Mandela Barnes
What’s Next with Mandela Barnes
Former WI Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes talk with Mark about what's next for the Democratic party. Who can step into Ben Wikler shoes? What messaging should the Dems lean into? Will Governor Tony Evers run for another term? And what's next for Mandela...could he run for another office soon?
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Democracy vs. Billionaire Overlords
Maggie is back from vacation! On this critical election day, Maggie dives into the battle for democracy against the influence of billionaires like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. With Wisconsin's pivotal Supreme Court race, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins to express cautious optimism amidst unprecedented spending. They discuss the insidious tactics of Brad Schimmel, a Trump loyalist, and the broader implications for women's rights and electoral integrity. Amidst calls to action, listeners share polling experiences and frustrations with campaign ads. Maggie highlights the need for balanced media and the breaking news of a bipartisan push for parental leave in Congress. A fight for fair representation is on the line.
The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. 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 Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!
Power Does Not Mean Competence (Hour 1)
A bunch of unqualified or underperforming white guys are giving the rest of us in the group a bad name. We’ll have the latest on the Keystone Cops’ group text, whose members all seem to be getting a free pass for treating national security like an inconvenience. And Wausau’s mayor is at it again, giving himself duties that may not exist—after removing City Hall keycard access for a city council member with whom he was having a disagreement. Also: This week’s Climate Check guest updates his work to connect folks in Wisconsin with the resources that can help them remodel their homes, create jobs, save money, and cut carbon use.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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 Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
Lets have a talk with Mandela Barnes (Hour 2)
Mandela Barnes joins the program to share insights on last night's debate, focusing on the performances of Susan Crawford and Brad Schimmel. The conversation delves into their assessment of Crawford's tactics, highlighting critiques of her strategies during the debate. They also discuss Schimmel's attempts to reshape his image to connect with voters, effectively concealing his true self. Barnes expresses concern over the troubling decline in participation among Black Democratic voters, pointing out that turnout dropped significantly in 2012 and has remained low through 2016 and beyond, primarily due to candidates' inability to gain their trust. The discussion then opens up to callers, who express their worries and suggest ways to encourage greater voter engagement.
The Earl Ingram Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am across the state. 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 and X to keep up with Earl and the show!
All Hands on Deck
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins Maggie for "Broad Appeal." Obviously, he's not a woman, but he does have a story about a female federal employee fired under a DOGE directive. As Mandela says, these are real people with real stories in an unstable situation. You can watch the entire interview at https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/pawn-in-a-billionaires-game-a-federal. Maggie and Mandela also discuss a possible government shutdown. Mandela believes in good faith negotiations. He doesn't believe the GOP is currently acting in good faith though. If he were representing WI in the US Senate, Mandela would not vote for the GOP budget plan. He encourages us to dig deep and give everything that's happening as much attention as we would in a presidential election!
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Mandela Barnes On Trump’s “Deliberate Destruction” (Hour 2)
President Trump’s continued wanton implementation of tariffs pushes us ever-closer to a major economic recession. Todd walks us through Trump’s bizarre rhetoric and actions.
At the bottom of the hour, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins us to talk about a new project with The Recombobulation Area. This project shares the stories of individuals affected by the Trump administration’s DOGE cuts.
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“Pawn in a billionaire’s game”: A federal worker shares her story
There’s been a whole lot happening in recent months as Donald Trump has returned to office as president, and Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has begun to take a wrecking ball to various federal agencies, making drastic cuts to the federal workforce.
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is helping tell the stories of real people directly impacted by these layoffs. Barnes sat down with Katia Wanish, who until recently was a wetlands engineer at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which is part of the USDA. She shared her story with Barnes in this special edition of The Recombobulation Area podcast.
Listen to the episode as a podcast, or watch the full video of their conversation here.
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Happy Election Day! (Hour 1)
Wisconsin, you still have 3 hours left to get in line and vote! Make sure you fulfil your CIVIC duty this election day!
Maggie Daun serves a bit of overtime with Dom to talk about this find election day before us. Then a check in with former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.
Callers join in the conversation as we share our voting experiences this cycle.
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Rule Of Law Is Not Partisan – Democracy Defense Project (Hour 1)
To kick off today’s show, Todd poses an important question: do you trust your local poll workers? Overwhelmingly, it appears that people trust their neighbors to safely and accurately conduct elections. With that local confidence, why are many people doubting the security of elections across the nation? At the bottom of the hour, Todd is joined by two members of the Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan organization dedicated to rebuilding trust in the American election system. Former Republican State Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes may not agree on policy, but they agree that the rule of law must be upheld.
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!
Mandela Barnes, Jill Underly, Fresh Starts (Hour 2)
Time for a fresh start in Wisconsin schools as a new academic year gets going. We’ll talk to Dr. Jill Underly, the state Superintendent of Public Instruction, about her department’s to-do list for students in the state. And we catch up with former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, whose new group provides a fresh start for homeowners and others who could benefit from the funding being offered to get some beneficial energy improvement projects off the ground.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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 Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
