Tied Bowties (Hour 1)
Happy New Year’s Eve! As we make our way into 2025, enjoy yourself responsibly. If you plan to drink, make a plan to get home safely without driving.
After some discussion on tonight’s upcoming celebrations, Todd shifts to a more serious topic. After what appears to be a triple homicide in New Lisbon, WI, Virgil Thew is considered armed and dangerous. If you know of his whereabouts, do not approach. Instead, please call 911.
According to Axios, President-elect Trump has endorsed Mike Johnson to maintain his position as Speaker of the House. With a margin of one vote, this endorsement may not be enough to avoid the chaos that Kevin McCarthy faced earlier this year.
At the bottom of the hour, Todd is joined by Civic Media’s own Luke Mathers for some Tuesday Tangents! They talk about where New Year’s Eve sits in their holiday rankings and delve into Luke’s sordid bowtie-related past. After that, we ask for Luke’s Packers predictions as we near the end of the NFL season.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
Merry Christmas (Eve)!! (Hour 1)
Merry Christmas!! We're keeping things light and breezy today, so we're talking travel woos at the airport, Starbucks employees are on Strike, The Grinch busting drug dealers, Milwaukee giving back(?) and NORAD is tracking Santa Claus, right now! Then we welcome the very capable and handsome Luke Mathers to the show to talk about Christmas and Holiday tradition, as well as Packers chat! We might even mention all around fun guy Aaron Rodgers, too.
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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way!
To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!
The “Barstool Sports-ification” Of Political News (Hour 1)
We begin today’s show with some breaking news. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been selected as the next Police Chief of Seattle, Washington. According to the mayor of Seattle, the “performance” of Chief Barnes when addressing this week’s tragic Madison shooting played a part in getting him the job.
Last night, the continuing resolution (CR) to keep our government running failed to pass in the House of Representatives. Despite what they may say on social media, Republicans have control of the House and are wholly responsible for this potential government shutdown. This situation is complex, but Todd has an analogy to bring it down where the chickens can get at it.
Barstool Sports is an incredibly successful media company with a focus on college sports and pop culture. One of the secrets to their success is an intentional heavy bias. If somebody only listens to their team’s Barstool Sports channel, they hear a picture of a wonderful team on the path to perfection regardless of actual performance. Political news is divided in much the same way.
At the bottom of the hour, Luke Mathers joins us for a belated round of Tuesday Tangents! He and Todd go over Elon Musk’s incredible return on investment after Trump won this year’s election.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
Don’t Play Possum With Real Possums (Hour 1)
We have some breaking news! Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is finally taking action against our state’s slate of false electors from 2020. While other states took action against their false electors promptly, Wisconsin didn’t do anything until June of this year. Even in this new filing, Kaul is not actually charging the electors themselves. What exactly does this new filing do, and why is it happening four years later? Two-time State Democratic Chair, attorney, author and friend Matt Flynn joins us to talk through how this may shake out.
At the bottom of the hour, Luke Mathers brings us another fresh edition of Tuesday Tangents! After touching on today’s legal news, he and Todd shift to talk about baseball. Willy Adames is leaving the Milwaukee Brewers, but our coach Pat Murphy has expressed nothing but happiness for the star player.
Luke wraps up the day’s tangents with some wild dog stories from the past few days.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
Ben Wikler Knows How To Organize And Win (Hour 1)
It’s Giving Tuesday! Head to civicmedia.us/giving for a list of reputable charities that you can donate to if you have money to spare this holiday season.
Today, we begin by circling back to some important news from Sunday. Ben Wikler, Chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, has announced his candidacy for the Democratic National Committee. Todd believes that Wikler is a great choice for the role. His success in coalition-building is undeniable, and he is focusing on what Todd sees as one of the largest issues for Democrats: communication. The GOP is better at building narratives, and their stories about the Democratic party are the only ones many people hear. Ben Wikler seeks to be more present in the spaces where people are actually listening. Most importantly, he knows how to win.
At the bottom of the hour, our friend Luke Mathers returns for another round of Tuesday Tangents! He shares his thoughts on Ben Wikler’s candidacy. There is no silver bullet for fixing news infrastructure, but Wikler has demonstrated that he knows how to organize at a grassroots level. Will he be able to translate these methods to a national scale? Only time will tell.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
On Tariffs and Getting Tipsy with Luke Mathers (Hour 1)
As we approach Thanksgiving, travel safely when you visit family and friends! Make sure to check the weather and pack appropriate clothing. This weekend will likely bring some very chilly temperatures.
President-elect Donald Trump is now announcing that he plans to impose a 25-35% tariff on Canada, Mexico and China. How do prices go down when prices are increased? The answer: they simply don’t. Historically, tariffs have led to recessions and depressions. If Trump implements these tariffs to any degree, Americans must be prepared for prices on nearly everything to skyrocket. Are Trump and his team trying to affect the economy before entering office, or is this just another outburst from an aging, unstable man?
At the bottom of the hour, our friend Luke Mathers returns for another round of Tuesday Tangents! After finishing the discussion on Trump’s proposed tariffs, Luke and Todd move on to music! Both of them have long been fans of the up-and-coming rapper-singer-songwriter Shaboozey, and he is now celebrating his 19th week at the top of the charts.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
A Great Job If You Can Afford It… (Hour 1)
Milwaukee has been working to reduce the amount of car wrecks in the city and one of the measures implemented is traffic calming and speed bumps are part of this plan, but not everyone is a fan. Remember Tim Michels? Yeah, a rich guy who tried to run for office...and failed (remind you of anyone?) Turns out, he gave all sorts of money to the president-elect and thought he was gonna get a job. Looks like he's 0 for 2. We round out the hour with Civic Media's very own Luke Mathers to discuss problems deep in the heart of Texas.
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 Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon 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, they go a long way!
To learn more about the show 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 show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!
